Dark Depths Podcast

Newton Hang stops by the show to talk about the Legacy Elves archetype, including what was the inspiration for the new Fiend Artisan build, how Elves has evolved over the past few years, and how being a master of a deck can sometimes lead to being overlooked as a player. Find Newton Hang  Twitter: https://twitter.com/hello_newton Patreon: patreon.com/hellonewton Twitch: twitch.tv/hello_newton

Mapson showed that he can win a team event while Billy swam in the cEdh waters. 

After an exciting weekend in Charm City, Billy and Mapson discuss Dragonball, not getting cookies, inadvertent punches, and much more. 

It's slow this week but Billy and Mapson find some of the highlights from recent events. Mapson loves Hornet Queen. Billy likes Pioneer. You'll like this episode.

With a short week between shows, Billy and Mapson talk about what cards they think could still have a breakout in Modern and Legacy.

The hosts celebrate their 100th episode with the help of four amazing guests. Tom Hepp (06:30) https://twitter.com/Negator77 twitch.tv/negator77 Rodrigo Togores (35:40) https://twitter.com/TogoresTcg twitch.tv/togoresmtg Dave Long (57:00) https://twitter.com/DaveLongMTG Gerry Thompson (1:26:00) http://arenadecklists.gg twitch.tv/arenadecklists

After a fun weekend playing a team event, Billy and Mapson share some tips that might prove handy before SCG Baltimore.

Finally back in the same state, Mapson discusses why he would choose Rhinos over his beloved Amulet Titan, the hosts some interesting Make the Plays, and Billy talks about his journey to Buffalo Chicken Dip Legacy 9 in Westerville, OH. Mapson's Altered Amulet Titan - https://twitter.com/ExpeditionMap/status/1549003046977503232 BCDL9 Data - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bAmAzvRUYpVbAZEyrS...

Fresh off his top 12 at SCGCon Syracuse in the Modern 30K, Harlie Smale stops by the show to discuss 4 Color Creativity and discuss his views on Modern. Modern 30K SCGCon Syracuse - https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/modern-30k-scg-con-syracuse-saturday-10-00-am#paper MTGMetaiO for SCGCon 30k - https://twitter.com/mtgmetaio/status/1546828529672675328/photo/1

After discussing what did well in the Modern Super Qualifier, Billy and Mapson discuss the different flavors of Displacer Kitten and where it could go in the future.

The hosts are recording together in person for the first time, Mapson talks about every Modern deck imaginable, and the hosts discuss how much Delver is too much Delver in the Legacy Showcase Challenge. Thopter Combo (Modern) - https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/4910651#online Mono-Red Birgi1 Storm (Modern) - https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/4911405#online Legacy Showcase Challenge - https://www.mtg...

Robert Wilson, the TO and mastermind behind Ohio's most popular Legacy scene, stops by to talk about how Buffalo Chicken Dip Legacy got started, his role as a tournament organizer in the community, what players can look forward to in the future, and his position on the ranch vs blue cheese debate. If you're interested in contacting our guest, @Robert_H_Wilson @BcdLegacy buffalochickendiplegacy on...

Billy and Mapson stop by to talk about the standouts from the Modern Showcase Challenge and NRG Lansing and see what Commander cards are making an impact in Legacy. 

After coming to a complete and utter agreement about celery and blue cheese, Billy and Mapson discuss the two big events over the weekend, the implications of the Expressive Iteration ban in Pioneer, and why Billy will be balling out of control over the next few weeks. Dreamhack Dallas Modern - https://mtgmeta.io/tournaments/8603?d=decklist8 4Seasons Modern - https://www.facebook.com/1000635687213...

Billy and Mapson take a look at some under-the-radar decks that have been tearing it up in Legacy and Modern Challenges alike. Billy also argues about the joy of team drafts and Mapson debates building an EDH deck.

Billy and Mapson talk about the best performing decks from the Midwest and eventually the discussion devolves into a debate over the most or least playable 9 mana value creature in a long time.

With the second Legacy Showcase Challenge of the year done, the hosts have plenty of decks to review. Mapson asks a tough question about how good is discard against Living End that has the Magic community divided. DougesonTwitch's Stream with Mapson - https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1486294903

After a week off, Billy sits down the Mapson fresh off his Legacy win at SCGCon. We talk about his epic run, how his 75 went undefeated over the weekend, and how the Legacy format compares in paper and online. The hosts then talk about the results of the Modern Showcase Challenge and Mapson gives his choice of best deck in Modern.  DougesOnTwitch's Marit Lage Token - https://twitter.com/Douge...

The hosts are joined by Emma Partlow, co-host of the BM Cast, member of the Pauper Format Panel, and writer for TCGPlayer. She stops by to talk about what makes Pauper such an amazing format, what decks might be interesting to try, and how to approach playing Magic on a budget in 2022. Billy and Mapson wrap up with some community news including a big tournament coming this year, some confusing pie...

Mapson is back and breaks down how the Legacy Showcase Qualifier went for him as well as what decks performed best during the event. The hosts then talk about what cards from Streets of New Capenna they think could break into Modern or Legacy. **Please note that the quality of the program this week is below our normal standards. We plan to have this corrected before next week's episode.** Legacy S...

Billy is flying solo this week but manages to talk Modern, cEDH, Pioneer, and Legacy by himself.  Billy's Tasigur cEDH List - https://www.moxfield.com/decks/ju07iBDGIUKggbwTdNNWXg Game Day Promos - https://wpn.wizards.com/en/article/streets-new-capenna-game-day-tips-promo-reveals April 22, 2022 MTGO Announcements - https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-online/magic-online-announ...

After a weekend full of organized play news, Modern and Legacy tournaments, and a top 8 for Mapson, the hosts break down the news from the last week and discuss Mapson's top 8 run in the Legacy Showcase Challenge! Return of the Pro Tour! - https://www.magic.gg/news/return-of-the-pro-tour-your-path-to-playing-magic-at-the-highest-level Legacy Super Qualifier - https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament...

With a big last few days of Modern action, Billy and Mapson break down what did well, how the decks have adapted and what they want to play moving forward. They also discuss their thoughts on Legacy before the Legacy Super Qualifier and Showcase Challenge this week. Modern Showcase Challenge Lists - https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/modern-showcase-challenge-2022-03-27?x...

Billy and Mapson are reunited and talk about their tips they would share for anyone looking to improve their Magic playing.  Mapson's 3 Tips 1. Learn from your losses 2. Mulligan more 3. Don't oversideboard Billy's 3 Tips 1. Take a break 2. Sideboard for game 2 not for game 1 3. Have a reason for your cards Magic Online March 22, 2022 Announcements - https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/arch...

With Mapson away, Billy is joined by Elves expert Chris Medykiewicz to talk about Elves in Legacy, including the different variants and how the deck ticks. Afterwards, they talk about Ozymandias's March 2022 Legacy Tier List and how all the decks in format rank. Chris's Twitter: https://twitter.com/metalf1sh Chris's Once Upon a Time Analysis: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WhCxN4tLj7-79vl...