The MM Cast

Previously "The Masters of Modern" The MMCast is your weekly insight into the various Magic: the Gathering formats, with hosts Alex Kessler, Ben Bateman and Michael Grothe. We break down all aspects of the game, from deck archetypes to new releases, deck techs and predictions!

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From the Vault: Lore, Deck Doctors, and Modern ...
Now that we know what cards are coming in From The Vault: Lore, Kessler and Ben breakdown what's in the box and what they like and don't like about it. Then it's onto TWO Patreon Donation Deck Techs, followed by a sweet Spirits Brew that Ben has been work
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Top 10 Eldritch Moon Cards for Modern
Get ready for the next Top 10 off between Kessler and Ben as they compare their top 10 lists for the best cards for Modern from Eldritch Moon. We'll examine the strengths and weaknesses of the cards as well as what decks may now see play now that they are
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Twitter Question Marathon
We asked everyone on Twitter a ton of interesting and thought-provoking Magic questions - now it's our turn to answer those same questions on the podcast! Hear what our answers are to "What type of land should the 6th Magic color be based on?", "Which ani
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Eldritch Moon Preview Card – Whispers of Emraku...
Kessler and Ben finally have a official Wizards Preview card to preview for everyone!!! It may or may not be Delirium based Hymn to Tourach...
45 min
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Eldritch Moon First Thoughts with Matt Sperling
Channel Fireball's Matt Sperling joins Kessler and Ben as they break down and react to each of the new mechanics in the upcoming Magic set: Eldritch Moon. They break down what each mechanic's potential is and go over some key cards spoiled so far. Specifi
57 min
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Let’s Ban Blood Moon!
Kessler and Ben are joined by TheMeadery.Org Blogger Scott Campbell as they debate if Blood Moon should be banned. Kessler and Scott know which side they would take - who will convince Ben to join their side?!
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Top 10 Cards from Eternal Masters we want to se...
Kessler and Ben go through the newly released Eternal Masters to see which cards printed in the set would, if reprinted in Modern, offer the most fun changes to the format. They use diversity, impact, and power level balance to determine if they can be re
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Deck Doctors: June Edition
Kessler and Ben break down three decks submitted by viewers and discuss different ways to make the lists more competitive. We're addressing Mono Black Blood Artist, Zombies, and Temur Thing in the Ice.
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Eternal Masters and GPLA / GP Charlotte
Kessler and Ben go over the recently spoiled Eternal Masters set and what it does and does not have available for Modern. They then go over the winning decks and Top 8s of both of the recent Modern Grand Prix events in Los Angeles and Charlotte.
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Top 10 Favorite Cards: Live! From #GPLA at LA LIVE
Thanks to our sponsors Don't Make This Weird and our Patreon supporters we were able to put on a podcast recording in front of a Live "Studio" Audience! at the Staples Center in LA Live. Ben and Kessler break down each of their Top 10 favorite Modern card
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GPLA Preview + Best Sideboard Cards per Color w...
Get ready for Grand Prix Los Angeles with MTG Pro and Chann el Fireball writer Sam Pardee. We discuss what the meta game is looking like going and all the different plans of attack. They then each share their picks for best cards to sideboard per color.
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Magic Lore with Shaun Penrod- LIVE!
Shaun Penrod from MTG Pro Tutor joins Kessler and Ben to explain what is going on in the Magic story. They break down each of the major villains of Magic, and then go into exactly what is happening right now and what may lie in the immediate future of the
75 min
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The Working Player’s Guide to Tournament Prep
Kessler and Ben, sick and battered, discuss some best practices when preparing for a major tournament. From GPs to PreTQs they go over important sideboarding tips, meta gaming choices, and playtesting strategies.
57 min
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Modern Pro Tours and Platinum Rewards Changes w...
Paul Rietzl joins Kessler and Ben as they break down the recent Wizards of the Coast announcement in regards to the reduction of Platinum level rewards, as well as the cancelling of all future Modern Pro Tours. Was this a mistake? If so how big of a mista
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Everything You Need to Know About Mill
Kessler and Ben break down the history of milling: what milling is, how it's seen competitive play in Modern, the best ways to use mill safely, why friends don't let friends play Mill decks, and what the results at SCG Columbus mean for the future of the
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Sweet New Brews: Werewolves, Zombies, Thopters,...
With all the new cards and the unbannings, Kessler and Ben take deck doctor submissions from our Patreon subscribers. Then, new brews they've been working on since the Banning announcement and release of Shadows Over Innistrad.
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Modern BANS and UNBANS! TOP 10 Shadows of Innis...
Thanks to the Masters of Modern Patreon, this week's episode was recorded live on Twitch! We finished the #MarchWalkerMadness tournament with a bang, opened some sweet cards in some pack openings, gave our Top Ten Shadow Over Innistrad cards for Modern li
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History of the Modern Ban list
In preparation for Monday's Ban and Restricted List announcement, Alex and Ben go over the history of Modern's Ban list, going through each announcement and explaining Wizards' reasoning behind it. They also break down the first two rounds of the #MarchWa
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All 61 Modern Legal Planeswalker Rankings (Pt. ...
Kessler and Ben have decided to finally put down in stone the exact power ranking of all Modern Legal Planeswalkers. Now see who the best of the best are, as well as some underplayed gems.
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All 61 Modern Legal Planeswalker Rankings (Pt. ...
Kessler and Ben have decided to finally put down in stone the exact power ranking of all Modern Legal Planeswalkers. See who the worst of the worst are, as well as some underplayed gems. Tune in next week for the top 30!
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Eldrazi GP Weekend with Gerry Thompson – Bonus ...
Thanks to our Patreon subscribers we are now able to do this epic bonus episode! Magic All-Star Gerry Thompson joins the cast to discuss his Top 8 finish at GP Detroit. We also talk about what could or should be banned, what the future of Modern looks lik
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Shadows Over Innistrad and Patreon Deck Doctor…...
Recorded in front of a live Twitch.tv studio audience, Kessler and Ben go over all of the sweet happenings on the plane of Innistrad. During this to much time may be spent on the possibility of actual one mana planeswalkers. And lastly they break down 2 d
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Top 10 Cards in Kamigawa Block for Modern
Kessler and Ben break down their picks for the Top 10 best Modern cards that the Kamigawa block has to offer. As always this is followed by a "5 Most Under Played Kamigawa Cards Contest," follow us on Twitter to vote! Also be sure to check out the Kamigaw
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History of the Eldrazi Winter 101 and Reprint P...
Is an emergency ban required to save the Modern Format? Will the WotC gods be kind and reprint some of our favorite Modern cards in Eternal Masters and Conspiracy 2: Electric Bragoloo? Can Alex and Ben Cheer up the Professor in regards to their favorite f
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UR Eldrazi & How To Top 8 a Pro Tour with Andre...
Andrew Brown just Top 8'd Pro Tour Oath of the Gatewatch after his team invented the best version of the most dominant deck archetype in the history of Modern. He jumps on the cast to break down how he and his team figured it out, and what it takes to Top
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