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
#146 - Nemistice! Game Mode, Stun Durations and Complaining about Complaining
June 25, 2021 18:02 - 1 hour - 31.1 MBEvery year we gather to discuss the Battle Pass, and every year we get annoyed about the barrage of community backlash to having to pay for hats. I promise there is some actual content in here; 11:45 for game mode discussion, 63:00 for stat corner on stun duration!
#145 - Have you Insured your Late Game?: Carry and Support Meta Review
June 19, 2021 22:37 - 1 hour - 30.4 MBThis week we take a look back at how the carry and hard support meta games shifted throughout the Animajor, and where it has left us in our pubs and in the pros. We also compare our per-minute records on Dotabuff and wonder how on earth games at TI4 were 15 minutes long! https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#144 - Records, Locket and Trends
June 11, 2021 18:57 - 1 hour - 28.5 MBTopics this week include more major discussions, what heroes are looking good? Are they playable in pubs? Locket, Wyvern, Ench, AA, Mars, Mag! Stat corner is all about our records in Dota! https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#143 - Miss or Evade? There's a Peudo-random Chance we Don't Know
June 06, 2021 22:03 - 1 hour - 31.5 MBIn episode 143 we discuss adapting to new game situations, a stat corner on evasion, random distribution, TA, AA, Mars and other trends at the major. https://liquipedia.net/dota2/Pseudo_Random_Distribution
#142 - I'm Not Ready! Bristle, 7.29d and Gold
May 28, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 26.7 MBTopics include throwing unlosable games, being terrible at Dota, the new mini-patch, Bristleback, Lich mid, stat corner on gold and gold bounties and plenty more! https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#141 - Armour Drama Farmer: Stats, OG and Broodmother
May 21, 2021 17:42 - 1 hour - 27 MBThis week we are all sad from losing games, although not as sad as OG apparently as we discuss the recent dramas in the scene. We also talk about party games vs solo games, have a Stat Corner on armour (UK Spelling don't @me) and finally discuss the hero with the best winrate in Divine+ Dota, the spider herself, Mrs Brood! https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#140 - Am I a monster for Spamming Luna? Stat Corner Theme Tune
May 17, 2021 18:19 - 1 hour - 27.7 MBStat Corner now has a theme tune! Marco has to turn off voice lines to avoid the reality of playing the genocidal maniac that is Luna! He shares thoughts on the strength of the hero. Other topics include farming backwards, damage, comebacks, Luna, Thunder Strike and more! https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#139 - Bad is a State of Mind
May 08, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 29.7 MBAdam shares an inspiring game from the week, Marco returns to malting and malding and Stan rolls out another Stat Corner. Also discussed is carry Axe, when to defend your safe lane tier 1, Cold Snap's ridiculous cast range and much more!
#138 - Stay in ya Lane: The Cooldown of Call Down
April 30, 2021 21:43 - 1 hour - 31.8 MBThis week we discuss how to approach the end of the laning phase and the common downfalls of players. Topics include staying in your lane after killing the tower, playing for your team as a carry, not forcing plays, creating pressure and more! This week's stat corner is spell cooldowns! https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#137 - Tickling Boats: Move Speed, Experience and Blademail
April 23, 2021 16:49 - 1 hour - 28.1 MBWe debut the TheMagicT's new Statistic Segment, this week talking movement speed. We also discuss why carry's win-rates vary more than supports, whether it's better to have a wide or narrow hero pool when trying to improvement, Beastmaster Aghs, Drow and Blademail. Also are we all offlaners now? Dota 2 https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#136 - What's his Shard Do? - Winners and Losers of 7.29
April 17, 2021 12:01 - 1 hour - 32.6 MBThis week we discuss the Dota trends a week into patch 7.29. Topics include Dawnbreaker, the effects of general changes, hero trends, information overload, Humblegod and more. https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#135 - Dawnbreaker! Patch and Major Review
April 10, 2021 13:16 - 1 hour - 33.3 MB(Timestamps below) In this ep we review first the major finals then the patch. Major review from the start; 19:45 for patch discussion beginning with Dawnbreaker; 53:05 for the review of item and hero changes! https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#134 - Major Talking Points - What Have We Learnt
April 03, 2021 00:21 - 1 hour - 30.2 MBEpisode 134 sees Adam remove 20 heroes permanently from the game. Marco births a new PMA segment in which we each praise a teammate, only to use the time to flame his teammates anyway. The main topic is a discussion of the meta shifts being caused by the major in Singapore. https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#133 - Dragon's Blood and New Player Experience: Will Dota Boom?
March 26, 2021 18:19 - 1 hour - 28 MBThis week we discuss the potential impact of the new amine series, whether we like it ourselves and how we find the new player experience additions to the game. Go to 15:30 to skip anime spoilers. Dota 2 https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#132 - Escaping the Trench in a Strange Strange World
March 20, 2021 20:27 - 1 hour - 29.2 MBThis week we discuss how we live in a dystopia and how a bacon and egg bagel is worth losing a game for. We also discuss how to escape the trench of low/mid level Dota pubs and how objectives shape everything that's important in the game.
#131 - The Theory of BKB and the Greed Trap
March 12, 2021 19:15 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBIn episode 131 we revisit the topic of throwing games of Dota 2, this time with a new throw to examine; being greedy while ahead. Surely when ahead it's the perfect time to get that luxury item that takes your hero to the next level? Think again! Also discussed is is the trap of counter-picking and the importance of patience. https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#130 - Never Play on Pod Day! - Planning vs Reacting in the Early Game
March 06, 2021 00:02 - 1 hour - 29.6 MBNever play on pod day, never publicly announce you are on a winning streak on a hero and never play in the enemy mid lane. This week we re-learnt these famous New Meta doctrines for the 130th time. We also discuss how much to plan your early game, versus reacting to the game as it happens. https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#129 - CoD Taught Me Everything - Winning Habits in Dota
February 27, 2021 17:32 - 1 hour - 25.4 MBEpisode 129 sees the trio discuss some essential habits to build in Dota, from looking at the mini-map, to clicking on heroes. We also discuss how Marco choked a 1v1 mid LAN and how UAVs helped Stan become a better Dota player. https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#128 - Hold That BKB! - Free MMR Heroes
February 19, 2021 22:01 - 1 hour - 25.2 MBwow they made Dota into an cartoon! This week we discuss the DK Anime, the final week of DPC, using BKB, not listening to advice (no detection of irony). The main topic is which heroes are the best to win games with right now!
#127 - Could You Sell Necronomicon Creeps to the Zoo?
February 13, 2021 21:32 - 1 hour - 27.5 MBEpisode 127 sees the podders talk about item choices on Int mids, choosing between utility and damage. Also discussed is the fall of Satanic and the rise of S+Y. And what Dota item would you choose to have in real life? https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#126 - The Mystery of Jug's Voice Line
February 05, 2021 19:17 - 1 hour - 27.5 MBEpisode 126 sees the trio discuss position 5 in the metagame, as well as continue to blame position 3 and 4 players for all their losses. Also discussed is Juggernaut, Undying, tilting and more! https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#125 - Are all Offlane Players Bad?
January 30, 2021 00:37 - 1 hour - 26.9 MBWe have unfinished business to attend to in this week's episode, answering questions such as 'talk about pos 4', 'map movements as a pos 3', 'how many small items should I buy?'. We also ponder why offlane players are so useless. https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#124 - Question Time + DPC - Are we Worthless?
January 23, 2021 17:18 - 1 hour - 29.3 MBThis week we take select questions gathered through New Meta Podcast's community outreach team; Marco, Adam and Stan gather to discuss greedy position 5s, the new DPC, using voice comms, playing from behind and much more. Dota 2 https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#123 - Shiny New Things in 7.28: Omni Carry, OD support, Slark and more!
January 16, 2021 12:47 - 1 hour - 25.2 MBIn this week's episode we discuss how dota is shaping up in 7.28b, discussing some new ideas that have popped into the meta, like Omni carry, OD's return, Slark and more. We figured you probably don't want to hear about Nyx, Lycan and Beastmaster! We also work out how many episodes it will be before we get another 3 ascending numbers, was easier than we anticipated. https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#122 - Assessing the New Neutral Items: Elven T-shirt
January 09, 2021 18:14 - 1 hour - 27.2 MBThis week we take a closer look at the new neutral items, discussing how each new addition compares to it's counterparts in a given tier. Tunics, masks, trinkets, headbands and much more. https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#121 - Myths and Truths in Dota 2, Plus 2020 in Review
December 31, 2020 15:10 - 1 hour - 25.5 MBIn the final episode of the year, we take a look back at the Dota of 2020. We also discuss how catastrophic the Christmas period has been for our Dota. The meat of the topic is a discussion on the validity, truth and usefulness of certain Dota tropes and theories, taken from a popular reddit post this week. https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#120 - What's going on in 7.28? Hoodwink, Carry Axe and Venge Tilt
December 23, 2020 17:59 - 1 hour - 26.3 MBIn this week's ep we take stock after a week of 7.28. So what's going on? What's good? What's bad? Topics include carry Axe, Hoodwink, Venge aghs, the nerfs to carrys, new OD and much more. Dota 2 https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#119 - Live Patch Reaction! Uncut First Impressions
December 18, 2020 02:04 - 3 hours - 71.2 MBMistwoods, Hoodwink and 7.28. We hit record as the patch is released and record our first thoughts and impressions ! Raw and unedited recording! https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#118 - Fireside Dota Chat: Fun Builds and Patch Dreams
December 11, 2020 21:06 - 1 hour - 23.7 MBTalking about fun builds and fun heroes! The podcasters have a casual episode this week as we expect the Meta to turn upside down in a matter of days (please!). Topics include party ranked, Riki, Punch Seer, CM mid, Tusk carry, new hero and plenty more. https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#117 - Think Before you Pick! - New Hero and Patch Hopes
December 05, 2020 16:10 - 1 hour - 25.4 MBBack from a week off! Topics include our hopes for the new patch and hero, first blood attempts, considerations when picking and planning, our recent games, and much more! https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#116 - How to Approach the Mid Game: Magic, Tacos and Quality TV
November 21, 2020 00:55 - 1 hour - 34.3 MBIn this week's episode we ask 'how should we approach the mid game in Dota? and what exactly is the mid game anyway?'. With discussions focused on specific roles, we explore how to win games with a smart mid game approach. We also tell the stories of how we came about our Dota aliases; TheMagicT, Takk0 and ComeDineWithMe. https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#115 - Meet the Gank (again!): Pos 4 in the meta
November 13, 2020 21:06 - 1 hour - 27.2 MBWhat episode is this? In this week's episode we return to our first ever topic, position 4 in the meta, with discussions on the types of heroes that preform well in the roll, and how the four meta has changed over the years. We also take the opportunity to do a little re-introduction to the podcasters for any listeners who haven't been here since day 1. https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#114 - Top 5 Underrated Heroes to Climb With in Dota 2
November 06, 2020 19:01 - 1 hour - 30.7 MBEveryone loves a list! We count down our individual lists of the top 5 heroes to climb the ranks with in Dota 2. Marco has a strange desire to play Warlock. https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#113 - Diretide! Zoomer Confused by Pokemon and Riki Cosmetics
October 30, 2020 18:04 - 59 minutes - 21.4 MBDiretide is here! A massive festive update from Valve comes out of nowhere this week. All hands on deck to cover the update, recent games and some final thoughts on last week's episode. https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#113 - Diretide! Zoomer Confused by Pokimon and Riki Cosmetics
October 30, 2020 18:04 - 59 minutes - 21.4 MBDiretide is here! A massive festive update from Valve comes out of nowhere this week. All hands on deck to cover the update, recent games and some final thoughts on last week's episode. https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#112 - It's not the creeps you kill, it's where you kill them: Carry Dota!
October 24, 2020 12:49 - 1 hour - 24.5 MBIn this week's episode we explore how to play actively as the carry. How to apply pressure by pushing lanes, forcing enemy movements and more. https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#111 - Never Talk About Dota at a Party: Guild, Ranked and Future Patch
October 16, 2020 16:37 - 1 hour - 24.1 MBEpisode 111 sees the trio covering the recent updates to guilds, ranked reset and communication. Also covered is the patch overal and the direction of Dota going forward. A fun mixed episode! https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#110 - Marco Diagnosed with Pango Disease: Types of Support Heroes
October 10, 2020 22:10 - 1 hour - 29.2 MBEpisode 110 sees Marco missing the first half of the pod with a dramatic trip to the hospital to treat his terminal Pangolier illness. Stan and Adam press on and catagorise all the position 5 heroes in Dota, how they play and are they good in pubs? Savers, nukers, team-fighters, buffers and Chen. https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#109 - Pie on a Barm! Offlane Heroes in 7.27d
October 02, 2020 18:04 - 1 hour - 28.5 MBEver tried a pie in a barm? Neither has Marco but he has got some opinions on offlane heroes in the meta. Adam and Stan have some points to put forward too as the trio cover the main archetypes of offlane heroes, discussing the pros and cons of going tanky, single target lockdown, team-fight, buffers, and of course the not so easily categorized heroes.
#108 - Save the Guild! Carry Titan Tusk and Bounty
September 25, 2020 23:53 - 1 hour - 22.6 MBIn this week's episode the trio are reunited to discuss the impending end of the battle-pass, plus the main topic of funk position one heroes. We take a look at Elder Titan, Tusk and Bounty Hunter carry! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeiQOrsy35RkcQ3eSlzq9d8c-nvhmRkOZWanfqjLhthEzPlKQ/viewform https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#107 - Timber! Playing T-Saw and other Beefy Boys in Dota
September 20, 2020 12:49 - 1 hour - 22.8 MBAnother duo pod this week, with Adam unable to make the recording as he's stuck in a 5 hour Techies game! No worries though, Marco and Stan are here to talk about Timbersaw and other beefy core heroes, discussing how these heroes should approach the game post-laning. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeiQOrsy35RkcQ3eSlzq9d8c-nvhmRkOZWanfqjLhthEzPlKQ/viewform https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#106 - Duo Pod: Valve Blog and Windranger
September 11, 2020 21:21 - 1 hour - 24.3 MBNo Marco this week, only Adam and Stan to tackle Valve's blog regarding the future of the competitive scene and the pub favorite, infuriating menace that is Windranger. Adam is spamming this newly arcarna'd hero and we cover how to play and build. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeiQOrsy35RkcQ3eSlzq9d8c-nvhmRkOZWanfqjLhthEzPlKQ/viewform https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#105 - Mid Guide: picking, laning and playing
September 05, 2020 11:39 - 1 hour - 25.6 MBLet's talk mid! Today we take a look at the lane in the middle of the action, discussing how to approach each phase of the game, from picking, laning and beyond! Dota 7.27d https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeiQOrsy35RkcQ3eSlzq9d8c-nvhmRkOZWanfqjLhthEzPlKQ/viewform https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#104 - Dota patch 7.27d, which role is hardest, Clockwerk and Undying
August 29, 2020 12:25 - 1 hour - 26 MBIn this week's episode we all agree on which role is the hardest, before discussing the changes made in patch 7.27d. We also turn the meta microscope upon Clockwerk and Undying, two heroes who are seeing increasing play both in pubs and pros! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeiQOrsy35RkcQ3eSlzq9d8c-nvhmRkOZWanfqjLhthEzPlKQ/viewform https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#103 - Manta on Void? Itemization in Dota 7.27
August 21, 2020 21:11 - 1 hour - 27.5 MBIn this week's episode the trio turn their attention to itemization, going over specific in-game examples of how to determine which item you should buy. Also discussed is the arcana final 8 and are Dota players noticably better than they were years ago? https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#102 - Trench metagame: Heroes and ideas for sub-Divine
August 15, 2020 11:02 - 1 hour - 25.4 MBIn episode 102 we turn our attentions to a grossly overlooked topic, the Dota that is played by the vast majority of players, trench pubs. What adjustments should be made when one tries to take on the beast of trench dota, what heroes to pick, how to play a role? All this discussed and more dota chat! https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#101 - Room 101, Dota 101, Labyrinth and the meta
August 10, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 25.9 MBLots going on in episode 101. We talk about Marco and Adam's deep dive into the world of Aganim's labyrinth. What would be in our Dota room 101? What would be taught in the hypothetical course: Dota 101? What heroes are really good at the moment? Why? All these questions and more! https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#100 !!! - Episode 100 Q&A Special
July 30, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 32.5 MBGet out the bunting, grab some bubbly, cause its celebration time over at New Meta! We've made it to the big hundo! We honour the occasion with a Q&A special, answering questions sent in by listeners over the past couple of weeks. Hope you enjoy! https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD Dota 2
#99 - Offlaners, mini-patch, Nintendo DS
July 25, 2020 14:54 - 1 hour - 27.6 MBhttps://forms.gle/RY8W3oB5w4iTGd6P8 Ask your questions here for episode 100! Or send me an audio file on discord that will be put into the podcast! The final episode before the big triple figures! We discuss the latest from the world Aghanim, the Dota 7.27c mini-patch and the emerging offlaners in the patch. https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#99 - Offlaners, Mini-patch, Nintendo DS
July 25, 2020 14:54 - 1 hour - 27.6 MBhttps://forms.gle/RY8W3oB5w4iTGd6P8 Ask your questions here for episode 100! Or send me an audio file on discord that will be put into the podcast! The final episode before the big triple figures! We discuss the latest from the world Aghanim, the Dota 7.27c mini-patch and the emerging offlaners in the patch. https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD