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Good Luck High Five
by Maria Bartholdi, Meghan Wolff & Tyler Mills
Dive into the spellbinding world of Magic the Gathering with Good Luck High Five—the ultimate podcast for every kind of mage! Whether you're slinging spells at the kitchen table, climbing the ranks on MTG Arena, or dreaming of going pro, GLHF is your go-to source. From casual commander nights to competitive tournaments, we cover all things Magic to fuel your passion and sharpen your skills. Join us and make the magic happen!
Episodes
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It's Jace's World, We're Just Drafting In It
Reality Fracture is here, and after getting our hands dirty in the Draft queues, we have THOUGHTS! Maria, Meghan, and Tyler dig into the early data to figure out which color pairs are winning, which commons wildly overperformed expectations, which uncommons are basically mythics wearing fake...
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Reality Fracture Bold Predictions
Sanity is in short supply this week as Meghan survives a Nyquil fever dream and Tyler the deep dark depths of the woods! But they brave the wilds of the GLHF studio to rank what Magic means to them, get thrown by a game of Scryfall randomizer ("Hot Frosty" is now an official unit of measurement),...
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Reality Fracture Prerelease Guide w/ Judge Rob!
Get ready to get fractured! Judge Rob joins Maria and Tyler to walk you through the trickiest cards, rules, and interactions in Reality Fracture before your prerelease this weekend. We cover the return of Prepare, what's going on with all those Jace planeswalker tokens, negative power on…
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Nobody Puts Baby in the Moon
Alchemy is being put out to pasture on Arena, so we pour one out, dig through Wizards' format data (93% of Standard is Best-of-One?!), and learn some more shocking truths about how people really plat MTG Arena. Then we take a tour through Jace's Echoverse to check in on the mirrored pairs from...
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Jace's Solution, Everyone's Problem
Reality is fracturing and Jace is the problem!! Classic. This episode, Maria (she's back!), Meghan, and Tyler dig into the brand new Reality Fracture mechanics — Empower Jace, Heartwood tokens, the return of Prepare, and the delightfully weird Echoed Pairs. PLUS: the Zeta Set disaster that had...
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Burning Magic Questions with Mark Rosewater
Let's look at the big picture of Magic, courtesy of Head Designer Mark Rosewater! Meghan and Tyler dig into his two-part "Big-Picture Questions" mailbag, taking the temperature of where Magic design is headed, what's behind some of its biggest decisions, and the burning questions players have…
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The MTG Hall of Fame Is BACK - Our Honest Reactions
Grab a deck and chill with the GLHF crew! The MTG Hall of Fame is finally back, and we're breaking down the 2026 class — the unanimous votes, the surprises, and the snubs that have us like O_o. Then Meghan reports back from post-bans Standard (spoiler: it's combo city), and Flavor Text Theatre...
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Cracking The Hobbit Draft
Meghan has a problem. She can't win at Hobbit draft! What is she doing wrong?! If you feel like Meghan, don't worry! Tyler is here with the data to turn that frown (or losing streak) upside down. With his 88% win percentage, he'll share the tactics to take down your pod and look good doing…
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There and Back Again: A Hobbit Prerelease Tale
An unexpected journey, indeed! Prerelease weekend sent us over the Misty Mountains and straight into The Hobbit, and we've returned with treasure to share. Tyler recounts his victories from his local event, Maria ventures into a Scottish game store for her first taste of the set, and together we...
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The Hobbit Prerelease Guide w/ Judge Rob!
Get prepped for your Hobbit prerelease with the help of Judge Rob! This might be a small set, but it comes with the possibility of big misplays -- so know before you go! From tricky new cards and mechanics to sagas that might make you roll, roll, roll, roll -- Judge Rob's got you as covered as a...
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Every 2026 MTG Set, Previewed
2026 is stacked, and Meghan and Tyler are breaking down every last bit of it! From second breakfast in the world of The Hobbit to the reality-bending chaos of Reality Fracture to boldly going where no Magic set has gone before with Star Trek — this is your full preview of the year's remaining…
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MagicCon Amsterdam + A Look Ahead to 2027
Travel down the beautiful canals of Amsterdam to relive the glory that was MagicCon Amsterdam and Pro Tour Marvel Super Heroes! Find out about all the action - including the top decks (in Draft AND Modern), plus all the hot goss from behind-the-scenes. PLUS: get ready for 2027 and all the...
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Everything You Need to Know Before Pro Tour Marvel Super Heroes
Get prepped for Pro Tour Marvel Superheroes this weekend - live from Amsterdam! The format is Modern and Draft...with a twist we haven't seen for NEARLY TWO DECADES...a Top 8 Draft!! Get caught up on what's happening in the world of Modern and Marvel Superheroes Draft ahead of the big dance with...
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We Played MTG Party Games and Lost Our Minds (No AC Edition)
It's hotter than Chandra's socks out there and our brains as fried as the egg on Nicol Bolas' head! So why not grab a tall glass of Beth Ann's lemonade and enjoy this very silly episode of GLHF where Maria, Meghan and Tyler play a bunch of MTG Party Games? From Match Game to MadLibs, everyone…
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Marvel Superheroes: Limited Guide
Wondering how you can take down the forces of evil? ...Or good? We don't judge! And we've got the answers! Maria, Meghan and Tyler dive into the data to help you hone your skills at Marvel Superheroes draft and sealed and get those wins in your pod! Some of the best picks might surprise even the...
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A Very 700th Episode: The Musical!
We're celebrating 700 episodes of Good Luck High Five with one of our favorite things: ✨a musical!✨ So bring out the opera glasses and grab your merch at intermission, the show is about to begin! ...and, in regards to the content of said musical, if you happen to be a certain famous author…
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Marvel Superheroes Prerelease Guide w/ Judge Rob!
Grab your tightest tights, leotard and cape -- it's time for the Marvel Superheroes prerelease! Judge Rob joins Maria and Meghan to talk you through the new cards and mechanics plus anything that might trip you up when you go to throw down. It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Judge Rob! ...we know...
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A Marvel-ous Experience
Maria and Tyler sure are feeling SUPER after their whirlwind trip to Los Angeles for the top-secret MTGxMarvel Superheroes Opening Night Party! Hang out and hear all the hot goss from behind the scenes of this exclusive and star-studded event. PLUS: the very first Marvel Superheroes Crack-a-Pack...
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Marvel Superheroes FIRST LOOK!
Get a first look at Marvel Superheroes as it swoops in to save you from a 50-story fall off of a skyscraper! (What were you doing up in that skyscraper anyways?) Maria and Tyler have all the new cards and mechanics to take you from zero to hero! PLUS: how good is your Magic finance brain? The new...
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One Trick to Becoming a Better Magic Player
Maria, Meghan and Tyler got featured on the news and it's gone completely to their heads! Now, they're all high and mighty -- thinking they can give YOU tips on how to be a better Magic player! The outright audacity! Well, if you're still reading, I guess you're gonna listen to this episode…
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Everything Wrong With Commander (According to Us)
Put on your oven mitts and keep the fire extinguisher handy — we've got some hot takes about Commander. Should Sol Ring be banned? Should all planeswalkers be commanders? Should people maybe work out their anger somewhere other than their playgroup's battlefield?! Maria, Meghan, and Tyler get…
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Marvel, Middle-earth, and More: Magic's 2026 Preview
New, new, new! 2026 has a lot of "new" coming for Magic — and we've got the deets. Sponge-powered superheroes in Marvel, problematic rings in The Hobbit, Jace messing everything up (again) in Reality Fracture…the year ahead looks bright. Let's preview it! PLUS: a brand new Flavor Text Theatre…
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What Happens in Vegas Stays on This Podcast
From Sin City to the Twin Cities — Maria and Meghan are back from MagicCon Vegas and Pro Tour Secrets of Strixhaven, and they've got the hot goss. They rubbed elbows with Hollywood hotshots, stormed the kitten enclosure, and watched history get made at the Pro Tour finals. PLUS: the actual secret...
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Your Strixhaven Draft Guide Cheat Sheet
Secrets of Strixhaven is here and so is MagicCon Las Vegas and the Pro Tour! The highest-stakes Magic of the season is this weekend and we're coming in hot with a comprehensive Strixhaven Draft Guide to get you ready for all of it! (The top common just might blow your mind.) Get ready to watch…
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Secrets of Strixhaven Prerelease Report Card
Grab your hall pass and ditch math class! This week, Maria, Meghan, and Tyler are cutting class to relive every chaotic, glorious moment from the Secrets of Strixhaven prerelease! From Tyler's round one (featuring a beat so bad it's legendary) to Meghan's brain-melting Quandrix quandaries, to…
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Secrets of Strixhaven Prerelease Guide w/ Judge Rob!
Sharpen your No. 2 pencils and clear your schedule; school is back in session! Maria, Tyler, and special guest Judge Rob are digging into Secrets of Strixhaven, giving you a cheat sheet for the set's trickiest mechanics, cards, and rules. Whether you're a straight-A spellslinger or Witherbloom…
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Secrets of Strixhaven Commander Precon Review
Wanna know how the Secrets of Strixhaven precon Commander decks actually play? We have the answers! Because we actually played them! Yeah...we're pretty cool like that. Whether you're looking at picking up Lorehold, Prismari, Witherbloom, Quandrix or Silverquill - we did the homework so you don't...
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A First Look at Strixhaven's Secrets
School's back for summer - and this time, it's magical. Like, literally. Maria, Meghan, and Tyler are diving headfirst into Magic's newest set, Secrets of Strixhaven! They've got new mechanics, a trailer debut, and one very urgent question that may define this entire set: is that frog barf...
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We Called It (Probably): Secrets of Strixhaven Predictions
Strixhaven holds its secrets close - but not for long. Maria, Meghan, and Tyler put on their prognosticating hats and take their best shots at what's coming in Magic's newest set: Secrets of Strixhaven. Scholastic mysteries, big reveals, and even bolder predictions await. Then, Flavor Text…
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We're a Slay the Spire Podcast Now (Also: TMNT Draft Guide)
After 13+ years slinging spells, GLHF has officially left the battlefield. No, we're not dead — we've ascended. Slay the Spire II has claimed our souls, and frankly? We regret nothing. Long live the Spire. LONG. LIVE. THE SPIRE!!!!!!!!!! ...okay. FINE. We'll talk about TMNT draft. Apparently…
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LoadingReadyBen: GLHF x the Bens from LRR!
You know what they say: two Bens are better than one… but two special Bens? Now that’s a party. This week on Good Luck High Five, Maria and Meghan welcome a double helping of delightful chaos as Ben Wheeler and Ben Ulmer from LoadingReadyRun join the show! The Bens stop by to catch up, crack…
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A Very Turtley Prerelease
Cowabunga, nerds! It's time to recap the pizza-filled madness that was the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles prerelease. Maria and Tyler share their Sealed decks and detail what worked, what didn't, and what you should look out for in Drafts ahead. PLUS: Flavor Text Theatre returns with a classic…
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TMNT Prerelease Guide w/ Judge Rob!
I hope you like penicillin on your pizza because we're ready to eat some questionable cheesy concoctions at the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles prerelease! Judge Rob joins Maria and Meghan to go over the new mechanics and tricky new cards and interactions you might run into as you run through the...
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Heroes in a Half Shell: A First Look at TMNTxMTG
Cowabunga, cardboard crusaders! 🐢🔥 Grab your nunchuks, a vial of green ooze, and a slice of spicy oatmeal pizza (barf) because Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is headed to Magic the Gathering! Whether or not you're super stoked to see these turtley teens back in action or not - Maria, Meghan and...
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A Very Commander B&R, Spotlight Toronto Report + MTG Valentines
Valentine’s Day is almost here and the sparks are flying as Maria, Meghan, and Tyler tap into all the latest news from the Multiverse! From a heart-stopping shake-up in Commander thanks to the newest B&R announcement, to Meghan’s boots-on-the-ground report from Toronto’s Spotlight Series, the...
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From the Pro Tour to the Sewers: The Best Finals Ever (?!) + TMNT x MTG First Look
Fresh off Pro Tour Lorwyn Eclipsed, Maria, Meghan, and Tyler break down the moments that lit the fuse on a brand-new competitive Magic season. From an unforgettable Game 4 in the finals to a wildly diverse Standard metagame and an all-international Top 8, hear the biggest stories, boldest plays,...
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Draft to Win: Lorwyn Eclipsed Limited Breakdown
Maria's Back, fam! And she's been drafting a lot. So let's talk about it! With the GLHF crew all back together, they share the science behind winning in Lorwyn Eclipsed Limited. From the best P1P1s to the top 10 commons to the secret "mythic uncommons" that punch way above their rarity - this...
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We Stared at the Eclipse (Don't Try This at Home)
Don’t look directly at this episode - an eclipse is coming. 🌑 Meghan and Tyler share their insights from the Lorwyn Eclipsed prerelease, breaking down which cards overperformed, their first impressions on the speed of the format, and just how format-warping the rares might be. PLUS: some hot…
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Lorwyn Eclipsed Prerelease Guide w/ Judge Rob!
Get ready to LorWIN some games at your prerelease this weekend with the help of Judge Rob! That's right, Magic's newest set Lorwyn Eclipsed is here and Meghan, Tyler and Rob are here to break down the new mechanics, tricky cards, and strange interactions that might pop up as you throw down. PLUS…
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Lorwyn Eclipsed: First Look!
Boggarts and Aunties and Changelings, oh my! We’re diving headfirst into Lorwyn Eclipsed with a first look at everything wild, whimsical, and wonderfully weird coming in Magic’s newest set. From a truly magical collaboration with The Jim Henson Company to shiny new mechanics and the return of one...
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2026 Bold Predictions & 2025 Year-in-Review
The crystal ball is out and the vibes are strong! Maria, Meghan, and Tyler make bold predictions about where Magic the Gathering is headed in 2026, then pour one out for 2025 with a look back at the year’s biggest highlights (and messiest lowlights). To everyone who listened, laughed, argued with...
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The 2025 Chrimby Awards!
It’s Hollywood’s most anticipated night of the year: the annual Good Luck High Five Chrimby Awards! We’re rolling out the red carpet to celebrate the very best and the very worst Magic The Gathering had to offer in 2025. From the best cards and best art to the most unforgettable moments (and yes…
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Dirty & Afraid
On this episode, Maria, Meghan and Tyler are ready to spandex up and take to the skies for a first look at Magic the Gathering x Marvel Super Heroes - coming summer 2026! Are they feeling a bit of Marvel fatigue or will they be swayed by the gorgeous comic book art treatments of the new cards?…
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The Takeback Heard 'Round the World
What really went down at World Championship 31 this past weekend? We’re bringing you the steaming-hot feature match tea that DOCTORS DON’T WANT YOU TO KNOW ABOUT. Maria and Tyler break down the moment everyone’s been arguing about — the infamous takeback — with insights, opinions, and context you...
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Worlds 31 Preview: The Players & Decks That Could Take It All
World Championship 31 is almost here, and we’re making sure you are ready for every heart-pounding moment! Maria and Meghan break down everything you need to know headed into the biggest Magic tournament of the year - from the players poised to hoist the trophy to the spicy new Standard brews…
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Draftbending 101: Winning the Pod with Avatar
On this episode, Maria, Meghan, and Tyler bend the elements and the draft table as they dive into Avatar: The Last Airbender Limited — a format none of them can stop playing. Hear their favorite strategies, sleeper picks, and color combos so you can walk into your LGS ready to claim the "W" like...
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We Appa-lutely Loved the Avatar Prerelease
Azula always lies — but Maria and Tyler would never… especially when it comes to prerelease chaos! We’re diving into our first look at Magic’s newest Avatar: The Last Airbender set: the overperformers, the underwhelmers, and the “why did I open THIS rare?” moments. And yes — we brought gifts. TWO...
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Avatar Prerelease Guide w/ Judge Rob!
Water. Earth. Fire. Air… and Judge Rob. Prepare to master all four prerelease elements before you hit your LGS! We’re diving deep into Avatar: The Last Airbender’s new cards, new mechanics, and the tricky interactions that’ll make your head spin faster than Appa doing a barrel roll. With Judge…
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Our Cabbages!!! An Avatar x MTG First Look
Flameo, Hotman! Maria, Meghan, and Tyler are taking to the skies on their trusty sky bison to explore Magic’s next adventure — Avatar: The Last Airbender! From new mechanics and breathtaking art treatments to beloved characters and iconic moments, this set is packed with heart, humor, and herbal...
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The Satanic Panic vs. Magic: The Gathering
It’s episode 666, you beautiful little demons! 😈 Join Maria, Meghan, and Tyler as they conjure up the tale of the Satanic Panic — the real-life hysteria that thought D&D summoned demons and Magic cards opened portals to hell. From foregone fear-mongering to modern day mayhem, we’re exorcising…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Dive into the spellbinding world of Magic the Gathering with Good Luck High Five—the ultimate podcast for every kind of mage! Whether you're slinging spells at the kitchen table, climbing the ranks on MTG Arena, or dreaming of going pro, GLHF is your go-to source. From casual commander nights to competitive tournaments, we cover all things Magic to fuel your passion and sharpen your skills. Join us and make the magic happen!
HOSTED BY
Maria Bartholdi, Meghan Wolff & Tyler Mills
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Dive into the spellbinding world of Magic the Gathering with Good Luck High Five—the ultimate podcast for every kind of mage! Whether you're slinging spells at the kitchen table, climbing the ranks on MTG Arena, or dreaming of going pro, GLHF is your go-to source. From casual commander nights to...
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