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How to Draft Bloomburrow



On this episode, Maria and Meghan dive into the data to help you get wins in Bloomburrow draft or Sealed. Find out where the color pairs rank in terms of playability, what commons to grab early, and what animal to avoid like the plague. PLUS: learn about the turly horrifying drink Maria actually enjoys.

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“It’s Magic!” The Improvised Musical



🎉Happy 600 episodes! 🎉Can you believe we’ve made it this far?! In classic GLHF style, we’re celebrating another major milestone with a musical episode! However, this episode has an extra-special twist.

This time, we’re presenting a fully improvised musical – created on the spot – and inspired by Magic the Gathering. Join us as we welcome musical improv superstar Jill Bernard to the show to help us weave this never-before-seen story off the tops of our heads.

Thank you to everyone who’s helped make 600 episodes possible. We owe it all to you!

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Special Thanks: Jill Bernard & Brian Allen on keys


Bloomburrow Rules w/ Judge Rob!



Get ready for your Bloomburrow prerelease with Judge Rob! He’ll walk you through all the tricky new (and cute!) cards, mechanics and interactions you’ll want to know before you hit the battlefield. From commons to mythics, be prepared for anything when you show up to throw down!

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Bloomburrow Mechanics, Turn 3 Kills, and Random Synergy



On this episode, Maria and Meghan walk you through the forest of unassailable cuteness that is the new mechanics in Bloomburrow! From the adorable Offspring ability to the squeezable Pawprint cycle, they’ve got you covered with all the newness headed our way. PLUS: how to kill someone on turn 3 for $30,000 and The Randomizer once again proves it may not be fully random. PLUS: a super special 30-minute bonus for Producers on Patreon with an extra-long (uncensored) review of Madame Web.

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2024 Preview Spectacular – Bloomburrow / Duskmourn / Foundations



On this episode, Maria and Meghan look ahead to the rest of the year in Magic! From the cutest creatures in the multiverse in Bloomburrow, to the horror movie classics referenced in Duskmourn: House of Horror to the brand new non-rotating Standard set Foundations, nothing is safe! Find out what our hosts are excited for and which sets have them the most pumped. PLUS: Which Back to the Future movie is the best? And not one, but TWO!! new segments debut this week!

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The Bird is the Word: Pro Tour MH3 Highlights



On this episode, Maria and Meghan relive the highlights (and lowlights) of Pro Tour Modern Horizons 3! Hear all the juiciest goss from behind the scenes of a Pro Tour that completely transformed the Modern format, renamed the most prized trophy in Magic history, and amounted to the second most stacked Top 8 of all time. PLUS: Maria hates bread, Amsterdam is one of the best cities on Earth, and tips for slinging like a pro in both Modern and MH3 Draft!

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Pro Tour Modern Horizons 3 Viewer’s Guide



On this episode, Maria and Meghan get you ready to rumble at this weekend’s Pro Tour – LIVE from Amsterdam! Featuring the highly anticipated return of Modern to the competitive scene and one of the most powerful draft formats in ages, Pro Tour Modern Horizons 3 is sure to be a contest of legend. Get the info on what decks the pros might bring (it’s time for Hot Nadu Summer) and what cards they might (will) prioritize in draft. PLUS: bad movie reviews. Sometimes you just gotta stop and smell the rotten tomatoes.

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Is Silver-Border Commander For You?



On this episode, Maria and Meghan welcome Judge Erick to the show to talk Silver-Border Commander! As a level 2-and-a-half judge (yes, that is a real thing), Erick knows a LOT about Magic – and also a lot (intelligence is not a zero-sum game, people) about playing Commander with silver-bordered Un-set cards. He’ll tell you how to build a successful singleton deck using some very fun cards and interactions — as well as warn you about cards to stay away from. If you’ve ever wished you could fire a Nerf gun at your opponent’s library, this show is for you!

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Modern Horizons 3: First Impressions



On this episode, Maria is joined by guest host Judge Rob to talk about the Modern Horizons 3 prerelease! Get all the insights into the decks these crazy kids built and what they make of this very powerful new set. You’ll hear about all the good beats, the bad beats, and medium beats that happened — as well as the common Maria thinks is as good as any Mythic. Learn how to think about the set heading into the Arena release and Draft as we look ahead!

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Rob’s Prerelease Deck

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Modern Horizons 3 Rules w/ Judge Rob!



On this episode, Maria and Meghan welcome Judge Rob back to the show to go through all the tricky new cards & interactions in Modern Horizons 3! Head to your prerelease this weekend in style with all the knowledge your brain can handle. This set is particularly rules-dense, so even the most seasoned pros can learn a thing or two from this episode. PLUS: learn the best pneumonic to remember how to stat your Tarmogyf!

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