New Meta: DotA 2 Podcast
199 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsNew Meta is a podcast about all things DotA 2. We aim to create fun, insightful and helpful content for anyone with an interest in the game. The three hosts are long-time internet friends and high-skill DotA fanatics, with a wealth of knowledge and experience to share. Whether you want strategic insights to help you climb the ladder, or simply chill to some DotA chat, then this is the podcast is for you!
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Episodes
#195 - The reports of our death have been greatly exaggerated
December 21, 2022 20:37 - 1 hour - 22.9 MBBack with a bang and here to discuss Dota in the past 6 weeks, Marco, Adam and Stan reconvein for a discussion about TI, our recent pub games and what's hot and what's not in the Dota 2 world! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all the listeners! https://discord.gg/wJPtxkGz
#194 - The International 11 Part 1 review!
October 28, 2022 17:02 - 50 minutes - 18.6 MBEpic TI intro justifies my epic silly voice! Episode does what is says on the tin, review of TI so far and a look ahead at finals weekend.
TI11 Group Stage Review
October 19, 2022 20:51 - 1 hour - 29.6 MBThe epic TI music is back for the review of the group stage. Plenty of spoilers here as Marco breaks down EG's great preformances, as well as chats on the defining heroes so far and a look forward to the start of the main event
#192 - TI 11 Group Stage Preview
October 15, 2022 10:48 - 1 hour - 28.5 MBhttps://discord.gg/rgV6KwD Duo pod this week as Marco and Stan go team by team to preview the group stage at TI 11 and asess the various teams' chances.
#191 - Predictions, losing the unlosable and Marco's Mic
October 06, 2022 23:29 - 1 hour - 29.5 MBThe Dota speaks for itself. The predictions speak for themselves. Marco's mic speaks for himself. https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#189 - Disagreeing with everyone: Personas TI and Derge
September 23, 2022 18:40 - 1 hour - 24 MBHello friends, we're back with another episode this week. Discussing the new PA persona, TI qualifyers and how the tornament is shaping up and also our games and the heroes we really hate, almost all in Adam's case!
#188 - Patch, Pass and Fun
September 09, 2022 16:36 - 1 hour - 27.3 MBWe are back this week to discuss the big Dota changes of the past few weeks, namely patch 7.23 and the Battle Pass. We chat about our games before reflecting on some of the bigger adjustments of 7.23, then dive into some battle pass chat!
#187 - Games Majors and comebacks
August 11, 2022 22:39 - 1 hour - 22 MBWe're back finally! The summer is proving extremely difficult to maintain a regular shedule, with holidays and business proving tough to overcome. But overcome we have this week, as Marco Adam and Stan sit to discuss their games over the last month, the Arlington Major and indeed the good old days.
#186 - Should we learn from Pro games or Wigan Athletic?
July 05, 2022 22:57 - 1 hour - 25.7 MBCan we truly improve from watching pro games, or are they playing a totally different game? This is today's topic as we dive into the challenges us feeble pubbers face that render meaningful takeaways broken at best. Marco also talks about how he models his unranked gaming to Wigan Athletic
#185 - Pudge n stuff: What's impressing in 7.21d
June 18, 2022 19:03 - 48 minutes - 18 MBWe gather around the metaphorical campfire to discuss another week in Dota, with Marco venturing out of the campsite to play some scary ranked Dota 2. We convene do discuss Pudge carry, Jug, Chen, Visage and more.
#184 - Patch Review and Cameras
June 10, 2022 22:49 - 1 hour - 26 MBDoes what is says on the tin. Games, update and Patch
#183 - Stockholm Major Review
May 25, 2022 20:23 - 58 minutes - 21.6 MBMarco and Stan return from their trip to watch the Dota major action over in Sweden. Adam joins to discuss the games, stories, meta and more from the first LAN in a long time!
#182 - Consume Caffiene Responsibly
May 14, 2022 13:38 - 1 hour - 24.4 MBThis week we discuss Monster energy habits, why cores are terrible supports, what we are looking forward to at the major and much more! Join the discord: https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#182 - Consume Caffiene Responsibly
May 14, 2022 13:38 - 36 minutes - 13.3 MBThis week we discuss Monster energy habits, why cores are terrible supports, what we are looking forward to at the major and much more! Join the discord: https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#181 - Shard Tier List P3: The promised land
May 05, 2022 23:17 - 1 hour - 30.5 MBWe finally conclude our shard tier list this week with a hard and fast tour of the remaing heroes yet to have their time in the sun. Marco also recalls the most toxic game of all time. Join the discord to see the finished tier list! https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#180 - Shard Tier List P2: Horn Tossed back from Break
April 29, 2022 21:29 - 1 hour - 28.1 MBWe are back and ready to go after an unplanned 2 week hiatus due to holidays. We convene for a long overdue 'how are games', before adding another bunch of heroes' shards to our growning teir system!
#179 - Aghs Shard Tier List Part 1: Takko Stability Tier
April 04, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 22.6 MBWelcome to episode one of our shard tier list. We go from Abadon to Ember Spirit this week, placing the shards across five humously labeled tiers. https://discord.gg/kpjGceCb
#178 - Lanes Gains Brains for Banes?
April 01, 2022 19:54 - 57 minutes - 21.2 MBHow to approach the midgame as a support? Should I take the free lane creeps dying under tower? Should I always be with my position 4 and 3? Should I stack? We discuss this and more!
#177 - Position 5: Eat Rasberry Yogurt Instead of Pulling
March 27, 2022 22:33 - 1 hour - 26.7 MBWe return from a week off to give advice on playing the lane as a position 5 player. How to approach the lane, how to make your carry happy and the dangers and benefits of pulling the lane. Marco also eats yogurt. https://discord.gg/VnMsuQ8
#176 - Illness Pod: Cinema, Tiny and Tipping
March 12, 2022 00:06 - 59 minutes - 21.6 MBAdam is the only healthy podcast member this week as Marco Covid contraction story reminds us all of the dangers of Batman. We also discuss Tiny and the evolving tipping metagame
#175 - A week into 7.31: The best advice you will ever hear!
March 05, 2022 16:27 - 1 hour - 27.7 MBOne week into the new patch and the Primal Beast, we discuss how the hero is shaping up, along with Techies and the other major movers. We also give some revolutionary and game changing advice on how to win more games!
#174 - Patch 7.31 Review ! Primal Beast
February 25, 2022 13:53 - 1 hour - 29 MBPatch is here! Primal Beast is Here. New Neutrals are here. Balance is not here. We discuss all the changes one day into 7.31
#173 - Monitor Lore and Patch Wishlist
February 18, 2022 13:50 - 1 hour - 24.4 MBWe gather again this week to discuss our hopes and dreams for the new patch now days away. We also tell Dota stories from the week including Marco's imfamous monitor backstory. Join the discord: https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#172 - Hooks Win Games: The Theory of Pudge
February 11, 2022 21:30 - 1 hour - 22.9 MBThis week we gather to discuss the iconic Dota 2 hero. The rotting butcher himself Mr Pudge. We discuss how Pudge play styles and items change in different positions and how the hero can have impact
#171 - Darkness Storm Glimmer Hope
February 04, 2022 13:14 - 1 hour - 29.8 MBLike a poem! Storm Spirit discussions, Glimmer PSAs and much more!
#170 - We Designed New Heroes! Which is Best?
January 28, 2022 13:15 - 1 hour - 33 MBThis week we did some homework and each designed a new hero! Listen to find out what wacky inventions have been created and how OP these new characters are! Check the discord for the full hero write ups! https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#169 - Anime, Cache, OD and Kaden
January 21, 2022 17:55 - 1 hour - 26.5 MBAnother season of anime is upon us, Adam gives his spoiler free review. We muse upon Kaden and other hero concepts, as well as discuss the Collecters Cahce, our games and some heroes too!
#168 - Cancelled Major, Brood and Communication
January 15, 2022 00:35 - 1 hour - 30.3 MBIt does what it says on the tin this week. We discuss the news and backlash following Valve's announcement that the upcoming major is cancelled. We also discuss Broodmother and what good (and bad) team communication sounds like
#167 - Aghs Lab Special: Pod Saved
January 08, 2022 14:57 - 56 minutes - 19.6 MBWe are back! Stan has reached Divine once again, returning the pod to legitimacy. Marco and Adam have been spamming Aghs lab and share their secrets, observations and theorycrafting!
#166 - Battle Pass, Re-calibration and the Return of Labyrinth
December 18, 2021 01:10 - 1 hour - 23.2 MBBattle Pass is finally here! Drow has an arcana, Mirana has a persona and Marco and Adam have a Labyrinth to beat! Stan tells tales from his re-calibration battle as we review all the fun in the BP!
#165 - Theory Corner, SF Carry and Travels
December 10, 2021 18:51 - 1 hour - 23.9 MBMarco relishes the unprecedented greenery on his profile and basks in the glory of a 15 win streak. We discuss our games, Boots of Travel, the return of Stat Corner, Shadow Fiend carry with no points in Raze, Theory Corner and more! Join the discord: https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#164 - Sleep your way to a Shoutout!
December 03, 2021 18:10 - 1 hour - 24.4 MBThis week we give some shoutouts to the legendary Spotify wrapped fans, as well discussing our green gaming this week, Lina, position 5, distractions to be aware of in Dota, whether a new patch will come and much more!
#163 - Dealing with Techies and Immovable Space Cows
November 27, 2021 00:05 - 1 hour - 24.6 MBThis week we gather to discuss the concerningly high number of Techies being played recently in pub Dota and how to deal with the hero. We also discuss the rising hipster offlane Spirit Breaker charging into our games.
#162 - 7.00+ Hero Design Tier List p.2 +plus Roster Shuffles
November 20, 2021 13:57 - 1 hour - 27.3 MBPart 2 of our tier list of the hero design/concept of all post 7.00 heroes. This week we consider Snapfire, Void Spirit, Hoodwink, Dawnbreaker and Marci. We also discuss how our games have been going with Marco and Stan playing some ranked this week and Adam giving his RD2L update. Roster shuffles are also up for debate, everyone loves a juicy rumour.
#161 - Post 7.00 Hero Tier List - Concept and Design p.1
November 11, 2021 18:17 - 1 hour - 23.8 MBIn today's episode we return the New Meta patented confusing tier list! Confusing because none of us can agree how to name each tier. In any case we gather this week to rank every new hero released since 7.00 in terms of hero concept and design. This is part one, covering MK to Mars. Next week we move on to covering Snap to Marci!
#160 - Marci, 7.30e and Hero Design
November 06, 2021 00:27 - 1 hour - 24.8 MBMarci is here! We discuss the new hero, what we like, what we don't, how the hero will be played and whether it's any good after the nerfs. We also discuss the changes in 7.30e and what makes good hero design. Join the Discord channel at https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#159 - Pub Dota is real Dota!
October 28, 2021 23:12 - 59 minutes - 20.7 MBCan TI strats survive on the Dota streets? That's what we discuss this week, looking into which heroes translate well from pro Dota to pub Dota. We also look at the unpicked heroes at TI and discuss why they're so bad.
#158 - TI10 in Review! Spirit flies and Replays die!
October 21, 2021 14:10 - 1 hour - 34.7 MBTI10 over and done with, we look back at all the action, drama and content from Dota's yearly festival, discussing the games, teams, heroes, production talent and more! Topics include Team Spirit, LGD, heroes, disappointing production value, roster shuffles, EG, London TI Hub and much more!
#157 - TI10 Preview Show!
October 05, 2021 23:08 - 1 hour - 38.1 MBTI is finally here! That means we are here with a preview show too! Adam makes bold NA Dota predictions, old man Marco complains about voice lines and Stan pretends to be neutral. We discuss all the teams chances as well as the talent and view experience. We also delve into the compendium and cover our predictions there too!
#156 - Heroes to watch out for: Meta Nostalgia
September 30, 2021 22:34 - 1 hour - 25.2 MBThis week we gather excited for the start of the International just days away! We discuss why Sniper is so good in pubs, whether Dusa is a good hero, what Chen even does anymore and much more! RD2L update, stat corner, hopes for TI's metagame and much more! https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#155 - Keenly Conveying: Cards, Fragments and Tickets
September 23, 2021 22:45 - 1 hour - 23.9 MBThis week we hope we will secure TI tickets; and discuss Tinker's crazy win rates and what makes the hero so strong, AM's Aghanim's Scepter build, the compendium player cards and Stan's badge Dilemma https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#154 - Adam gets drafted, TI tickets, Dark Seer and 7.30c
September 17, 2021 23:38 - 1 hour - 25.4 MBIn episode 154 we discuss TI ticket announcements, Adam's RD2L run, Dark Seer, offlane, Pudge, winrates across mmr brackets and much more!
#153 - Trends and fun things in 7.30: Only 2 weeks late!
September 09, 2021 16:41 - 1 hour - 23.8 MBThis weeks episode is actually last weeks episode! If the trends seem a little out of date, then that's because they probably are! Many apologies for the lack of episodes the last couple weeks, I didn't have any internet. Back to normal now though! https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#152 - 7.30 Patch Review: Tinker, Sailor, Tumbler, Psi
August 19, 2021 23:39 - 1 hour - 32.8 MBIt's Dota 2 patch time again! that means another long patch review episode! We digest and discuss the biggest changes including Tinker, neutral items, Helm, Edge, Mage Slayer, Clinkz, Chen, Lich, Dawn, Pudge, OD and much more! https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#151 - Just Duo Mid! AM Offlane, Damage Reduction and Disassembling
August 09, 2021 11:55 - 1 hour - 22.5 MBThis week we come armed with a stat corner, AM offlane and a disassembled Dragon Lance! Adam's winning, Stan won a Tinker game, Marco won a Nemistice in 7 minutes, patch is confirmed! It's all looking good in the Dotaverse!
#150 - This isn't a Milestone: Dead Heroes and What They Need + Our Worst Stats
July 30, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 25.1 MBWe finally reached our self-hyped fake milestone of 150 episodes. To celebrate we flame each others worst heroes! We also discuss which heroes we would like to see back in the meta and what the hero would need to be playable.
#149 - The Pudge Paradox: Cent, Spamming and Mid Game
July 24, 2021 22:04 - 1 hour - 27.6 MBThis week we talk about Centaur, hero spamming, mid game mistakes, hot weather, Adam's surprise Stat Corner, The Pudge Paradox, smurfing, failing and much more! https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#148 - Climb vs Cavern: the Quest for Fun
July 15, 2021 10:02 - 1 hour - 24.6 MBThis week's episode sees a discussion on the Euros, TI qualifyers, our recent games, the most fun way to play Dota, Timbersaw, Dawnbreaker and more. https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#147 - Just Relo into the Goal!: Wyvern and Dawnbreaker
July 08, 2021 21:46 - 1 hour - 28.9 MBWe skip talking about our games this week and instead ponder which hero would make the best footballer. Wyvern is up for discussion, what makes the hero so successful in pubs. We also revisit Dawnbreaker 3 months on from release and Marco shares his Nemistice secrets! https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD