Magic The Amateuring

Strixhaven holds its secrets close - but not for long. Maria, Meghan, and Tyler put on their prognosticating hats and take their best shots at what's coming in Magic's newest set: Secrets of Strixhaven. Scholastic mysteries, big reveals, and even bolder predictions await.Then, Flavor Text Theatre: MadLibs summons a historic figure so revolting it may go down in podcast history. The laughs are real. The horror may be realer.✨ Support us on Patreon!

After 13+ years slinging spells, GLHF has officially left the battlefield. No, we're not dead — we've ascended. Slay the Spire II has claimed our souls, and frankly? We regret nothing. Long live the Spire. LONG. LIVE. THE SPIRE!!!!!!!!!!...okay. FINE. We'll talk about TMNT draft. Apparently while we were busy climbing the Spire, the turtles draft format was secretly

You know what they say: two Bens are better than one… but two special Bens? Now that’s a party. This week on Good Luck High Five, Maria and Meghan welcome a double helping of delightful chaos as Ben Wheeler and Ben Ulmer from LoadingReadyRun join the show! The Bens stop by to catch up, crack jokes, and bring a little maple syrup-flavored charm to the table.Come hang out as the crew dives into MTG-themed games like Match Game and The Randomizer, swaps stories from the past year in Magic, and proves once and for all that the optimal number of Bens in any podcast episode is…apparently two.Grab a snack, shuffle up, and hang out with the GLHF crew for a cozy, chaotic, and Canadian good time.✨ Support us on Patreon!

Cowabunga, nerds! It's time to recap the pizza-filled madness that was the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles prerelease. Maria and Tyler share their Sealed decks and detail what worked, what didn't, and what you should look out for in Drafts ahead. PLUS: Flavor Text Theatre returns with a classic: Movie Pitches, turtle style.✨ Support us on Patreon!

I hope you like penicillin on your pizza because we're ready to eat some questionable cheesy concoctions at the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles prerelease! Judge Rob joins Maria and Meghan to go over the new mechanics and tricky new cards and interactions you might run into as you run through the sewers. Don't head to New York City without this podcast!PLUS: Cutest and Grossest Card are crowned and Maria learns the most shocking fact about Meghan....ever?!✨ Support us on Patreon!

Cowabunga, cardboard crusaders!

Valentine’s Day is almost here and the sparks are flying as Maria, Meghan, and Tyler tap into all the latest news from the Multiverse! From a heart-stopping shake-up in Commander thanks to the newest B&R announcement, to Meghan’s boots-on-the-ground report from Toronto’s Spotlight Series, the crew’s got all the hot goss.PLUS: You’ll also get a handful of Magic-themed Valentines (some better than others), and Magic heads to the Olympic Games!So grab your chocolates, shuffle up, and prepare to fall in love with Magic all over again.

Fresh off Pro Tour Lorwyn Eclipsed, Maria, Meghan, and Tyler break down the moments that lit the fuse on a brand-new competitive Magic season. From an unforgettable Game 4 in the finals to a wildly diverse Standard metagame and an all-international Top 8, hear the biggest stories, boldest plays, and meta-shaping takeaways straight from the folks who were on the (very cold) feature match floor.PLUS: A surprise trip into the sewers! After a printing mix-up forced Wizards of the Coast to officially reveal every rare and mythic in the upcoming TMNT set, we’re diving headfirst into a first look at Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Maria's Back, fam! And she's been drafting a lot. So let's talk about it! With the GLHF crew all back together, they share the science behind winning in Lorwyn Eclipsed Limited. From the best P1P1s to the top 10 commons to the secret "mythic uncommons" that punch way above their rarity - this episode is packed with the insights you need to draft smarter, play tighter, and chase that trophy. If you’re sitting down at a Lorwyn Eclipsed draft, consider this required listening.PLUS: a peek into Standard ahead of Pro Tour Lorwyn Eclipsed this weekend - and the drive to raise money for Minneapolis continues until February 15th! Remember to email glhfmagic@gmail.com with proof of your donation for an entry!https://unidos-mn.org/https://mnfreedomfund.org/https://www.miracmn.com/✨ Support us on Patreon!

Don’t look directly at this episode - an eclipse is coming.

Get ready to LorWIN some games at your prerelease this weekend with the help of Judge Rob! That's right, Magic's newest set Lorwyn Eclipsed is here and Meghan, Tyler and Rob are here to break down the new mechanics, tricky cards, and strange interactions that might pop up as you throw down. PLUS: a chance to win a MASSIVE GLHF/MTG prize package if you email us a screenshot of a donation to support Minneapolis organizations helping people in need right now as we fight ICE in our beautiful city. Links below! And thank you for your donation of any amount!https://unidos-mn.org/https://mnfreedomfund.org/https://www.miracmn.com/✨ Support us on Patreon!

Boggarts and Aunties and Changelings, oh my! We’re diving headfirst into Lorwyn Eclipsed with a first look at everything wild, whimsical, and wonderfully weird coming in Magic’s newest set. From a truly magical collaboration with The Jim Henson Company to shiny new mechanics and the return of one of Magic’s most beloved planes, Team GLHF is here to guide you through the space where dawn and dusk collide. Grab your boggart brew, mind the faeries, and get ready to rediscover Lorwyn in a whole new light.✨ Support us on Patreon!

The crystal ball is out and the vibes are strong! Maria, Meghan, and Tyler make bold predictions about where Magic the Gathering is headed in 2026, then pour one out for 2025 with a look back at the year’s biggest highlights (and messiest lowlights). To everyone who listened, laughed, argued with us in their car, and supported the show this year, thank you. We love you endlessly.

It’s Hollywood’s most anticipated night of the year: the annual Good Luck High Five Chrimby Awards! We’re rolling out the red carpet to celebrate the very best and the very worst Magic The Gathering had to offer in 2025. From the best cards and best art to the most unforgettable moments (and yes, a few truly cursed stinkers), nothing is safe from Chrimby judgment. So don your gay apparel, strike a pose, and prepare for applause, gasps, and maybe a scandal or two. The Chrimbys are uponst us!✨ Support us on Patreon!

On this episode, Maria, Meghan and Tyler are ready to spandex up and take to the skies for a first look at Magic the Gathering x Marvel Super Heroes - coming summer 2026! Are they feeling a bit of Marvel fatigue or will they be swayed by the gorgeous comic book art treatments of the new cards? But even more importantly, how is Tyler doing after being repeatedly kept in a cage? These burning questions get answers - all in this episode!✨ Support us on Patreon!

What really went down at World Championship 31 this past weekend? We’re bringing you the steaming-hot feature match tea that DOCTORS DON’T WANT YOU TO KNOW ABOUT. Maria and Tyler break down the moment everyone’s been arguing about — the infamous takeback — with insights, opinions, and context you won’t get anywhere else...including thoughts from Judge Rob himself.Plus, we zoom out and hit the highlights: the top Standard decks, draft decks that separated the mortals from the gods, that GORGEOUS new trophy, and how Worlds 31 stacked up overall.Grab a Hot Pocket. Recline responsibly. Let’s talk about it.

World Championship 31 is almost here, and we’re making sure you are ready for every heart-pounding moment! Maria and Meghan break down everything you need to know headed into the biggest Magic tournament of the year - from the players poised to hoist the trophy to the spicy new Standard brews that could crash the party. It’s been an incredible season, and it all comes down to this. Buckle up… it’s Worlds time!✨ Support us on Patreon!

On this episode, Maria, Meghan, and Tyler bend the elements and the draft table as they dive into Avatar: The Last Airbender Limited — a format none of them can stop playing. Hear their favorite strategies, sleeper picks, and color combos so you can walk into your LGS ready to claim the "W" like the true Avatar you are.PLUS: Meghan recaps her time at Desert Bus, and the Maria vs. Tyler bet reaches its epic conclusion.✨ Support us on Patreon!

Azula always lies — but Maria and Tyler would never… especially when it comes to prerelease chaos! We’re diving into our first look at Magic’s newest Avatar: The Last Airbender set: the overperformers, the underwhelmers, and the “why did I open THIS rare?” moments.And yes — we brought gifts. TWO bonus goodies for Patrons, because we love you more than Sokka loves meat and sarcasm.✨ Support us on Patreon!

Water. Earth. Fire. Air… and Judge Rob. Prepare to master all four prerelease elements before you hit your LGS! We’re diving deep into Avatar: The Last Airbender’s new cards, new mechanics, and the tricky interactions that’ll make your head spin faster than Appa doing a barrel roll. With Judge Rob here, you’ll leave feeling balanced, enlightened, and maybe...just maybe...a little less terrified of layers and reflexive triggers.✨ Support us on Patreon!