Good Luck High Five

On this episode, Maria, Ben and special guest pro player Matthias Hunt sit down and talk GP Minneapolis! What were the stand-out decks? What crazy side events did the crew play? Why will Ben be forever banned from the Olive Garden? PLUS: a super spicy “Card of the Week” and “For The Noobs” tackles graveyard strategy. This episode has so much goodness stuffed inside it, you might get lost in the taste.

On this episode, Maria, Meghan and Ben aren't afraid to ask the hard hitting questions about Journey into Nyx - such as: “which cards should, like, date?” The team also gets real by analyzing tactics vs. strategy in a game, naming off their favorite JOU cards so far, and laying down a few thoughts on the brand-spanking-new draft format. BONUS: find out what special kinds of illegal sleeves the hosts use to throw off their opponents!

On this episode, Maria, Meghan and Ben team up with special guest Level 3 DCI Judge Rob McKenzie to talk through the new mechanics and tricky new cards in Journey into Nyx! Can Keranos smack you multiple times per turn? How does Disciple of Deceit work with split cards? And will Worst Fears really break MTGO? All these questions and more will be answered! Plus: all the info you could want on GP Minneapolis, including a run-down of all the epic side events! And...special news about GP Train…?

On this episode, Maria, Meghan and Ben give you their Journey into Nyx set review! But it's not any ordinary set review, it's a set review of the absolute WORST CARDS in JOU. They'll help you know what *not* to play at your prerelease! Plus: in her famous segment, Maria names the Cutest Card in Journey into Nyx. Extra special bonus: Meghan names the *least* cute card. Also: which card should you never go on a date with.

On this episode, Maria, Meghan and Ben give you some insight into the difference between keywords, abilities and mechanics. Keep in mind that they all just got done playing in a PTQ, so their brains are entirely fried. The team also dives into some juicy new Journey into Nyx spoilers and gives you some mnemonics to help you remember what the new Gods do. PLUS: a Dear Abby letter from a listener and Maria drunk dials your ex.

On this episode, Maria, Meghan take a giant step and create life! Magic life, that is. They invite two of their friends (Nate and Richie) over - and TRANSFORM them from ordinary humans into MAGIC PLAYERS! It's an amazing thing to hear. Ben is there on the sidelines the entire time, helping Maria and Meghan with their own transformations: from amateurs into teachers. Listen in as the ladies teach their friends to play - and stand witness to an addiction as it is created. BONUS: You've gotta stick around to hear Nate and Richie open BNG and THS packs and try to identify the best and the worst cards.

On this episode, Maria, Meghan, and Ben give constructed some love and talk about what you should focus on when you playtest. Meghan will help you get the most out of every playtest session! Plus: the gang speculates on the new gods from Journey into Nyx, they all create planeswalker versions of themselves, pitch some Born of the Gods movies, and Ben does or doesn't eat an orange. We don't want to give it away.

On this episode, Maria, Meghan, and Ben break out the timepieces and talk about clocks! Better understand how to identify your opponent's clock and how to take advantage of that information to make smarter plays. Don't worry, Ben's got plenty of ridiculous mnemonics for you. Plus: the gang chats about sealed PTQ play, Meghan challenges Maria and Ben to a new game about banned cards, and we definitively name the WORST ice cream flavor of all time.

On this episode, Maria, Meghan, and Ben head back into the basement to hang out with guest hosts Dan and Nels - both veteran Magic players who have left the game. The group sips beverages and chats about duel decks, pickle planeswalkers, and they have a surprisingly in-depth conversation about the now infamous “Crackgate.” PLUS: an extra-special interview with returning guest, Nicol Bolas. You really don't want to miss this one, people.

On this episode, Maria, Meghan, and Ben step into the world of Modern with a little help from special guest, Pro Tour player Matthias Hunt! Matthias gives some insight on his crazy combo-deck that uses Amulet of Vigor, Primeval Titan, and Grave Pact to win in some pretty absurd ways. Plus: the crew breaks down the mechanic of scry, provides a few Euphemisms of the Week, and Meghan refuses to take a shower.

On this episode, Maria, Meghan, and Ben break down the mystery behind mana bases in limited. How many lands of which type should your 40-card deck run? It's a more complicated answer than you might think! The trio also visits the oldest expansion sets in Magic history...and hoo boy...were things different back then! Plus: we get an update about BNG draft and we learn that even valley girls play Magic! Like, totally.

On this episode, Maria, Meghan, and Ben jump in their time machine and travel back to Onslaught block to talk about the wonderfully weird mechanic of Morph! The crew also covers what it'll be like at your very first FNM, the merits of using card sleeves as prophylactics, and why not every Magic player is also a competitive poker player. Plus: can you outsmart Maria and Meghan in a game of “Myth or Mythic”? And does Ben really do a SPOT ON impression of Liam Neeson or WHAT?!

On this episode, Maria, Meghan, and Ben tackle the tricky topic of the dynamics of a turn. Do you know how many different phases and steps make up a turn? DO YOU REALLY? The hosts sort everything out for you! Plus: The crew examines the history of the Pro Tour and finds out when the first one was ever held, we get into some Born of the Gods “Pick, Lick or Flick” action, and Ben and Maria give their initial thoughts on the new format of BNG draft. Also: Meghan reveals herself as a time traveler!

On this episode, Maria, Meghan, and Ben take a crazy trip back in time to learn the history behind tokens in Magic! When was the first token ever created? And how? And how much did it cost? And how much is Ben obsessed with it? (The answer? A lot. A lot obsessed.) Plus: Meghan's Standard Corner checks in with the new Born of the Gods meta-game, the hosts read through some fun Dear Abby letters, and a brand new Flavor Text Theatre featuring BNG cards is born.

On this episode, Maria, Meghan, and Ben dive deep into the new mechanics and rules interactions seen in the BRAND SPANKING NEW SET Born of the Gods with a little help from their friend, level 3 judge Rob McKenzie! Have a rules question that came up at your BNG pre-release? These guys have you covered! Have a card-specific question? ...Is it about Perplexing Chimera? We know it is. Good news! They have you covered! All the rules you could ever dream of are explained PLUS Ben invents the new game “Myth or Mythic?”