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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M21 Spoiler Season is Here!
Alex is joined by Michael and Marshall to discuss the first round of M21 Spoilers!
65 min
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Companions changed and a Historic/Standard shakeup
Alex, Ben, and Michael discuss the bans in Standard and the rules change to Companions
76 min
153
Is Modern Supposed to be a Rotating Format?
With all the powerful sets constantly coming out, along with regular bans, has Modern abandonned it's stake as an eternal format?
52 min
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The Best Boros Cards EVER
Alex, Ben, and Michael are counting down the best Boros cards in light of the first one's ever to be banned, Zirda and Winota.
75 min
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Simic is Magic's Best Color Pair & Discussing t...
From bottom of the barrel to the top of the heap, Simic has been on a wild power creep these last 18 months. Also, there's a new format on Arena that we are excited to play - Gladiator.
46 min
156
Ikoria Set Review Finale - Mutate Edition
Time to tackle Magic's most complicated mechanic. Will we be mutating in Modern?
65 min
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Ikoria Set Review, part 2
More Ikoria talk. Are Companions Ruining Magic?
56 min
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Ikoria Set Review, part 1
Ben is back and we're excited to talk all about the crazy new magic set, Ikoria
52 min
159
All about Companions! w/ Shivam Bhatt
Alex and special guest Shivam Bhatt discuss the exciting, and controversial, Companion mechanic!
99 min
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Ikoria Mechanics Reaction
We're joined by Jim Casale to discuss all the info tht was dumped about Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths!
56 min
161
FIXED - The Best Planeswalkers in Modern
We count down the top 20 Planeswalkers ever for Modern, and things get contentious.
86 min
162
Teaching New Players w/ Mike Lawton
Guest Host Mike Lawton joins Alex to explain how best to teach new players the joy of Magic
49 min
163
Best Magic Mechanics of All Time - As Voted on ...
Alex and Ben break down the top 25 Magic mechanics of all time!
65 min
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Hot Decks from Reno
Alex and Ben discuss the latest rounds of Modern tournaments and reflect on Kess's adventures at the convention
41 min
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What World Championship Cards Are Going to Spla...
Alex and Ben are excited to discuss the highlights of the 2020 World Championships and the cards from Standard they are most excited to see in Modern and Pioneer!
43 min
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Underutilized All Stars of Modern
Ben and Michael are hot on some sleepers in Modern - What cards are being underutilized?
58 min
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Masters of Pioneer 2020 Metagame First Look
Alex and Michael dive into the results of the MPQ Brussels and Nagoya to learn how the Pioneer format is shaping up
86 min
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Gonna Jund 'em Out! w/ Yair Villanueva
Michael is joined by Jund aficionado Yair Villanueva to take a look at Modern's ever-present midrange deck.
60 min
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Theros: Beyond Death Modern Set Review part 2
Ben and Michael break down the second half of the most interesting cards in the new Theros: Beyond Death
46 min
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What To Do Now That My Deck Is Banned (Mox Opal...
What To Do Now That My Deck Is Banned (Mox Opal, Oko, Lattice Banned!)
84 min
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Theros Spoiler Season! GET HYPED!
Ben and Michael discuss the hottest spoilers to come out so far from Theros: Beyond Death
51 min
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Pioneer Bans and Commanderfest DC!
Alex reflects on Commanderfest DC and the gang discusses the latest round of Pioneer bans.
86 min
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End of Year Mail Bag!
Let's get to some listener questions about Modern, Pioneer, Commander, and...Olive Oil?
62 min
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Secret Lairs and Pioneer Bans!
Alex and Ben discuss the newest new news
46 min
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Is Green the Best Color in Magic?
The gang debates the ascendancy of Green to the throne of Magic. Is this a new phase or a permanent position?
60 min