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Chris Snowdon, Tom Slater and guests discuss the latest in nanny-state killjoyism.
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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! Each week your hosts Dave, Shane, and Stanislav discuss the latest innovations, competitive events, and level-up topics for paper and online players. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Proudly sponsored by Heavy Play, a new card gaming accessories brand that'll improve your gameplay and game day. Use code THE ...
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From porn stars to pastors, we interview people from all walks of life seeking advice and wisdom for men on topics about sex, relationships, money, careers, mindset, health and fitness, and more. What defines masculinity?Being a man can be tough in today's age. It's okay to feel confused and dispirited sometimes. You are not alone. The Uncensored Advice For Men podcast is a testament to that statement. What makes a man? Join host Josh Wilson and our variety of guests to learn what it means t ...
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Political commentator Benedict Spence joins Chris Snowdon and Tom Slater for the latest episode of Last Orders. They discuss the shaming of England fans for singing ‘10 German bombers’, the World Health Organisation’s ‘anti-capitalist’ turn and the calls to lower the drink-driving limit. Send your postbag questions to lastorders@spiked-online.com a…
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Episode 280: Sleeve/Believe/Heave MH3 Edition: Boros Energy, Eldrazi Prison & Ruby Storm
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It's time to rev up those rental accounts because new cards are on the horizon. On this week's show, Shane and Stan (aka The Cool S Bros) share their war stories of leaguing with Modern Horizon 3 decks. Stan fires up some Boros Energy and Ruby Storm, while Shane locks his opponents out with Eldrazi Prison. We kick off the show with a high level che…
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Episode 279: MH3: New Decks, First Impressions
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Welcome to the new Horizon of Modern. That long awaited day is finally here — Horizons 3 has launched and is in the hands of anyone who wants to: 1) use a Bird Wizard to draw their whole deck, 2) Break a line with a bowl of spaghet monsters, 3) Pay life to draw cards, then DIE, and 4) explore an potentially incredible new format. This week Dave and…
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"Tough Guys Can Cry Too: Navigating Masculinity in a Vulnerable World" with Chris Damico
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Send us a Text Message. I’m thrilled to share the latest episode of "Uncensored Advice for Men" with you! This time, I had an incredibly insightful conversation with Chris, where we dove deep into the heart of masculinity, tenderness, and toughness. Here are some key takeaways that I think you'll find both intriguing and thought-provoking: Key Less…
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Claire Fox, member of the House of Lords and director of the Academy of Ideas, joins Chris Snowdon and Tom Slater for the latest episode of Last Orders. They discuss what Nigel Farage’s return might mean for the General Election, the panic over nicotine pouches and the pointlessness of the sugar tax. This episode is sponsored by the Munk Debates: h…
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Episode 278: MH3 Full Set Review, Part 2: The Rest of the Cards
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It took another couple hours but we finally made it through the complete MH3 spoiler (even after skipping a ton of limited fodder). We wrap up our set review with the gold cards along with the new to Modern reprints, and cap it off with some of our favorite cards in the set and a few called shots about cards to watch. We at least mention every card…
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Episode 277: MH3 Full Set Review, Part 1: Colorless & WUBRG
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It's finally here! The Modern Horizons 3 spoiler is complete — and wow do we have a lot to talk about. Join us this week as Dave, Devon, and Shane talk through every card * in the set from Colorless and WUBRG. We debate which new Eldrazi titan is best, how much energy you need to feel paid off, some pet cards that we wish we good, and more! Lots mo…
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85: The snobbery of the ultra-processed-food panic
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Reem Ibrahim, communications officer at the Institute of Economic Affairs, joins Chris Snowdon and Tom Slater for the latest episode of Last Orders. They discuss Chris van Tulleken’s latest musings about UPF, why we shouldn’t ban shisha and why we should ban slow-walking in London. Send your postbag questions to lastorders@spiked-online.com and we’…
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Send us a Text Message. I've just wrapped up an incredible chat on my podcast, "Uncensored Advice for Men," and I'm buzzing with insights that I can't wait to share with you. My latest guest, Neal, recommended by our mutual friend Brian Webb, joined me to dive deep into the heart of what it means to be a man in today's world. 🤝 Kindness Isn't a Myt…
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Episode 276: These MH3 Spoilers Are Making Me Thirsty
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The time has finally come for the sea change that is Modern Horizons 3. We dissect the first batch of official spoilers from Tuesday, and revisit some of our most embarrassing evaluations from MH2 spoiler season all those moons ago. We chat about Phlage, the Eldrazi Titans, the Flares and Medallions, new toys for Storm, and lots more! The Dive Down…
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Send us a Text Message. Hey there, my fearless friends! I'm thrilled to share with you the latest episode of our podcast, Uncensored Advice for Men, where we dive deep into the raw and real aspects of life that we, as men, often shy away from discussing. In this special episode, I'm joined by my good friend and fellow warrior in the journey of life…
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Episode 275: One Last Modern Tournament Before Everything Changes
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On this week's show, the four amigos break down the results of the Modern Open at NRG Indianapolis, the last big paper Modern tournament before MH3 changes everything (presumably). Plus, D00mwake joins the dark side and started playing Phoenix. And Stan tries some new cards in Ensoul, plus a bunch of OJT drafts. The Break Down: The Motor City is a …
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84: The battle for the soul of Toryism, with David Frost
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David Frost, former chief Brexit negotiator and Tory peer, joins Chris Snowdon and Tom Slater for the latest episode of Last Orders. They discuss how the Tories became the party of the nanny state, why freedom should be at the heart of politics and the prospects for Conservative electoral renewal. This episode is sponsored by the Munk Deba…
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Episode 274: Goyf Are So Back: Modern Challenges, Gruul Aggro (Prowess), & More
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After a brief intro, Stan is forced to drop out of the ep leaving Shane and Dave in the hot seat. First, they examine last weekend's 4 Modern Challenges in search of ideas, inspiration, and surprises. Do you know what the highest frequency deck was in all these Challenges? How about the one most likely to convert to an X-2 or better record? After a…
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A Crossroads in Podcasting: Seeking Your Wisdom
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Send us a Text Message. A Crossroads in Podcasting: Seeking Your Guidance Hello, everyone! I'm Josh, your host at the "Uncensored Advice for Men" podcast. Today, I'm not just your guide through the world of candid conversations; I'm also here seeking your wisdom. I've been contemplating a significant shift in our journey together, and I want to bri…
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Episode 273: High Res MH3 Spoilers & A Wild West Pro Tour
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Shout out to Wizards of the Coast for seeing some poor quality card pictures in the wild and letting us see them in high definition instead. Official MH3 spoilers dropped this week, on the heels of the latest Pro Tour. Stan and D00mwake discuss! Do Pro Tours still mean anything? Perhaps when the format they feature is fresh and exciting! We don't t…
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83: Why we shouldn’t ban smoking – or the hate marches
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Mark Birbeck, co-founder of the Our Fight campaign, joins Chris Snowdon and Tom Slater for the latest episode of Last Orders. They discuss Rishi Sunak’s smoking ban, what the public-health lobby gets wrong about alcohol and why even the anti-Israel bigots deserve free speech. Find out more about spiked’s internship programme here: spiked-online.com…
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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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How Can Men Take Action Against Human Trafficking
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I had the honor of speaking with Noel from Dark Watch, a company fiercely dedicated to disrupting human trafficking. Our conversation was not only eye-opening but deeply personal, as we explored the dark connections between the commercial sex industry and exploitation. Here are some key takeaways that I'm ea…
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Episode 271: Casual Spiking RCQ Junction
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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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Stand-up comedian Josh Howie joins Chris Snowdon and Tom Slater for the latest episode of Last Orders. They discuss the revelations from the Cass Review, the World Health Organisation’s fake news about vaping and how wokeness has divided the comedy industry. Find out more about spiked’s internship programme here: spiked-online.com/interns Send your…
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Episode 270: The BIG Lie: We Talk About More Cards
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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
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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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John O’Connell – chief executive of the TaxPayers’ Alliance – joins Chris Snowdon and Tom Slater for the latest episode of Last Orders. They discuss local councils spending millions on diversity officers, Jolyon Maugham’s crusade against ‘Tufton Street’ and why a comedian’s tour posters were banned by the London Underground. Send your postbag quest…
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Episode 268: A Trip to Prague, the Zoo, and an RCQ
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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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From Soldier to Soap Opera Star: An Identity Rebirth with JR Martinez
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Send us a Text Message. The Transformative Journey of JR Martinez: Embracing Vulnerability, Humor, and Rebirth JR Martinez is a New York Times best-selling author, motivational speaker, actor, and fellow podcast host, JR's story is one of resilience, humor, and rebirth. From Tragedy to Triumph JR's journey is nothing short of remarkable. During our…
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Send us a Text Message. I hope this message finds you in good spirits. Today, I want to share something close to my heart. In the latest episode of our podcast, we're taking a moment to pause, reflect, and offer a prayer for those among us who are facing challenges. Life can be tough, and sometimes, we as men find ourselves struggling, feeling lost…
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Episode 267: Somewhere Over the Rainbow: Post-Ban Modern Results & Testing
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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
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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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