The Dive Down is a weekly podcast hosted by Dave, Stan and Shane covering Magic: The Gathering alongside videogames, movies, music and parenting. With 411 episodes and typical lengths of about 68 minutes, the show draws an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, with a rate range of $40 to $200 per episode. Its distinctive detail is a Magic-first format that wanders into everyday life.
A loyal Magic and games audience with a 4.9 Apple Podcasts rating
- 314 Apple Podcasts ratings averaging 4.9 stars signal a devoted listener base.
- 411 weekly episodes of roughly an hour each give sponsors a long, steady run.
- Existing sponsors Heavy Play and ManaTraders show the show already supports card gaming brands.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, episode segments on formats and games, themed special episodes
- Tone
- casual, playful
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- about 60 to 75 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Heavy PlayManaTraders
- Categories promoted
- card gaming accessories, card rental service
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The show description names Heavy Play and ManaTraders as sponsors with discount codes and a Patreon funding link; no sponsor mentions appear in the 20 recent episode titles.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover Magic formats, games, movies and parenting with no explicit flags; the feed is marked non-explicit.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | thedivedown.fireside.fm |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1447762473 |
| RSS feed | feeds.fireside.fm/thedivedown/rss |
Benchmark score: 86 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 391: Moving In | 2026-10-16 | 59 min |
| Episode 390: Scary Movies | 2026-10-09 | 1 h 11 min |
| Episode 389: Questions | 2026-10-02 | 1 h 10 min |
| Episode 388: Stan Went to a Psychic | 2026-09-25 | 1 h 4 min |
| Episode 387: Zero Dungeon Guys | 2026-09-18 | 1 h 8 min |
| Episode 386: The Bjoys Are Back in Town | 2026-09-11 | 1 h 5 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
The Dive Down is a weekly podcast for people who love Magic: The Gathering but like talking about other things too. From videogames, to parenting, to 3D printing, and beyond. Each week hosts Dave, Stan, and Shane discuss the latest Magic formats they've been playing, videogames they've been beating, movies they've been watching, music they've discovered, and the daily embarrassments they endure…
About The Dive Down
The Dive Down is a weekly podcast about Magic: The Gathering that also covers videogames, movies, music and parenting. Hosts Dave, Stan and Shane talk about the Magic formats they have been playing, the games they have finished and the daily embarrassments they endure, according to the show's website and feed. The show has published 411 episodes since December 2018, usually around an hour long.
The show has a 4.9 average rating from 314 ratings on Apple Podcasts. Based on those signals, the audience is estimated at roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward adult men who play tabletop and videogames. These figures are estimates, not published numbers.
The feed names Heavy Play and ManaTraders as sponsors, and the show also takes Patreon support. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode. The show suits card gaming accessory brands and gaming services looking to reach Magic players.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Dive Down can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Dive Down
How much does The Dive Down charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates run about $40 to $200 per episode, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode and a rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads.
What is The Dive Down about?
The Dive Down is a weekly podcast about Magic: The Gathering that also covers videogames, movies, music and parenting, hosted by Dave, Stan and Shane.
How do I contact The Dive Down about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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