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Good Luck High FiveFinal Fantasy x MTG Prerelease WrapOn this episode, Maria and Meghan are joined by Tyler to regale you with stories from the Final Fantasy x MTG prerelease! Find out what decks Maria and Tyler played - what cards over-performed, caused bad beats, or caused some beat downs! PLUS: the first week of some Very Gay GLHF Questions to celebrate Pride Month! Support us on Patreon!Subscribe to our Commander Channel!Get sweet sleeves: Dragon Shield! Use code GLHF for 5% off!Visit longtime sponsor Card Kingdom!Buy Some Sweet GLHF MerchLook! It’s our GL...
2025-06-1235 minGood Luck High FiveThe Best* Cards for Your Commander Decks (*according to us)Get ready for multiplayer mayhem as Maria and Meghan dish out the hottest tips to turbocharge your Commander decks! Maria dives deep into the world of auras, revealing her must-have auto-includes for "putting on your pants" and enchanting your gameplay. Meanwhile, Meghan unlocks the secrets of mastering card draw to keep your hand—and options to win the game—overflowing. Plus, don't miss the surprising revelation of what counts as Maria's "Roman Empire." Support us on Patreon!Subscribe to our Commander Channel!Get sweet sleeves: Dragon Shield! Use code GLHF for 5% off!Visit...
2024-12-0549 minGood Luck High FiveModern Horizons 3: First ImpressionsOn this episode, Maria is joined by guest host Judge Rob to talk about the Modern Horizons 3 prerelease! Get all the insights into the decks these crazy kids built and what they make of this very powerful new set. You’ll hear about all the good beats, the bad beats, and medium beats that happened — as well as the common Maria thinks is as good as any Mythic. Learn how to think about the set heading into the Arena release and Draft as we look ahead!
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2024-06-1349 minGood Luck High FiveLost Caverns of Ixalan: First ImpressionsOn this episode, Maria and Meghan talk the newest set on the block: Lost Caverns of Ixalan! Find out how Maria did at her prerelease and what kind of deck she built. Plus, get her thoughts on all the new mechanics and over-performing cards ahead of the Arena release this week! BONUS: What assigned reading traumatized you in high school?
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2023-11-1444 minGood Luck High FiveMore Like WILDs of Eldraine, Amirite?!On this episode, Maria and Meghan chat about their first experiences with Wilds of Eldraine! Hear Maria’s…wild…stories from the prerelease event and get ready for the release on MTG Arena with a helpful overview of the set’s two-color draft archetypes. Get ready to battle with your brain armed with the most powerful weapon: knowledge! (Or a very big sword. Either works.) PLUS: The X-Files discussion continues and why Adventure is more exciting than ever.
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2023-09-0548 minGood Luck High FiveDesk After Dark – Pro Tour March of the MachineHave you ever wondered what goes on behind-the-scenes of a big Magic the Gathering tournament? Wonder no more with Desk After Dark!
Your hosts Maria Bartholdi and Mani Davoudi want to shed some light on what it’s like to actually produce a Magic tournament, from start to finish. With a combined decade+ of experience covering the best game in the world, Maria and Mani are here to answer your questions about everything Magic coverage. This episode, your hosts focus on Pro Tour March of the Machine in Minneapolis, featuring a historic win. PLUS, they welcome special guest...
2023-05-2542 minGood Luck High FiveFireball and ChamomileOn this episode, Maria and Meghan relive Maria’s exciting prerelease experience playing March of the Machine for the very first time! Find out what kind of deck Maria built – including what cards majorly over-performed. Hear how you should approach attacking battles, whether or not to Backup and more! PLUS: Storytime with Meghan continues and Maria enjoys (?) it with a new cocktail you might just want to never try at home.
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2023-04-1847 minGood Luck High FiveDesk After Dark – Pro Tour PhyrexiaHave you ever wondered what goes on behind-the-scenes of a big Magic the Gathering tournament? Wonder no more with Desk After Dark!
Your hosts Maria Bartholdi and Mani Davoudi want to shed some light on what it’s like to actually produce a Magic tournament, from start to finish. With a combined decade+ of experience covering the best game in the world, Maria and Mani are here to answer your questions about everything Magic coverage. This episode, your hosts focus on Pro Tour Phyrexia in Philadelphia, showcasing a new (and improved?) game angle, no sitting through lengthy mullig...
2023-03-1659 minGood Luck High FiveDesk After Dark - 2022 World ChampionshipHave you ever wondered what goes on behind-the-scenes of a big Magic the Gathering tournament? Wonder no more with Desk After Dark!
Your hosts Maria Bartholdi and Mani Davoudi want to shed some light on what it’s like to actually produce a Magic tournament, from start to finish. With a combined decade+ of experience covering the best game in the world, Maria and Mani are here to answer your questions about everything Magic coverage. From who they’d kill first in a game of Coverage Commander to how much prep time it really takes to know ever...
2022-12-071h 07Good Luck High FiveMaria Outs Herself as a Thief on Her Own PodcastOn this episode, Maria and Meghan give you a first look at Magic’s newest set: The Brothers’ War! Find out what kind of deck Maria built at her prerelease and hear her first thoughts about the format. PLUS: A guide on how to draft this set (including what all the color pairs want to do). Meghan gives us a peek at what’s going on with the Magic story and those pesky Phyrexians and a rousing game of Pick, Lick or Flick!
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2022-11-1553 minGood Luck High FiveBrothers' War Rules w/ Judge Rob!On this episode, Maria and Meghan welcome back Judge Rob (wasn’t he just here?!) to go over the mechanics and tricky cards from The Brothers’ War! Get prepped for your prerelease this weekend with all the knowledge about the new set that you can stuff into your head thopter. From corner cases to common misplays, Rob walks you through everything you need to head into your LGS with confidence. PLUS: Cutest and Grossest Card are crowned and, once again, Maria will NOT be pandered to! SPECIAL BONUS: How much would it take to bury you alive for 24 hours?
2022-11-081h 04Good Luck High FiveA Bear on a RampageOn this episode, Maria and Meghan celebrate rotation with a look at the new & shiny decks hitting Standard after Magic’s yearly Fall cleanup! No matter what kind of deck you like to play, there’s an option for you on this list! PLUS: a first-look at an EXCLUSIVE Unfinity preview card, the first chapter of Dominaria United Storytime with Meghan, and Maria makes an unwise decision about additional arms.
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2022-09-2050 minGood Luck High FiveDominaria Draft Data Deep DiveOn this episode, Maria and Meghan make like Scrooge McDuck and dive deep into a giant pile of Dominaria United draft data! Find out what cards you should be picking, what colors you should be playing, and what 2-color pair you should avoid like the plague! PLUS: an appropriately spooky game of The Randomizer (Halloween is now officially 2.5 months long, ok?!) and Maria has a new…strange…pickup line she’s using on…herself.
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2022-09-1356 minGood Luck High FiveWhy Do You Play Magic?On this episode, Maria and Meghan ask the important question: Why do you play Magic the Gathering? Is it because of the challenge? The community? The look of pain in your opponents’ eyes as you kill them from 20? Whatever it is, it gets mentioned on this episode! PLUS: what will Maria say that will get her cancelled? Find out!
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2022-08-1650 minGood Luck High Five2022: The State of DesignOn this episode, Maria and Meghan look back over the Magic the Gathering sets released in 2022 and find out how Wizards of the Coast thinks they performed. What was awesome about Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty (hint: everything), what could be fixed in Streets of New Capenna? And who remembers that Innistrad: Midnight Hunt was released THIS YEAR?! Time isn’t real. PLUS: a physics question for the ages, a highly questionable sponsor slogan and Maria keeps pushing her Halo agenda.
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2022-08-0951 minGood Luck High FiveDominaria United: First LookOn this episode, Maria and Meghan take a first look at the fall’s big upcoming release: Dominaria United! They’ll share TONS of new details about the return to Magic’s first-ever plane, including how cards from 1994 have found their way into Collector Boosters. PLUS: Meghan assaults Maria with basketball news, a discussion of the worst deaths in Willy Wonka and Very Fancy Words for the word “After.”
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2022-08-0248 minGood Luck High FiveBaldur? I Barely Know 'Er!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?!
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2022-07-1252 minGood Luck High FiveSix Sides of FunOn 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!
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2022-06-2849 minGood Luck High FiveDefinitely A Show About MagicOn 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.
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2022-06-1548 minGood Luck High FiveConvertible CommanderOn 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.
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2022-05-3158 minGood Luck High FiveWho Runs These Streets?!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.
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2022-04-2645 minGood Luck High FiveTop 5 Tips to Get Better at MagicOn 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.
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2022-03-2955 minGood Luck High FiveHistoric CharactersOn 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.
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2022-03-0147 minGood Luck High FiveNeon DyNASTY!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.
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2022-02-1546 minGood Luck High FiveReconfiguring Out Neon DynastyOn 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.
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2022-02-0149 minGood Luck High FiveNerf Fight!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?!
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2022-01-2551 minGood Luck High FiveAre You Smarter Than an R&D'er?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.
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2022-01-1851 minGood Luck High FiveHappy New Year???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.
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2022-01-0447 minGood Luck High FiveThe 2021 Chrimby AwardsOn 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.
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2021-12-2855 minGood Luck High FiveChampioning InnistradOn 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.
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2021-11-3047 minGood Luck High FiveNothing Scarier Than Lifelong CommitmentOn 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.
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2021-11-2347 minGood Luck High FiveMore Like Crimson WOWOn 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.
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2021-11-0251 minGood Luck High FiveWedding CrashersOn 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!
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2021-10-2647 minGood Luck High FiveThe Mechanics of MidnightOn 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”.
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2021-09-0748 minGood Luck High FiveGet it Together, VampiresOn 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!
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2021-08-1043 minGood Luck High FiveA Digital DilemmaOn 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?
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2021-07-2749 minGood Luck High FiveAFR Draft GuideOn 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.
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2021-07-2059 minGood Luck High FiveForgotten RulesOn 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!
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2021-07-1358 minGood Luck High FiveWe've Got Class (Enchantments)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!
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2021-07-0649 minGood Luck High FiveVenture Into This PodcastOn 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.
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2021-06-2941 minGood Luck High Five10 Years of Daily MurderOn 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.
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2021-05-2548 minGood Luck High FiveThe Misclick Heard 'Round the WorldOn 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 litera...
2021-05-1153 minGood Luck High FiveIt's the One True Ring, Rowan!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 shocke...
2021-04-2752 minGood Luck High FiveSchool's in Session!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 g...
2021-04-2058 minGood Luck High FiveThe How of KaldheimOn 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.
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2021-02-1652 minGood Luck High FiveIs Standard Too Standard?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.
2021-02-0949 minGood Luck High FiveSandwich AlignmentOn 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…?!?!
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2021-01-0555 minGood Luck High FiveThe Peanut Butter SolutionOn 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!
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2020-12-2349 minGood Luck High FiveMead & Memories, Part IIIOn 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.”
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2020-12-011h 06Good Luck High FiveMead & Memories, Part IIOn 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.
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2020-11-2457 minGood Luck High FiveOld Man Yells at CloudOn 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!
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2020-10-2053 minGood Luck High FiveOozeBGoneOn this episode, Maria and Meghan are excited to brew up new Standard decks with you following the banning of Omnath, Lucky Clover and Escape to the Wilds. The format is now wide open (at least for a few days!) and the magical world is our oyster. Find out what decks Maria and Meghan think will be good moving forward in Standard and what decks will be super fun. Listeners even weigh in with their Standard-brewing dreams! PLUS: Meghan recaps the Zendikar story and is still in love with Nahiri.
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2020-10-1349 minGood Luck High FiveOmnoming Omnath?On this episode, Maria and Meghan get ready for this weekend’s upcoming 2020 Season Grand Finals! They’ll make one of their infamous “sock bets” and choose who will win it all, chat about Standard and which decks beat Omnath (don’t worry! There are actually plenty!), and speculate about what the shape of Historic might look like in this dual-format season end tournament. Find out what Maria has been jamming on the Standard ladder and what new deck has Meghan intrigued…it’s all here!
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2020-10-0653 minGood Luck High FiveDrink the CandleOn this episode, Maria and Meghan dive into Zendikar Rising limited! Find out the cards they think are over-performing in draft to help improve your win-rate on the ladder! PLUS: Storytime with Meghan returns as we return to Zendikar. What exactly is Nahiri up to? What does Nissa think? And why is Jace somehow involved? All of your questions will be answered! Also: Maria drinks a fall candle to celebrate the season.
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2020-09-2949 minGood Luck High FiveZendikar PartyOn this episode, Maria and Meghan welcome Judge Rob back to the show (virtually, of course!) for his overview of all the new mechanics, card interactions, and tricky new rules you might run across while playing your Zendikar Rising prerelease! You don’t want to be caught not knowing how something works, and Judge Rob has got you covered! Maria and Meghan also name the Cutest and Grossest card of the new set, and Meghan refuses to drop the Nahiri thing…even after the, y’know, mass murder. Get ready to throw down in Sealed with this episode of GLHF!
2020-09-161h 19Good Luck High FiveAbsolutely Correct PredictionsOn this episode, Maria and Meghan make their predictions about the new fall set: Zendikar Rising! Both hosts are known for their almost scary ability to correctly predict new mechanics and cards – will they be able to do it this time? Find out! What do you think of Maria’s new “Salt” mechanic? How about Meghan’s tribal “Bioluminesce?” PLUS: Storytime with Meghan takes us through the previous Zendikar blocks to get you caught up with the story. SPECIAL BONUS: Will either host make it to the end of the episode alive?!?
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2020-08-2549 minGood Luck High FiveDrafto?On this episode, Maria and Meghan give you an all-time draft primer three-for-one: for Double Masters, Dominaria and Amonkhet! Thinking of diving into any of these formats on Arena, IRL or on Magic Online? Don’t go without this! Maria and Meghan will give you some tips from their experience drafting these sets…literally hundreds of times. PLUS: the saddest segment ever on GLHF (RIP, wet packs) and Maria has TWO of the best segues of all time. It’s really something to behold. …with your ears.
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2020-08-1151 minGood Luck High FiveF.I.R.B.On this episode, Maria and Meghan have an in-depth conversation about design philosophy in Magic the Gathering. Should Wizards of the Coast change how they approach designing cards? Are they focused too much on creating “powerful” rares? Does sacrificing power mean sacrificing fun or selling fewer packs? PLUS: thoughts about everyone’s favorite topic: BANS! Should WotC ban the payoff or the enabler? How do they avoid having to ban things in the first place? Fret not, Maria and Meghan manage to solve all of R&D’s problems in this one 50-minute episode. They’re just that good, people.
2020-07-2949 minGood Luck High Five2020: CornOn this episode, Maria and Meghan get you in fighting shape for M21 draft! Learn about all the different archetypes inside the color pairs and which ones are the strongest, the fastest, and the mostly likely to win. Our intrepid hosts will also point out some of the cards they think are already over-performing. If you want to get better at M21 draft, this is the episode for you! PLUS: dinosaurs live in complex societies, Meghan enjoys walking “on hard mode,” and Maria is 160 years old.
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2020-06-3048 minGood Luck High FivePlease Sir, I Want Some CoreOn this episode, Maria and Meghan welcome very special guest Judge Rob back to the show to talk Magic Core Set 2021 rules and card interactions! Get ready for the Arena prerelease this week by prepping with Rob’s notes on tricky cards, new or returning mechanics (Phasing is weird, ya’ll), and advice on in-store events. PLUS: Maria and Meghan name Cutest and Grossest Card (respectively) and fun facts about Halloween’s moon!
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2020-06-2452 minGood Luck High FiveHistorically SpeakingOn this episode, Maria and Meghan hit the Historic queues to give you some tips on sweet decks to play in Arena’s newest permanent ladder format. They’ll let you know what the best decks are as well as some fun ones to keep things interesting. PLUS: Flavor Text Theatre Movie Pitches returns for the first time in what feels like forever, Meghan watches a boat load of Disney, and Maria contemplates the nature of reality.
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2020-05-2748 minGood Luck High FivePre(?)Release(?) Party(!)On this episode, Maria and Meghan celebrate the prerelease…or is it the post-release…or is it just the release…of Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths! Delayed due to COVID-19, paper prerelease packs were released out into the wild last weekend and our hosts got their grubby little mitts on a couple of them! Listen in as the ladies crack their boosters and plan what their Sealed decks will look like — and prepare to do battle against one another on Arena! What would you build with their pools? PLUS: A very special update about Maria’s Mythic Month and Meghan is visited...
2020-05-2043 minGood Luck High FiveSeveral Hot TopicsOn this episode, Maria and Meghan open up their Magic diaries and share what they’ve been playing in both Standard and Draft on the MTG Arena ladder. Maria has a pretty lofty goal to hit this month, so let’s cheer her on! Listen to find out what she’s playing. PLUS: Companions: hot or not? Join in on the debate about whether they’re overpowered, should have even been printed, or fine as the format adapts. What do you think? Hear our hosts’ opinions in this HOT TAKE segment! SPECIAL BONUS: Super exciting news about a new office spa...
2020-05-1349 minGood Luck High FiveMore(ia) Ikor(ia)On this episode, Maria and Meghan walk you through the best deck in Ikoria: Jeskai Lukka (feat. Yorion)! But if that’s not your jam (or your jelly) don’t worry – they’ll also give you tons of other fun options for decks to play that are lurking just below the surface and can still get those wins on the ladder. PLUS: find out what fun decks you can draft in this format that are a little off the beaten path but a total blast to play. And, don’t you worry, you’ll get an update on Meghan’s worm water a...
2020-05-0657 minGood Luck High FiveIkoria Rules w/ Judge Rob!On this episode, Maria and Meghan welcome very special guest (and friend of the show) Judge Rob to talk about Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths! Rob walks you through all the tricky new mechanics (is Mutate the most complicated mechanic ever printed?! Find out!), new cards, and strange card interactions that might come up during your prerelease on Arena, MTGO or in-person (in a socially safe way!) with special prerelease packs from your LGS. Rob will answer listener questions, argue about Maria’s pick for Cutest Card, and generally be an amazing resource for our community. Be sure to have th...
2020-04-151h 25Good Luck High FiveReal UnicornyOn this episode, Maria and Meghan show off their EXCLUSIVE preview cards (yes, that’s right, they’ve got TWO!) for Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths! They sure hope you like unicorns (!!) PLUS: a look at all the wild stuff that’s going on in Ikoria as our intrepid hosts sift through the best of the best of the newly previewed cards from Magic’s upcoming set. BONUS: Maria lives her Bogle dreams as Commander 2020 cards are previewed!
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2020-04-0855 minGood Luck High FiveBeef CountersOn this episode, Maria and Meghan put on their prediction hats and try to guess what’s coming up in Magic’s newest set: Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths! Will they guess literally *any* of the 12 keyword counters correctly? How about what the mechanic “mutate” does?! Soon, we’ll all find out! PLUS: It’s AMA time as our hosts dip into the GLH5 Mailbag and answer questions from listeners. …why does everyone ask about food? Maria is hungry!!
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2020-04-0153 minGood Luck High FiveAlone, TogetherOn this episode, Maria and Meghan continue to practice social distancing & let you know about a METRIC TON of new ways to play Magic the Gathering while you aren’t gathering much of anywhere, with anyone. Wizards of the Coast and Channel Fireball have a boat load of new ways to keep you entertained while you *don’t* entertain the idea of going outside. Your intrepid, inside-loving hosts will also share their favorite ways they’ve been keeping connected during the coronavirus pandemic. Come hang out virtually with them for a while, won’t you?
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2020-03-2555 minGood Luck High FiveMagic in the Time of CornoaOn this episode, Maria and Meghan record remotely because they are practicing social distancing due to COVID-19 (and you should, too!) Find out how they’re doing (mentally, physically and emotionally) amid one of the strangest times our world has seen, at least in recent memory. Undeterred by the scary stuff happening around the globe, your hosts share their favorite Brawl decks on Arena (btw: Brawl is a great way to play with friends who are also self-quarantined!), give tips on working from home, and share their favorite non-MTG games to play with buddies virtually. Maria and Meghan are he...
2020-03-1857 minGood Luck High FiveTier FUNOn this episode, Maria and Meghan make the best decks in Standard sit down in time out and think about what they’ve done – as they explore lots of super-fun Tier 2-Tier 100 decks that make jumping back onto the ladder a gas. Sick and tired of ramping? They’ve got a cure! Wish you could just smash face? They have decks for that! PLUS: Questions from listeners, Meghan shows off some new purple hair, and Maria has a bone to pick with the British (for once in her life).
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2020-03-1052 minGood Luck High FiveWe Esports NowOn this episode, Maria and Meghan take a moment to critically review Magic and its new commitment to esports. What changes have we seen? Have they been effective? What does being an “esport” mean for the future of the game? And, most importantly, is it working? PLUS: Unsanctioned drops this Friday and our hosts take a look at their favorite cards, Meghan gives a Storytime wrap-up of the official Theros Beyond Death story and Maria limps in on 2 hours of sleep.
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2020-02-2548 minGood Luck High FiveDecks & DysenteryOn this episode, Maria and Meghan take their first deep dive into the new format of Pioneer! They’ll take a look at the top decks from this past weekend’s first EVER Players Tour events and find out what made Top 8 and what went down in flames. Did the format get broken already? It might have! PLUS: Meghan regales us with a spidery tale from Greek mythology and Super Fight hits the stage for Flavor Text Theatre! BONUS: Could Maria be any *more* in love with Ken Yukuhiro’s BW Auras deck? We think not!
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2020-02-0446 minGood Luck High FiveTheros is an 80s BandOn this episode, Maria and Meghan dive into Theros Beyond Death Standard! What new decks are out there? What’s exiting and fun to play and isn’t just a pile of the best cards that are legal right now?! Find out! PLUS: Meghan regales us with another Greek Mythology Storytime, Flavor Text Theatre hits FM Radio near you, and Maria can’t get enough enchantments.
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2020-01-2951 minGood Luck High FiveUnderworld JamzOn this episode, Maria and Meghan share stories from their Theros Beyond Death prereleases! Were their pools broken or bad? Busted or barfy? Big time or big…piles of garbage? Find out! PLUS: Meghan weaves tales of the Theros underworld in Storytime with Meghan, Flavor Text Theatre announces Movie Pitches, and Maria admits to a very embarrassing musical crush.
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2020-01-2259 minGood Luck High FiveTed, the Power CreepOn this episode, Maria and Meghan talk all about power creep! Find out what it is, why Magic players constantly talk about it, discuss if it’s been getting out of hand in recent years, and what designers can potentially do about keeping it under control. PLUS: Mythic Championship VII happens this weekend and it’s for (pretty much) all the marbles. Who will stay in the MPL? Who will take home the huge prize? Who will you put on your team to beat Maria and Meghan’s teams?! Also, this episode is all about time travel. I hope you’re...
2019-12-0348 minGood Luck High FiveNo Mo OkoOn this episode, Maria and Meghan make predictions about what Standard will be like after the banning of Oko, Thief of Crowns, Once Upon a Time and Veil of Summer. What cool new decks would they brew? What awesome cards might rise to the top?! Find out! PLUS: Magic story takes a turn for the terrible in the new War of the Spark book (yes, Maria and Meghan do some dramatic readings) and wonder: is it possible for anyone to say “Aye, Girl” seriously? Come for the Magic and the laughs. Stay for the construction noises.
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2019-11-2146 minGood Luck High FiveCool GameOn this episode, Maria and Meghan are joined by super special guests Adam Savidan and Ben Ulmer from Loading Ready Run! Our hosts chat with the guests about everything Magic: what decks they’ve been playing, what formats are currently tops in their hearts, and how fun it is to say “Must Be Nice.” PLUS: Tons of listener questions are answered and Maria & Meghan go Trick-or-Treating Eldraine-style in Flavor Text Theatre!
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2019-10-2955 minGood Luck High Five5-Star PodcastOn this episode, Maria and Meghan give you an amazing behind-the-scenes report from Mythic Championship V! What was it like to work at that competition with some of the biggest and the best names in Magic? What were the best decks? Whose build did Maria like best? What moments stood out for Meghan? Find out! PLUS: Surprise!! There’s a brand new format in Magic called Pioneer! The hosts take you through some deck ideas that will help get you started in this brave new format. SPECIAL BONUS: Why do restaurants have Michelin stars, anyway?
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2019-10-2349 minGood Luck High FiveZombies, Golos & YouOn this episode, Maria and Meghan dive face-first into the new Standard metagame after the release of Throne of Eldraine. What are the top Standard decks? What should you be playing if you want to win? Are Golos decks just *too* good? Find out! PLUS: what the top competitors will be playing at Mythic Championship V and what rogue decks in the tournament just might take down the whole thing. There’s definitely some spice! SPECIAL BONUS: Find out if Meghan owes Maria a package of Reese’s Pumpkins!
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2019-10-1551 minGood Luck High FiveSlipper on a TowerOn this episode, Maria welcomes friend of the show Amateur Pro Greg on to sub in for Meghan as co-host! Maria and Greg share stories from their Throne of Eldraine prereleases and let you know what cards overperformed and underperformed as well as their thoughts on the speed of the format and whether it’s bomb-driven. PLUS: tons of flavor fails and flavor wins from Eldraine, our hosts have a Flavor Text Theatre Superfight and exactly how much do YOU know about cow’s necks?!
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2019-10-0159 minGood Luck High FiveEldraine Rules w/ Judge Rob!On this episode, Maria and Meghan welcome very special guest Judge Rob back to the show for the GLH5’s Throne of Eldraine Rules, Tricky Cards & Mechanics show! Get ready for your prerelease this weekend with Rob’s advice about new cards in the set that might trip you up! Be prepared with a discussion about new and returning mechanics! Feel like a champion with info about rules that not might be intuitive (some stuff messed Maria up real good!) With this episode in your pocket, you’ll be ready to snackrifice some Food Tokens and gobble your way to vic...
2019-09-241h 21Good Luck High FiveWhip That MouseOn this episode, Maria and Meghan stick their nose into a book to read you a fairytale about Throne of Eldraine! Our brave hosts will walk you through all the new mechanics in the set, take a peek at some exciting new cards, and get into a fight about pumpkin carriages. PLUS: Find out about all the upcoming sets for Magic in 2020 (BIG HYPE!!) and what Meghan and Maria are personally most pumped for. SPECIAL BONUS: see exactly how close these two came with their Eldraine predictions! In some cases, it was pretty scary!
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2019-09-1055 minGood Luck High FiveSpeedy DeliveryOn this episode, Maria and Meghan dip into the GLH5 mailbag to answer listener questions! Find out who they’re excited about in Commander, what their favorite ice cream flavors are, and why Meghan gets up on her high horse about Hogwarts houses. PLUS: Modern Horizons MadLibs and a whole lot of jokes that’ll keep you company for your favorite hour every week. Remember to head to the Arena channel on our Discord if you’re a Patron to sign up to battle Maria on Thursday evening!
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2019-08-1341 minGood Luck High FiveCity of ButtsOn this episode, Maria and Meghan recap the wonderful week that was Mythic Championship IV in the beautiful city of Barcelona, Spain! Find out about all of the best Modern decks, spicy new decks, and if Hogaak should get the ban hammer or not. Oh, and everyone has a nice butt. It must be a rule or they kick you out of Barcelona. PLUS: Modern Horizons draft insights from the MC and Maria & Meghan play a super fun game of Guess That Deck in a brand new Flavor Text Theatre!
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2019-07-3045 minGood Luck High FiveHello, Horizons!On this episode, Maria and Meghan give you all the critical info you’ll need to rock any Modern Horizons event you want to play! Maria lets you know how Sealed and Draft went for her last weekend at the Modern Horizons prerelease – with info about all of the color pairs and what archetypes you’ll want to be sleeving up. PLUS: New(ish) decks in Modern including the busted card Hogaak, Arisen Necropolis. Too busted? Only time will tell! And movie producers, give GLH5 a call: it’s time for Modern Horizons Movie Pitches!
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2019-06-1257 minGood Luck High FiveIt’s Betta with MetaOn this episode, Maria and Meghan break down the current Standard metagame! Find out what decks are killing it right now…and which are getting killed. If you’re looking for something fun to play at FNM or on Arena, this is the episode for you! PLUS: Modern Horizons preview cards continue to pour in, Maria likes her bread supple, and Meghan is all about that Momir life.
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2019-05-2952 minGood Luck High FiveSkin, Teeth & HairOn this episode, Maria and Meghan dive deep into the controversial news of the week: the Magic Pro League and Mythic Championship III. With 16 new “discretionary slots” available and two new members joining after the departure of two MPL’ers – what does this mean for the future of the MPL and what it stands for? Listen in as Maria goes on a rant with a very bizarre (and disturbing) metaphor and our hosts discuss the events of the week – mere minutes after the news broke. PLUS: War of the Spark draft tips and some insight into what the pros are playin...
2019-05-1544 minGood Luck High FiveUncommonly GoodOn this episode, Maria and Meghan give you their first reactions to the brand new War of the Spark trailer! What do they think is going to happen on Ravnica? Who will win? Is Liliana dead??! What will Bolas do with all of those sparks?!?! PLUS: all the shiny new preview cards your brain can handle (who is the Wanderer??), a wrap of of the Mythic Invitational (find out who’s bracket came out on top) including the decklists of the Top 4 competitors, our hosts set some Arena goals for themselves in the upcoming season, Meghan recaps a lovely Si...
2019-04-0254 minGood Luck High FiveBest and Worst of OneOn this episode, Maria and Meghan dive face-first into a fluffy pile of Best-of-One knowledge! They’ll give you tips on how to best rank up in the format on Magic Arena, what decks benefit from the unique format (and which ones…don’t), exactly how much better it is to be on the play (we use math!!), and dole out some ideas on some spicy brews to help you get up that Ladder. PLUS: Meghan spins a tale of the Gruul Clan on Ravnica that involves tattoos and rubbery bones, Maria burns down a McDonald’s, and our hosts gi...
2019-03-2650 minGood Luck High FiveJank LoverOn this episode, Maria and Meghan talk about the spiciest of brews they’ve been piloting in Standard lately while Maria reveals a newfound truth about herself as a Magic player. PLUS: Our creative hosts invent several new cards that are SURE to be included in War of the Spark, Meghan can’t pronounce “chieftain” to save her life, and an Arena Accident that has left one of our hosts scarred…possibly for life.
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2019-03-1944 minGood Luck High Five318: Historically MythicOn this episode, Maria and Meghan recap what was an *amazing* Mythic Championship Cleveland! Find out what the top decks were, how it felt to work on the show behind-the-scenes, and what insights they have about Standard moving forward. Also: Yay Autumn Burchett!! PLUS: a deep dive on the future of Magic the Gathering through the eyes of Head Designer Mark Rosewater, Meghan gives us a storytime about the Golgari Clan on Ravnica, and Maria tells a disturbing tale about fungus.
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2019-02-271h 02Good Luck High Five314: Coverage ConundrumOn this episode, Maria and Meghan dive into the mailbag to answer questions from listeners. The big one? What do they think about the potential future of no Grand Prix coverage? Nothing has been officially confirmed (except the loss of text coverage) so our hosts answer hypothetically about a world where GPs fly far, far under the radar. PLUS: hot new Standard decks after SCG Indianapolis (Maria goes Midrange?!), draft tips following GP New Jersey, and our first Ravnica Allegiance segment of “What is This Card?!” that’s so great, you’ll want to yell along with them. SPECIAL BONUS: M...
2019-01-291h 02Good Luck High Five313: Allegiances EverywhereOn this episode, Maria and Meghan share their experiences from the Ravnica Allegiance prerelease! They threw down at two separate events (and played a bunch online) – so what do they think about the new format? Which guilds did they pick, and, more importantly, how did they perform? What cards stood out to them as great? Which stood out as terrible? Find out! PLUS: Thoughts on Arena’s Best of 1 meta game as we all get ready to give Best of 3 a go in the new season, a brand new set brings some brand new Movie Pitches, and Maria doesn’t like...
2019-01-221h 00Good Luck High Five312: RNA Rules w/ Judge Rob!On this episode, Maria and Meghan welcome Judge Rob back to the show! He’ll get you prepped for the Ravnica Allegiance prerelease this weekend by letting you in on the rulings for tricky cards, weird interactions, and brand new game mechanics. Want your question about Electrodominance answered? Look no further! How about your query on Captive Audience? Rob’s got you covered! Want a truly unique and maybe even delicious oeuvre derve recipe that Maria made up on the spot? Then you’re in luck and ready to dig into some “Pig in the Woods.” If you’re looking to t...
2019-01-151h 17Good Luck High Five294: Aggro on My SoulOn this episode, Maria and Meghan release their EXCLUSIVE Guilds of Ravnica preview card given to them by Wizards of the Coast! What is it? All we can say is that it’s mean, green, and …has one of Maria’s favorite keywords. Wink, wink! PLUS: Esteemed guest Magic Von Expert the Magic Expert drops by the studio to give us a few hints about Guilds and promote his new book, Maria and Meghan craft a new un-official “Official” Guild Quiz (find out your guild for the Prerelease!) and our hosts cover This Week in Magic News!
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2018-09-1154 minGood Luck High Five293: Meghan’s LegionOn this episode, Maria and Meghan welcome Amateur Pro (and newly minted TWO-TIME Pro Tour competitor) Greg back to the show! The trio talks spicy new preview cards and mechanics for Guilds of Ravnica (Greg might like Selesnya a biiiit too much…) and Maria and Meghan take an official quiz to figure out their guild alignment. SPOILER ALERT: This quiz goes very poorly for one of our hosts! PLUS: Standard chat ahead of the World Championship, brief Modern chat ahead of Grand Prix Detroit, and a Flavor Text Theatre that leaves both Maria and Greg pretty stumped.
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2018-09-041h 09Good Luck High Five285: Mice-Sized MiceOn this episode, Maria and Meghan give you their first impressions of Magic’s newest core set: Magic 2019! How did their prerelease go? What cards impressed them the most (or the least)? What CRITICAL ERROR did Maria make in her Cutest Card assessment? It’s shocking! PLUS: Updates in the world of Modern from Grand Prix São Paulo, Maria shares her lessons in learning more about Control, and Meghan loves Colossal Dreadmaw. BONUS: Flavor Text Theatre’s M19 Movie Pitches are here…and they’re great.
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2018-07-1056 minGood Luck High Five281: Power, Power, PowerOn this episode, Maria and Meghan get majorly hyped for Grand Prix Vegas! They’ll tell you all about how testing is going for the Modern main event (spoiler alert: it’s…going??), Maria dives ultra-deep on how to build your deck in Dominaria Sealed, and Meghan makes last-second changes to her ENTIRE LIST in Modern. PLUS: The Top Five Things You Need to Know in Magic This Week is chock-full of amazing stuff, spicy M19 previews hit the interwebz, and the Slippery Moguls are up against it versus the Play Design team in the Team Modern Super League this w...
2018-06-1247 minGood Luck High Five272: GP Seattle HangoverOn this episode, Maria and Meghan recap the epic-ness that was Grand Prix Seattle! They’ll share stories and insight from Legacy (it’s not actually that scary!) and from Standard – where Maria played the main event. Find out what it’s like to pilot UW Auras to a solid finish, what new deck was the talk of the town (and nearly unbeatable), and what lessons Maria learned from her good friend Sram, Senior Artificer. PLUS: Brand new Dominaria preview cards, a trip to the bottom of the mailbag, and plenty of deliriousness after one of the best GP experien...
2018-04-1158 minGood Luck High Five265: Me Like 2HGOn this episode, Maria and Meghan take a swim in the wonderfully pleasant waters of Two-Headed Giant! After the announcement of a new 2HG product called Battlebond, our hosts break down the basics of the world’s most two-headed format. What does it mean to draft 2HG? What are best practices for building sealed? And if Maria and Meghan could make up any 2HG mechanics, what would they create?! PLUS: Standard is alive and thriving! Wahoo! Listen in as Maria breathlessly raves about Vampires while Meghan enjoys a different…approach. (See what I did there?) ALSO: Flavor Text Theatre takes...
2018-02-2055 min