Monthly Archives: May 2020

Historically Speaking



On this episode, Maria and Meghan hit the Historic queues to give you some tips on sweet decks to play in Arena’s newest permanent ladder format. They’ll let you know what the best decks are as well as some fun ones to keep things interesting. PLUS: Flavor Text Theatre Movie Pitches returns for the first time in what feels like forever, Meghan watches a boat load of Disney, and Maria contemplates the nature of reality.

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Pre(?)Release(?) Party(!)



On this episode, Maria and Meghan celebrate the prerelease…or is it the post-release…or is it just the release…of Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths! Delayed due to COVID-19, paper prerelease packs were released out into the wild last weekend and our hosts got their grubby little mitts on a couple of them! Listen in as the ladies crack their boosters and plan what their Sealed decks will look like — and prepare to do battle against one another on Arena! What would you build with their pools? PLUS: A very special update about Maria’s Mythic Month and Meghan is visited by a quarantine rabbit.

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Several Hot Topics



On this episode, Maria and Meghan open up their Magic diaries and share what they’ve been playing in both Standard and Draft on the MTG Arena ladder. Maria has a pretty lofty goal to hit this month, so let’s cheer her on! Listen to find out what she’s playing. PLUS: Companions: hot or not? Join in on the debate about whether they’re overpowered, should have even been printed, or fine as the format adapts. What do you think? Hear our hosts’ opinions in this HOT TAKE segment! SPECIAL BONUS: Super exciting news about a new office space for GLHF and how you can get your name on their Wall of Heroes.

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More(ia) Ikor(ia)



On this episode, Maria and Meghan walk you through the best deck in Ikoria: Jeskai Lukka (feat. Yorion)! But if that’s not your jam (or your jelly) don’t worry – they’ll also give you tons of other fun options for decks to play that are lurking just below the surface and can still get those wins on the ladder. PLUS: find out what fun decks you can draft in this format that are a little off the beaten path but a total blast to play. And, don’t you worry, you’ll get an update on Meghan’s worm water and Maria’s new greatest fear: HUMAN-SIZED BEES.

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