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The Dive Down

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! Each week your hosts Dave, Shane, and ... Read more

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Episode 55: Theros: Beyond Hyped, Vol. 1

Episode 55: Theros: Beyond Hyped, Vol. 1

The crew takes a first look at Theros Beyond Death, and share some of their favorite, standout cards. The Break Down: M... Read more

10 Jan 2020

1hr 36mins

Ranked #2

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Episode 6: My Shadow Hold Me Down 4 Whatever

Episode 6: My Shadow Hold Me Down 4 Whatever

We discuss the banning of KCI and some MTGO tournament results, dive down into an analysis of Death's Shadow decks, and ... Read more

25 Jan 2019

1hr 17mins

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Ranked #3

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Episode 21: Humans: Be Yourself, In Card Form

Episode 21: Humans: Be Yourself, In Card Form

The Break Down: 3 new decks courtesy of War Of The Spark The Dive Down: Deck Dives are back! We talk Humans - how it's c... Read more

10 May 2019

1hr 41mins

Ranked #4

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Episode 46: Threat Level: Oko

Episode 46: Threat Level: Oko

This week we dive deep on Magic's latest boogeyman — Oko, Thief of Crowns. Is it one of the best cards ever or just one ... Read more

1 Nov 2019

1hr 46mins

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Ranked #5

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Episode 14: The Bird That Shan't Be Named ft. Ross Merriam

Episode 14: The Bird That Shan't Be Named ft. Ross Merriam

The Break Down: Analyzing the results from GPs Tampa and Bilbao, and SCG Philadelphia. The Dive Down: We interview Ross ... Read more

22 Mar 2019

2hr 9mins

Ranked #6

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Bonus 4: Casual Spike Meets Aspiring Spike

Bonus 4: Casual Spike Meets Aspiring Spike

In this installment of our monthly bonus episodes, Shane talks to the popular streamer Evart Moughon, better known as As... Read more

31 Dec 2019

1hr 1min

Ranked #7

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Episode 48: Sleeve It/Believe It/Heave It: Pioneer Edition

Episode 48: Sleeve It/Believe It/Heave It: Pioneer Edition

This week, the Dive Down gents explore three winning decks from the breakout new format - Pioneer! The Break Down: Veil ... Read more

15 Nov 2019

1hr 51mins

Ranked #8

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Bonus 2: Modern Horizons Revisited: Mistakes Were Made

Bonus 2: Modern Horizons Revisited: Mistakes Were Made

In our second monthly bonus episode, we revisit our Modern Horizons grades to see what we missed on - and why. The Dive ... Read more

29 Oct 2019

59mins

Ranked #9

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Episode 34: All Decks Go To Heaven ft. Ross Merriam

Episode 34: All Decks Go To Heaven ft. Ross Merriam

The Break Down: The 8/4/19 Modern Challenge - only 38% Hogaak The Dive Down: I've Abandoned My Bird The Wind Down: It's ... Read more

9 Aug 2019

1hr 47mins

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Episode 11: Dredge: It's Confla-Great!

Episode 11: Dredge: It's Confla-Great!

First things first, we talk about the announcement of Modern Horizons! The Break Down - Feb 24 Modern Challenge and Magi... Read more

1 Mar 2019

1hr 48mins

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Episode 33: Jund: The Matriarch of Midrange

Episode 33: Jund: The Matriarch of Midrange

The Break Down: MC IV: Karn's Comeback The Dive Down: For Those About To Jund: We Can Help You The Wind Down: Practice M... Read more

2 Aug 2019

1hr 38mins

Ranked #12

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Episode 37: Eldrazi Tron: Smash Back to Reality

Episode 37: Eldrazi Tron: Smash Back to Reality

The Break Down: B&R Bonanza The Dive Down: All Hail Eldrazi Temple Timestamps: 1:44 - Housekeeping 3:54 - The Break ... Read more

30 Aug 2019

1hr 46mins

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Episode 49: Ban is Just Another Word for Pioneer Justice

Episode 49: Ban is Just Another Word for Pioneer Justice

This week, the Dive Down looks at some of Modern's bans throughout history, and examine how they shaped the format as it... Read more

22 Nov 2019

1hr 39mins

Ranked #14

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Episode 19: War of the Spec!

Episode 19: War of the Spec!

The Break Down: Going over the final GP before Mythic Championship London: GP Yokohama. The Dive Down: Our picks to clic... Read more

26 Apr 2019

1hr 48mins

Ranked #15

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Episode 53: Diving Deeper: 5 Pioneer Takeaways

Episode 53: Diving Deeper: 5 Pioneer Takeaways

This week we Dive Deeper into the Pioneer format, and bring you 5 ways to level up your play! The Break Down: The latest... Read more

20 Dec 2019

1hr 39mins

Ranked #16

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Episode 36: Modern in Mathmagic Land

Episode 36: Modern in Mathmagic Land

The Break Down: GP Birmingaak with a special focus on Mardu Death's Shadow The Dive Down: Probably Correct Math The Wind... Read more

23 Aug 2019

1hr 37mins

Ranked #17

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Episode 31: How to Casual Spike a Tournament

Episode 31: How to Casual Spike a Tournament

The Break Down: MF Krakow's MCQ and Tobi Henke's GP Dallas Data The Dive Down: Deck Selection for GP Denver's MCQ The Wi... Read more

19 Jul 2019

1hr 35mins

Ranked #18

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Episode 50: How to Casual Spike a New Deck

Episode 50: How to Casual Spike a New Deck

The crew tackle a level-up topic: how to overcome the challenge of picking up a new deck! The Break Down: GP Columbus Th... Read more

27 Nov 2019

1hr 39mins

Ranked #19

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Episode 39: Stoneforge Steve Austin: Live and Die by the Blade

Episode 39: Stoneforge Steve Austin: Live and Die by the Blade

The Break Down: GP Hoosier State The Dive Down: Wielding Swords The Wind Down: Heel Turn Become a citizen of The Dive Do... Read more

13 Sep 2019

1hr 43mins

Ranked #20

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Episode 56: Bans & Theros: Beyond Hyped, Vol. 2

Episode 56: Bans & Theros: Beyond Hyped, Vol. 2

We take another look at Theros Beyond Death, and share some of our picks to click in Pioneer and Modern! The Break Down:... Read more

17 Jan 2020

1hr 42mins

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