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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201
Modern Horizons Preview Card - Kess, Mispronoun...
We've got an exclusive preview card and it's a very exciting mythic reprint (and Alex's favorite card ever!)
57 min
202
State of Modern & Modern Horizons previews begin!
Alex and Michael are going over the state of modern, the Ban announcments this week, and giving their first opinions on the new Modern Horizon cards!
81 min
203
Magic Pro League in Turmoil!
Ben and Michael are talking all about Magic Pro League news, including several high-profile players leaving or being forced out.
53 min
204
War of the Spark Modern Set Review! Part 3 (Yes...
War of the Spark has so many strong cards well-positioned to affect Magic's Best Format that we had to spend three episodes reviewing it! This week we tackle Neoform through Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
90 min
205
213: Mythic Championship London and War of the ...
The first Modern Mythic championship happened this past weekend, and we are here to talk about it, and then continue our discussion on the Modern playable cards from War of the Spark!
85 min
206
War of the Spark Modern Set Review! Part 1
Alex and Ben break down War of the Spark, possibly the most exciting Magic set ever printed. There are so many good cards that we have to break up the review into multiple parts!
78 min
207
How to Day 2 a Grand Prix at age 8 - Dana Fisch...
Alex and Michael welcome 8-year-old Magic phenom Dana Fischer onto the podcast to discuss what she loves about Modern and her signature deck, Elves!
51 min
208
Mythic Championship London preparation with Nic...
Alex is joined by Nick Prince to discuss all things related to the upcoming Mythic Championship London!
82 min
209
War of the Spark Preview Card & Giveaway!
Ben and Michael discuss their exclusive War of the Spark preview card - Gideon's Triumph! They follow it up with some discussion of how this card could fit into the landscape of Modern and brew a few decks. And Ben lays out a way you can get your hands on every Gideon ever printed!
44 min
210
Best 2-Color Card in each Pair plus Modern Hori...
Alex and Ben break down the best of the best for each of the ten two-color pairs, and they discuss each of the cards' chances for getting into Modern Horizons
67 min
211
Modern Horizons Speculation - Round 1
A new product is on the Horizon and Alex & Ben have got some predictions for what's going to be in it!
52 min
212
Is the London Mulligan going to break Modern?
Episode 206 - Ben and Alex go deep discussing the Modern deck archetypes that gain significantly from the new London Mulligan
67 min
213
Ben Day 2'd Grand Prix LA! Izzet Phoenix Decktech!
Ben is joined by Michael Grothe to discuss making Day 2 of the Grand Prix LA with Izzet Phoenix, the very archetype that won the whole thing. Ben gos in deep about his match ups, his wins and losses, and provides a deep decktech on the hottest deck in mod
67 min
214
Modern Horizons Announcement! London Mulligan! ...
Alex and Ben interview Magic game designer Andrew Brown about designing for Modern, then they discuss the big news that dropped today: the release of a non-Standard booster set called Modern Horizons, and the experimental new London Mulligan!
45 min
215
New Show Sneak Peak - Best of One
In this special episode, we preview a new sister podcast to the MMCast focused on Arena called "Best of One" with Alex, Ben, and friend of the show, Michael Grothe.
48 min
216
Modern Magic Finance with Chaz Andres
Ben and Alex discuss the results of the GP Toronto and the SCG Classic, then talk to Magic finance guru Chaz Andres about price predictions.
74 min
217
Modern Alternate Win-Cons, plus Spectacle and E...
Ben and Alex discuss the recent appearance of Spectacle cards in Modern events and then discuss the best alternative win conditions in the format!
66 min
218
200! Interview with Gavin Verhey
Ben and Alex welcome Gavin Verhey, Magic's Product Architect, onto the show to discuss the future of Modern and the recent banning of Krark Clan Ironworks! It's our 200th Episode!
61 min
219
Ravnica Allegiance Set Review pt. 1: The Master...
The Masters of Modern 199 and a Half: Ravnica Allegiance Set Review Part 2
82 min
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Ravnica Allegiance Set Review pt. 1: The Master...
The Masters of Modern 199 and a Half: Ravnica Allegiance Set Review Part 1
55 min
221
Ravnica Allegiance Exclusive Preview Card & Top...
Alex and Ben bring a special Hong Kong experience to the podcast with The MMCast exclusive Ravnica Allegiance preview card! Also, they count down the top 10 graveyard hate cards in modern. Happy new year!
33 min
222
Grand Prix Portland Review & Changes to the Pro...
Alex and Ben return to discuss the fate of Ben and his brother and Grand Prix Portland, as well as to discuss the new change stop the Magic Pro Tour circuit
68 min
223
Grand Prix Portland Preview & No Changes to the...
The Masters of Modern 197: Michael Grothe returns to the show to discuss what Ben should play at Grand Prix Portland, and to react to the lack of modern bannings last week
49 min
224
Disrupting Shoal is our Ultimate Masters Previe...
The Masters of Modern Podcast #196: Happy Thanksgiving! Ben and Alex discuss their Ultimate Masters exclsuive preview card Disrupting Shoal and break down Pro tour guilds of Ravnica
58 min
225
Bant Spirits Wins GP Atlanta, Ultimate Masters ...
The Masters of Modern Podcast #195: Bant Spirits Wins GP Atlanta, Ultimate Masters Reaction and More! Ben and Alex break down the top decks of GP Atlanta and react to the announcement of Ultimate Masters
49 min