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The Dive Down

The Dive Down is a weekly podcast for people who love Magic: The Gathering but like talking about other things too. From videogames, to parenting, to 3D printing, and beyond.
Each week hosts Dave, Stan, and Shane discuss the latest Magic formats they've been playing, videogames they've been beating, movies they've been watching, music they've discovered, and the daily embarrassments they endure along the way.
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Average duration
96 minutes
Episodes
357
Years Active
2018 - 2025
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Episode 278: MH3 Full Set Review, Part 2: The Rest of the Cards

Episode 278: MH3 Full Set Review, Part 2: The Rest of the Cards

It took another couple hours but we finally made it through the complete MH3 spoiler (even after skipping a ton of limited fodder). We wrap up our set review with the gold cards along with the new to…

02:23:04  |   Thu 06 Jun 2024
Episode 277: MH3 Full Set Review, Part 1: Colorless & WUBRG

Episode 277: MH3 Full Set Review, Part 1: Colorless & WUBRG

It's finally here! The Modern Horizons 3 spoiler is complete — and wow do we have a lot to talk about. Join us this week as Dave, Devon, and Shane talk through every card * in the set from Colorless …

02:09:10  |   Fri 31 May 2024
Episode 276: These MH3 Spoilers Are Making Me Thirsty

Episode 276: These MH3 Spoilers Are Making Me Thirsty

The time has finally come for the sea change that is Modern Horizons 3. We dissect the first batch of official spoilers from Tuesday, and revisit some of our most embarrassing evaluations from MH2 sp…

01:32:03  |   Thu 23 May 2024
Episode 275: One Last Modern Tournament Before Everything Changes

Episode 275: One Last Modern Tournament Before Everything Changes

On this week's show, the four amigos break down the results of the Modern Open at NRG Indianapolis, the last big paper Modern tournament before MH3 changes everything (presumably). Plus, D00mwake joi…

01:27:51  |   Thu 16 May 2024
Episode 274: Goyf Are So Back: Modern Challenges, Gruul Aggro (Prowess), & More

Episode 274: Goyf Are So Back: Modern Challenges, Gruul Aggro (Prowess), & More

After a brief intro, Stan is forced to drop out of the ep leaving Shane and Dave in the hot seat. First, they examine last weekend's 4 Modern Challenges in search of ideas, inspiration, and surprises…

01:26:49  |   Thu 09 May 2024
Episode 273: High Res MH3 Spoilers & A Wild West Pro Tour

Episode 273: High Res MH3 Spoilers & A Wild West Pro Tour

Shout out to Wizards of the Coast for seeing some poor quality card pictures in the wild and letting us see them in high definition instead. Official MH3 spoilers dropped this week, on the heels of t…

01:24:17  |   Thu 02 May 2024
Episode 272: Slickshot Trick Shots

Episode 272: Slickshot Trick Shots

A new spellslinger's in town — goes by the name Slickshot Show-Off. This week we focus on the most hyped card coming into OTJ season, where it's fitting across formats, and talk about a few tricks to…

01:27:54  |   Thu 25 Apr 2024
Episode 271: Casual Spiking RCQ Junction

Episode 271: Casual Spiking RCQ Junction

On this week’s show, we manage to fill that awkward week between spoilers and set release by preparing for the upcoming RCQ season, which conveniently kicks off this weekend. We take a look at the Pi…

01:23:58  |   Thu 18 Apr 2024
Episode 270: The BIG Lie: We Talk About More Cards

Episode 270: The BIG Lie: We Talk About More Cards

We said we'd never lie to you, but maybe... maybe we'd forget that there were another 30 mythics left to talk about in this set. So we did it for you — more cards! This week Dave, Devon, and Shane ta…

01:19:24  |   Thu 11 Apr 2024
Episode 269: Cowboy Hats Will Be Worn Until Morale Improves

Episode 269: Cowboy Hats Will Be Worn Until Morale Improves

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 not…

01:51:39  |   Thu 04 Apr 2024
Episode 268: A Trip to Prague, the Zoo, and an RCQ

Episode 268: A Trip to Prague, the Zoo, and an RCQ

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 winn…

01:31:33  |   Thu 28 Mar 2024
Episode 267: Somewhere Over the Rainbow: Post-Ban Modern Results & Testing

Episode 267: Somewhere Over the Rainbow: Post-Ban Modern Results & Testing

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 s…

01:34:16  |   Thu 21 Mar 2024
Episode 266: Violent Reactions to a Modern Outburst

Episode 266: Violent Reactions to a Modern Outburst

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 fo…

01:31:31  |   Thu 14 Mar 2024
Episode 265: Why Does Everyone Hate Modern Now?

Episode 265: Why Does Everyone Hate Modern Now?

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 s…

01:40:06  |   Thu 07 Mar 2024
Episode 264: Rippin’ Veins & Takin’ Names at MagicCon Chicago

Episode 264: Rippin’ Veins & Takin’ Names at MagicCon Chicago

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 Cit…

01:54:29  |   Thu 29 Feb 2024
Episode 263: What Are We Playing in Chicago? Plus NRG... Chicago

Episode 263: What Are We Playing in Chicago? Plus NRG... Chicago

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 …

01:51:45  |   Thu 22 Feb 2024
Episode 262: Rainbow Rhinos and 19,442 Matches of Modern

Episode 262: Rainbow Rhinos and 19,442 Matches of Modern

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 i…

01:34:55  |   Thu 15 Feb 2024
Episode 261: SCGCON Hartford & MKM Cards Appear!

Episode 261: SCGCON Hartford & MKM Cards Appear!

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 Eve…

01:13:05  |   Thu 08 Feb 2024
Episode 260: Modern RC in Ghent & MKM Previews pt.2

Episode 260: Modern RC in Ghent & MKM Previews pt.2

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…

01:40:37  |   Thu 01 Feb 2024
Episode 259: Only Murders in the Guilding (Previews, v1)

Episode 259: Only Murders in the Guilding (Previews, v1)

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! Tune in as we discuss Disguises, Cloaks, and whether the Mole God …

01:37:24  |   Thu 25 Jan 2024
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