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
PAX WEST: World Championship and Kaledesh first thoughts.
A lot of awesome stuff happened at PAX West this last weekend from the Kaledesh Spoiler season kicking off to the Magic World Championship. Kessler and Ben break down the World Championship and go ov…
00:54:57 |
Thu 08 Sep 2016
Is Modern Diverse? & Triple Modern GP Weekend
Kessler and Ben go over the recent Modern GP Top 8s to analyze whether or not the Modern Format is more Diverse then it was pre-Splinter Twin Ban. Does an aggressive format with many archetypes make …
00:59:14 |
Thu 01 Sep 2016
Conspiracy 2 and Modern Reprints
Kessler and Ben go over the newest supplemental Magic Set: Conspiracy 2! They break down which cards were reprinted, which cards were missing from the set, and which new cards they wish Wizards would…
00:52:06 |
Fri 26 Aug 2016
Top 10 Ravnica Block cards for Modern
In a continuation of their Modern Block reviews, Kessler and Ben break down their picks for the Top 10 best Modern cards that the original Ravnica block has to offer. As always this is followed by a …
01:01:06 |
Thu 18 Aug 2016
Everything You Need to Know About Tempo / Modern Vampires
Kessler and Ben break down the need-to-know basics of playing Tempo decks in Modern. This includes the history of tempo in the format, different key decks, the difference between tempo and combo, and…
00:48:39 |
Wed 10 Aug 2016
From the Vault: Lore, Deck Doctors, and Modern Spirits!
Now that we know what cards are coming in From The Vault: Lore, Kessler and Ben breakdown what's in the box and what they like and don't like about it. Then it's onto TWO Patreon Donation Deck Techs,…
00:57:13 |
Tue 02 Aug 2016
Top 10 Eldritch Moon Cards for Modern
Get ready for the next Top 10 off between Kessler and Ben as they compare their top 10 lists for the best cards for Modern from Eldritch Moon. We'll examine the strengths and weaknesses of the cards …
01:10:30 |
Wed 27 Jul 2016
Twitter Question Marathon
We asked everyone on Twitter a ton of interesting and thought-provoking Magic questions - now it's our turn to answer those same questions on the podcast! Hear what our answers are to "What type of l…
01:09:17 |
Tue 05 Jul 2016
Eldritch Moon Preview Card – Whispers of Emrakul (LIVE!)
Kessler and Ben finally have a official Wizards Preview card to preview for everyone!!! It may or may not be Delirium based Hymn to Tourach...
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00:47:47 |
Thu 30 Jun 2016
Eldritch Moon First Thoughts with Matt Sperling
Channel Fireball's Matt Sperling joins Kessler and Ben as they break down and react to each of the new mechanics in the upcoming Magic set: Eldritch Moon. They break down what each mechanic's potenti…
00:59:30 |
Wed 29 Jun 2016
Let’s Ban Blood Moon!
Kessler and Ben are joined by TheMeadery.Org Blogger Scott Campbell as they debate if Blood Moon should be banned. Kessler and Scott know which side they would take - who will convince Ben to join th…
01:02:37 |
Wed 22 Jun 2016
Top 10 Cards from Eternal Masters we want to see in Modern
Kessler and Ben go through the newly released Eternal Masters to see which cards printed in the set would, if reprinted in Modern, offer the most fun changes to the format. They use diversity, impact…
00:57:53 |
Tue 14 Jun 2016
Deck Doctors: June Edition
Kessler and Ben break down three decks submitted by viewers and discuss different ways to make the lists more competitive. We're addressing Mono Black Blood Artist, Zombies, and Temur Thing in the Ic…
00:36:14 |
Sat 11 Jun 2016
Eternal Masters and GPLA / GP Charlotte
Kessler and Ben go over the recently spoiled Eternal Masters set and what it does and does not have available for Modern. They then go over the winning decks and Top 8s of both of the recent Modern G…
00:45:57 |
Tue 31 May 2016
Top 10 Favorite Cards: Live! From #GPLA at LA LIVE
Thanks to our sponsors Don't Make This Weird and our Patreon supporters we were able to put on a podcast recording in front of a Live "Studio" Audience! at the Staples Center in LA Live. Ben and Kess…
00:58:36 |
Tue 24 May 2016
GPLA Preview + Best Sideboard Cards per Color with Sam Pardee
Get ready for Grand Prix Los Angeles with MTG Pro and Chann el Fireball writer Sam Pardee. We discuss what the meta game is looking like going and all the different plans of attack. They then each sh…
00:53:38 |
Wed 18 May 2016
Magic Lore with Shaun Penrod- LIVE!
Shaun Penrod from MTG Pro Tutor joins Kessler and Ben to explain what is going on in the Magic story. They break down each of the major villains of Magic, and then go into exactly what is happening r…
01:17:51 |
Tue 10 May 2016
The Working Player’s Guide to Tournament Prep
Kessler and Ben, sick and battered, discuss some best practices when preparing for a major tournament. From GPs to PreTQs they go over important sideboarding tips, meta gaming choices, and playtestin…
00:59:24 |
Tue 03 May 2016
Modern Pro Tours and Platinum Rewards Changes with Paul Rietzl
Paul Rietzl joins Kessler and Ben as they break down the recent Wizards of the Coast announcement in regards to the reduction of Platinum level rewards, as well as the cancelling of all future Modern…
00:51:46 |
Tue 26 Apr 2016
Everything You Need to Know About Mill
Kessler and Ben break down the history of milling: what milling is, how it's seen competitive play in Modern, the best ways to use mill safely, why friends don't let friends play Mill decks, and what…
01:05:45 |
Tue 19 Apr 2016
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