Monthly Archives: July 2023

Pro Tour Lord of the Rings Viewer’s Guide



On this episode, Maria and Meghan get you prepped for all the action at Pro Tour Lord of the Rings heading your way this weekend! Find out what the top decks are in Modern (yes, Modern! It’s not been played at the PT level since 2019!) and what exciting things you’ve got to look forward to on your screens this weekend. PLUS: the top 2 cards from the new set we expect to see on the battlefield and all the shenanigans you’ve come to expect from team GLHF.

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LotR in 5 Minutes or Less



On this episode, Maria and Meghan have a fantastic time exploring the world of Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle Earth, as Meghan tries to tell you the entire story of The Hobbit and LotR in 5 minutes or less. Can she do it?! Find out! PLUS: many questions about Gandalf’s “God Vacation” and whether or not Hobbits really do have life all figured out. Your hosts also dive into the world of Historic Brawl with some super fun new decks and Commanders courtesy of Lord of the Rings. …did Hobbits have the printing press?

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Lord of the Guessing



On this episode, Maria and Meghan are back LIVE in the studio after a summer hiatus! They haven’t had much of an opportunity to play Lord of the Rings yet, so what are they to do?! How about cracking some Collector Boosters of the new set and guessing which cards are the best in Draft! Don’t worry, their guesses will be either validated or rejected by the cold, hard facts and data behind the best and worst draft picks. Their discussion will help kickstart your win rate in Limited play – and give you plenty of laughs along the way! PLUS: two exclusive Commander Masters preview cards!

Thank you to Wizards of the Coast for the free preview content!

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What is Magic the Gathering?



Give this episode to your friend who you want to coerce… I mean…invite…to play Magic the Gathering! This episode covers everything about the greatest game in the world. From how set releases work to how and where to play, this podcast will start your buddies off on the right foot. Note: this episode does not teach someone how to play Magic, rather, it shows them the world of Magic – and how to best interact with everything the game has to offer. Remember: if you are already a player you are FORBIDDEN from listening to this episode! 😉

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