The MM Cast
Previously "The Masters of Modern" The MMCast is your weekly insight into the various Magic: the Gathering formats, with hosts Alex Kessler, Ben Bateman and Michael Grothe. We break down all aspects of the game, from deck archetypes to new releases, deck techs and predictions!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 68 minutes
- Episodes
- 419
- Years Active
- 2014 - 2024
Ravnica Allegiance Exclusive Preview Card & Top Ten Graveyard Hate Cards in Modern
Alex and Ben bring a special Hong Kong experience to the podcast with The MMCast exclusive Ravnica Allegiance preview card! Also, they count down the top 10 graveyard hate cards in modern. Happy new …
00:35:47 |
Wed 09 Jan 2019
Grand Prix Portland Review & Changes to the Pro Tour
Alex and Ben return to discuss the fate of Ben and his brother and Grand Prix Portland, as well as to discuss the new change stop the Magic Pro Tour circuit
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01:10:09 |
Mon 31 Dec 2018
Grand Prix Portland Preview & No Changes to the Modern Banned List
The Masters of Modern 197: Michael Grothe returns to the show to discuss what Ben should play at Grand Prix Portland, and to react to the lack of modern bannings last week
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00:51:08 |
Tue 04 Dec 2018
Disrupting Shoal is our Ultimate Masters Preview Card & Pro Tour GRN Recap
The Masters of Modern Podcast #196: Happy Thanksgiving! Ben and Alex discuss their Ultimate Masters exclsuive preview card Disrupting Shoal and break down Pro tour guilds of Ravnica
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01:00:43 |
Sat 24 Nov 2018
Bant Spirits Wins GP Atlanta, Ultimate Masters Reaction and More!
The Masters of Modern Podcast #195: Bant Spirits Wins GP Atlanta, Ultimate Masters Reaction and More! Ben and Alex break down the top decks of GP Atlanta and react to the announcement of Ultimate Mas…
00:51:27 |
Mon 12 Nov 2018
Amulet Titan and the Undead Decks of Modern
MMCast 194: Amulet Titan and the Undead Decks of Modern - Alex and Ben discuss the return of Amulet Titan at the top tables and the other decks in moderns history that have survived bannings
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00:50:46 |
Sat 03 Nov 2018
The Rise of Arclight Phoenix and The Winner and Losers of GRN in Modern
MMCast 193: The Rise of Arclight Phoenix in Modern - Alex returns to the podcast to discuss his favorite new card Arclight Phoenix, as well as several other awesome decks that have popped up in moder…
01:05:36 |
Mon 29 Oct 2018
Ashlen Rose returns to chat Card Kingdom's 'The Chalice' Tournament, Tron and More!
The Masters of Modern Podcast 192: Ashlen Rose returns to chat Card Kingdom's 'The Chalice' Tournament, Tron and More!
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00:41:06 |
Mon 22 Oct 2018
What's the Best Card in GRN? Guilds of Ravnica Set Review Pt. 2
MMCast 191: Guilds of Ravnica Set Review Part 2: Alex and Ben break down the best cards in Guilds of Ravnica
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01:05:22 |
Fri 12 Oct 2018
What's the Best Card in GRN? Guilds of Ravnica Set Review Pt. 1
MMCast 190: Guilds of Ravnica Set Review Part 1: Alex and Ben break down the best cards in Guilds of Ravnica
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00:43:27 |
Thu 04 Oct 2018
Is 6 Pro tours a Win for Magic the Gathering? Predicting Magic in 2020
The Masters of Modern Podcast 189: Reuben Bresler returns to the show to discuss the future of MTG and whether or not it's going to be in a better place in 2020. We talk pro play, online presence, fi…
00:59:12 |
Fri 21 Sep 2018
EXCLUSIVE Guilds of Ravnica Spoiler Episode: EPIC NEW CREATURE Knight of Autumn!
Ben and Alex preview their brand new spoiler card for Guilds of Ravnica, Knight of Autumn. It's an exciting card with major uses in the modern format. Be sure to like, subscribe and comment below! Al…
00:49:34 |
Fri 14 Sep 2018
The History of Control Decks in Modern
Ben is joined by Magic veteran Reuben Bresler to discuss the history of control decks in modern and the rise of blue white control as a tier 1 deck.
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00:42:41 |
Sat 08 Sep 2018
Can Magic The Gathering Survive The Counterfeit Epidemic?
Alex and Ben break down the concern of counterfeits and their overwhelming effect on Magic the Gathering and it's secondary economy.
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00:49:48 |
Fri 31 Aug 2018
Ancient Stirrings Survives The Ban Announcement & The Art of Chaos Drafting
Ben and Alex return from Grand Prix Los Angeles to discuss the total lack of modern banning this week and to break down the art of chaos drafting.
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00:46:27 |
Fri 24 Aug 2018
Top Ten Blue/Red Cards in Modern
Ben and Alex return to the top ten series, counting down each of their top ten blue/red cards in modern.
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01:21:30 |
Fri 17 Aug 2018
Pro Tour 25th Anniversary Recap & Drafting Beta at GenCon
Ben and Alex recap the top modern decks from the Pro Tour and Michael Grothe returns to the show to discuss is epic qualification for the Beta draft at Gencon.
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00:55:28 |
Fri 10 Aug 2018
How Gavin Verhey accidentally designed modern, EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
Ben sits down with senior Magic designer Gavin Verhey to discuss the creation of the modern format and how Gavin unknowingly contributed to it's inception before working at WOTC.
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00:56:17 |
Thu 26 Jul 2018
Breaking Down The Challenger Decks & Discussing Them For Modern
Alex is joined by returning guest Michael Grothe to discuss the standard challenger decks and to ponder whether or not modern could have the same product available in the future.
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01:06:40 |
Thu 19 Jul 2018
Stoneforge Mystic is STILL BANNED & Ancient Stirrings Isn't
Ben and Kessler return to discuss the impact of this weeks banning announcement or lack thereof. With no immediate changes to the modern format they discuss when Stoneforge will be unbanned and what …
00:51:29 |
Thu 05 Jul 2018
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