On this episode, Maria and Meghan take a walk down memory lane - revisiting what they loved most about Khans of Tarkir block. A great draft format! Fun dragons! Sweet uncommons! There was so much to love! But don't worry. Meghan also reacts to the new version of Siege Rhino, live on mic. PLUS: a sneak peek at Spiderman x MTG and some unforgettable Fast and the Furious Movie Pitches! Support us on Patreon! Subscribe to our Commander Channel! Get sweet sleeves: Dragon Shield!&nbs...
Mar 06, 2025•59 min•Ep 632•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Maria and Tyler talk everything MagicCON Chicago after an amazing weekend of Magic! You'll hear everything from behind the scenes of the Pro Tour, plus previews of lots of what's coming in 2025 - from Tarkir to Edge of Eternities to Avatar! 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 Merch Look! It’s our GLH...
Feb 27, 2025•53 min•Ep 631•Transcript available on Metacast STOP THE PRESSES!!! On this episode, Meghan and Tyler bring you all the Magic the Gathering news that's been announced over the past couple of weeks. Buckle up, because it's a LOT of news! From a new Magic movie to Commander brackets to the upcoming MagicCON Chicago & Pro Tour -- we had to buy a bigger podcast just to fit all this news inside! Support us on Patreon! Subscribe to our Commander Channel! Get sweet sleeves: Dragon Shield! Use code GLHF for 5% off! Visit lo...
Feb 20, 2025•54 min•Ep 630•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Maria and Meghan welcome Tyler back to the pod to talk about the Aetherdrift prerelease! Find out what cards over-performed, what cards felt like they could use a bit more gas, and how Max Speed makes games play out on a whole other level. PLUS: seven-layer bars return to haunt the crew again, Maria has a thing for buttery shuffles, and how to make a tournament pairing against your friend turn from a big bummer into a win/win. Support us on Patreon! Subscribe to our ...
Feb 13, 2025•47 min•Ep 629•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Judge Rob stops by the podcast to chat everything Aetherdrift ahead of the prerelease this weekend! From tricky new mechanics (and we ain't talkin' about the kind in auto shops!) to corner case cards that'll leave you in the dust, Rob lays down the rules so you can feel confident when you step up to the starting line. PLUS: Cutest and Grossest Card are crowned (including a new All Time Cutest Card champion!) Support us on Patreon! Subscribe to our Commander Channel! ...
Feb 07, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Ep 628•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Maria and Tyler are ready to kick it into high gear and give you a first look at the new cards and mechanics of Aetherdrift! From the six (!!) different art treatments in this set (do you love 'em or hate 'em?) to how exactly you gain Max Speed or Exhaust, we'll have you raring to win the Ghirapur Grand Prix -- blue shells be darned! Support us on Patreon! Subscribe to our Commander Channel! Get sweet sleeves: Dragon Shield! Use code GLHF for 5% off! ...
Jan 30, 2025•59 min•Ep 627•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Maria and Meghan give you all the tools you need to get started in Commander! From how to pick a deck that suits your play style to common pitfalls to avoid -- this episode will have you slinging 100 cards sooner than you can say DON'T PLAY NARSET! PLUS: Your intrepid hosts crack some Collector Boosters of Innistrad Remastered to celebrate our return to plane of classic horror and a rousing game of The Randomizer! Support us on Patreon! Subscribe to our Commander Cha...
Jan 23, 2025•46 min•Ep 626•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, it's all about the games, baby! Friend of the show (and some guy we know) Nels stops by to quiz Maria and Meghan on which Magic the Gathering cards contain real words and which are totally made up. Think your score can beat the hosts? Turns out this game's trickier than you might think! PLUS: A game of Flavor Text Theatre Match Game heads to New Capenna. This episode is a ton of fun, so set your vibe to LAUGHS! Support us on Patreon! Subscribe to our Commander Channe...
Jan 16, 2025•57 min•Ep 625•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Maria and Meghan make some bold predicitions about what might be headed our way for Magic the Gathering in 2025. From Pro Tours to possible bans to putrid sets, these two look into their crystal ball and predict it all! PLUS: a tournament report from the first ever Spotlight Series in Atlanta and Meghan roasts Kansas City for some reason??? Take the GLHF Survey to Win an Amazing Prize! Support us on Patreon! Subscribe to our Commander Channel! Get sweet sleeves: ...
Jan 09, 2025•43 min•Ep 624•Transcript available on Metacast Ready for a whirlwind tour of Magic the Gathering in 2024? Join Maria and Meghan as they count down the year’s most epic releases, most dramatic changes, and hottest of hot takes! Get the inside scoop on which sets soared—and which ones stumbled—before catching a sneak peek at what 2025 has in store. Hint: it's a lot! Take the GLHF Survey & Win an Amazing Prize! Support us on Patreon! Subscribe to our Commander Channel! Get sweet sleeves: Dragon Shield! Use code GLHF f...
Jan 02, 2025•55 min•Ep 623•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, we celebrate the best and the worst of 2024 with the annual GLHF Chrimby Awards! From Cutest Card of the Year to Biggest Drama, everything you know and love about Magic gets an award! Take the GLHF Survey & Win an Amazing Prize! 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 Merch Look! It’s our GLHF...
Dec 26, 2024•55 min•Ep 622•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Maria and Meghan discuss the new Banned & Restricted announcement that's turned the Magic community on its head! Modern is heading into uncharted territory—will it survive with powerhouses like Mox Opal and Splinter Twin busting out of their cardboard prisons?! PLUS: a blast from the past, Maria is a Victorian orphan confirmed, and a rousing rendition of Flavor Text Theatre: Match Game! Support Gathering for Good Support us on Patreon! Subscribe to our Commander ...
Dec 19, 2024•44 min•Ep 621•Transcript available on Metacast Strap in, friendos! On this episode, Maria’s fresh off PAX Unplugged and ready to dish on all the unexpected shenanigans, epic encounters, and tabletop treasures she discovered. Meanwhile, Meghan’s got some purr-fectly precious news on the kitten front! PLUS: Things get downright eerie as the Innistrad Remastered previews roll in. And if that’s not enough, Meghan spills the beans on a bizarre new Commander deck she’s brewing—with a...unique...win condition. Support us on Patreon! Subscribe...
Dec 12, 2024•40 min•Ep 620•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Dec 05, 2024•49 min•Ep 619•Transcript available on Metacast Brace yourselves, Magic fans! In this episode, Maria and Meghan unveil some game-changing news rocking the Magic the Gathering universe. 🚀 Word on the street is that Hasbro is testing an all-new, standalone platform for playing Commander online—totally separate from Arena! Could this revolutionize how we battle multiplayer-style? 🤔 PLUS: Pioneer Masters is on the horizon, aiming to bring a whopping 99% of the Pioneer format to Arena. Don't miss this episode packed with thrilling updates and in...
Nov 28, 2024•47 min•Ep 618•Transcript available on Metacast Support us on Patreon! Subscribe to our NEW Commander Channel! **New Sponsor Dragon Shield! Use code GLHF for 5% off! **Visit longtime sponsor Card Kingdom ! Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Look! It’s our GLHF YouTube Channel Follow us on Bluesky Peep Our Insta Everything GLHF is on our Website...
Nov 21, 2024•44 min•Ep 617•Transcript available on Metacast Brace yourselves for an action-packed episode as Maria, Meghan, and Tyler plunge into the Magic the Gathering Foundations prerelease! Relive the exhilaration of your very first prerelease through Tyler's fresh eyes. Witness Meghan's excitement as she smashes face with her self-proclaimed "ruthless" deck, leaving opponents in the dust. Navigate the rollercoaster of emotions with Maria as she reflects on her "gentleman's 2-2" record. Most importantly, join us in exploring the newest Magic set that...
Nov 14, 2024•46 min•Ep 616•Transcript available on Metacast Are you ready to shake your Foundations?! Get prepped for the Foundations prerelease this weekend with the help of Judge Rob! Rob walks you through the new rules changes to blocking & assigning combat damage and explains some tricky card interactions so you can stay on top of your game! Support us on Patreon! Subscribe to our NEW Commander Channel! **New Sponsor Dragon Shield! Use code GLHF for 5% off! **Visit longtime sponsor Card Kingdom ! Buy Some Sweet...
Nov 07, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep 615•Transcript available on Metacast Turn and face the strange, indeed. Magic the Gathering is in for some big changes in 2025 and Meghan and Maria are here to tell you all about each one! From Universes Beyond making its way into Standard, to 6 full Standard sets a year (eventually a format of 5,000 cards!), to changes in how damage is assigned - no matter what your personal opinion about any of it, it's a fact to say Magic certainly won't look the same. PLUS: a wrap of World Championship 30 and the proud Minnesotan legacy of Hall...
Oct 31, 2024•51 min•Ep 614•Transcript available on Metacast Get ready for the Magic the Gathering World Championship this weekend with our handy dandy viewer's guide! Maria and Tyler walk you through the top Standard decks, what to look out for in draft, and pick the player to win it all! Support us on Patreon! Subscribe to our NEW Commander Channel! **New Sponsor Dragon Shield! Use code GLHF for 5% off! **Visit longtime sponsor Card Kingdom ! Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Look! It’s our GLHF YouTube Channel F...
Oct 24, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep 613•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Maria and Meghan teach you how to play Commander variant Archenemy and have a blast doing it! Find out what cards to add to your scheme deck if you're the Archenemy or what group hug effects to play if you're on the team of heroes. PLUS: Flavor Text Theatre presents Trick-or-Treat with some terrifying costumes from Duskmourn! And Maria invents a troubling new sport. Support us on Patreon! Subscribe to our NEW Commander Channel! **New Sponsor Dragon Shield! ...
Oct 17, 2024•42 min•Ep 612•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, the return of Meghan! She’s back in the co-host chair and ready to catch up on all of the drama, drafts, and more from the previous week. PLUS: Flavor Text Theater returns to the Sharpie Game as your hosts attempt to break cards by removing rules text, Maria’s eye falls out, and Meghan gets EGG on her face during The Randomizer. Support us on Patreon! Subscribe to our NEW Commander Channel! **New Sponsor Dragon Shield! Use code GLHF for 5% off! **Visit longtime spons...
Oct 10, 2024•42 min•Ep 611•Transcript available on Metacast Get ready for a game-changing episode! Maria welcomes Tyler, the newest member of the GLHF family, to dive deep into Duskmourn draft data and unravel the Commander calamity shaking up the Magic community. With major cards banned and Wizards of the Coast taking control, what does the future hold for Magic’s most beloved format? PLUS: Want to dominate Duskmourn drafts? Tyler, an MTG Arena millionaire, shares his insider secrets on how to win big (with a little help from 17lands.) Support us ...
Oct 03, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep 610•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Maria and Meghan share their first impressions of Duskmorn: House of Horror following the prerelease last weekend. What cards and strategies over-performed? What left them wanting more? And what white card gets named the first “What Is This Card?!?” of the year? PLUS: Hollywood is calling! It’s Flavor Text Theatre: Duskmorn Movie Pitches! Support us on Patreon! Subscribe to our NEW Commander Channel! **New Sponsor Dragon Shield! Use code GLHF for 5% off! **Visi...
Sep 26, 2024•54 min•Ep 609•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, we step into the haunted halls of Duskmourn: House of Horror to get ready for the TERRIFYING upcoming prerelease with Judge Rob! Learn all about the tricky new cards and mechanics and feel ready to face your greatest fears…or just your round 3 opponent. Players, beware! Support us on Patreon! Subscribe to our NEW Commander Channel! **New Sponsor Dragon Shield! Use code GLHF for 5% off! **Visit longtime sponsor Card Kingdom ! Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Look! It’s our GLHF Yo...
Sep 21, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep 608•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Maria and Meghan introduce you to the terrifying new world of Duskmorn: House of Horror draft with a look at the 10 new draft archetypes! Learn what to pick up when you throw down at the upcoming prerelease and get a peek at some seriously spooky new cards. PLUS: It’s Duskmourn: Chapter 3 in Storytime with Meghan and is someone (or two someone’s) cake drunk???? Support us on Patreon! Subscribe to our NEW Commander Channel! **New Sponsor Dragon Shield! Use code GLHF f...
Sep 12, 2024•46 min•Ep 607•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Maria and Meghan find themselves trapped inside the haunted mansion that is the plane of Duskmourn…and it appears there is no way out. Will you split the party or follow along with our brave hosts as they take you to see the terrifying sights that are the new mechanics, new cards and fancy new treatments that await with the release of Magic’s newest set? PLUS: Duskmorn Story – chapter 2! Support us on Patreon! Subscribe to our NEW Commander Channel! **New Spons...
Sep 05, 2024•58 min•Ep 606•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Maria and Meghan bring you the latest news from the multiverse! A game-changing Banned & Restricted announcement shakes up Modern and Pioneer as a notorious feathered fiend finally gets the axe. What do these bans reveal about how Wizards of the Coast approaches card testing? PLUS: Missing the thrill of GPs? Get ready to celebrate because the Magic Spotlight Series is debuting in 2025! We’ve got all the juicy details on these exciting new tournaments. And don’t miss the chil...
Aug 29, 2024•47 min•Ep 605•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Maria and Meghan try out the trend of sharpie-ing Magic cards to change their rules text. What magnificent (or cursed) creations can they come up with in 3-minutes or less? Find out! PLUS: a preview of MagicCon Vegas (65 days away!) and how to plan your trip if you’re heading to the desert for some Magic action. Support us on Patreon! Subscribe to our NEW Commander Channel! **New Sponsor Dragon Shield! Use code GLHF for 5% off! **Visit longtime sponsor Card Kingdom ! Buy S...
Aug 22, 2024•38 min•Ep 604•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Maria and Meghan welcome Principal Magic Designer Gavin Verhey to the GLHF studio! Gavin talks Mystery Booster 2, the best & worst parts of his job, and – perhaps most crucially – picks the top 3 greatest Disney Channel Original Movies. PLUS: we try to stump Gavin in a game of The Randomizer! It’s an episode not to be missed! Support us on Patreon! Subscribe to our NEW Commander Channel! **New Sponsor Dragon Shield! Use code GLHF for 5% off! **Visit longtim...
Aug 15, 2024•55 min•Ep 603•Transcript available on Metacast 
