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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

On this episode, Maria and Meghan talk about newly previewed cards from the upcoming sets Innistrad: Midnight Hunt (yes, previews have already begun!!) and Innistrad: Crimson Vow. Find out what Maria thinks the new transform mechanic will be when it comes to Werewolves, and what both hosts think of Vampires who date teenagers. PLUS: a check-in of Adventures in the Forgotten Realms draft and a look at how to pick a deck for this weekend’s Patron Gladiator Tournament! This episode is full of fun tangents for those of you who like nonsense! 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 Discord | LRR Gladiator Tournament Decks | Gladiator League Decks

On this episode, Maria and Meghan prepare you for this weekend’s upcoming Challenger Gauntlet with a crash course in current Standard and Historic – plus all the details about what’s on the line for the 24 competitors (hint: it’s a LOT.) PLUS: A peek at the new digital-only cards coming with the release of Jumpstart: Historic Horizons – which is just around the corner! BONUS: Your lovely hosts chat about the reality of time and space as well as The Green Knight (for patrons only). Just your average Tuesday, amirite?! 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 Discord

On this episode, Maria and Meghan tackle one of the biggest Magic the Gathering changes to hit the game…maybe ever? Find out what your hosts think of the decision to include digital-only mechanics in a new Historic set dropping next month. PLUS: Meghan challenges Maria to guess the flavor text she wrote in Adventures in the Forgotten Realms, a Summer Secret Lair Superdrop unboxing, and a basketball update because I guess we do those now? 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 Discord

On this episode, Maria and Meghan break down the basics of Adventures in the Forgotten Realms Draft! Want to know how to dominate on MTG Arena or at your LGS? GLHF is here to help! Learn about the ideal ways to draft all the different archetypes along with tips and tricks to help you take down your foes. PLUS: Meghan talks hiking and Maria wants you know about her baked bones. 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 welcomes super special guest Judge Rob back to the show! Judge Rob gives you the lowdown on all the new & tricky cards in Adventures in the Forgotten Realms that might trip you up as you play the new set. Plus, you might learn a little something about D&D lore along the way! Get ready to ace your next event by knowing all the rules (especially the ones Maria has already messed up!) and feel confident in your ability to play the game correctly. It’s the Judge Rob way, folks! 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 take a deeper look at Magic the Gathering’s newest set: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms! Hear all about a brand new type of Enchantment (Class cards!), how the hosts feel about rolling a D20 to determine what happens on a card, and what type of character in D&D they’d be! PLUS: Meghan unveils another piece of flavor text she wrote, the conclusion of Strixhaven Storytime and Maria writes some MadLibs! 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 explore the new headlining mechanic of Adventures in the Forgotten Realms: Venture into the Dungeon! How do our hosts feel about this flavorful (and weird!) new set of cards that will accompany Magic the Gathering’s new D&D flavored set. PLUS: A first look at some of the newest cards to be previewed, Meghan shows off some REAL flavor text that she wrote for this set and Maria unveils the secret name of this podcast. 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 endeavor to answer the all-time important question: “What even IS an esport?!” But more importantly: how do you BE an esport? Could Magic ever really hope to truly battle in the “esports” arena – or was it doomed to fail? Find out! PLUS: Strixhaven Storytime with Meghan and the return of Flavor Text Theatre: Movie Pitches! 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 throw an end of the school year pizza party, complete with an AMA from listeners! Come hang out as our hosts pretend to go on summer break by kicking back with some za and some Claws and answering your burning questions. PLUS: A recap of our dynamic duo’s weekend Modern Horizons II prerelease on Spelltable. Become a GLH5 Patron Today & Play in Our Tournament! 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 last weekend’s Strixhaven Championship and highlight the decks that are the best-positioned on the MTG Arena ladder right now! If you want to climb the ranks, we’ve got the (totally busted) decks for you! Especially if you like Historic! PLUS: A look at some more casual and fun Arena events on the horizon that you don’t want to miss! SPECIAL BONUS: your intrepid hosts write Die Hard 10. Become a GLH5 Patron Today & Play in Our Tournament! 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 put on their Car Talk hats (don’t draft like my brother!) to chat mechanics in Magic the Gathering. What are some of the all-time greats over the years? How about some of the all-time not-so-greats? And what makes a good mechanic, exactly? Find out! You won’t want to miss this interesting and illuminating discussion on how to craft an excellent Magic card. Become a GLH5 Patron Today & Play in Our Tournament! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Enter our May Swag Giveaway! 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 a smorgasbord of Magical goodness! First, Maria will tell the tale of beating a fan-favorite Hall of Famer in MTG Arena’s Draft Challenge. Then, your hosts will walk you through all the details about Modern Horizons II and why it’s so (SQUIRREL!!!) amazing. Next, Meghan will regale you with stories about the newest MH2 planeswalker on the block, Dakkon Blackblade (DAKKON BLACKBLADE!) as well as what’s going down in the Strixhaven story. SPECIAL BONUS: Meghan’s love for basketball clip compilations. Become a GLH5 Patron Today & Play in Our Tournament! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Enter our May Swag Giveaway! 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 give their reactions to the huge news bombshell that hit the Magic the Gathering community this past week: the changes to Organized Play. What does the future of Magic look like without an official (or thriving) pro scene? What can we expect for the future of sanctioned tournaments like MagicFests or the Pro Tour? What do our hosts hope will happen in 2023? How does the move effect more than just the professional players of the game? Enjoy an in-depth discussion about where we go from here, why the MPL/Rivals model failed, and what lessons we can learn from the past. PLUS: Historic Brawl decks to get you prepped for the GLHF Patron Only Melee Tournament this coming Saturday! Doctors Without Borders Fundraiser Become a GLH5 Patron Today & Play in Our Tournament! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Enter our May Swag Giveaway! 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 stoked for a “Summer of Legend” by previewing all the new Magic the Gathering sets heading our way this summer! Get all the deets on Modern Horizons II and Adventures in the Forgotten Realms, the new D&D themed set! PLUS: Maria tells tales of a woe-ridden Sealed Arena Open weekend, your hosts re-evaluate Strixhaven draft (with an updated list of cards that are on the way up!), and Meghan brings birds into it. SPECIAL BONUS: an EPICALLY sweet giveaway if you donate to Doctors Without Borders from 5/12-5/19. Like…you literally cannot get these rewards *anywhere* else. Become a GLH5 Patron Today & Play in Our Tournament! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Enter our May Swag Giveaway! 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 Arena Sealed Open this weekend! Our hosts have got some surefire tips to improve your Sealed deckbuilding in Strixhaven! It’s a very strange Sealed format and you’d better go in prepared. PLUS: Meghan highlights some superfun Best-of-One decks she’s been rocking on the ladder that aren’t boring. Yes, you read that right, there’s exciting Standard decks inside this podcast! ALSO: How to compete in a very special GLHF Historic Brawl Tournament later this month! Become a GLH5 Patron Today & Play in Our Tournament! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Enter our May Swag Giveaway! 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…attempt…to dive face first into a new Standard format following the release of Strixhaven: School of Mages. They run into a few stumbling blocks, however, given that the format dosen’t seem to be changing! NOT TO WORRY! Our intrepid hosts have uncovered some fun new decks in Standard (which may or may not be good) that definitely have spirit. PLUS: Meghan gives us a look into the halls of Stixhaven with a Storytime and Maria is SHOCKED to find out who voices some planeswalkers in MTG Arena. Truly, you will be shocked. Become a GLH5 Patron Today and Feel that Happy Feeling! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Enter our May Swag Giveaway! 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 Strixhaven: School of Mages draft! After an exciting prerelease weekend, it’s full steam ahead in the MTG Arena draft queues (especially for Maria…holy cow!) Find out what our two hosts think are the best overall draft strategies, which commons and uncommons you should pick early, and why Strixhaven draft isn’t your grandmother’s draft anymore. PLUS: a new Draft Doctor segment has our hosts dissecting each other’s drafts and finding out why something went wrong…or right! This episode is sure to have you winning in the queues, so get in here! Become a GLH5 Patron Today and Feel that Happy Feeling! GLHF Kitty Speaker Merch! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Enter our April Swag Giveaway! Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO Deck Doctor Decklist Images

On this episode, Maria and Meghan welcome Judge Rob to the show to talk Strixhaven: School of Mages! Learn everything you need to know before you play your Stixhaven prerelease this weekend. Judge Rob covers everything from new and returning mechanics to tricky cards that might trip you up at your event. Trust us, you don’t want to play before you listen to this! Judge Rob is all-knowing and all-seeing. He just is. Become a GLH5 Patron Today and Feel that Happy Feeling! GLHF Kitty Speaker Merch! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Enter our April Swag Giveaway! Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

On this episode, Maria and Meghan say goodbye to Kaldheim — with a recap of the entire story of the plane (who knew we might end up liking Tyvar?!), a look back at what worked (and what didn’t) in draft, and how the set impacted (or didn’t) Standard. PLUS: A look ahead to Strixhaven! We’ll take a look behind the scenes and learn how the School of Mages was developed, highlighting the big wins — and big misses. ALSO: sometimes you just can’t remember the name of a very important Phyrexian. Become a GLH5 Patron Today and Feel that Happy Feeling! GLHF Kitty Speaker Merch! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Enter our April Swag Giveaway! Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

On this episode, Maria and Meghan jump into the deep end of Magic the Gathering’s newest set: Strixhaven! They do an unboxing of some Strixhaven swag, discuss the new mechanics of the game (hello, Learn!) and talk about the powerful new planeswalkers. PLUS: a recap of last weekend’s Kaldheim Championship – including the best decks in Standard and Historic if you’re looking to climb the ladder. Also, Meghan hates lawns. Become a GLH5 Patron Today and Feel that Happy Feeling! GLHF Kitty Speaker Merch! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Enter our April Swag Giveaway! Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO Sleeve Codes

On this episode, Maria and Meghan give you a quiz! Yes, that’s right! It’s the return of the Cosmo Quiz on GLHF! Find out which Magic the Gathering “Player Psychograph” you best identify with and get better insight into you play style and the way you best connect with the game. That, and it’s just FUN! PLUS: a preview of this weekend’s Kaldheim Championship complete with an overview of the decks we might see in Historic and Standard – and predictions of who will win! Become a GLH5 Patron Today and Feel that Happy Feeling! GLHF Kitty Speaker Merch! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Enter our February Swag Giveaway! Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

On this episode, it’s been quite a year, folks! Maria and Meghan look back at one year in pandemic isolation as it relates to Magic the Gathering. Hear their thoughts on the MTG highlights and lowlights of being quarantined, the future of what tournaments might look like post-pandemic, their memories surrounding their first all-digital prereleases and more. It’s been a wild ride (to put it mildly) and this episode is chock-full of lots of interesting insights. Plus, Meghan tells a great story about a pidgeon. Become a GLH5 Patron Today and Feel that Happy Feeling! GLHF Kitty Speaker Merch! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Enter our February Swag Giveaway! Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

On this episode, Maria and Meghan don their black judges’ robes and white doilies and settle every Magic the Gathering debate ever. Yes, that’s right. They will finally put an end to any arguing about any topic regarding MTG. Consider it a public service. If you and your friend have been locked in a decades-old debate: congratulations! This episode will conclusively solve everything for you. You’re welcome, Magic players. Become a GLH5 Patron Today and Feel that Happy Feeling! GLHF Kitty Speaker Merch! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Enter our February Swag Giveaway! Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO  

On this episode, Maria and Meghan check in on Standard following last weekend’s MPL and Rivals League play! Do we have any exciting new decks with the release of Kaldheim? PLUS: A look back at Time Spiral ahead of the release of Time Spiral Remastered. What exactly WAS Time Spiral all about anyway? Get a refresher! And a check in on all the latest news (and drama) in the Magic community. There’s a lot of it! Become a GLH5 Patron Today and Feel that Happy Feeling! GLHF Kitty Speaker Merch! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Enter our February Swag Giveaway! Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

On this episode, Maria and Meghan dive into the world of Strixhaven! After a surprise info drop from Wizards of the Coast detailing the five Colleges of the famous Magic school, our intrepid hosts break down the unique attributes of each (and which they’d join!) PLUS: An update from the Arena Open and the VML and a check-in of Kaldheim draft, as we venture deeper into the format. And it’s a very, very good format! Become a GLH5 Patron Today and Feel that Happy Feeling! GLHF Kitty Speaker Merch! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Enter our February Swag Giveaway! Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

On this episode, Maria and Meghan take a deep dive on the creation of Kaldheim – Magic the Gathering’s newest set! Find out how the set came to life and why it took so many years to see the light of day. PLUS: super interesting behind-the-scenes information on the development of specific cards (did you know Toralf went through FIVE different names?!), Mark Rosewater answers questions about the set, and Maria has a memory mind flub of epic proportions. Become a GLH5 Patron Today and Feel that Happy Feeling! GLHF Kitty Speaker Merch! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Enter our February Swag Giveaway! Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

On this episode, Maria and Meghan break down the top decks hitting Standard – just a few days after the set’s official release! Kaldheim has added a few cards into the mix (too few? ask our hosts) and we’ll investigate anything new or spicy you might encounter on the ladder — or want to play yourself! Meghan might just have found her love match! PLUS: an update on Meghan’s run through the VML, Maria shares her newest love in Historic, Kaldheim Storytime, and a stunning revelation as to how Wizards came up with the name “Kaldheim” in the first place. Become a GLH5 Patron Today and Feel that Happy Feeling! GLHF Kitty Speaker Merch! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Enter our February Swag Giveaway! Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

On this episode, Maria and Meghan dive deep into Kaldheim draft! It’s one of the most complicated draft formats in recent memory and there’s tons to explore, so you’ll definitely want to get as much input as you can on what cards are over-performing and which are under-performing early on in this format. Celebrate Magic the Gathering’s newest set by cracking some packs and passing to the left, friends! Find out what commons and uncommons our hosts think should make every deck, if you’re in their colors. The more you know! Become a GLH5 Patron Today and Feel that Happy Feeling! *NEW* GLHF Kitty Speaker Merch! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Enter our February Swag Giveaway! Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

On this episode, Judge Rob returns to give us all the info we’ll need to know ahead of this week’s Kaldheim prerelease! Get the lowdown on new and returning mechanics and learn how to navigate tricky new cards that are sure to stump even the most pedigreed of players! Fret not, Judge Rob is here to help! PLUS: Maria and Meghan named Cutest and Grossest card of Kaldheim. Be prepared for the new set, friends! Become a GLH5 Patron Today and Feel that Happy Feeling! *NEW* GLHF Kitty Speaker Merch! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Enter our January Swag Giveaway! Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

On this episode, Maria and Meghan welcome very special guest Tyler Mills to the show! Tyler, besides being an awesome dude in real life, is also a guru of how to play for free on Magic Arena. (He’s also got a 67% win rate in Limited! No big deal…) Tyler will teach you how you can play Arena for basically no money at all (really!) and grow your collection at the same time. He’s only spent $20 on the game, and he’s been going strong for more than a year. Even if you’re not super interested in playing for free, Tyler’s got lots of tips that will help max out your Arena value – saving you a few bucks here or there, or maximizing your return on cards for your collection. A super eye-opening episode, friends! Become a GLH5 Patron Today and Feel that Happy Feeling! *NEW* GLHF Kitty Speaker Merch! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Enter our January Swag Giveaway! Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO  

On this episode, Maria and Meghan talk everything Kaldheim! They’ll give you the lowdown on the lore (there’s lots of it), the new preview cards (there’s lots of them), and show off two preview cards of their own (there’s two of them.) Get hyped for Magic’s newest set with an introduction to the new and returning mechanics and a look at the first Kaldheim Magic story with Meghan. It’s a show so metal, platinum won’t know what hit it. Thanks to Wizards of the Coast for the free preview content. Become a GLH5 Patron Today and Feel that Happy Feeling! *NEW* GLHF Kitty Speaker Merch! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Enter our January Swag Giveaway! Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO  

On this episode, Maria and Meghan ring in the new year with a bunch of questions from listeners! Find out what set they’d invent if they could, what their favorite books of 2020 were, how Maria would fix white, and what to do about a briefcase full of spaghetti. PLUS: Meghan preps for the upcoming Venus and Mercury League by testing Standard – find out what spicy deck she’s bringing to the table this Friday! SPECIAL BONUS: Maria…SWEARS…?!?! Become a GLH5 Patron Today and Feel that Happy Feeling! *NEW* GLHF Kitty Speaker Merch! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Enter our January Swag Giveaway! Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

Happy Holidays, everyone! On this episode, Maria and Meghan hand out the most prestigious of Magic the Gathering awards: The Chrimbys! Getting a Chrimby is the equivalent of an MTG Oscar, so they are preeeetty important. Find out which cards win Overall Cutest, Best 23rd Card in Draft or what deck wins Deck of the Year or which moment takes the crown as Best Magic Moment of 2020. It’s been a true rollercoaster of a year for GLHF and we are so happy you stood by us amidst everything. Yes, we just used the word “amidst.” Here’s to a better 2021! Become a GLH5 Patron Today and Feel that Happy Feeling! *NEW* GLHF Kitty Speaker Merch! (Special discount for Patrons through the end of December!) Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Enter our January Swag Giveaway! Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

On this episode, Maria and Meghan put on their conductor’s hats and jump aboard the hype train for Kaldheim! Get all the latest info about Magic the Gathering’s newest set, out next month. Your hosts have the lowdown on new cards, returning mechanics, cool planeswalkers — you name it! PLUS: Maria and Meghan reveal their predictions as to what will be in the set — including describing all of the Gods! Will they be right? Only time will tell, dear friend! Become a GLH5 Patron Today and Feel that Happy Feeling! *NEW* GLHF Kitty Speaker Merch! (Special discount for Patrons through the end of December!) Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Enter our December Swag Giveaway! Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO Kaldheim Teaser Trailer Kaldheim Card Previews Calendar

On this episode, Maria and Meghan step up to the front of the class to give their tournament reports from this past weekend’s Historic Arena Open! Find out what decks they played, what they played against, and what their final records were! PLUS: A few new spicy Historic decks if you’re looking for something new to bring into battle. ALSO: Arena Cube Draft is mega super-powered and super-mega fun – our hosts explain how to get those draft trophies. Oh, and there are a lot of tangents this episode. Like, a lot. Give ’em a break, it’s the holidays! Become a GLH5 Patron Today and Feel that Happy Feeling! *NEW* GLHF Kitty Speaker Merch! (Special discount for Patrons through the end of December!) Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Enter our December Swag Giveaway! Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO Historic Rakdos Arcanist Decklist Historic Curious Faeries Decklist

On this episode, Maria and Meghan break down all the exciting action from this past weekend’s Zendikar Rising Championship! Find out what the top decks were in both Historic and in Standard and hear stories from behind-the-scenes of the broadcast. Looking for a fun deck to play on the ladder that the pros also use? How about a deck to crush this weekend’s upcoming Arena Open with? Don’t worry! Your intrepid hosts have you covered! Become a GLH5 Patron Today and Feel that Happy Feeling! *NEW* GLHF Kitty Speaker Merch! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Enter our December Swag Giveaway! Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO Fun Decklists for the Ladder

On this episode, Maria and Meghan finally finish their trek through every single draft set that’s been released since they started playing Magic the Gathering back in 2012! Join along in the merry, merry memoryfest as they recall the highlights and the lowlights of the most recent draft releases. SPECIAL BONUS: Maria unboxes a Secret Lair that she doesn’t remember buying and Meghan wants to be called “Happy Holidays.” Become a GLH5 Patron Today and Feel that Happy Feeling! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Enter our December Swag Giveaway! Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Throw down with GLH5 Merch Watch us play on Twitch Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

On this episode, Maria and Meghan continue their Draft Retrospective – going through all the various Magic the Gathering draft formats they played over the years. This episode, they kick things off with Kaladesh and Aether Revolt! Listen in as our dynamic duo try to remember everything about these iconic sets over the years. BONUS: Maria is attacked by a vicious bug and Meghan watches Alien for the first time. Become a GLH5 Patron Today and Feel that Happy Feeling! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Enter our November Swag Giveaway! Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Throw down with GLH5 Merch Watch us play on Twitch Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO Historic Bogles Decklist

On this episode, Maria and Meghan look back over all the different Magic the Gathering sets they’ve played over the years – and reminisce about their favorite (and least favorite!) Draft formats. Come along on the memory journey as our hosts remember what they loved about Return to Ravnica, Theros and Khans of Tarkir. Exactly what were the mechanics in Eldritch Moon again? Did I ever actually DRAFT that set?! Full of laughs and forgetfulness, this episode is truly a love letter to cracking packs and passing to the left. Become a GLH5 Patron Today and Feel that Happy Feeling! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Enter our November Swag Giveaway! Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Throw down with GLH5 Merch Watch us play on Twitch Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

On this episode, Maria and Meghan get ready for Kaladesh Remastered! Hitting Arena this Thursday, the throwback format will be invading your draft queue and shaking up the Historic format. If you weren’t playing during Kaladesh, don’t worry! Our hosts go over the most powerful cards in the set and what ones they’re looking forward to brewing with. If you did play Kaladesh, it’ll be a fantastic trip down memory lane. PLUS: thoughts on the first two weekends of Rivals and MPL play — what’s working and what needs work? Become a GLH5 Patron Today and Feel that Happy Feeling! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Enter our November Swag Giveaway! Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Throw down with GLH5 Merch Watch us play on Twitch Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

On this episode, Maria and Meghan welcome very special guest and winner of the past TWO VML Championships, Carolyn Kavanagh, to the show! Carolyn talks about why a league for under-represented genders is important, her process of finding the perfect deck every week (how is she so good at this game?!), and what she’s looking forward to in the Zendikar Rising Championship in December. PLUS: Everyone plays some Flavor Text Theatre Mad-Libs and Meghan is pro-stinky hands. Become a GLH5 Patron Today and Feel that Happy Feeling! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Enter our November Swag Giveaway! Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Throw down with GLH5 Merch Watch us play on Twitch Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO Follow the VML on Twitter Follow Carolyn on Twitter

On this episode, Maria and Meghan talk Commander! Yes! It’s true! Commander Legends, that is. It’s a new draftable Commander set coming out next month and our hosts want to be ready to throw down with the best of them. They’ll show off some of the shiny preview cards and talk about the challenges that Wizards of the Coast faced in creating a Commander set for draft — and how they solved them. PLUS: It’s Spooky Season and Flavor Text Theatre returns with a Halloween-themed Trick-or-Treat episode! What Magic card would you dress up as? Become a GLH5 Patron Today and Feel that Happy Feeling! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Enter our November Swag Giveaway! Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Throw down with GLH5 Merch Watch us play on Twitch Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

On this episode, Maria and Meghan explore a world of constructed after the ban of Omnath. But why is Maria so crabby? She airs her grievances with Standard after a failed attempt to make much progress climbing the ladder. PLUS: Storytime with Meghan returns as Nahiri continues her quest to “save” Zendikar and Flavor Text Theatre returns with Movie Pitches! Become a GLH5 Patron Today and Feel that Happy Feeling! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Enter our October Giveaway! Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Throw down with GLH5 Merch Watch us play on Twitch Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO