On this week's show, Dave's friend and comedian, Adam Burke, joins the show as we look back on a year of gaming, watching, listening, and reading.
Timestamps:
0:01 - Selling phone plans to Australians
5:44 - This week's episode/housekeeping
6:15 - Our guest this week, Adam Burke
21:24 - Favorite movies of the year
35:20 - The games we played this year
1:00:20 - The year in music
1:14:01 - Stan's comics of the year
1:23:55 - Final hits of the year
1:27:32 - Wrapping up
Links from this week's episode:
https://www.instagram.com/atpburke/
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On this week's show, we review two new indie video games, Bounty Star and Lego Voyagers! Then we share our favorite gift ideas for the holiday - for the certain somebodies in your life who deserve a present but are hard to shop for.
Timestamps:
0:01 - Sexy Brian and his friend Murderbot
6:18 - This week's episode/Holiday brunch/housekeeping
12:27 - Stan played Bounty Star - mechs farming chickens
16:02 - Mechs are cool
22:07 - The life of a Bounty Star
27:12 - Stan's final takes
32:36 - Dave played Lego Voyagers - emotional bricks
46:30 - The Dive Down gift guide
1:06:20 - Wrapping up
Links from this week's episode:
Bounty Star: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1497430/Bounty_Star/
Lego Voyagers: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1538550/LEGO_Voyagers/
Lego Game Boy: https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/game-boy-72046
Cheese Sex Death: https://www.cheesesexdeath.com/
Noshinku: https://noshinku.com/
Ratio: https://a.co/d/7IgKyWA
Charmin Forever Roll: https://shop.charmin.com/forever-roll-starter-kit-holder-stand-included-2-roll/
Plus-Plus: https://www.plusplususa.com/
Golden Gems: https://shopgoldengems.com/
Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name?
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Shane's back from his trip across the world and he's ready to talk Japan, jet lag, travel tips, and more. But not before we spend a good amount of time having an existential freak out about Black Friday.
Timestamps:
0:01 - Grey Friday
9:30 - A jet-lagged intro
13:01 - This week's episode/housekeeping
14:52 - Shane does Japan
19:00 - Why do we travel?
34:00 - What was awesome?
46:21 - Shane's tips n tricks
51:52 - Did Shane have a good time?
1:01:30 - The next few weeks/wrapping up
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On this week's show, D00mwake 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!
Timestamps:
1:40 — Stan’s Beverage Corner
3:23 — What’s Your Favorite Slime?
6:30 — Show Intro: Devon’s Here!!
9:20 — This Week’s Show: Bans & Magic: Avatar TLA
11:40 — Ban Discussion: Standard First
21:51 — Pioneer
29:39 — Modern
32:05 — ATLA Cards
32:27 — Badgermole Cub
37:31 — Aang, Swift Savior
42:06 — Accumulate Wisdom
44:04 — Phoenix Fleet Airship
45:36 — Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
48:39 — Day of the Black Sun
50:08 — Mai, Scornful Striker
51:38 — Firebending Student
54:21 — Firebender Ascension
55:37 — Standard Deck 1: UR Lessons
59:11 — Standard Deck 2: Mono-Green Badgerm ole Cub
1:02:44 — Standard Deck 3: Bant Appa Combo
1:05:17 — Standard Deck 4: UW Tempo Appa/Aang
1:08:26 — How does this set look compared to Spider-Man?
1:09:15 — Closing Thoughts
Devon's decks from this week's episode:
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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.
Timestamps:
0:01 - What's that in your dinner kit?
8:05 - This week's episode
10:00 - In-flight entertainment
12:50 - Ball X Pit
17:30 - Plane boarding
19:31 - Freaks X Geeks
35:31 - Ice Cream Man: the card deck
41:22 - Rugs are hard
46:48 - Sometimes Geese... can be good?
57:52 - Wrapping up
Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name?
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On this week's show, we rank our favorite soups. That's it. That's the episode. Oh actually Dave talks a bit about the new Vintage Cube on Magic Arena. But really, it's mostly soup. Actually, Shane is also playing some Outer Worlds 2. But we can't stress enough that this is a Soup episode.
Timestamps:
0:01 - Music, toots, Jordan, and AI
12:36 - The soup tier list
13:48 - A brief Next diversion
18:21 - Back to the tier list
48:21 - Dave and the Arena Powered Cube
56:10 - Shane went to Denver and keeps playing Outer Worlds 2
1:00:56 - Wrapping up
Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name?
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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.
Timestamps:
0:01 - Questionable drinking and spending habits
11:30 - Housekeeping/this week's episode
12:48 - Real life Mario Kart
18:46 - Magical Kittens Save the Day
24:32 - Fallout 4 but.... IN SPAAAACE
31:55 - The Big Roll
47:07 - Halo... in MY PlayStation? It's more likely than you think!
1:00:29 - Wrapping up
Links from this week's episode:
https://www.amazon.com/Charmin-Toilet-Forever-Starter-Holder/dp/B0FJTLQQ8P
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Stan pitches a can't miss idea. Shane revisits Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and has feelings about moving on before the end. Dave tries homebrewing a... thing (?)... and learns to work with ChatGPT a little. Themes include: stretch goals, knowing when to say goodbye, unearned confidence, surprise & delight.
0:01 - An exciting marketing opportunity
11:25 - Stan in Houston
15:00 - This week's show
17:23 - A lot of takes on Clair Obsur: Expedition 33
53:05 - Dave's AI journey
1:12:58 - Wrapping up
Timestamps:
Links from this week's episode:
Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name?
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On this week's show, the boys wonder whether a new game will solve their problems. Then Stan ruminates on Universes Beyond some more, following the Ninja Turtles announcement. Dave takes pictures of arcade cabinet art. And Shane learns a bit about Brad Pitt after watching F1, and shows off his new MSI Claw.
Timestamps:
0:01 - What game will bring us together next?
9:10 - This week's episode/housekeeping
11:18 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Cardboard
31:37 - Arcade guys
47:54 - Shane's lightning round - F1, Stan's Steam Deck, and the MSI Claw
1:06:00 - Wrapping up
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This week, the gang goes on another Dunkin’ run, then Dave shares his Hades 2 hot takes, Stan provides a mini history lesson on jiggle physics and Stellar Blade, and Shane goes shopping for a new handheld. Plus, the Ornithopter Cube takes flight, and we discuss the long-term value of chase pulls in Magic.
Timestamps:
0:01 - Dunked
8:09 - This week's episode
8:46 - Hades II
23:22 - Stan's sexy game
37:14 - Shane's hardware corner
44:06 - Ornithopter Cube
52:56 - Stan is rich
1:01:54 - Wrapping up
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On this week's show, D00mwake returns to chat about the Modern Pro Tour with Dave and Stan. We go through metashares and winrates, highlight the performance of Goryo's Vengeance and Belcher, the latest evolution in Esper decks, and pour one out for old friend Boros Energy. Devon takes a closer look at Eldrazi Tron, Dave admires the latest control builds, and Stan starts dreaming of Azorious Blink.
Timestamps:
0:01 - This week's episode/housekeeping
5:58 - The Modern Pro Tour!
1:00:22 - Wrapping up
Links from this week's episode:
twitch.tv/d00mwake
Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name?
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On this week's show, we kick off with some of our favorite autumn traditions and morning routines. Then we delve into the enduring appeal of cards as a medium for games, collectibles, and artifacts that connect us to our past. We look up some prices of original Garbage Pail Kids, chat about fine dining etiquette, and try to convince Shane to buy video games in Japan. We wrap with a chat about the future of Tik Tok and how it might resemble the social media lifecycle we've witnessed over the last 20 years.
Timestamps:
0:01 - Autumnal food traditions, and leaving your home
12:40 - This week's episode/housekeeping
16:10 - Our first trading cards
23:53 - Why the card?
36:09 - The etiquette of fine dining
43:35 - Eating in Japan
50:00 - More fall content
55:35 - The TikTok
1:01:15 - Wrapping up
Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name?
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This week we're going back to our roots. Stan and Dave invite Devon back to talk about Magic's latest Spider-Set. We go through and pick all our favorite heroes, villains, and bagels from our beloved game's first foray into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Thwip. Thwip.
Timestamps:
0:00: The Metrognome
0:50: What if… NFL?
3:58: Intro
6:00: Housekeeping + d00mwake is back!
7:00: What’s Devon Playing?
10:15: Standard Bans?
13:26: A Rules Change?
16:05: We promise to talk about the Modern Pro Tour
17:00: Do you like Spider-Man as a character?
21:10: Card reviews start
23:06: Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
27:10: The Soul Stone
31:24: Jackal, Genius Geneticist
34:15 City Pigeon
36:42: Hydroman, Fluid Felon
40:34: Hide on the Ceiling
43:54: Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
49:05: Rent is Due
52:48: Masked Meower
54:45: Multiversal Passage
56:58: The Ultimate Green Goblin
59:46: Spider-Manifestation
1:03:15: Heroes’ Hangout
1:05:10: Scarlet Spider, Ben Reilly
1:06:45: Short Takes
1:07:40: Electro, Assaulting Battery
1:09:05: Web of Life and Destiny
1:11:20: Wrapping Up
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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 for Sky Cards. We also read off some our recent Perplexity prompts, review a new attachment for handheld gaming, and go over router extenders to stream games in bed.
Timestamps:
0:01 - Stan did a punch
2:35 - The economics of movies
9:31 - This week's episode
13:35 - Silksong first impressions, the glory of the Steam Deck, and our relationships with Metroidvanias
28:53 - Hard games
35:06 - SkyCards: The Millennial urge to collect them all
46:35 - A Perplexity digression
50:21 - Handheld hardware - The Retroid Dual-Screen add-on, the Odin 3, and the PS Portal
1:04:12 - Wrapping up
Links from this week's episode:
https://skycards.app/
Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name?
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On this week's show, we get cozy with some of our comfort watches. We 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.
Timestamps:
0:01 - Hot dogs. Costco. Weird milks.
7:34 - This week's episode
11:22 - The Great British Bake-Off returns, and the cozy reality show
24:09 - The Big Lebowski's enduring legacy
41:08 - The comfort of space
49:34 - Can we name the top 10 indie albums from 2005?
1:03:04 - Wrapping up
Links from this week's episode:
https://www.youtube.com/@SimulaVerse/shorts
https://www.watchmojo.com/articles/top-10-albums-of-2005
Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name?
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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.
We chat about Weapons (sort of a kids movie), the Gundam Card Game, and Kings Island. Then we find some time to dust off an original iPod video and Mario Bros.
Timestamps:
3:05 - This week's episode
6:18 - Weapons, and horror
24:55 - The new Gundam TCG
47:50 - Kings Island
53:10 - Revisiting Super Mario Bros 1 and Metal Gear Solid
57:16 - The iPod video, and internet reminiscing
1:09:41 - Wrapping up
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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.
Timestamps:
5:51 - This week's episode
10:35 - CardMill - get yours!
13:29 - RoboCop in your pocket
32:15 - Silksong is almost here
36:36 - Shane's Hardware Corner - The era of dual screens is here
45:04 - K-Pop Demon Hunters
52:20 - The Legend of Ochi
58:48 - Lightning Round: Sorting legos, brushing teeth, pickles
1:06:44 - Wrapping up
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On this week's show, we finally hear about the trials and tribulations of a roller coaster tycoon at Cedar Point. We also relive the dreams of a non-rotating format with Pioneer on Arena, relive the nightmare of 4 AA batteries on a giant Game Boy, and sort some cards with a 3D printed Card Slinger.
Timestamps:
0:01 - Do you know what your kids are commenting on?
9:00 - On this week's show...
10:09 - CardMill - The Kickstarter is still going!
14:30 - Stanislav Updates Magic: Arena
19:43 - Shane is a Game Boy
29:57 - Stan rides some indie waves
34:22 - 3D printing the Card Slinger
39:30 - WW2 themed kids movies
46:18 - Dave's lost Cedar Point girlfriends
59:26 - Wrapping up
Links from this week's episode:
https://cardmill.com/thedivedown
Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name?
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On this week's show, we force Dave to play a video game and discuss the seminal puzzle platformer, Limbo, for the game's 15 year anniversary. We chat about the history of the game's development, try to interpret its artistic meaning, and laugh at some of the gruesome ways the shadowy little boy meets his untimely demise.
Timestamps:
5:58 - Shane's housing lamentations
10:10 - Housekeeping
14:50 - Cardmill doesn't need us, but you need Cardmill
17:57 - Dying and Trying: Limbo at 15 years
18:45 - The history of Limbo
28:28 - The secret sauce of Limbo
55:10 - What is this game about?
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On this week's show, Stan and Dave catch up on Magic's newest sets. 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. Then we wrap with a quick chat about the 100 best(?) podcasts of all time.
Timecodes:
0:20 — Shane's not here, man
4:10 — CardMill did it! The dream is alive.
6:54 — Magic escapes to the one place capitalism hasn't corrupted yet — SPACE!
10:00 — Stan's impressions from the Edge of Eternity streamer's preview event
27:35 — What it felt like coming back to "core" MTG
40:34 — Do you want to talk about Spider-Man?
47:56 — The Time Magazine 100 Best Podcasts of all time
59:12 — Closing
Links from this week's episode:
https://time.com/collections/100-best-podcasts/
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