The Dive Down

On this week's show, we chat about Standard, Foundations Limited, and Pokemon TCG Pocket. But first, Shane announces his retirement from the microphone, and The Dive Down announces a much needed vacation. Stream the show at thedivedown.fireside.fm/301 or wherever you download pods!

For a very special episode 300, we sit down with THE Richard Garfield, inventor of @wizards_magic and great-great-grandson of President James A. Garfield. What is Magic as Garfield intended? Now we know. Stream the show at thedivedown.com or wherever you get podcasts!

We're there. Join us as we attempt to make the move.

The Dive Down will be taking this week off, but will return with normal programming next Thursday for a very special episode 300. 🫶

On this week's show, Stan talks about piloting Boros Energy to an RCQ win, and we break down the Standard metagame and results from the Magic World Championship in Las Vegas. Stream the show at thedivedown.fireside.fm/299 or wherever you get podcasts!

Well... cat's out of the bag. Universes Beyond is coming to Standard and all formats. On this week's show, we reflect on this news, how it impacts us as players and competitive formats moving forward. Stream the show at thedivedown.fireside.fm/298 or wherever you download podcasts!

FYI This week's episode will be released at a new time due to media embargo. We'll see you on Friday!

Spikes and Commander players hanging out after Magic Con Vegas

On this week's, we're trying to help Dave pick a deck for the final weeks of Modern RCQ season. We review @karsten_frank's post Duskmourn Modern analysis, plus some quick dives into Dimir, Jeskai, and Delirium. Stream the show at thedivedown.fireside.fm/297 or wherever you get pods!

On this week's show, we recap the breakout out decks from RC DC, and break down results from the tournament. Then we chat about some experiments with Duskmourn cards in Pioneer Spirits and Modern Dimir Frog Eye. Stream the ep at thedivedown.com or wherever you get pods!

On this week's show, we prep for RC DC with @d00mwake and review results from RC Brazil to anticipate the stateside meta. We chat about Duskmourn's impact on the format and everything Devon's been testing. Stream the show at thedivedown.fireside.fm/295 or wherever you get podcasts!

On this week's show, @M4RK_MTG joins to talk about first impressions with Duskmourn, his testing process for the upcoming regional champs and worlds, and how to adopt a working mindset for competitive results. Stream the show at thedivedown.fireside.fm/294 or wherever you get pods!

Hey Commander players...

On this week's show, we celebrate @d00mwake's latest RCQ win. Break down results from @NRGSeries Louisville. Scratch our heads at Rakdos Aggro. And wrap up our Duskmourn spoilerpalooza! Stream the show at thedivedown.com or wherever you download podcasts!

On this week's show, we check in on the post-ban Pioneer metagame, break down the new Rakdos Aggro deck taking over the format, and frighten ourselves with some spooky Duskmourn spoilers. Stream the episode at thedivedown.fireside.fm/292 or wherever you download podcasts!

On this week's show, Stan shares stories from his visit to @wizards_magic HQ, featuring clips from his conversations with @mtgaaron, @mturian, @Em_TeeGee, and @blakepr! Plus we chat about post-ban Modern results. Stream the ep at thedivedown.com or wherever you get pods!

It's B&R week in MTG and The Dive Down, as we rejoice at the Nadu ban, scratch our heads over the Grief ban, accept the Pioneer bans, while suspiciously eyeing our pile of Treasure Cruises and The One Rings. Stream the ep at thedivedown.com or wherever you download pods.

On this week's episode, we rock some hype decks in Modern and Standard as Stan pings with Rakdos Lizards, Shane casts Through the Breach, and Dave revisits his frienemy Thundertrap Trainer. Stream the show at thedivedown.fireside.fm/289 or wherever you download podcasts!

On this week's show, we break down the rise of Through the Breach in recent Modern results, then discuss the merits of more mulls and less scoops. Then @leemcleo hops on to hold our hands thru some Nadu loops! Stream the ep at thedivedown.fireside.fm/288 or wherever you get podcasts.