Dark Depths Podcast
191 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsEvery week, Billy Mitchell and Michael Mapson delve into Modern and Legacy on this Magic: the Gathering podcast. Perfect for your drive to work, Billy and Michael bring humor, skill, and heart to the some of Magic's most difficult formats.
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Episodes
The Sharpshooters of Thunder Junction - Ep. 181
May 08, 2024 03:06 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBWe gathered the best outlaws the Omenports could muster and brought them to your doorstep. See what cards have made the leap into Modern and Legacy in the early weeks of OTJ.
Leaks on the Horizon - Ep. 180
May 01, 2024 04:44 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBBilly and Mapson had a long day, so of course they ended up talking about potato-phone leaks, the surprising response from Wizards, and look over the official Modern Horizon 3 previews. https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/the-modern-horizons-3-leaks-nulldrifters-and-you
Savor the Squirrel - Ep. 179
April 18, 2024 04:52 - 1 hour - 58 MBMapson reports about Spells at the Squirrel while Billy manages to talk about cEDH for much longer than expected.
Outlaws of Thunder Junction: Pick 2 - Ep. 178
April 11, 2024 01:17 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBCozy up to the Dark Depths Corral as we dig into Outlaws of Thunder Junction. What cards are Modern standouts? What card are others sleeping on? Find out this and more!
Countdown to Doomsday... - Ep. 177
April 03, 2024 03:21 - 1 hour - 67 MBBilly and Mapson speak about expectations for Doomsday players, how Asmo managed to win a challenge in Modern, and what could be a good addition to the Legacy player's data arsenals. https://www.lord-of-legacy.com/ Ecobaronen's 4 Color Beanstalk Guide - https://mtgdecks.net/guides/4-color-beanstalk-guide-taking-down-the-legacy-showcase-mtg-246
Winter Winddown and Winner Meta - Ep. 176
March 27, 2024 05:45 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBWinter seems to be wrapping up in the Northeast and it appears Billy and Mapson have come out of their winter resting place. They played events of varying formats but now must overcome a maturing Modern and Legacy metagame. Will the hosts survive? Will Alex emerge from his training in time to assist his friends? Will Goku finally be able to control his Instinct? Find out on this episode!
Life and Love in the Time of Grief - Ep. 175
March 20, 2024 02:28 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBBilly and Mapson discuss love, the gaslighting of escape rooms, and which deck was all over the top tables of the Legacy Showcase Challenge.
Flying High at SCG Philly with Patrick Owens - Ep. 174
March 13, 2024 09:03 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBAfter an impressive weekend in their own rights, Patrick Owens comes on to discuss his win in the Legacy 5k at SCG Con Philly. Mapson discusses his run with the breakout Modern deck of the weekend. Billy did stuff too but...eh...
SCG Philadelphia Visitor's Guide - Ep. 173
March 06, 2024 05:59 - 51 minutes - 58.6 MBAlex and Billy discuss the hometown SCG event in their backyard. They discuss layouts, phone receptions, food options. Basically like the Sims, except with tournaments, vendors, and people staring at cardboard they can't afford but will stare at regardless. There's a history lesson.. we basically crush it. Enjoy!
The Fallout of Triumph - Ep. 172
February 21, 2024 06:41 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBAlex and Billy discuss the distribution of W40 cards on MTGO, the origin of the band Fallout Boy, and talk about why PIP is Rad.
From Denver, With Guildpacts - Ep. 171
February 14, 2024 07:05 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBDenver is done. Players are qualified. Data is abound. Billy and Alex look over the in flux of information, discuss how Denver was in the room, and what MKM card was cracking the top tables all weekend!
Modern from Hartford to Denver - Ep. 170
February 07, 2024 11:45 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBFriend of the show Alex Smith returns to fill in for an absent Mapson. Billy and Alex discuss the results of SCG Hartford and explore different options leading into RC Denver this coming weekend.
Suspects and Culprits - Ep. 169
January 31, 2024 04:22 - 1 hour - 78.6 MBBilly and Mapson discuss Mapson's travel plans and potential Modern decks, what list Billy has been dominating with on MTGO, and try out a new format for a set review of Murders at Karlov Manor.
Showcasing the Showcase - Ep. 168
January 24, 2024 03:53 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBBilly and Mapson break down this past weekend's Legacy Showcase Challenge. After Billy figures out the show notes, the hosts discuss what is the best Chalice deck, the many flavors of Grief, and what Mapson played for the event. Check out our sponsor Heavy Play! Use our code DARKDEPTHS10 for 10% off your order! Go to heavyplay.com today!
Magical Moments with Gavin Verhey - Ep. 167
January 19, 2024 06:39 - 56 minutes - 57.3 MBMapson welcomes Gavin Verhey, Senior Game and Product Developer for Wizards of the Coast, to discuss Universes Beyond, how game design has adapted over the past year, and how players can better cultivate their communities.
Exercises and Rain Delays - Ep. 166
January 11, 2024 21:31 - 56 minutes - 58.6 MBBilly and Mapson were taken a bit off course by a storm but have manage to make it to the show in almost pristine condition. Billy defends a thought experiment and the hosts debate the merits of brewing and knowing when to hang it up.
2024 Modern Landscape - Ep. 165
January 03, 2024 02:54 - 55 minutes - 54.5 MBBilly and Mapson are reunited are prepared to talk about Eternal Weekend, what sounds a rhino makes, and what Lord of the Rings card Mapson doesn't think lives up to the hype.
Mulligan Management - Ep. 164
December 20, 2023 01:29 - 51 minutes - 57.1 MBBilly discusses some selected hands to discuss how deck choice, strategy, and circumstance affects your mulligan choices. MTGO Announcements - https://www.mtgo.com/news/mtgo-blog-12192023 The hands - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A3GuDoPNAwUqtrvpgVKumVqwC-ZY89YI9K3mZpJcXqU/edit?usp=sharing
The Triumph of TK with TK Strachan - Ep. 163
December 14, 2023 22:55 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBThe champ is here! Hear the thoughts of your current NA Legacy Eternal Weekend champion. We laugh, we cry, we incite train violence. Reach out to TK - https://twitter.com/TriumphofTK Rewatch the magic of EW NA - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPCNEKq4EPN6tcl6zopb1ww
Farewell Fury, Bye-bye Beans! - Ep. 162
December 06, 2023 05:53 - 46 minutes - 45.4 MBAs we approach Eternal Weekend North America, the hosts take some time to reflect on how the banning of Fury and Up the Beanstalk will affect the Modern format. They also complain about snail mail, Mapson corrects Billy on Pittsburgh cuisine, and Billy guesses the city's nicknames. December 4 B&R - https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/december-4-2023-banned-and-restricted-announcement
Impossible Level Magic Quiz - Ep. 161
November 29, 2023 11:04 - 1 hour - 75.7 MBThis episode is packed from start to finish with Legacy content as we ramp up to Eternal Weekend NA in two weeks. Listen to the hosts struggle to remember obscure sideboard cards and explain their thoughts on why Temur Delver is overrepresented.
Eternal Weekend Warm-up - Ep. 160
November 15, 2023 07:04 - 1 hour - 67 MBMapson is back from the Steel City and ready to dish about his triple-format weekend, what looks good on the Eternal Weekend NA schedule, and what could be a surprise option for EW Europe this weekend!
Hero's (Short-lived) Reunion - Ep. 159
November 08, 2023 01:19 - 22 minutes - 22.2 MBBilly and Mapson are back. Kinda. Billy has some technical issues so you'll hear just him. Then just Mapson. But Billy's there but then he's not. It's confusing. Mapson will be at SCG Pittsburgh. Listen to his thoughts on Modern and Legacy. Check out our merch over at Bonfire! The threads have looked amazing and we're happy that our listeners are enjoying them too! https://www.bonfire.com/store/dark-depths-podcast/?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=store_page_share&utm_campaign=dark-depths-...
Role for Initiative with Sahar Mirhadi - Ep. 158
October 25, 2023 04:09 - 1 hour - 74.2 MBMapson is joined this week by fellow Initiative enthusiast, host of The Legacy Gambit, and founder of the European Legacy Masters, Sahar Mirhadi. They talk about all things RW Initiative, from card choices to the person who put the deck into Mapson's focus. You can follow Sahar all over social media - https://linktr.ee/saharmirhadi Check out the Legacy Gambit! https://twitter.com/TheLegacyGambit https://www.youtube.com/@TheLegacyGambit You can also find links for the European Legacy Ma...
Making the Most Out of Bean Alive! - Ep. 157
October 18, 2023 04:21 - 56 minutes - 57 MBBilly and Mapson discuss the lack of bannings, why they are optimistic for Modern's future, and why they won't be playing the Legacy Showcase this weekend. Check out our Bonfire store! https://www.bonfire.com/store/dark-depths-podcast/
What Gets the Axe? - Ep. 156
October 12, 2023 03:24 - 58 minutes - 58.3 MBIf there's one thing Billy and Mapson know, it's how to dissect a ban list. This week, they discuss what is safe to return to Modern and what has to go, and what changes are needed in Legacy.
Birds, Beans, and Brews - Ep. 155
October 05, 2023 04:03 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBOkay, well there's birds. Like a lot of birds. And Scams and Beans, yeah, but seriously the birds are crazy! We've tried negotiating with them but they just get angry so I had to promise them top billing this episode and to showcase their new pilot for their Seinfeld-esque sitcom. It's awful but again, angry birds.
Bean Talk - Ep. 154
September 20, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBWe know why you're here. Bean there, done that. It's about bean aware of what's going on. This bean, Bean and Bean discuss the impact bean has had on bean. Then the beans discuss how bean has played in bean and are there any other beans that bean could bean into.
Legacy Super Qualifier Finalist! - Ep. 153
September 13, 2023 03:53 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBMapson has now locked up yet another Regional Championship qualifier and was able to do it in his favorite format. Hear him talk about why he chose RW Initiative, how his rounds went, and how he overcame ruff technical difficulties to make the finals of the Legacy Super Qualifier! Marco Montani, the Bean Father - https://twitter.com/MarcoMontani17
Field Report from SCG Con Columbus - Ep. 152
September 06, 2023 04:11 - 53 minutes - 53.1 MBBilly and Mapson are reunited... eventually. Billy breaks down some heavy hitters from Legacy this week and Mapson returns to speak to his results in the Modern 20K in Columbus, Ohio this past weekend.
Delving into the Best Creature in Legacy - Ep. 151
August 30, 2023 03:04 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBMapson is away this week so Billy does a deep dive into the history of Delver of Secrets, how it saved Legacy, and where it looks like it will land moving forward. Check out European Legacy Masters on Twitter - https://twitter.com/EULegacyMasters Check out European Legacy Masters on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/europeanlegacymasters
Sphere Lands and Tempo with Alli - Ep. 150
August 23, 2023 10:06 - 1 hour - 94 MBAlli returns to the show to discuss Sphere Lands, what tempo means, and what to prioritize when playing the deck. Sphere Lands Primer - https://pendrellvale.com/2023/08/14/sphere-lands-primer-by-alli/ Beseech the Queen lines by Jax - https://twitter.com/Jax_mtg/status/1691352548001648640?s=20
Winning PT The Lord of the Rings with Jake Beardsley - Ep. 149
August 16, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBMapson is joined by Pro Tour The Lord of the Rings Champion Jake Beardsley to discuss his historic finish, how he prepared for the event, and what his future looks like after qualifying for...well, basically everything for the next 16 months. Find Jake Beardsley on Twitter - https://twitter.com/makememesnotwar Check out Sanctum of All - https://twitter.com/SanctumOfAll
August 2023 Unban Announcement - Ep. 148
August 09, 2023 04:06 - 25 minutes - 24.1 MBShort episode. Preordain. Mind's Desire. Legal. What do? Enjoy. Cool announcement about next week's episode with a very special guest.
Savoring the Last of the Chicken Dip with Nicholas French-Seats - Ep. 147
August 02, 2023 09:02 - 1 hour - 79.8 MBBilly and Mapson sit down with Nicholas French-Seats to talk about his win at the BCDL Open 2 with Abzan Depths, what advantages the deck has over the Naya version, and why 62 cards can be right in some decks.
What to Expect at Pro Tour Lord of the Rings - Ep. 146
July 26, 2023 06:02 - 49 minutes - 49.3 MBWhat are the pros bringing to the big show? What will the breakout card be? What episodes of Naruto should you skip? All these questions and more on this week of Dark Depths Shippuden! BCDL Live Coverage can be found at https://www.twitch.tv/buffalochickendiplegacy Legacy for Duals - https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/16434
The Temptation of Organized Play - Ep. 145
July 19, 2023 04:26 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBWith the promise of a big announcement on the horizon, Billy and Mapson discuss what they would love to see and why the call of Organized Play can be strong when done correctly. From there, the hosts look over the top lists from the Legacy Showcase Qualifier.
Into the Muck and the Mire - Ep. 144
July 12, 2023 03:06 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBTwitter loves throwing mud around so Billy and Mapson discuss their opinions on foreign cards in events and the temptation to not announce triggers from The One Ring. While they're at it, they discuss the mono-black decks tearing up Modern and Legacy.
Bowing Out of the Legacy Showcase Challenge - Ep. 143
July 05, 2023 07:09 - 1 hour - 80 MBAfter Billy's exciting but ultimately unfruitful run in the Legacy Showcase Challenge, the hosts break down the best performing decks from the event and try to understand some of the most unique lists.
June Modern and Legacy Roundup - Ep. 142
June 28, 2023 04:11 - 42 minutes - 42.3 MBImagine a racehorse on a track. A railroad track. That has a tree fallen on it. That's the first 30 minutes. Just serene silence. And snorting probably. Neighing? I don't know what sounds horses make. The next 30 minutes are Billy and Mapson giving you a run down of highlights from 8 events in a little over 30 minutes. The horse is cute by the way if that makes any difference.
Tales of Middle-Maryland - Ep. 141
June 21, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBThe boys are back in town! Baltimore was fun but there's no place they would rather be than in front of their microphones! Hear them wax poetic about their time playing Legacy this weekend, what they are planning on running in Modern next weekend, and Billy's continued disrespect of Cephalid Breakfast.
Let's Talk About Mental Health with Joe Cherries - Ep. 140
June 07, 2023 05:49 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBCW: mental health, body dysphoria, self-harm, suicide, domestic abuse, drug use addition This week, Billy is joined by Joe Cherries of the Nitpicking Nerds to discuss mental health. This conversation is very bold but, I feel like, very important. If you are not comfortable with this discussion, we understand and hope to see you next week. If you or a loved one is in need of help, get help. Resources are available. Check out the Nitpicking Nerds on Twitter - https://twitter.com/NitpickingN...
May Modern and Legacy Rundown - Ep. 139
May 31, 2023 06:58 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBBefore Mapson jumps on a plane to Dreamhack Dallas, him and Billy discuss what's going on this week in Magic.
Fighting for Father's Day - Ep. 138
May 24, 2023 05:20 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBBilly and Mapson do what they do best. Discuss about how to get paid to watch Sharknado. Cross stitch. Talk about life and Magic. Two of these things is true.
The Best Planeswalker in Legacy is Back! - Ep. 137
May 17, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBBilly and Mapson break down the best new decks in Modern and the return of the monarch of the Legacy format!
Goats and Legacy - Ep. 136
May 10, 2023 04:59 - 48 minutes - 48.7 MBWith Pro Tour Minneapolis in the books, the hosts discuss the dominance of Nathan Steuer, the potential ramifications from an redoubled effort to help Standard, and what decks have been making waves in Legacy. No this is not a Merfolk joke.
Origin Story - Ep. 135
May 03, 2023 08:03 - 43 minutes - 42.8 MBAfter the recent Legacy Spotlight article, Billy and Mapson reminisce about their experiences getting into Magic, wonder where they could end up, and talk about what makes a good commentator. This Week in Legacy: Player Spotlight - The Dark Depths Podcast - https://www.mtggoldfish.com/articles/this-week-in-legacy-player-spotlight-series-the-dark-depths-podcast
The Great Legacy Deck Search - Ep. 134
April 26, 2023 05:30 - 57 minutes - 59.3 MBBilly is not sure where to head next in Legacy so Mapson gives him a curated tour through the format. **There are some audio issues in the recording. We apologize if it affects your listening experience.**
Crashing Back to Modern - Ep. 133
April 19, 2023 03:55 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBMapson is back! All is right with the world! Billy is talking about not playing Delver. Mapson is looking forward to Pioneer. The hosts are agreeing about something... Oh no! What is happening? Modern Sisay Combo - https://www.moxfield.com/decks/BbLcXkCjB0SilzCgPLHYMQ
Life and Legacy with Robert Wilson - Ep. 132
April 12, 2023 10:40 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBBilly is joined by Robert Wilson, the man behind Buffalo Chicken Dip Legacy. The hosts talk about being fathers of 2, the difficulties of running a tournament series, and where they currently are taking the Delver builds in Legacy. Robert Wilson - https://twitter.com/Robert_H_Wilson Buffalo Chicken Dip Legacy - https://twitter.com/BcdLegacy Buffalo Chicken Dip Legacy Open 2 - https://mtgmelee.com/Tournament/View/15010