Dark Depths Podcast

Billy 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

Mapson reports about Spells at the Squirrel while Billy manages to talk about cEDH for much longer than expected.

Cozy 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!

Billy 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 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!

Billy and Mapson discuss love, the gaslighting of escape rooms, and which deck was all over the top tables of the Legacy Showcase Challenge.

After 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...

Alex 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!

Alex and Billy discuss the distribution of W40 cards on MTGO, the origin of the band Fallout Boy, and talk about why PIP is Rad.

Denver 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!

Friend 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.

Billy 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.

Billy 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!

Mapson 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.

Billy 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.

Billy 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.

Billy 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 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

As 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-announ...

This 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.

Mapson 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!

Billy 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....

Mapson 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/TheLegacyGamb...

Billy 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/

If 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.