Dark Depths Podcast

The hosts talk about Mapson's first cEDH tournament experience before discussing some standout decks from Modern and Legacy.

Billy and Mapson discuss the innovations in Modern and Legacy over the last week. Billy shares a beautiful moment with a sandwich. 

We had a whole show planned but that has gone out the window since Expressive Iteration and White Plume Adventurer were banned from Legacy. Joe Dyer joins us the show to help break down what Legacy will look like going forward as well what decks have the most to gain from the 2 top decks key pieces.

With Billy away this week, Matthew Vook joins the show to talk to Mapson about the Legacy format.

With MagicCon leaving Philadelphia, Mapson regales us with his experiences playing Magic, meeting friends, and taking in all things "the Gathering." Live vicariously through Mapson and see if you're interested in attending MagicCon Minneapolis.

If you're playing catch up on what's hot in Phyrexia, you've come to the right place. Billy and Mapson discuss all of the latest and greatest cards that have popped up over the last week in Modern and Legacy.

Magic can be tough. Trying to understand the board state is a challenge. Battling the noise of the venue and navigating an unknown city on little sleep can keep you disoriented and overwhelmed but at least you're playing Magic. Eventually you locate your name on the pairings board and find your way to your chair. Your opponent is friendly. They ask where you're from, how long you've been playing,...

After the hosts catch up on their busy weekends, they discuss the new changes coming to RCQs, why coaching is good, and why you should leave your blood where it is. Owl Central Games YouTube - https://www.twitch.tv/owlcentralgames Jarvis / Samantha Coaching Session (Subscriber Only) - https://www.twitch.tv/jarvisyu/video/1719371946

We kinda went rogue. Honestly, don't know what happened this week. We talk cEDH, MOCS Season 3 Championship, cheaters, and ONE previews! Owl Central Modern 5k and 2-slot RCQ - https://www.owlcentralgames.com/catalog/events/0128_modern_rcq_and_2k/1784772 Owl Central Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/owlcentralgames

Billy and Mapson break down SCG New Jersey, learn the lessons of the great JUJUBEAN, and remember who makes the stock lists.

We are days away from SCGCon New Jersey and the hosts take time to discuss what you need to look out for going into the big events.

Billy and Mapson are back to discuss the top-performing decks at the start of 2023 as well as how to set goals in the new year.

We are joined this week by Gavin Verhey, Senior Designer for Magic at Wizards of the Coast. We discuss how he crushed Mapson, what upcoming set he is most excited for, and how certain cards have impacted the Legacy format.  If you're interested in finding Gavin Verhey online, you can find all his socials at https://linktr.ee/GavinVerhey. 1:15 Leaving a Legacy 2:05 Gavin's Good Beats 3:25 Gavi...

Billy and Mapson are back at it to discuss the Showcase Qualifier, the results of North American Eternal Weekend in Philly, and sneak in a bit of Modern at the Grand Open Qualifier in Barcelona. 0:00 Intro 2:45 Showcase Qualifier (Legacy) Mapson's Preparation: http://www.twitlonger.com/show/n_1ss6sg9 9:45 Eternal Weekend (Legacy) This Week in Legacy: Eternal Weekend 2022 https://www.mtggoldfish.co...

With Eternal Weekend and the Legacy Showcase Qualifier this weekend, the hosts take some time from their caves to discuss the happenings in Modern, how the 4Seasons events unfolded, and what players can expect in the large Legacy events. Samantha Murphy's Grixis Tempo Doomsday Stream - https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1671497400

The boys are back to share their Magic experiences the last two weeks, discuss what's taking the initiative in Legacy, and talk about who's being scammed in Modern. Shownotes - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SETrV_ab8FmL9gKnZUH_yHEE1N1kYSpW4vFJLK1WNI8/edit?usp=sharing Editor's note: There are some audio issues that affect the episodes at certain points. They were corrected as best as possible...

Billy and Mapson are back together and go entirely off the rails. There's Thai food, Transformers, Magic I think... they talked about Veterans' Day at some point. Just listen, it's hard to explain. The Brothers' War: Magic Online Edition - https://www.mtgo.com/news/mtgo-bro-11082022

While Billy takes the week off, Mapson talks with Albert Lindblom also known as alli_on_mtgo to talk about Lands and how to improve your deckbuilding process. If you're interested in finding Albert's Youtube or Twitter, joining the Lands Discord, or finding additional resources on Lands, check out Albert's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/alli_84

Mapson is out this week but friend of the show Alex Smith fills and to discuss Philly sports, Eternal Weekend announcements, and the results of the most recent NRG Series event. Eternal Weekend Returns for 2022 - https://magic.gg/news/eternal-weekend-returns-for-2022 Card Titan (N.A. EW) - https://www.cardtitanevents.com/eternalweekend NRG Series $5k Newark, Ohio - https://mtgmelee.com/Tournament/...

After discussing Mapson's experience playing Heritage, the hosts talk about how the Modern format has changed after Yorion exited the format.  Also, make sure you update to the new MTGO! https://www.mtgo.com/en/mtgo

Special guest Samantha Murphy stops by to discuss Grixis Doomsday, which took her to the top 8 of Legacy Pit Open 2 in 1st place after the swiss. She breaks down card choices, deck philosophy, and other ways to play the namesake card.  Want more Samantha Murphy? Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamRoseMurphy Grixis Tempo Doomsday: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/5138963#online Embracing the Dich...

Back from Richmond, Billy and Mapson go over their time in Richmond, discuss the drama with the event prizing, and even have time to talk about the top decks from the weekend. Legacy Pit Open II Data - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1y9ayA0xGTXENECbDDeFjHRyQz0oWidmIroab3I4Am4s/edit#gid=0 "The Legacy Pit is Underpaying Players" - http://www.twitlonger.com/show/n_1ss54mh CandySprinkl - https...

Mapson is a monster and almost took down an event he wasn't even sure he was playing last week! Hear about his tournament run, his standout decks from the event, and some thoughts going into the Legacy Pit Open II this weekend!

Billy and Mapson... honestly, I don't know what happened. It's... well... we definitely talk about Magic. And life. Then Pioneer. And... I don't know, just give it a listen.

After being able to see some of the cards in action, Billy and Mapson discuss what cards have been showing up on Magic Online from Dominaria United.