The latest and greatest Magic the Gathering news delivered to you every Monday. From top tournament decklists, to previews from new sets, to happenings inside Wizards of the Coast, The Upkeep is everything you need to know before you throw down on the MTG battlefield. Brought to you by the creators of Good Luck High Five.
Maria Bartholdi & Meghan Wolff
Minneapolis, MN
The Upkeep podcast is an incredibly helpful resource for anyone involved in the world of Magic: The Gathering. As an LGS employee and Magic coordinator, I cannot emphasize enough how much I rely on this podcast to stay informed about trends and new products in the game. The hosts, Maria and Meghan, do an excellent job of delivering the news in a fun and engaging way, making it a pleasure to listen to each week.
One of the best aspects of The Upkeep podcast is its consistency and conciseness. At just 10 minutes per episode, it provides a quick roundup of the week's Magic news that is both informative and enjoyable. Whether you are a competitive player or a casual enthusiast, this podcast has something for everyone. The hosts have a great dynamic and their humor adds an entertaining element to the discussions.
Another great aspect of The Upkeep podcast is that it serves as a refreshing alternative to other platforms like MTG Reddit and forums. These platforms can often be filled with negativity, but The Upkeep provides a positive and lighthearted approach to discussing Magic news. It is a breath of fresh air to be able to catch up on my news without all the negativity and with 100 times more fun.
While there are many positives about this podcast, one potential downside is that it may not appeal to those who have no knowledge or interest in the game. However, even in this case, there have been instances where people who had no desire to learn about Magic found themselves laughing along with Maria and Meghan's banter during car rides or long journeys.
In conclusion, The Upkeep podcast is an invaluable resource for anyone involved in the world of Magic: The Gathering. Its consistent delivery of news in a concise yet entertaining manner makes it a must-listen for players of all levels. Whether you're looking for updates on new products or simply want to stay informed about the latest trends in the game, The Upkeep has you covered.
The Pro Tour returns at MagicCON Chicago this week, the Godfather of Commander gets his own Secret Lair charity drop, the Fallout Commander decks begin their previews, and an end to The Upkeep (for now). Visit the GLH5 Website Watch The Upkeep on YouTube Follow us on Twitter Peep our Insta Like our Facebook Buy Some GLH5 Swag Follow us on Twitch
Regional Championships around the globe sent a handful of players to this year's World Championship & an upcoming Pro Tour -- find out what the top decks in Modern were! PLUS: Murders at Karlov Manor Limited rules the day this weekend! Help support the show on Patreon! Visit the GLH5 Website Watch The Upkeep on YouTube Follow us on Twitter Peep our Insta Like our Facebook Buy Some GLH5 Swag Follow us on Twitch
It's February which means MagicCON Chicago is coming up THIS MONTH! PLUS: Murders at Karlov Manor releases this week and a new Secret Lair Winter Superdrop hits virtual store shelves...including one oopsie typo! Help support the show on Patreon! Visit the GLH5 Website Watch The Upkeep on YouTube Follow us on Twitter Peep our Insta Like our Facebook Buy Some GLH5 Swag Follow us on Twitch
Murders at Karlov Manor prerelase is this weekend! We'll CLUE you in on how to MURDER your opponents in an exciting MANNER. (Sorry). Ravnica Clue edition drops next month along with the Commander precon decks and we crown some new Regional Champions in Modern! Visit the GLH5 Website Watch The Upkeep on YouTube Follow us on Twitter Peep our Insta Like our Facebook Buy Some GLH5 Swag Follow us on Twitch
New and returning mechanics are unveiled for Murders at Karlov Manor -- plus: an EXCLUSIVE GLHF preview card you won't want to miss, and the Secret Lair Cats & Dogs Commander deck goes on sale. Find out what's inside! Visit the GLH5 Website Watch The Upkeep on YouTube Follow us on Twitter Peep our Insta Like our Facebook Buy Some GLH5 Swag Follow us on Twitch
Murders at Karlov Manor previews officially kick off this week, tips on what to watch to be ready for your prerelease! PLUS: A new Magic Online champion is crowned, cube draft returns, Star City Games takes over the Regional Championships and a beloved streamer comes back to content creation. Visit the GLH5 Website Watch The Upkeep on YouTube Follow us on Twitter Peep our Insta Like our Facebook Buy Some GLH5 Swag Follow us on Twitch
Breaking news: a new Banned & Restricted announcement rocks Pioneer and Modern, two giants of content creation pause at least some of their written articles, details about the first ever Standard Open at MagicCon Chicago, how to win a Festival-in-a-Box and more upcoming MTG Arena events, and Commander Party comes to an LGS near you! Help support the show on Patreon! Visit the GLH5 Website Watch The Upkeep on YouTube Follow us on Twitter Peep our Insta Like our Facebook Buy Some GLH5 Swag Follow us on Twitch
The list of cities for the 2024 MagicCONs have been revealed! Find out where and when they are happening, fun upcoming events on Magic Arena to close out the year, a new Secret Lair drop celebrates everything Secret Lair in 2023 with Secretversay, and some allegedly stolen art ends up on a card! Help support the show on Patreon! Visit the GLH5 Website Watch The Upkeep on YouTube Follow us on Twitter Peep our Insta Like our Facebook Buy Some GLH5 Swag Follow us on Twitch
Lost Caverns of Ixalan stomps its way into local game stores this week after a true banger of a prerelease weekend, it also debuts tomorrow on MTG Arena (find out what other new treats are in store for the online platform), Murders at Karlov Manor gets a release date, a fun Magic-themed craft idea, and the official MTG Holiday Promo Card is revealed!! And inspired by GLHF?!?!? Help support the show on Patreon! Visit the GLH5 Website Watch The Upkeep on YouTube Follow us on Twitter Peep our Insta Like our Facebook Buy Some GLH5 Swag Follow us on Twitch
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan prerelease hits this weekend -- we'll let you know how to best prepare! PLUS: four new precon Commander decklists, Regional Championship winning Pioneer decklists, and upcoming competitive play on MTG Arena! Help support the show on Patreon! Visit the GLH5 Website Watch The Upkeep on YouTube Follow us on Twitter Peep our Insta Like our Facebook Buy Some GLH5 Swag Follow us on Twitch
Lost Caverns of Ixalan previews are well and truly underway, Magic streams for the Extra Life Charity Network, Regional Championship winners set their sights on 2024, Marvel enters Universes Beyond, and Hasbro loses money in Q3 but Magic makes a ton! Help support the show on Patreon! Visit the GLH5 Website Watch The Upkeep on YouTube Follow us on Twitter Peep our Insta Like our Facebook Buy Some GLH5 Swag Follow us on Twitch
Lost Caverns of Ixalan kicks of previews tomorrow (we tell you where to watch!), a first look at Magic the Gathering: Fallout, news about MagicCON in Chicago next year, several burning questions are answered about Play Boosters, and exactly how likely are you to open a 24-rare sealed pool? Help support the show on Patreon! Visit the GLH5 Website Watch The Upkeep on YouTube Follow us on Twitter Peep our Insta Like our Facebook Buy Some GLH5 Swag Follow us on Twitch
The biggest change in the history of Magic the Gathering comes to booster packs (we give you all the details), an upcoming Qualifier Weekend looms, and a B&R announcement that's lacking on both the B and the R. Help support the show on Patreon! Visit the GLH5 Website Watch The Upkeep on YouTube Follow us on Twitter Peep our Insta Like our Facebook Buy Some GLH5 Swag Follow us on Twitch
The Arena Championship crowns a new winner in Historic & Draft, Wilds of Eldraine Alchemy drops on MTG Arena, the Doctor Who Commander decks are now fully spoiled, and some cool promos are coming your way this year and next at your LGS! Help support the show on Patreon! Visit the GLH5 Website Watch The Upkeep on YouTube Follow us on Twitter Peep our Insta Like our Facebook Buy Some GLH5 Swag Follow us on Twitch
TONS of news this week including The Arena Championship coming up this weekend, a first look at The Lost Caverns of Ixalan, A Secret Lair drop just in time for spooky season, a sneak peek of Ravnica Remastered and more! Help support the show on Patreon! Visit the GLH5 Website Watch The Upkeep on YouTube Follow us on Twitter Peep our Insta Like our Facebook Buy Some GLH5 Swag Follow us on Twitch
The Magic the Gathering World Championship is THIS WEEKEND! Get ready for the big show along with MagicCON Vegas, a new Festival-in-a-Box, a special TARDIS promo card, and two new Secret Lairs. Help support the show on Patreon! Visit the GLH5 Website Watch The Upkeep on YouTube Follow us on Twitter Peep our Insta Like our Facebook Buy Some GLH5 Swag Follow us on Twitch
It's time for some data as Wizards of the Coast releases info on constructed formats on Arena - including which is the most played and which is the least played (the answer may suprise you!), Arena gets ready to celebrate its 5th birthday, we say goodbye to a Magic legend, and the World Championship is on the horizon! Help support the show on Patreon! Visit the GLH5 Website Watch The Upkeep on YouTube Follow us on Twitter Peep our Insta Like our Facebook Buy Some GLH5 Swag Follow us on Twitch
Wilds of Eldraine hits stores this weekend for its official release, MTG Arena also welcomes Eldraine along with fall rotation (but not a lot is rotating!), updates to fun events at MagicCon Vegas & online events you won't want to miss! Help support the show on Patreon! Visit the GLH5 Website Watch The Upkeep on YouTube Follow us on Twitter Peep our Insta Like our Facebook Buy Some GLH5 Swag Follow us on Twitch
The Wilds of Eldraine Prerelease hits stores this weekend - find out how to best prepare, a new Fall Secret Lair Superdrop...well...drops, a bunch of MTG Arena news & more! Help support the show on Patreon! Visit the GLH5 Website Watch The Upkeep on YouTube Follow us on Twitter Peep our Insta Like our Facebook Buy Some GLH5 Swag Follow us on Twitch
Wilds of Eldraine previews begin this week, a release date for Lost Caverns of Ixalan, October CommandFests are announced, and Eternal Weekend finally returns with pretty incredible prizes. Help support the show on Patreon! Visit the GLH5 Website Watch The Upkeep on YouTube Follow us on Twitter Peep our Insta Like our Facebook Buy Some GLH5 Swag Follow us on Twitch
We look into the future (waaaaaay into the future) for what's ahead in Magic in 2023, 2024, 2025 and even 2026! Find out what new and exciting sets are on the horizon! PLUS: new cards coming to Arena, Post Malone buys The One Ring and a B&R announcement is less B and more Un-B. Help support the show on Patreon! Visit the GLH5 Website Watch The Upkeep on YouTube Follow us on Twitter Peep our Insta Like our Facebook Buy Some GLH5 Swag Follow us on Twitch
Info about upcoming Commander Masters card variants and how to draft the set at your LGS without a normal prerelease, Historic and Explorer both add 25 cards to Arena starting tomorrow, and MagicCon Barcelona flies into Spain next week - find out how you can watch or win $15,000 at the con! Help support the show on Patreon! Visit the GLH5 Website Watch The Upkeep on YouTube Follow us on Twitter Peep our Insta Like our Facebook Buy Some GLH5 Swag Follow us on Twitch
Commander Masters previews kick off, a Limited GP (kinda!) in Barcelona and Vegas, new cards on the horizon for Historic and Explorer and some VERY lucky person finds the One Ring! Help support the show on Patreon! Visit the GLH5 Website Watch The Upkeep on YouTube Follow us on Twitter Peep our Insta Like our Facebook Buy Some GLH5 Swag Follow us on Twitch
Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth is heading to your local game store this weekend for the prerelease! Find out all about the important dates to know to play the new set. PLUS: tons more LotR supplemental product releases to support the set, Chromatic Cube comes back to Arena, Pioneer seems like a super sweet format at various Regional Championships, and a one-million-dollar bounty for The One Ring! Help support the show on Patreon! Visit the GLH5 Website Watch The Upkeep on YouTube Follow us on Twitter Peep our Insta Like our Facebook Buy Some GLH5 Swag Follow us on Twitch
A Banned & Restricted announcement sends three cards in Standard to exile, Arena Championship 3 crowns a winner, Lord of the Rings officially kicks off tomorrow + makes lots of haters mad, and upcoming MTG Arena events to put on your calendar! Help support the show on Patreon! Visit the GLH5 Website Watch The Upkeep on YouTube Follow us on Twitter Peep our Insta Like our Facebook Buy Some GLH5 Swag Follow us on Twitch
Arena Championship 3 hits your screens this weekend with tons of top names (including the unstoppable Nathan Steuer), the Magic Online Champions Showcase gets wild in Modern, the VML kicks off it's Season 10 league, updates on Standard's brand new ban philosophy and more! Help support the show on Patreon! Visit the GLH5 Website Watch The Upkeep on YouTube Follow us on Twitter Peep our Insta Like our Facebook Buy Some GLH5 Swag Follow us on Twitch
March of the Machine: The Aftermath officially marches into stores and online, MagicCON Barcelona opens up to ticket sales, Wizard's sheds some light on their new banning philosophy ahead of big changes to Standard, and more! Help support the show on Patreon! Visit the GLH5 Website Watch The Upkeep on YouTube Follow us on Twitter Peep our Insta Like our Facebook Buy Some GLH5 Swag Follow us on Twitch
Pro Tour March of the Machine crowns a very familiar champion, Standard changes how it rotates, March of the Machine: The Aftermath drops its mini-set goodness this week, learn how The Ring "tempts you," Doctor Who comes to Magic, previews from Commander Masters and a new Commander Secret Lair deck is available, a sneak-peek at Wilds of Eldraine and Arena news! Whew! That's a lot of news, people! Help support the show on Patreon! Visit the GLH5 Website Watch The Upkeep on YouTube Follow us on Twitter Peep our Insta Like our Facebook Buy Some GLH5 Swag Follow us on Twitch
MagicCON Minneapolis kicks off this week with tons of events, panels and competition! Pro Tour March of the Machine is also coming up this weekend and boasts a $500,000 prize pool for the best in Standard and Draft. PLUS: Dates are announced for some upcoming CommandFests and Hasbro announces some big earnings for Wizards of the Coast in Q1 of 2023. Help support the show on Patreon! Visit the GLH5 Website Watch The Upkeep on YouTube Follow us on Twitter Peep our Insta Like our Facebook Buy Some GLH5 Swag Follow us on Twitch
Another Arena Open brings the promise of cash to competitive Limited this weekend! PLUS: a spring Secret Lair Superdrop that has some pretty bangin' new pieces (including new work from fan-favorite Rebecca Guay!), and geting prepped for the Pro Tour and MagicCON Minneapolis next week! Help support the show on Patreon! Visit the GLH5 Website Watch The Upkeep on YouTube Follow us on Twitter Peep our Insta Like our Facebook Buy Some GLH5 Swag Follow us on Twitch
March of the Machine officially releases this week in stores and online, #1 Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer sells for a boatload, upcoming Arena events to keep your eyes on, and the panels of MagicCON Minneapolis are revealed! Help support the show on Patreon! Visit the GLH5 Website Watch The Upkeep on YouTube Follow us on Twitter Peep our Insta Like our Facebook Buy Some GLH5 Swag Follow us on Twitch
The March of the Machine prerelease kicks off this weekend, we'll let you know how to prepare to win at your LGS, the final tournament of this round of Regional Championships crowns a winner and sends two people to Worlds, and new Commander decks that have something for the whole (gremlin) family. Help support the show on Patreon! Visit the GLH5 Website Watch The Upkeep on YouTube Follow us on Twitter Peep our Insta Like our Facebook Buy Some GLH5 Swag Follow us on Twitch
March of the Machine previews are well and truly underway (including an exclusive GLHF preview card which may or may not be a total bomb...), mechanics for the new set are revealed, one final Regional Championship for the season is on the horizon, and Secret Lair ties into the new Dungeons & Dragons movie. Did you ever think you'd see Hugh Grant on a Magic card? Help support the show on Patreon! Visit the GLH5 Website Watch The Upkeep on YouTube Follow us on Twitter Peep our Insta Like our Facebook Buy Some GLH5 Swag Follow us on Twitch
Another weekend means another round of Regional Championship winners - we'll let you know which ONE deck dominated in Standard, March of the Machine gives us a sneak peek with a few planeswalker preview cards, and it's a big weekend for MTG Arena with an array of competitive events with a chance to win cash money! Help support the show on Patreon! Visit the GLH5 Website Watch The Upkeep on YouTube Follow us on Twitter Peep our Insta Like our Facebook Buy Some GLH5 Swag Follow us on Twitch
Get your second breakfast ready, because we've got tons of updates and previews from the upcoming Lord of the Rings set, a first look at LotR Commander decks, a Black Lotus sells for a new record price, a victor is crowned at the second Arena Championship as well as The Gathering Series Showdown Finals (Standard Regional Championship), and a brand new official Magic format! Help support the show on Patreon! Visit the GLH5 Website Watch The Upkeep on YouTube Follow us on Twitter Peep our Insta Like our Facebook Buy Some GLH5 Swag Follow us on Twitch
Standard shines with four Regional Championship winners over the past weekend, Lord of the Rings showcases its first preview cards, Hot Pockets can get you a free deck on Arena, and MagicCON Minneapolis tickets go on sale! Help support the show on Patreon! Visit the GLH5 Website Watch The Upkeep on YouTube Follow us on Twitter Peep our Insta Like our Facebook Buy Some GLH5 Swag Follow us on Twitch
We kick off the week with a Banned & Restricted announcement in Legacy, find out which Standard decks won several Regional Championships, hear about an MTG Arena tournament this weekend and how more than $100,000 in Magic cards were found dumped in a Texas landfill. Help support the show on Patreon! Visit the GLH5 Website Watch The Upkeep on YouTube Follow us on Twitter Peep our Insta Like our Facebook Buy Some GLH5 Swag Follow us on Twitch
A first look at a bunch of upcoming Magic sets including Lord of the Rings, March of the Machine, and Commander Masters! PLUS: Pioneer takes one step closer to fully coming to MTG Arena, Alchemy: Phyrexia releases soon, and news about an upcoming Arena Open. Help support the show on Patreon! Visit the GLH5 Website Watch The Upkeep on YouTube Follow us on Twitter Peep our Insta Like our Facebook Buy Some GLH5 Swag Follow us on Twitch
The first paper Pro Tour since 2019 hits Twitch this weekend as Pro Tour Phyrexia: All Will Be One heads to Philadelphia! PLUS: News about how to qualify for a Pro Tour via paper play or MTG Arena (and important dates to know!), fun events to play digitally and how you can now sit on your Magic collection in style. Help support the show on Patreon! Visit the GLH5 Website Watch The Upkeep on YouTube Follow us on Twitter Peep our Insta Like our Facebook Buy Some GLH5 Swag Follow us on Twitch
Phyrexia: All Will Be One releases this Friday - find out what events are coming your way on MTG Arena, a tiny goblin disappears from some Secret Lair artwork, booster pack changes with March of the Machine, the first Pro Tour in 4 years is on the horizon, and more! Help support the show on Patreon! Visit the GLH5 Website Watch The Upkeep on YouTube Follow us on Twitter Peep our Insta Like our Facebook Buy Some GLH5 Swag Follow us on Twitch
The Phyrexia: All Will Be One prerelease hits stores this weekend and is supported by a ton of MTG Arena events that begin with the online release on February 7th, a Secret Lair Winter Superdrop has some 90s flair, a bad quarter for Hasbro (but a good one for Magic), a change to upcoming RCQs and a MOCs cheating scandal. Plus more! Help support the show on Patreon! Visit the GLH5 Website Watch The Upkeep on YouTube Follow us on Twitter Peep our Insta Like our Facebook Buy Some GLH5 Swag Follow us on Twitch
Phyrexia: All Will Be One previews are well and truly underway - with some new mechanics to boot, the Phyrexia Commander decks get their lists previewed, some VERY cute bunny alternate cards will be available soon to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit, and big winners in the MOCs and VML finals! Help support the show on Patreon! Visit the GLH5 Website Watch The Upkeep on YouTube Follow us on Twitter Peep our Insta Like our Facebook Buy Some GLH5 Swag Follow us on Twitch
Phyrexia: All Will Be One previews officially officially kick off tomorrow despite all the rares being opening in Dominaria Remastered booster packs, how to speak Phyrexian (really!), the Arena Open this weekend is Kaldheim Limited (yes, really!), and the MOCs showcases Vintage Cube and Modern this weekend on Twitch. Help support the show on Patreon! Visit the GLH5 Website Watch The Upkeep on YouTube Follow us on Twitter Peep our Insta Like our Facebook Buy Some GLH5 Swag Follow us on Twitch
Phyrexia: All Will Be One previews begin this week - but many rares are already being spoiled (we'll tell you how), exciting details for MagicCon Philly, Dominaria Remastered drops this week & an updated on the Arena Decathalon events on the horizon! Help support the show on Patreon! Visit the GLH5 Website Watch The Upkeep on YouTube Follow us on Twitter Peep our Insta Like our Facebook Buy Some GLH5 Swag Follow us on Twitch
The MTG Arena Decathlon kicks off this week with 10 different preliminary events to enter on your road to the finals, Dominaria Remastered releases in a couple weeks, a new planeswalker is previewed in Phyrexia: All Will Be One and Cube4Charity raises more than $40,000 for two amazing causes! Help support the show on Patreon! Visit the GLH5 Website Watch The Upkeep on YouTube Follow us on Twitter Peep our Insta Like our Facebook Buy Some GLH5 Swag Follow us on Twitch
A first look at Phyrexia: All Will Be One and March of the Machine, upcoming MTG Arena events to keep you busy over the holiday break and the winner of Mexico & Central America's Regional Championship takes a spicy Pioneer build to the top! Help support the show on Patreon! Visit the GLH5 Website Watch The Upkeep on YouTube Follow us on Twitter Peep our Insta Like our Facebook Buy Some GLH5 Swag Follow us on Twitch
Another Arena Open is this weekend - and it's Cube Draft for both days! PLUS, the second-to-last weekend of Regional Championships crowns a winner, Dominaria Remastered is fully previewed, previews begin tomorrow for Phyrexia: All Will Be One, and get all the deets on two new supplemental sets hitting MTG Arena on the 13th. Help support the show on Patreon! Visit the GLH5 Website Watch The Upkeep on YouTube Follow us on Twitter Peep our Insta Like our Facebook Buy Some GLH5 Swag Follow us on Twitch
Preview season just never seems to end with the kick-off to Phyrexia: All Will Be One coming up next week, Dominaria Remastered previews begin this week, MagiCon Philly tickets go on sale, Wizards' 2022 holiday card debuts, a weekend of more Regional Championship winners, and a Secret Lair Super Drop that feels like it has more drops than ever before. Help support the show on Patreon! Visit the GLH5 Website Watch The Upkeep on YouTube Follow us on Twitter Peep our Insta Like our Facebook Buy Some GLH5 Swag Follow us on Twitch