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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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Binks Brews Podcast: Episode 2 Are you a fan of One Piece but find the idea of learning a new game daunting? Good news! We have a new show that will teach you the very basics of the One Piece TCG. This week Xell joins us to talk about where the met is right now and what if anything should be banned Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://d…
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We are back to talk all things Modern, rom the current meta to what needs to go. And to help us break it down we are joined by Magic Pro Tour winner Eli Loveman. Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK If you want to customize you deck even more check out the Alter Sleeves link below! It really helps support the…
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Binks Brews Podcast: Episode 1 Are you a fan of One Piece but find the idea of learning a new game daunting? Good news! We have a new show that will teach you the very basics of the One Piece TCG. We hope you like it! Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK If you want to customize you deck even more check out t…
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PART 2!!!!! It's 2024 and there are murders to solve! Murders at Markov Manor drops soon and we are here to talk about what we think could impact Modern. Please let us know what you will be hoping to open for your deck! Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK If you want to customize you deck even more check out…
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PART 1!!!!! It's 2024 and there are murders to solve! Murders at Markov Manor drops soon and we are here to talk about what we think could impact Modern. Please let us know what you will be hoping to open for your deck! Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK If you want to customize you deck even more check out…
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Happy Holidays! Modern wasn't the only format to to see bans. Pioneer saw 2 bans and 1 unban. This week we discuss what we think of those changes and go over the idea of reprinting entire sets instead of masters sets. Let us know what you think! Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK If you want to customize yo…
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Happy Holidays! Modern has been shaken up. With Beans and Fury both gone, does Scam stick around, what decks are playable now, and is it safe to play x/1s again? Let us know what you are brewing up now that the format has been altered Goryo's Vengeance List: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/6020828 Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://d…
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We're back with special guest Whitney Kessler to review the new Jurassic Cards. What do you think of this crossover and what do you want to see next from Universes Beyond? Let us know! Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK If you want to customize you deck even more check out the Alter Sleeves link below! It r…
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At the time of recording a new ban list is set to drop soon. This week we propose that instead of hitting things like Ring, Bowmaster, or Fury we let it all loose. Join us as we attempt to solve Modern (and every other format). Is this the right idea? Let us know what you think! MTG Dawnglare: https://mtg.dawnglare.com/ Join in the conversation on …
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Wilds of Eldraine is here! This week we take a look at what cards we think will show up in Modern. Are you brewing with any of these, or did we miss anything? Let us know!! Ambassador Program Links: Alex: https://bit.ly/WOExKESS Ben: https://t.co/BJlaWF4VtX Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK If you want to …
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We've finally had another Modern pro tour. This week we are joined by Magic TikToker MyHandsAreBlank to breakdown the metagame and what sort of an impact Lord of the Rings has had on the format. We also touch on the upcoming Final Fantasy set and what we can expect from it. Guest Info: My Hands Are Blank https://linktr.ee/myhandsareblank/ Join in t…
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The full spoiler for Commander Masters is out! This week the guys take a look at the new cards from the precons along with some of the reprints. What are the hits and what are the misses? Let us know what you think! Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK If you want to customize you deck even more check out the…
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The One Ring has been found! This week we take a look at the evolution of Magic products and the discuss the impact that chase cards like the serialized have on the game. Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK If you want to customize you deck even more check out the Alter Sleeves link below! It really helps su…
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Lord of the Rings added 44 new Artisan legal commanders. This week producer and Artisan EDH enthusiast is joined by Mavis of the Artisan EDH discord to discuss just how impactful this set is to the Artisan EDH format. Want to discuss Artisan EDH with us? Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/uVxXSHxW Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://…
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The full set for Lord of the Rings is now out. Is the power level of this direct to Modern set on par with the previous MH sets or will we only see a few select cards show in decks? These are some of our picks for what will see play in Modern. Did we miss any? Let us know! Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK…
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Spoiler season is here for Magics newest direct to Modern set based on The Lord of the Rings, and we are fortunate enough to have not 1 but 2 preview cards for you! What do you think of these cards and what do you think of the set so far? Let us know! Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK If you want to custom…
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We're back! After a bit of a break we have a new set to talk about. March of the Machine: Aftermath is out and its existence is dividing the players. Is Aftermath good for Magic and can it, along with the changes to standard, save the standard format? Let us know what you think! Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7z…
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What do you think the best land cycles in all of Magic are? This week Alex ranks nearly every land cycle to determine once and for all which ones are the best and which ones are completely unplayable. Do you agree with the final list? Make your own using the link below and let us know what you think! https://tiermaker.com/create/magic-land-cycles-1…
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Over the last few years a lot of work has been put in to make White not the worst color in Commander. This week we take a look at each colors representation in Modern to find out what color is the weakest in the format. Do you agree? Let us know! Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK If you want to customize y…
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MoM previews are here! While we wait for the full set to be previewed we are here to dissect the mechanics of the set. Did we shot call battles? Will Vampire Hexmage be banned!? What are you looking forward to from this set? Let us know!! Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK If you want to customize you deck …
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Magic's massive crossover with Lord of the Rings is just around the corner and we have our look as some of the cards from this direct to modern set. Will this set warp modern like the horizons sets!? Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK If you want to customize you deck even more check out the Alter Sleeves l…
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For the first time in what seems like forever we are diving in to the All Will Be One to give you our modern set review! What cards have you been testing and did we miss any of your favorites? Let us know! Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK If you want to customize you deck even more check out the Alter Sle…
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WE ARE BACK! After a brief hiatus for Magic Philly along with a few other things we are back to take a look at the first cards spoiled from March of the Machines. Plus we try to come up with our own partner cards we would want to see. Thinking about brewing with any of these? Let us know! Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com…
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ONE spoilers are here! This week we take a look at the new mechanics from All Will Be One and try to figure out where the fit in the modern format. Next week is our Modern set review so let us know if there are any cards you want us to talk about! Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK If you want to customize …
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This may be the new best deck in Modern. This week Rebell joins us to talk about a deck that could be described as Twin meets Pod. Is Grinding Station Breach that good? Let us know what you think! Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK If you want to customize you deck even more check out the Alter Sleeves link…
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We all have that one creature we thought should be a legend. This week we are re-joined by Rene Grano to give our picks for the creatures we would want to be legendary. Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK If you want to customize you deck even more check out the Alter Sleeves link below! It really helps supp…
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**** SPOILER WARNING*** In this episode we talk about the compleated Planeswalkers from ONE if you don't want to hear that I've put the time codes below for you to skip. 00:30:39 - 00:31:42 2022 has come to an end and we now look forward to 2023. In this show we talk about where the story goes post March of the Machines, what the power level of the…
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2022 has been a packed year for Magic. From the surge in the amount of products released to $1000 collector cards there's been no shortage of talking points when it comes to Magic this year. On our last show of the year we take a step back and discuss 2022 as a whole. What went well, what didn't, and what we hope for in 2023. Join in the conversati…
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Fury has largely made creature tribal in Modern almost completely unviable. Other than Merfolk, tribal decks have a hard time dealing with the big red elemental. So with that in mind we take a look at what can be done to decks like Goblins and Elves to bring them up to the level of Merfolk in modern (without banning Fury). Join in the conversation …
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It's well known that Innistrad block is one of the most beloved sets of all time. With that fact in mind we're joined by Travis Norman from Hipsters of the Coast to discuss what made ISD an amazing block, the impact it had on Modern, and if/ when we will see an Innistrad Remastered set. Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/i…
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We are back from another event, one that was very different from Magic 30. Magic Summit was incredible and in this episode we talk about the pros and cons of the event and ask the question is this what Magic events should be going forward? Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK If you want to customize you deck…
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We're back from Magic 30 in Vegas! In part two of this MMCast review we breakdown the event from our perspective and try to determine what worked and what didn't? Were you there? Let us know what you thought of Magic 30! Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK If you want to customize you deck even more check ou…
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We're back from Magic 30 in Vegas! In part one of the special MMCast recap we talk about the Magic 30 packs and the Secret Lair drama. Were you lucky enough to grab a Secret Lair? Let us know! Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK If you want to customize you deck even more check out the Alter Sleeves link bel…
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People talk about power creep a lot in Modern. This week we took a look at several cards that were once considered cornerstones of the format and ask the question, are these still playable? Do you agree with our conclusion? Let us know! Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK If you want to customize you deck ev…
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It finally happend, Yorion is banned! In the wake of this announcement we are joined by money pile expert Mason Clark to talk about what Modern looks like now that the sky noodle is no more. What is good now and what was only good because of money pile? What do you think of the banning let us know! ~ Guest info~ Mason Clark https://twitter.com/maso…
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For a long time Modern was considered a deck brewers format. But with the printing of Modern Horizons and the rapid release of new Magic sets is that still the case. This week we are joined by friend of the cast Rene Grano to discuss whether you can still brew in Modern and be find success. ~ Guest info~ Rene Grano Twitter: @rene_the_great Linktree…
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It's a one man show this week. Because of that, we are taking a look at a few Modern and Pioneer decks and breaking them down for you! Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/h2z9ZPPZ If you want to customize you deck even more check out the Alter Sleeves link below! It really helps support the show. https://altersleeves…
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DMU has given us so many new legendary options many of which are Uncommon. With that being the case Marshall is back to talk about which cards from Dominaria United we think are going to make a splash in Artisan Commander. Are you going to build any of these commanders? Let us know in comments. Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://disco…
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What would happen if new cards from supplemental sets were added to Modern? Following last week's discussion of Pioneer we look ahead to what Modern could look like if these sets were added and Modern became what Legacy was when Modern began. Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK If you want to customize you d…
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Dominaria United is out and the reprint of Liliana of the Veil means she is now legal in Pioneer! This week we are joined by Jonathan Young to discuss where Pioneer is as a format right now and what kind of splash the new DMU cards are making in the format. ~ Guest Info~ Jonathan Young Linktree: https://ffm.bio/jonathanyoung @Jonathan Young In the …
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Dominaria United prerelease was this past weekend. With the set officially out we take a look at what cards we believe will make a splash in Modern. Are there any cards you think we missed? If so let us know in the comments! In the wake of Roe v Wade being overturned we encourage everyone to donate to charities that help support those most affected…
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This week we are joined by long time friend for the pod Josh Kim to discuss the growing divide between casual and competitive Magic. ~ Guest Info ~ Josh Kim Linktree: https://linktr.ee/itsxell Drop Dot D20 Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dropdotd20/drop-dot-d20-jumbo-dice In the wake of Roe v Wade being overturned we encourage eve…
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Wizards has announced their Magic 30 kick off event in Vegas. This week we discuss Magic 30 and how we feel about its execution. Plus later in the show we are joined by Amanda Stevens to discuss feeling around Magic 30's New Perspective Grant Program. ~ Guest Info ~ Amanda Stevens Twitter: @AmandaTNStevens Drop Dot D20 Kickstarter: https://www.kick…
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It is a Kess one man show this week as we breakdown Maro's State of Magic Design article. What did he have to say about the last year in design and do we agree with his assessment? Want to read the article for yourself? Link below! https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/making-magic/state-design-2022-2022-08-01 Drop Dot D20 Kickstarter: http…
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****MASSIVE STORY SPOILERS AT 01:09:03!!!!!!**** We are back and taking a look at the big news coming out of SDCC regarding Unfinity and Dominaria. We also delve into the big plot points that were leaked so be warned. Also we're doing a kickstarter and we're so excited to tell you about it!! Drop Dot D20 Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/pro…
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In the last year we've seen everything from computer chips, mechs, and Tommy Guns to gods from other IPs show up in Magic sets? Is this too much of a departure from the core Magic aesthetic? This week we are joined by Carson Masse and Joe Seip to discuss. ~ Guest Info ~ Carson Masse Twitter: @Cmassive13 Joel Seip Twitter: @LeojPies YouTube: https:/…
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Modern has an extensive banlist that houses some of the most powerful cards in Magic's history. But, does everything on that list need to be there? This week we take a look at what we believe can and should come off the Modern banlist. In the wake of Roe v Wade being overturned we encourage everyone to donate to charities that help support those mo…
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Lately it seems as though there is a new product every week. This week we discuss why that is, if it's a good thing, and what should be done about Magic's current release schedule. In the wake of Roe v Wade being overturned we encourage everyone to donate to charities that help support those most affected by this ruling. Below is a link where you h…
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This week we take a look at a version of Canadian Highlander that uses the Modern card pool and discuss what a no reserve list singleton format would look like. Plus early Double Masters previews and MTG Vegas is coming back! Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK Ben Bateman is going on tour! Show dates and ti…
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This week Marshall is back and he is joined by fellow Artisan player Tony Houst to take a look at where the Artisan Commander format is following Baldur's Gate and New Capenna. ~ Guest Info ~ Tony Houst @Houstofcards on insta and twitter Double Midnight Comics @dmcomics on twitter and Instagram Ben Bateman is going on tour! Show dates and tickets h…
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