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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[edit | edit source]

TDP #195: 2015 Year in Review Pt2[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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
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TDP #197: Season Five, Weekend #1[edit | edit source]

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
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TDP #198: Set Dungeon Despair[edit | edit source]

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
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TDP #199: Power Creep or Power Leap?[edit | edit source]

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
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TDP #200: Diablo 3 Legendary Item Postmortem[edit | edit source]

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
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TDP #201: Legendary Gems and Episode #1-101 Review[edit | edit source]

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
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TDP #202: Augmenting Ancients and Avoiding Set Dungeons[edit | edit source]

We debate current game issues including power creep, competing against botters, the ancient item augmentation struggle, and the ridiculous lengths players will go to avoid Set Dungeons. Then it’s time for some more Anniversary review, as we cover TDP #102-125, hitting the super-busy second half of 2013, including the Reaper of souls reveal and beta test. Featuring Tyr, N3rdwards, and Flux.

Posted on: March 3, 2015.
Length: 1:33:01
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TDP #203: Patch 2.4.1 Preview & PTR Testing[edit | edit source]

Patch 2.4.1 is live on the PTR and we analyze the big and small changes for gameplay, Demon Hunter and Wizard, plus all the new Legendary Gem options. Featuring Flux and N3rdwards.

Posted on: March 17, 2015.
Length: 1:21:01
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TDP #204: Auditions and Patch 2.4 Worries[edit | edit source]

Three first time guests in this installment, as we discuss recent play, Patch 2.4 worries, Set Dungeons, Botter banning, and more. Featuring Cinful, Mel, Captain Goldfish, and Flux.

Posted on: April 8, 2015.
Length: 1:41:40
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TDP #205: Ban Waves and D3 Shrinkage[edit | edit source]

Season Five goes out with surprise ban waves and community joy, Patch 2.4 pros and cons, plus controversy as the Diablo 3 team continues to shrink… Featuring Tyr, N3rdwards, and Flux.

Posted on: April 20, 2015.
Length: 1:15:20
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TDP #206: Season Six Begins![edit | edit source]

Season Six kicked off over the weekend and we discuss the fun. Rushing strategies, P500 in two days, the best new OP classes/builds, power creep increases, botters running scared, and more. Featuring N3rdwards, Muggs, and Flux.

Posted on: May 4, 2015.
Length: 40:45
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TDP #207: Season 6 Power Creep + Botters Beaten?[edit | edit source]

Season Six marches on with fewer botters and tons of power creep. Can D3 sustain players going 10-15 GRs higher every season? Also, Diablo 3’s fourth anniversary thoughts. Featuring Captain Goldfish, James, N3rdwards, and Flux.

Posted on: May 27, 2015.
Length: 1:11:52
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TDP #208: Top Ten Barbarian Skills[edit | edit source]

A fun and argument-filled ranking of the Barbarian’s Top Ten skills. Plus “Firebug” wizards take over the rankings, Jay Wilson leaves Blizzard, and the Warcraft movie debuts. Featuring Cpt. Goldfish, Aahz, and Flux.

Posted on: June 15, 2015.
Length: 1:24:11
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TDP #209: Top Ten Wizard Skills[edit | edit source]

Patch 2.4.2 has hit the PTR and the changes are worth discussing. Also, we debate the Top Ten Wizard skills, with two Wizard experts and lots of opinions, many of them in disagreement. Featuring N3rdwards, HolyKnight, Cpt. Goldfish, and Flux.

Posted on: June 22, 2015.
Length: 1:30:11
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TDP #210: Top 10 Crusader Skills[edit | edit source]

Patch 2.4.2 PTR testing, discussion of the big “meta” changes coming to end game parties, the state of Hardcore vs. Softcore, and our debate over the Top 10 Crusader skills. Featuring Leviathan, James, and Flux.

Posted on: June 29, 2015.
Length: 1:31:29
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TDP #211: Josh Mosqueira Exits + Top 10 Monk Skills[edit | edit source]

Big news as Josh Mosqueira announces his departure from Blizzard. Is Diablo 3 development done? Also v2.4.2 PTR testing and our class skill ranking continues with a controversial Top 10 Monk skills.

Posted on: July 8, 2015.
Length: 2:04:12
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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]]
-=TDP Episode Guide=
+* [[The Diablo Podcast: 2013 Episodes]]
-Brief summaries of each episode. Click the "view it here" links to see the full news posts and links to grab each episode via iTunes, YouTube, or via the direct mp3 file.
+* [[The Diablo Podcast: 2014 Episodes]]
+* [[The Diablo Podcast: 2015 Episodes]]
-For reasons of space, this page shows only the shows from the current year. Past shows are fully described on the archives pages, and all episodes can still be viewed and listened to via their original news posts.
+* [[The Diablo Podcast: 2016 Episodes]]
-* [[The Diablo Podcast: 2011 Episodes]] -- 54 episodes counting down to and covering the Diablo 3 beta test.
-* [[The Diablo Podcast: 2012 Episodes]] -- 30 episodes covering the run up to release and the first half-year of Diablo 3.
-* [[The Diablo Podcast: 2013 Episodes]] -- 43 episodes covering the first full year of Diablo 3, with the [[Reaper of Souls]] announcement in late 2013.
-==2015 Episodes==
-Most recent on top.
-===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].'''
-==2014 Episodes==
-===TDP #129: Reaper of Souls Beta, Legendaries, Bounties, and Slow Paragon Levels===
-Reaper of Souls beta discussion covers legendary item drop rates, power, and build-changing, plus why bounties are probably too rewarding, why the Inventory is definitely too small, and Paragon levels are too slow. Featuring Flux, Rankil, and Xanth.
-* Posted on: 13 January, 2014.
-* Length: 1:01:00
-* '''[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-129-reaper-souls-beta-legendaries-bounties-slow-paragon-levels Watch, listen, or download].'''
-===TDP #130: Reaper of Souls Beta, Gambling, Nephalem Rifts, and Patching===
-Reaper of Souls beta discussion covers gambling and Blood Shards, the highs and lows of Nephalem Rifts, changing (or not) the game incentives to always rush through everything, class balance and new RoS builds, and top fixes requested in the upcoming RoS beta patch. Featuring Flux, Rankil, and Xanth.
-* Posted on: 15 January, 2014.
-* Length: 51:50
-* '''[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-130-reaper-souls-beta-gambling-nephalem-rifts-patching Watch, listen, or download].'''
-===TDP #131: Legendary (non) Drop Rate and Patch Skill Changes===
-Reaper of Souls beta test discussion with a focus on the very disappointing Legendary item drop rate, the new Infernal Machine, big patch skill changes, Blizzard’s D3 MVPs growing restless, EXP issues, and more. Featuring Flux, Xanth, and Wolfpaq.
-* Posted on: 21 January, 2014.
-* Length: 1:1:25
-* '''[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-131-legendary-non-drop-rate-patch-skill-changes Watch, listen, or download].'''
-===TDP #132: No Legacy Enchanting and Class Balance===
-Big changes lately in Diablo 3. Split-farming fixed, legacy items are no-enchant, legendary item drop buffs, Torment-only legendaries, Nephalem Rifts buffed, and class balance issues. Featuring Flux, Neinball, and Xanth.
-* Posted on: 6 February, 2014.
-* Length: 1:12:34
-* '''[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-3-podcast-132-no-legacy-enchanting-and-class-balance Watch, listen, or download].'''
-===TDP #133: Diablo 3 Developer John Yang Livestream===
-Diablo 3 developer John Yang joins a livestream for an hour of Reaper of Souls conversation. Topics include Barb nerfs, Demon Hunter changes, crafting costs, legendary items, and much more.
-* Posted on: 21 February, 2014.
-* Length: 1:07:24
-* '''[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-3-podcast-133-diablo-3-developer-john-yang-livestream Watch, listen, or download].'''
-===TDP #134: Dev Chats, Build-Changing Legendaries, and the Launch Party===
-Reaper of Souls beta chat including recent D3 dev livestreams, build-changing legendaries, the power of Paragon Points now that experience grows so quickly, and RoS launch party plans. Featuring Flux, Neinball, and Holyknight.
-* Posted on: 24 February, 2014.
-* Length: 1:05:47
-* '''[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-3-podcast-134-dev-chats-build-changing-legendaries-and-the-launch-party Watch, listen, or download].'''
-===TDP #135: Diablo 3 v2, Clans, Class Changes, and 17th Anniversary===
-Diablo 3 version 2 had a great first week with much player excite. Topics include class changes pros and cons, build-defining legendaries, too-smart Smart Drops, First World clan Problems, and Diabloii.net’s 17th anniversary. Featuring Flux, Rankil, and Sentarius.
-* Posted on: 4 March, 2014.
-* Length: 1:14:12
-* '''[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-3-podcast-135-diablo-3-v2-clans-class-changes Watch, listen, or download].'''
-===TDP #136: D3v2 and the Reaper is Approaching===
-Reaper of Souls is approaching fast, with Diablo 3 version 2 and new awesome legendary items to keep us busy until then. Paragon levels and Pools of Reflection, plus Diablo 3 ladder teases. Featuring Flux, Katniss, and Neinball.
-* Posted on: 18 March, 2014.
-* Length: 1:23:03
-* '''[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-136-d3v2-reaper-approaching Watch, listen, or download].'''
-===TDP #137: RoS Launch Party & First Impressions===
-The Reaper of Souls launch party was a blast, and the game’s launch went nearly flawlessly. Surprised? Relieved? Excited? All of the above? Flux, Katniss, Wolfpaq, and Neinball discuss their launch party experience and offer first impressions of Reaper of Souls.
-* Posted on: 29 March, 2014.
-* Length: 1:08:20
-* '''[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-3-reaper-of-souls-podcast-137-launch-party-and-first-impressions Watch, listen, or download].'''
-===TDP #138:RoS Week One! ===
-Reaper of Souls has been live for a week, and there’s much to discuss. Changes since the Beta test ended, first classes played, Adventure Mode, Gambling and Blood Shards, Paragon Points, Nephalem Rifts, and more. Featuring Flux, Xanth, and Ynzerg.
-* Posted on: 2 April, 2014.
-* Length: 1:18:38
-* '''[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-reaper-souls-podcast-138-ros-week-one Watch, listen, or download].'''
-===TDP #139: “RoSS” Reviews and Crusader Patch Buffs===
-Patch 2.0.4 brought big changes and buffs, including major changes to skills, especially for the Crusader. Is the class awesome now? Also, Reaper of Souls reviews are running lower scores than D3, even though everyone says RoS is a big improvement. Rush of IncGamers.com discusses the sad state of gaming reviews and “journalism.” Podcast features Flux, Rush, and Katniss.
-* Posted on: 12 April, 2014.
-* Length: 1:06:32
-* '''[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-139-ross-reviews-crusader-patch-buffs Watch, listen, or download].'''
-===TDP #140: The “Weakest” Crusader, Torment, and Toughness===
-Fans have named the Wizard the strongest and the Crusader the weakest class. How can the new guy be so unloved? Also, DPS meters, Torment 4-6 item hunting, Toughness strategy, and the Monk’s terrible Sets. Featuring Flux, Muggs, and JrMint.
-* Posted on: 22 April, 2014.
-* Length: 1:12:08
-* '''[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-140-weakest-crusader-torment-toughness Watch, listen, or download].'''
-===TDP #141: Conspiracy Theories!===
-Diablo 3 conspiracy theories! Can RNG can be cheated, do we know the weighting for all legendary drops, and more. Also the joy of clans, legendary material hunting, and feeling forced to play Torment. Featuring Flux, Rankil, and Muggs.
-* Posted on: 6 May, 2014.
-* Length: 1:22:31
-* '''[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-3-podcast-141-conspiracy-theories Watch, listen, or download].'''
-===TDP #142: Crusader Buffs and Patch 2.0.5===
-Patch 2.0.5 buffed many things, but most of all the Crusader. Is the class awesome now? Xanth argues that WD is the best class. Community double legendary drop rate should last forever? How would Diablo 3 change with hard caps on Crit Chance and Crit Damage?
-* Posted on: 19 May, 2014.
+==2016 Episodes==
-* Length: 1:16:02
-* '''[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-142-crusader-buffs-patch-2-0-5 Watch, listen, or download].'''
+===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.
-===TDP #143: Leg Mats RIP and v2.1 Anticipation===
+* Posted on: 6 January, 2015.
+* Length: 1:16:25
+* '''[xx Watch, listen, or download].'''
-Legendary Materials were junked in the recent Patch 2.0.6. Why are they gone and how is the game poorer for their absence? Also, ladders and Patch 2.1 anticipation, plus lots of rambling digressions. Featuring Flux and Neinball.
-* Posted on: 13 June, 2014.
-* Length: 58:15
-* '''[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-143-leg-mats-rip-v2-1-anticipation 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.
-===TDP #144: PTR, Greater Rifts, and Legendary Gems===
+* Posted on: 14 January, 2015.
+* Length: 1:01:05
+* '''[http://www.diabloii.net/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-196-patch-2-4-and-season-five Watch, listen, or download].'''
-Diablo 3 Patch 2.1 is up on the PTR and bristling with new features. Flux is joined by first time podcast guests N3rdwards and Empty1 to discuss Greater Rifts, Legendary Gems, Death Penalties, and go in depth into the Wizard class.
-* Posted on: 14 July, 2014.
-* Length: 48:55
-* '''[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-144-ptr-greater-rifts-legendary-gems 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.
-===TDP #145: Greater Rifts and Monk Problems===
+* Posted on: January 20, 2015.
+* Length: 57:45
+* '''[http://www.diabloii.net/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-197-season-five-weekend-1 Watch, listen, or download].'''
-Greater Rifts are a great new feature, but there are pros and cons. Monks are not so great, with devoted Monastics deeply worried about the class. Higher difficulty is the source of all rewards in RoS, putting huge pressure on the devs to balance the classes. Show features Xanth, Neinball, and Flux.
-* Posted on: 18 July, 2014.
-* Length: 58:46
-* '''[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-145-greater-rifts-monk-problems 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.
-===TDP #146: Patch 2.1, Story, and Blizzcon D3X2?===
+* Posted on: 27 January, 2015.
+* Length: 1:15:30
+* '''[http://www.diabloii.net/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-198-set-dungeon-despair Watch, listen, or download].'''
-Lots on this show, including PTR Patch 2.1’s big changes, legendary item buffs, Paragon 1000 achieved, the Stash space emergency and micro-transactions, Diablo 3’s story and “demon soul hooks,” and Blizzcon 2014 Diablo 3 expansion announcement expectations. Featuring Flux, N3rdwords and Neinball.
-* Posted on: 19 August, 2014.
-* Length: 56:50
-* '''[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-146-patch-2-1-story-blizzcon-d3x2 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.
-===TDP #147: Seasons! Prep, Planning, and Caffeine===
+* Posted on: 5 February, 2015.
+* Length: 1:24:06
+* '''[http://www.diabloii.net/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-199-power-creep-or-power-leap Watch, listen, or download].'''
-The first Diablo 3 Season begins this evening and many fans are all fired up. Hear two eager Ladder climbers discuss their D2 Ladders experience, class and build plans, Patch 2.1 adaptations, weekend goals, how long they think the 1000 level 70s of each class will take, and more. Featuring Flux, Nerdwords, and Empty1.
-* Posted on: 29 August, 2014.
-* Length: 49:33
-* '''[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-147-seasons-prep-planning-caffeine 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.
-===TDP #148: Seasons, the First Weekend===
+* Posted on: 19 February, 2015.
+* Length: 1:01:33
+* '''[http://www.diabloii.net/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-200-legendary-item-postmortem Watch, listen, or download].'''
-The first weekend of Diablo 3 Seasons has ended. How did the ladder rushers enjoy the experience? Which fast leveling strategies worked best (and worst), and does the Torment 6 “kill nothing but level fast” cheese need to be fixed? Featuring Wolfpaq, Rankil, N3rdwords, Katniss, and Flux,.
-* Posted on: 1 September, 2014.
-* Length: 1:14:08
-* '''[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-148-seasoned-first-weekend 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.
-===TDP #149: Legendary Gems I/II===
+* Posted on: 25 February, 2015.
+* Length: 2:28:03
+* '''[http://www.diabloii.net/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-201-lgems-episode-1-101-review Watch, listen, or download].'''
-Everything about Legendary Gems in this two-part show. LGem basics, how they’re found and upgraded, why they are so awesome, and then detailed discussion of the best builds, upgrade values, and uses for every gem. Featuring Katniss, Ynzerg, and Flux.
-* Posted on: 16 September, 2014.
+===TDP #202: Augmenting Ancients and Avoiding Set Dungeons ===
-* Length: 51:25
-* '''[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-3-podcast-149-legendary-gems Watch, listen, or download].'''
+We debate current game issues including power creep, competing against botters, the ancient item augmentation struggle, and the ridiculous lengths players will go to avoid Set Dungeons. Then it’s time for some more Anniversary review, as we cover TDP #102-125, hitting the super-busy second half of 2013, including the Reaper of souls reveal and beta test. Featuring Tyr, N3rdwards, and Flux.
+* Posted on: March 3, 2015.
+* Length: 1:33:01
+* '''[http://www.diabloii.net/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-202-augmenting-ancients-and-avoiding-set-dungeons Watch, listen, or download].'''
-===TDP #150: Legendary Gems II/II===
-The second part of our analysis of every Legendary Gem newly added to Diablo 3. We cover the last 11, discussing all of their strengths and weaknesses, what type of build they’re best for, twinking uses, melee-bias, and more. Featuring Flux, Katniss, and Ynzerg.
-* Posted on: 18 September, 2014.
+===TDP #203: Patch 2.4.1 Preview & PTR Testing ===
-* Length: 55:51
-* '''[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-150-legendary-gems-iiii Watch, listen, or download].'''
+Patch 2.4.1 is live on the PTR and we analyze the big and small changes for gameplay, Demon Hunter and Wizard, plus all the new Legendary Gem options. Featuring Flux and N3rdwards.
+* Posted on: March 17, 2015.
+* Length: 1:21:01
+* '''[http://www.diabloii.net/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-203-patch-2-4-1-preview-ptr-testing Watch, listen, or download].'''
-===TDP #151: Greater Rifts = HC Death & LGems===
-Why are players earning more Paragon levels in a month of Seasons than 7 previous months of Reaper of Souls? And Greater Rifts are awesome, but the lure of record times causes a lot of Hardcore deaths. Also, favorite Legendary Gems. Featuring Monstrous, Xanth, and Flux.
-* Posted on: 23 September, 2014.
+===TDP #204: Auditions and Patch 2.4 Worries ===
-* Length: 1:12:24
-* '''[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-151-greater-rifts-hc-death-lgems Watch, listen, or download].'''
+Three first time guests in this installment, as we discuss recent play, Patch 2.4 worries, Set Dungeons, Botter banning, and more. Featuring Cinful, Mel, Captain Goldfish, and Flux.
+* Posted on: April 8, 2015.
+* Length: 1:41:40
+* '''[http://www.diabloii.net/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-204-auditions-and-patch-2-4-worries Watch, listen, or download].'''
-===TDP #152: Realm of Trials & GRift Improvements===
-This show covers numerous changes made in Patch 2.1.1, then focuses intently on fixes and changes needed for the Realm of Trials and Greater Rifts. Why not more player control in selecting the level, competitive PvPvE Grifting, running lower Grifts for Leaderboard record times, etc. Featuring Rankil, N3rdwards, and Flux.
+===TDP #205: Ban Waves and D3 Shrinkage ===
-* Posted on: 8 October, 2014.
+Season Five goes out with surprise ban waves and community joy, Patch 2.4 pros and cons, plus controversy as the Diablo 3 team continues to shrink… Featuring Tyr, N3rdwards, and Flux.
-* Length: 1:07:37
-* '''[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-3-podcast-153-co-op-clans-blizzcon Watch, listen, or download].'''
+* Posted on: April 20, 2015.
+* Length: 1:15:20
+* '''[http://www.diabloii.net/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-205 Watch, listen, or download].'''
-===TDP #153: Co-Op, Clans, & Blizzcon===
-Diablo 3 Podcast conversation about multiplayer co-op issues in Diablo 3. What are the benefits of playing with others? Should there be more party skill bonuses? Why are the Diablo 3 clan tools so meh? The curse of the double-Unity requirement. Show features Aahzmodius, Wolfpaq, and Flux.
+===TDP #206: Season Six Begins! ===
-* Posted on: 14 October, 2014.
+Season Six kicked off over the weekend and we discuss the fun. Rushing strategies, P500 in two days, the best new OP classes/builds, power creep increases, botters running scared, and more. Featuring N3rdwards, Muggs, and Flux.
-* Length: 1:07:37
-* '''[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-3-podcast-153-co-op-clans-blizzcon Watch, listen, or download].'''
+* Posted on: May 4, 2015.
+* Length: 40:45
+* '''[http://www.diabloii.net/blog/comments/diablo-podcast-206-season-six-begins Watch, listen, or download].'''
-===TDP #154: Torment 7-10 and Grift Exploits===
-This episode of the Diablo Podcast covers Greater Rift exploits and their ramifications, fans opinions on the most-needed Gambling fixes, if the game needs Torment 7-10, and what keeps you playing when gear upgrades are done? Featuring Amedon, N3rdwards, and Flux
+===TDP #207: Season 6 Power Creep + Botters Beaten? ===
-* Posted on: 14 October, 2014.
+Season Six marches on with fewer botters and tons of power creep. Can D3 sustain players going 10-15 GRs higher every season? Also, Diablo 3’s fourth anniversary thoughts. Featuring Captain Goldfish, James, N3rdwards, and Flux.
-* Length: 1:01:36
-* '''[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-154-torment-7-10-grift-exploits Watch, listen, or download].'''
+* Posted on: May 27, 2015.
+* Length: 1:11:52
+* '''[http://www.diabloii.net/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-207-s6-power-creep-botters-beaten Watch, listen, or download].'''
-===TDP #155: Favorite Legendary Gems and Achievements===
-The fans have voted their favorite Legendary Gems, but what if LGems could be used on Followers? Why are players suddenly rolling over Greater Rift 50+? Should Achievements grant in-game bonuses as well? And Blizzcon 2014 is coming in just two weeks! Show features HolyKnight3000, Rankil, and Flux
+===TDP #208: Top Ten Barbarian Skills ===
-* Posted on: 29 October, 2014.
+A fun and argument-filled ranking of the Barbarian’s Top Ten skills. Plus “Firebug” wizards take over the rankings, Jay Wilson leaves Blizzard, and the Warcraft movie debuts. Featuring Cpt. Goldfish, Aahz, and Flux.
-* Length: 1:02:44
-* '''[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-155-fave-lgems-achievement-bonuses Watch, listen, or download].'''
+* Posted on: June 15, 2015.
+* Length: 1:24:11
+* '''[http://www.diabloii.net/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-208-top-ten-barbarian-skills Watch, listen, or download].'''
-===TDP #156: Blizzcon 2014 Special – Day One===
-Flux and N3rdwards have dragged themselves away from the demo machines for a quick half hour chat about their experiences with the Diablo 3 demo showcasing the new stuff therein. They’ve positioned themselves in a corridor that seems to be a main hallway used by the cosplay entrants, no doubt enjoying the steady stream of Night Elves parading back and forth. It’s a dirty job……
+===TDP #209: Top Ten Wizard Skills ===
-* Posted on: 8 November, 2014.
+Patch 2.4.2 has hit the PTR and the changes are worth discussing. Also, we debate the Top Ten Wizard skills, with two Wizard experts and lots of opinions, many of them in disagreement. Featuring N3rdwards, HolyKnight, Cpt. Goldfish, and Flux.
-* Length: 40:06
-* '''[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-podcast-blizzcon-2014-special-day-one Watch, listen, or download].'''
+* Posted on: June 22, 2015.
+* Length: 1:30:11
+* '''[http://www.diabloii.net/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-209-top-10-wizard-skills Watch, listen, or download].'''
-===TDP #157: Diablo 3 Interview: Travis Day @ Blizzcon 2014===
-Flux interviews Travis Day at Blizzcon 2014. Travis answers questions about Greater Rifts, Rift Racing, Legendary Gems, Ancient Items, new legendary items and Item Sets, buying more stash space, trading, Realm of Trials, improving bounties, game control problems, build viability in the end game, and much more.
+===TDP #210: Top 10 Crusader Skills ===
-* Posted on: 13 November, 2014.
+Patch 2.4.2 PTR testing, discussion of the big “meta” changes coming to end game parties, the state of Hardcore vs. Softcore, and our debate over the Top 10 Crusader skills. Featuring Leviathan, James, and Flux.
-* Length: 29:44
-* '''[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-3-podcast-157-travis-day-interview Watch, listen, or download].'''
+* Posted on: June 29, 2015.
+* Length: 1:31:29
+* '''[http://www.diabloii.net/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-210-top-10-crusader-skills Watch, listen, or download].'''
-===TDP #158: Blizzcon 2014 Hands-On Reports===
-Blizzcon 2014 is over, but the legend lives on. N3rdwards, Rankil, and Flux attended this year’s show and bring back stories about the playable D3 demo, play-testing all the new Item Sets and Legendary Items, Diablo 3 panels, cosplay, D3 dev encounters, and more.
+===TDP #211: Josh Mosqueira Exits + Top 10 Monk Skills ===
-Plus a special message from Wyatt Cheng at the end!
+Big news as Josh Mosqueira announces his departure from Blizzard. Is Diablo 3 development done? Also v2.4.2 PTR testing and our class skill ranking continues with a controversial Top 10 Monk skills.
-* Posted on: 14 November, 2014.
+* Posted on: July 8, 2015.
-* Length: 1:23:34
+* Length: 2:04:12
-* '''[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-podcast-158-blizzcon-2014-hands-on-reports Watch, listen, or download].'''
+* '''[http://www.diabloii.net/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-211-josh-mosqs-exit-top-10-monk-skills Watch, listen, or download].'''
-===TDP #159: PTR Debates and Ancient Items===
-Diablo 3 patch 2.1.2 is on the PTR with a giant community buff, and it’s sparked elitist controversy. Also new Legendary Gems, Marauder’s Set changes, console D3 control improvements, and more. Show features Neinball, Rankil, and Flux
+Episodes are archived by year:
-* Posted on: 24 November, 2014.
-* Length: 1:09:24
-* '''[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-159-ptr-debates-ancient-items 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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