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The Diablo Podcast is a weekly (or more often) podcast produced by The Unofficial Diablo Site, Diablo.IncGamers.com. Hosted by long-time Diablo community member Flux, TDP covers recent news and controversial issues in the Diablo community, features in-depth discussion and debate about game issues, and hosts regular interviews with game developers and members of the Diablo Community.

New episodes are posted regularly on Diablo.IncGamers.com and can be listened to through iTunes or via direct mp3 download, or watched via YouTube.
- All Diablo 3 Podcasts by news category.

Full show archives sorted by year.

2016 Episodes

TDP #195: 2015 Year in Review Pt2

Current events including the end of Season 4 and the approach of Season 5, plus Season Journey issues and learning from Overwatch’s failure/success. Then it’s 2015 Year in Review time, with coverage of the second half of last year. Featuring N3rdwards, Empty1, and Flux.

Posted on: 6 January, 2015.
Length: 1:16:25
[xx Watch, listen, or download].

TDP #196: Patch 2.4 and Season Five

Patch 2.4 is live and Season Five is just days away. Let’s review the new features in the patch and talk about Season Five plans. Plus, Dave Brevik returning to Blizzard? Featuring DaveTheBrave and Flux.

Posted on: 14 January, 2015.
Length: 1:01:05
Watch, listen, or download.

TDP #197: Season Five, Weekend #1

The first weekend of Season Five is in the books and how did the rushing and patch 2.4 changes play out? Is a party no longer required for fast leveling? Are Set Dungeons just lame? Featuring Wolfpaq, Aahz, and Flux.

Posted on: January 20, 2015.
Length: 57:45
Watch, listen, or download.

TDP #198: Set Dungeon Despair

Set Dungeons are debated at length in this episode. Some hate them, some tolerate them; is the whole thing a half-baked feature that should be suspended? Also SP vs. MP exp curve, Ancient weapon crafting bottlenecks, and S5 power creep. Featuring Aahz, N3rdwards, and Flux.

Posted on: 27 January, 2015.
Length: 1:15:30
Watch, listen, or download.

TDP #199: Power Creep or Power Leap?

Players have blasted through GR100 and it seems like everyone is already 20GRs higher than last season. Is this Power Creep or Power Leap? Is Torment 10 obsolete already? Plus, no DPS meter, and Set Dungeons still suck. Featuring N3rdwards, Muggs, and Flux.

Posted on: 5 February, 2015.
Length: 1:24:06
Watch, listen, or download.

TDP #200: Diablo 3 Legendary Item Postmortem

Our 200th episode delves deeply into the best and worst of Diablo III’s legendary items, following in the path of developer John Yang’s recent “Ten Items in Ten Minutes” lightning Diablo 3 Item Postmortem talk. Aahz and Flux discuss and debate The RoRG, Furnace, Unity, and many other legendary item milestones in Diablo III. Plus a bonus anti-Set Dungeon rant when you least expect it.

Posted on: 19 February, 2015.
Length: 1:01:33
Watch, listen, or download.

TDP #201: Legendary Gems and Episode #1-101 Review

Our big Diablo 3 Anniversary Podcast rolls out content galore, with conversation about Power Creep and brainstorming about the least-used Legendary Gems. Then it’s time for nostalgia, with a fast-paced review of the most memorable shows from our first 100 episodes. We hit all the important milestones and wacky misadventures during the development and first year of Diablo 3. Featuring Aahz, N3rdwards, Muggs, and Flux.

Posted on: 25 February, 2015.
Length: 2:28:03
Watch, listen, or download.

Episodes are archived by year:

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 ** All [http://diablo.incgamers.com/news/diii-net/diablo-3-podcast Diablo 3 Podcasts by news category].
-Full show archives are listed below, sorted by year.
+Full show archives sorted by year.
 * [[The Diablo Podcast: 2011 Episodes]]
 * [[The Diablo Podcast: 2012 Episodes]]
 * [[The Diablo Podcast: 2013 Episodes]]
 * [[The Diablo Podcast: 2014 Episodes]]
+* [[The Diablo Podcast: 2015 Episodes]]
+* [[The Diablo Podcast: 2016 Episodes]]
-==2015 Episodes==
-Most recent on top.
+==2016 Episodes==
-===TDP #188: S4 + Dev Chat Postmortem===
+===TDP #195: 2015 Year in Review Pt2 ===
-Season Four is going strong, but are our panelists? Plus postmortem analysis of last week’s Diablo 3 developer chat: EXP Wars! MP vs. SP vs. botting, Season Journey appreciation, Hardcore grows too easy, and Skovos D3X2 hints? Featuring N3rdwards, Empty1, and Flux.
+Current events including the end of Season 4 and the approach of Season 5, plus Season Journey issues and learning from Overwatch’s failure/success. Then it’s 2015 Year in Review time, with coverage of the second half of last year. Featuring N3rdwards, Empty1, and Flux.
-* Posted on: 9 September, 2015.
+* Posted on: 6 January, 2015.
-* Length: 1:29:23
+* Length: 1:16:25
-* '''[http://www.diabloii.net/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-188-s4-dev-chat-postmortem Watch, listen, or download].'''
+* '''[xx Watch, listen, or download].'''
-===TDP #187: Season 4 and Patch 2.3===
+===TDP #196: Patch 2.4 and Season Five ===
-Season 4 is underway and Patch 2.3 has brought countless new features to the game. Using Kanai’s Cube for *real*, trying new builds in S4, botting consuming softcore, Torment farming sweetspots, and playing defensively. Featuring MJinSpace and Flux.
+Patch 2.4 is live and Season Five is just days away. Let’s review the new features in the patch and talk about Season Five plans. Plus, Dave Brevik returning to Blizzard? Featuring DaveTheBrave and Flux.
-* Posted on: 3 September, 2015.
+* Posted on: 14 January, 2015.
-* Length: 56:34
+* Length: 1:01:05
-* '''[http://www.diabloii.net/blog/comments/the-diablo-3-podcast-187-season-4-and-patch-2-3 Watch, listen, or download].'''
+* '''[http://www.diabloii.net/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-196-patch-2-4-and-season-five Watch, listen, or download].'''
-===TDP #186: Cross-Game Promos and S4 Plans===
+===TDP #197: Season Five, Weekend #1 ===
-Season 4 approaches and fans plan for the event. Plus debate over D3’s out-dated graphics, the “unannounced Diablo project” art director, Blizzcon D3X2 hints, how D4 @ Blizzcon could be a nightmare, and Patch 2.3 rants. Featuring Tyr, Katniss, N3rdwards, and Flux.
+The first weekend of Season Five is in the books and how did the rushing and patch 2.4 changes play out? Is a party no longer required for fast leveling? Are Set Dungeons just lame? Featuring Wolfpaq, Aahz, and Flux.
-* Posted on: 24 August, 2015.
+* Posted on: January 20, 2015.
-* Length: 1:47:53
+* Length: 57:45
-* '''[http://www.diabloii.net/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-186-cross-game-promos-and-s4-plans Watch, listen, or download].'''
+* '''[http://www.diabloii.net/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-197-season-five-weekend-1 Watch, listen, or download].'''
-===TDP #185: Too Long Season 3?===
+===TDP #198: Set Dungeon Despair ===
-Two first time guests join the show to talk about Season Three running too long, Kanai’s Cube, disappointment over no D3X2 at Gamescom, and Blizzcon 2015 hopes. Featuring Dragoonus, Dave the Brave, and Flux.
+Set Dungeons are debated at length in this episode. Some hate them, some tolerate them; is the whole thing a half-baked feature that should be suspended? Also SP vs. MP exp curve, Ancient weapon crafting bottlenecks, and S5 power creep. Featuring Aahz, N3rdwards, and Flux.
-* Posted on: 6 August, 2015.
+* Posted on: 27 January, 2015.
-* Length: 1:12:48
+* Length: 1:15:30
-* '''[http://www.diabloii.net/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-185-too-long-season-3 Watch, listen, or download].'''
+* '''[http://www.diabloii.net/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-198-set-dungeon-despair Watch, listen, or download].'''
-===TDP #184: Patch 2.3.1 & Witch Doctors===
+===TDP #199: Power Creep or Power Leap? ===
-Patch 2.3.1 on the PTR made a lot of changes, especially to the Witch Doctor. Much discussion of that class, plus Reflects Damage changes, Kanai’s Cube tweaks, Paragon 2000 is broken, and more. Featuring Xanth, Empty1, and Flux.
+Players have blasted through GR100 and it seems like everyone is already 20GRs higher than last season. Is this Power Creep or Power Leap? Is Torment 10 obsolete already? Plus, no DPS meter, and Set Dungeons still suck. Featuring N3rdwards, Muggs, and Flux.
-* Posted on: 29 July, 2015.
+* Posted on: 5 February, 2015.
-* Length: 1:17:54
+* Length: 1:24:06
-* '''[http://www.diabloii.net/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-184-patch-2-3-1-witch-doctors Watch, listen, or download].'''
+* '''[http://www.diabloii.net/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-199-power-creep-or-power-leap Watch, listen, or download].'''
-===TDP #183: Patch 2.3 Season 4 Testing===
+===TDP #200: Diablo 3 Legendary Item Postmortem ===
-Testing Season 4 in Patch 2.3, enjoying the Season Journey, Kanai’s Cube strategy, no “slow rolling” = few LGems, the benefits of Torment 7-10, materials balance in 2.3, and Reflects Damage must go. Featuring MJiNSpace and Flux.
+Our 200th episode delves deeply into the best and worst of Diablo III’s legendary items, following in the path of developer John Yang’s recent “Ten Items in Ten Minutes” lightning Diablo 3 Item Postmortem talk. Aahz and Flux discuss and debate The RoRG, Furnace, Unity, and many other legendary item milestones in Diablo III. Plus a bonus anti-Set Dungeon rant when you least expect it.
-* Posted on: 21 July, 2015.
+* Posted on: 19 February, 2015.
-* Length: 1:09:39
+* Length: 1:01:33
-* '''[http://www.diabloii.net/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-183-patch-2-3-season-4-testing Watch, listen, or download].'''
+* '''[http://www.diabloii.net/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-200-legendary-item-postmortem Watch, listen, or download].'''
-===TDP #182: PTR Patch 2.3.0, Week One===
+===TDP #201: Legendary Gems and Episode #1-101 Review ===
-The first week of Patch 2.3.0 on the PTR was awesome, if you could ever get into a game. Kanai’s Cube skills and recipe economy issues, new Monk item sets, GR ranking snapshot controversy, and much more. Featuring N3rdwards, Muggs, and Flux.
+Our big Diablo 3 Anniversary Podcast rolls out content galore, with conversation about Power Creep and brainstorming about the least-used Legendary Gems. Then it’s time for nostalgia, with a fast-paced review of the most memorable shows from our first 100 episodes. We hit all the important milestones and wacky misadventures during the development and first year of Diablo 3. Featuring Aahz, N3rdwards, Muggs, and Flux.
-* Posted on: 7 July, 2015.
+* Posted on: 25 February, 2015.
-* Length: 1:21:57
+* Length: 2:28:03
-* '''[http://www.diabloii.net/blog/comments/the-diablo-3-podcast-182-ptr-patch-2-3-0-week-one Watch, listen, or download].'''
+* '''[http://www.diabloii.net/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-201-lgems-episode-1-101-review Watch, listen, or download].'''
-===TDP #181: Patch 2.3 Item Sets===
-Patch 2.3 coming very soon to the PTR, so more analysis, including new and improved Item Set properties from datamining. Also T7-T10 scaling issues, shared LGems, and purist mode Hardcore? Featuring Aahz, N3rdwards, and Flux.
+Episodes are archived by year:
-* Posted on: 30 June, 2015.
-* Length: 1:09:56
-* '''[http://www.diabloii.net/blog/comments/the-diablo-3-podcast-181-patch-2-3-item-sets Watch, listen, or download].'''
-===TDP #180: Patch 2.3.0 Preview!===
-The Patch 2.3 Preview is blowing up with new content, and it’s all discussed on this show. [[Kanai’s Cube]] and all the new legendary passives, Torment 7-10, the [[Ruins of Sescheron]], combat tweaks, removed [[Wave of Trials]], and more. Featuring Flux, AdAstra, and Tyr.
-* Posted on: 24 June, 2015.
-* Length: 1:15:44
-* '''[http://www.diabloii.net/blog/comments/the-diablo-3-podcast-180-patch-2-3-0-preview Watch, listen, or download].'''
-===TDP #179: Mini-Seasons and the Stash Crisis===
-Botting is ruining D3, mini-seasons with odd rules would be fun, should Item Sets grant bonuses for fewer items equipped, the lack of variety in Legendary Rings, and and WTF no more stash space yet? Featuring Mjinspace and Flux.
-* Posted on: 23 June, 2015.
-* Length: 1:29:13
-* '''[http://www.diabloii.net/blog/comments/the-diablo-3-podcast-179-mini-seasons-and-the-stash-crisis Watch, listen, or download].'''
-===TDP #178: Learning to Love RNG===
-The Diabloii.net Podcast covers HC death and speedy rebirth, the 1000 Shard club, why no one cares that MF still works, Grifts vs. T6 Rifts, and the joys and pains of RNG. Plus shorter themed seasons, like No-Sets? Featuring N3rdwards, Tyr, and Flux.
-* Posted on: 17 June, 2015.
-* Length: 1:28:54
-* '''[http://www.diabloii.net/blog/comments/the-diablo-3-podcast-178-learning-to-love-rng Watch, listen, or download].'''
-===TDP #177: The GR50 Club===
-Flux, Xanth, and Mjinspace discuss recent game news, including the GR50 Club, playing 10+ hours a day, if weapon damage ruins itemization, and Stash 4 Cash vs. Play 2 Win. Plus Blizzcon 2015 hopes and plans.
-* Posted on: 19 June, 2015.
-* Length: 1:20:46
-* '''[http://www.diabloii.net/blog/comments/the-diablo-3-podcast-177-the-gr50-club Watch, listen, or download].'''
-===TDP #176: Chinese D3 Stash for Cash… Why Not Here?===
-Stash for Cash in Chinese D3 should go worldwide, no-legendary Leaderboards, item hackers busted, WoW selfies, and why all the best builds ever are live now. Featuring Master X, AdAstra, and Flux.
-* Posted on: 29 May, 2015.
-* Length: 1:14:14
-* '''[http://www.diabloii.net/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-176-chinese-d3-stash-for-cash-why-not-here Watch, listen, or download].'''
-===TDP #175: D3’s 3rd Anniversary + Plus Secret Cows===
-Diablo 3’s Third Anniversary special cow level debuts, plus conversation about power creep and GR40 becoming the new GR30, if the Infernal Machine needs fixes, and whether D3X2 will debut at E3, Gamescom, Blizzcon, or ever? Featuring MJNSpace, N3rwards, and Flux.
-* Posted on: 19 May, 2015.
-* Length: 1:19:28
-* '''[http://www.diabloii.net/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-175-d3s-3rd-anniversary-plus-secret-cows Watch, listen, or download].'''
-===TDP #174: DH Sets, GRift Records, & D3X2===
-Lots of content/topics this week, including perma-CC issues, DH set debates, CoE ring and buff icon issues, player UI mods, expanded Grift leaderboards, and D3 expansion #2 theorizing. Featuring Katniss, AdAstra, and Flux.
-* Posted on: 11 May, 2015.
-* Length: 1:35:24
-* '''[http://www.diabloii.net/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-174-dh-sets-grift-records-d3x2 Watch, listen, or download].'''
-===TDP #173: Power Creep and Spin2Win Barbs===
-Season Three marches on with massive power creep in higher GRifts. Are higher levels of Torment required, or will the removal of Realm of Trials solve the problem? Also, why doesn’t anyone want to play with Spin2Win Barbs, do Seasons need more incentives, and does anyone really want to play Thorns? Featuring N3rdwards, Master X, and Flux.
-- See more at: http://www.diabloii.net/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-173-power-creep-and-spin2win-barbs#sthash.l68ZB3mJ.dpuf===
-s.
-* Posted on: 28 April, 2015.
-* Length: 1:13:18
-* '''[http://www.diabloii.net/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-173-power-creep-and-spin2win-barbs Watch, listen, or download].'''
-===TDP #172: Fun Legendary Items & The Blood Shard Exploit===
-What’s it like to start a new season in Hardcore vs. Softcore? Plus, the best new builds and most fun new legendary/set items in Patch 2.2 and Season 3. Also, Blizzcon tix have sold out, and is power creep making Torment 10+ necessary? Featuring M0uakkai and Muggs.
-* Posted on: 21 April, 2015.
-* Length: 1:27:25
-* '''[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-172-fun-legendary-items-the-blood-shard-exploit Watch, listen, or download].'''
-===TDP #171: Season 3 + Fun New DH and Monk Builds===
-Season Three begins, but is the fresh start still fun? Plus why so many Treasure Goblins, fun new Demon Hunter and Monk builds, the mystery of Mortick’s Brace and Blizzard’s rush to start v2.2, and long term Season Three plans. Featuring Master X, MJNSpace, and Flux.
-* Posted on: 13 April, 2015.
-* Length: 55:00
-* '''[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-171-season-3-fun-new-dh-and-monk-builds Watch, listen, or download].'''
-===TDP #170: End of S2 and Patch 2.2 Preview===
-Diablo 3 Podcast conversation about the end of Season Two, and a big preview of the changes coming this week in Patch 2.2. Also, pushing highest GRifts, and the horror of the male Wizard in Delsere’s bikini armor. Featuring MJNSpace, N3rdwards, and Flux.
-* Posted on: April 6, 2015.
-* Length: 1:12:36
-* '''[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-3-podcast-170-end-of-s2-and-patch-2-2-preview Watch, listen, or download].'''
-===TDP #169: S2’s Last Week and GRift Heights===
-What to do in the last week of Season Two, and how to prepare for Season Three? Plus higher Greater Rift strategy and death avoidance, SUPERKADALA, and a shared Legendary Gem interface. Featuring Tyr, Mjinspace, and Flux.
-* Posted on: 30 March, 2015.
-* Length: 1:16:20
-* '''[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-3-podcast-169-s2s-last-week-and-grift-heights Watch, listen, or download].'''
-===TDP #168: Season Three and RoS Year One===
-Lots to cover this episode, with Season 2 ending and a Season 3 start date, a new patch on the PTR, and the Reaper of Souls one year anniversary fast approaching. Plus debate over Ancient weapons, the needed 7th items in RoS sets, and seasonal exclusive legendaries. Featuring Tyr, Xanth, and Flux.
-* Posted on: 23 March, 2015.
-* Length: 1:15:35
-* '''[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-168-season-three-and-ros-year-one Watch, listen, or download].'''
-===TDP #167: The Crusader & Massive Barb Buffs ===
-Why the Crusader is great, plus Patch 2.2.0 changes, including the massive Barbarian IK set buffs. Also Rift changes on the PTR, Blood Shard cap increases, new LGems, and why double Unity has gone obsolete. Featuring Katniss, N3rdwards, and Flux.
-* Posted on: 16 March, 2015.
-* Length: 1:05:24
-* '''[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-167-crusader-massive-barb-buffs Watch, listen, or download].'''
-===TDP #166: D3’s Seven Design Pillars + PTR===
-Josh Mosqueira’s GDC presentation on all the ways that RoS fixed D3’s mistakes brought up the original D3’s “Seven Design Pillars.” What were those 7 pillars and why did the game largely fail to achieve them? Plus more PTR testing and Natalya’s Set debate. Featuring N3rdwards, MJNspace, and Flux.
-* Posted on: 9 March, 2015.
-* Length: 1:24:05
-* '''[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-166-d3s-seven-design-pillars-ptr Watch, listen, or download].'''
-===TDP #165: Patch 2.2.0 on the PTR, Part 2===
-The second half of our big Patch 2.2.0 discussion. This show focuses on the new item sets and legendary items for the Wizard, Witch Doctor, Monk, and Demon Hunter, plus a farewell to potions. Featuring Wolfpaq, M0uikki, and Flux.
-* Posted on: 4 March, 2015.
-* Length: 58:52
-* '''[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-165-patch-2-2-0-ptr-part-2 Watch, listen, or download].'''
-===TDP #164: Patch 2.2.0 on the PTR===
-Patch 2.2.0 opened up on the PTR last Tuesday, and after nearly a week of testing we’ve got evaluations on the item set updates, new Rift maps, Quality of Life improvements, and fixing the RoRG suggestions. Featuring Flux, Xanth, and Tyr.
-* Posted on: 2 March, 2015.
-* Length: 52:37
-* '''[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-164-patch-2-2-0-ptr Watch, listen, or download].'''
-===TDP #163: Season Two and Patch 2.2.0===
-Season Two, week one in review, plus Patch 2.2.0 preview debate: more six-piece item sets, new goblin types, new bounties and exploration mode, plus Diablo 3 “first world problems.” Featuring Wolfpaq, Muggs, and Flux.
-* Posted on: 23 February, 2015.
-* Length: 1:15:41
-* '''[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-163-season-two-and-patch-2-2-0 Watch, listen, or download].'''
-===TDP #162: Season Two, Weekend One===
-Season Two began on Friday, and it’s time to recap the weekend. Rushing races, preparing for level 70, RNG heartbreaks, fast leveling strategies, new season camaraderie, and more. Featuring N3rdwards, Master X, m0uikkai, Amedon, and Flux.
-* Posted on: 16 February, 2015.
-* Length: 52:58
-* '''[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-162-season-two-weekend-one Watch, listen, or download].'''
-===TDP #161: Season Two Pre-Game Show===
-Reaper of Souls Season Two is upon us! How best to reach 70 and beyond, which of the new Season Two Legendary Items are intriguing, and more. Plus a bonus debate on the controversial Realm of Trials. Show features Wolfpaq, N3rdwards, and Flux, plus bonus first time guests Tyr, Master X, and m0uikkai.
-* Posted on: 13 February, 2015.
-* Length: 1:16:18
-* '''[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-161-season-two-pre-game-show Watch, listen, or download].'''
-===TDP #160: Patch 2.1.2 Goes Live===
-The long-awaited Patch 2.1.2 went live last week with lots of big game changes. Show topics include Ancient Items, Rift density improvements, changes to Sunwuko’s and Marauder’s sets, Realm of Trials, auto-pickup and QoL requests, and more Featuring Aahz and Flux.
-* Posted on: 15 January, 2015.
-* Length: 59:13
-* '''[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-160-patch-2-1-2-goes-live Watch, listen, or download].'''
-Older shows are detailed on the annual archives pages:
 * [[The Diablo Podcast: 2011 Episodes]]
 * [[The Diablo Podcast: 2012 Episodes]]
 * [[The Diablo Podcast: 2013 Episodes]]
 * [[The Diablo Podcast: 2014 Episodes]]
+* [[The Diablo Podcast: 2015 Episodes]]
+* [[The Diablo Podcast: 2016 Episodes]]
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