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The Masters of Modern

Collected Company

Your weekly insight into Modern, a competitive Magic: the Gathering format, with hosts Alex Kessler and Glenn Jones. We break down all different aspects of the format from deck archetypes to new releases and predictions!

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76:27

Modern Ban Watchlist | #138

The Masters of Modern ·

2017/07/08

Though we do not believe that any cards need or will be banned very soon, we have decided that it would be good to have a running list on our episode right ups, of possible bannable cards, so that you, our listeners, can be wary of specific decks in the future. This week we discuss the current list, and why each card is on it. Ban Watch List: Hot: Street Wraith, Mox Opal, Death Shadow,... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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67:58

Top 30 Decks in Modern History

The Masters of Modern ·

2017/06/27

Kessler and Ben once again employ the help of very technically capable Magic scientists to break down their picks of the top 30 decks in Modern History. To Download Lifelinker: https://collected.company/lifelinker/ To unlock our sweet MMcast LifeLink Background donate to the MMcast Patreon!!!!. https://www.patreon.com/themmcast Follow us on YouTube! youtube.com/topdeckingTV Follow us on Twitch for future streams: twitch.tv/themmcast To buy the sweet playmat along side other sweet future MMcast

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73:49

Claim // Fame – HOUR OF DEVASTATION Preview + GP...

The Masters of Modern ·

2017/06/22

Returning from GP Vegas Kessler and Ben have some awesome stuff to share! First the MMCast Exclusive preview card: Claim//Fame. Then Ben played commander for the first time and is ready to start brewing! Lastly a step by step break down of GP Vegas both for Ben and Kessler, as well as the Modern Tournament itself. For our Anchor Preview discussion: https://anchor.fm/10minutesofmagic?at=292441 To Download Lifelinker: https://collected.company/lifelinker/ To unlock our sweet MMcast LifeLink

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94:39

Block Changes, GP Vegas, Mardu Eldrazi with Corbin...

The Masters of Modern ·

2017/06/14

On the eve before GP Vegas, possibly the largest Magic event in history, Wizards of the Coast made one of the biggest announcements in regards to block structure, and the printing of standard sets ever. Corbin Hosler of Brain Storm Brewery, DailyMTG, and Mining Modern subs in for Ben to co-host with Kessler this week to discuss all the exciting news, The upcoming Super GP, and break down a new Mardu Eldrazi list. With special... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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63:34

The State of Modern, Summer 2017 | #134

The Masters of Modern ·

2017/06/07

Last weekend Modern got two Grand Prixs: Copenhagen and Kobe. This week, Kessler and Ben break down the different metagames of each tournament and all the spicy techs introduced to the format. They also go over the new leaked cards from “Hour of Devastation.” GP Copenhagen Top 8 Decks: http://magic.wizards.com/en/events/coverage/gpcop17/top-8-decklists-2017-05-28 GP Kobe Top 8 Decks: http://magic.wizards.com/en/events/coverage/gpkob17/top-8-decklists-2017-05-28 To Download Lifelinker:

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60:08

Effects of Masterpieces on Magic | #133

The Masters of Modern ·

2017/05/31

Since Wizards of the Coast began printing Masterpieces in Standard, their effect on Magic pricing has been significant. Kessler and Ben break down how the sealed product economy works, and how Maseterpieces like Invocations and Expeditions affect card prices. To Download Lifelinker: https://collected.company/lifelinker/ To unlock our sweet MMcast LifeLink Background donate to the MMcast Patreon!!!!. https://www.patreon.com/themmcast Follow us on YouTube! youtube.com/topdeckingTV Follow us on Twitch

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93:11

Back to the Future (Magic Planes) | #132

The Masters of Modern ·

2017/05/23

Marshal James from the “Do I Still Love It” Podcast joins Kessler and Ben as they go through Magic’s past blocks and discuss which sets we are most likely to return to and why. Which Mechanics do you want to see return the most? Which Characters? What will the story be? Which of the Gatewatch may make an appearance? We’re counting down from each set since Mirage block! To Find Marshal James: https://twitter.com/doistillloveit https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/do-i-still-love-it/id1134679832?mt=2

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86:43

The Best Tutors in Modern | #131

The Masters of Modern ·

2017/05/17

Do you like tool box strategies? Combo? Always having the card you need when you need it? Stretching your side board to its most Sideboardyness? In this weeks episode Kessler and Ben breakdown as many of the Modern tutors as possible, by category and power level, making sure that you know how to tutor for the tools you need in any situation. To Download Lifelinker: https://collected.company/lifelinker/ To unlock our sweet MMcast LifeLink Background donate to... Learn more about your ad choices

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65:22

Casting the Magic Movie | #130

The Masters of Modern ·

2017/05/08

A few years ago, Wizards of the Coast announced that they were teaming up with Fox to develop the Magic movie! Likely this movie will star the Gatewatch, so Kessler and Ben walk through each Gatewatch member and give their thoughts on which actor would best play that character. To Download Lifelinker: https://collected.company/lifelinker/ To unlock our sweet MMcast LifeLink Background donate to the MMcast Patreon!!!!. https://www.patreon.com/themmcast Follow us on YouTube! youtube.com/topdeckingTV

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79:52

Modern Amonkhet Set Review | #129

The Masters of Modern ·

2017/04/25

After getting a chance to play with all of the new Amonkhet cards during the pre-release, Kessler and Ben go through the different cards in the set they think are most likely to make it in Modern. What decks get a bonus, what new decks will be created, and what strategies may even get worse. Plus their thoughts on the limited format and all of the new mechanics. To Download Lifelinker: https://collected.company/lifelinker/ To unlock our... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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41:01

Modern Masters Block Draft | #128

The Masters of Modern ·

2017/04/17

Coming to you live(ish) from Hi De Ho Comics in Santa Monica, the Modern Masters podcast hosted a Modern Masters Draft! Which Modern Masters You ask? All of them? Pack 1 MM2013, Pack 2 MM2015, Pack 3 MM2017, with Special guests, Jimmy Wong, Josh Kim, and Marshal James, with cameos from Alex Sheftel, Sam Abramowitz, Paul Gritsch. Will Kessler or Ben come out on top? Will people pull sweet, sweet, value? What archetype is the... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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84:29

GP San Antonio and Team Unified Modern Tournament...

The Masters of Modern ·

2017/04/09

Ben was joined by Ryan Skonnar (Death’s Shadow) and Stephen St Clair (Infect) at GP San Antonio for Team Unified Modern. He took the sweet brew below, and did live recordings, so Kessler and Ben listening to the tournament and provide color commentary. Creatures:11 2 Jace, Vryn’s Prodigy 4 Simian Spirit Guide 1 Goblin Dark-Dwellers 4 Greater Gargadon Spells:28 3 Ancestral Vision 4 Chalice of the Void 3 Engineered Explosives 1 Tormod’s Crypt 1 Beck... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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82:18

Amonkhet Preview card and Top Ten Black Cards in...

The Masters of Modern ·

2017/03/30

In a surprise twist of events, the Masters of Modern Podcast gets to release their preview card right now! It is the long awaited reprint of Aven Mindcensor. This is followed by the podcast finishing the first Top Ten cycle in the show’s history “Top Ten Black cards” Top Ten Lists: Kessler: 1) Liliana 2) Thoughtseize/Inquisition of Kozilek 3) Dark Confidant 4) Viscera Seer 5) Fatal Push 6) Griselbrand 7) Goryo’s Vengeance 8) Tasigur/Gurmag Angler... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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53:06

KessCo and Mental Magic | #125

The Masters of Modern ·

2017/03/27

Ben Interviews Kessler about the big project he has been working on all year, KessCo. They go over what Kessler’s start up is trying to do, talk about the process he went through to create and launch a game line, and give a sneak peak of the 4 game titles they are releasing this August. Then they both play a game of mental Magic! Follow us on youtube! youtube.com/topdeckingTV Follow us on Twitch for future... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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48:24

Team Unified Modern | #124

The Masters of Modern ·

2017/03/18

Kessler and Ben go over the unique format of GP San Antonio “Team Unified Modern” a format where teams of three compete, but no decks can contain the same cards. They also announce which MMcast listeners will be Ben’s teammate at the GP and talk Lord of The Rings. Follow us on youtube! youtube.com/topdeckingTV Follow us on Twitch for future streams: twitch.tv/themmcast To buy the sweet playmat along side other sweet future MMcast Merch:

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39:53

GP Changes & Best Modern Masters 2017 Reprints | #123

The Masters of Modern ·

2017/03/11

Kessler and Ben break down their picks for the top cards reprinted in Modern Masters 2017 and go over fan picks for the biggest missed reprints. Magic news: big changes to GPs have happened and we discuss how it may effect you. Follow us on youtube! youtube.com/topdeckingTV Follow us on Twitch for future streams: twitch.tv/themmcast To buy the sweet playmat along side other sweet future MMcast Merch: https://www.dmtwclothing.com/collections/masters-of-modern/products/the-masters-of-modern-playmat

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71:25

The Power Level of New Card Types with Patrick Chapin...

The Masters of Modern ·

2017/03/03

Magic Pro, Hall Of Famer, and host of Top Level Podcast Patrick Chapin joins Kessler and Ben to go over the history of new card types like Equipment, Vehicles, and Planeswalkers. They discuss the design decisions behind them and the difficulty to balancing a new type of design. To Find Patrick: https://twitter.com/thepchapin http://www.toplevelpodcast.com/ Follow us on youtube! youtube.com/topdeckingTV Follow us on Twitch for future streams: twitch.tv/themmcast To buy the sweet playmat along side

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27:07

Modern Masters 2017 Preview! | #121

The Masters of Modern ·

2017/02/28

Kessler and Ben preview 2 great cards from the Modern Masters set that are definitively pillars of the format. They go through trivia on each card without spoiling what the cards are first so try to guess! Once revealed they then discuss what them being printed means. There may also be a guitar. New Game Knights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfMQdoaiujE Follow us on youtube! youtube.com/topdeckingTV Follow us on Twitch for future streams: twitch.tv/themmcast To buy the sweet playmat... Learn

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66:26

Patreon Deck Techs – Aether Revolt | #120

The Masters of Modern ·

2017/02/26

Corey Burkhart joins Kessler and Ben to review new decks and brews submitted by Masters of Modern Patreon users. Every set the podcast uses brews submitted by Patreons that feature new cards from the most recent set, and discuss different ways to take those decks to the next level. Make sure to check out the Patreon to get in on the next Brew episode once MTG Amonkhet is released!!! https://www.patreon.com/themmcast Dave Ankarlo:(Caleb Durward) Kuldotha Cherrios... Learn more about your ad choices

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57:40

Official Three color Pair Rankings | #119

The Masters of Modern ·

2017/02/17

Kessler and Ben have consulted with those same Magic Scientists who created the top 100 cards list to come up with the official unequivocal completely subjective ranking of the Top Ten 3-color-pairs (Wedges/Shards) in Modern. 10) Sultai: UBG 9) Mardu: BWR 8) Esper: BWU 7) Bant: UGW 6) Temur: RGU 5) Jeskai: UWR 4) Grixis: BRU 3) Naya: RGW 2) Abzan: GBW 1) Jund: RBG Follow us on youtube! youtube.com/topdeckingTV Follow us on Twitch for... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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