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
Dominaria United Modern Set Review
Dominaria United prerelease was this past weekend. With the set officially out we take a look at what cards we believe will make a splash in Modern. Are there any cards you think we missed? If so let…
02:15:20 |
Tue 06 Sep 2022
Competitive vs Casual and Rule Zero EDH With Josh Kim
This week we are joined by long time friend for the pod Josh Kim to discuss the growing divide between casual and competitive Magic.
~ Guest Info ~
Josh Kim
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/itsxell
Drop…
01:11:59 |
Tue 30 Aug 2022
What Is Going On With Magic 30? With Amanda Stevens
Wizards has announced their Magic 30 kick off event in Vegas. This week we discuss Magic 30 and how we feel about its execution. Plus later in the show we are joined by Amanda Stevens to discuss feel…
01:59:25 |
Tue 16 Aug 2022
Breaking Down Maro's State of Magic Design 2022
It is a Kess one man show this week as we breakdown Maro's State of Magic Design article. What did he have to say about the last year in design and do we agree with his assessment?
Want to read the …
01:00:09 |
Tue 09 Aug 2022
The problem with Acorn sets and Massive Magic Story Spoilers!!! Plus Our New Kickstarter!
****MASSIVE STORY SPOILERS AT 01:09:03!!!!!!****
We are back and taking a look at the big news coming out of SDCC regarding Unfinity and Dominaria. We also delve into the big plot points that were l…
01:27:17 |
Tue 02 Aug 2022
How Do You Feel About The Modern Magic Aesthetic?
In the last year we've seen everything from computer chips, mechs, and Tommy Guns to gods from other IPs show up in Magic sets? Is this too much of a departure from the core Magic aesthetic? This wee…
01:19:10 |
Tue 19 Jul 2022
Does Modern Actually Need a Banlist?
Modern has an extensive banlist that houses some of the most powerful cards in Magic's history. But, does everything on that list need to be there? This week we take a look at what we believe can and…
01:24:43 |
Tue 12 Jul 2022
Are There Too Many Set Releases In Magic?
Lately it seems as though there is a new product every week. This week we discuss why that is, if it's a good thing, and what should be done about Magic's current release schedule.
In the wake of Ro…
01:11:17 |
Tue 05 Jul 2022
Modern Singleton Format and More
This week we take a look at a version of Canadian Highlander that uses the Modern card pool and discuss what a no reserve list singleton format would look like. Plus early Double Masters previews and…
01:10:43 |
Tue 21 Jun 2022
New Capenna and Baldur's Gate Artisan Commander Set Review
This week Marshall is back and he is joined by fellow Artisan player Tony Houst to take a look at where the Artisan Commander format is following Baldur's Gate and New Capenna.
~ Guest Info ~
Tony …
01:49:03 |
Tue 14 Jun 2022
Baldur's Gate Cards We Want to See In Modern
Commander Legends Baldu's Gate just dropped. With that in mind we take a look at some cards that we think would be great in Modern. Did we miss any? Let us know!
Ben Bateman is going on tour! Show d…
01:13:39 |
Tue 07 Jun 2022
The 10 Best Decks in Modern Right Now w/ BradenMTG
How diverse is Modern right now? With pro play on the horizon BradenMTG joins us to talk about the 10 best decks in modern at the moment.
~ Guest Info ~
Twitter: @BradenMTG
Lutri Decklist: https://w…
01:15:16 |
Tue 24 May 2022
Predicting the 22/23 Magic Release Schedule
Last week WOTC gave us the release schedule plus a bunch of previews for some upcoming sets. On today's show we take a look at what we were shown and make some predictions for what we could see in th…
01:08:23 |
Tue 17 May 2022
Streets of New Capenna Modern Set Review
New Capenna is out and it's already making waves in modern. What cards are you excited to play in modern? Let us know in the comments below!
If you want to customize you deck even more check out the…
01:18:52 |
Tue 10 May 2022
Is Commander Magic's Main Format?
Is commander the face of Magic and if so what does that mean for the game? This week we are joined by Carson Masse (@Cmassive13) to discuss the discourse around the format as well as the upcoming Com…
01:21:07 |
Tue 03 May 2022
Dreamhack Magic Showdown With Aaron Torbin Linde
Alex is back this week and we are joined by special guest Aaron Torbin Linde from Dreamhack to discuss the upcoming Magic Showdown and what players can expect from Dreamhack Dallas and Atlanta.
If y…
01:16:38 |
Tue 26 Apr 2022
How to Get Into Pioneer With Mason Clark
With Alex's new dad duties keeping him busy, Ben is joined by Card Kingdom writer and money pile player Mason Clark to discuss the Pioneer format. With the upcoming Pro Tour set to be Pioneer what do…
00:55:13 |
Tue 19 Apr 2022
The Five Families of New Capenna
With New Capenna on the horizon we take a look at the different factions in this set. What are the mechanics and which of the charms do we think has the best chance in modern?
If you want to customi…
01:38:55 |
Tue 12 Apr 2022
The Magic Pro Tour is Back! with DeQuan Watson
Magic Pro play is back! How can you qualify and what do we think about this new system? With us to discuss this news is prolific content creator DeQuan Watson. Let us know what you think in comments …
01:44:12 |
Tue 05 Apr 2022
What is Modern's Power Nine?
While we wait for the Modern meta game to settle following the Lurrus ban a few weeks ago we ponder the question, what is Modern's power 9? We think we have a decent grasp on it but let us know what …
01:01:29 |
Tue 29 Mar 2022
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