Episode Archive
355 episodes of The Dive Down since the first episode, which aired on December 22nd, 2018.
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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.
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Episode 327: Unscripted: Vivi Affinity, Broodscale Combo, and Sephiroth Energy
Episode | June 26th, 2025 | 1 hr 11 mins
On this week's show, we're doing it live. No notes, just vibes. After our weekly fast food check-in, we chat about Jeskai Affinity featuring Vivi Ornitier, good ol' fashioned Broodscale Combo, and Mardu Energy with Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER.
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Episode 326: The Final Fantasies in Modern & Pioneer
Episode | June 19th, 2025 | 1 hr 6 mins
It's week 1 of Final Fantasy's legality in our formats — and these cards are popping up in way more places than we thought. Tune in for a run down of FIN in Modern & Pioneer.
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Episode 325: How to Break Domain Zoo, Urza's Saga, Vivi, and Josh
Episode | June 12th, 2025 | 1 hr 11 mins
On this week's show, we discuss the latest innovations to Domain Zoo, a new rules change that makes Urza's Saga even better, and chat through a couple more Final Fantasy cards: Vivi and Joshua.
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Episode 324: Indiana is for Modern Lovers
Episode | June 6th, 2025 | 1 hr 2 mins
Shane returns as the Dive Down triumphantly takes over the Motor City, while Dave and Stan play in the Secret Lair Spotlight Modern Open! We talk about our unexpected experiences playing in an unexpected metagame, and even sprinkle in a couple restaurant reviews.
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Episode 323: The Spotlight's on Prowess
Episode | May 29th, 2025 | 1 hr 6 mins
This week Stan and Dave discuss their upcoming road trip comedy as they prepare for the Spotlight Series: Secret Lair this weekend in Indianapolis.
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Episode 322: The Hunt for the Golden Chocobo
Episode | May 23rd, 2025 | 1 hr 10 mins
On this week's show, we're looking at our favorite cards from the upcoming Final Fantasy set, and ask the question: can 15 JRPG games produce enough inspiration for 1 Magic set?
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Episode 321: Pioneer Comes to Arena! Mostly!
Episode | May 16th, 2025 | 1 hr 8 mins
This week we take a little break from Modern and dip our toes back into Pioneer, thanks to its official premier on Arena. The team discusses our impressions of Pioneer right now, our impressions of Arena right now, and, finally — you guessed it — our impressions of Pioneer on Arena right now.
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Episode 320: RC Minn & What's Modern All About?
Episode | May 8th, 2025 | 1 hr 6 mins
This week we discuss a bunch of goings on from the weekend — Devon's trip to Minneapolis, Stan's trip to a local RCQ, and Dave's (power) trip about being the editor this week. We get into: 1) the last few cards in Devon's main deck in Standard and how he got there, 2) how Stan really feels after top 4'ing with 4x Voice of Victory in his Energy deck, and 3) one of the WILDEST Cool Decks, Inc. lists we've seen in awhile.
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Episode 319: Dragonstorm Standard, Modern, and Draft
Episode | May 1st, 2025 | 1 hr 8 mins
On this week's show, D00mwake walks us through his prep with Standard Prowess ahead of the Minneapolis RC. Then Stan goes over his top 8 finish at a Modern RCQ. And Dave teaches us about Dragonstorm draft picks with Stan's prize packs.