The Dive Down

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The Dive Down is a Magic: The Gathering podcast focused on the latest decks, trends, and strategies for the casual spikes in Modern, Pioneer, Explorer, and more!

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November 13, 2024Episode 300: Magic as Richard Garfield Intended, ft. Richard Garfield, Ph.D.
The doctor is in. For a very special episode 300, The Dive Down sits down with THE Richard Garfield, inventor of Magic: The Gathering and great-great-grandson of President James A. Garfield. What is Magic as Garfield intended? We finally have the answer.
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Timestamps:
1:25 - Richard Garfield does not need to hear about Heavy Play
2:43 - This week's episode - somehow this is 300
5:56 - The Dive Down begins: Our interview with Richard Garfield
43:56 - What is Magic as Garfield intended?
46:10 - Richard on other games
Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name?
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1h 2min
October 31, 2024Episode 299: Stan Won an RCQ!
They said it couldn't be done, but one of the Dive Down boys (other than D00mwake) finally won an RCQ. On this week's show, Stan talks about piloting Boros Energy to qualify for RC Portland, and we break down the Standard metagame and results from the Magic World Championship in Las Vegas.
The Break Down: 6 Matches to Portland
The Dive Down: Congratulations, Javier Dominguez
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Timestamps:
6:15 - Allow Heavy Play to penetrate your pocketbook
7:59 - This week's show/housekeeping
13:04 - The Break Down begins: Some hot news!
18:55 - More takes on the Universes Beyond announcement
27:45 - Stan won an RCQ!
40:52 - The tournament report
58:10 - The next steps
1:03:22 - The Dive Down begins: The World Championship breakdown
1:12:50 - WC Standard winrates
1:16:23 - The top 8
1:23:12 - The Wind Down: Shane's Gadget Corner
1:31:38 - Dave also went to the RCQ, by the way
1:34:50 - Wrapping up
Links from this week's episode:
World Championship 30: https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/146430
Buy a Steam Deck or something: https://store.steampowered.com/steamdeck
Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name?
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1h 38min
October 25, 2024Episode 298: The Foundations Era is Here
Hot off the presses of WOTC's Foundations announcement, we break down and discuss the impact of Universes Beyond sets entering the Standard format in 2025.
The Break Down: Cards That Will Be Standard Legal for 5 Years
The Dive Down: Squidward Reborn
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Timestamps:
2:22 - Heavy Play, a Full Stack sponsor
3:48 - This week's show/housekeeping
7:03 - The Break Down begins: The Foundations Era React-A-Sode
8:40 - First, Foundations spoilers
16:38 - Some new Foundations cards
21:42 - The other announcement - The Foundations Era
28:10 - There sure are a lot of Universes Beyond sets coming out
35:30 - How are we feeling about so much UB?
1:22:26 - How long can UB last?
1:29:56 - Tying a bow on the convo
1:37:20 - Wrapping up
Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name?
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1h 39min
October 17, 2024Episode 297: Modern: What to Play Before RCQ Season Ends
On this week's show, Dave tries to determine what to play during the one RCQ he can attend this season. We do our best to help him out by reviewing the latest Metagame Mentor, taking a closer look at Dimir Oculus, following in the steps of some Jeskai Control masters, and trying something new with Fear of Missing Out in Rakdos and Jund Delirium.
The Break Down: Frank Loves Stats
The Dive Down: Dave Needs a Deck
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And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/
Timestamps:
7:25 - Heavy Play is our actual sponsor
9:00 - This week's show/housekeeping
14:36 - The Break Down begins: no Pioneer RCQs in 2025??
22:35 - Frank analysis on Modern's current meta
34:22 - Current Modern winrates
41:54 - The Dive Down begins: Shane played Dimir Frogtide
1:04:32 - Dave and Devon played Delirium decks
1:17:30 - Stan played actual Jeskai Control
Links from this week's episode:
https://www.channelfireball.com/article/What-s-New-in-Modern-with-Duskmourn-House-of-Horror/80e67eba-474a-41bf-a704-15bc28755f02/
Jeskai Control by YungDingo/George Jabbour: https://x.com/YungDingoMTG/status/1844245120658653515
Dimir Oculus by Kane Daly: https://old.starcitygames.com/decks/159924
Jund Delirium by Offl1ne: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/6682017#paper
Jund Delirium by d00mwake: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/OFxKWf-jx0WIiWlS_TWENg
Rakdos Shadow by J from TDD Nation: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/6701125#paper
Rakdos FOMO by @jacesdaddy from Twitter: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/6701123#paper
Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name?
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1h 37min
October 10, 2024Episode 296: RC DC: Demons, Trees, Cauldrons, & Company
In the last part of our mini-arc on the current state of Pioneer, Devon, Dave, and Stan dive deep into what happened at this weekend's RC in Washington D.C. We cover the decks that took too long, the decks that aimed too high, and the decks that took it all down. Will Demons remain are force in the meta? Will we keep paying taxes to Selesnya after this event? How soon until we all get annoyed with Tree of Perdition? And then lastly — and most importantly — is Pioneer right now the Magic everyone SAYS they want?
• 1,800+ Players
• 1h30m Rounds
• 3 Breakout Decks
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Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2024 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com
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Timestamps:
5:29 - Heavy Play is not cursed
7:40 - This week's show/housekeeping
13:30 - The Break Down begins - RC DC
39:17 - The outliers from RC DC
1:12:20 - Is Pioneer the Magic people want?
1:17:00 - Stan played Spirits
1:28:14 - Dave played Dimir Oculus
1:35:00 - Wrapping up
Links from this week's episode:
RC on MTGMelee: https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/63398
Pioneer Mono-Black Demons: https://melee.gg/Decklist/View/434736
Pioneer Rakdos Tree: https://melee.gg/Decklist/View/435309
Pioneer Selesnya Company: https://melee.gg/Decklist/View/433930
Pioneer Spirits: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/6677777#paper
Modern Dimir Frog-eye: https://x.com/DackFayden07/status/1841510715783299151
Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name?
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1h 37min
October 03, 2024Episode 295: RC DC Preview & First Duskmourn Decks
It's time (for Devon) to get ready for the RC in DC this weekend, so we dive deep into Pioneer for the week. We talk through the RC that happened in Brazil last weekend, examine new/interesting decks, and go through some of Devon's considerations on deck selection. If you haven't been paying attention to Pioneer lately — post-Duskmourn seems like a good time to jump in!
• An RC in Brazil!
• Devon has been preparing!
• There are lots of decks!
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Timestamps:
4:28 - Heavy Play does not have art playmats (yet), but does have little windows
6:48 - This week's episode/housekeeping
11:56 - The Break Down begins: The City Class Games Brazil Pioneer RC
30:10 - The MTGO Pioneer Super Qualifier
34:28 - D00m's Decks: Gruul Delirium
47:08 - D00m's Decks continued: Boros Legends
52:33 - Cool Decks, Inc: Boros Tokens Control
56:30 - CDI, cont: Boros Aggro
1:04:05 - D00m's Decks, yet again: Bogles
1:09:03 - CDI, again! Rakdos Transmogrify
1:15:15 - Even more CDI: Rakdos Marvin
1:22:32 - Some Modern content: Abhorrent Oculus!
1:32:04 - Wrapping up
Links from this week's episode:
City Class Games Showdown VII Results: https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/136231
MTGO Super Qualifier: https://www.mtgo.com/decklist/pioneer-super-qualifier-2024-09-2912692890
Boros Control: https://melee.gg/Decklist/View/432621
Rakdos Transmogrify: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/6663193#paper
Rakdos Huh? What? of Perdition: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/6663767#paper
Boros Leyline of Resonance: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/6663759#paper
Gruul Delirium: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/6665367#paper
Boros Legends: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/6655957#paper
Bogles: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/-07j5KR26E6G0EDjUNZLMg
UW Oculus: https://x.com/TandyMTG/status/1839511915803857113
Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name?
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1h 34min
September 26, 2024Episode 294: Working Not Playing, ft Mark Stanton
On this week's show, Stan and Dave are joined by a new guest to The Dive Down. Taking a break from preparing for Regional Championship Washington DC and next month's World Championship in Las Vegas , Mark Stanton stops by to talk about the competitive mindset and how to practice Magic better.
We chat about first impressions from Duskmourn, the current state of Pioneer leading up to the RC, and how to prepare for tournaments that matter.
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Timestamps:
2:34 — Mark Stanton is Here to Teach Us How To Be Good at Magic
3:45 — Meet Team Rampant Growth, Sponsored by Heavy Play
6:57 — Mark Triples Down
9:35 — Housekeeping
10:44 — The Dive Down Begins: Inside the Grinder’s Studio
18:38 — Testing with Duskmourn
28:15 — Duskmourn in Pioneer
31:05 — Phoenix at the RC?
33:28 — As the Dusk Settles
34:58 — On Developing Magic Practice
40:10 — A Different Kind of Fun
43:20 — Working Rather Than Playing
50:10 — Building Metagame Knowledge
57:35 — The Pro Tour: A Whole Other Game
1:01:38 — People Playing Better Decks
1:05:45 — Let’s Talk Teams
1:12:00 — Closing Thoughts: What Do You Want from Magic?
1:20:52 — Signoff
Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name?
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1h 23min
September 19, 2024Episode 293: Boros Energy is Better than Rakdos Aggro & Duskmourn Spoilers, pt 2
On this week's show, d00mwake recaps his RCQ win with Gerry T's take on Boros Energy, Stan recounts all the reasons he hated Rakdos Aggro, the boys review results from the NRG Louisville Modern Open, and discuss our final picks from Duskmourn.
The Break Down: Devon Wins an RCQ!
The Break Down cont.: 70% Winrate Seems Good!
The Dive Down: Goods Cards From the Bad House?
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Timestamps:
8:13 - Heavy Play, a patient and caring member of your family
9:09 - This week's show/housekeeping
10:55 - The Break Down begins: Devon won an RCQ with the new Boros Energy!
28:05 - The NRG Louisville Modern 10k
38:46 - Stan played Rakdos Aggro in Pioneer
45:04 - The Dive Down Begins: Duskmourn spoilers, part 2!
46:28 - Rip, Spawn Hunter
50:41 - Sheltered By Ghosts
53:40 - Screaming Nemesis
57:55 - Trial of Agony
1:01:45 - Altanak, the Thrice-Called
1:03:19 - Valgavoth Terror Eater
1:08:14 - Kona, Rescue Beastie
1:11:42 - Exorcise
1:15:30 - Nashi, Searcher in the Dark
1:18:20 - Hedge Shredder
1:21:24 - Roaring Furnace
1:24:14 - Walk-In Closet
1:27:50 - Our top cards from Duskmourn
1:33:41 - Wrapping up
Links from this week's episode:
Gerry's Boros Energy: https://x.com/G3RRYT/status/1835089558964232249
NRG winrate matrix: https://mtgdecks.net/Modern/10-000-showdown-nrg-series-louisville-kentucky-tournament-169856/winrates
Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name?
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1h 36min
September 12, 2024Episode 292: Rakdos Aggro Takes Pioneer & Duskmourn Spoilers, pt 1
A new Pioneer metagame is upon us, just in time for a slate of new cards from Duskmourn. On this week's show, we review Pioneer MTGO Challenge results following the Amalia and Sorin bans, take a closer look at the hot new Rakdos Aggro deck making waves in the format, and peer into the latest spoilers from Duskrmourn.
The Break Down: Rakdos Aggro, So Hot Right Now
The Dive Down: Duskmourn Spoilers, pt 1
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Timestamps:
7:01 - Heavy Play is not a true crime
9:37 - This week's show/housekeeping
12:41 - The Break Down begins: Checking in on Pioneer
29:19 - Rakdos Prowess in Pioneer
37:12 - The Dive Down begins: Duskmourn previews!
42:19 - The mechanics of Duskmourn
56:22 - The Land cycles
1:03:22 - The Leyline cycle
1:10:35 - Pyroclasm
1:12:22 - Abhorrent Oculus
1:15:22 - Marvin, Murderous Mimic
1:17:16 - Split Up
1:19:25 - Kaito, Bane of Nightmares
1:22:10 - Chainsaw
1:25:37 - Silent Hallcreeper
1:27:33 - Nowhere to Run
1:29:09 - Unstoppable Slasher
1:32:01 - Razorkin Needlehead
1:35:44 - Wrapping up
Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name?
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1h 38min
September 05, 2024Episode 291: Dreams Do Come True: Stan Visits WOTC, Modern is Healing
What a long strange trip it's been... from Chicago to Seattle! On this week's show, Stan shares stories and highlights from his visit to Wizards of the Coast headquarters. Then we look at the first batch of Modern results since the Nadu ban, and breath a sigh of relief at a format finding its footing.
The Break Down: The Sights and Sounds of Renton, WA
The Dive Down: Energy Looks Good, Modern Looks Better
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Timestamps:
5:13 - Heavy Play is better than Mountain Dewmwake
7:13 - This week's show/housekeeping
12:25 - The Break Down begins: Stan went to WOTC!
41:40 - Stan interviews Blake Rasmussen
51:45 - Stan interviews Aaron Forsythe, Mike Turian, and Carmen Klomparens
1:04:14 - The Dive Down begins: Post-ban Modern
1:23:29 - Dave played Hollow One
1:34:47 - Devon played Naya Energy
1:48:34 - Wrapping up
Links from this week's episode:
Samalia Combo: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/6612111#paper
Devon's Naya Energy: https://x.com/d00mwake/status/1830402879229755474
Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name?
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1h 52min

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