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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MTG Vegas 2021 Event Breakdown
Fresh off MTG Las Vegas we are joined by 9th place finisher Mason Clark to go over the event as a whole. What did we learn about the modern format from this event?
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Innistrad Crimson Vow Modern Set Review
Ben is back! This week we take a look at what cards from Crimson Vow will make a splash in modern. Did we miss any of your picks? Let us know in the comments below!
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Playing Merfolk in 2021 with Nikachu
This week we are joined by another Merfolk specialist. Nikachu is here to talk all things fish. Where does it fit in the current meta game, how has the deck evolved, and will Nikachu be bringing it to MTG Vegas?
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A Look at Magic Coverage with Corbin Hosler
This week we are joined by MMCast's man on the floor Corbin Hosler to talk about all things Magic coverage and what you can expect to see from us at Magic The Gathering Las Vegas!
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Getting Into Modern Part 2. Entry Points
Continuing from last week we welcome Michael back to the show to discuss the various entry points to modern. Everything from pure budget to semi budget decks with upgrade paths.
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How To Get Into Modern. Feat. Tolarian Communit...
This week we are thrilled to have Tolarian Community College's own The Professor join us to, hopefully, answer the biggest question new players face. Many Magic the Gathering players ask the question, how do I get into Modern?
65 min
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Great Cards To Buy Right Now To Get Into Modern
Rotation has just happened, paper modern events are coming back, and you need cards. This week we take a look at what cards seem like good pickups for those who want to get into modern.
75 min
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Has Faithful Mending Changed Modern? with Zach ...
This week we are joined once again by Zach Allen to talk about all things graveyard in Modern. What kind of splash has Faithful Mending made in the format and what can you do to fight against all the new graveyard strategies?
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Innistrad Midnight Hunt Modern Set Review Part 2
This week we finish off the set review for Innistrad Midnight Hunt. Looking specifically at enchantments, walkers, instants, and sorceries. Did we miss any of your favorites? Let us know in the comments below!
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Innistrad Midnight Hunt Set Review: Part 1
Midnight Hunt is here! This week we take a look at some of the creatures and artifacts that they believe will make a splash in modern.
80 min
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WalkerFight 2021, round 1!
64 Planeswalkers enter the arena, only 1 can leave.
76 min
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Innistrad is the Best Magic Plane of All Time ...
Midnight Hunt spoilers have started and this week the guys look at Innistrad as a whole. The conclusion is simple Innistrad really is the best Magic Plane of all time!
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If You Don't Like It, Don't Buy It - Magic 2022...
The 2022 Product Release schedule has dropped and our favorite game as a lot of exciting stuff dropping, and some controversial items as well. What will this mean for our favorite game and formats?!
100 min
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Would Temporary Unbans Benefit Modern? Plus Ban...
This week the guys finish off their review of the modern banlist. They debate which cards could come off and which ones will stay there until the end of time. They also discuss what if cards came off the banlist on a probation period and what that would do to the the format!
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326 Re-Examining the Modern Banlist Pt.1
In response to the discussion about modern bannings the guys take a look at the current modern banlist and debate whether certain cards could come off and not wreck the format. Part 2 coming next week!
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Modern is Dominated by 2019-Present! Is that a ...
Over 75% of all cards seeing play in Modern these days were printed in the last 3 years. What does that mean for this supposedly non-rotating format? Plus, we discuss the Elemental Incarnations in depth!
61 min
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Historic Horizons, Magics Brave New World
In light of the Historic Horizons news Kess and Ben discuss what this will mean for Historic and how this will affect Magic as a whole going forward.
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Reacting To Our MH1 Speculation!
The rest of the guys are out of the offices this week so Alex took some time to go back and see how right, or wrong, their original Modern Horizons speculation was! Did we shot call anything or were we completely wrong?
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Modern Meta Deep Dive w/ Zach Allen
Ben is out this week. So Alex invited SCG Number 1 Ranked Modern player Zach Allen to discuss how the Modern meta is looking, what MH2 has done to the format, and whether the format needs a ban!
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Modern Set Review - Adventures in the Forgotten...
Hey Magic fans, there's a new set out: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms, and we are reviewing it for our favorite format. And we got the entire review in one episode! Progress! What cards are you hyped for in Modern?
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First Look at Adventures in the Forgotten Realms
The ink has hardly dried on Modern Horizons 2 and already a new set is on the way! Today we are discussing the new D&D themed Magic set, Adventures in the Forgotten Realms
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Post MH2 Modern Metagame
Modern Horizons 2 has definitely shaken things up, so let's give you a rundown of the new format!
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The Best of Modern Horizons 2 Awards!
With so many amazing cards in Modern Horizons 2, we decided we'd narrow down what to talk about by awarding the best of the best, as voted on by you, the listeners!
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Modern Horizons 2 Awards Nominations
There are so many exciting cards in Modern Horizons 2 that we decided we shall try a new thing: Awards! This week, we're making nominations!
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New and Improved Decks from Modern Horizons 2
Modern Horizons 2 has really shaken up the format and we are so hyped!
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