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On this episode, Maria and Meghan showcase the best ways to play Magic the Gathering! Whether you’re new to the game and wondering how to connect with it (and the community), if you’re trying to introduce some friends to the joy that is Magic Brain Rot or you’re looking to get your groove back with different approaches to the game – you’re in luck! PLUS: some cards that have art that is somehow accidentally hot and Jiff peanut butter gets a catchy new slogan, courtesy of Meghan. Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Everything GLHF is on our Website Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom

On this episode, Maria regales you with the history of Magic the Gathering! Find out how exactly the game got its start, what was so cool about early playtesting, and what key element came to Richard Garfield in a “Eureka!” moment on an Oregon mountainside. PLUS: Meghan finds some of the…stranger…music hits of 1991. It’s a super interesting history lesson with details you definitely will hear here for the first time! Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Everything GLHF is on our Website Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom

On this episode, Maria and Meghan give you their first thoughts about Magic’s newest Arena-only set — Alchemy Horizons: Battle for Baldur’s Gate! Find out how Maria trophied her very first Sealed event (get yourself ready for the Qualifier Play-In this weekend!) and what archetype each color pair is trying to do in Draft. Don’t draft without the knowledge your hosts have loving packed into this episode of awesomeness, okay?! Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Everything GLHF is on our Website Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom

On this episode, Maria and Meghan sit back in a pool of their own sweat, turn down the volume on Judy Justice, and answer your burning questions! That’s right! It’s time for a Summer AMA, GLHF style! PLUS: Updates on a new Banned & Restricted announcement impacting Alchemy & Historic – as well as some buffs and nerfs that hope to shake up the format. Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Everything GLHF is on our Website Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom The Randomizer Card 1 The Randomizer Card 2

On this episode, Maria and Meghan give you a preview of the upcoming MTG Arena release Alchemy Horizons: Battle for Baldur’s Gate! Even if you’re not into Alchemy (and, let’s be honest, not many people are) the design space around creating cool and unique digital-only cards is definitely interesting — and super WEIRD! Find out what bananas new designs Wizards of the Coast is sending out into the wild. PLUS: Flavor Text Theatre Presents: Song Lyrics and, get out your crafting gear, Meghan and Maria make some very cute hats out of deckboxes! Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Everything GLHF is on our Website Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom

On this episode, Maria and Meghan give you a preview of Magic’s newest set: Double Masters 2022! Find out what each color trio is hoping to do in Draft before you hit up your local prerelease or share a box with some friends. Find out what cards are being reprinted — and get a first peek at an exclusive GLHF preview card! It’s ICONIC. (You have to say “ICONIC” with a British accent.) PLUS: a giveaway that you’re definitely not gonna want to miss! Happy summer heatwave, friends! Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Everything GLHF is on our Website Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom

On this episode, Maria and Meghan unbox some surprise packages from Wizards of the Coast (!!) Find out what’s inside … and how they use it to play Flavor Text Theatre: Movie Pitches! PLUS: Meghan regales us with the final chapter of the New Capenna Story and Maria issues an ultimatum about a certain show everyone needs to watch. …She isn’t kidding. Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Everything GLHF is on our Website Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom

On this episode, Maria and Meghan grab their pickaxes, those cute hats with little lights on them, and their spelunking ropes (?) to explore a brand new Magic format: Explorer! Get inspired with tons of fun decklists (the format is the Wild West!) no matter your preferred play style. PLUS: It’s New Capenna Storytime Chapter 4, and your hosts taste the rainbow in a whole new…disturbing…way. Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Everything GLHF is on our Website Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom

On this episode, Maria and Meghan are joined by very special guest Judge Rob to check out some of the new cards from Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur’s Gate! More specifically, how to use the new planeswalkers (Tasha, Minsc & Boo, and Elminster) to build Oathbreaker decks that can be easily converted into Commander decks! The discussion is super interesting and the decks are wildly fun. PLUS: It’s Chapter 3 of the Streets of New Capenna story and Maria blows up the world with a single pen. Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Everything GLHF is on our Website Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Elminster Deck | Tasha Deck | Minsc & Boo Deck

On this episode, Maria and Meghan roll out the red carpet for Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur’s Gate – diving into the new cards, mechanics, and flavor of Magic’s next set release. What would your background enchantment be called? And what would it do? PLUS: A recap of this past weekend’s exciting events at the New Capenna Championship, including the win rates of the top decks so you can figure out what to play on the ladder! Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Everything GLHF is on our Website Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

On this episode, Maria and Meghan get you ready for this weekend’s New Capenna Championship! They’ll let you know what the top decks in both Standard and Historic are heading into the last big tournament of the year (other than the World Championship, of course). And speaking of the World Championship, your intrepid hosts will also update you on the race for Worlds as 19 competitors get sent to battle on Magic’s biggest stage. PLUS: A basketball update??? Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Everything GLHF is on our Website Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

On this episode, Maria and Meghan share their harrowing tales of the format that is Street of New Capenna Draft. It’s tough out there kids. But what can you do to get those wins? Your hosts are here to help…if at all possible. PLUS: New Capenna Storytime: Chapter 2, and the double-M’s get to pack-crackin’ for Flavor Text Theatre: Movie Pitches! Special bonus: find out which famous dude probably stabbed people in the back for the government! Donate to Abortion Funds and Get Free Magic Swag Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Everything GLHF is on our Website Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

On this episode, Maria and Meghan recap their experiences with Magic’s newest set: Streets of New Capenna! Find out what lessons they’ve learned so far in Limited (draft and sealed) — the answers might surprise you! PLUS: The first chapter of New Capenna story is a thrilling one (do they keep angels in cages?!) and Meghan learns a tough truth about wildfires. Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Everything GLHF is on our Website Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO View GLHF’s Limited Decks!

On this episode, Maria and Meghan regale you with tales from Maria’s first in-person paper prerelease since before the pandemic! Find out what kind of deck she built and how her experience was playing in the meat space once again. PLUS: Judge Rob stops by to talk about some spicy New Capenna cards that would be fun to build around in Oathbreaker (GLHF’s favorite multiplayer format). Find out what cards you could sling in a quick multiplayer bonanza! BONUS: Maria lets you know about the best episode of Columbo. Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Everything GLHF is on our Website Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO Oathbreaker Info

On this episode, Maria and Meghan welcome back very special guest Judge Rob to cover all the new and returning mechanics and tricky cards in Streets of New Capenna! Your in-store prerelease is coming up this weekend and you don’t want to go in unprepared! After all, Arena won’t automatically do things correctly for you IRL! PLUS: Cutest and Grossest cards are crowned and your trio of hosts invents a …desert? …drink? …horrible snack? that nature truly wishes had never been born. Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Everything GLHF is on our Website Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

On this episode, Maria and Meghan get down and dirty with the new and returning mechanics and spicy new cards of Streets of New Capenna! Find out how the five crime families will represent themselves on the battlefield and which one you might make a deal (you can’t refuse) with. PLUS: Where does Halo come from, really? And exactly what toilet is it made inside?! Meghan also wraps up the Neon Dynasty story (get the tissues ready!) Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Everything GLHF is on our Website Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO Streets of New Capenna Preview Schedule

On this episode, Maria and Meghan break down the big Organized Play announcement that rocked the Magic multiverse. How does the new system work? What does it mean for you? When does it start? Your hosts are here with all the answers! PLUS: Kamigawa Neon Dynasty storytime’s penultimate episode — and important questions are asked like, would YOU lick a Picasso? And just how long is Canada? Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Everything GLHF is on our Website Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

On this episode, Maria and Meghan share Top 5 lists from various Magic players at how to get better at the game. What are some principles to put into practice today that will help you win tomorrow? Maria also whipped up her own Top 5 list and she’ll let you know what’s on it! PLUS: Neon Dynasty storytime with Meghan and a very important discussion about slingshots. Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Everything GLHF is on our Website Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

On this episode, Maria and Meghan talk about the “Stream Heard ‘Round the World” that made waves last week with updates to MTG Arena’s economy. Why was it received so very, very badly? What changes were previewed that made fans the most upset? And what should Wizards of the Coast do differently moving forward? PLUS: Streets of New Capenna hits stores next month (!!) and your hosts get you ready with a first look at Magic’s newest crime world set! Are you ready to take some Halo, traveler? Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Everything GLHF is on our Website Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

On this episode, Maria and Meghan recap the total epicness that was the Neon Dynasty Championship! Find out what top decks you should be screen-shotting for the ladder in Alchemy and Historic — as well as weird decks that had great winrates! PLUS: What did this tournament do for Alchemy’s reputation in the wider Magic world? New cards are arriving on Arena THIS week! Take a break from this messed up world to have some fun with your two hosts. <3 Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Everything GLHF is on our Website Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO Cool decks from the Neon Dynasty Championship Alchemy Previews New Capenna Previews

On this episode, Maria and Meghan prepare you for this weekend’s Neon Dynasty Championship! They’ll kick it off with a discussion about Magic the Gathering’s newest format: Alchemy. What do we all think about Alchemy now that it’s been out in the world for a little while? What do we think will happen with it in the future? Why does it seem like it’s failing? What Alchemy decks will the pros bring to battle — and will Naya Runes RUIN the day? All these questions and more! PLUS: Neon Dynasty Flavor Text Theatre presents: Movie Pitches!! Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Everything GLHF is on our Website Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

On this episode, Maria and Meghan get you prepped for the upcoming Neon Dynasty Championship with a rundown of the top decks in Historic! Find a deck you might love to battle with on the ladder or just laugh at all the triggers that will surely be headed to the stack in a Golgari Food mirror. PLUS: Maria makes Day 2 of the Arena Open with a sick Sealed deck, Meghan gives us an update on the Neon Dynasty story and we all Tokyo drift into March like bosses. Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Everything GLHF is on our Website Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

On this episode, Maria and Meghan do a deep dive into the data behind the win rates of cards in Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty! Find out what you should be picking in draft! You’ll learn about the Top 10 Best Cards of any rarity, the best color pairs to draft, and the best commons of each color. PLUS: A discussion of the Alta Fox hedge fund Magic proposition and Meghan shows off her Googling skills in ways you’ve never dreamed of. Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Sign up for the GLHF No-Invitational Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Everything GLHF is on our Website Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

On this episode, Maria and Meghan share their stories from the Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty prerelease! Find out what they think about the current draft format and if they’re able to win a single ding dang game! PLUS: Maria shares a poignant Magic Moment with us with some soft jazz on the side and Meghan really knows the names of her spiders. Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Sign up for the GLHF No-Invitational Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Everything GLHF is on our Website Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

On this episode, Maria and Meghan welcome Judge Rob back to the show to break down all the new & tricky rules, mechanics and cards that come along with this week’s release of Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty! Make sure you’re ready for your prerelease with all the info you need to play like a pro. PLUS: Cutest and Grossest Card are crowned and your two intrepid hosts enter the UltraPRO Olympics…?!? Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Sign up for the GLHF No-Invitational Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Everything GLHF is on our Website Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

On this episode, Maria and Meghan talk you through the new and returning mechanics from Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty! They also look at the hottest new preview cards (including an EXCLUSIVE one of their own!) PLUS: Meghan recaps the latest chapter in the Neon Dynasty story (it’s a thriller, people!) and Maria wonders what it would be like to wear a jellyfish. Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Sign up for the GLHF No-Invitational Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Everything GLHF is on our Website Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

On this episode, Maria and Meghan talk about Alchemy nerfs before they are likely rolled out this week. What cards do they think should be changed? And how would they change them? And most importantly: will they be right?! PLUS: Meghan wraps up her Kamigawa history storytime as we transition back into the present day before set release. And is it confirmed that Maria’s greatest fear is not driving on snowy roads but rather Esper Clerics?! Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Everything GLHF is on our Website Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO Alchemy Decks Mentioned in the Show Neon Dynasty Preview Schedule

On this episode, Maria and Meghan dive even deeper (is it possible?!) into the backstory of Kamigawa and learn about some really cool characters (and new art…on Sagas?!!!) just recently revealed. PLUS: Are you smarter than an R&D’er? The hosts give you a quiz to see how much you know about the lingo of Magic’s R&D team. BONUS: Maria freaks Meghan out within 4 minutes of the show. Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Everything GLHF is on our Website Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO Kamigawa World Building Panel

On this episode, Maria and Meghan take a journey into the past — of Kamigawa! Find out why so many Magic players love this storied plane and what happened story-wise in the first Kamigawa block. They’ll also look at the Top 20 Most Iconic cards from original Kamigawa block and how they’ve impacted the game (and continue to do so to this day!) Meghan’s also got a Storytime to introduce the new Kamigawa set: Neon Dynasty — and the new planeswalker, Kaito Shizuki and his very cute raccoon friend. Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Everything GLHF is on our Website Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

On this episode, Maria and Meghan welcome (??) 2022 with happy, open arms (???) and get their first chance to dish about Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty! Hear all about the new cards (including a new planeswalker) and a preview of at least one beloved, returning mechanic. PLUS: Meghan wraps up the Innistrad story – and she has some BEEFS, people! And Maria is here to really bring down your new year, right into the toilet. Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Everything GLHF is on our Website Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

On this episode, Maria and Meghan celebrate the year that was 2021 by handing out the most coveted awards in Magic, the Chrimbys. What card will win for Best Art? How about Worst Name? Or Least Missed? Decks are also up for awards — as are the best and worst Magic moments of the year. Come hang out as the year winds down and Maria and Meghan eat the most disgusting Little Debbie snack cakes that exist. Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Everything GLHF is on our Website Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

On this episode, Maria and Meghan count down the Top 10 Magical Moments of 2021 – some good, some bad! Say what you like about 2021, it cannot be denied that it sure was one heck of a year for Magic the Gathering. Will your favorite moment of the year be included? Listen and find out! Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Everything GLHF is on our Website Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

On this episode, Maria and Meghan slam themselves face-first into Magic’s newest format: Alchemy! Or is it AlCHemy? Who can really say for sure? The ladies show you a bunch of cool new decks to try in the format – highlighting some of the best-performing new cards to hit MTG Arena. PLUS: a fun new soup recipe for family holiday gatherings and a Randomizer segment that will really make you feel the Christmas spirit. Become a GLH5 Patron Today & Join Our Die Hard Movie Night! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Everything GLHF is on our Website Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

On this episode, Maria and Meghan talk about the brand new format to hit MTG Arena: Alchemy! What does this new digital-only Standard mean for the future of Magic? What will rebalancing cards mean for the meta? What new cards have already been introduced? And, the most important question: is this all good or bad? The answer to that may just be “yes.” PLUS: highlights from the Innistrad Championship (with SOooo many triggers…), and an update on the Crimson Vow story! Become a GLH5 Patron Today & Join Our Die Hard Movie Night! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Everything GLHF is on our Website Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

On this episode, Maria and Meghan get you prepped for this weekend’s Innistrad Championship that’ll be played in Standard and Historic. Find out what decks the players might bring to the table and if anything can beat the pairing of red and blue in either format. PLUS: a preview of this spring’s new Un-Set: Unfinity! and Maria has one heck of a cold. Become a GLH5 Patron Today & Join Our Die Hard Movie Night! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Everything GLHF is on our Website Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

On this episode, Maria and Meghan dive deep into the data that is Crimson Vow draft! Find out where you’re going wrong (or going right) when it comes to making the picks for your 40-card masterpiece. Our hosts tell you what the best commons are, what the best cards are in each archetype, and which rares you should let wheel. PLUS: Meghan fills us in on the current Magic story (spooky bloody wedding time!) and Maria makes fun of oboes. But can she really talk? …No, no she cannot. Become a GLH5 Patron Today & Join Our Die Hard Movie Night! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Everything GLHF is on our Website Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

On this episode, Maria and Meghan share their first thoughts of Magic’s newest set: Innistrad: Crimson Vow! It’s a vampire wedding for the ages, but does draft hold up? What about sealed? Hear stories from the pair’s prerelease as well as early Limited data from 17lands. PLUS: Meghan reveals some flavor text she wrote for the set and the gang wonders if vampires continue to grow fingernails after their vampings. Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Everything GLHF is on our Website Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

On this episode, Maria and Meghan welcome back Judge Rob to help everyone navigate their Crimson Vow prerelease! Rob’s here to help you understand the new mechanics and tricky new cards found in Magic’s newest set. Even if you’re a veteran of the game, you’re sure to learn something that will help you crush your opponent’s very souls. PLUS: Cutest Card and Grossest Card are crowned and Rob is definitely…not???…a vampire???? Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Everything GLHF is on our Website Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

On this episode, Maria and Meghan take a first look at Magic the Gathering’s newest set: Crimson Vow! Hear all about the new cards and mechanics & see a brand new, exclusive GLHF preview card! PLUS: Meghan updates us all on exactly what is going on with this vampire wedding on Innistrad and Maria calls Edgar Markov a “soggy raisin.” But honestly, he’s more of a crispy raisin. Let’s just correct that. Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Everything GLHF is on our Website Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

On this episode, Maria makes some bold predictions on what type of mechanics, cards and flavor we’re going to see with the upcoming release of Innistrad: Crimson Vow! Will she be shockingly right or terribly, irrevocably wrong? You’ll have to listen to find out – previews start this week! PLUS: Meghan wraps up Storytime on Innistrad with the final chapters of what happens on Magic’s spookiest plane. BONUS: Maria AND Meghan are both dressed up for Halloween! Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Everything GLHF is on our Website Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

On this episode, Maria and Meghan get you all caught up on the Magic Story on Innistrad with the release of Midnight Hunt! Find out what’s been happening on everyone’s favorite spooky plane with all the day/night swapping shenanigans and with self-hating werewolf Arlinn Kord. PLUS: your intrepid hosts play a game of crack-a-pack Trick-or-Treat and a brand new segment is introduced: Scryfall Randomizer! (someone tell us a better name). Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Everything GLHF is on our Website Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

On this episode, Maria and Meghan recap the Magic the Gathering World Championship – with an in-depth look at the Standard decks that excelled and those that fell short. PLUS: a discussion about Yuta Takahashi’s big win, and a look at if Alrund’s Epiphany should be banned. Become a GLH5 Patron Today & Play in Our Tournaments! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Everything GLHF is on our Website Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

On this episode, Maria and Meghan get you ready for this weekend’s World Championship with all the info you need to know before you watch! Find out who the 16 players are and what fun stories they have from their Magic careers. Which player has famous bridge-playing parents? Which player thinks they will crush the draft? Which player played Worlds before and did SO badly he got -1 Pro Point? Find out! PLUS: A Draft and Doritos update! Become a GLH5 Patron Today & Play in Our Tournaments! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Everything GLHF is on our Website Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

On this episode, Maria and Meghan do a deep dive on Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Draft! Hear their woes about not having success on the ladder – and what their plan is to correct course. First plan of action: dive into the data! Using numbers from 17lands.com, our intrepid hosts try to nail down exactly what color pairs to play (and which to avoid) and if any clues can be gained by the success of various commons by color. It’s science! And science doesn’t lie! PLUS: an incredible chip-themed tangent and a very fancy game of Pick, Lick, or Flick. Become a GLH5 Patron Today & Play in Our Tournaments! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Everything GLHF is on our Website Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

On this episode, Maria and Meghan share their first impressions of Magic the Gathering’s newest set: Innistrad: Midnight Hunt! They’ve both been drafting like fiends (or werewolves?) and have lots of tips to keep in mind as you crack those packs — virtually or otherwise. PLUS: Meghan shares several decks as well as her win-rates to help you better construct your 40-card funsterpieces. …I do regret that portmanteau. I truly do. Become a GLH5 Patron Today & Play in Our Tournaments! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Everything GLHF is on our Website Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO Meghan’s Draft Decks

On this episode, Maria and Meghan welcome Judge Rob to walk everyone through all the new mechanics, cards and tricky situations you might come across with this week’s release of Innistrad: Midnight Hunt! Listen in so you’ll be better prepared for your prerelease! The new day/night mechanic is particularly tricky and you’ll be prepared to tell anyone exactly how it works. Rob also talks through some specifically tricky cards you might encounter. Cutest and Grossest Card are also crowned – not without some drama! Become a GLH5 Patron Today & Play in Our Tournaments! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Everything GLHF is on our Website Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO Gladiator info: https://gladiator.blog/ Gladiator Discord: https://discord.com/invite/rPW3cScKk6

On this episode, Maria and Meghan walk through all the new mechanics, keywords and cards from Innistrad: Midnight Hunt! Find out what returning mechanic the hosts are most excited for and what new mechanic reminds them of something old. PLUS: Lots of chatter about the incredible art direction in this set, Maria commits to her first cosplay and Meghan is not a “Flat Plane-r”. Become a GLH5 Patron Today & Play in Our Tournaments! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Everything GLHF is on our Website Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

On this episode, Maria and Meghan talk about the brave new world that is Historic after the release of Jumpstart: Historic Horizons! They’ll talk about playing with the new, digital-only cards and what Jumpstart packs were the most fun. Then the discussion turns to the sweetest new decks in Historic as players the world over try to find the best deck to use to destroy the ladder (and have a great time doing it!) Do you have a favorite new Historic decklist? Let GLHF know! Become a GLH5 Patron Today & Play in Our Tournaments! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Everything GLHF is on our Website Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

On this episode, Maria and Meghan break down all the HUGE news about what’s coming up in Magic the Gathering in 2022…and beyond. Now you get the show’s title, right? They’ve got info on all the 2022 sets (Kamigawa Neon Dynasty, Brothers War, etc) and supplemental sets as well (Warhammer 40K Commander decks, et al.) Find out what they’re most (and least!) hyped about in the coming year. There’s lots packed into this episode, so strap in for a wild ride! BONUS: Are you Team Werewolf or Team Vampire? …This is not a Twilight question. Become a GLH5 Patron Today & Play in Our Tournaments! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Everything GLHF is on our Website Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO Drunk History of Dominaria

On this episode, Maria and Meghan take a page from the Marvel playbook and tell the origin story of Planeswalkers! These lovable (or hateable) plane traversing folks haven’t always been around — but how did they get to be the way they are today? And what road bumps did the design team have to drive over to get to their final form? The story behind their creation may surprise you! Filled with tons of fun facts and behind-the-scenes stories, this episode of GLHF is great for new and old players alike. Become a GLH5 Patron Today & Play in Our Tournaments! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Everything GLHF is on our Website Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO