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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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56:57

PAX WEST: World Championship and Kaledesh first...

The Masters of Modern ·

2016/09/08

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 over each of the new mechanics from Kaledesh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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61:14

Is Modern Diverse? & Triple Modern GP Weekend

The Masters of Modern ·

2016/09/01

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 a diverse play style format? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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54:06

Conspiracy 2 and Modern Reprints

The Masters of Modern ·

2016/08/26

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 reprint so that they could play it in Modern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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63:06

Top 10 Ravnica Block cards for Modern

The Masters of Modern ·

2016/08/18

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 “5 Most Under Played Ravnica Cards Contest,” follow us on Twitter to vote! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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50:39

Everything You Need to Know About Tempo / Modern...

The Masters of Modern ·

2016/08/10

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 the way different color combinations deal with being a part of a tempo deck. They then finish off their series of Deck Brews involving the 5 main tribes of Innistrad with Modern Vampires. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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59:13

From the Vault: Lore, Deck Doctors, and Modern Spirits!

The Masters of Modern ·

2016/08/02

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, followed by a sweet Spirits Brew that Ben has been working on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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72:30

Top 10 Eldritch Moon Cards for Modern

The Masters of Modern ·

2016/07/27

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 as well as what decks may now see play now that they are added to the format. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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71:17

Twitter Question Marathon

The Masters of Modern ·

2016/07/05

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 land should the 6th Magic color be based on?", "Which animal on a Magic card would you most want to eat?", and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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49:47

Eldritch Moon Preview Card – Whispers of Emrakul (LIVE!)

The Masters of Modern ·

2016/06/30

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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61:30

Eldritch Moon First Thoughts with Matt Sperling

The Masters of Modern ·

2016/06/29

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 potential is and go over some key cards spoiled so far. Specifically Emrakul. Lastly Ben and Kessler break down the recent Game of Thones Finale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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64:37

Let’s Ban Blood Moon!

The Masters of Modern ·

2016/06/22

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 their side?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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59:53

Top 10 Cards from Eternal Masters we want to see in...

The Masters of Modern ·

2016/06/14

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, and power level balance to determine if they can be reprinted through Standard, or if the cards could be fun if printed into Modern with some other method. And yes, Kessler picks a card he shouldn't have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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38:14

Deck Doctors: June Edition

The Masters of Modern ·

2016/06/11

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 Ice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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47:57

Eternal Masters and GPLA / GP Charlotte

The Masters of Modern ·

2016/05/31

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 Grand Prix events in Los Angeles and Charlotte. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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60:36

Top 10 Favorite Cards: Live! From #GPLA at LA LIVE

The Masters of Modern ·

2016/05/24

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 Kessler break down each of their Top 10 favorite Modern cards of all time, followed by live fan questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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55:38

GPLA Preview + Best Sideboard Cards per Color with...

The Masters of Modern ·

2016/05/18

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 share their picks for best cards to sideboard per color. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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79:51

Magic Lore with Shaun Penrod- LIVE!

The Masters of Modern ·

2016/05/10

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 right now and what may lie in the immediate future of the Magic Story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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61:24

The Working Player’s Guide to Tournament Prep

The Masters of Modern ·

2016/05/03

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 playtesting strategies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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53:46

Modern Pro Tours and Platinum Rewards Changes with...

The Masters of Modern ·

2016/04/26

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 Pro Tours. Was this a mistake? If so how big of a mistake? What can be done to fix it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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67:45

Everything You Need to Know About Mill

The Masters of Modern ·

2016/04/19

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 the results at SCG Columbus mean for the future of the format. Also maybe how Sean Connery in The Rock is most likely James Bond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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