Monthly Archives: March 2020

Beef Counters



On this episode, Maria and Meghan put on their prediction hats and try to guess what’s coming up in Magic’s newest set: Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths! Will they guess literally *any* of the 12 keyword counters correctly? How about what the mechanic “mutate” does?! Soon, we’ll all find out! PLUS: It’s AMA time as our hosts dip into the GLH5 Mailbag and answer questions from listeners. …why does everyone ask about food? Maria is hungry!!

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Alone, Together



On this episode, Maria and Meghan continue to practice social distancing & let you know about a METRIC TON of new ways to play Magic the Gathering while you aren’t gathering much of anywhere, with anyone. Wizards of the Coast and Channel Fireball have a boat load of new ways to keep you entertained while you *don’t* entertain the idea of going outside. Your intrepid, inside-loving hosts will also share their favorite ways they’ve been keeping connected during the coronavirus pandemic. Come hang out virtually with them for a while, won’t you?

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Magic in the Time of Cornoa



On this episode, Maria and Meghan record remotely because they are practicing social distancing due to COVID-19 (and you should, too!) Find out how they’re doing (mentally, physically and emotionally) amid one of the strangest times our world has seen, at least in recent memory. Undeterred by the scary stuff happening around the globe, your hosts share their favorite Brawl decks on Arena (btw: Brawl is a great way to play with friends who are also self-quarantined!), give tips on working from home, and share their favorite non-MTG games to play with buddies virtually. Maria and Meghan are here for you during this tough time and are so, so happy to hopefully brighten up your day any way they can. Much love to all. Stay safe out there.

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Tier FUN



On this episode, Maria and Meghan make the best decks in Standard sit down in time out and think about what they’ve done – as they explore lots of super-fun Tier 2-Tier 100 decks that make jumping back onto the ladder a gas. Sick and tired of ramping? They’ve got a cure! Wish you could just smash face? They have decks for that! PLUS: Questions from listeners, Meghan shows off some new purple hair, and Maria has a bone to pick with the British (for once in her life).

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Tier Fun Decklists


Paper & Peanut Butter



On this episode, Maria and Meghan welcome very special guest Amateur Pro Greg back to the show to talk about his recent big win: taking down a Pioneer PTQ! Would you believe he did it while playing Pioneer for the FIRST. TIME. EVER?! Well, he did. He’s just that good! Greg will talk about how he took down the tournament and help everyone understand how paper qualifications work in the new Magic the Gathering Organized Play system. It is super confusing, but Greg makes it easy to understand. PLUS: A super-special Super Tuesday edition of Flavor Text Theater!

P.S. It’s Patreon Pledge Drive Month! Get a GLH5 enamel pin with a pledge of $5 or more a month, or increase your pledge by $5 during March to qualify for this one-time-only deal! Who wouldn’t want to rock a GLH5 pin?!

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