The Masters of Modern

The Masters of Modern

Your weekly insight into Modern, a competitive Magic: the Gathering format, with hosts Alex Kessler and Glenn Jones. We break down all different aspects of the format from deck archetypes to new releases and predictions!

Episodes

February 26, 2024 116 mins
Binks Brews Podcast: Episode 2 Are you a fan of One Piece but find the idea of learning a new game daunting? Good news! We have a new show that will teach you the very basics of the One Piece TCG. This week Xell joins us to talk about where the met is right now and what if anything should be banned Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK If you want to customize you deck even more check out t...
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We are back to talk all things Modern, rom the current meta to what needs to go. And to help us break it down we are joined by Magic Pro Tour winner Eli Loveman. Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK If you want to customize you deck even more check out the Alter Sleeves link below! It really helps support the show. https://altersleeves.com/themmcast Want to pick up any of new cards you saw...
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Binks Brews Podcast: Episode 1 Are you a fan of One Piece but find the idea of learning a new game daunting? Good news! We have a new show that will teach you the very basics of the One Piece TCG. We hope you like it! Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK If you want to customize you deck even more check out the Alter Sleeves link below! It really helps support the show. https://altersleeve...
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February 6, 2024 63 mins
PART 2!!!!! It's 2024 and there are murders to solve! Murders at Markov Manor drops soon and we are here to talk about what we think could impact Modern. Please let us know what you will be hoping to open for your deck! Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK If you want to customize you deck even more check out the Alter Sleeves link below! It really helps support the show. https://alterslee...
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January 30, 2024 67 mins
PART 1!!!!! It's 2024 and there are murders to solve! Murders at Markov Manor drops soon and we are here to talk about what we think could impact Modern. Please let us know what you will be hoping to open for your deck! Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK If you want to customize you deck even more check out the Alter Sleeves link below! It really helps support the show. https://alterslee...
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December 19, 2023 33 mins
Happy Holidays! Modern wasn't the only format to to see bans. Pioneer saw 2 bans and 1 unban. This week we discuss what we think of those changes and go over the idea of reprinting entire sets instead of masters sets. Let us know what you think! Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK If you want to customize you deck even more check out the Alter Sleeves link below! It really helps support th...
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December 12, 2023 58 mins
Happy Holidays! Modern has been shaken up. With Beans and Fury both gone, does Scam stick around, what decks are playable now, and is it safe to play x/1s again? Let us know what you are brewing up now that the format has been altered Goryo's Vengeance List: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/6020828 Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK If you want to customize you deck even more check out t...
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November 7, 2023 77 mins
We're back with special guest Whitney Kessler to review the new Jurassic Cards. What do you think of this crossover and what do you want to see next from Universes Beyond? Let us know! Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK If you want to customize you deck even more check out the Alter Sleeves link below! It really helps support the show. https://altersleeves.com/themmcast Want to pick up ...
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October 17, 2023 43 mins
At the time of recording a new ban list is set to drop soon. This week we propose that instead of hitting things like Ring, Bowmaster, or Fury we let it all loose. Join us as we attempt to solve Modern (and every other format). Is this the right idea? Let us know what you think! MTG Dawnglare: https://mtg.dawnglare.com/ Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK If you want to customize you deck...
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September 14, 2023 79 mins
Wilds of Eldraine is here! This week we take a look at what cards we think will show up in Modern. Are you brewing with any of these, or did we miss anything? Let us know!! Ambassador Program Links: Alex: https://bit.ly/WOExKESS Ben: https://t.co/BJlaWF4VtX Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK If you want to customize you deck even more check out the Alter Sleeves link below! It really hel...
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We've finally had another Modern pro tour. This week we are joined by Magic TikToker MyHandsAreBlank to breakdown the metagame and what sort of an impact Lord of the Rings has had on the format. We also touch on the upcoming Final Fantasy set and what we can expect from it. Guest Info: My Hands Are Blank https://linktr.ee/myhandsareblank/ Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK If you want to...
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August 4, 2023 84 mins
The full spoiler for Commander Masters is out! This week the guys take a look at the new cards from the precons along with some of the reprints. What are the hits and what are the misses? Let us know what you think! Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK If you want to customize you deck even more check out the Alter Sleeves link below! It really helps support the show. https://altersleeves.c...
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July 4, 2023 68 mins
The One Ring has been found! This week we take a look at the evolution of Magic products and the discuss the impact that chase cards like the serialized have on the game. Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK If you want to customize you deck even more check out the Alter Sleeves link below! It really helps support the show. https://altersleeves.com/themmcast Want to pick up any of new card...
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Lord of the Rings added 44 new Artisan legal commanders. This week producer and Artisan EDH enthusiast is joined by Mavis of the Artisan EDH discord to discuss just how impactful this set is to the Artisan EDH format. Want to discuss Artisan EDH with us? Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/uVxXSHxW Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK If you want to customize you deck even more check out ...
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June 13, 2023 119 mins
The full set for Lord of the Rings is now out. Is the power level of this direct to Modern set on par with the previous MH sets or will we only see a few select cards show in decks? These are some of our picks for what will see play in Modern. Did we miss any? Let us know! Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK If you want to customize you deck even more check out the Alter Sleeves link below...
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May 31, 2023 51 mins
Spoiler season is here for Magics newest direct to Modern set based on The Lord of the Rings, and we are fortunate enough to have not 1 but 2 preview cards for you! What do you think of these cards and what do you think of the set so far? Let us know! Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK If you want to customize you deck even more check out the Alter Sleeves link below! It really helps supp...
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May 23, 2023 81 mins
We're back! After a bit of a break we have a new set to talk about. March of the Machine: Aftermath is out and its existence is dividing the players. Is Aftermath good for Magic and can it, along with the changes to standard, save the standard format? Let us know what you think! Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK If you want to customize you deck even more check out the Alter Sleeves link...
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April 25, 2023 46 mins
What do you think the best land cycles in all of Magic are? This week Alex ranks nearly every land cycle to determine once and for all which ones are the best and which ones are completely unplayable. Do you agree with the final list? Make your own using the link below and let us know what you think! https://tiermaker.com/create/magic-land-cycles-15735488 Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8J...
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April 18, 2023 75 mins
Over the last few years a lot of work has been put in to make White not the worst color in Commander. This week we take a look at each colors representation in Modern to find out what color is the weakest in the format. Do you agree? Let us know! Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK If you want to customize you deck even more check out the Alter Sleeves link below! It really helps support t...
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MoM previews are here! While we wait for the full set to be previewed we are here to dissect the mechanics of the set. Did we shot call battles? Will Vampire Hexmage be banned!? What are you looking forward to from this set? Let us know!! Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK If you want to customize you deck even more check out the Alter Sleeves link below! It really helps support the show....
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