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On this episode, Maria and Meghan get all mechanical and cover a butt-ton of mechanics from the entire history of Magic! Interested in some of the lesser-known or strange mechanics? Don't fret, they've got you covered! PLUS: Big news in the Multiverse as MTG sets and standard undergo some massive changes, Meghan's brews some awful jank surrounding the card Aggressive Mining, the ladies discuss which M15 cards should date, and we let you know which horse care podcasts to listen to! ...Yes, you read that right.

On this episode, Maria and Meghan unleash their true feelings about M15 draft. THEY HATE IT. Want to join in on the hate party? Listen in! They also dish out some tips for beginning players - from what deck to play to how much cash you can expect to spend - they have newbie advice in spades! PLUS: the new mechanics in Khans are discussed and the ladies sing some vintage Alanis Morissette.

On this episode, Maria, Meghan and special guest pro player Matthias Hunt talk transformational sideboarding. What is it? What decks through history have used it? And why does Meghan make horrible analogies involving trains?! PLUS: We talk Floch's flock in Standard, find innovative uses for Magic products, and play the game “Better or Worse than Triplicate Spirits”...it will open your eyes.

On this episode, Maria, Meghan and special guest Level 3 Judge Rob McKenzie talk about their adventures at GP Portland! The crew played team sealed and chats all about the harrowing experience of building three decks from 12 packs of M15. What traps did they fall into? What chairs did Maria fall off of? What cards do they hope fall off of a building? PLUS: Create-a-Card, Card of the Week and Maria sings a little ditty if you stick around until the very end of the show!

On this episode, Maria, Meghan and special guest Pro Player Matthias Hunt are all about cantrips! Why are they super great? What makes a cantrip a cantrip? And where the heck did that word come from, anyway? PLUS: Meghan and Maria show you a great way to use those old commons (it is dangerous!), Khans of Tarkir news and some new M15 tips!

On this episode, Maria, Meghan and Ben list off their goals for M15. Will Maria's be completely ridiculous? Probably. PLUS: a brand new segment: "Real Life Draft Picks" that will have you questioning every life decision you've ever made. BONUS: "Card of the Week" is sponsored by MtA's awesome Twitter followers!

On this episode, Maria, Meghan and Ben give their set review of M15! That means they'll let you know what the absolute worst cards are - they won't tell you the best. The crew will also share stories from the prerelease, the Cutest Card is named, and Ben gives some handy tips on what tricks to watch out for the first few times you draft M15. BONUS: 15 Euphamisms of the Week!

On this episode, Maria, Meghan and Ben are joined by special guest Judge Rob who gives us a history lesson on core sets! From Alpha to M15, Judge Rob leads us through why each set was special. PLUS: the crew chats about Convoke, the special abilities of the "Soul" cards, and one can only assume a bunch of inappropriate jokes are made.

On this episode, Maria, Meghan and Ben deal with a tricky subject: losing. The crew chats about what you should do when you think you have no way to win a game - and how you can still reap benefits from playing it out. PLUS: info on midrange decks, cards hook up in The Dating Game, and Ben takes off his shirt. EXTRA SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Team MtA has a brand spankin' new series of MtG videos on the internet! Listen to find out how to see every episode of My Roommate is a Planeswalker.

On this episode, Maria, Meghan, Ben, (and special guest Craig) continue their series in deck-splanaitons with info on the ever-tricky combo deck! Plus: the crew chats about cards they're excited to play in M15, some “Pick, Lick or Flick” is played and the card “Joker Toe” is born. You also WON'T WANT TO MISS Meghan trying to do drunk combat math. It is like watching the birth of the universe.

On this episode, Maria, Meghan and Ben discuss the unique strategies of aggro decks (after covering control decks last week). PLUS: Maria and Meghan celebrate an important and juicy milestone in their Magic career! Maria wonders about the tournament legality of pooping on an opponent and the crew speculates about the future of Khans of Tarkir. SPECIAL BONUS: Flavor Text Theatre returns to its roots at a majorly messed up waterpark.

On this episode, Maria, Meghan and Ben get all controlling on you and discuss the ins and outs of building good control decks in limited and in constructed. PLUS: Maria names the Cutest Card of Conspiracy and Vintage Masters, the crew sets up a bunch of cards on dates, and Ben contemplates how well he would fare in a puzzlepocolypse.

On this episode, Maria, Meghan and Ben bring you a super-special special show all about Magic: the Gathering art! That's right - a full one-and-one-half hours worth of chat about art throughout the history of Magic. The crew interviews MtG art expert Mike Linnemann and popular MtG artist Noah Bradley! You'll learn how Wizards designs art for specific sets, how much the original Kiora art sold for, and if Noah Bradley is wearing a shirt during our interview. Plus: a merit badge in Magic…?!?

On this episode, Maria, Meghan and Ben go past the expiration date and talk about three newly spoiled upcoming MtG sets: M15, Conspiracy, and Vintage Masters! (M15 only has a few spoilers at this point, but stick with me.) The crew also names their Cards of the Week and spouts off some Sentences That Only A Magic Player Could Love. BONUS: Ben names the Journey into Nyx card with the most “tounge action.” Yep.

On this episode, Maria, Meghan and Ben chat about what the heck Block Constructed is and why it's a unique and interesting format! Does it hold any information about what the future of Standard holds? Plus: lots of talk about JOU/BNG/THS draft, the crew freestyle raps about new cards and Ben reveals his favorite Halloween costume of all time.