Magic The Amateuring

On this episode, Maria and Tyler welcome special guest Nels to chat about the HUGE ban news that shook up Standard this week! PLUS a first look at the newest set debuting next month: Edge of Eternities! There are so many questions to be answered! With 7 cards banned, what does this mean for the future of the format? What is the most exciting thing about Magic finally going to SPAAAAAACE? Is "apogee" a real word?! Find out!Support us on Patreon!Subscribe to our Commander Channel!Get sweet sleeves: Dragon Shield! Use code GLHF for 5% off!Visit longtime sponsor Card Kingdom!Buy Some Sweet GLHF MerchLook! It’s our GLHF YouTube ChannelFollow us on BlueskyPeep Our InstaEverything GLHF is on our Website

On this episode, Maria and Meghan bring you all of the action from MagicCON Vegas and Pro Tour Final Fantasy! From the nearly 20,000 people on the show floor to the 331 pros battling for their share of a half-a-million-dollar prize pool, Vegas was chock full of high rollers! Find out what the best decks were, who won the whole thing, and what bans might hit next week. PLUS: Flavor Text Theatre presents: Movie Pitches!Support us on Patreon!Subscribe to our Commander Channel!Get sweet sleeves: Dragon Shield! Use code GLHF for 5% off!Visit longtime sponsor Card Kingdom!Buy Some Sweet GLHF MerchLook! It’s our GLHF YouTube ChannelFollow us on BlueskyPeep Our InstaEverything GLHF is on our Website

On this episode, Maria and Meghan get you ready for Pro Tour Final Fantasy and MagicCON Vegas this coming weekend! From top-shelf Draft strategy to our guesses on what Standard decks the players will bring, this episode gets you up to speed on everything competitive Magic. PLUS: is GLHF the most toxic podcast in Magic, our picks for our personal Pride floats, and Meghan solves HAIR? Support us on Patreon!Subscribe to our Commander Channel!Get sweet sleeves: Dragon Shield! Use code GLHF for 5% off!Visit longtime sponsor Card Kingdom!Buy Some Sweet GLHF MerchLook! It’s our GLHF YouTube ChannelFollow us on BlueskyPeep Our InstaEverything GLHF is on our Website

On this episode, Maria and Meghan are joined by Tyler to regale you with stories from the Final Fantasy x MTG prerelease! Find out what decks Maria and Tyler played - what cards over-performed, caused bad beats, or caused some beat downs! PLUS: the first week of some Very Gay GLHF Questions to celebrate Pride Month! Support us on Patreon!Subscribe to our Commander Channel!Get sweet sleeves: Dragon Shield! Use code GLHF for 5% off!Visit longtime sponsor Card Kingdom!Buy Some Sweet GLHF MerchLook! It’s our GLHF YouTube ChannelFollow us on BlueskyPeep Our InstaEverything GLHF is on our WebsiteMaria's Prerelease DeckTyler's Prerelease Deck

On this episode, Judge Rob stops by to school us all in the ways of MTG x Final Fantasy ahead of the prerelease this weekend! From new mechanics and tricky new rules interactions (hello, Sagas work differently now!) Rob has you covered. You'll feel ready to head into your local game story with confidence to get those wins! Or L's! Hey, we don't judge! ...we just Judge Rob.Support us on Patreon!Subscribe to our Commander Channel!Get sweet sleeves: Dragon Shield! Use code GLHF for 5% off!Visit longtime sponsor Card Kingdom!Buy Some Sweet GLHF MerchLook! It’s our GLHF YouTube ChannelFollow us on BlueskyPeep Our InstaEverything GLHF is on our WebsiteFollow Along: Rob's Card List

On this episode, Maria and Meghan get their Commander on with the new Final Fantasy precon Commander decks! Find out what they think of the new builds from Wizards of the Coast + helpful tips on piloting them. PLUS: Flavor Text Theatre presents MadLibs and Meghan is coming for your outfit!!!! Personally!!!Support us on Patreon!Subscribe to our Commander Channel!Get sweet sleeves: Dragon Shield! Use code GLHF for 5% off!Visit longtime sponsor Card Kingdom!Buy Some Sweet GLHF MerchLook! It’s our GLHF YouTube ChannelFollow us on BlueskyPeep Our InstaEverything GLHF is on our Website

On this episode, Meghan's been bitten by the Standard bug! It's not just any bug...even if it is just a Standard bug...you get it. Find out what new and wild decks she's been piloting to easily climb the ranks on Arena! PLUS: More Final Fantasy preview cards, including some GLHF exclusives! BONUS: Has Maria learned to say "chocobo" right? Find out!Support us on Patreon!Subscribe to our Commander Channel!Get sweet sleeves: Dragon Shield! Use code GLHF for 5% off!Visit longtime sponsor Card Kingdom!Buy Some Sweet GLHF MerchLook! It’s our GLHF YouTube ChannelFollow us on BlueskyPeep Our InstaEverything GLHF is on our Website

On this episode, Maria and Meghan go on a Final Fantasy as the fan-favorite game enters the world of Magic the Gathering! Get a first look at new cards, new mechanics and even a golden chicken (?) as your hosts brave the combination of two of the greatest gaming franchises of all time. Do they know anything about Final Fantasy? Maybe not. But they do know Magic. And a good time.Support us on Patreon!Subscribe to our Commander Channel!Get sweet sleeves: Dragon Shield! Use code GLHF for 5% off!Visit longtime sponsor Card Kingdom!Buy Some Sweet GLHF MerchLook! It’s our GLHF YouTube ChannelFollow us on BlueskyPeep Our InstaEverything GLHF is on our Website

On this episode, Maria and Meghan are joined by two of their favorite Bens in the whole wide world! Ben Wheeler and Ben Ulmer of LoadingReadyRun fame return to the pod to play some games and take some names. One of them might even be the new pope? Who can say. What we can say is that this episode is an unhinged good time and we're so glad you're along for the ride.Support us on Patreon!Subscribe to our Commander Channel!Get sweet sleeves: Dragon Shield! Use code GLHF for 5% off!Visit longtime sponsor Card Kingdom!Buy Some Sweet GLHF MerchLook! It’s our GLHF YouTube ChannelFollow us on BlueskyPeep Our InstaEverything GLHF is on our Website

On this episode, Meghan regales us with the full story of Tarkir! It's Magic's plane of clans, dragons and time travel - you'll get all the insights into what wild stuff has happened over the years. From Dragonstorms, to big battles, to head eggs, to true love, (?) Tarkir has it all! You'll hear everything: Tarkir Dragonstorm, Khans of Tarkir, Fate Reforged, and Dragons of Tarkir.Support us on Patreon!Subscribe to our Commander Channel!Get sweet sleeves: Dragon Shield! Use code GLHF for 5% off!Visit longtime sponsor Card Kingdom!Buy Some Sweet GLHF MerchLook! It’s our GLHF YouTube ChannelFollow us on BlueskyPeep Our InstaEverything GLHF is on our Website

On this episode, Maria and Meghan bring you all the latest Magic the Gathering news - including the latest on new Commander unbans! PLUS: Some Universes Beyond sets will be heading to Arena in very strange ways. BONUS: Maria gets sued by the producers of Grease.Support us on Patreon!Subscribe to our Commander Channel!Get sweet sleeves: Dragon Shield! Use code GLHF for 5% off!Visit longtime sponsor Card Kingdom!Buy Some Sweet GLHF MerchLook! It’s our GLHF YouTube ChannelFollow us on BlueskyPeep Our InstaEverything GLHF is on our Website

On this episode, Maria and Meghan do a Draft data deep dive, telling you everything you need to know to dominate at Tarkir Dragonstorm draft! From what colors you should play (the answer may surprise you!) to which rares are the best P1P1's -- this episode has you covered! PLUS: Maria gives a tournament report from Spotlight: Dragons in Denver this past weekend where 1,200 people showed up to thrown down in high stakes Limited!Support us on Patreon!Subscribe to our Commander Channel!Get sweet sleeves: Dragon Shield! Use code GLHF for 5% off!Visit longtime sponsor Card Kingdom!Buy Some Sweet GLHF MerchLook! It’s our GLHF YouTube ChannelFollow us on BlueskyPeep Our InstaEverything GLHF is on our WebsiteMeghan's Draft #1Meghan's Draft #2Meghan's Draft #3Meghan's Draft #4

On this episode, Maria shares stories from a double-header Tarkir Dragonstorm prerelease weekend! Find out what clans she aligned with, what sweet decks she built, and what cards over-performed. PLUS - Flavor Text Theatre: Movie Pitches heads to Tarkir for some very creative filmmaking! Support us on Patreon!Subscribe to our Commander Channel!Get sweet sleeves: Dragon Shield! Use code GLHF for 5% off!Visit longtime sponsor Card Kingdom!Buy Some Sweet GLHF MerchLook! It’s our GLHF YouTube ChannelFollow us on BlueskyPeep Our InstaEverything GLHF is on our Website

Get prepped for your prerelease with the help of Judge Rob (and his magnificent beard!) Tarkir Dragonstorm looks like an incredible set - complete with some very tricky cards. Judge Rob helps you fully understand the new mechanics and the new cards so you can feel confident when you walk into your LGS! Support us on Patreon!Subscribe to our Commander Channel!Get sweet sleeves: Dragon Shield! Use code GLHF for 5% off!Visit longtime sponsor Card Kingdom!Buy Some Sweet GLHF MerchLook! It’s our GLHF YouTube ChannelFollow us on BlueskyPeep Our InstaEverything GLHF is on our Website

On this episode, Meghan gives Tyler the quiz of a Magic player's lifetime by catching him up on most everything that's gone down with Magic story over the past 5+ years! Play along at home and see how much of a Magic Story nerd you are! PLUS: Tyler's first Randomizer (aww) and some cute new GLHF sleeves for you to play with!New GLHF Sleeves at DragonShield!Support us on Patreon!Subscribe to our Commander Channel!Get sweet sleeves: Dragon Shield! Use code GLHF for 5% off!Visit longtime sponsor Card Kingdom!Buy Some Sweet GLHF MerchLook! It’s our GLHF YouTube ChannelFollow us on BlueskyPeep Our InstaEverything GLHF is on our Website

On this episode, Maria and Meghan take you on an epic adventure to Tarkir: Dragonstorm! Get a first look at the new set - including mechanics, new cards, and new art treatments. Oh, and did we forget to mention - a new Ugin?! AND Craterhoof is back?!? Turns out we CAN imagine dragons and they look GREAT!!Support us on Patreon!Subscribe to our Commander Channel!Get sweet sleeves: Dragon Shield! Use code GLHF for 5% off!Visit longtime sponsor Card Kingdom!Buy Some Sweet GLHF MerchLook! It’s our GLHF YouTube ChannelFollow us on BlueskyPeep Our InstaEverything GLHF is on our Website

What is this episode about? Ask Meghan! She arrives at the studio with a mystery setup for Maria and we're all along for the ride! PLUS: Flavor Text Theatre Match Game puts you in the guessing seat and would you be interested in a live podcast on a boat? ...Please say yes! We need this!Support us on Patreon!Subscribe to our Commander Channel!Get sweet sleeves: Dragon Shield! Use code GLHF for 5% off!Visit longtime sponsor Card Kingdom!Buy Some Sweet GLHF MerchLook! It’s our GLHF YouTube ChannelFollow us on BlueskyPeep Our InstaEverything GLHF is on our Website

On this episode, Maria and Meghan take a walk down memory lane - revisiting what they loved most about Khans of Tarkir block. A great draft format! Fun dragons! Sweet uncommons! There was so much to love! But don't worry. Meghan also reacts to the new version of Siege Rhino, live on mic. PLUS: a sneak peek at Spiderman x MTG and some unforgettable Fast and the Furious Movie Pitches! Support us on Patreon!Subscribe to our Commander Channel!Get sweet sleeves: Dragon Shield! Use code GLHF for 5% off!Visit longtime sponsor Card Kingdom!Buy Some Sweet GLHF MerchLook! It’s our GLHF YouTube ChannelFollow us on BlueskyPeep Our InstaEverything GLHF is on our Website

On this episode, Maria and Tyler talk everything MagicCON Chicago after an amazing weekend of Magic! You'll hear everything from behind the scenes of the Pro Tour, plus previews of lots of what's coming in 2025 - from Tarkir to Edge of Eternities to Avatar!Support us on Patreon!Subscribe to our Commander Channel!Get sweet sleeves: Dragon Shield! Use code GLHF for 5% off!Visit longtime sponsor Card Kingdom!Buy Some Sweet GLHF MerchLook! It’s our GLHF YouTube ChannelFollow us on BlueskyPeep Our InstaEverything GLHF is on our Website

STOP THE PRESSES!!! On this episode, Meghan and Tyler bring you all the Magic the Gathering news that's been announced over the past couple of weeks. Buckle up, because it's a LOT of news! From a new Magic movie to Commander brackets to the upcoming MagicCON Chicago & Pro Tour -- we had to buy a bigger podcast just to fit all this news inside! Support us on Patreon!Subscribe to our Commander Channel!Get sweet sleeves: Dragon Shield! Use code GLHF for 5% off!Visit longtime sponsor Card Kingdom!Buy Some Sweet GLHF MerchLook! It’s our GLHF YouTube ChannelFollow us on BlueskyPeep Our InstaEverything GLHF is on our Website