Happy Thanksgiving, Dive Down Nation. We're busy stuffing our face with various rolled meats, grilled birds, and whatever vegetarians eat (we'll confirm with Shane later). There will be no new episode this week, but we'll be back next Friday!

On this week's show, @d00mwake.bsky.social stops by to talk about the recent bans in Standard and (technically) Pioneer. Then we look at some of our favorite cards from Magic's new Avatar expansion, plus some Standard testing! Stream the show at thedivedown.com or wherever you download podcasts!

On this week's show, the boys revisit Freaks & Geeks, Stan reads a post-modern comic book, Shane tries to buy a rug, and Dave listens to Geese. Stream the episode at thedivedown.com or wherever you download podcasts!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

The wait is over! Episode 331 is now live. Stan shares his first impressions of Edge of Eternities draft and sealed, then we discuss our spiritual reactions to the first spoilers from Spider-man. Stream the show at thedivedown.fireside.fm/331 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!

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!

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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!

Is it fair to compare Astro Bot to Super Mario Wonder? On this week's show, we do just that. Then we drag Nathan Drake through the Central American mud of Uncharted: Golden Abyss. Stream the show at whatsthatinyourpocket.fireside.fm/11 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!

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!

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!

On this week's show, we journey into the world of Vita mods, including Stan's first foray into Gravity Rush. Shane also plays some Tony Hawk 3, and we map out the possibilities of Steam Deck's new GeForce NOW app. Stream the show at whatsthatinyourpocket.fireside.fm/9 or wherever you download pods!

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!

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!

Due to some scheduling foibles, this week's Dive Down is dropping on Friday instead of Thursday. In the meantime, a new episode of Stan & Shane's video game podcast, @pocketgameboys.bsky.social released yesterday. Check it out at whatsthatinyourpocket.fireside.fm/8 or wherever you download pods.

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!

Stan and Shane's new video game podcast now has it's own skeeter account. Give 'em a follow and tune into the latest episode of What's That in Your Pocket? @pocketgameboys.bsky.social

On this week's show, @d00mwake.bsky.social walks us thru his Prowess prep for RC Minneapolis, Stan shares lessons learned with Boros Energy from another RCQ top 8, and Dave gives us his draft picks from Stan's prize packs. Stream the show at thedivedown.com or wherever you download podcasts!

On this week's show, we tried more new cards from Dragonstorm: Tarkir, but Cori-Steel Cutter continues to cut through the competition. Stan plays Jeskai Affinity, Dave plays Tron, and D00mwake casually top 8s an RCQ with Prowess. Stream the ep at thedivedown.com or wherever you download podcasts!

ICYMI episode 6 of What's That In Your Pocket is now live! Stan and Shane talk about their journey thru the mysterious estate in Blue Prince. Is it a board game, a rogue light, or a point and click adventure? Yes. Stream the show at whatsthatinyourpocket.fireside.fm/6 or wherever you get podcasts!

On this week's show, we're finally playing some Dragonstorm: Tarkir cards in the Modern queues and they've been PRETTY GOOD. We talk about Voice of Victory, Cori-Steel Cutter, Stormscale Scion, and a few more. Stream the show at thedivedown.fireside.fm/317 or wherever you download podcasts.

On this week's show, we review 9 MTGO Challenges that fired in the odd week between a Modern ban and Dragonstorm: Tarkir's launch. Then we look at ahead at some possible new tech from the upcoming set. Stream the show at thedivedown.com or wherever you download podcasts!

On this week's show, we react to one of the least surprising bans in recent Modern history and say goodbye to Underworld Breach. Then we take a peek at Pioneer/Explorer and answer a listener question about RCQ prep. Stream the show at thedivedown.fireside.fm/315 or wherever you download podcasts!

On this week's show, we discuss how to practice in Modern and Standard during lame duck formats. Stan plays Living End and Jeskai Energy, and @d00mwake.bsky.social plays Lumbering Worldwagon in as many decks as possible. Stream the show at thedivedown.fireside.fm/314 or wherever you download pods!

On this week's show, we review the coolest decks from the Hunter Burton Memorial Open, the Spotlight Series in Utrecht, and the Southeast Asia RC in Bangkok. Then we wrap with a first look at Dragonstorm: Tarkir and admire yoked Ugin. Stream the show at thedivedown.com or wherever you download pods!

Walls, trees, and turtles are back on the menu thanks to the newest Abzan commander from Dragonstorm: Tarkir. Check out my latest @magic.wizards.com article for @polygon.com and discover how the latest round of fetch land reprints are here to solve all your problems. www.polygon.com/mtg-magic-th...

In case you missed it, my latest for @polygon.com explores the novel approach @magic.wizards.com has taken to promoting August's Edge of Eternities set. www.polygon.com/mtg-magic-th...

The final Modern RC of the season is behind us, but Breach's dominance continues. We chat about the event's metagame, the amount of Grinding Station decks in the top 32, and @d00mwake.bsky.social's experience playing Eldrazi. Stream the show at thedivedown.com or wherever you download podcasts!

On this week's show, D00mwake shares findings from his Eldrazi practice for RC Charlotte, Dave takes us through metagame data from the Modern RC in China, and Stan fawns over Ketramose in Orzhov Blink. Stream the show at thedivedown.com or wherever you download podcasts!

On this week's show, we head to MagicCon: Chicago to hear from Mark Rosewater, Blake Rasmussen, and Athena Froehlich! We chat about some cards from Tarkir: Dragonstorm and gather WOTC's insights following the Modern unbans. Stream the show at thedivedown.fireside.fm/310 or wherever you get pods!

On this week's show, we discuss our collective surprise over the impact of Aetherdrift on Modern. Then we wrap our series on Modern's latest unbans with a look at Green Sun's Zenith in Amulet Titan, Yawgmoth, and beyond. Stream the show at www.thedivedown.com or wherever you download podcasts!

On this week's show, we review the results from RC Portland, including the Sunday 10K. Stan shares some stories from playing both events, and Dave admits to drafting Aetherspark 4 times over the weekend. Stream the show at www.thedivedown.com or wherever you download podcasts!