Episode Archive
329 episodes of The Dive Down since the first episode, which aired on December 22nd, 2018.
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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.
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Episode 253: RC Atlanta Preview: Amalia, Copters, & More
Episode | December 14th, 2023 | 1 hr 31 mins
RC Atlanta is looming, so this week the team is diving into Pioneer. Dave, Devon, and Shane take a spin through what's happened to the format since the bans early last week. But before that we spend some time on the Modern main from the LET in Barcelona.
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Episode 252: Four Bans, Too Furious
Episode | December 5th, 2023 | 1 hr 32 mins
The mad lads did it! Fury... banned. Up the Beanstalk... banned. Karn, the Great Creator... banned. Geological Appraiser... banned. Smuggler's Copter... used to be banned, now unbanned. We react to the bombshell B&R, consider which decks win and lose from the announcement, and think about what looks good for RC Atlanta.
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Episode 251: Regional Championships and Unusual Discoveries in Pioneer
Episode | November 30th, 2023 | 1 hr 29 mins
On this week's show, The Dive Down breaks down results from a variety of Pioneer RCs that took place in Asia, Latin America, and Canada. Our eyes pop out at some numbers from the new Discover decks, and we check-in on the final NRG Series open of the year.
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Episode 250: Sleeve/Believe/Heave: Lost Caverns Edition
Episode | November 23rd, 2023 | 1 hr 25 mins
On this week's show, The Dive Down take some new cards from Lost Caverns of Ixalan for a spin in Modern and Pioneer. They cast Tishana's Tidebinder, Geological Appraiser, Warden of the Inner Sky, and more!
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Episode 249: These Rhinos Ride Again
Episode | November 16th, 2023 | 1 hr 38 mins
This week on The Dive Down we get back to basics. Stan and Shane focus on the three things The Dive Down does best: a) break down a large Modern tournament (SCG Pittsburgh), 2) give some takes about Rhinos, and iii) have a heartfelt conversation about MTG Universes Beyond. Mono White Hammer, Halo Forager, Sheoldred, and Captain America – what do they have in common? They're all here for this week's episode of The Dive Down.
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Episode 248: The Last Caverns of Ixalan (Spoilers Part 2)
Episode | November 9th, 2023 | 1 hr 16 mins
It's time for the final spoiler episode of 2023! We think? We go through the full spoiler from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan and talk about the cards we think will have the most impact... that we haven't already spoken about.
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Episode 247: Getting Lost in the Caverns of Ixalan
Episode | November 2nd, 2023 | 1 hr 31 mins
For the 375th time this year, we descend into the madness of trying to work out what cards from a new set will make an impact in our formats. It's Lost Caverns of Ixalan time.