Episode Archive
364 episodes of The Dive Down since the first episode, which aired on December 22nd, 2018.
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Episode 343: Expedition 33 Revisited
Episode | October 24th, 2025 | 1 hr 14 mins
Stan pitches a can't miss idea. Shane revisits Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and has feelings about moving on before the end. Dave tries homebrewing.
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Episode 342: Mutant F1 Arcade Handhelds
Episode | October 17th, 2025 | 1 hr 7 mins
On this week's show, the boys wonder whether a new game will solve their problems. Then Stan ruminates on Universes Beyond some more, following the Ninja Turtles announcement. Dave takes pictures of arcade cabinet art. And Shane learns a bit about Brad Pitt after watching F1, and shows off his new MSI Claw.
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Episode 341: Hornithopter Cubed
Episode | October 10th, 2025 | 1 hr 4 mins
This week, the gang goes on another Dunkin’ run, then Dave shares his Hades 2 hot takes, Stan provides a mini history lesson on jiggle physics and Stellar Blade, and Shane goes shopping for a new handheld. Plus, the Ornithopter Cube takes flight, and we discuss the long-term value of chase pulls in Magic.
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Episode 340: Edge of Modtournities
Episode | October 3rd, 2025 | 1 hr 2 mins
On this week's show, D00mwake returns to chat about the Modern Pro Tour with Dave and Stan. We go through metashares and winrates, highlight the performance of Goryo's Vengeance and Belcher, the latest evolution in Esper decks, and pour one out for old friend Boros Energy.
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Episode 339: Considering Cards & Katsu
Episode | September 26th, 2025 | 1 hr 2 mins
On this week's show, we talk about our favorite autumn rituals, trading card nostalgia, Garbage Pail Kids, fine dining etiquette, Japan game shopping, and TikTok’s future in the social media cycle.
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Episode 338: The (Spider-)Boys Are Back in Town
Episode | September 19th, 2025 | 1 hr 15 mins
This week we're going back to our roots. Stan and Dave invite Devon back to talk about Magic's latest Spider-Set. We go through and pick all our favorite heroes, villains, and bagels from our beloved game's first foray into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Thwip. Thwip.
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Episode 337: Silksong is Easy
Episode | September 12th, 2025 | 1 hr 6 mins
On this week's show, Shane and Stan talk about their latest videogame obsessions. Shane slashes through a maze of bugs in Silksong while Stan takes pictures of planes for Sky Cards. We also read off some our recent Perplexity prompts, review a new attachment for handheld gaming, and go over router extenders to stream games in bed.
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Episode 336: The Dudes Abide
Episode | September 5th, 2025 | 1 hr 5 mins
On this week's show, we get cozy with some of our comfort watches. We chat about Great British Bake Off, The Big Lebowski, and space simulations on SimulaVerse. We wrap with a walk down memory lane and the best indie rock albums of 2005.
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Episode 335: Weapons & Wings
Episode | August 29th, 2025 | 1 hr 11 mins
On this week's show, Stan watches the newest kids movie sweeping the nation, Dave plays the newest robot card game sweeping the world, and Shane visits another amusement park sweeping Ohio.
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Episode 334: Warm Water Toothbrush
Episode | August 22nd, 2025 | 1 hr 8 mins
On this week's show, Stan walks a mile in RoboCop's shoes, Shane gets hyped over dual screen technology, and Dave tries to understand K-Pop Demon Hunters. We also talk about exciting new way to brush teeth and pickle.
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Episode 333: Shouldn't You Be Working?
Episode | August 15th, 2025 | 1 hr 1 min
On this week's show, we finally hear about the trials and tribulations of a roller coaster tycoon at Cedar Point. We also relive the dreams of a non-rotating format with Pioneer on Arena, relive the nightmare of 4 AA batteries on a giant Game Boy, and sort some cards with a 3D printed Card Slinger.
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Episode 332: Happy Birthday, You Little Freak: 15 Years of Limbo
Episode | August 7th, 2025 | 1 hr 10 mins
On this week's show, we force Dave to play a video game and discuss the seminal puzzle platformer, Limbo, for the game's 15 year anniversary. We chat about the history of the game's development, try to interpret its artistic meaning, and laugh at some of the gruesome ways the shadowy little boy meets his untimely demise.
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Episode 331: Magic Escapes to the One Space Capitalism Hasn't Corrupted
Episode | August 2nd, 2025 | 1 hr 2 mins
On this week's show, Stan and Dave catch up on Magic's newest sets. Stan shares his first impressions of Edge of Eternities draft and sealed, then we discuss our spiritual reactions to the first spoilers from Spider-man.
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Episode 330: Summer Vacation 3: Look Up — It's the Smurfs
Episode | July 24th, 2025 | 1 hr 10 mins
On this week's show, we clean up our cords and cables, Shane takes Donkey Kong out on a punching spree, then Stan and Dave double feature two of the hottest movies in theaters right now - Superman and Smurfs!
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Episode 329: Summer Vacation 2: Permanent Vacation?
Episode | July 18th, 2025 | 1 hr 14 mins
It's a new day in The Dive Down Nation! We kick off the show with some news about the podcast's new direction for the foreseeable future. Then Stan talks about playing Commander Cube. Shane shares his new found fondness for Deltarune. Dave plays some cover songs. And we all rock out to our favorite albums of 2025.
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Episode 328: Summer Vacation 1: Accusations, FIN Draft, Minecraft, & Oreos
Episode | July 10th, 2025 | 1 hr 8 mins
On this week's show, we talk about as little MTG as possible. And instead catch up on our wild and exciting lives. Stan and Shane confront Dave about video games. Dave shares some wisdom on basic interior design. Selena Gomez bakes a delicious Oreo.