Yeehaw! Grab your cowboy boots, your gold panning …pan, and your chaps (whatever kind floats your boat) and hop on this runaway train to Thunder Junction! Judge Rob stops by the show to let you in on all the tricky new cards, mechanics, and interactions you’ll wanna keep in mind when you head to your prerelease this weekend. Oh, and don’t forget that we crown Cutest and Grossest card! It’s a show even Oko and his gang could love! Subscribe to our NEW Commander Channel! Be...
Apr 11, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep 585•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode (recorded April 1st of 2024, I am letting you know for no particular reason), Maria and Meghan dive in to their Top 3 X-Files episodes of all time! This is an X-Files podcast, after all, and has been for nearly 11 years. Just so we’re all clear! Find out what episode makes Maria cry LIVE on air and which one Meghan can’t stop thinking about. PLUS: a rousing game of Mulder Text Theatre and The Randomizer spits out some truly random X-Files episodes from the archives! T...
Apr 04, 2024•55 min•Ep 584•Transcript available on Metacast Maria & Meghan don their ten-gallon hats and mount their trusty steeds to venture into the untamed frontier of Outlaws of Thunder Junction! Join the ranks of Oko’s notorious posse as we rustle up a first look at the fresh mechanics, rugged outlaws, and mythic-rare treasures hidden within a fortress-like vault, ripe for the taking for any daring soul brave enough to attempt the heist of the century. Saddle up, partners, and let’s ride into the sunset! Subscribe to our NEW Commande...
Mar 28, 2024•51 min•Ep 583•Transcript available on Metacast Maria and Meghan crack a pack of D&D Adventures in the Forgotten Realms and use their prognosticating power to determine the whereabouts of the missing Princess Kate Middleton. Trust us, it works! PLUS: a rundown of the current Standard format with some super fun decks. Spoiler alert: Standard is really fun again! 60 card power!! Subscribe to our NEW Commander Channel! Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Look! It’s our GLHF YouTube Channel Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Inst...
Mar 21, 2024•50 min•Ep 582•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Maria and Meghan regale you with tales of playing the new Fallout Commander precon decks — while wearing excellent costumes, of course. Plus, an examination of how their feelings (and questions!) about Commander are adapting as they play this new (to them) format. BONUS: Meghan falls and can’t get up, Maria revels in her morning slime, and Standard appears to be doing well! Subscribe to our NEW Commander Channel! Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Look! It’s the GLHF YouTub...
Mar 14, 2024•55 min•Ep 581•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Maria and Meghan take a look ahead at what’s in store this year for Magic the Gathering. From the all-animal plane of Bloomburrow to making in splash in Modern with Modern Horizons 3 to kickin’ it Old West style with Outlaws of Thunder Junction — 2024 looks to be a true banger of a year. Find out what your hosts are most excited about…and what questions they have about what lies ahead! Subscribe to our NEW Commander Channel! Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Lo...
Mar 07, 2024•58 min•Ep 580•Transcript available on Metacast Join Maria and Meghan as they recap their madcap adventures in the Windy City with a look back at everything that happened at MagicCON Chicago and Pro Tour Murders at Karlov Manor! From deep dish pizza puns to format-breaking decks to eating a helium-filled balloon — you’ll find yourself asking: what didn’t happen in Chicago?! Subscribe to our NEW Commander Channel! Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Look! It’s the GLHF YouTube Channel Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Follow us on Twitter Pe...
Feb 29, 2024•49 min•Ep 579•Transcript available on Metacast O n t h i s e p i s o d e , M a r i a a n d M e g h a n g i v e y o u a l l t h e i n f o y o u ‘ l l n e e d t o k n o w h e a d i n g i n t o P r o T o u r M u r d e r s a...
Feb 22, 2024•45 min•Ep 578•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Maria and Meghan grab their snorkeling gear to dive into the data behind Murders at Karlov Manor limited. Want to do better in Draft or Sealed? These two have got your back (and your nose!! Haha! Gotcha!!) PLUS: Meghan sorts Maria into categories, The Randomizer proves it is sentient yet again, and more! Subscribe to our NEW Commander Channel! Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Fo...
Feb 15, 2024•53 min•Ep 577•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Maria and Meghan don their deerstalker caps, their fancy Belgian mustaches and their rumpled tan raincoats as they turn on detective mode to solve the format of Murders at Karlov Manor! Find out what kind of deck Maria built at the prerelease and what she thinks of the new set ahead of its official release this week! PLUS: Flavor Text Theatre presents some (actually good) movie pitches and Meghan’s hair is NOT actually falling out. Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Wee...
Feb 08, 2024•52 min•Ep 576•Transcript available on Metacast Get ready for your Murders at Karlov Manor prerelease with Judge Rob! He’ll go over all the new cards and interactions, letting you know how everything works so you can battle like a pro at your game store. PLUS: Cutest and Grossest Card are crowned and Maria reveals her secret headcannon about Colombo. Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Fr...
Feb 01, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep 575•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Maria and Meghan explore the possibilities OF MURDER!!!!!!! on Ravnica. They gather a list of Legendary suspects and consider whether each one of them could have “dunnit.” PLUS: Maria heads to the docket to defend herself in Commander Court (dun dun!) and everyone learns exactly how much British lawyer wigs cost. You WILL be surprised. Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channe...
Jan 25, 2024•42 min•Ep 574•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Maria and Meghan go back to their roots with a Ravnica Remastered draft! Return to Ravnica was the first plane they ever visited back in 2012, so it’s a trip down memory lane! Find out what your hosts think of the format and how much nostalgia affected their play. PLUS: a rousing game of Pick, Lick or Flick – and Meghan finds a treasure hiding in her collection. Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Look! It...
Jan 18, 2024•42 min•Ep 573•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Maria and Meghan go to court. Commander Court, that is. Meghan stands accused of “being mean” with her choice of Narset as her first commander. Will you vote to convict or exonerate? It’s up to you! PLUS: a look at different kinds of interactive spells in Commander and a rousing game of Flavor Text Theatre: Movie Pitches! Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Follow...
Jan 10, 2024•50 min•Ep 572•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Maria and Meghan get robbed! Literally! Find out what happened when, on Christmas morning, “Santa” didn’t leave presents but instead stole them all. But your intrepid hosts will not be deterred! Thanks to generous support from the Magic community, they are up and on their feet and making content for you once again! PLUS: A Commander the Amateuring update, and a look ahead to 2024 as Maria and Meghan make some bold predictions about what’s in store for the...
Jan 04, 2024•48 min•Ep 571•Transcript available on Metacast Drumroll please! It’s time for the much anticipated 2023 Chrimby Awards! Maria and Meghan award the best of the best and the worst of the worst in Magic the Gathering for the past year. Find out what takes home the coveted Card of the Year award, Cutest Card of the Year, Best Drama and so much more. PLUS: A look back on all the sets of the year and what worked and what didn’t — and a peek ahead to 2024! Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy...
Dec 26, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep 570•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Maria and Meghan welcome back Judge Rob to the show to do a reprise of a listener-favorite segment: The Most Confusing Cards of the Year! Celebrate 2023 in all its incomprehensible glory as Judge Rob walks you through some of the most mind-bending rules scenarios — from bizarre mechanics to head-scratching rulings, you might question reality itself! PLUS: Continue the journey of Commander the Amateuring as Maria and Meghan dip their toes into the 100 card pool. Become a GL...
Dec 19, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep 569•Transcript available on Metacast 🌟 Dive into Intrigue with Good Luck High Five: The Murders at Karlov Manor! 🌟 🔍 In this can’t-miss episode, join the dynamic duo Maria and Meghan as they unveil the mysteries of 2024’s first sensational set: Murders at Karlov Manor! Step into the shadowy corners of Ravnica where a gripping whodunnit unfolds. Our hosts will guide you through this suspenseful journey, introducing you to the latest creature type to hit the streets – detectives! 🚨 Experience the tension as these savv...
Dec 12, 2023•48 min•Ep 568•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, join hosts Maria and Meghan as they welcome the esteemed Judge Rob to unravel the mesmerizing saga behind Magic the Gathering’s juggernaut of a format: Commander. Dive into the chronicles of this beloved format, from its humble origins to its meteoric rise as a colossus in the Magic universe. Judge Rob, a pioneer from the inception of Commander, brings to life the era when your life total could be 100, “Commanders” were known as “Generals”, and the ...
Dec 05, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep 567•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Maria and Meghan get out their wetsuits, snorkels, flippers and shark cages as they dive into the data for Lost Caverns of Ixalan draft! What monsters lurk below in the murky depths? (Spoiler alert: not many! They are mostly flying above in the skies stealing people’s french fries!) Find out how you can increase your win-rate by knowing what cards, draft strategies and colors put up the best results. Your hosts also take a look back on the draft formats of 2023 as a whole ...
Nov 28, 2023•56 min•Ep 566•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Maria and Meghan take a deep dive into the draft archetypes of Lost Caverns of Ixalan! Get a great roadmap about how to approach this shiny, new draft format — complete with interesting facts (which uncommon appears 20% more often than the others?) and stories from the fields of battle. PLUS: Meghan gets all Shakespearean up in here and Maria says Axe-Blaster far too many times to feel good about. Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy ...
Nov 22, 2023•55 min•Ep 565•Transcript available on Metacast On 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? Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Follow us on Twitter Peep ...
Nov 14, 2023•45 min•Ep 564•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Maria and Meghan welcome back Judge Rob to walk us through all of the tricky new cards and mechanics from Lost Caverns of Ixalan! Get prepped for your prerelease this weekend with the best primer in the biz! As always, you’re sure to learn something that will come in handy as Magic sets continue to increase in complexity. PLUS: Maria and Meghan scale back their yacht plans and Rob is a secret poet?? Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Bu...
Nov 07, 2023•2 hr 32 min•Ep 563•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Maria and Meghan celebrate Halloween by bringing you the most shocking new preview cards from Magic’s upcoming set: The Lost Caverns of Ixalan! You! Will! Be! Terrified! Hear all about some very exciting new cards that may find homes in Standard, Limited or Commander. PLUS: Meghan details a museum field trip and Maria recieves a very…interesting…gift in the mail. Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch L...
Oct 31, 2023•52 min•Ep 562•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, get a first lewk at the newest upcoming Magic the Gathering set: Lost Caverns of Ixalan! Learn about the set’s new (and complicated) mechanics, new cards (including an Elephant planeswalker!), and some pretty stunning art. PLUS: our hosts discuss Magic’s newest Universes Beyond property: MARVEL. Yep, it’s a big one! What does it mean for the game and how do we feel about it? Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet ...
Oct 25, 2023•55 min•Ep 561•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Maria and Meghan tackle the new type of booster rocking the Magic community: Play Boosters. What will this change mean for our favorite format (Draft?) What will it mean for Sealed? What will it mean for how players approach the game in general? Strap in for an in-depth discussion! PLUS: your intrepid hosts pitch a few genius ideas for future Universes Beyond collaborations. Manifest it, people! Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Swe...
Oct 17, 2023•52 min•Ep 560•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Maria and Meghan rank things like nobody’s ranked things before! Get yourself ready for a whole slew of Top 10 (and Top 5) lists from Wilds of Eldraine! Topics include: Cutest Cards, Oops! They’re Hot!, Most Intimidating, Worst Adventure (by name alone) and more! Sit down with your hosts for an excellent hour of judging others. It’s therapeutic! Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Look! It’s our Magi...
Oct 10, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep 559•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Maria and Meghan give you a first look at The Lost Caverns of Ixalan! Hear about the most exciting cards from the new set that have been previewed so far — and learn what your hosts’ favorite dinosaurs are! AN IMPORTANT FACT!!! PLUS: Meghan gets spicy with an X-Files update, Maria initiates an Eldraine Pack Battle, and why you should probably never go into a mine shaft. Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch ...
Oct 03, 2023•44 min•Ep 558•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Maria and Meghan specifically violate the sacred code of Las Vegas by spilling the beans(talk) about anything and everything that went down in Sin City for MagicCON: Vegas! Find out what the heck happened at the World Championship (including the best-performing Standard and Draft decks), what kind of partying was had, and what Meghan will now never stop bragging about. Ever. Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet GLHF Merch Check o...
Sep 27, 2023•47 min•Ep 557•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Maria and Meghan get you ready for World Championship 24 this weekend with a comprehensive guide to all the top decks in Standard! More than 100 players will battle it out in Las Vegas for a prize pool of $1,000,000 and the title of Champion! Find out what you can play along with the pros — there’s a deck for every play style right now! PLUS: your weekly X-Files update, a secret dragon keeps burning down parties, and why pay full price when you can Casade? Become a G...
Sep 19, 2023•45 min•Ep 556•Transcript available on Metacast 
