The Dive Down
@thedivedown.bsky.social
An arts and culture podcast for the casually curious. Proudly sponsored by @HeavyPlayLLC. Current @Mana_Traders coupon: THEDIVEDOWN TheDiveDown (at) gmail com
On this week's show we're joined by a very special guest, Christopher Harris of @harrisfootball.com! We talk about his new book Pound Foolish, the contradictions of loving something kind of terrible, and fantasy football. Stream the show at thedivedown.fireside.fm/385 or wherever you download pods!
Well people, we did it again. The focus is not strong this week and we bounce from G'n'F'n'R's to DanDan to The Cheesecake Factory. Blame it on the weather — or blame it on Dave's internet. Either way, you will love it! Stream the show at thedivedown.com or wherever you get podcasts!
Sorry haters, this is a Slay the Spire 2 podcast now. At least for this week. On today's show, Shane pieces together his first successful run, Dave pines for some better intro content, and Stan reminds us of Ball x Pit. Stream the show at thedivedown.com or wherever you get podcasts!
On this week's show, we celebrate 360 episodes with a chat about our favorite circles. Then we return to the climb in Slay the Spire 2. And Shane puts the C in RPG with Esoteric Ebb. Stream the show at thedivedown.fireside.fm/360 or wherever you download podcasts.
On this week's show, we're joined by Ken Strickland from @thekillingstone.com to talk about the game's unique blend of deck building and gothic storytelling, how to wager with demons, and the art of card design. Stream the show at thedivedown.fireside.fm/359 or wherever you get podcasts!
On this week's show it's the unofficial return of What's That In Your Pocket? Stan rolls credits on God of War Ragnarök, while Shane collects Retro Achievements in Final Fantasy 6 and the original Zelda! Stream the episode at thedivedown.fireside.fm/356 or wherever you download podcasts!
From the modest hop to the liveliest yeast, nothing leads to a podcast quite like beer. On this week's show, we talk about our history with cold ones, our most memorable brews, and how we learned to worship the Dark Lord. Stream the show at thedivedown.com or wherever you download podcasts.
On this week's show, Dave and Stan chat with the team from Weast Coast Games and talk about their creative process, the origins of their collaboration, and balancing their game studio with their design agency. Stream the episode at thedivedown.fireside.fm/354 or wherever you download podcasts!
Stan's on the run, so we record a catch up episode about Dave's obsession with The Traitors, Shane's obsession with The Cribs, and Stan's obsession with deep dish. We also find time to get the Led out. Stream the show at thedivedown.com or wherever you download podcasts!
On this week's show, the boys return from a 2 week winter break and catch up on their lives, holidays, Q-Up, music, Florida, and Stranger Things. Then Stan tries to learn poker and Dave has concerns. Stream the show at thedivedown.com or wherever you download podcasts!
The Dive Down is taking the week off for Christmas, so make sure not to miss last week's show, as we're joined by Dave's friend and comedian, Adam Burke, to look back on a year of gaming, watching, listening, and reading. Stream the show at thedivedown.com or wherever you download podcasts!
Don't miss this week's show, where we review two new indie video games, Bounty Star and Lego Voyagers! Then share our favorite gift ideas for the certain somebodies in your life who deserve a present but are hard to shop for. Stream the episode at thedivedown.com or wherever you download podcasts!
In case you missed it! 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. Stream the show at thedivedown.com or wherever you download podcasts.
Happy Thanksgiving, Dive Down Nation. We're busy stuffing our face with various rolled meats, grilled birds, and whatever vegetarians eat (we'll confirm with Shane later). There will be no new episode this week, but we'll be back next Friday!
On this week's show, @d00mwake.bsky.social 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! Stream the show at thedivedown.com or wherever you download podcasts!
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. Stream the episode at thedivedown.com or wherever you download podcasts!
On this week's show, we rank our favorite soups. That's it. Oh and Dave talks about Vintage Cube on Arena. But really, it's mostly soup. Actually, Shane is also playing Outer Worlds 2. But can't stress enough that this is a soup episode. Stream the show at thedivedown.com or wherever you get pods!
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. Stream the episode at thedivedown.com or wherever you download podcasts!
In our latest episode Stan ruminates on Ninja Turtles, Dave takes pictures of arcade cabinets, Shane learns about Brad Pitt after watching F1, and shows off his new MSI Claw. Stream the show at www.thedivedown.com or wherever you download podcasts!
On this week's show, Dave talks first experiences with Hades 2, Stan shares a mini history lesson on jiggle physics and Stellar Blade, and Shane goes shopping for a new handheld. Plus, 100 Ornithopters take flight. Stream the episode at thedivedown.fireside.fm/341 or wherever you download podcasts.
On this week's show, @d00mwake.bsky.social returns to chat about the Modern Pro Tour! We highlight the performance of Goryo's and Belcher, the latest evolution in Esper decks, and pour one out for Boros Energy. Stream the episode at thedivedown.fireside.fm/340 or wherever you download podcasts!
On this week's show, we talk about our favorite autumn rituals, trading card nostalgia, Garbage Pail Kids, fine dining etiquette, shopping in Japan, and TikTok’s future in the social media cycle. Stream the show at thedivedown.fireside.fm/339 or wherever you download podcasts!
This week we go back to our roots. Stan and Dave invite @d00mwake.bsky.social to talk about Magic's newest Spider-Set. We discuss our favorite heroes, villains, and bagels from Magic's first foray into the Marvel Universe. Thwip the show at thedivedown.fireside.fm/338 or wherever you thwip podcasts!
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 in Sky cards. Stream the episode at thedivedown.com or wherever you download podcasts!
On this week's show, we get cozy with some comfort watches, and 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. Stream the episode at thedivedown.com or wherever you download pods!
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. Stream the episode at thedivedown.fireside.fm/335 or wherever you get podcasts!
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. Stream the episode at thedivedown.fireside.fm/334 or wherever you get podcasts!
On this week's show, we hear the trials and tribulations of a roller coaster tycoon at Cedar Point, relive the dreams of non-rotating formats with Pioneer on Arena, and relive the nightmare of 4 AA batteries on a DMG Game Boy. Stream the show at www.thedivedown.com or wherever you download podcasts!
On this week show, we put a strange little boy through dozens of death puzzles in our deep dive on Limbo for its 15 year anniversary. We go through the game's development, its dark humor, and consider its deeper meaning. Stream the show at thedivedown.fireside.fm/332 or wherever you get podcasts!
