Good Luck High Five

On this episode, Meghan and Ben try to teach Maria the names for the most popular three-color constructed deck archetypes. They hand out some helpful mnemonics - but are they actually helpful? You be the judge! Plus: the team discusses their favorite Theros cards so far, the Create-a-Card of “Nicholas Bolas” is born, and the ladies desperately try to get Ben a date in the premiere episode of “The Card Dating Game”! Enjoy...or else!

On this episode, Maria, Meghan and Ben get all judgey. THAT'S RIGHT! Learn all about the world of MTG judging with special guest and Level 3 judge Rob McKenzie. Find out what it takes to be a judge (essay questions!), what crazy things happen during tournaments (tackling thieves!), and how Judge Rob made his wedding a MAGIC wedding (COOL!). Plus: we answer all of your burning questions regarding the confusing new mechanics, abilities and interactions in Theros!

On this episode, Maria, Meghan + Ben tear up the Theros prerelease! Find out how they did in their first pre-re event! Plus: Ben teaches everyone about the ins and outs of scrying, Maria crowns the “Cutest Card” in Theros, and Meghan destroys at an FNM. Special bonus: Find out about planeswalker Ashiok's side job as a professor!

On this episode, Maria, Meghan + Ben celebrate a brand new MtA theme song! Plus, everyone learns all about the color-specific keywords on the Magic color wheel. If that doesn't sound exciting enough: how about a new segment: Mis-play of the Week! Bonus: Meghan goes 3-1 in FNM with a sweet mana ramp deck, several iTunes commentators get their names punned, and we reveal the possibilities of new Theros card Akroan Horse!

On this episode, Maria, Meghan + Ben dive deep into Theros - evaluating the newly spoiled cards. (They're so new, they've all still got that “newly spoiled” smell on them!) Plus: Why you should be very careful with Clone in M14, Meghan attempts her first FNM using Bant Hexproof, and Maria hits it out of the park with a new Euphemism of the Week (Theros style)! And be sure to stick around for another game of “Pick, Lick or Flick” - it's pretty epic, dudes.

On this episode of Magic: The Amateuring, Maria, Meghan, and Ben are cruisin' with the top down. That's because they're discussing "top-down" game design. Learn all about it! Plus, highlights from Ben's trip to Grand Prix Oakland, more juicy Theros spoilers, a brand new game of "Pick, Lick or Flick," and one of the the hosts takes their shirt off. Who was it? You'll have to tune in to find out! Let's all hope it was a girl. BONUS: The crew (with a little help from The Meadery) gives away a From the Vault 20 box!

On this episode, Maria, Meghan + Ben answer the age-old question, “what's wrong with my deck?” by analyzing a sealed deck built by a new player. (Remember, it's not how big your 7-drops are, it's how you use them.) The crew also checks out the sweet new Theros spoilers, Ben covers pre and post-game etiquette, and Maria and Meghan enter a truly bizarre marriage counseling session. Also, you won't want to miss Create-A-Card of Bannister Priest!

On this episode, Maria, Meghan + Ben hit the road for GenCon! (It's one of the biggest annual gaming conventions in the country!) The crew broadcasts from the car on the way home - retelling tales of everything great in gaming they experienced over the long weekend. Plus: find out just how well Meghan did in the GenCon Magic Championships, hear what crazy cosplay the team spotted, and finally learn if Maria's Ford Fiesta can whip a great shitty. Bonus segment: “No-No's for Extremely New Payers.”

On this episode, Maria, Meghan + Ben all feel like winners. That's because this episode is all about win conditions! How do you know when you've successfully secured a win condition in draft? What are some good examples of classic win conditions? All these questions AND MORE will be answered! Plus, our hosts pit various M14 cards against each other in a supreme battle of "Which is the Better Win Condition?" Stick around for Euphemism of the Week and details about a spiffy new weekly column Maria and Meghan will be writing on www.themeadery.org! WHAT? We know!

In this episode, Maria, Meghan + Ben are witness to a major throw-down: auras vs. equipments! Who will be crowned the ultimate victor? Plus: the ladies smash at Star City Games Open Minneapolis in Two-Headed Giant, the Euphemism of the Week is inspired by a loyal listener, and Ben contemplates getting a fro. Be sure to stick around until the end of the episode 'cause the team has a super special announcement!

On this episode, Maria, Meghan + Ben get all casual up in here - talking Mini-Masters! Have you ever tried this silly format with your friends? If not, maybe you should! Plus: Meghan eats a buttload of macaroni, the crew watches the trailer for Ghost Dad and Ben walks through a field of boobs. Make sure to stick around for the Euphamism of the Week and hear some epic iTunes user name puns! 

In this episode, Maria, Meghan + Ben give you the skinny on all the phat beat downs in M14. What awesome draft decks have they already built? Plus: NEWSFLASH! Our hosts give you brand new details about the upcoming Theros set. Plus, we take a visit to M14's neighborhood, get checked for a bladder infection, and sing the cantina Star Wars song. BONUS: the team finds out if Magic has ever been played underwater! You seriously don't want to miss this episode. SERIOUSLY.

In this episode, Maria, Meghan + Ben pull out all the stops - convincing a former player to come back to the game. Do you know someone in your life who used to play Magic but has since lapsed? This is the episode to share with them! Plus: the team discovers a new kind of diabetes and we get a blast from the past as our newbies read the cover of an old issue of The Duelist! SPECIAL FUNTIME BONUS: How can a Create-a-Card of "Red Panda" be disturbing? Better listen to find out!

On this episode, Ben and Meghan regale Maria with tales from their trip to Grand Prix Kansas City to play Modern! It was Meghan's VERY FIRST GP, so it's a big deal, you guys! Our hosts also chat about the newly spoiled M14 set and what those crazy Slivers are all about. Plus: Maria picks the cutest card of M14, Meghan goes into a coma, and we listen in as the United Nations tries to avert war between France and Belgium despite the urgings of some Goblin Diplomats! Featuring special guest pro player Matthias Hunt.

On this episode, Maria, Meghan + Ben welcome guest host Dan back to show off his stockpile of old Magic cards! (It's pretty extensive!) The gang also goes deep, discussing counters. But wait, there's more! Ben reveals his skills at mental shortcuts, Maria identifies a MtG card that is the "orginial butterface," and Meghan is grossed out by the "Marinara Trench." BONUS: the whole team raps at the end of the show! It's MtG at its whitest!