Episode 207 - A new product is on the Horizon and Alex & Ben have got some predictions for what's going to be in it. We also discuss the dominance of Izzet Phoenix in Bilbao, Tampa Bay, and Philly, and then get right into it. What counterspells will be in? Land cycles? Are their cards so valuable that they would break the set itself? Join The MMCast Patreon Follow us on YouTube - Every Friday we release a video of this podcast with card images! Follow us on Facebook and join the conversation...
Mar 20, 2019•56 min•Ep. 207
Episode 206 - Ben and Alex go deep discussing the Modern deck archetypes that gain significantly from the new London Mulligan. The guys also discuss the recent "No Bannings" announcement and go into a brief history of decks which many called to be banned but were ultimately solvable without bannings. Join The MMCast Patreon Follow us on YouTube - Every Friday we release a video of this podcast with card images! Follow us on Facebook and join the conversation on the Official Masters of Modern Fac...
Mar 15, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 206
Ben is joined by Michael Grothe to discuss making Day 2 of the Grand Prix LA with Izzet Phoenix, the very archetype that won the whole thing. Ben gos in deep about his match ups, his wins and losses, and provides a deep decktech on the hottest deck in modern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 06, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 207
Alex and Ben interview Magic game designer Andrew Brown about designing for Modern, then they discuss the big news that dropped today: the release of a non-Standard booster set called Modern Horizons, and the experimental new London Mulligan! Join The MMCast Patreon https://www.Patreon.com/TheMMCast Follow us on YouTube - Every Friday we release a video of this podcast with card images! Follow us on Facebook and join the conversation on the Official Masters of Modern Facebook group - https://www...
Mar 01, 2019•50 min•Ep. 206
In this special episode, we preview a new sister podcast to the MMCast focused on Arena called "Best of One" with Alex, Ben, and friend of the show, Michael Grothe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 20, 2019•52 min•Ep. 205
Ben and Alex discuss the results of the GP Toronto and the SCG Classic, then talk to Magic finance guru Chaz Andres about price predictions. Join The MMCast Patreon https://www.Patreon.com/TheMMCast Follow us on YouTube - Every Friday we release a video of this podcast with card images! Follow us on Facebook and join the conversation on the Official Masters of Modern Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/17038... Also please make sure to follow us on Twitter: @theMMcast - http://www.t...
Feb 13, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 204
Ben and Alex discuss the recent appearance of Spectacle cards in Modern events and then discuss the best alternative win conditions in the format! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 06, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 203
Ben and Alex welcome Gavin Verhey, Magic's Product Architect, onto the show to discuss the future of Modern and the recent banning of Krark Clan Ironworks! It's our 200th Episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 30, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 202
The Masters of Modern 199 and a Half: Ravnica Allegiance Set Review Part 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 29, 2019•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 201
The Masters of Modern 199 and a Half: Ravnica Allegiance Set Review Part 1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 26, 2019•59 min•Ep. 200
Alex and Ben bring a special Hong Kong experience to the podcast with The MMCast exclusive Ravnica Allegiance preview card! Also, they count down the top 10 graveyard hate cards in modern. Happy new year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 09, 2019•38 min•Ep. 199
Alex and Ben return to discuss the fate of Ben and his brother and Grand Prix Portland, as well as to discuss the new change stop the Magic Pro Tour circuit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 31, 2018•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 198
The Masters of Modern 197: Michael Grothe returns to the show to discuss what Ben should play at Grand Prix Portland, and to react to the lack of modern bannings last week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 04, 2018•53 min•Ep. 197
The Masters of Modern Podcast #196: Happy Thanksgiving! Ben and Alex discuss their Ultimate Masters exclsuive preview card Disrupting Shoal and break down Pro tour guilds of Ravnica Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 24, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 196
The Masters of Modern Podcast #195: Bant Spirits Wins GP Atlanta, Ultimate Masters Reaction and More! Ben and Alex break down the top decks of GP Atlanta and react to the announcement of Ultimate Masters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 12, 2018•53 min•Ep. 195
MMCast 194: Amulet Titan and the Undead Decks of Modern - Alex and Ben discuss the return of Amulet Titan at the top tables and the other decks in moderns history that have survived bannings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 03, 2018•53 min•Ep. 194
MMCast 193: The Rise of Arclight Phoenix in Modern - Alex returns to the podcast to discuss his favorite new card Arclight Phoenix, as well as several other awesome decks that have popped up in modern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 29, 2018•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 193
The Masters of Modern Podcast 192: Ashlen Rose returns to chat Card Kingdom's 'The Chalice' Tournament, Tron and More! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 22, 2018•43 min•Ep. 192
MMCast 191: Guilds of Ravnica Set Review Part 2: Alex and Ben break down the best cards in Guilds of Ravnica Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 12, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 191
MMCast 190: Guilds of Ravnica Set Review Part 1: Alex and Ben break down the best cards in Guilds of Ravnica Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 04, 2018•45 min•Ep. 190
The Masters of Modern Podcast 189: Reuben Bresler returns to the show to discuss the future of MTG and whether or not it's going to be in a better place in 2020. We talk pro play, online presence, finance and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 21, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 189
Ben and Alex preview their brand new spoiler card for Guilds of Ravnica, Knight of Autumn. It's an exciting card with major uses in the modern format. Be sure to like, subscribe and comment below! Also, the show is viable as a full audio podcast weekly wherever podcasts can be found! @BenBatemanMedia @KessWylie @Dudardd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 14, 2018•52 min•Ep. 188
Ben is joined by Magic veteran Reuben Bresler to discuss the history of control decks in modern and the rise of blue white control as a tier 1 deck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 08, 2018•45 min•Ep. 187
Alex and Ben break down the concern of counterfeits and their overwhelming effect on Magic the Gathering and it's secondary economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 31, 2018•52 min•Ep. 186
Ben and Alex return from Grand Prix Los Angeles to discuss the total lack of modern banning this week and to break down the art of chaos drafting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 24, 2018•48 min•Ep. 185
Ben and Alex return to the top ten series, counting down each of their top ten blue/red cards in modern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 17, 2018•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 184
Ben and Alex recap the top modern decks from the Pro Tour and Michael Grothe returns to the show to discuss is epic qualification for the Beta draft at Gencon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 10, 2018•57 min•Ep. 183
Ben sits down with senior Magic designer Gavin Verhey to discuss the creation of the modern format and how Gavin unknowingly contributed to it's inception before working at WOTC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 26, 2018•58 min•Ep. 182
Alex is joined by returning guest Michael Grothe to discuss the standard challenger decks and to ponder whether or not modern could have the same product available in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 19, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 180
Ben and Kessler return to discuss the impact of this weeks banning announcement or lack thereof. With no immediate changes to the modern format they discuss when Stoneforge will be unbanned and what cards could be on the cutting room floor come the next modern PT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 05, 2018•53 min•Ep. 178
