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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Format Warping Answers / Modern Aristocrats
Alex and Ben break down some of the best answers in Modern and how they change the way the format works. Followed by a deck tech on a port from Standard's past- Modern Aristocrats.
55 min
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Highlander Roulette with Game Designer Erich We...
Alex and Ben break down their favorite casual format, Highlander Roulette, with the format’s creator and Erich Weidetz (game designer at Mattel). Find out more about Highlander- http://highlanderroulette.blogspot.com/ Follow us on Twitter: @Kesswylie @Ben
66 min
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Ban List Review / GP Denver Champion Andrew Brown
GP Denver Champion Andrew Brown joins Alex and Ben as they discuss the changes to the Ban and Restricted list, they also break down how Andrew went about winning a GP including some insight into the best habits while playing control.
55 min
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Fate Reforged / Ban List Preview
Craig Blanchette joins Alex and Ben as they go through their top picks from Fate Reforged for Modern. Check out the two decks Alex has brewed in the show notes.
72 min
405
Top Ten Artifacts in Modern / Hunted Handsome
Jimmy Wong joins Alex and Ben as they go through their top ten artifacts in Modern. This is followed by the first brew of the year, Hunted Handsome.
84 min
406
8th and 9th Edition Review / RG Tron
Kessler and Ben review all of the important cards in 8th and 9th edition for Modern. This week's deck tech is on the giant spaghetti monster himself: Emrakul, the Red Green Tron.
58 min
407
Good Competitive Play / Soul Sisters
Travis Bouise from Channel Fireball joins Kessler and Ben as they break down a few good habits to keep in mind while playing competitive magic. Followed up with a deck tech on the Life Gainiest deck in the format: Soul Sisters.
60 min
408
Welcome to the PRE-TQ / Abzan Junk Midrange
Josh Lee Kwai of the Command Zone joins Kessler and Bateman as they explain the recent changes with paths to the Magic Pro Tour. Then a deck tech on the classic big bad of the modern format Black Green Midrange.
76 min
409
In & Outs of the Mulligan / Modern Scapeshift
Andrew Brown of HiDeHo comics joins Kessler and Bateman as they explain the best things to keep in mind when dealing with the most difficult part of Magic; the Mulligan. This is followed by a deck tech on Grand Prix Madrid's runner up: RUG Scapeshift.
66 min
410
Top 10 Modern Red Cards / Blue Red Delver
Jimmy Wong joins Kessler and Bateman as they each go through what they think are the best 10 Red cards in Modern. This is followed by a deck tech on the new big bad of Modern: UR Delver.
75 min
411
Sweet Brews / Master Architect
Kessler and Bateman break down a sweet brew that attacks the new Modern meta game, and with it the best processes for creating new decks in the Modern format.
75 min
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Modern Pro-Tours: A History / Splinter Twin
For Glenn Jones' last episode as Co-Host, Ben Batemen joins the show to discuss four of the most important Modern Tournaments in it's history and how each one shaped the face of the format. Followed by a in Depth Deck Tech on the original Modern combo dec
73 min
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Tournament Prep with GP Orlando Champion Eugene...
GP Orlando champion Eugene Hwang joins Alex and Glenn as they walk you through the process of getting ready for a major tournament. Followed by an in depth Deck Tech on the new Modern menace, Jeskai Ascendancy Combo.
59 min
414
An Aside on the Sideboard / Modern Merfolk
Alex and Glenn explain the mysteries behind the sideboard and the best ways to take advantage of it. Followed by a in Depth Deck Tech on Modern Merfolk.
95 min
415
The Modern Banned List / Melira Pod
Alex and Glenn are joined by Jules Robins of Gathering Magic and Goblin Artisans as they Delve into the Modern Banned list. Followed by a sweet Deck Tech: Melira Pod.
102 min
416
Judges Are Your Friend! / Modern Storm
Alex and Glenn are joined by Judge Leo Maros and discuss the Magic Judge program and why you should consider judges your friends! Followed by an awesome Deck Tech: Modern Storm.
96 min
417
Modern Masters 2 Predictions / Jeskai Control
Jimmy Wong joins Alex and Glenn as they predict the awesomeness that is to come with "Modern Masters 2". Followed by an awesome Deck Tech: Jeskai Control!
92 min
418
Khans of Tarkir Modern Review
We interrupt your regular Masters of Modern broadcast to bring you an emergency review of Khans of Tarkir and its impact on modern! Special guest: comedian Marshal James.
112 min
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Standard vs. Modern / Affinity
Welcome to The Masters of Modern! In our first episode, hosts Alex Kessler and Glen Jones break down the differences between Magic's major competitive formats, Standard and Modern and deck tech Affinity.
105 min