The Dive Down
@thedivedown.bsky.social
A Magic: the Gathering podcast for the casual spike. Proudly sponsored by @HeavyPlayLLC. Current @Mana_Traders coupon: THEDIVEDOWN
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On this week's show, we rank our favorite soups. That's it. Oh and Dave talks about Vintage Cube on Arena. But really, it's mostly soup. Actually, Shane is also playing Outer Worlds 2. But can't stress enough that this is a soup episode. Stream the show at thedivedown.com or wherever you get pods!
November 7, 2025 at 5:59 PM
On this week's show, we rank our favorite soups. That's it. Oh and Dave talks about Vintage Cube on Arena. But really, it's mostly soup. Actually, Shane is also playing Outer Worlds 2. But can't stress enough that this is a soup episode. Stream the show at thedivedown.com or wherever you get pods!
On this week's show, Shane plays real life Mario Kart and video game space exploration. Then Dave gets upset over a very long roll of toilet paper, and Stan predicts the reception to Halo on PS5. Stream the episode at thedivedown.com or wherever you download podcasts!
October 31, 2025 at 9:05 PM
On this week's show, Shane plays real life Mario Kart and video game space exploration. Then Dave gets upset over a very long roll of toilet paper, and Stan predicts the reception to Halo on PS5. Stream the episode at thedivedown.com or wherever you download podcasts!
In our latest episode Stan ruminates on Ninja Turtles, Dave takes pictures of arcade cabinets, Shane learns about Brad Pitt after watching F1, and shows off his new MSI Claw.
Stream the show at www.thedivedown.com or wherever you download podcasts!
Stream the show at www.thedivedown.com or wherever you download podcasts!
October 20, 2025 at 7:22 PM
In our latest episode Stan ruminates on Ninja Turtles, Dave takes pictures of arcade cabinets, Shane learns about Brad Pitt after watching F1, and shows off his new MSI Claw.
Stream the show at www.thedivedown.com or wherever you download podcasts!
Stream the show at www.thedivedown.com or wherever you download podcasts!
On this week's show, Dave talks first experiences with Hades 2, Stan shares a mini history lesson on jiggle physics and Stellar Blade, and Shane goes shopping for a new handheld. Plus, 100 Ornithopters take flight. Stream the episode at thedivedown.fireside.fm/341 or wherever you download podcasts.
October 10, 2025 at 5:16 PM
On this week's show, Dave talks first experiences with Hades 2, Stan shares a mini history lesson on jiggle physics and Stellar Blade, and Shane goes shopping for a new handheld. Plus, 100 Ornithopters take flight. Stream the episode at thedivedown.fireside.fm/341 or wherever you download podcasts.
On this week's show, @d00mwake.bsky.social returns to chat about the Modern Pro Tour! We highlight the performance of Goryo's and Belcher, the latest evolution in Esper decks, and pour one out for Boros Energy. Stream the episode at thedivedown.fireside.fm/340 or wherever you download podcasts!
October 3, 2025 at 3:35 PM
On this week's show, @d00mwake.bsky.social returns to chat about the Modern Pro Tour! We highlight the performance of Goryo's and Belcher, the latest evolution in Esper decks, and pour one out for Boros Energy. Stream the episode at thedivedown.fireside.fm/340 or wherever you download podcasts!
On this week's show, we talk about our favorite autumn rituals, trading card nostalgia, Garbage Pail Kids, fine dining etiquette, shopping in Japan, and TikTok’s future in the social media cycle. Stream the show at thedivedown.fireside.fm/339 or wherever you download podcasts!
September 26, 2025 at 1:05 PM
On this week's show, we talk about our favorite autumn rituals, trading card nostalgia, Garbage Pail Kids, fine dining etiquette, shopping in Japan, and TikTok’s future in the social media cycle. Stream the show at thedivedown.fireside.fm/339 or wherever you download podcasts!
This week we go back to our roots. Stan and Dave invite @d00mwake.bsky.social to talk about Magic's newest Spider-Set. We discuss our favorite heroes, villains, and bagels from Magic's first foray into the Marvel Universe. Thwip the show at thedivedown.fireside.fm/338 or wherever you thwip podcasts!
September 19, 2025 at 5:05 PM
This week we go back to our roots. Stan and Dave invite @d00mwake.bsky.social to talk about Magic's newest Spider-Set. We discuss our favorite heroes, villains, and bagels from Magic's first foray into the Marvel Universe. Thwip the show at thedivedown.fireside.fm/338 or wherever you thwip podcasts!
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 in Sky cards. Stream the episode at thedivedown.com or wherever you download podcasts!
September 12, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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 in Sky cards. Stream the episode at thedivedown.com or wherever you download podcasts!
On this week's show, we get cozy with some comfort watches, and 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. Stream the episode at thedivedown.com or wherever you download pods!
September 5, 2025 at 3:45 PM
On this week's show, we get cozy with some comfort watches, and 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. Stream the episode at thedivedown.com or wherever you download pods!
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. Stream the episode at thedivedown.fireside.fm/335 or wherever you get podcasts!
August 29, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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. Stream the episode at thedivedown.fireside.fm/335 or wherever you get podcasts!
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 ways to brush teeth and pickle. Stream the episode at thedivedown.fireside.fm/334 or wherever you get podcasts!
August 22, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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 ways to brush teeth and pickle. Stream the episode at thedivedown.fireside.fm/334 or wherever you get podcasts!
On this week's show, we hear the trials and tribulations of a roller coaster tycoon at Cedar Point, relive the dreams of non-rotating formats with Pioneer on Arena, and relive the nightmare of 4 AA batteries on a DMG Game Boy. Stream the show at www.thedivedown.com or wherever you download podcasts!
August 15, 2025 at 1:12 PM
On this week's show, we hear the trials and tribulations of a roller coaster tycoon at Cedar Point, relive the dreams of non-rotating formats with Pioneer on Arena, and relive the nightmare of 4 AA batteries on a DMG Game Boy. Stream the show at www.thedivedown.com or wherever you download podcasts!
On this week show, we put a strange little boy through dozens of death puzzles in our deep dive on Limbo for its 15 year anniversary. We go through the game's development, its dark humor, and consider its deeper meaning. Stream the show at thedivedown.fireside.fm/332 or wherever you get podcasts!
August 7, 2025 at 2:49 PM
On this week show, we put a strange little boy through dozens of death puzzles in our deep dive on Limbo for its 15 year anniversary. We go through the game's development, its dark humor, and consider its deeper meaning. Stream the show at thedivedown.fireside.fm/332 or wherever you get podcasts!
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!
Stream the show at thedivedown.fireside.fm/330 or wherever you get podcasts!
Stream the show at thedivedown.fireside.fm/330 or wherever you get podcasts!
July 24, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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!
Stream the show at thedivedown.fireside.fm/330 or wherever you get podcasts!
Stream the show at thedivedown.fireside.fm/330 or wherever you get podcasts!
On this week's show, we kick off with news of the podcast's new direction. Then Stan talks about Commander Cube. Shane shares his love for Deltarune. Dave plays some cover songs. And we rock out to our favorite albums of 2025. Stream the show at thedivedown.fireside.fm/329 or wherever you get pods!
July 18, 2025 at 2:06 PM
On this week's show, we kick off with news of the podcast's new direction. Then Stan talks about Commander Cube. Shane shares his love for Deltarune. Dave plays some cover songs. And we rock out to our favorite albums of 2025. Stream the show at thedivedown.fireside.fm/329 or wherever you get pods!
On this week's show, we talk about as little MTG as possible. Instead, Stan and Shane confront Dave about video games. Then Dave shares some wisdom on basic interior design. And Selena Gomez bakes a delicious Oreo. Stream the show at thedivedown.fireside.fm/328 or wherever you download podcasts!
July 10, 2025 at 9:12 PM
On this week's show, we talk about as little MTG as possible. Instead, Stan and Shane confront Dave about video games. Then Dave shares some wisdom on basic interior design. And Selena Gomez bakes a delicious Oreo. Stream the show at thedivedown.fireside.fm/328 or wherever you download podcasts!
This week's show was recorded with no notes, just vibes. We chat about Jeskai Affinity featuring Vivi Ornitier, good ol' fashioned Broodscale Combo, and Mardu Energy with Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER. Stream the show at thedivedown.fireside.fm/327 or wherever you download podcasts!
June 26, 2025 at 7:39 PM
This week's show was recorded with no notes, just vibes. We chat about Jeskai Affinity featuring Vivi Ornitier, good ol' fashioned Broodscale Combo, and Mardu Energy with Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER. Stream the show at thedivedown.fireside.fm/327 or wherever you download podcasts!
It's week 1 of Magic: The Gathering®—FINAL FANTASY™ and these cards are popping up in more places than we thought! This week we talk about Sephiroth, Vivi, Cloud, Raubahn, Cecil, and more! Stream the show at thedivedown.fireside.fm/326 or wherever you download pods!
June 19, 2025 at 3:31 PM
It's week 1 of Magic: The Gathering®—FINAL FANTASY™ and these cards are popping up in more places than we thought! This week we talk about Sephiroth, Vivi, Cloud, Raubahn, Cecil, and more! Stream the show at thedivedown.fireside.fm/326 or wherever you download pods!
On this week's show, @d00mwake.bsky.social discusses the newest innovations to Domain Zoo, we talk about the latest Saga rules changes, and chat about a couple more Final Fantasy cards: Vivi and Joshua.
Stream the show at thedivedown.fireside.fm/325 or wherever you download podcasts!
Stream the show at thedivedown.fireside.fm/325 or wherever you download podcasts!
June 12, 2025 at 4:13 PM
On this week's show, @d00mwake.bsky.social discusses the newest innovations to Domain Zoo, we talk about the latest Saga rules changes, and chat about a couple more Final Fantasy cards: Vivi and Joshua.
Stream the show at thedivedown.fireside.fm/325 or wherever you download podcasts!
Stream the show at thedivedown.fireside.fm/325 or wherever you download podcasts!
On this week's show, Shane returns for a special Motor City recap episode! Dave and Stan play in the Secret Lair Spotlight Modern Open and talk about some unexpected experiences playing in an unexpected metagame. Stream the show at thedivedown.fireside.fm/324 or wherever you download podcasts!
June 7, 2025 at 3:07 AM
On this week's show, Shane returns for a special Motor City recap episode! Dave and Stan play in the Secret Lair Spotlight Modern Open and talk about some unexpected experiences playing in an unexpected metagame. Stream the show at thedivedown.fireside.fm/324 or wherever you download podcasts!
Indianapolis, we are here
May 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Indianapolis, we are here
This week Stan and Dave discuss their upcoming road trip to the Spotlight Series: Secret Lair in the Motor City (Indianapolis). Dave loves with Mengucci's takes on Prowess, Stan thinks he's figured out the Modern format. Stream the show at thedivedown.com or wherever you download podcasts!
May 29, 2025 at 2:23 PM
This week Stan and Dave discuss their upcoming road trip to the Spotlight Series: Secret Lair in the Motor City (Indianapolis). Dave loves with Mengucci's takes on Prowess, Stan thinks he's figured out the Modern format. Stream the show at thedivedown.com or wherever you download podcasts!
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? Stream the episode at thedivedown.fireside.fm/322 or wherever you download podcasts!
May 23, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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? Stream the episode at thedivedown.fireside.fm/322 or wherever you download podcasts!
On this week's show, we dust off our old Arena accounts and download a 20 gig software update to play this brand new, up and coming format, Pioneer. We talk about the top decks and how to navigate the very cool Arena economy. Stream the episode at thedivedown.com or wherever you download podcasts!
May 16, 2025 at 8:20 PM
On this week's show, we dust off our old Arena accounts and download a 20 gig software update to play this brand new, up and coming format, Pioneer. We talk about the top decks and how to navigate the very cool Arena economy. Stream the episode at thedivedown.com or wherever you download podcasts!
On this week's show, we're recapping @d00mwake.bsky.social weekend at RC Minneapolis, and Stan top 8s another Modern RCQ. Then we look at the overall Modern format to figure out what the metagame is really about right now. Stream the show at thedivedown.com or wherever you download podcasts!
May 9, 2025 at 4:50 PM
On this week's show, we're recapping @d00mwake.bsky.social weekend at RC Minneapolis, and Stan top 8s another Modern RCQ. Then we look at the overall Modern format to figure out what the metagame is really about right now. Stream the show at thedivedown.com or wherever you download podcasts!