Best Manatraders Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 272: Slickshot Trick Shots 1:27:54

1d ago1:27:54

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A new spellslinger's in town — goes by the name Slickshot Show-Off. This week we focus on the most hyped card coming into OTJ season, where it's fitting across formats, and talk about a few tricks to making sure the show off goes off without a hitch... off. Is there anything we can do to keep Dave from falling into a deep Prowess hole again? Probab…

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Episode 271: Casual Spiking RCQ Junction 1:23:58

10d ago1:23:58

1:23:58

On this week’s show, we manage to fill that awkward week between spoilers and set release by preparing for the upcoming RCQ season, which conveniently kicks off this weekend. We take a look at the Pioneer metagame going into the season, and some possible upgrades from Outlaws of Thunder Junction that could shake up the format too. Everything but th…

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Episode 270: The BIG Lie: We Talk About More Cards 1:19:24

17d ago1:19:24

1:19:24

We said we'd never lie to you, but maybe... maybe we'd forget that there were another 30 mythics left to talk about in this set. So we did it for you — more cards! This week Dave, Devon, and Shane talk about what might happen with some of these weird, weird cards from The Big Score. Do we tell a certain Jitte to stay lost? What happens when we brea…

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Episode 269: Cowboy Hats Will Be Worn Until Morale Improves 1:51:39

24d ago1:51:39

1:51:39

Our friends from across the Multiverse have flooded the desert sands of Thunder Junction, and brought a host of exciting new spoiler cards with them. We recap some of our favorite cards and other notable arrivals in Magic's 100th set. Are all the Spree cards great or merely good? Is the emphasis on Crime cards the latest symptom of Magic's moral de…

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Episode 268: A Trip to Prague, the Zoo, and an RCQ 1:31:33

1M ago1:31:33

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Results are in from LMS Prague and we break down the top decks at the 265 player event. Then chat about our experiences playing a couple versions of Domain Zoo. And D00mwake shares the secret to winning an RCQ. The Break Down: Legacy European Tour Master Series Prague, Grand Open Qualifier (Modern) The Dive Down: Takeaways - A Domain Zoo Experience…

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Episode 267: Somewhere Over the Rainbow: Post-Ban Modern Results & Testing 1:34:16

1M ago1:34:16

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This weekend was the annual Hunter Burton Memorial Open, the first large paper Modern tournament since the recent B&R. We dive into the tournament results to see where the format is headed, try out some of the latest versions of Rhinos to see if Cascade still works, and enjoy a little Goryo's Vengeance as a treat. Thanks to smarter people than us, …

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Episode 266: Violent Reactions to a Modern Outburst 1:31:31

2M ago1:31:31

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The mad lads did it, they banned our beloved Violent Outburst in Modern. We're not particularly happy about the outcome or its communication, but we discuss what it means for Cascade decks and the format moving forward. In today's episode, we delve into the somewhat surprising B&R announcement and discuss the survivability of Cascade strategies mov…

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Episode 265: Why Does Everyone Hate Modern Now? 1:40:06

2M ago1:40:06

1:40:06

A discourse is brewing on this week's Dive Down, as the rhino boyz reflect on some of the issues Modern players seem to have with the current format and metagame. Can we close Pandora's box of free spells and triomes? Will MH3 save us? Or could WOTC do something more... drastic..? The Break Down: Devon asked, you answered. The Dive Down: Eight Hate…

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Episode 264: Rippin’ Veins & Takin’ Names at MagicCon Chicago 1:54:29

2M ago1:54:29

1:54:29

Last weekend was MagicCon Chicago — and wow are we tired, friends. Join the Rhino Boyz as we recap the main event, side events, and small events that made up what was a great weekend in the Motor City! Shane give a metagame breakdown of the PT. Stan takes a shot at the cup. D00m plays the hero. Dave falls in love with a bunch of real Jokers. • They…

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Episode 263: What Are We Playing in Chicago? Plus NRG... Chicago 1:51:45

2M ago1:51:45

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The MagicCon is finally upon us. We prepare for a weekend full of side events by looking at the most exciting innovations for our favorite formats, and figure out how to win the most tickets for the coveted prize wall. We take a look at Modern and Standard results since the release of Murders, plus whatever Pioneer results we can get our hands on, …

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Episode 262: Rainbow Rhinos and 19,442 Matches of Modern 1:34:55

3M ago1:34:55

1:34:55

Join us this week as we discuss how Modern has gone rainbow. The full compliment of Rhino Boys — Dave, Devon, Shane, and Stan — are together for the first time this year. We're talking about Modern in upheaval and the results from all the RCs this last weekend. • thedivedown.com/chicago • Rhino Supremacy, Part XXIV • Lifelink, Hexproof, Trample, Fi…

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Episode 261: SCGCON Hartford & MKM Cards Appear! 1:13:05

3M ago1:13:05

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RC Denver is coming up. MagicCon Chicago is coming up. As a bit of an amuse bouche for these giant upcoming events, this week Dave and Shane take a look at SCGCON Hartford — Modern $10ks, Pioneer Events — and talk about MKM cards that we've seen pop up across our formats. Leyline? Surveil? More? • SCGCON Hartford's Modern $10ks • Surveiling the Lan…

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Episode 260: Modern RC in Ghent & MKM Previews pt.2 1:40:37

3M ago1:40:37

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This week Shane returns, and in celebration we take a quick trip to Ghent to recap the Modern RC this week. What's going on in Modern as we make our way towards the next RC in Denver? But first (well, second, actually) — the last cards we like from MKM, and our top 5 lists! • The More Modern Stays the Same, the More it Changes • Rhino Supremacy, Pa…

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Episode 259: Only Murders in the Guilding (Previews, v1) 1:37:24

3M ago1:37:24

1:37:24

It's a simple show this week... or is it? Dave and Devon dive into the previews to date of the latest set — Murders at Karlov Manor! Tune in as we discuss Disguises, Cloaks, and whether the Mole God lives up to the hype (spoiler: it does). Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a pro…

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Episode 258: What is Standard Right Now? 1:35:14

3M ago1:35:14

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Join Shane and Devon as they embark on an epic journey through the realm of... Standard. Yes, Standard. With RCQ season in full swing, it's time to look over all the decks you need to know to be prepared. The boys look at the recent history of standard, how WOTC is trying to revitalize it, and provide insight on basically all the decks in the forma…

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Episode 257: What is Modern Right Now? 1:22:42

4M ago1:22:42

1:22:42

It's time for The Dive Down to get back to work! We're fully into 2024 and this week Shane and Dave are diving deep into what Modern is right now. Tune in as we discuss SCG Cincinnati's 20K and 10K along with the most recent MTGO Showcase Challenge and try to answer some of the formats biggest questions. How dare Scam still exist? How did Rhinos ge…

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Episode 256: New Year... New Formats? 1:41:33

4M ago1:41:33

1:41:33

This week's episode is not about about Modern or Pioneer! Instead, we fire off our free passes to MTGO's Vintage Cube and figure out how D00mwake became one of the format's trophy leaders. We also dust off our Arena accounts to play a little Timeless. Are we picking up new formats for the show? Only one way to find out! Become a citizen of The Dive…

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Episode 255: The Birds Are Back in Town, ft. CCR & OafMcNamara 1:44:53

4M ago1:44:53

1:44:53

Izzet Phoenix is back on the menu so we're diving back in for the first time in 5 years! Stan is joined by CCR from MTG Grindcast, along with the Pioneer trophy leader & Izzet Phoenix aficionado OafMcNamara to break down the deck in all its controlling glory. We chat in great detail about how to evaluate the cantrips and removal spells in a turbo x…

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Episode 254: RC Atlanta is Over and So is 2023 1:48:04

4M ago1:48:04

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With all the discourse swirling around Dreamhack Atlanta, the Dive Down boys decide to avoid it at all costs and just look at the cold hard facts - which decks did well, which decks did poorly, what did the matchup spreads look like, and where does Pioneer go from here. We also wrap up the show with an extended wind down recapping some of our favor…

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Episode 253: RC Atlanta Preview: Amalia, Copters, & More 1:31:57

5M ago1:31:57

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RC Atlanta is looming, so this week the team is diving into Pioneer. Dave, Devon, and Shane take a spin through what's happened to the format since the bans early last week. Is Copter rising? Is Mono Green Devotion dead? Where's Phoenix right now? How did Shane like the new hotness Amalia Combo — a deck that Dave hated a couple of weeks ago? Turn i…

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Episode 252: Four Bans, Too Furious 1:32:05

5M ago1:32:05

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The mad lads did it! Fury... banned. Up the Beanstalk... banned. Karn, the Great Creator... banned. Geological Appraiser... banned. Smuggler's Copter... once banned, now unbanned. We react to the bombshell B&R, consider which decks win and lose from the announcement, and think about what looks good for RC Atlanta. Our hands shook with anticipation …

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Episode 251: Regional Championships and Unusual Discoveries in Pioneer 1:29:55

5M ago1:29:55

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On this week's show, The Dive Down breaks down results from a variety of Pioneer RCs that took place in Asia, Latin America, and Canada. Our eyes pop out at some numbers from the new Discover decks, and we check-in on the final NRG Series open of the year. Three regional championships in one weekend, AND an NRG Series open? Yes please! Shane, Devon…

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Episode 250: Sleeve/Believe/Heave: Lost Caverns Edition 1:25:42

5M ago1:25:42

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On this week's show, the ha ha boys take some new cards from Lost Caverns of Ixalan for a spin in Modern and Pioneer. They cast Tishana's Tidebinder, Geological Appraiser, Warden of the Inner Sky, and more! Holy moly, LCI has already made quite the splash! In its first week live, it's already led to a huge disruption to Pioneer, along with some int…

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Episode 249: These Rhinos Ride Again 1:38:46

6M ago1:38:46

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This week on The Dive Down we get back to basics. Stan and Shane focus on the three things The Dive Down does best: a) break down a large Modern tournament (SCG Pittsburgh), 2) give some takes about Rhinos, and iii) have a heartfelt conversation about MTG Universes Beyond. Mono White Hammer, Halo Forager, Sheoldred, and Captain America – what do th…

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Episode 248: The Last Caverns of Ixalan (Spoilers Part 2) 1:16:15

6M ago1:16:15

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It's time for the final spoiler episode of 2023! We think? We go through the full spoiler from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan and talk about the cards we think will have the most impact... that we haven't already spoken about. What lands from this lands set do we actually think could be worth trying? Did they finally fix Smuggler's Copter? How Bitter w…

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The Dive Down

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Episode 272: Slickshot Trick Shots 1:27:54

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Episode 271: Casual Spiking RCQ Junction 1:23:58

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Episode 270: The BIG Lie: We Talk About More Cards 1:19:24

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Episode 269: Cowboy Hats Will Be Worn Until Morale Improves 1:51:39

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Episode 268: A Trip to Prague, the Zoo, and an RCQ 1:31:33

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Episode 267: Somewhere Over the Rainbow: Post-Ban Modern Results & Testing 1:34:16

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Episode 266: Violent Reactions to a Modern Outburst 1:31:31

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Episode 265: Why Does Everyone Hate Modern Now? 1:40:06

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Episode 264: Rippin’ Veins & Takin’ Names at MagicCon Chicago 1:54:29

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Episode 263: What Are We Playing in Chicago? Plus NRG... Chicago 1:51:45

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Episode 262: Rainbow Rhinos and 19,442 Matches of Modern 1:34:55

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Episode 261: SCGCON Hartford & MKM Cards Appear! 1:13:05

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Episode 260: Modern RC in Ghent & MKM Previews pt.2 1:40:37

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Episode 259: Only Murders in the Guilding (Previews, v1) 1:37:24

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Episode 258: What is Standard Right Now? 1:35:14

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Episode 257: What is Modern Right Now? 1:22:42

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Episode 256: New Year... New Formats? 1:41:33

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Episode 255: The Birds Are Back in Town, ft. CCR & OafMcNamara 1:44:53

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Episode 254: RC Atlanta is Over and So is 2023 1:48:04

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Episode 253: RC Atlanta Preview: Amalia, Copters, & More 1:31:57

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Episode 252: Four Bans, Too Furious 1:32:05

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Episode 251: Regional Championships and Unusual Discoveries in Pioneer 1:29:55

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Episode 250: Sleeve/Believe/Heave: Lost Caverns Edition 1:25:42

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Episode 249: These Rhinos Ride Again 1:38:46

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Episode 248: The Last Caverns of Ixalan (Spoilers Part 2) 1:16:15

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