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
Magic Digital Next and Pro Teams | #118
Magic has announced big plans in the digital space! Ben and Kessler breakdown their thoughts of what most likely to happen in Magic online’s future. They then discuss how Pro Tour teams can be a bene…
00:57:16 |
Tue 07 Feb 2017
Modern Masters 2017 Predictions | #117
Masters of Modern namesake set “Modern Masters” is getting its latest edition this spring “Modern Masters 2017”. As is tradition, Kessler and Ben break down what they think each color pair’s draft ar…
01:04:34 |
Sat 28 Jan 2017
Ban Announcments & Aether Revolt Review | #116
Kessler and Ben break down the recent Banned and Restricted Announcements of Gitaxian Probe and Golgari Grave Troll and what they mean for Modern. They also discuss what the new schedule on announcin…
01:29:13 |
Fri 20 Jan 2017
Twin 2.0 & The State of Combo in Modern
Corey Burkhart, friend of the show and a Top 25 Magic Pro player, sits down with Ben to chat Felidar Guardian combos and the state of combo decks in Modern moving into 2017. Follow us on youtube! you…
01:05:39 |
Fri 13 Jan 2017
Aether Revolt Preview: “FATAL PUSH” & How Does Removal Shape Modern?
Kessler and Ben break down how Fatal Push can effect Modern and how it matches up against other essential removal in the format. They discuss how removal shapes Modern and what deck building restric…
00:53:11 |
Mon 02 Jan 2017
Top Ten Green Cards in Modern | #113
In time for the holidays, Kessler and Ben List off their Top Ten Favorite Green cards (like Christmas trees!) for Modern. To finish things off, they each present 5 Green cards they wish saw more play…
01:06:47 |
Sat 24 Dec 2016
What Can Be UNBANNED in Modern? w/ Corey Burkhart | #112
Corey Burkhart joins Kessler and Ben to go over each of the cards on the Modern ban list And discuss which cards are still too powerful to be unbanned, and which could potentially be let back into th…
01:26:19 |
Sat 17 Dec 2016
Best of 2016 Awards | #111
Kessler and Ben break down the year 2016 month by month. going over ban list announcements, major tournaments, and set releases. Then they give their picks for Best of the Year in the following Categ…
00:53:44 |
Thu 08 Dec 2016
New Format “Frontier” and World Championships
Kessler and Ben go over the newest format to hit the tournament scene: “Frontier.” They discuss where it came from, what decks are popular, and why there may be a need for a new competitive format to…
00:58:53 |
Sat 03 Dec 2016
Thanksgiving Thanks to Our Patrons
Kessler and Ben are joined by “Musical” guest Josh Kim to update everyone on where the patreon will be going in 2017, and to thank everyone who has donated IN SONG! to remind people of the updates: S…
00:13:35 |
Tue 22 Nov 2016
Magic and Esports with Josh Kim
Josh Kim from All Chat and Riot Games joins Kessler and Ben as they go over what Magic is currently doing in Esports and how it could improve. They then go over a sweet RUG Bedlam Reveler+Traverse th…
01:11:31 |
Thu 17 Nov 2016
Grand Prix Dallas with Corey Burkhart
Corey Burkhart joins Kessler and Ben after an insanely impressive finish at GP Dallas, losing only a single match to Skred red in the finals. Corey goes over his deck choice, why he went with the spe…
01:12:35 |
Fri 11 Nov 2016
Building a Mana Base and Commander 2016
Kessler and Ben go over the news for the last week, breaking down what a few easter eggs in the Commander 2016 set could mean for modern. They then break down the best practices for how to build your…
01:03:32 |
Thu 03 Nov 2016
From Platinum Pro to Making Magic with Andrew Brown
Ben Interviews Platinum Pro Player and soon to be Wizards R&D Employee Andrew Brown about his journey as a pro player, and his new job with Wizards of the Coast.
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00:39:00 |
Fri 28 Oct 2016
Best Modern Cards from Kaladesh (2/2)
In Part 2 of our Kaladesh set review, Kessler and Ben finish discussing the top 11 picks from their favorite 25 cards from Kaladesh. From brew potential to powerhouse bombs, Kaladesh has a lot to off…
00:51:41 |
Thu 20 Oct 2016
Modern Cards from Kaladesh
Kessler and Ben go through their 25 favorite cards from Kaladesh. Over two weeks they will go over each card they think has potential to effect the format; from brew potential to powerhouse bombs, Ka…
00:45:15 |
Sat 15 Oct 2016
September/October Deck Doctors
Welcome to the next edition of our Brew/Deck Doctor episode, where we take Patreon Member submitted deck lists and give tips and tricks on how to make the deck stronger/more competitive. This week Be…
00:46:40 |
Wed 05 Oct 2016
Top 20 Cards in Modern’s History
For their 100th episode Ben and Kessler counted down the Top 100 cards in Modern. Since Kessler is out of town, here are the top 20 cards from that countdown if you missed it! Check out the full epis…
00:52:31 |
Mon 03 Oct 2016
Magic’s Ten Uncompleted Card Cycles
Kessler and Ben break down the Ten different cycles throughout Magic’s history that have we want to see completed! Discussing what cards remain in the cycle and what the completed cycle could possibl…
00:55:56 |
Thu 22 Sep 2016
Top 100 Cards in Modern’s History + Kaladesh Preview Card!
For the 100th episode of the podcast, Kessler and Ben are pulling out all the stops. First you get their Preview Card “Blossoming Defense”. Then, in honor of 100 episodes they set out to accomplish t…
04:20:18 |
Mon 12 Sep 2016
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