Best Manatraders Code Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 350: The 2025 Year-End Review ft. Adam Burke 1:30:13

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On this week's show, Dave's friend and comedian, Adam Burke, joins the show as we look back on a year of gaming, watching, listening, and reading. Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.co…

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Episode 349: Bounty Star & Lego Voyagers for the Holidays 1:07:56

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On this week's show, we review two new indie video games, Bounty Star and Lego Voyagers! Then we share our favorite gift ideas for the holiday - for the certain somebodies in your life who deserve a present but are hard to shop for. Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citi…

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Episode 348: Shane Returns: Big in Japan 1:04:57

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Shane's back from his trip across the world and he's ready to talk Japan, jet lag, travel tips, and more. But not before we spend a good amount of time having an existential freak out about Black Friday. Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation w…

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Episode 347: Getting Bent with Aang, Appa, and D00mwake 1:14:07

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On this week's show, D00mwake stops by to talk about the recent bans in Standard and (technically) Pioneer. Then we look at some of our favorite cards from Magic's new Avatar expansion, plus some Standard testing! Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Dow…

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Episode 346: Freaks & Geese 59:48

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On this week's show, the boys revisit Freaks & Geeks, Stan reads a post-modern comic book, Shane tries to buy a rug, and Dave listens to Geese. Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/s…

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Episode 345: Soup 1:02:35

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On this week's show, we rank our favorite soups. That's it. That's the episode. Oh actually Dave talks a bit about the new Vintage Cube on Magic Arena. But really, it's mostly soup. Actually, Shane is also playing some Outer Worlds 2. But we can't stress enough that this is a Soup episode. Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patre…

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Episode 344: One Month of Toilet Paper 1:02:46

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On this week's show, Shane plays real life Mario Kart and video game space exploration. Then Dave gets upset over a very long roll of toilet paper, and Stan predicts the reception to Halo on PS5. Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some…

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Episode 343: Expedition 33 Revisited 1:14:52

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Stan pitches a can't miss idea. Shane revisits Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and has feelings about moving on before the end. Dave tries homebrewing a... thing (?)... and learns to work with ChatGPT a little. Themes include: stretch goals, knowing when to say goodbye, unearned confidence, surprise & delight. 0:01 - An exciting marketing opportunity 1…

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Episode 342: Mutant F1 Arcade Handhelds 1:07:05

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On this week's show, the boys wonder whether a new game will solve their problems. Then Stan ruminates on Universes Beyond some more, following the Ninja Turtles announcement. Dave takes pictures of arcade cabinet art. And Shane learns a bit about Brad Pitt after watching F1, and shows off his new MSI Claw. Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!…

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Episode 341: Hornithopter Cubed 1:04:08

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This week, the gang goes on another Dunkin’ run, then Dave shares his Hades 2 hot takes, Stan provides a mini history lesson on jiggle physics and Stellar Blade, and Shane goes shopping for a new handheld. Plus, the Ornithopter Cube takes flight, and we discuss the long-term value of chase pulls in Magic. Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: …

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Episode 340: Edge of Modtournities 1:02:53

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On this week's show, D00mwake returns to chat about the Modern Pro Tour with Dave and Stan. We go through metashares and winrates, highlight the performance of Goryo's Vengeance and Belcher, the latest evolution in Esper decks, and pour one out for old friend Boros Energy. Devon takes a closer look at Eldrazi Tron, Dave admires the latest control b…

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Episode 339: Considering Cards & Katsu 1:02:56

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On this week's show, we kick off with some of our favorite autumn traditions and morning routines. Then we delve into the enduring appeal of cards as a medium for games, collectibles, and artifacts that connect us to our past. We look up some prices of original Garbage Pail Kids, chat about fine dining etiquette, and try to convince Shane to buy vi…

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Episode 338: The (Spider-)Boys Are Back in Town 1:15:50

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This week we're going back to our roots. Stan and Dave invite Devon back to talk about Magic's latest Spider-Set. We go through and pick all our favorite heroes, villains, and bagels from our beloved game's first foray into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Thwip. Thwip. Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Sho…

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Episode 337: Silksong is Easy 1:06:25

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On this week's show, Shane and Stan talk about their latest videogame obsessions. Shane slashes through a maze of bugs in Silksong while Stan takes pictures of planes for Sky Cards. We also read off some our recent Perplexity prompts, review a new attachment for handheld gaming, and go over router extenders to stream games in bed. Become a citizen …

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Episode 336: The Dudes Abide 1:05:16

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On this week's show, we get cozy with some of our comfort watches. We chat about Great British Bake Off, The Big Lebowski, and space simulations on SimulaVerse. We wrap with a walk down memory lane and the best indie rock albums of 2005. Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud…

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Episode 335: Weapons & Wings 1:11:26

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On this week's show, Stan watches the newest kids movie sweeping the nation, Dave plays the newest robot card game sweeping the world, and Shane visits another amusement park sweeping Ohio. We chat about Weapons (sort of a kids movie), the Gundam Card Game, and Kings Island. Then we find some time to dust off an original iPod video and Mario Bros. …

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Episode 334: Warm Water Toothbrush 1:08:54

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On this week's show, Stan walks a mile in RoboCop's shoes, Shane gets hyped over dual screen technology, and Dave tries to understand K-Pop Demon Hunters. We also talk about exciting new ways to brush teeth and pickle. Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Div…

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Episode 333: Shouldn't You Be Working? 1:01:00

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On this week's show, we finally hear about the trials and tribulations of a roller coaster tycoon at Cedar Point. We also relive the dreams of a non-rotating format with Pioneer on Arena, relive the nightmare of 4 AA batteries on a giant Game Boy, and sort some cards with a 3D printed Card Slinger. Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://…

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Episode 332: Happy Birthday, You Little Freak: 15 Years of Limbo 1:10:26

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On this week's show, we force Dave to play a video game and discuss the seminal puzzle platformer, Limbo, for the game's 15 year anniversary. We chat about the history of the game's development, try to interpret its artistic meaning, and laugh at some of the gruesome ways the shadowy little boy meets his untimely demise. Become a citizen of The Div…

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Episode 331: Magic Escapes to the One Space Capitalism Hasn't Corrupted 1:02:20

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On this week's show, Stan and Dave catch up on Magic's newest sets. Stan shares his first impressions of Edge of Eternities draft and sealed, then we discuss our spiritual reactions to the first spoilers from Spider-man. Then we wrap with a quick chat about the 100 best(?) podcasts of all time. Timecodes: 0:20 — Shane's not here, man 4:10 — CardMil…

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Episode 330: Summer Vacation 3: Look Up — It's the Smurfs 1:10:12

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On this week's show, we clean up our cords and cables, Shane takes Donkey Kong out on a punching spree, then Stan and Dave double feature two of the hottest movies in theaters right now - Superman and Smurfs! Check out our newest sponsor, CardMill—the first automated scanner and sorter built for everyday trading card players. Visit https://CardMill…

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Episode 329: Summer Vacation 2: Permanent Vacation? 1:14:35

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It's a new day in The Dive Down Nation! We kick off the show with some news about the podcast's new direction for the foreseeable future. Then Stan talks about playing Commander Cube. Shane shares his new found fondness for Deltarune. Dave plays some cover songs. And we all rock out to our favorite albums of 2025. Check out our newest sponsor, Card…

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Episode 328: Summer Vacation 1: Accusations, FIN Draft, Minecraft, & Oreos 1:08:06

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Depending on who you ask, this is either a week off from Magic as part of a much needed summer vacation. Or it's the soft launch of our new talk show about preventing old dude loneliness. On this week's show, we talk about as little MTG as possible. And instead catch up on our wild and exciting lives. Stan and Shane confront Dave about video games.…

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Episode 327: Unscripted: Vivi Affinity, Broodscale Combo, and Sephiroth Energy 1:11:34

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On this week's show, we're doing it live. No notes, just vibes. After our weekly fast food check-in, we chat about Jeskai Affinity featuring Vivi Ornitier, good ol' fashioned Broodscale Combo, and Mardu Energy with Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER. Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a p…

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Episode 326: The Final Fantasies in Modern & Pioneer 1:06:39

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It's week 1 of Final Fantasy's legality in our formats — and these cards are popping up in way more places than we thought. This week we talk about the surprising places Sephiroth is soldiering, how Cloud (or Raubahn) is reviving Hammertime, and just how much we all wanted a 1cmc 2/3 reverse Jackal Pup with deathtouch... with a back side. Stan shar…