On 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 Patr...
Aug 09, 2022•51 min•Ep 498•Transcript available on Metacast On 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 Up...
Aug 02, 2022•49 min•Ep 497•Transcript available on Metacast On 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, courte...
Jul 26, 2022•52 min•Ep 496•Transcript available on Metacast On 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 Magi...
Jul 19, 2022•49 min•Ep 495•Transcript available on Metacast 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?! Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Ma...
Jul 12, 2022•52 min•Ep 494•Transcript available on Metacast On 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 Gam...
Jul 05, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep 493•Transcript available on Metacast On 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 craft...
Jun 28, 2022•49 min•Ep 492•Transcript available on Metacast On 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 ...
Jun 21, 2022•44 min•Ep 491•Transcript available on Metacast On 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 Y...
Jun 15, 2022•48 min•Ep 490•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Maria and Meghan grab their pickaxes, those cute hats with little lights on them, and their spelunking ropes (?) to explore a brand new Magic format: Explorer! Get inspired with tons of fun decklists (the format is the Wild West!) no matter your preferred play style. PLUS: It’s New Capenna Storytime Chapter 4, and your hosts taste the rainbow in a whole new…disturbing…way. Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GL...
Jun 07, 2022•53 min•Ep 489•Transcript available on Metacast On 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...
May 31, 2022•59 min•Ep 488•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Maria and Meghan roll out the red carpet for Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur’s Gate – diving into the new cards, mechanics, and flavor of Magic’s next set release. What would your background enchantment be called? And what would it do? PLUS: A recap of this past weekend’s exciting events at the New Capenna Championship, including the win rates of the top decks so you can figure out what to play on the ladder! Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Wee...
May 24, 2022•44 min•Ep 487•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Maria and Meghan get you ready for this weekend’s New Capenna Championship! They’ll let you know what the top decks in both Standard and Historic are heading into the last big tournament of the year (other than the World Championship, of course). And speaking of the World Championship, your intrepid hosts will also update you on the race for Worlds as 19 competitors get sent to battle on Magic’s biggest stage. PLUS: A basketball update??? Become a GLH5 Patron T...
May 17, 2022•47 min•Ep 485•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Maria and Meghan share their harrowing tales of the format that is Street of New Capenna Draft. It’s tough out there kids. But what can you do to get those wins? Your hosts are here to help…if at all possible. PLUS: New Capenna Storytime: Chapter 2, and the double-M’s get to pack-crackin’ for Flavor Text Theatre: Movie Pitches! Special bonus: find out which famous dude probably stabbed people in the back for the government! Donate to Abortion Funds and Ge...
May 10, 2022•58 min•Ep 485•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Maria and Meghan recap their experiences with Magic’s newest set: Streets of New Capenna! Find out what lessons they’ve learned so far in Limited (draft and sealed) — the answers might surprise you! PLUS: The first chapter of New Capenna story is a thrilling one (do they keep angels in cages?!) and Meghan learns a tough truth about wildfires. Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Ga...
May 03, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep 484•Transcript available on Metacast 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 t...
Apr 26, 2022•45 min•Ep 483•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Maria and Meghan welcome back very special guest Judge Rob to cover all the new and returning mechanics and tricky cards in Streets of New Capenna! Your in-store prerelease is coming up this weekend and you don’t want to go in unprepared! After all, Arena won’t automatically do things correctly for you IRL! PLUS: Cutest and Grossest cards are crowned and your trio of hosts invents a …desert? …drink? …horrible snack? that nature truly wishes had neve...
Apr 19, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Ep 482•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Maria and Meghan get down and dirty with the new and returning mechanics and spicy new cards of Streets of New Capenna! Find out how the five crime families will represent themselves on the battlefield and which one you might make a deal (you can’t refuse) with. PLUS: Where does Halo come from, really? And exactly what toilet is it made inside?! Meghan also wraps up the Neon Dynasty story (get the tissues ready!) Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with...
Apr 12, 2022•56 min•Ep 181•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Maria and Meghan break down the big Organized Play announcement that rocked the Magic multiverse. How does the new system work? What does it mean for you? When does it start? Your hosts are here with all the answers! PLUS: Kamigawa Neon Dynasty storytime’s penultimate episode — and important questions are asked like, would YOU lick a Picasso? And just how long is Canada? Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch...
Apr 05, 2022•52 min•Ep 480•Transcript available on Metacast On 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. Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board Ga...
Mar 29, 2022•56 min•Ep 479•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Maria and Meghan talk about the “Stream Heard ‘Round the World” that made waves last week with updates to MTG Arena’s economy. Why was it received so very, very badly? What changes were previewed that made fans the most upset? And what should Wizards of the Coast do differently moving forward? PLUS: Streets of New Capenna hits stores next month (!!) and your hosts get you ready with a first look at Magic’s newest crime world set! Are you ready to ta...
Mar 22, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep 478•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Maria and Meghan recap the total epicness that was the Neon Dynasty Championship! Find out what top decks you should be screen-shotting for the ladder in Alchemy and Historic — as well as weird decks that had great winrates! PLUS: What did this tournament do for Alchemy’s reputation in the wider Magic world? New cards are arriving on Arena THIS week! Take a break from this messed up world to have some fun with your two hosts. <3 Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen ...
Mar 15, 2022•45 min•Ep 477•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Maria and Meghan prepare you for this weekend’s Neon Dynasty Championship! They’ll kick it off with a discussion about Magic the Gathering’s newest format: Alchemy. What do we all think about Alchemy now that it’s been out in the world for a little while? What do we think will happen with it in the future? Why does it seem like it’s failing? What Alchemy decks will the pros bring to battle — and will Naya Runes RUIN the day? All these question...
Mar 08, 2022•55 min•Ep 476•Transcript available on Metacast On 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. Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to We...
Mar 01, 2022•48 min•Ep 475•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Maria and Meghan do a deep dive into the data behind the win rates of cards in Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty! Find out what you should be picking in draft! You’ll learn about the Top 10 Best Cards of any rarity, the best color pairs to draft, and the best commons of each color. PLUS: A discussion of the Alta Fox hedge fund Magic proposition and Meghan shows off her Googling skills in ways you’ve never dreamed of. Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Sign up for the GLHF No-Invitatio...
Feb 22, 2022•56 min•Ep 474•Transcript available on Metacast 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. Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Sign up for the GLHF No-Invitational Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check out our Board ...
Feb 15, 2022•47 min•Ep 473•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Maria and Meghan welcome Judge Rob back to the show to break down all the new & tricky rules, mechanics and cards that come along with this week’s release of Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty! Make sure you’re ready for your prerelease with all the info you need to play like a pro. PLUS: Cutest and Grossest Card are crowned and your two intrepid hosts enter the UltraPRO Olympics…?!? Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Sign up for the GLHF No-Invitational Listen to Weekly Magi...
Feb 08, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep 472•Transcript available on Metacast On 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. Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Sign up for the GLHF No-Invitational Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Che...
Feb 01, 2022•49 min•Ep 471•Transcript available on Metacast 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?! Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic...
Jan 25, 2022•52 min•Ep 470•Transcript available on Metacast 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. Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF...
Jan 18, 2022•51 min•Ep 469•Transcript available on Metacast 
