Dark Depths Podcast

Okay, well there's birds. Like a lot of birds. And Scams and Beans, yeah, but seriously the birds are crazy! We've tried negotiating with them but they just get angry so I had to promise them top billing this episode and to showcase their new pilot for their Seinfeld-esque sitcom. It's awful but again, angry birds.

We know why you're here. Bean there, done that. It's about bean aware of what's going on. This bean, Bean and Bean discuss the impact bean has had on bean. Then the beans discuss how bean has played in bean and are there any other beans that bean could bean into.

Mapson has now locked up yet another Regional Championship qualifier and was able to do it in his favorite format. Hear him talk about why he chose RW Initiative, how his rounds went, and how he overcame ruff technical difficulties to make the finals of the Legacy Super Qualifier! Marco Montani, the Bean Father - https://twitter.com/MarcoMontani17

Billy and Mapson are reunited... eventually. Billy breaks down some heavy hitters from Legacy this week and Mapson returns to speak to his results in the Modern 20K in Columbus, Ohio this past weekend.

Mapson is away this week so Billy does a deep dive into the history of Delver of Secrets, how it saved Legacy, and where it looks like it will land moving forward. Check out European Legacy Masters on Twitter - https://twitter.com/EULegacyMasters Check out European Legacy Masters on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/europeanlegacymasters

Alli returns to the show to discuss Sphere Lands, what tempo means, and what to prioritize when playing the deck. Sphere Lands Primer - https://pendrellvale.com/2023/08/14/sphere-lands-primer-by-alli/ Beseech the Queen lines by Jax - https://twitter.com/Jax_mtg/status/1691352548001648640?s=20

Mapson is joined by Pro Tour The Lord of the Rings Champion Jake Beardsley to discuss his historic finish, how he prepared for the event, and what his future looks like after qualifying for...well, basically everything for the next 16 months. Find Jake Beardsley on Twitter - https://twitter.com/makememesnotwar Check out Sanctum of All - https://twitter.com/SanctumOfAll

Short episode. Preordain. Mind's Desire. Legal. What do? Enjoy. Cool announcement about next week's episode with a very special guest.

Billy and Mapson sit down with Nicholas French-Seats to talk about his win at the BCDL Open 2 with Abzan Depths, what advantages the deck has over the Naya version, and why 62 cards can be right in some decks.

What are the pros bringing to the big show? What will the breakout card be? What episodes of Naruto should you skip? All these questions and more on this week of Dark Depths Shippuden! BCDL Live Coverage can be found at https://www.twitch.tv/buffalochickendiplegacy Legacy for Duals - https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/16434

With the promise of a big announcement on the horizon, Billy and Mapson discuss what they would love to see and why the call of Organized Play can be strong when done correctly. From there, the hosts look over the top lists from the Legacy Showcase Qualifier.

Twitter loves throwing mud around so Billy and Mapson discuss their opinions on foreign cards in events and the temptation to not announce triggers from The One Ring. While they're at it, they discuss the mono-black decks tearing up Modern and Legacy.

After Billy's exciting but ultimately unfruitful run in the Legacy Showcase Challenge, the hosts break down the best performing decks from the event and try to understand some of the most unique lists.

Imagine a racehorse on a track. A railroad track. That has a tree fallen on it. That's the first 30 minutes. Just serene silence. And snorting probably. Neighing? I don't know what sounds horses make. The next 30 minutes are Billy and Mapson giving you a run down of highlights from 8 events in a little over 30 minutes. The horse is cute by the way if that makes any difference.

The boys are back in town! Baltimore was fun but there's no place they would rather be than in front of their microphones! Hear them wax poetic about their time playing Legacy this weekend, what they are planning on running in Modern next weekend, and Billy's continued disrespect of Cephalid Breakfast.

CW: mental health, body dysphoria, self-harm, suicide, domestic abuse, drug use addition This week, Billy is joined by Joe Cherries of the Nitpicking Nerds to discuss mental health. This conversation is very bold but, I feel like, very important. If you are not comfortable with this discussion, we understand and hope to see you next week. If you or a loved one is in need of help, get help . Resour...

Before Mapson jumps on a plane to Dreamhack Dallas, him and Billy discuss what's going on this week in Magic.

Billy and Mapson do what they do best. Discuss about how to get paid to watch Sharknado. Cross stitch. Talk about life and Magic. Two of these things is true.

Billy and Mapson break down the best new decks in Modern and the return of the monarch of the Legacy format!

With Pro Tour Minneapolis in the books, the hosts discuss the dominance of Nathan Steuer, the potential ramifications from an redoubled effort to help Standard, and what decks have been making waves in Legacy. No this is not a Merfolk joke.

After the recent Legacy Spotlight article, Billy and Mapson reminisce about their experiences getting into Magic, wonder where they could end up, and talk about what makes a good commentator. This Week in Legacy: Player Spotlight - The Dark Depths Podcast - https://www.mtggoldfish.com/articles/this-week-in-legacy-player-spotlight-series-the-dark-depths-podcast

Billy is not sure where to head next in Legacy so Mapson gives him a curated tour through the format. **There are some audio issues in the recording. We apologize if it affects your listening experience.**

Mapson is back! All is right with the world! Billy is talking about not playing Delver. Mapson is looking forward to Pioneer. The hosts are agreeing about something... Oh no! What is happening? Modern Sisay Combo - https://www.moxfield.com/decks/BbLcXkCjB0SilzCgPLHYMQ

Billy is joined by Robert Wilson, the man behind Buffalo Chicken Dip Legacy. The hosts talk about being fathers of 2, the difficulties of running a tournament series, and where they currently are taking the Delver builds in Legacy. Robert Wilson - https://twitter.com/Robert_H_Wilson Buffalo Chicken Dip Legacy - https://twitter.com/BcdLegacy Buffalo Chicken Dip Legacy Open 2 - https://mtgmelee.com/...

With Mapson away, Billy welcomes back John Ryan Hamilton to the show to discuss the current Legacy format, including what he believes is the best card in the format, where Delver of Secrets has flown off to, and what stands out from the Legacy Showcase Qualifier.