Episode Archive
358 episodes of The Dive Down since the first episode, which aired on December 22nd, 2018.
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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.
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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?