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
100 Cards, No Rares! - An Artisan Commander Primer
If you love Commander and are looking for a little challenge, Artisan may be just what you are looking for. Using the same rules as traditional Commander, Artisan challenges you to build without any …
01:01:44 |
Tue 22 Mar 2022
Lurrus is Banned! Are The Other Companions Next?
After we called that Lurrus would be banned last week WotC finally pulled the trigger. Now that Lurrus is banned do we see other companions take their place?
Want to pick up any of new cards you sa…
01:06:10 |
Tue 15 Mar 2022
Grixis is the Best Deck in Modern Right Now
In the Modern Super Qualifier every deck in the top 4 was Grixis. Is it the best deck in the format? Is modern diverse? Does it need a ban? This week we try to answer all these questions and more.
M…
01:06:39 |
Tue 08 Mar 2022
Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty Set Review Part 2
This week we finish up our set review for Kamigawa Neon Dynasty. This set is incredible! Did we miss any cards? If so let us know.
Want to pick up any of new cards you saw in this week’s episode? Cl…
02:07:58 |
Tue 01 Mar 2022
Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty Set Review Part 1
Ben is back just in time for the Kamigawa Neon Dynasty set review. Today we talk about the white and blue cards that we think will show up in modern. Did we miss any? Let us know in the comments. Par…
01:04:53 |
Tue 22 Feb 2022
cEDH's Place in the Game feat. Jim Lapage
Jim Lapage from The Spike Feeders and member of the CAG joins us this week to talk all things EDH and cEDH. We hope you in enjoy this XL edition of The MMCast
Follow Jim @JimTSF and @TheSpikeFeeders…
02:00:11 |
Tue 15 Feb 2022
8-Rack & the State of Magic Lore w/ Michelle Rapp
Michelle Rapp knows a thing or two about Magic Lore, and is also a fan of 8-Rack, the classic Modern discard deck. So we brought Michelle on to talk about both!
Follow Michelle @KilnFiendPotter on T…
01:20:20 |
Tue 08 Feb 2022
All Things Magic Art Feat. Vorthos Mike
Have you ever wondered how you could own a unique piece of Magic art for your office or game room? Well, this week we are joined by our special guest Vorthos Mike. Mike is here to talk all things art…
01:34:57 |
Tue 01 Feb 2022
Magic Planes We Need to Revisit
Previews for Kamigawa start this week which got us thinking. What are some of the planes in the Modern era that we haven't revisited yet? This week we discuss what the likely hood for is for returnin…
01:25:45 |
Tue 25 Jan 2022
Are Companions a Problem in Modern?
Almost 2 years after they were release in Ikoria Companions are still running wild in Modern. With that in mind we ask the question are Companions a problem for the format?
Want to pick up any of ne…
01:11:45 |
Tue 18 Jan 2022
Kamigawa Block, A Modern Retrospective
We are a few weeks away from Kamigawa Neon Dynasty! With that in mind we look back at one of the most historically divisive blocks in Magic history. Was Kamigawa block really as underpowered as peopl…
01:33:55 |
Tue 11 Jan 2022
2021 Magic Year in Review and Look Forward
Happy 2022! This week Ben is back and we look back our favorite cards from 2021 for the Modern format. We also look ahead to 2022 and ponder what is to come this year. What were some of your favorite…
00:59:42 |
Tue 04 Jan 2022
Casting for Magic Events and Modern Diversity with NRG Series Caster Beky Bell
With paper events back the NRG Series held a massive modern tournament. This week we are joined my NRG Series caster and self professed colorless player Beky Bell to talk about the ins and outs of ca…
01:20:02 |
Tue 21 Dec 2021
Play Design Philosophy w/ Andrew Brown from Wizards of the Coast
The last several years have seen a marked change in Magic design & development philosophy, so we've got friend-of-the-pod and Play Design lead Andrew Brown here to answer some burning questions about…
01:02:14 |
Mon 13 Dec 2021
Carson Massey Guests: Boomerism in Magic
Was EDH better before the precons existed? Is Modern a better format post MH2? This week we are joined by Carson Massey to talk about boomerism in Magic.
~Guest Info~
Carson Massey
Twitter: @cmassiv…
01:51:01 |
Tue 07 Dec 2021
MTG Vegas 2021 Event Breakdown
Fresh off MTG Las Vegas we are joined by 9th place finisher Mason Clark to go over the event as a whole. What did we learn about the modern format from this event?
~Guest Info~
Mason Clark
Article …
01:18:29 |
Tue 30 Nov 2021
Innistrad Crimson Vow Modern Set Review
Ben is back! This week we take a look at what cards from Crimson Vow will make a splash in modern. Did we miss any of your picks? Let us know in the comments below!
Small business owners and soon-to…
01:23:25 |
Tue 23 Nov 2021
Playing Merfolk in 2021 with Nikachu
This week we are joined by another Merfolk specialist. Nikachu is here to talk all things fish. Where does it fit in the current meta game, how has the deck evolved, and will Nikachu be bringing it t…
01:18:43 |
Tue 16 Nov 2021
A Look at Magic Coverage with Corbin Hosler
This week we are joined by MMCast's man on the floor Corbin Hosler to talk about all things Magic coverage and what you can expect to see from us at Magic The Gathering Las Vegas!
Want to pick up Ba…
01:01:43 |
Mon 08 Nov 2021
Getting Into Modern Part 2. Entry Points
Continuing from last week we welcome Michael back to the show to discuss the various entry points to modern. Everything from pure budget to semi budget decks with upgrade paths.
Ben Bateman is going…
01:22:01 |
Mon 01 Nov 2021
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