Best Shane Mann Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 272: Slickshot Trick Shots 1:27:54

1h 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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Blowing Bubbles - 24-04-2024 - 512 - Sustainable Business Bubbles, Ideally - JoeCooper 54:49

5h ago54:49

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512 - Sustainable Business Bubbles, Ideally - JoeCooper joins Samuel Mann and Mawera Karetai. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

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

5d ago1:23:58

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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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Blowing Bubbles - 17-04-2024 - 511 - Bubbles Amplifying Disabled Voices - Phoebe Eden Mann 56:02

1d ago56:02

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511 - Bubbles Amplifying Disabled Voices - Phoebe Eden Mann joins Samuel Mann. With a contribution from Tahu Mackenzie. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

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

8d ago1:19:24

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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

15d ago1:51:39

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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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Blowing Bubbles - 03-04-2024 - 510 - Puawaitanga Bubbles - Nate Parsons 55:13

16d ago55:13

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510 - Puawaitanga Bubbles - Nate Parsons in Whakatane joins Samuel Mann and Mawera Karetai. With a contribution from Tahu Mackenzie. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

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

29d 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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Blowing Bubbles - 27-03-2024 - 509 - Peace for Palestine Bubbles 59:01

24d ago59:01

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509 - Peace for Palestine Bubbles - A Blowing Bubbles production of the Peace for Palestine concert raising money for AhAhli hospital. Held at St Michael's church in March 2024. With: Michael Holdaway; Rula Yousef; Paul Allen & Bella Bloomfield; Jela Talahma; Vienna Carroll; Mia Tamimi; The Dee St Band; and Mere Taana-Jouanides. This show was broad…

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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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Blowing Bubbles - 20-03-2024 - 508 - Community Health Bubbles Go Global - Nursing Students 56:12

1M ago56:12

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508 - Community Health Bubbles Go Global - Samuel Mann is joined by leaders of Otago Polytechnic Bachelor of Nursing final year students Jazz Te Kani, Joel Theissen-Papp, Skyla Stadnyk and Harriett Cuttance to talk about their experiences working with the community of Holyhead, Anglesea, Wales. With special guest Alun Roberts, and with a contributi…

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

1M 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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Blowing Bubbles - 13-03-2024 - 507 - Reaching for Humanity Bubbles - Scott Willis 56:36

1M ago56:36

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507 - Reaching for Humanity Bubbles - Scott Willis joins Samuel Mann and Mawera Karetai. WIth a contribution from Tahu Mackenzie. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

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

2M ago1:40:06

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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

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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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Blowing Bubbles - 21-02-2024 - 506 - Unstoppable Bubbles - Lucky Hawkins 56:11

2M ago56:11

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506 - Unstoppable Bubbles - Lucky Hawkins in Wairoa joins Samuel Mann and Mawera Karetai.This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

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

2M ago1:34:55

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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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Blowing Bubbles - 14-02-2024 - 505 - Yes Theory Bubbles - Mark McCready 53:40

2M ago53:40

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505 - Yes Theory Bubbles - Mark McCready joins Samuel Mann and Mawera Karetai. With a contribution from Tahu Mackenzie. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

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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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Blowing Bubbles - 07-02-2024 - 504 - Waitangi - Mawera and Sam 53:37

2M ago53:37

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504 - Waitangi - Mawera and Sam.This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

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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

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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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Blowing Bubbles - 17-01-2024 - 503 - HiJacked Bubbles - Jack Karetai-Barrett 54:49

3M ago54:49

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503 - HiJacked Bubbles - Jack Karetai-Barrett joins Samuel Mann and Mawera Karetai to talk Duke of Edinburgh, Te Reo, writing about waste, mountain biking and rangitahi engineering. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

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

4M ago1:22:42

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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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Blowing Bubbles - 10-01-2024 - 502 - See the Best Bubbles - John Chapin 56:11

3M ago56:11

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John Chapin of Leesberg VirginiaThis show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

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

4M ago1:41:33

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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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Blowing Bubbles - 03-01-2024 - 501 - Computing Bubbles for India - Laksmi Ganesh 53:41

4M ago53:41

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501 - Computing Bubbles for India - Laksmi Ganesh joins Samuel Mann to talk teaching in India. With a contribution from Tahu Mackenzie. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

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

4M ago1:44:53

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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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Blowing Bubbles - 27-12-2023 - 500 - Decolonising Sustainable Bubbles - Venkatesh Chopella and Radhika Krishnan - Part 2 59:14

4M ago59:14

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500 - Decolonising Sustainable Bubbles - Venkatesh Choppella and Radhika Krishnan joing Samuel Mann to talk sustainability, education, computing, and dreaming of a better tomorrow. With a contribution from Tahu Mackenize. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

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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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