Good Luck High Five
536 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 301 ratingsGood Luck High Five is a podcast about Magic the Gathering. Whether you’re a new player, a player who likes to sling spells at the kitchen table, an Arena buff, or someone who loves competition and dreams of the professional circuit – GLH5 is for you! Fun decks, tournament updates, absurdly funny segments – every episode is full of at least 1,000 laughs…and some excellent tips and knowledge.
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A Cocktail and a Magic Story
May 09, 2023 14:56 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBOn this episode, coverage legend and Pro Tour Historian Brian David Marshall visits the GLHF crew to tell one of his favorite Magic stories and to make you a delicious cocktail! PLUS: All the tea from MagicCON Minneapolis and Pro Tour March of the Machine! Find out what decks destroyed in Standard and in Draft -- and why the winner is such a big deal. PLUS: Maria doesn't understand The Lion King. Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Me...
Pro Tour Pardee Time
May 02, 2023 15:55 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBOn this episode, Maria welcomes very special guest host Carolyn Pardee to the show to talk Pro Tour March of the Machine! Carolyn (3-time VML champion and excellent Magic the Gathering player) helps get you prepped for what to look out for on coverage this weekend. Between a super-cool (but weird!) Draft format and a Standard format that may welcome some exciting changes to popular decks, Carolyn has got you covered! PLUS: A special announcement about Season 10 of the VML and what pro players...
MOM Draft Data Dump
April 25, 2023 09:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBOn this episode, Maria and Meghan dive deep into the draft data of March of the Machine to find out what cards to pick, what cards to pass, and which colors make everyone the most sad. The best color may surprise you! PLUS: a look at the best commons in each color as well as the Top 5 Best Cards overall which are truly something special to behold. This draft format is a dream, get out there and play! And win! With the help of this episode! Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic ...
Fireball and Chamomile
April 18, 2023 14:52 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBOn 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. Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upk...
MOM Rules w/ Judge Rob!
April 11, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 79 MBOn this episode, Maria and Meghan welcome Judge Rob to the show to explain all of the tricky new & returning mechanics as well as cards that might trip you up at this weekend's March of the Machine prerelease! This set features brand new card types as well as a BIG rules change involving tokens -- so you'd better tune in before you throw down. PLUS: Cutest and Grossest card of the set are crowned and Maria scares some highly intelligent wildlife. Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly...
Mechanics of Your MOM
April 04, 2023 14:53 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBOn this episode, Maria and Meghan get pumped for March of the Machine with a look at the exciting new cards and mechanics of the upcoming set! See their ridiculously good preview card, find out what they think might be the best art of the YEAR, and learn how to properly Battle (with a capital "B") your opponent. PLUS: A haunted Randomizer and chapter 2 of Phyrexia: All Will Be One Storytime where our planeswalker friends learn the power of walkie-talkies. Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen ...
Breaking Magic’s Newest Format
March 28, 2023 09:00 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBOn this episode, Maria and Meghan celebrate the newest official Magic the Gathering format: Oathbreaker! Join Judge Rob as he walks our hosts through some amazing listener-submitted Oathbreaker decks and crafts decks specifically for Meghan and Maria. Want to guess which planeswalkers they chose? Find out - and get inspiration for your own spicy builds. PLUS: The first episode of New Phyrexia Storytime and a taste test that pits cookies against each other in an epic cookie war. Become a GLH5...
Second Breakfast
March 21, 2023 09:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBOn this episode, Maria and Meghan dig into second breakfast as they explore the upcoming Lord of the Rings Magic set! Some really exciting cards have already been previewed and let's just say we're dancing around the Party Tree. PLUS: Tips on drafting Shadows Over Innistrad which drops on MTG Arena this week, Meghan wraps up The Brothers' War Storytime and Maria asks "which Magic creature would you most want to ride like a horse?" Only the most important topics on this show, folks! Become a ...
Desk After Dark – Pro Tour Phyrexia
March 15, 2023 18:11 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBHave 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 Phil...
GLHF Goes on Spring Break!
March 14, 2023 09:00 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBOn this episode, Maria and Meghan take a break from the 8th snowiest Minneapolis winter of all time to go on Spring Break! ...Well, not really. They're still in their studio. But they can pretend (*tears*)! Come hang out as they play tons of games to celebrate the lighthearted side of Magic the Gathering including an extended Randomizer, Flavor Text Theatre: MadLibs, and Cast, Reanimate or Kill. There's also a storytime with Meghan and plenty of sunscreen and ear daiquiris to go around! Don't...
New Cloud Just Dropped
March 07, 2023 15:33 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBOn this episode, Maria and Meghan take a trip back to their favorite old Standard Corner...it's just your average, everyday corner...for the first time in months! Find out why Standard is hot right now and what the most fun decks in the format are to play! (Spoiler: there are lots of good options! I know! We're surprised, too!) PLUS: Meghan discovers clouds, and Flavor Text Theatre pitches a movie so good, no studio could possibly ignore it. Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magi...
Magic’s New New
February 28, 2023 09:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MBOn this episode, Maria and Meghan talk about all the new newness coming to Magic the Gathering in the coming months. And, spoiler alert: there's a lot of new new. Hear about the new Lord of the Rings set (and what cards our two hosts would design), March of the Machine and just, where, exactly - we might be marching -- as well as Commander Masters, Alchemy: Phyrexia, and Innistrad Remastered. And what about product burnout? Is it coming for you, too? PLUS: Brothers' War Storytime and a discus...
The Power of the Hair
February 21, 2023 17:02 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBOn this episode, Maria and Meghan recap the first paper Pro Tour since November of 2019 -- Pro Tour Phyrexia! Hear what it was like to be back in person playing real life Magic cards with the pros -- and what the top memories of the big event were. PLUS: How to level up your Phyrexia: All Will be One Draft with data-backed science from 17 Lands. Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look...
To All Our Alien Listeners
February 14, 2023 15:25 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBOn this episode, Maria and Meghan get you prepped for Pro Tour Phyrexia: All Will Be One this weekend! It's the first paper Pro Tour since November of 2019 and the best-of-the-best will be back to battle with actual, physical, paper cards IN THE SAME ROOM! It is very exciting. Get caught up with the best strategies (backed up by lots of data!) on All Will Be One Draft as well as the constructed format for the tournament: Pioneer. PLUS: A Horse-themed Randomizer and love to our little green fr...
Can YOU Pronounce Sepulchral?
February 07, 2023 16:33 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBOn this episode, Maria and Meghan regale you with stories from their Phyrexia: All Will Be One prerelease last weekend! Find out what cards they believe over-performed and what the keys to this brand new Limited format may be. PLUS: Judge Rob stops by to talk MagicCon Philly next week and what the new planeswalkers mean for Oathbreaker (a super-fun quick multiplayer format!) - including a new Oathbreaker precon you can pick up at the fest with a charity donation. Become a GLH5 Patron Today! ...
Phyrexia: All Will Be One Rules w/ Judge Rob!
January 31, 2023 15:46 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBOn this episode, Judge Rob stops by to set us straight on all the rules and tricky new card interactions from Phyrexia: All Will Be One! Don't head into your prerelease this weekend without it! PLUS: Cutest and Grossest (so many contenders!) cards are crowned -- and an update on the 7 Layer Bar conspiracy we accidentally uncovered on this week's episode of The Upkeep. Warning: what you hear may shock you. Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Swee...
Seedcore
January 24, 2023 14:50 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBOn this episode, Maria and Meghan jump face-first into a pile of brand new Phyrexia: All Will Be One mechanics and cards! Find out all about the new and returning mechanics and how they work and which new cards our hosts are most excited about. It looks like White might finally have its day in the sun! PLUS: Just what, exactly, does Phyrexian oil taste like and how do YOU feel about the one-and-only Jace being compleated?! Thanks to Wizards Magic for the free preview content! Become a GLH5 ...
Compleatly Yours
January 17, 2023 14:57 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBOn this episode, Maria and Meghan say a fond farewell to the planeswalkers that have officially been compleated in Phyrexia: All Will Be One. Which of the 10 showing up in this set are safe -- and which are on their way to a more perfect state? Let's just say: Maria is SHOOK. Plus: Storytime with Meghan continues as we venture into time time following the The Brothers' War, and is Sixth Sense still a good movie? Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy So...
Remastering Dominaria
January 10, 2023 15:39 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBOn this episode, Maria and Meghan get you prepped for Dominaria Remastered - dropping this week! Learn how to approach the draft environment -- from the top-tier commons you won't want to pass, to the synergies in different color pairs, you'll hit your LGS feeling ready to rock and ready to thrown down with 30 years of Magic history. PLUS: it's Storytime with Meghan as we move on to Chapter 1 of The Brothers' War and Maria finds a new love in a Cutest Card printed long, long ago. Become a GL...
Give for Give
January 03, 2023 14:45 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBOn this episode, Maria and Meghan kick of 2023 in style -- by deciding not to compete in a decathlon. A sports decathlon, that is. A Magic decathlon -- well, now that's another story. Right now on MTG Arena, you can compete in a decathlon spanning 10 different ways to play Magic -- culminating in a Finals event at the end of the month. Your hosts will let you know what events are on the proverbial table and what strategies might get you across the finish line. PLUS: Setting SMART (and Magical...
The 2022 Chrimby Awards
December 27, 2022 09:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBOn this episode, Maria and Meghan hand out the extremely coveted Chrimby Awards! They celebrate the best and worst of Magic the Gathering in 2022 -- from Best Art to Most Drama -- it's a walk down memory lane (what does your memory lane look like?) as the trophies are handed out. What will win Best Card Name? Best New Mechanic? Best New Deck? Grab a hot toddy or a glass of egg nog (barf) and curl up under a blankie by the fire for this episode that's sure to keep you warm at night. Or during ...
2022: Year in Review
December 20, 2022 09:00 - 57 minutes - 53 MBOn this episode, Maria and Meghan look back on the year that was 2022 in Magic the Gathering. Relive the best and brightest moments as well as the game's lowest lows. What were the best new mechanics and sets? Top decks and cards? Biggest mistakes? Find out! PLUS: Judge Rob stops by to share his Top 5 Most Confusing Cards of 2022 -- with some excellent stories about each. Thanks for being our listeners this year! You're all the best of the best, sir. With honors. Become a GLH5 Patron Today! ...
Phyrexia: All Will Be FUN
December 13, 2022 21:02 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBOn this episode, Maria and Meghan take a first look at Phyrexia: All Will Be One! We know you're all spoiler'd out by now, but there is some gorgeous new artwork coming at you for January's release of Magic's newest set. We'll show off new art treatments, new cards (hello, new Elesh Norn!) and new shiny lands that have Maria drooling. PLUS: the thrilling conclusion of the Dominaria story, and would YOU go backwards or forwards in time if it means you would be stuck there? Become a GLH5 Patro...
Desk After Dark – 2022 World Championship
December 07, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBHave 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 ...
Straws vs. Cans
December 06, 2022 09:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBOn this episode, Maria and Meghan get you ready to dominate in Arena Cube - running December 13th-January 1st. Learn what archetypes are the best to draft and what cards support each build. PLUS: Storytime with Meghan ramps up in Dominaria as the Phyrexian invasion grows ever more powerful, Maria can't drink out of a can, and have you seen MTV's newest hit Spider House? Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Ga...
The Locked Tower Mystery
November 29, 2022 15:14 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBOn this episode, Maria and Meghan get back to paper play with a primer in Pioneer! (Is that enough P's for ya?) After a couple of weekends of Regional Championships, your hosts recap the top decks in one of competitive tabletop's biggest formats. PLUS: An update on the Dominaria and Brothers' War Magic story, Flavor Text Theatre: Movie Pitches, and can playing The Randomizer really predict the weather?! It just might! Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep ...
The One With the Wasp
November 22, 2022 15:56 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBOn this episode, Maria and Meghan attempt to evade a rogue wasp trapped inside their studio - all while trying to improve your Brothers' War Limited game! Get the data behind big wins, as your hosts dive into 17Lands to let you know how to stop losing, already! PLUS: a crack-a-pack of the new Jumpstart set (ZOMBIES!) featuring new anime art and two brand-new-to-Magic cards. Judge Rob also stops by to teach you how to teach someone new how to play the game...just in time for the holidays! Tha...
Maria Outs Herself as a Thief on Her Own Podcast
November 15, 2022 17:14 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBOn 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! Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep ...
Brothers’ War Rules w/ Judge Rob!
November 08, 2022 14:13 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBOn 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 BON...
Magic30 Wrap & More!
November 01, 2022 17:54 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBOn this episode, Maria and Meghan wrap up all the action that was Magic30 this past weekend! PLUS: A look inside the 2022 World Championship (the best decks, players & moments), an exclusive Brothers' War preview card and a peek at some of the most exciting cards previewed so far! Thanks to Wizards of the Coast for the free preview content! Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’...
World Championship 2022 Preview
October 25, 2022 13:41 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBOn this episode, Maria and Meghan get ready for the biggest Magic event in 3 years (!!): Magic30 and the World Championship! Find out who our hosts think will win, what the best strategies might be in Dominaria United Draft, and what decks they expect to see at the top tables in Standard and Explorer. If you've been looking for something fun to play on the ladder - they've got tons of awesome decklists for you! PLUS: Meghan will NOT stop saying *BLEEEP*. Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen t...
Mark Rosewater Answers YOUR Questions!
October 18, 2022 12:58 - 58 minutes - 53.1 MBOn this episode, Maria and Meghan welcome back very special guest (and Head Designer of Magic the Gathering) Mark Rosewater to answer YOUR burning questions! Find out what it's like to design a set of Magic, what's the best part about game design and what's the worst -- what it's really like to work in "The Pit" and more! Special shout-out to our patrons who supplied us with these amazing questions. Mark also joins in for a game of Flavor Text Theatre: Movie Pitches: Unfinity edition! Become...
Good Luck High Five and the Bens
October 11, 2022 14:38 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBOn this episode, Maria and Meghan welcome two very special guests to the show: Ben Wheeler and Ben Ulmer of LoadingReadyRun! Whether or not you believe this quartet could be a great experimental jazz band or perhaps a gang of mystery-solving magicians, this episode is here to surprise and delight you. From a game of Stump the Expert, MadLibs that almost kill Meghan, to a few new additions to "Oops, This Card is Hot" -- thankfully, as they say, everything that happens in Canada, stays in Canad...
Unfinity w/ Mark Rosewater
October 04, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBOn this episode, Maria and Meghan welcome extra, super, mega special guest: Head Designer for Magic the Gathering: Mark Rosewater! Mark joins our two hosts to chat about the brand new and extremely fun un-set Unfinity. Learn about the format's draft archetypes before you throw down with your friends, hear stories from behind-the-scenes of the set's development, and laugh along with the man, the myth, the Mark -- the person who just might love this game more than anyone else. Become a GLH5 Pa...
Hammering Some War
September 27, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBOn this episode, Maria and Meghan welcome TWO very special guests to the show to learn all about the wide (wonderful?) world of Warhammer 40K! Minneapolis Warhammer expert and Demon Price Will Roberts joins the crew to teach everyone about Warhammer lore and the unique stories behind each of the four new Commander decks and their factions. Then, Judge Rob stops by to show you how to easily transform your Warhammer Commander precons into decks for Oathbreaker - a quick and easy multiplayer Com...
A Bear on a Rampage
September 20, 2022 15:13 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBOn 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. Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GL...
Dominaria Draft Data Deep Dive
September 13, 2022 15:16 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBOn 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. Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with Th...
Are You “Out of Town”?
September 06, 2022 14:22 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBOn this episode, Maria and Meghan share their first impressions of Magic's newest format: Dominaria United! Following a big prerelease weekend, find out what your hosts thought of this brand new Limited format -- including what cards overperformed! PLUS: a look at the draft archetypes (including a few SECRET archetypes that are mega-powerful) and a very important question about what animal is the most religious. Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy So...
Dominaria United Rules w/ Judge Rob!
August 30, 2022 14:31 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBGet ready for your Dominaria United prerelease this weekend with the help of Judge Rob! Rob covers all of the new and returning mechanics as well as the tricky individual cards that might trip you up as you're throwing down. Even if you think you know everything about how these new cards work, we promise you'll learn something! PLUS: Cutest and Grossest Card of Dominaria United are crowned and a certain someone is Sleeveless in Seattle. Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic New...
500 Episodes!!!
August 23, 2022 17:32 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBOn this episode, Maria and Meghan celebrate the astonishing milestone of 500 episodes of this podcast! It is truly incredible - and everyone who's listened (or watched!) over the years is to thank. Come hang out as they celebrate with a musical episode that touches on Magic turning 30, "bad guys" in the game, endless preview seasons and more! Oh...and did we mention there are some SICK giveaways?! Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF M...
Why Do You Play Magic?
August 16, 2022 15:23 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBOn 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! Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic Yo...
2022: The State of Design
August 09, 2022 15:37 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBOn 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. Become a GLH5 Patron...
Dominaria United: First Look
August 02, 2022 15:10 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBOn 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." Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF...
Oops, They’re Hot
July 26, 2022 17:56 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBOn this episode, Maria and Meghan showcase the best ways to play Magic the Gathering! Whether you're new to the game and wondering how to connect with it (and the community), if you're trying to introduce some friends to the joy that is Magic Brain Rot or you're looking to get your groove back with different approaches to the game - you're in luck! PLUS: some cards that have art that is somehow accidentally hot and Jiff peanut butter gets a catchy new slogan, courtesy of Meghan. Become a GLH...
The History of Magic the Gathering
July 19, 2022 09:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MBOn this episode, Maria regales you with the history of Magic the Gathering! Find out how exactly the game got its start, what was so cool about early playtesting, and what key element came to Richard Garfield in a "Eureka!" moment on an Oregon mountainside. PLUS: Meghan finds some of the...stranger...music hits of 1991. It's a super interesting history lesson with details you definitely will hear here for the first time! Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkee...
Baldur? I Barely Know ‘Er!
July 12, 2022 09:00 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBOn this episode, Maria and Meghan give you their first thoughts about Magic's newest Arena-only set -- Alchemy Horizons: Battle for Baldur's Gate! Find out how Maria trophied her very first Sealed event (get yourself ready for the Qualifier Play-In this weekend!) and what archetype each color pair is trying to do in Draft. Don't draft without the knowledge your hosts have loving packed into this episode of awesomeness, okay?! Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The ...
Oh No, We Answered Your Questions
July 05, 2022 17:37 - 1 hour - 59 MBOn this episode, Maria and Meghan sit back in a pool of their own sweat, turn down the volume on Judy Justice, and answer your burning questions! That's right! It's time for a Summer AMA, GLHF style! PLUS: Updates on a new Banned & Restricted announcement impacting Alchemy & Historic - as well as some buffs and nerfs that hope to shake up the format. Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel ...
Six Sides of Fun
June 28, 2022 15:47 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBOn 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...
Double Trouble
June 21, 2022 14:17 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBOn this episode, Maria and Meghan give you a preview of Magic's newest set: Double Masters 2022! Find out what each color trio is hoping to do in Draft before you hit up your local prerelease or share a box with some friends. Find out what cards are being reprinted -- and get a first peek at an exclusive GLHF preview card! It's ICONIC. (You have to say "ICONIC" with a British accent.) PLUS: a giveaway that you're definitely not gonna want to miss! Happy summer heatwave, friends! Become a GLH...
Definitely A Show About Magic
June 14, 2022 18:14 - 48 minutes - 44 MBOn this episode, Maria and Meghan unbox some surprise packages from Wizards of the Coast (!!) Find out what's inside ... and how they use it to play Flavor Text Theatre: Movie Pitches! PLUS: Meghan regales us with the final chapter of the New Capenna Story and Maria issues an ultimatum about a certain show everyone needs to watch. ...She isn't kidding. Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Games YouTube Channe...