Podcasts about Modern Magic

On this week's show, we're looking at our favorite cards from the upcoming Final Fantasy set, and ask the question: can 15 JRPG games produce enough inspiration for 1 Magic set? We chat about Cloud and his Buster Sword, Tifa and her powerful fists, Sephiroth and his powerful wings, plus Astrologian's Planisphere, Cecil Dark Knight, and the most beloved Final Fantasy character of all... Dark Confidant. Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2025 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 25% Cashback after 3 months of service with ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 0:00 — Have you ever fantasied? 5:00 — Devon Vibes 7:50 — Housekeeping 10:17 — Connecti-Cut-ters 15:01 — Let's Talk Final Fantasy 18:20 — Starting Town 21:15 — Machinist's Arsenal 22:50 — Astrologian's Planisphere 27:07 — Buster Sword 29:20 — Cloud, Midgar Mercenary 33:37 — Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER 38:34 — Lightning, Army of One 41:50 — Cecil, Dark Knight 45:47 — Ultima, Origin of Oblivion 49:30 — Freya Crescent 52:30 — Stan's Just Another Blood Artist, etc. & Ambrosia 54:20 — Emet-Selch, Unsundered 57:57 — Dark Confidant 1:00:43 — Knights of the Round 1:04:25 — Suplex 1:06:00 — Tifa Lockhart 1:07:50 — Wrapping up Links from this week's episode: https://www.spicerack.gg/events/1879100 Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com (mailto:thedivedown@gmail.com)

The ALICE collaboration at the Large Hadron Collider has found a way to literally knock protons out of lead atoms and turn them into gold atoms. Researchers explained that when atoms just miss each other, the electromagnetic field around the atoms can cause them to change into different elements. These changes don't last long, however, and produce very little gold. From 2015 to 2018, the scientists created 86 billion gold atoms, or rather less than a trillionth of a gram, though each atom only exists for a fraction of a second before breaking apart. Perhaps this explains why alchemical legends speak about how lead can only be transformed into gold when it is no longer needed or desired. Of course, alchemy is about far more than literal gold, but the CERN story confirms again that science and magic are inseparable at their core: astrology birthed astronomy, ritual magic birthed psychology, and alchemy birthed chemistry. If science is “knowing” by “observation,” then even mythology is an early form of science. The fact is, alchemy is much more than turning lead into gold; it is the mystery of life, the homunculus grown in a container, the earth egg and comet sperm of panspermia, and the brain child idea that produces invention. This should make us rethink the supernatural and occult. So should another study from the University of Calgary and the National Research Council of Canada. An experiment on mice and leaves has unveiled physical evidence of a biophoton phenomenon ceasing upon death, suggesting that all living things literally glow until expiration. Despite this fact, Science Alert says “It's hard not to associate scientific investigations into biological electromagnetic emissions with debunked and paranormal claims of auras and discharges of surrounding living organisms.”*The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. If you want an ad-free experience, you can subscribe below underneath the show description.-FREE ARCHIVE (w. ads)SUBSCRIPTION ARCHIVEX / TWITTER FACEBOOKYOUTUBEMAIN WEBSITECashApp: $rdgable Paypal email rdgable1991@gmail.comEMAIL: rdgable@yahoo.com / TSTRadio@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-secret-teachings--5328407/support.

This week we take a little break from Modern and dip our toes back into Pioneer, thanks to its official premier on Arena. The team discusses our impressions of Pioneer right now, our impressions of Arena right now, and, finally — you guessed it — our impressions of Pioneer on Arena right now. Dave uses his artist's talent to bring back the birbs. D00mwake finds some affinity for artifacts in Pio and Modern. Stan capably moderates a spicy discussion while remaining a healthy distance from any gem-based economies. • Camping Out • Checking Back in on Pioneer • A Little Modern Affinity as a Treat Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2025 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 25% Cashback after 3 months of service with ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 7:10 - This week's episode/housekeeping 11:10 - Pioneer is (finally) on Arena (mostly) - what you need to know 1:00:29 - Did Devon crack Affinity in Modern? 1:07:12 - Wrapping up Links from this week's episode: Pioneer Izzet Phoenix: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7099222#paper Pioneer Hammer: https://moxfield.com/decks/-aHoUVoJD0a778bxN0RFqw Pioneer Metalwork Colossus: https://moxfield.com/decks/ANu8uz3DBEOE282I83OPgg Modern Jeskai Affinity: https://moxfield.com/decks/KhQsrh4AX0GqFn4d7EAkbw Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com (mailto:thedivedown@gmail.com)

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This week we discuss a bunch of goings on from the weekend — Devon's trip to Minneapolis, Stan's trip to a local RCQ, and Dave's (power) trip about being the editor this week. We get into: 1) the last few cards in Devon's main deck in Standard and how he got there, 2) how Stan really feels after top 4'ing with 4x Voice of Victory in his Energy deck, and 3) one of the WILDEST Cool Decks, Inc. lists we've seen in awhile. • More Prowess in Standard • More Stats in Modern • More Energy & Prowess in Modern Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2025 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 25% Cashback after 3 months of service with ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 3:00 - A Vertical Pickle Tasting 9:37 - Housekeeping 12:10 - Devon Goes Standard Prowess in Minneapolis 27:14 - Modern in Minneapolis 32:26 - A Single Cool Decks, Inc. 36:55 - Devon Goes Modern Prowess in Minneapolis 41:45 - Stan's RC Energy Experience — Top 4! 45:00 - A Few Thoughts on Affinity 47:50 - Modern is About: Big Dudes Links from this week's episode: Devon's Standard Prowess List: https://melee.gg/Decklist/View/272e9291-d938-4154-8603-b2d10033ae00 FabianPhyrexian's WUBRG Aggro List: https://melee.gg/Decklist/View/468d2c5f-40f9-42e9-8c97-b2d300d57352 Devon's Modern Prowess List: https://melee.gg/Decklist/View/4a859a46-0eaf-4269-aa8c-b2d2017f1e6e Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com (mailto:thedivedown@gmail.com)

On this week's show, D00mwake walks us through his prep with Standard Prowess ahead of the Minneapolis RC. Then Stan goes over his top 8 finish at a Modern RCQ with Boros Energy. And Dave teaches us about Dragonstorm draft picks with Stan's prize packs. Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2025 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 25% Cashback after 3 months of service with ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 7:00 - This week's episode/housekeeping 11:02 - The Dive Down begins: Devon's playing a Standard RC 26:47 - Stan played in an RCQ 48:58 - Dave's limited corner 52:27 - Crack-a-pack(s)! 1:06:53 - Wrapping up Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com (mailto:thedivedown@gmail.com)

On this week's show, we tried a handful of new cards from Dragonstorm: Tarkir, but Cori-Steel Cutter continues to cut through the competition. Stan plays Jeskai Affinity, Dave plays Tron, and D00mwake casually top 8s an RCQ with Prowess. Plus results from the Laughing Dragon Modern $20K! Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2024 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 25% Cashback after 3 months of service with ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 8:35 - This week's episode/housekeeping 12:04 - The Dive Down begins 13:41 - The Laughing Dragon Modern $20K RCQ 22:45 - Devon's takes on Izzet Prowess 37:08 - Stan's takes on Jeskai Affinity 50:47 - Dave's takes on Ugin, Eye of the Storms 1:06:53 - Wrapping up Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com (mailto:thedivedown@gmail.com)

Dragonstorm: Tarkir has some wild cards and on this week's show, we've played with a few of them! Stan and D00mwake have a blast posting their Ws with Voice of Victory. Dave cuts steel with Cori-Steel Cutter. We also mess with some Flamehold Grappler, Stormscale Scion, and Tersa Lightshatter. Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2024 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 25% Cashback after 3 months of service with ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 5:41 - This week's episode/housekeeping/a listener question 12:51 - The Dive Down begins: We played with new cards! 13:33 - Voice of Victory 27:25 - Flamehold Grappler 34:58 - Stormscale Scion 44:58 - Cori-Steel Cutter 54:05 - Mardu Pixie in Standard 59:20 - Tersa Lightshatter 1:03:23 - Wrapping up Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com (mailto:thedivedown@gmail.com)

We looked at nine Magic Online Modern Challenges that fired in the unique week between a Modern ban and Dragonstorm: Tarkir's online debut. On this week's show, we benchmark the current Modern format, and look ahead at some possible new tech from the upcoming set. Boros Energy is back on top but Eldrazi is not far behind. Can combo, midrange, or even control decks carve out a place for themselves in the format as Modern RCQ season goes into full swing? Will Ugin, Eye of the Storms put Tron back on the map? Is Stock Up poised to make a splash in Modern? What's the new Mox Opal deck? Tune in for another lively episode of ~~What's In Your Mouth?~~ The Dive Down! • The Shortest Meta • Rising Energy • A Dragon Denouement Timestamps: 5:18 - This week's episode/Dave's Tarkir Prelease/Housekeeping 15:24 - The Dive Down begins: The latest happenings in the Modern meta 34:21 - Cool Decks, Inc 45:40 - How will the meta change going forward? 1:02:43 - Wrapping up Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2025 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 25% Cashback after 3 months of service with ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com (mailto:thedivedown@gmail.com)

Dive into a thought-provoking episode that explores the intersection of AI technology and witchcraft practices. Discover whether AI can enhance your spellwork or if it lacks the emotional and energetic essence crucial for rituals. Tahverlee shares her experiences experimenting with AI tools to solve community challenges and contrasts them with traditional spell crafting methods. Uncover the potential of AI as a supportive tool for organizing and tracking your magical practices while keeping the vital human connection to nature and body at the heart of your rituals. Tahverlee is a Social Impact Entrepreneur, High Priestess, Ritualist, and Initiate of the Sacred Way. Visit Moon Temple Mystery School for ancient teachings for our modern world, spiritual coaching, and everything you need to know as you walk your awakening path.

This week we react to one of the least surprising bans in recent Modern history and say goodbye to Underworld Breach. Dave, Devon, and Stan react, make predictions about what we think is next, and talk a little about unbans and why they might not have happened this time. Once we finish up with Modern, we take a quick peek at Pioneer/Explorer (what is even going on there?) and answer a listener question about RCQ prep. • A Modern Ban • A Pioneer Break • Some RCQ Prep Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2024 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 25% Cashback after 3 months of service with ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 6:15 - This week's episode/housekeeping 11:16 - The Dive Down begins: Underworld Breach is banned in Modern 25:50 - The ban soapbox corner 29:57 - Other bans also happened 33:34 - What's happening in Explorer and Standard? 44:53 - Dave says goodbye to Aetherdrift limited 47:12 - The Wind Down begins: How do we prepare for RCQs? 1:02:14 - Wrapping up Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com (mailto:thedivedown@gmail.com)

On this week's show, we discuss how to approach deck practice in Modern and Standard even though both formats are about to see significant changes. Stan plays some Living End and Jeskai Energy, d00mwake plays Lumbering Worldwagon in as many decks as possible. Plus some Dragonstorm: Tarkir spoilers! Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2025 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 25% Cashback after 3 months of service with ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 4:56 - This week's show/housekeeping 9:23 - The Dive Down begins: Talking Modern bans/unbans 30:14 - Some Standard discussion 50:04 - More Tarkir: Dragonstorm spoilers 1:06:54 - Wrapping up Links from this week's episode: Gruul Hawk: https://moxfield.com/decks/STjZ2b_B7UOIB518BQYpLg Selesnya Wagon: https://moxfield.com/decks/8XnQjL4pS0qgKD8eAYqUzw Boros Monument: https://moxfield.com/decks/ycv8IOlQ2UKDxOhuli2phQ Gruul midrange: https://moxfield.com/decks/o2UKm5ROIUGGXgDfAlQviA Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com (mailto:thedivedown@gmail.com)

On this week's show, we review the coolest decks from the Hunter Burton Memorial Open, the Spotlight Series in Utrecht, and the Southeast Asia RC in Bangkok. Then we wrap with a first look at Dragonstorm: Tarkir and admire yoked Ugin. Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2024 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 25% Cashback after 3 months of service with ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 6:18 - This week's episode/housekeeping 12:28 - The Dive Down begins: It's time to talk Modern (again) 14:56 - Modern observations following Modern events, and Cool Decks, Inc. 46:38 - Some Tarkir Dragonstorm spoilers 1:04:04 - Wrapping up Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com (mailto:thedivedown@gmail.com)

The final Modern RC of the season is now behind us, but the story of Temur Breach's dominance continues. We chat about the event metagame, the incredible amount of Grinding Station decks in the top 32, and D00mwake's experience playing Eldrazi. Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2025 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 25% Cashback after 3 months of service with ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 6:46 - Housekeeping/this week's episode 9:32 - The Dive Down begins: RC Charlotte 13:30 - The Day 1 metagame and Stan plays a game 24:08 - How the best decks in the format did 28:55 - The top 32 41:25 - Devon's Charlotte experience and our next Modern steps 1:04:42 - Wrapping up Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com (mailto:thedivedown@gmail.com)

With RC Charlotte on D00mwake's doorstep, Devon shares the results and findings of his practice for the one of the year's biggest Modern tournaments. Dave kicks off the show a look at the metagame data from last week's Modern RC in China, then Stan wraps up with his new found fondness and admiration for Ketramose in Orzhov Blink. Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2025 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 25% Cashback after 3 months of service with ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN Try out our new promo code for Magic Mind! Visit https://magicmind.com/divedownUse or use code DIVEDOWN at checkout to get up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchase of Stan's new favorite mental performance shot. And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 9:26 - This week's episode/housekeeping 14:03 - The Dive Down begins: RC China results! 29:09 - Devon's Eldrazi testing 46:02 - Stan played Ketramose 1:01:23 - Wrapping up Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com (mailto:thedivedown@gmail.com)

Some podcast apps may not display links from our show notes properly, so we have included a list of links at the end of this description. * Michelle Tea is best known for her book, Modern Tarot, which is now a cult classic. Her latest book, Modern Magic, explores her magical roots. Sharing how she crafted her own magical practice, Michelle offers a framework to tap into the distinctive magic that lies within each of us, a framework that incorporates queer, feminist, anti-racist, and intersectional values. * In this episode, self-described DIY witch, professional tarot reader, author, and feminist icon Michelle Tea is joined by arts-based, psychedelic-assisted ancestral psychotherapist Camara Meri Rajaberi for an illuminating conversation that explores modern magic. * This episode was recorded during a live online event on November 6th, 2024. You can also watch it on the CIIS Public Programs YouTube channel. A transcript is available at ciispod.com. To find out more about CIIS and public programs like this one, visit our website ciis.edu and connect with us on social media @ciispubprograms. * We hope that each episode of our podcast provides opportunities for growth, and that our listeners will use them as a starting point for further introspection. Many of the topics discussed on our podcast have the potential to bring up feelings and emotional responses. If you or someone you know is in need of mental health care and support, here are some resources to find immediate help and future healing: * -Visit 988lifeline.org or text, call, or chat with The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing 988 from anywhere in the U.S. to be connected immediately with a trained counselor. Please note that 988 staff are required to take all action necessary to secure the safety of a caller and initiate emergency response with or without the caller's consent if they are unwilling or unable to take action on their own behalf. * -Visit thrivelifeline.org or text “THRIVE” to begin a conversation with a THRIVE Lifeline crisis responder 24/7/365, from anywhere: +1.313.662.8209. This confidential text line is available for individuals 18+ and is staffed by people in STEMM with marginalized identities. * -Visit translifeline.org or call (877) 565-8860 in the U.S. or (877) 330-6366 in Canada to learn more and contact Trans Lifeline, who provides trans peer support divested from police. * -Visit ciis.edu/ciis-in-the-world/counseling-clinics to learn more and schedule counseling sessions at one of our centers. * -Find information about additional global helplines at befrienders.org. * LINKS * Podcast Transcripts: https://www.ciispod.com/ * California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) Website: https://www.ciis.edu/ * CIIS Public Programs YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ciispublicprograms * CIIS Public Programs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ciispubprograms/ * Mental Health Care and Support Resources: https://988lifeline.org/ https://thrivelifeline.org/ https://translifeline.org/ https://www.ciis.edu/ciis-in-the-world/counseling-clinics https://befrienders.org/

MagicCon: Chicago was the biggest MagicCon ever, in part because The Dive Down was there to experience it. This week's show features conversation we had at the Con with Mark Rosewater, Blake Rasmussen, and Athena Froehlich. We chat about a couple cards revealed from Tarkir: Dragonstorm and gather some WOTC insights following December's Modern unbans. A Preview Panel! A Chat with Blake! MaRo's 20 Cards of All Time! Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2025 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 25% Cashback after 3 months of service with ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN Try out our new promo code for Magic Mind! Visit https://magicmind.com/divedownUse or use code DIVEDOWN at checkout to get up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchase of Stan's new favorite mental performance shot. And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 7:26 - This week's show/housekeeping 14:05 - The Dive Down begins: MagicCon Chicago! 23:06 - The MagicCon Chicago Spoiler Panel 47:44 - An interview with Blake Rasmussen 1:16:03 - The MaRo Q&A 1:50:35 - Wrapping up Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com (mailto:thedivedown@gmail.com)

Magic never ceases to amaze us. On this week's episode, we discuss our mutual surprise over the impact of Aetherdrift on Modern. Then we wrap our series on Modern's latest unbans with a look at Green Sun's Zenith in Amulet Titan, Yawgmoth, and beyond. Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2025 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 25% Cashback after 3 months of service with ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN Try out our new promo code for Magic Mind! Visit https://magicmind.com/divedownUse or use code DIVEDOWN at checkout to get up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchase of Stan's new favorite mental performance shot. And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 4:36 - This week's show/housekeeping 8:19 - The impact of Aetherdrift 37:53 - A new sponsor - Magic Mind! Code DIVEDOWN gets you 48% your first subscription 42:03 - Green Sun Zenith 1:03:50 - Wrapping up Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com (mailto:thedivedown@gmail.com)

Michelle Tea has published over 20 books, including the cult classic Valencia as well asModern Tarot and the essay collection Against Memoir. Her latest book, Modern Magic: Stories, Rituals, and Spells for Contemporary Witches was released in the fall of 2024 — not too long before our interview was recorded. A lot has changed since then. The calendar year and the world itself. I loved Modern Magic from the opening paragraph. Months later the book feels like an instruction manual for survival. There's a lot more I could say about Michelle — and I say some of it in the print interview. Head over to ART of the ZODIAC on Substack to read the bonus TALKTALKTALK. BUY MODERN MAGIChttps://www.harpercollins.com/products/modern-magic-michelle-tea?variant=41384105181218ABOUT MICHELLEMichelle Tea is the author of over twenty books for grown-ups, teenagers and children.Her autofiction Valencia is a cult classic that was made into a feature length art film.Her tarot how-to, Modern Tarot, is a best-seller, and her essay collection Against Memoir was awarded the PEN/American Diamonstein-Spielvogel award for The Art of the Essay.She is a Guggenheim Fellow. Tea was the founding Executive Director of Bay Area arts organization RADAR Productions for thirteen years; her final act as ED was to create Drag Queen Story Hour, for which she received honors from The California Library Association and Logo Television. Tea is also the co-founder of the legendary Sister Spit, a performance tour which has been active since its inception in 1997. (bio taken from Dopamine Books: https://dopaminebooks.org/team) ABOUT VIVIVivi Henriette is an LA-based astrologer and tarot reader whose collaborative approach to divination weaves in storytelling and mythology to create a container for her clients to explore their personal narrative. She's the host of the Los Angeles Astro Salon at the Philosophical Research Society and the podcast TALKTALKTALK.JOIN THE TALKTALKTALK LIVE!https://artofthezodiac.co/events-workshops/ENJOYED THIS PODCAST? Follow ART of the ZODIAC & Vivi Henriette in ALL the places:https://linktr.ee/ART_of_the_ZODIACSUBSCRIBE to ART of the ZODIAC on SUBSTACK for the latest  TALKTALKTALK, delivered straight to your inbox—it's FREE:  https://artofthezodiac.substack.com/ LEARN Astrology! Make FRIENDS! JOIN CLUB ASTRO on ⁠PATREON⁠:https://patreon.com/ARToftheZODIAC?ut…

On this week's show, we review the results of the latest Modern Regional Championship, along with the Sunday 10K, and kneel at the altar of our new format overlords, Underworld Breach & Grinding Station. Then we chat about Stan's experiences playing both events, and Dave shares some horror stories from drafting Aetherdrift four times. Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2025 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 25% Cashback after 3 months of service with ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 7:01 - This week's episode/housekeeping 11:18 - The Break Down begins: RC Portland 39:51 - The top 8 47:34 - What Stan learned 59:50 - Some Aetherdrift limited thoughts 1:03:13 - Wrapping up Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com (mailto:thedivedown@gmail.com)

It's Portland time! Join us as we go deep on Stan's tournament prep for the Modern RC. We talk Stan's testing journey with Boros Energy, go deep on the mirror and the other top matchups, discuss the finer points of Stone Rains, card advantage options, and more. • Energy at the RC • Mirror Matches • The Rest of the Field Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2024 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 25% Cashback after 3 months of service with ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 6:02 - This week's show/housekeeping 11:18 - The Dive Down seems to begin: Talking about the upcoming SCG Portland RC 20:12 - Stan's testing process and planning for matchups 52:32 - Tournament predictions 1:01:52 - Find us in Portland! 1:05:47 - Wrapping up Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - _Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com (mailto:thedivedown@gmail.com)

In this episode of Eternal Durdles, host Zac Clark and guest Michael Arnold delve into the world of Pre-Modern Magic: The Gathering. They explore the reasons why long-time players, affectionately dubbed 'Magic Boomers', are drawn to community-run formats. The conversation covers the appeal of stability in deck building, the nostalgia associated with original printings, and the vibrant community that fosters casual play and memorable experiences. They also discuss the joy of participating in tournaments that prioritize fun over competition, highlighting the unique cultural aspects of the Pre-Modern scene. In this conversation, the hosts delve into the strategies and predictions surrounding the pre-modern Magic: The Gathering format, particularly in the context of the upcoming LobsterCon event. They discuss various deck strategies, including the Hermit Druid and Stifle Not, and share insights on what to expect at the tournament. Additionally, they provide practical advice for first-time attendees, emphasizing the importance of community, hydration, and capturing memories through photos.

In this episode of Eternal Durdles, host Zac Clark and guest Michael Arnold delve into the world of Pre-Modern Magic: The Gathering. They explore the reasons why long-time players, affectionately dubbed 'Magic Boomers', are drawn to community-run formats. The conversation covers the appeal of stability in deck building, the nostalgia associated with original printings, and the vibrant community that fosters casual play and memorable experiences. They also discuss the joy of participating in tournaments that prioritize fun over competition, highlighting the unique cultural aspects of the Pre-Modern scene. In this conversation, the hosts delve into the strategies and predictions surrounding the pre-modern Magic: The Gathering format, particularly in the context of the upcoming LobsterCon event. They discuss various deck strategies, including the Hermit Druid and Stifle Not, and share insights on what to expect at the tournament. Additionally, they provide practical advice for first-time attendees, emphasizing the importance of community, hydration, and capturing memories through photos.

After a huge weekend of Modern Regional Championships, we're tripping over spreadsheets of matchup data. We discuss which decks impressed us, surprised us, and disappointed us from three huge tournaments in Prague, Canada, and Brazil. Then we wrap up with a chat about our experiences playing Splinter Twin. The Break Down: 45 Minutes of Regional Championships The Dive Down: 30 Minutes of Splinter Twin Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2024 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 25% Cashback after 3 months of service with ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: * 9:05 - The Break Down begins: Some RCs! * 43:40 - The Dive Down begins: Why are the Splinter Twin Stans quiet? * 1:08:18 - Wrapping up Links from this week's episode: * https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/203977 * https://mtgdecks.net/Modern/ultimate-guard-european-magic-series-regional-championship-prague-2025-tournament-182396/winrates * https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/6882292#paper Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com (mailto:thedivedown@gmail.com)

As we continue to play with Modern's latest round of unbans, something has become apparent. Mox Opal is a heck of a card. On this week's show, we play it in Temur Breach, Affinity, Hammer Time, and Broodscale to figure where Opal shines and where it feels dull. Turns out, the card is quite good even when its deck is bad. The history of Opal. Breaching is easy! Other Opal decks are whatever. Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2024 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 25% credit back after your first 3 months of renting ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: * 5:41 - This week's show/housekeeping * 12:20 - The Dive Down begins: What we talk about when we talk about Mox Opal * 13:28 - A bit of history * 24:35 - The unban of Mox Opal * 30:06 - Underworld Breach - the best deck in Modern? * 47:55 - The decks people WANT to be good * 1:01:14 - So how good is Mox Opal? * 1:05:48 - Wrapping up Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com (mailto:thedivedown@gmail.com)

In the first of our episodes diving into each card from the recent unbans, we take a deep look at Faithless Looting. First we take a look at the history of the card — all the way back to spoiler conversations — followed by a dive into many of the decks trying to play it in Modern today. Creativity? Check. Hollow One? Check. Phoenix? You know it. Dredge? Well, we almost forgot Dredge, but we at least mention it in passing. Why isn't it as powerful as it used to be? We have thoughts and those thoughts are what make us The Dive Down. And the recording of the thoughts, too. • Devon Does it Again • Draw Two, Discard Two, Do Nothing • We All Just WANT to Play Phoenix, Ok? Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2024 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 10% off your first 2 months of ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN_OBX And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 2:58 - Housekeeping/this week's episode 5:59 - The Break Down begins: Devin, relax! 13:20 - The Dive Down begins: Why isn't Faithless Looting the best card in Modern? 16:20 - The History and Present of Faithless Looting 25:44 - Excitement Levels 29:45 - Anatomy of a Looting 32:45 - From Here it's Just Decks 33:15 - Jund Creativity 35:45 - Hollow One 40:47 - Grixis Reanimator/Froculus 43:14 - Izzet Phoenix 46:15 - Mono-Red Phoenix 49:15 - Other Decks 52:55 - The Faithless Looting grudge match 1:05:20 - Wrapping up Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com (mailto:thedivedown@gmail.com) twitter: https://twitter.com/thedivedown

We're back — to podcasting. But also Devon's back — to large eventing. And, in a way, Magic is back — with a 1,400+ person open tournament. We spend this week talking about what happened, what's going on in Standard (Modern next week!), what the return of opens like the means, and more. Devon cheats in overlords. Dave considers what to do with his wild cards. Stan starts working towards Portland. • Hot in Hotlanta • A Deck Full of Blade Splicers • A Day Full of Ws Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2024 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 10% off your first 2 months of ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN_OBX And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 4:02 - Housekeeping 5:01 - Spotlight Series Atlanta Begins 5:42 - The Selesnya Cage Deck: How and Why 11:21 - What Happened Round-by-Round 27:54 - Day 1 Ends/Day 2 Begins 39:45 - The Health of Standard 46:02 - Upcoming Spotlight Series 51:09 - Starting to Think About RCs 53:00 - Stan Will Be in New York! Links from this week's episode: Devon's Decklist from Atlanta: https://melee.gg/Decklist/View/464658 Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com (mailto:thedivedown@gmail.com) twitter: https://twitter.com/thedivedown

Rhinos is making a comeback and so are we! As we wind down from vacation mode, Stan and D00mwake warm up their podcasting muscles with one of their favorite topics: Crashing Footfalls in Modern. Enjoy this bonus minisode before our official feature length return next week! Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2024 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 10% off your first 2 months of ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com (mailto:thedivedown@gmail.com) twitter: https://twitter.com/thedivedown

Explore the fascinating history of Christmas in this short but sweet episode! From ancient winter solstice celebrations and pagan traditions to the rise of Christianity, Victorian holiday revivals, and the modern Santa Claus we know today. Discover how Christmas evolved into a celebration of light, love, and togetherness. Perfect for anyone curious about holiday traditions and their roots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Explore the fascinating history of Christmas in this short but sweet episode! From ancient winter solstice celebrations and pagan traditions to the rise of Christianity, Victorian holiday revivals, and the modern Santa Claus we know today. Discover how Christmas evolved into a celebration of light, love, and togetherness. Perfect for anyone curious about holiday traditions and their roots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A B&R so hot we had to pause our vacation. The One Ring, Amped Raptor, and Jegantha are banned. Mox Opal is unbanned. Mox Opal, Green Sun's Zenith, Faithless Looting and Splinter Twin are unbanned. Discuss. Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2024 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 10% off your first 2 months of ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN_OBX And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 4:17 - Housekeping 8:38 - The Dive Down begins: Bans, and Unbans 10:15 - Before the announcement 16:38 - Getting into the meat of the announcement 45:38 - The unbans 1:23:22 - Hot takes and cool vibes 1:37:58 - Wrapping up Links from this week's episode: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/banned-and-restricted-december-16-2024 Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com (mailto:thedivedown@gmail.com) twitter: https://twitter.com/thedivedown

Send us a textThis month's Book of the Month, Ruin by Gillian Eliza West, has us completely inspired by Greek mythology!

In preparation for Thanksgiving the crew goes through many different topics of Premodern, as well as the state of Modern Magic, Pre-Fire Modern, plus off topic family and life events. All neatly wrapped up with our Mercadian Masques Top 5. Happy Holidays all!

We kick off this week's show with an important announcement about the future of The Dive Down. Just listen since it's too long to explain in writing. Then we bemoan the B&R window before highlighting the fun times happening in Standard right now. And we wrap with a nice chat about our love-hate relationship with the new Pokémon TCG Pocket. The Break Down: A really important announcement The Dive Down: The new Foundations of Standard and Draft The Wind Down: Pokémon Pocket is a bad game we are playing Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2024 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 10% off your first 2 months of ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWNTEN And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 6:27 - Let loose with Heavy Play 9:15 - This week's episode 11:51 - IMPORTANT housekeeping! 25:00 - The Break Down begins: Does Modern suck right now? 32:37 - Foundations is here, and impacting Standard 47:25 - D00m's Decks: The best decks in Standard 1:15:48 - Dave's Limited corner 1:25:25 - Pokémon Pocket is certainly a game to play 1:46:54 - Wrapping up Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com (mailto:thedivedown@gmail.com) twitter: https://twitter.com/thedivedown

Why do we give gifts at Christmas? In this episode, we unwrap the fascinating history of Christmas gift-giving, exploring its roots in ancient traditions, its connections to religious celebrations, and how it evolved into the modern practice we know today. Learn about the symbolism behind early gift exchanges, the story of Saint Nicholas, and how wrapping paper and ribbons became essential to the holiday season. Whether you're a last-minute shopper or a meticulous gift-wrapper, this episode reveals the heartwarming history behind the presents under the tree. And don't miss the end of the episode, where I'll read an excerpt from the book, The Lost Years of Santa Claus. Discover Santa's hidden past and the untold stories that make him the legendary figure at the center of Christmas cheer. This festive deep dive is a gift you'll love unwrapping! Contact: ⁠email⁠ ⁠website⁠ Special thanks to: The Christmas Song/Heaven/Slow 3/4 Song by Peter Evans, Tom Blancarte, and Brandon Seabrook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CC by 3.0⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Santa Claws is Coming by Ergo Phizmiz - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CC by 3.0⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ holiday by Dee Yan-Key - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CC by 3.0⁠⁠

The doctor is in. For a very special episode 300, The Dive Down sits down with THE Richard Garfield, inventor of Magic: The Gathering and great-great-grandson of President James A. Garfield. What is Magic as Garfield intended? We finally have the answer. Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2024 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 10% off your first 2 months of ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWNTEN And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: * 1:25 - Richard Garfield does not need to hear about Heavy Play * 2:43 - This week's episode - somehow this is 300 * 5:56 - The Dive Down begins: Our interview with Richard Garfield * 43:56 - What is Magic as Garfield intended? * 46:10 - Richard on other games Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com (mailto:thedivedown@gmail.com) twitter: https://twitter.com/thedivedown

Join us for an extraordinary conversation with Carl Abrahamsson as he unveils his latest book, Meetings with Remarkable Magicians: Life in the Occult Underground. In this episode, Abrahamsson takes us through his journey into the world of magic, weaving together encounters with legendary occult figures and reflections on his own path through mysticism. Drawing from decades-old diaries, archives, and forgotten experiences, he reveals how these influences have shaped not just his practice but also his worldview. Abrahamsson discusses his start in the Ordo Templi Orientis in the late '80s, early studies of Crowley, and the allure—and eventual disillusionment—with structured magical orders. He explores the tension between hierarchy and personal empowerment in occult circles, offering a critique of charismatic systems that tend toward cult-like rigidity. We dive into his transformative experiences with traditions like the Golden Dawn and his views on the recent surge of interest in the occult amid societal crises. From reclaiming individual agency to building authentic spiritual connections, Abrahamsson shares a deeply personal perspective on the evolution of magic. Tune in for a rare glimpse into the life of a modern-day magician and discover why he believes individuation, rather than dogma, is the heart of the Western esoteric tradition. Links & Resources:

A Description of episode 133 of Outside The Studio with Tessa: Outside the Studio presents an epic conversation with Michelle Tea about her latest book, 'Modern Magic,' exploring the themes of witchcraft, tarot, and personal rituals. We discuss the intersection of tarot and witchcraft, the importance of embracing the unknown in spirituality, and the significance of setting up rituals and altars. In this engaging conversation, Michelle and Tessa explore the intersections of spirituality, creativity, and personal growth. They discuss the influence of 12-step traditions on spiritual practices, the syncretism found in various religious practices, and the importance of creating a sacred space for writing. Michelle shares her journey of embracing her creative livelihood, the challenges of overcoming creative blocks, and the significance of betting on oneself despite fears and uncertainties. The conversation emphasizes the power of rituals, both in magic and writing, and encourages listeners to find their own paths in life. Three reasons to listen to the whole podcast:1. Rituals can be personalized and should resonate with the individual, for example setting up an altar can include representation of the 4 elements; earth, air, water, fire.2. Spell work can start with simple practices like meditation and intention setting and maintaining personal practices is essential, especially in relationships.3. Learn how to overcome creative blocks using magical practices and how embracing fear is essential in pursuing a creative livelihood. Timestamps(00:00:00) Introduction(00:02:00) Michelle Tea's Modern Magic(00:03:37) The Intersection of Tarot and Witchcraft(00:07:46) Reframing Witchcraft and Spirituality(00:12:46) Setting Up Rituals and Altars(00:17:58) Exploring Spell Work for Beginners(00:22:51) Balancing Relationships and Personal Practices(00:25:30) Embracing the Mysteries of Life(00:27:35) The Influence of 12-Step Traditions on Spirituality(00:29:43) Syncretism in Spiritual Practices(00:32:35) The Writing Process as a Sacred Ritual(00:37:44) Overcoming Creative Blocks with Magic(00:41:13) The Journey to a Creative Livelihood(00:48:09) Betting on Yourself: Embracing Fear and Uncertainty Resources:Website: https://www.michelle-tea.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelleteaz/Twitter: https://x.com/TeaMichelleModern Magic Book: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/modern-magic-michelle-tea?variant=41384105181218 Enjoy the Podcast? Love to give us 5 stars? Help us reach more people and make them feel loved. A simple way is to share what you've learned today on social media. Connect with Tessa Tovar:Website: https://tessatovar.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tessamarietovar/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHMYm-7kNZfulgaiCi2w8CwOutside the Studio Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/outside-the-studio-with-tessa-tovar/id1483077110Book of Poetry for Savasana: https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Moon-Book-Poetry-Savasana/dp/1731243588

They said it couldn't be done, but one of the Dive Down boys (other than D00mwake) finally won an RCQ. On this week's show, Stan talks about piloting Boros Energy to qualify for RC Portland, and we break down the Standard metagame and results from the Magic World Championship in Las Vegas. The Break Down: 6 Matches to Portland The Dive Down: Congratulations, Javier Dominguez Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2024 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 10% off your first 2 months of ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWNTEN And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 6:15 - Allow Heavy Play to penetrate your pocketbook 7:59 - This week's show/housekeeping 13:04 - The Break Down begins: Some hot news! 18:55 - More takes on the Universes Beyond announcement 27:45 - Stan won an RCQ! 40:52 - The tournament report 58:10 - The next steps 1:03:22 - The Dive Down begins: The World Championship breakdown 1:12:50 - WC Standard winrates 1:16:23 - The top 8 1:23:12 - The Wind Down: Shane's Gadget Corner 1:31:38 - Dave also went to the RCQ, by the way 1:34:50 - Wrapping up Links from this week's episode: World Championship 30: https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/146430 Buy a Steam Deck or something: https://store.steampowered.com/steamdeck Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com (mailto:thedivedown@gmail.com) twitter: https://twitter.com/thedivedown

In this special episode, Magic Inclined host Rohini Moradi welcomes Casey Zabala, creator of the Modern Witches Confluence and author of the newly released anthology A Confluence of Witches. Casey shares her journey from creating her first tarot deck, Wanderer's Tarot, to establishing one of the most beloved gatherings for modern witches. Together, they explore the meaning of being a "modern witch" today, the power of intuitive practices, and the importance of reclaiming our personal magic and connection to nature. Casey also talks about the themes in her book, which delves into witchcraft as a path toward healing, community, and social responsibility. She highlights the need for grounding in our daily lives and honoring ancestral and spiritual wisdom in a modern world that often forgets them. Join Rohini and Casey for a conversation filled with inspiration, wisdom, and insights into the essence of witchcraft and the vibrant, interconnected nature of the modern witch. Don't forget to check out the Modern Witches Confluence on November 2nd, where Casey will lead workshops, ceremonies, and host a marketplace filled with magical creations. For more details, visit: www.modernwitches.org. ▶▶▶ Please rate, commnet, and share this episode to share the magic, and join the Magic Inclined community to connect with magical peeps from all aroud the world: https://magicinclined.mn.co All music provided by www.lukesweeney.com Luke's spodify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0HUCUssIZ14hidQEb4IpwZ

Hot off the presses of WOTC's Foundations announcement, we break down and discuss the impact of Universes Beyond sets entering the Standard format in 2025. The Break Down: Cards That Will Be Standard Legal for 5 Years The Dive Down: Squidward Reborn Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2024 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 10% off your first 2 months of ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWNTEN And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: * 2:22 - Heavy Play, a Full Stack sponsor * 3:48 - This week's show/housekeeping * 7:03 - The Break Down begins: The Foundations Era React-A-Sode * 8:40 - First, Foundations spoilers * 16:38 - Some new Foundations cards * 21:42 - The other announcement - The Foundations Era * 28:10 - There sure are a lot of Universes Beyond sets coming out * 35:30 - How are we feeling about so much UB? * 1:22:26 - How long can UB last? * 1:29:56 - Tying a bow on the convo * 1:37:20 - Wrapping up Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com (mailto:thedivedown@gmail.com) twitter: https://twitter.com/thedivedown

On this week's show, Dave tries to determine what to play during the one RCQ he can attend this season. We do our best to help him out by reviewing the latest Metagame Mentor, taking a closer look at Dimir Oculus, following in the steps of some Jeskai Control masters, and trying something new with Fear of Missing Out in Rakdos and Jund Delirium. The Break Down: Frank Loves Stats The Dive Down: Dave Needs a Deck Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2024 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 10% off your first 2 months of ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWNTEN And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: * 7:25 - Heavy Play is our actual sponsor * 9:00 - This week's show/housekeeping * 14:36 - The Break Down begins: no Pioneer RCQs in 2025?? * 22:35 - Frank analysis on Modern's current meta * 34:22 - Current Modern winrates * 41:54 - The Dive Down begins: Shane played Dimir Frogtide * 1:04:32 - Dave and Devon played Delirium decks * 1:17:30 - Stan played actual Jeskai Control Links from this week's episode: * https://www.channelfireball.com/article/What-s-New-in-Modern-with-Duskmourn-House-of-Horror/80e67eba-474a-41bf-a704-15bc28755f02/ * Jeskai Control by YungDingo/George Jabbour: https://x.com/YungDingoMTG/status/1844245120658653515 * Dimir Oculus by Kane Daly: https://old.starcitygames.com/decks/159924 * Jund Delirium by Offl1ne: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/6682017#paper * Jund Delirium by d00mwake: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/OFxKWf-jx0WIiWlS_TWENg * Rakdos Shadow by J from TDD Nation: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/6701125#paper * Rakdos FOMO by @jacesdaddy from Twitter: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/6701123#paper Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com (mailto:thedivedown@gmail.com) twitter: https://twitter.com/thedivedown

In the last part of our mini-arc on the current state of Pioneer, Devon, Dave, and Stan dive deep into what happened at this weekend's RC in Washington D.C. We cover the decks that took too long, the decks that aimed too high, and the decks that took it all down. Will Demons remain are force in the meta? Will we keep paying taxes to Selesnya after this event? How soon until we all get annoyed with Tree of Perdition? And then lastly — and most importantly — is Pioneer right now the Magic everyone SAYS they want? • 1,800+ Players • 1h30m Rounds • 3 Breakout Decks Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2024 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 10% off your first 2 months of ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN_OBX And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 5:29 - Heavy Play is not cursed 7:40 - This week's show/housekeeping 13:30 - The Break Down begins - RC DC 39:17 - The outliers from RC DC 1:12:20 - Is Pioneer the Magic people want? 1:17:00 - Stan played Spirits 1:28:14 - Dave played Dimir Oculus 1:35:00 - Wrapping up Links from this week's episode: RC on MTGMelee: https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/63398 Pioneer Mono-Black Demons: https://melee.gg/Decklist/View/434736 Pioneer Rakdos Tree: https://melee.gg/Decklist/View/435309 Pioneer Selesnya Company: https://melee.gg/Decklist/View/433930 Pioneer Spirits: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/6677777#paper Modern Dimir Frog-eye: https://x.com/DackFayden07/status/1841510715783299151 Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com (mailto:thedivedown@gmail.com) twitter: https://twitter.com/thedivedown

It's time (for Devon) to get ready for the RC in DC this weekend, so we dive deep into Pioneer for the week. We talk through the RC that happened in Brazil last weekend, examine new/interesting decks, and go through some of Devon's considerations on deck selection. If you haven't been paying attention to Pioneer lately — post-Duskmourn seems like a good time to jump in! • An RC in Brazil! • Devon has been preparing! • There are lots of decks! Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2024 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 10% off your first 2 months of ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN_OBX And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 4:28 - Heavy Play does not have art playmats (yet), but does have little windows 6:48 - This week's episode/housekeeping 11:56 - The Break Down begins: The City Class Games Brazil Pioneer RC 30:10 - The MTGO Pioneer Super Qualifier 34:28 - D00m's Decks: Gruul Delirium 47:08 - D00m's Decks continued: Boros Legends 52:33 - Cool Decks, Inc: Boros Tokens Control 56:30 - CDI, cont: Boros Aggro 1:04:05 - D00m's Decks, yet again: Bogles 1:09:03 - CDI, again! Rakdos Transmogrify 1:15:15 - Even more CDI: Rakdos Marvin 1:22:32 - Some Modern content: Abhorrent Oculus! 1:32:04 - Wrapping up Links from this week's episode: City Class Games Showdown VII Results: https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/136231 MTGO Super Qualifier: https://www.mtgo.com/decklist/pioneer-super-qualifier-2024-09-2912692890 Boros Control: https://melee.gg/Decklist/View/432621 Rakdos Transmogrify: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/6663193#paper Rakdos Huh? What? of Perdition: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/6663767#paper Boros Leyline of Resonance: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/6663759#paper Gruul Delirium: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/6665367#paper Boros Legends: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/6655957#paper Bogles: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/-07j5KR26E6G0EDjUNZLMg UW Oculus: https://x.com/TandyMTG/status/1839511915803857113 Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com (mailto:thedivedown@gmail.com) twitter: https://twitter.com/thedivedown

We're getting witchy and magical in today's episode. I have no doubt you are going to love my guest, Michelle Tea! Michelle is the author of numerous books including the popular Modern Tarot and its follow-up, the new Modern Magic. She is a witch, a mom and the founder of Drag Queen Story Hour. In this episode, Michelle walks us through modern witchcraft and its power for personal growth. We explore how modern magic blends feminism with cultural traditions. She also shares the role of breathwork and meditation, how dreams connect to the subconscious, and her journey to sobriety. This episode offers a thoughtful mix of spirituality, personal transformation, and deep self-awareness. You'll hear: The role of modern magic and how it allows you to craft your own path to power and self-growth (4:37) Why Michelle says “witchcraft is feminist” (8:09) Breathwork isn't meditation; it offers clarity and transforms how you connect with yourself (20:00) Struggling to manifest? Michelle offers advice for when nothing seems to happen (27:46) Dreams and their connection to our subconscious - the more you can do to connect with your subconscious, the better your spiritual practice will become (29:35) Resources: 1:1 Coaching with Andrea Michelle's website Michelle's book, Modern Magic Michelle on Instagram @michelleteaz Book recommendations: I love a good personal development book, and you do too, right? I've compiled a list of book recommendations, as mentioned in past episodes. Check out these amazing book recommendations here. Happy reading!   MSN is supported by: We love the sponsors that make our show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: andreaowen.com/sponsors/ Episode link: http://andreaowen.com/630 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm joined today by author and witch Michelle Tea to chat about her newest book, Modern Magic. We talk all about growing up as a goth witch in the 80s, finding your own ritual groove in your practice, playfulness in witchcraft, and more! Find the Book: ⁠Modern Magic⁠ An enchanted sibling to the cult classic Modern Tarot, Modern Magic: Stories, Rituals, and Spells for Contemporary Witches, by professional tarot reader and feminist Icon, Michelle Tea provides a fascinating, magical history of spiritual traditions from around the world—giving all the tools, spells, and rituals to navigate our stressed-out lives. Witty, down-to-earth, and wise, Tea bewitches us with personal tales about crafting her magical practice and coming into her own. She pairs enchanting stories from her days as a goth teen in Massachusetts with insights from her experiences as an adult to share her observations about the world as well as her vision for what it could be. Modern Magic gives us the tools to tap into a stronger, distinctive magic that lies within us, one that incorporates queer, feminist, anti-racist, intersectional values.  About Michelle: ⁠Website⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠X⁠ Michelle Tea is the author of over a dozen books, including the cult-classic Valencia, the essay collection Against Memoir, and the speculative memoir Black Wave. She is the recipient of awards from the Guggenheim, Lambda Literary, and Rona Jaffe Foundations, PEN/America, and other institutions. Knocking Myself Up is her latest memoir. Tea's cultural interventions include brainstorming the international phenomenon Drag Queen Story Hour, co-creating the Sister Spit queer literary performance tours, and occupying the role of Founding Editor at DOPAMINE Books, a Los Angeles-based, non-profit press that publishes work by edgy, emerging queer writers. In addition to helming the imprints Sister Spit Books at City Lights Publishers, and Amethyst Editions at The Feminist Press, Tea produced and hosted the popular Your Magic podcast, wherein she read tarot cards for Roxane Gay, Alexander Chee, Phoebe Bridgers and other artists, as well as the live tarot show Ask the Tarot on Spotify Greenroom and Instagram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/witch-wednesdays/support

On this week's show, Stan and Dave are joined by a new guest to The Dive Down. Taking a break from preparing for Regional Championship Washington DC and next month's World Championship in Las Vegas , Mark Stanton stops by to talk about the competitive mindset and how to practice Magic better. We chat about first impressions from Duskmourn, the current state of Pioneer leading up to the RC, and how to prepare for tournaments that matter. Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2024 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 10% off your first 2 months of ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN_OBX And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 2:34 — Mark Stanton is Here to Teach Us How To Be Good at Magic 3:45 — Meet Team Rampant Growth, Sponsored by Heavy Play 6:57 — Mark Triples Down 9:35 — Housekeeping 10:44 — The Dive Down Begins: Inside the Grinder's Studio 18:38 — Testing with Duskmourn 28:15 — Duskmourn in Pioneer 31:05 — Phoenix at the RC? 33:28 — As the Dusk Settles 34:58 — On Developing Magic Practice 40:10 — A Different Kind of Fun 43:20 — Working Rather Than Playing 50:10 — Building Metagame Knowledge 57:35 — The Pro Tour: A Whole Other Game 1:01:38 — People Playing Better Decks 1:05:45 — Let's Talk Teams 1:12:00 — Closing Thoughts: What Do You Want from Magic? 1:20:52 — Signoff Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com (mailto:thedivedown@gmail.com) twitter: https://twitter.com/thedivedown

On this week's show, d00mwake recaps his RCQ win with Gerry T's take on Boros Energy, Stan recounts all the reasons he hated Rakdos Aggro, the boys review results from the NRG Louisville Modern Open, and discuss our final picks from Duskmourn. The Break Down: Devon Wins an RCQ! The Break Down cont.: 70% Winrate Seems Good! The Dive Down: Goods Cards From the Bad House? Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2024 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 10% off your first 2 months of ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN_OBX And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 8:13 - Heavy Play, a patient and caring member of your family 9:09 - This week's show/housekeeping 10:55 - The Break Down begins: Devon won an RCQ with the new Boros Energy! 28:05 - The NRG Louisville Modern 10k 38:46 - Stan played Rakdos Aggro in Pioneer 45:04 - The Dive Down Begins: Duskmourn spoilers, part 2! 46:28 - Rip, Spawn Hunter 50:41 - Sheltered By Ghosts 53:40 - Screaming Nemesis 57:55 - Trial of Agony 1:01:45 - Altanak, the Thrice-Called 1:03:19 - Valgavoth Terror Eater 1:08:14 - Kona, Rescue Beastie 1:11:42 - Exorcise 1:15:30 - Nashi, Searcher in the Dark 1:18:20 - Hedge Shredder 1:21:24 - Roaring Furnace 1:24:14 - Walk-In Closet 1:27:50 - Our top cards from Duskmourn 1:33:41 - Wrapping up Links from this week's episode: Gerry's Boros Energy: https://x.com/G3RRYT/status/1835089558964232249 NRG winrate matrix: https://mtgdecks.net/Modern/10-000-showdown-nrg-series-louisville-kentucky-tournament-169856/winrates Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com (mailto:thedivedown@gmail.com) twitter: https://twitter.com/thedivedown

A new Pioneer metagame is upon us, just in time for a slate of new cards from Duskmourn. On this week's show, we review Pioneer MTGO Challenge results following the Amalia and Sorin bans, take a closer look at the hot new Rakdos Aggro deck making waves in the format, and peer into the latest spoilers from Duskrmourn. The Break Down: Rakdos Aggro, So Hot Right Now The Dive Down: Duskmourn Spoilers, pt 1 Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2024 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 10% off your first 2 months of ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN_8LU And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 7:01 - Heavy Play is not a true crime 9:37 - This week's show/housekeeping 12:41 - The Break Down begins: Checking in on Pioneer 29:19 - Rakdos Prowess in Pioneer 37:12 - The Dive Down begins: Duskmourn previews! 42:19 - The mechanics of Duskmourn 56:22 - The Land cycles 1:03:22 - The Leyline cycle 1:10:35 - Pyroclasm 1:12:22 - Abhorrent Oculus 1:15:22 - Marvin, Murderous Mimic 1:17:16 - Split Up 1:19:25 - Kaito, Bane of Nightmares 1:22:10 - Chainsaw 1:25:37 - Silent Hallcreeper 1:27:33 - Nowhere to Run 1:29:09 - Unstoppable Slasher 1:32:01 - Razorkin Needlehead 1:35:44 - Wrapping up Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com (mailto:thedivedown@gmail.com) twitter: https://twitter.com/thedivedown

What a long strange trip it's been... from Chicago to Seattle! On this week's show, Stan shares stories and highlights from his visit to Wizards of the Coast headquarters. Then we look at the first batch of Modern results since the Nadu ban, and breath a sigh of relief at a format finding its footing. The Break Down: The Sights and Sounds of Renton, WA The Dive Down: Energy Looks Good, Modern Looks Better Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2024 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 10% off your first 2 months of ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN_8LU And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 5:13 - Heavy Play is better than Mountain Dewmwake 7:13 - This week's show/housekeeping 12:25 - The Break Down begins: Stan went to WOTC! 41:40 - Stan interviews Blake Rasmussen 51:45 - Stan interviews Aaron Forsythe, Mike Turian, and Carmen Klomparens 1:04:14 - The Dive Down begins: Post-ban Modern 1:23:29 - Dave played Hollow One 1:34:47 - Devon played Naya Energy 1:48:34 - Wrapping up Links from this week's episode: Samalia Combo: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/6612111#paper Devon's Naya Energy: https://x.com/d00mwake/status/1830402879229755474 Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com (mailto:thedivedown@gmail.com) twitter: https://twitter.com/thedivedown