Dark Depths Podcast
191 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 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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The Impact of Strixhaven on Modern and Legacy - Ep. 35
April 21, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 87 MBStrixhaven is here and seems to have created quite the stir. Billy and Mapson talk all about how the new set has influenced the decks in Modern and Legacy. Dark Depths Podcast - https://twitter.com/depths_podcast?s=09 Email the show! @[email protected] Check out the YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd96b56Y9p3V-KsQNbhTD_Q Billy Mitchell- https://twitter.com/badluckbandit?s=20 Michael Mapson - https://twitter.com/ExpeditionMap?s=20
Strixhaven and Casual Conversations - Ep. 34
April 14, 2021 01:02 - 1 hour - 75.1 MBBilly and Mapson take some time to talk about life, judging, and some Strixhaven. Dark Depths Podcast - https://twitter.com/depths_podcast?s=09 Email the show! @[email protected] Check out the YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd96b56Y9p3V-KsQNbhTD_Q Billy Mitchell- https://twitter.com/badluckbandit?s=20 Michael Mapson - https://twitter.com/ExpeditionMap?s=20
Attacking the Top Decks in Legacy - Ep. 33
April 07, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 77.1 MBBilly and Mapson set their mark on the best decks in Legacy and talk about decks that stand up to the competition. Dark Depths Podcast - https://twitter.com/depths_podcast?s=09 Email the show! @[email protected] Check out the YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd96b56Y9p3V-KsQNbhTD_Q Billy Mitchell- https://twitter.com/badluckbandit?s=20 Michael Mapson - https://twitter.com/ExpeditionMap?s=20 Modern Deck of the Week: Esper Control - https://www.mtggoldfish.com/dec...
Attacking the Top Decks in Modern - Ep. 32
March 31, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBBilly and Mapson take aim at the best decks in Modern and brainstorm some decks that can best the best in the format. Dark Depths Podcast - https://twitter.com/depths_podcast?s=09 Email the show! @[email protected] Check out the YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd96b56Y9p3V-KsQNbhTD_Q Billy Mitchell- https://twitter.com/badluckbandit?s=20 Michael Mapson - https://twitter.com/ExpeditionMap?s=20 Modern Deck of the Week: Scapeshift - https://www.mtggoldfish.com/dec...
Breaking Down the Legacy Super Qualifier - Ep. 31
March 24, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBWith a high-stakes matchup on the horizon, Billy and Mapson break down last week's Legacy Super Qualifier, the NRG Series Monthly event, and the difference between data and data. Dark Depths Podcast - https://twitter.com/depths_podcast?s=09 Email the show! @[email protected] Check out the YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd96b56Y9p3V-KsQNbhTD_Q Billy Mitchell- https://twitter.com/badluckbandit?s=20 Michael Mapson - https://twitter.com/ExpeditionMap?s=20 Legacy S...
Understanding the MOCS Season 2 and 3 Finals - Ep. 30
March 17, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 78 MBBilly and Mapson break down the Season 2 and 3 MOCS Finals, talk about what surprised them from the events, and talk about advertising. Dark Depths Podcast - https://twitter.com/depths_podcast?s=09 Email the show! @[email protected] Check out the YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd96b56Y9p3V-KsQNbhTD_Q Billy Mitchell- https://twitter.com/badluckbandit?s=20 Michael Mapson - https://twitter.com/ExpeditionMap?s=20 MOCS Season 2 Finals Results - https://articles.sta...
Showcase Challenge Overlook - Ep. 29
March 10, 2021 11:52 - 1 hour - 69 MBBilly and Mapson take some time to discuss what happened in the Modern and Legacy Showcase Challenges last weekend and discuss what rose to the top of the formats. The hosts also announce the giveaway. Dark Depths Podcast - https://twitter.com/depths_podcast?s=09 Email the show! @[email protected] Check out the YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd96b56Y9p3V-KsQNbhTD_Q Billy Mitchell- https://twitter.com/badluckbandit?s=20 Michael Mapson - https://twitter.com/Exped...
Data Dive into the March Metagames - Ep. 28
March 03, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBBilly and Mapson pore over some data from the ManaTraders Monthly Modern event and the Legacy Challenges to see if there opinion are backed up by data and to try to make some better choices moving forward. They also discuss the awesomeness that is Time Spiral Remastered and which cards they are looking forward to seeing in person. Dark Depths Podcast - https://twitter.com/depths_podcast?s=09 Email the show! @[email protected] Billy Mitchell- https://twitter.com/badluckbandit?s=20 M...
Post-Ban Modern and Legacy - Ep. 27
February 24, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 83 MBWith a week to digest the news and the new formats, Billy and Mapson talk about what they think about the new feel of Modern and Legacy in the wake of the largest banning in Magic's history. Dark Depths Podcast - https://twitter.com/depths_podcast?s=09 Email the show! @[email protected] Billy Mitchell- https://twitter.com/badluckbandit?s=20 Michael Mapson - https://twitter.com/ExpeditionMap?s=20 90sMTG - @90sMTG Braden Boudish - @cedhcast and @BradenMTG
February Ban List Announcement - Ep. 26
February 16, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 81 MBBilly and Mapson appear a day earlier than normal to discuss the massive amount of changes to the Banned lists for Modern and Legacy. Are these changes going to improve the format? Did they make enough changes? Hear the hosts' opinions on this early episode! February 15, 2021 Banned and Restricted Announcement - https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/february-15-2021-banned-and-restricted-announcement?xd27&fbclid=IwAR1smB6-7sxOgiOhUAQmEqXYoDbvdodTFbHN4upcBiMk8Mbue4--RuHD9r0 Dar...
Reacting to Valki, God of Lies - Ep. 25
February 10, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBNow that the metagame has had time to evolve, it appears that Tibalt, Cosmic Imposter is the clear best thing to be doing in the format. What innovations have been made? What cards can you use to fight the biggest glow-up planeswalker? Billy and Mapson break it all down this week. Dark Depths Podcast - https://twitter.com/depths_podcast?s=09 Email the show! @[email protected] Billy Mitchell- https://twitter.com/badluckbandit?s=20 Michael Mapson - https://twitter.com/ExpeditionMap?...
Impact of Kaldheim on Modern and Legacy - Ep. 24
February 03, 2021 11:00 - 52 minutes - 48.8 MBThis week Billy is solo as he talks about some cards he has seen in the MTGO queues and even mentions a few cards that might not be on people's radars yet. Dark Depths Podcast - https://twitter.com/depths_podcast?s=09 Email the show! @[email protected] Billy Mitchell- https://twitter.com/badluckbandit?s=20 Michael Mapson - https://twitter.com/ExpeditionMap?s=20
Kaldheim Preview Show - Ep. 23
January 27, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBKaldheim is coming to MTGO soon so Billy and Mapson talk about their favorite (and not so favorite) cards for Modern and Legacy. The hosts also spend some time talking about Twitter's newest favorite deck generator and reminisce about their time at LegitMTG. Dark Depths Podcast - https://twitter.com/depths_podcast?s=09 Email the show! @[email protected] Billy Mitchell- https://twitter.com/badluckbandit?s=20 Michael Mapson - https://twitter.com/ExpeditionMap?s=20 Modern Deck of th...
Vintage 101 - Ep. 22
January 20, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBBilly and Mapson are joined by Zach Dobbin (@TMPWDobs) and Dan Miller to learn about the Vintage format in preparation for the January ManaTraders series. Learn about all of the powerful decks that exist in Magic's oldest format! Dark Depths Podcast - https://twitter.com/depths_podcast?s=09 Email the show! @[email protected] Billy Mitchell- https://twitter.com/badluckbandit?s=20 Michael Mapson - https://twitter.com/ExpeditionMap?s=20
January Pulse of the Metagames - Ep. 21
January 13, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 90.2 MBKaldheim previews are everywhere and everyone's focus seems to have shifted away from eternal formats. Billy and Mapson discuss some of the subtle (and not so subtle) changes in Modern and Legacy ahead of the upcoming Showcase Challenges. Dark Depths Podcast - https://twitter.com/depths_podcast?s=09 Email the show! @[email protected] Billy Mitchell- https://twitter.com/badluckbandit?s=20 Michael Mapson - https://twitter.com/ExpeditionMap?s=20 Modern Deck of the Week: UR Prowess -...
December Legacy Monthly Review - Ep. 20
January 06, 2021 11:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBBilly and Mapson meet up to give your weekly dose of Magic goodness! Come for the decklists, stay for the all-access tokens and swimsuit calendars! Dark Depths Podcast - https://twitter.com/depths_podcast?s=09 Email the show! @[email protected] Billy Mitchell- https://twitter.com/badluckbandit?s=20 Michael Mapson - https://twitter.com/ExpeditionMap?s=20 Modern Deck of the Week: Temur Breach Combo- https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3665281#online Legacy Deck of the Week: Jeskai M...
New Year's Resolutions - Ep. 19
December 30, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBAs the world says farewell to the collective nightmare that has been 2020, Billy and Mapson talk about their personal, Magic, and podcast-related goals going into the new year. Dark Depths Podcast - https://twitter.com/depths_podcast?s=09 Email the show! @[email protected] Billy Mitchell- https://twitter.com/badluckbandit?s=20 Michael Mapson - https://twitter.com/ExpeditionMap?s=20 Modern Deck of the Week: Infect - https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3649708#online Legacy Deck of t...
End of Year Modern Review - Ep. 18
December 23, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBWith the holidays in full swing, Billy and Mapson take the time to reflect on how 2020 has been to the Modern format. Dark Depths Podcast - https://twitter.com/depths_podcast?s=09 Email the show! @[email protected] Billy Mitchell- https://twitter.com/badluckbandit?s=20 Michael Mapson - https://twitter.com/ExpeditionMap?s=20 Modern Deck of the Week: Simic Titan - https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3639282#online Legacy Deck of the Week: Sultai Delverless Shadow - https://www.mtggo...
End of Year Legacy Review - Ep. 17
December 16, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBSparked by an excellent article and with the end of the year fast approaching, Billy and Mapson answer some hard questions about the Legacy format. Dark Depths Podcast - https://twitter.com/depths_podcast?s=09 Email the show! @[email protected] Billy Mitchell- https://twitter.com/badluckbandit?s=20 Michael Mapson - https://twitter.com/ExpeditionMap?s=20 Modern Deck of the Week: Hammer Time - https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3625849#online Legacy Deck of the Week: Mono-Red Phoeni...
The Best of RUG, the (Not So) Worst of RUG - Ep. 16
December 09, 2020 11:38 - 1 hour - 103 MBBilly and Mapson are excited to analyze a goldmine of data from the Legacy Showcase, talk about all the Premier-level Magic they played last weekend, and talk about the best way to double the amount of food you eat. Dark Depths Podcast - https://twitter.com/depths_podcast?s=09 Email the show! @[email protected] Billy Mitchell- https://twitter.com/badluckbandit?s=20 Michael Mapson - https://twitter.com/ExpeditionMap?s=20 Modern Deck of the Week: Dredge - https://www.mtggoldfish.co...
Showcasing the MOCS Madness - Ep. 15
December 02, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 76 MBBilly and Mapson try out a new format this week, looking at a Modern and Legacy Deck of the Week! With the 2020 MOCS now behind them, the hosts look forward to the upcoming Showcase Challenges this weekend on MTGO along with changes to the Prelim structure. Dark Depths Podcast - https://twitter.com/depths_podcast?s=09 Email the show! @[email protected] Billy Mitchell- https://twitter.com/badluckbandit?s=20 Michael Mapson - https://twitter.com/ExpeditionMap?s=20 Modern Deck of the...
Breaching the Holiday Season - Ep. 14
November 25, 2020 11:00 - 2 hours - 118 MBSo many decks, so little time! Another big episode but Billy and Mapson make it worth your while. Before you dive into your Thanksgiving turkey, get a full plate of Modern and Legacy goodness! Make sure to try out that sweet Commander Legends dessert! Dark Depths Podcast - https://twitter.com/depths_podcast?s=09 Email the show! @[email protected] Billy Mitchell- https://twitter.com/badluckbandit?s=20 Michael Mapson - https://twitter.com/ExpeditionMap?s=20 11/21 Modern Challenge -...
The Perfect Storm - Ep. 13
November 18, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBBilly and Mapson spend this week strolling through some of the more unique decks to come out of this week's many events, talk about why Billy won't be playing in the ManaTraders event this week, and narrow down some decks that Mapson may play, assuming he doesn't fall asleep. Dark Depths Podcast - https://twitter.com/depths_podcast?s=09 Email the show! @[email protected] Billy Mitchell- https://twitter.com/badluckbandit?s=20 Michael Mapson - https://twitter.com/ExpeditionMap?s=20 ...
Misery Loves Heliod - Ep. 12
November 11, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBThere's only so much Magic that Billy and Mapson can jam into one episode but they certainly tried their best! Stay tuned for a huge episode filled with Ms. Marvel, the most noble of hierarchs, and a discussion of why Oops! All Spells is a miserable deck to play against in Modern and no one wants to play it! Dark Depths Podcast - https://twitter.com/depths_podcast?s=09 Email the show! @[email protected] Billy Mitchell- https://twitter.com/badluckbandit?s=20 Michael Mapson - https:...
Izzet Time Yet? - Ep. 11
November 04, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBAnother week, another collection of Modern and Legacy results to analyze before the Showcase Challenges and the ManaTraders events begin! Billy and Mapson look at the top decks going into this weekend in both Modern and Legacy. Dark Depths Podcast - https://twitter.com/depths_podcast?s=09 Email the show! @[email protected] Billy Mitchell- https://twitter.com/badluckbandit?s=20 Michael Mapson - https://twitter.com/ExpeditionMap?s=20 10/31 Modern Challenge - https://www.mtggoldfish...
How to Train Your Elf/Canine! - Ep. 10
October 28, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBWith the Showcase Challenges in a little under two weeks, Billy and Mapson talk about what steps they take to learn new decks and discuss potential class pets. Dark Depths Podcast - https://twitter.com/depths_podcast?s=09 Email the show! @[email protected] Billy Mitchell- https://twitter.com/badluckbandit?s=20 Michael Mapson - https://twitter.com/ExpeditionMap?s=20 10/24 Modern Challenge - https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/modern-challenge-12221065#online 10/25 Modern Chall...
Delvers and Uros and Cradles, Oh My! - Ep. 09
October 21, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBWith Eternal Weekend Legacy in the rearview, Billy and Mapson review Legacy, talk about the winning decks from this year and what good format health looks like in 2020. Dark Depths Podcast - https://twitter.com/depths_podcast?s=09 Email the show! @[email protected] Billy Mitchell- https://twitter.com/badluckbandit?s=20 Michael Mapson - https://twitter.com/ExpeditionMap?s=20 10/17 Modern Challenge - https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/modern-challenge-12218052#online 10/18 Mod...
Eternal (Weekend) Witness - Ep. 08
October 14, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBWith Eternal Weekend on the horizon, Billy and Mapson take a hard look at Legacy, talk about what they expect from to see win this year's events, and end up talking about art and the dream of ice cream and guitars on stream. Dark Depths Podcast - https://twitter.com/depths_podcast?s=09 Email the show! @[email protected] Billy Mitchell- https://twitter.com/badluckbandit?s=20 Michael Mapson - https://twitter.com/ExpeditionMap?s=20 10/10 Modern Challenge - https://www.mtggoldfish.co...
Watch Me Whip - Ep. 07
October 07, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBBefore Mapson stops by the 90's MTG stream, the hosts talk about how good Death and Taxes has gotten in Modern and Legacy and Billy explains why he's loving Jund Hogaak in Legacy. Dark Depths Podcast - https://twitter.com/depths_podcast?s=09 Billy Mitchell- https://twitter.com/badluckbandit?s=20 Michael Mapson - https://twitter.com/ExpeditionMap?s=20 Follow 90's MTG on Twitter and YouTube! https://twitter.com/90sMTG?s=20 https://www.youtube.com/c/90sMTG/featured 10/3 Modern Challenge ...
Exploration in the Time of Shadow - Ep. 06
September 30, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBBilly and Mapson discuss even more decks that have arrived in the wake of Zendikar Rising, Billy's experience with Modern RB Shadow in the ManaTraders event, and Mapson's exploration into streaming and Legacy over the past week. Dark Depths Podcast - https://twitter.com/depths_podcast?s=09 Billy Mitchell- https://twitter.com/badluckbandit?s=20 Michael Mapson - https://twitter.com/ExpeditionMap?s=20 9/26 Modern Challenge - https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/modern-challenge-12211158#...
Shakeups and God Accounts - Ep. 05
September 23, 2020 05:29 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBFresh off a PAX Legacy Championship Top 4, Mapson talks to Billy about his event as well as how Zendikar Rising has shaken up the Modern and Legacy formats. PAX Modern Champs - https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/modern-champs-12208810#online PAX Legacy Champs - https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/legacy-champs-12208811#online Dimir Mill - https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3413293#online Death & Taxes - https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3413356#paper RB Prowess - https://twitter.com...
Art in Great Detail - Ep. 04
September 16, 2020 02:24 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBBilly and Mapson discuss the slew of Modern and Legacy results from the past week, talk about how well their decks were this week, and talk about what cards from Zendikar Rising could make a splash in Modern and Legacy. Opening and Catch-up - 0:00 Modern Challenges - 2:30 9/12 Modern Challenge - https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/modern-challenge-12206257#online 9/13 Modern Challenge - https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/modern-challenge-12206263#online Legacy Discussion - 7:45 ...
Dark Depths Podcast - Art in Great Detail - Ep. 04
September 16, 2020 02:24 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBBilly and Mapson discuss the slew of Modern and Legacy results from the past week, talk about how well their decks were this week, and talk about what cards from Zendikar Rising could make a splash in Modern and Legacy. Opening and Catch-up - 0:00 Modern Challenges - 2:30 9/12 Modern Challenge - https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/modern-challenge-12206257#online 9/13 Modern Challenge - https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/modern-challenge-12206263#online Legacy Discussion - 7:45 ...
On a Dark and Stormy Night - Ep. 03
September 09, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 94.7 MBHosts assemble and chat about their origin stories in Magic. Opening and Catch-up - 3:00 Modern Discussion - 10:30 9/5 Modern Challenge - https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/modern-challenge-12203374#paper 9/6 Modern Challenge - https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/modern-challenge-12203380#paper Legacy Discussion - 23:30 9/5 Legacy Challenge - https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/legacy-challenge-12203372#paper 9/6 Legacy Challenge - https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/leg...
Dark Depths Podcast - On a Dark and Stormy Night - Ep. 03
September 09, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 94.7 MBHosts assemble and chat about their origin stories in Magic. Opening and Catch-up - 3:00 Modern Discussion - 10:30 9/5 Modern Challenge - https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/modern-challenge-12203374#paper 9/6 Modern Challenge - https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/modern-challenge-12203380#paper Legacy Discussion - 23:30 9/5 Legacy Challenge - https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/legacy-challenge-12203372#paper 9/6 Legacy Challenge - https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/leg...
Formats Abuzz! - Ep. 02
September 01, 2020 22:36 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBThe guys talk about Modern, Legacy, their Challenges, and certain insectile aberrations.
Dark Depths Podcast - Formats Abuzz! - Ep. 02
September 01, 2020 22:36 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBThe guys talk about Modern, Legacy, their Challenges, and certain insectile aberrations.
Dark Depths Podcast - Are We Recording?
August 26, 2020 01:22 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBDark Depths Podcast - https://twitter.com/depths_podcast?s=09 Billy Mitchell- https://twitter.com/badluckbandit?s=20 Michael Mapson - https://twitter.com/ExpeditionMap?s=20 8/15 Modern Challenge - http://old.starcitygames.com/decks/Magic_Online_Challenge/2020-08-15_modern_Magic+Online_0_0/1/?_ga=2.48677286.1840340748.1598390799-1176955579.1598390799 8/16 Modern Challenge - http://old.starcitygames.com/decks/Magic_Online_Challenge/2020-08-16_modern_Magic+Online_0_0/1/?_ga=2.48677286.1840...
Are We Recording? - Ep. 01
August 26, 2020 01:22 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBDark Depths Podcast - https://twitter.com/depths_podcast?s=09 Billy Mitchell- https://twitter.com/badluckbandit?s=20 Michael Mapson - https://twitter.com/ExpeditionMap?s=20 8/15 Modern Challenge - http://old.starcitygames.com/decks/Magic_Online_Challenge/2020-08-15_modern_Magic+Online_0_0/1/?_ga=2.48677286.1840340748.1598390799-1176955579.1598390799 8/16 Modern Challenge - http://old.starcitygames.com/decks/Magic_Online_Challenge/2020-08-16_modern_Magic+Online_0_0/1/?_ga=2.48677286.1840...
Dark Depths Podcast - Are We Recording? - Ep. 01
August 26, 2020 01:22 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBDark Depths Podcast - https://twitter.com/depths_podcast?s=09 Billy Mitchell- https://twitter.com/badluckbandit?s=20 Michael Mapson - https://twitter.com/ExpeditionMap?s=20 8/15 Modern Challenge - http://old.starcitygames.com/decks/Magic_Online_Challenge/2020-08-15_modern_Magic+Online_0_0/1/?_ga=2.48677286.1840340748.1598390799-1176955579.1598390799 8/16 Modern Challenge - http://old.starcitygames.com/decks/Magic_Online_Challenge/2020-08-16_modern_Magic+Online_0_0/1/?_ga=2.48677286.1840...
Dark Depths Podcast Preview
August 17, 2020 22:34 - 23 seconds - 368 KBAvailable August 19th, the Dark Depths Podcast is your go-to place to hear about the Modern and Legacy formats.