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
Main Event Day 4 Review TI9: ANGRY POD! Liquid smash through the lower bracket
August 23, 2019 19:33 - 59 minutes - 19.2 MBTI9 day 4! Liquid in action twice beating RNG then EG. Marco lets some steam off after a painful final series of the day with his favourite EG falling 2-0 vs Team Liquid in disappointing fashion. Secret vs Infamous is the other series today, discussion of all the action! https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
Main Event Day 3 Review TI9: Handshake Round 2, China Titans Clash
August 22, 2019 23:32 - 1 hour - 23 MBDay three of the main event, two huge upper bracket clashes with LGD vs Vici and OG vs EG. Team Secret, Hector god and Evil RTZ all in action in the lowers! New Meta are here with another day's analysis and coverage of the greatest event in esports! https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
Main Event Day 2 TI9: OG Stomp, EG Triumph and a Tragic VP
August 21, 2019 19:14 - 59 minutes - 20.2 MBTI rolls into day 2 with some with the classic match-up of EG vs Secret, in which EG topple the best team of the DPC season in an epic 3 game series. Elsewhere OG crush Newbee in their upper bracket game, before RNG and TL overcome VP and TNC respectively. https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
Main Event Day 1 TI9: Long Games and Drafting Misplays
August 20, 2019 19:03 - 1 hour - 20.3 MBAll hail the TI9 Main Stage! New Meta daily podcasts continue as TI9 shifts to the Mercedes Benz Arena. Day one saw 4 teams eliminated as well as 2 upper bracket face-offs. Plenty of dota and drama to sink our teeth into here! https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
TI9 Groups Day 4 Review: The Bracket is Revealed as VP Make a Charge
August 18, 2019 18:22 - 49 minutes - 19 MBThe third and final day of groups at TI9 saw the conclusion of what has been an epic group stage over in Shanghai. Adam and Stan are here to discuss the day's tense games and look forward to the main event. https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
TI9 Groups Day 3 Review! Secret Stumble, Chaos Fall and Newbee Hit Some Megas
August 17, 2019 17:32 - 50 minutes - 39.3 MBThe wild games of TI9 continue on this third day of action. The conclusion of the final full day of groups does provide some answers on the placing of the teams headed into the main event. Secret, LGD and OG secure upper bracket births, Keen are bound for lower and Chaos are eliminated. We have all the analysis! https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
TI9 Groups Day 2 Review! RTZ Rampage, OG Bring the Spice
August 16, 2019 17:19 - 55 minutes - 43.1 MBThe second daily TI pod from New Meta. Another long day of dotes at the group stages, we have all the analysis and overviews as the teams battle for upper bracket seeding on the main stage! https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
TI9 Groups Day 1 Review ! Secret Triumph, EG Struggles and The Ethics Board of Dota !
August 15, 2019 16:31 - 55 minutes - 42.2 MBNew Meta Podcast's review of day 1 of the group stage of TI9! A wild first day of the action that saw a mega creep comeback in the very first game. Lots of wild games including EG's 82 minute slog vs a promising Navi team. Secret and Vici lived up to the hype as EG and Liquid floundered. Plenty to sink our teeth into! https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
The International 9 Preview
August 14, 2019 15:14 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBTI season has descended upon New Meta Podcast, starting with this big preview show. Stan, Marco and Adam consider each team in turn starting with 'the big 6', before moving to the remaining 6 DPC teams and finally the qualifying teams. Join us every day of TI9 for daily podcasts rounding up the action! Join our discord channel for a supportive and fun community of Dota players, and a place to hang out and talk TI ! https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#40 - What a Time to be a DotA Player!: Summer Scrub, Matchmaking and Silencer
August 09, 2019 14:49 - 1 hour - 59.4 MB3 blog posts from Valve in 3 days !?! The New Meta trio are pinching themselves too. In this ep we cover the fascinating changes to matchmaking and general quality of life improvements that the Summer Scrub updates have introduced. The crew then turn their attention to a hero that is long overdue a discussion on the pod: core Silencer (54:35). https://discord.gg/YazgfV8
#39 - The International Compendium Predictions! Ori Snori Stikes Again
August 03, 2019 20:22 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBIn episode 39 the crew go over their prediction pages on the Battle-Pass compendium for TI9, hoping to scoop up some free points once the action is concluded over in Shanghai. Each prediction is covered in due course, with jokes and discussion along the way! https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#38 - Is TB Aghanim's Meta?! & Patch 7.22f
July 30, 2019 13:50 - 1 hour - 24.2 MBJoin podcasters Stan, Adam and Marco as they cover the changes seen in patch 7.22f. They answer the most pressing questions such as whether Terrorblade Aghanim's will make a TI appearance (most likely not), or which heroes continue to stay flavoursome as the patches continue to roll out. https://discord.gg/zJWpX6t
#37 - Carry Pudge: 600 Mana and a Bow Tie
July 26, 2019 21:22 - 55 minutes - 43.2 MBIn ep 37 the crew are in discussion about the emergence of Pudge as a position 1 carry hero. The first 15 minutes of the discussion are unfortunately too damaged to be used but the rest of the discussion is fruitful and interesting, covering the hero everybody loves and hates in equal measure, Pudge. https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#36 - Personas and Pick Rates: Is 6 Groups of 6 Bigger Than 4 Groups of 9?
July 20, 2019 22:20 - 1 hour - 62 MBLots to talk about in episode 36! Marco wants to know the lore behind Invoker being a child (!?), Stan wants to know how many ways 36 can be divided and Adam wants to know why Grimstroke has a negative win rate. Initial topics include hero personas and arcanas before the main topic of why Windranger, Ember, Juggernaut, Grimstroke and Slark are so heavily picked at the moment. https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#35 - 7.22e Patch Review: One For the Spammers
July 16, 2019 22:05 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBPatch review of 7.22e with Stan, Marco and Adam! https://discord.gg/YazgfV8
#34 - Strategy: Power spikes in conception, preparation and execution
July 12, 2019 18:28 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBIn this ep the pod squad discuss one conception of strategy in Dota, that of team power spikes. After the usual news and shout outs the trio get talking about how knowledge of basic strategy can be wielded to cut through the mindless zombie walk of pub Dota and gain you mmr! How to recognise a spike, how to complement and build towards it and how to execute are all conversation starters. https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#33 - Enchantress and Omniknight: Emerging Heroes? Plus TI Open Quals!
July 06, 2019 12:29 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBEp 33 sees the gang dive into Enchantress and Omniknight in 7.22d, discussing how both are emerging as top picks in both the 3 and 5 role (14:25)! Before we dive into the topic at hand Marco and Adam's damaged audio file tells tales of both their recent TI open quals and RD2L games. https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#32 - 7.22d Patch Review!
July 02, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBPatch review with all three of the boys. From bottom to top for a change! Justice for Zues! https://discord.gg/VCrW5Vw
#31 - Duo-Pod Meta Talk: Comparing Position 5s in the Pub Meta
June 28, 2019 21:23 - 45 minutes - 35 MBNothing beats a classic Meta-game discussion, with ep 31 seeing Adam and Stan sitting down to discuss the position 5 heroes that are seeing the most play in the pub scene. Warlock, Oracle, Abaddon, CM, Bane and Grimstroke are topping pick rates in public march-making and the duo discuss the differences between the heroes, and how their current iterations tend to be played. https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#30 - Understanding Mid-lane Heroes: How, Where and Why They Play
June 20, 2019 19:44 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBEpisode 30 warrants a major topic, and so the crew are in full swing this week discussing the different styles of mid-lane heroes. From farmers and pushers to dominators and tempos, the trio cover how certain heroes want to play the mid lane and where they want to be moving on the map. Why a hero's kit or match-up is suited to playing such a way is also touched and the talk is littered with general tips and strats for playing mid. https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#29 - Four Funky 4s: Axe, QoP, Spirit Breaker and Mars
June 17, 2019 15:31 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBEpisode 29 sees the New Meta squadron discuss some potential gems to try in the 4 position. Adam uses his experience as a recent convert to the 4 role to guide Marco and Stan through the weird worlds of pos 4 Axe (9:50), QoP (37:10), Spirit Breaker (49:45) and Mars (69:00). We're all very excited about this Axe! https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#28 - 7.22c : Pos 4 Axe ? 0.01 Cast Point? Marco's mic? All the Answers!
June 11, 2019 15:29 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBIn episode 28 the podders read through the changes in the 7.22c patch and discuss the various changes, discussing how the meta will be impacted. Before getting started the trio take some time to talk about the Twitch Rivals reverse captains mode event which made for an interesting watch. Topics include whether Axe is a decent 4 now?, what Chen even does anymore?, Skywraths damage buffs, why on earth Tinker got a gpm talent? https://discord.gg/VCrW5Vw
#27 - New Meta @ ESL Brummie
June 07, 2019 11:42 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBStan and Marco return from the New Meta away day at ESL Birmingham to subject Adam to all the stories, and indeed Dota, that the crew was able to soak up at the event! Subjects include Canals, DHL, Secret, Marco's 1v1 fail, EG, drafting and of course more touching of pro players hands. https://discord.gg/VCrW5Vw
#26 - Things To Try in 7.22
May 31, 2019 08:00 - 52 minutes - 40.2 MBIn episode 26 Stan and Adam join forces to discuss the initial take-aways from the first week with 7.22 (and 7.22b), discussing the better scepters such as Death Prophet, Clinkz and Monkey King, as well as emerging heroes returning to the meta after long absences, specifically Warlock and Omniknight. https://discord.gg/VnMsuQ8
#25 - 7.22 Patch Review and First Impressions
May 26, 2019 12:38 - 1 hour - 89 MBIn this impromptu special edition of the pod, Stan, Marco and Adam gather to discuss the long awaited patch notes of 7.22. The trio go from top to bottom, covering all the important changes, whether game-changing, gimicky or downright strange. https://discord.gg/VCrW5Vw
#24 - How to Play Offlane (Part 2): Mid and Late Game
May 24, 2019 11:09 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBNew Meta quickly returns to the recording booth to release the second and final part of their guide to playing the offlane, this episode focusing on how to approach the mid and late game. Topics include itemisation, hero targeting, buyback and more. https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#23 - How To Play Offlane (Part 1): Adam Hates Pokers
May 21, 2019 18:17 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBIn this edition of New Meta the trio have put their heads down and created the most comprehensive and effective guide to playing the offlane ever seen in the podcast format (probably). Today's pod focuses on the laning stage with Marco, Adam and Stan breaking down the offlane heroes into 3 archetypal play-styles as well as discussing how to react to different situations, carries, supports and more. Tune in for part 2 in Friday's pod! https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#22 - A DotA Game Dissection
May 17, 2019 16:44 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBStan and Adam enjoy a duo pod this week, deciding to postpone the 'How To Play Offlane' episode until Marco returns to the fold. In this Episode the trans-Atlantic duo discuss their recent fortunes in Dota, the new player experience of the game and Adam's RD2L team. After a lovely drum transition the episode moves to the main topic of dissecting an actual game of Dota, in this case a very typical party stack pub game. Adam and Stan tell the story of the game while focusing on how and why the...
#21 - It's Looking Spicy! Battle-Pass and Fun Lanes
May 10, 2019 23:27 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBAdam, Marco and Stan tackle the the full force of the battlepass in episode 21, covering all elements of Gaben's cash-cow extravaganza that we simply cannot resist! Our expedition journeys through the jungle, new cosmetics, compendium and all the cluttered joy in this year's pass! The trio then cover some fun laning duos to try in your Dota games. As always join the Discord to continue the fun Dota chat! https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#20 - Trench Warfare: Climbing the Ranks in Dota 2
May 07, 2019 12:49 - 1 hour - 76.7 MBEpisode 20 sees Stan Marco and Adam tackle the biggest question in Dota: how to get gud? The crew start their discussion at the bottom of the ladder, talking about the fundamentals necessary to climb out of 1k (12:20). Then the podders escape the clutches of 2k (29:50), 3k (47:45), 4k (58:00) and eventually reach the 6k promised land (75:00), in turn covering the key aspects of beating each tier. https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD Join the discord for great discussions and Dota chat!
#19 - Don't Nerf My Heroes! Patch Perspectives and Expectations
May 03, 2019 13:12 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBNew Meta enjoys its final episode as a teenager with Stan, Marco and Adam giving perspective on the relative excellence of the current meta, as well as the few heroes/items that perhaps do need a change. The crew then discuss their hopes and expectations for the incoming patch after the Paris major, including what it would take to get Io and Mars into Captains Mode and how to resurrect some dead heroes back into the meta. https://discord.gg/YazgfV8
#18 - Baking a Cake: What Makes the Perfect Team Composition?
April 26, 2019 16:11 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBIn episode 18 the New Meta lads work through a checklist of properties that a team composition might have (such as push, durability, disable etc) and deciding which aspects are essential, which are optional and which are game dependent. As the episode develops Marco catches a train and Stan and Adam struggle to make a cake analogy work. https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#17 - Funky Fives: Reverse Utility Anti-Disable
April 23, 2019 18:45 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBStan (TheMagicT) returns to the hosting chair in this Tuesday edition to join Marco (Takko) and Adam (ComeDineWithMe) to discuss unusual and fun heroes to play in the support role. Proceedings open with a discussion on what aspects of a heroes kit make them a good fit for position 5. The chat then focuses on a few specific 'funky fives' that are surprisingly effective; the now well established Abaddon is covered, as well as Legion, Phoenix, Doom, Natures Prophet and Visage. https://discor...
#16 - Learning to Learn
April 19, 2019 12:59 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBJoin Adam, Marco and friend of the pod Joe as they have fun discussing ideas related to learning the complex game of Dota, from a solo perspective to playing games with friends. The episode starts with a nod to the past and a discussion of how Adam climbed the ranks, before contrasting with Joe's perspective as a long-time casual gamer, as well as discussing how players of varying experience can continue to learn the game. Join the Discord channel! - https://discord.gg/QFzaDd7
#15 - Support Items: Infused Braindrops
April 12, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBIn this episode the podders are taking a whistle-stop tour of core support items. Marco Adam and Stan work their way through Glimmer Cape, Ghost Scepter, Euls, Force Staff and Medallion, touching on Blink and Aether Lens too! Each item's strengths and weaknesses are considered as well as covering the situations in which they are best utilised.
#14 - Mid-Lane Madness: Just CS LUL
April 09, 2019 06:30 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBIn this episode the crew gathers to celebrate Marco's return to Immortal, as well as discussing the variety of heroes and play styles seen in the mid-lane (5:35). The trio then each bring a favourite mid hero to the table and talk about why and how they work in the current meta. Adam bolts off the conversation with Razor (16:16), followed by Marco's Queen of Pain (38:03) and finally Stan's Necrophos (67:12). Join the Discord for more fun and interesting discussions as well as upcoming in-h...
#13 - Why Does it Always Lane on Me
April 03, 2019 14:20 - 1 hour - 53.8 MBIn this edition of the pod the topic at hand is how to play in and around a difficult lane. Everyone hates playing in a terrible lane, but the podders are here to help mitigate the damage and stop a bad lane turning into a bad game! The discord continues to grow and be a lot of fun. Join for lively Dota discussions and general chat, also watch out for news on upcoming party and in-house evenings! https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
#12 - Stockholm Major and 7.21d
March 27, 2019 14:19 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBMarco and Stan return from the DreamLeague Season 11 Finals in Stockholm with tall tales and insights from the major tournament. The trip was a lot of fun and the traveling pair spend some time relaying stories at the beginning of the episode. Adam joins in the discussion to cover the key trends from across the action and what to expect the fallout to be in pub Dota (12:45). Finally the outstanding changes in the mini-patch 7.21d are discussed (47:00).
#11 - The 7 Deadly Sins of DotA
March 21, 2019 14:52 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBEpisode 11 sees Adam, Stan and Marco sink their teeth into Dota's most agonising and avoidable misplays, represented by the Seven Deadly Sins (Sloth, Envy, Pride, Greed, Gluttony, Lust and Wrath). From greedy teammates farming one wave too many, to slothful players missing free cs, no Dota game is devoid of sinful actions. The gang enjoy a fun discussion about such topics and discuss how best to avoid these common pitfalls.
#10 - Making Decisions as a Carry
March 16, 2019 14:36 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD New Meta Podcast marks its tenth edition with the best episode yet, as Marco, Adam and Stan explore the key decisions you should make when playing carry. From the strategy phase all the way to the late-game, the most game-deciding decisions often fall at the feet of the carry, being the highest net worth and often most important hero on the team. The usual podcast suspects are here to shed light on how to navigate these choices.
#9 - Mars!!! This is DotAAAA
March 09, 2019 12:26 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBMars is here, and has been for a few days now, long enough for the Podders to draw some initial conclusions, strategies and builds to discuss on today's episode. Marco returns from SEA to reunite with Stan and Adam, to talk about DotA's new Herculean hero as well as the recent changes in 7.21c. Beware: contains poor audio.
#8 - DotA Nostalgia: Timewalk Down Memory Lane
March 04, 2019 15:56 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBA podcast episode about DotA's history? No one has ever done that! No one has EVER done that in the history of DotA! Join Stan, Adam and Guest Joe as they take a nostalgic plunge into DotA's past, discussing the funniest and most interesting 'features' of the game's journey from a custom map to a premier esport. Joe's veteran experience having played the game since 2007 gives the episode a great taste of times past.
#7 - Listener Mail and Mini-Patch w/ Guest Nick
February 24, 2019 16:31 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBWith Marco still afk, Adam and Stan and blessed with the debut of guest Nick! A tried and tested member of the New Meta party stack, Nick seamlessly slots in for this special episode! The trio begin by answering a couple of fun listener emails (sent to [email protected]) before moving to cover IceFrog's touch-ups in 7.21b.
#6 - What's Meta? Heroes to Try as 7.21 Settles In
February 15, 2019 20:50 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBAdam and Stan sit down for a good old chat about the meta-game, focusing on 6 heroes to try in a patch that seems to be establishing itself a few weeks on from release. With Marco absent, the duo move from 2 heroes that dominate loudly: Lifestealer and Ursa (06:51), to covering a rising response pick in Razor (31:45). Visage is next in line, quietly remaining the highest win-rate hero in Dota (46:27), followed by Bounty Hunter (60:00) and finally Oracle (69:56).
#5 - How to Play Position 5: Lich Saved Adam's Life
February 09, 2019 19:50 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBThis episode takes the form of a guide on how to play position 5, with the gang discussing key points that can help improve your support play! Adam (ComeDineWithMe), Marco (Takko-) and Stan (TheMagicT) cover different types of lane match-ups and how to approach them, how to most effectively use your time, how to spend your gold and much much more! A must listen for any aspiring supports.
#4 - Winning Mentality: Two Heroes and a Mic
February 04, 2019 17:17 - 54 minutes - 42.1 MBJoin the gang as they stay PMA and dive into how to construct a winning mentality for solo queue. After some stories of calibration wins and woes, the trio discuss keeping your hero pool tight, your mic plugged in and your attitude positive. Using personal experience as a guide this episode seeks to tackle some basic principles to help you keep your eyes on the prize and your head above water in the depths of solo queue!
#3 - Patch 7.21: The Bear That Could Outrun a Deer
January 31, 2019 17:28 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBAdam, Marco and Stan sink their teeth into patch 7.21, discussing the most interesting, impactful and fun changes. Ursa is faster than Ench, IceFrog turns Slark into Sushi and IO is relo'd out of Captains Mode. The boys also look ahead to a new ranked season, tentatively approaching recalibration and establishing their MMR goals!
#2 - Team Items: Holy Locket, Vlads is Good!
January 28, 2019 13:43 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBThe gang return this episode to discuss the current dominance of team aura items and why they fit so well with the prevailing game-state of 7.20e. Stan, Marco and Adam take us on a grand tour of all the mid-game team items from Vlads to Crimson, all the way through to Drums and Helm, covering the strengths and weaknesses of each and the heroes whom benefit most from holding them.
#1 - Position 4: Meet the Gank
January 26, 2019 18:42 - 1 hour - 46 MBJoin Stan (Ancient 4), Marco (Immortal) and Adam (Divine 4) in discussing how position 4 is defined in the current meta-game and effective ways to play the role! After brief introductions the episode covers heroes and play-styles seen from position 4 in both pro and pub games, discussing why they work and how best to respond.