Episode Archive
320 episodes of The Dive Down since the first episode, which aired on December 22nd, 2018.
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Episode 269: Cowboy Hats Will Be Worn Until Morale Improves
Episode | April 4th, 2024 | 1 hr 51 mins
Our friends from across the Multiverse have flooded the desert sands of Thunder Junction, and brought a host of exciting new spoiler cards with them. We recap some of our favorite cards and other notable arrivals in Magic's 100th set.
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Episode 268: A Trip to Prague, the Zoo, and an RCQ
Episode | March 28th, 2024 | 1 hr 31 mins
Results are in from LMS Prague and we break down the top decks at the 265 player event. Then chat about our experiences playing a couple versions of Domain Zoo. And D00mwake shares the secret to winning an RCQ.
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Episode 267: Somewhere Over the Rainbow: Post-Ban Modern Results & Testing
Episode | March 21st, 2024 | 1 hr 34 mins
This weekend was the annual Hunter Burton Memorial Open, the first large paper Modern tournament since the recent B&R. We dive into the tournament results to see where the format is headed, try out some of the latest versions of Rhinos to see if Cascade still works, and enjoy a little Goryo's Vengeance as a treat.
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Episode 266: Violent Reactions to a Modern Outburst
Episode | March 14th, 2024 | 1 hr 31 mins
The mad lads did it, they banned our beloved Violent Outburst in Modern. We're not particularly happy about the outcome or its communication, but we discuss what it means for Cascade decks and the format moving forward.
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Episode 265: Why Does Everyone Hate Modern Now?
Episode | March 7th, 2024 | 1 hr 40 mins
A discourse is brewing on this week's Dive Down, as the rhino boyz reflect on some of the issues Modern players seem to have with the current format and metagame. Can we close Pandora's box of free spells and triomes? Will MH3 save us? Or could WOTC do something more... drastic..?
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Episode 264: Rippin’ Veins & Takin’ Names at MagicCon Chicago
Episode | February 29th, 2024 | 1 hr 54 mins
Last weekend was MagicCon Chicago — and wow are we tired, friends. Join the Rhino Boyz as we recap the main event, side events, and small events that made up what was a great weekend in the Motor City!
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Episode 263: What Are We Playing in Chicago? Plus NRG... Chicago
Episode | February 22nd, 2024 | 1 hr 51 mins
The MagicCon is finally upon us. We prepare for a weekend full of side events by looking at the most exciting innovations for our favorite formats, and figure out how to win the most tickets for the coveted prize wall.
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Episode 262: Rainbow Rhinos and 19,442 Matches of Modern
Episode | February 15th, 2024 | 1 hr 34 mins
Join us this week as we discuss how Modern has gone rainbow. The full compliment of Rhino Boys — Dave, Devon, Shane, and Stan — are together for the first time this year. We're talking about Modern in upheaval and the results from all the RCs this last weekend.
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Episode 261: SCGCON Hartford & MKM Cards Appear!
Episode | February 8th, 2024 | 1 hr 13 mins
RC Denver is coming up. MagicCon Chicago is coming up. As a bit of an amuse bouche for these giant upcoming events, this week Dave and Shane take a look at SCGCON Hartford — Modern $10ks, Pioneer Events — and talk about MKM cards that we've seen pop up across our formats. Leyline? Surveil? More?
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Episode 260: Modern RC in Ghent & MKM Previews pt.2
Episode | February 1st, 2024 | 1 hr 40 mins
This week Shane returns, and in celebration we take a quick trip to Ghent to recap the Modern RC this week. What's going on in Modern as we make our way towards the next RC in Denver? But first (well, second, actually) — the last cards we like from MKM, and our top 5 lists!
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Episode 259: Only Murders in the Guilding (Previews, v1)
Episode | January 25th, 2024 | 1 hr 37 mins
It's a simple show this week... or is it? Dave and Devon dive into the previews to date of the latest set — Murders at Karlov Manor!
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Episode 258: What is Standard Right Now?
Episode | January 18th, 2024 | 1 hr 35 mins
Join Shane and Devon as they embark on an epic journey through the realm of... Standard. Yes, Standard. With RCQ season in full swing, it's time to look over all the decks you need to know to be prepared.
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Episode 257: What is Modern Right Now?
Episode | January 11th, 2024 | 1 hr 22 mins
It's time for The Dive Down to get back to work! We're fully into 2024 and this week Shane and Dave are diving deep into what Modern is right now.
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Episode 256: New Year... New Formats?
Episode | January 4th, 2024 | 1 hr 41 mins
This week's episode is not about about Modern or Pioneer! Instead, we fire off our free passes to MTGO's Vintage Cube and figure out how D00mwake became one of the format's trophy leaders. We also dust off our Arena accounts to play a little Timeless. Are we picking up new formats for the show? Only one way to find out!
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Episode 255: The Birds Are Back in Town, ft. CCR & OafMcNamara
Episode | December 28th, 2023 | 1 hr 44 mins
Izzet Phoenix is back on the menu so we're diving in for the first time in 5 years! Stan is joined by CCR from MTG Grindcast, along with the Pioneer trophy leader & Izzet Phoenix aficionado OafMcNamara to break down the deck in all its controlling glory.
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Episode 254: RC Atlanta is Over and So is 2023
Episode | December 21st, 2023 | 1 hr 48 mins
With all the discourse swirling around Dreamhack Atlanta, the Dive Down boys decide to avoid it at all costs and just look at the cold hard facts - which decks did well, which decks did poorly, what did the matchup spreads look like, and where does Pioneer go from here. We also wrap up the show with an extended wind down recapping some of our favorite moments from Magic, podcasting, and pop culture.