Proud and LeafyPeachy dive deep into Doom's decision-making and how to recover as a struggling offlaner.

No new episode today!  Big show announcements next Monday's episode though.  Today:

Dominik "Black^" Reitmeier joins Cyphus on today's DotP One on One to talk playing professional Dota 2 in all its various regions, his transition on Team Faceless from carry to mid lane, feeling disconnected from his family due to his decision to pursue a career in esports, and professional players' behavior in Dota 2 and the future of professionalism in the scene.  All this and more on the latest Dota 2 interview podcast.  Find Black @BlackDota2 on twitter or follow his stream at www.twitch.tv/blackdotatv.

On this week's episode of Theorycraft Thursday Proud & Ursi focus on how to get out a Dota rut, what effects the behavior patch may have on pubs, how hard Cuphead is, and more before going on to play support Silencer with a carry Ursa as an aggressive safelane duolane! All this and more on this week's episode!

Ursinity and Beedub try out a new one on one format of Teach Me Tuesdays where Beedub watched one of Ursi's carry games and then analyzed his decision making, why he cuts down so many trees, mistakes he made, how to steal roshan, when to draft troll vs. when not to draft troll, and much more!

Cyphus has a quick message about changes upcoming around DotP and introduces today's re-release of a One on One recorded w/ TrentPax back in May 2017!  We hope you enjoy today's episode of the Dota 2 podcast!

PPD sits down with BreakyCPK to discuss the crazy roster shuffle that was, how the current roster came about, what he thinks about the NA Dota 2 scene and concerning the recent Optic Gaming Announcement. Zrock also joins to help recap the many qualifiers currently taking place as well as how each of the regions are looking. All of this and more on this weeks episode.

Proud and Ursinity are at it again with a brand new theorycrafted combo!  This week, they're playing around with a Nature's Prophet offlane.  Listen to find out what they ended up pairing it with in this week's edition of the Dota 2 podcast!

A solo episode with Roland. Roland discusses the last three years, his highest heights and what a wonderful time it's been with Defense of the Patience.

Catch Roland's last episode here on Defense of the Patience

Proud schools LeafyPeachy and Cyphus on the interactions between safe lanes and offlanes.  They talk what to do when you're a solo safe laner, proper goals for an offlaner, when to leave lane and where to go, offlane as Enigma, and much, much more.  Plus a lot of Bloodseeker.  Cause, you know...Proud.  All on the Dota 2 podcast!

Cyphus fills us in on the latest info regarding the DotP studio transition.  Then DotP provides a sample of the content available on the DotPatron exclusive podcast feed for your listening pleasure.

Ursi and Proud bring you another casual DotPatron exclusive episode of the podcast talking Universal Mathematic Theory of Terry by Terrance Howard, Dota 2, Steam sales, cosmetics, bowling, and probably more nonsense than anyone can remember.  Check out the latest Patron-exclusive Dota 2 podcast episode now!

BreakyCPK is joined by Zrock for a breakdown of the latest happenings in pro Dota 2.  They talk Starladder qualifiers, King's Cup results, ESL Hamburg, WCA and much, much more.  Check out the latest edition of the pro Dota 2 podcast.

Today on Theorycraft Thursday Proud and Ursinity talk all about communication in pubs, productive communication and negative communication, pet peeves, and their personal attitudes towards communicating in Dota 2 pubs.  Later they take Phantom Lancer and Disruptor to the lanes where Proud tries a PL build without Manta Style in an effort to breathe life into the hero we've all been lukewarm on build-wise for a while.  All this and more on the latest episode of the Dota 2 podcast.

From brown boots Earth Shaker to mango PA, Ursi tutors leafypeachy and beedub on decisions in the early game. How do you lane versus a Dark Seer with Soul Ring? Why Blink and Force Staff? All this and more on the learning Dota 2 podcast!

Roland is away and Cyphus is instead joined by Ursinity and Proud.  They talk feeling stagnant in Dota 2, wonder what changes may come in 7.07, and who plays ranked Dota 2 properly.  Hint: Ursi thinks it's him.  All this and more in the latest edition of the Dota 2 podcast.

Breaky continues his look at the shuffles and shakeups in the world of professional Dota 2 this week as well as what's in store in the upcoming year.  He welcomes special guest Black^ to talk Black^'s upcoming year, who he'll be playing with, and what he thinks of the roster news we've gotten so far.  Later Zrock joins Breaky for a look at the latest news in pro Dota 2.  All this and more on the Dota 2 podcast!

Proud and Ursinity tackle a new theorycrafted combo this week with Oracle and Necrophos.  Find out how they built them, what they skilled and if the theorycrafted Dota 2 combo worked in the lanes.  Plus they talk at length about winning from behind.  All this and more on the latest episode of the Dota 2 podcast!

Proud gets a new combo of students this week for Teach Me Tuesdays: Beedub and Cyphus.  With both the "teachlings" focusing on safe lane cores, this episode focuses heavily on safe lane carry play.  Beedub asks about pushing high ground and which cores are best at it before delving into alternative Monkey King carry builds.  Plus Proud schools Cyphus on his recent Spectre play, a Viper misconception Cyphus holds, and helps Cyphus try to determine if he's farming too much.  Beedub poses a few questions about Bloodseeker much to Proud's delight, and they close with another look at the issues with replacing Manta Style in Phantom Lancer's build.  All this and more on the latest edition of the Dota 2 learning podcast!

Roland talks his lack of satisfaction playing in the mid 2k's MMR bracket of Dota 2, how he regrets his massive MMR loss, why the loss occurred, and how he might fix it.  He also tries to talk himself into and then out of paying someone to boost him to 3k.  They discuss at length the pros and cons of playing a limited hero pool and expanding that pool in ranked v. unranked Dota 2.  Plus a little Patron gushing and iTunes reviews!  All this and more on the latest edition of the Dota 2 podcast!

BreakyCPK is joined this week by special guest: EternaLEnVyy.  EE talks with Breaky all about the behind-the-scenes roster drama, where everyone wound up, and his take on the scene at large moving forward this year in Dota 2.  All this and more on the latest pro Dota 2 podcast!

Proud and Ursinity are tackling the concept of a meta hero in this week's episode of the Dota 2 podcast.  They also talk about a Windranger/Bloodseeker combo for this week's game.  They talk extensively about Windranger as both a core and support, Disruptor's strengths, building items around the enemy team comp, and cast points.  All this and more in the latest edition of the Dota 2 podcast!

Ursinity sits down for a lesson with Cyphus and newest addition to the DotP roster: LeafyPeachy.  They talk their goals for the next year in Dota 2, the positions they're focused on, effective offlaners in the current meta, when to farm aggressively in the enemy jungle, and how to make Clockwerk more viable.  All this and more on the learning Dota 2 podcast!

Cyphus and Roland talk their latest solo queue experiences in Dota 2.  They talk the biggest throw Cyphus has made in some time, difficulties with drafting/laning on their AD2L team, Cyphus' first negative conduct report, how Roland hates the beach and much, much more!  Check out the latest episode of the Dota 2 podcast now!

BreakyCPK is joined by Timado and Banana Slam Jamma on today's DotPro Show!  They talk the latest happenings in the pro Dota 2 scene, discuss the latest roster shuffle news, and what their plans are moving forward in professional Dota 2.  All this and more in the latest edition of the pro Dota 2 podcast!

Timestamps:

Timado - 14:10

BSJ - 33:40

On this week's show Ursinity and Proud are talking all about their approach to developing a new hero build in Dota 2, troubleshooting existing builds, and identifying how to fix problems and gradually personalize an item build to your liking. For today's game they discussed in-depth the value (or lack thereof) of starting with ironwood branches on supports and go all into Mirana's new physical damage mid build, with some discussion of Windranger support, before eventually playing Mirana with a safelane Drow for the actual game. All this and more on the latest edition of the Dota 2 Podcast!

Proud and Roland introduce the spiritual successor to Proudland with the help of a new DotP show host: Beedub!  They talk their goals for the show, how the format will work and vary from week to week, and what Dota 2 listeners have to look forward to!  Today's specific topics focus on efficiency as a core and how to be a better safe lane carry as DotP looks to improve their Dota 2 capabilities.  All this and more on the latest edition to the Dota 2 podcast!

Cyphus gets heated and Roland antagonizes him on about junglers in Dota 2.  After a brief discussion of Cyphus's struggles learning Drow Ranger, he explains to Roland that the root cause of the majority of his recent losses have been junglers.  Learn the truth from General Denny on the latest episode of the Dota 2 podcast.

Breakycpk is joined by GranDGranT to talk the rumors of possible roster shuffles within the North and South American regions.  They also dissect the Infamous drama and new ppd team. Zrock later sits in to discuss the DreamLeague Major announcement and what we can learn from it. All of this and more on this weeks episode of the pro Dota 2 podcast.

Timestamp:

GrandGrant - 20:47

Ursinity and Proud are theorycrafting are taking Earthshaker and Clinkz to the Dota 2 lanes this week.  Find out how they intend to build the heroes, where they're going to run them, and just how well the trial run went on this weeks episode.  Plus they announce a new show coming to Defense of the Patience on Tuesdays and discuss the format.  All this and more on the latest edition of the Dota 2 podcast!

Cyphus and Roland talk about a perceived rise in the number of trolls and racists in their pub matches post-TI7.  They theorize about its connection to the recent events in Charlottesville involving the neo-Nazi protesters and the Internet's bolstering of that type of behavior.  Then they talk about their love of Proud's Monkey King carry build and how it's started to change their pubs.  All this and more in the latest edition of the Dota 2 podcast.

Breaky is joined by Zrock for a lengthy look at the results, meta and storylines that emerged in the biggest event of the year for Dota 2: The International 2017.  All this and more on the latest edition of the Dota 2 podcast!

Ursinity and Proud are back in action with a TI7-inspired episode.  They play Monkey King/Lich after theorycrafting about the combo.  They also discuss their TI experience, do a post-mortem on the TI meta game, what they liked, didn't like and what surprised them.  All this and more on the latest edition of the Dota 2 podcast fresh from The International 2017.

Cyphus and Roland recap their trip and meeting all the amazing DotP listeners at TI7, the amazing Dota they got to watch, and more in the post-TI7 edition of the Dota 2 podcast!

Breaky and zrrock recap an all-elimination Day 4 that proves the odds are in favor of China winning it all. Breaky and zrrock are also joined by a competitor from Hellraisers, carry swiftending. Recorded live from the Dota 2 Reddit Meetup at Gameworks in downtown Seattle.

DotP brings you a special live episode of the Dota 2 podcast! Recorded live at the DotP community meetup at Gamma Ray Games in Seattle, Washington, Roland, Cyphus, Ursinity, and Proud talk their time at the event, getting to meet all the wonderful DotPeeps, and more! Thanks for the love from all the wonderful people who showed up. You've made this whole event truly amazing! And to those who couldn't make it, we hope to see you next year!

Join Breaky and Zrock as they talk Day 3 and all the Dota 2 at TI7!

Stay tuned to DotP for periodic updates from TI7 w/ BreakyCPK and the rest of DotP!

BreakyCPK provides an update for Day 1 of the Main Event at TI7!

BreakyCPK talks about the week ahead and where everyone stands after the Group Stage. Find out what's in store this week for in the biggest Dota 2 Tournament in history: The International 2017. All this and more on the latest edition of the Dota 2 podcast! 

Proud and Ursinity take a break from theorycrafting today to talk their observations about the latest meta trends taking shape during The International 2017 Dota 2 Group Stages.  They discuss their opinions regarding picks and bans, why heroes are becoming more common, Pugna, the way position 4 supports have developed, and the heroes they hope to see more of.

BreakyCPK hosts a special edition of the DotPro Show!  He takes a look at the early games in the TI7 Group Stages, talks about the fantasy draft, and is joined by zrock for a deeper look at all things TI7!  All this and more on the latest professional Dota 2 podcast!

Cyphus and Roland talk Roland's latest travels, Cyphus's trip to a legit barbershop, cool cars, and our competitive hero pools for an upcoming season of the Amateur Dota 2 League.  All this and more on the latest edition of the Dota 2 podcast.

BreakyCPK takes a preview look at the upcoming Group Stages of The International 2017 in Dota 2.  This week, special guests Akke and CCnC join breaky for the look ahead.  All this and more on the pro Dota 2 podcast!

Timestamps:

Akke: 28:40

CCnC: 45:55

Proud and Ursinity discuss at great length how to play against heroes who counter you in Dota 2 before taking a newly theorycrafted combo to the lanes: Phantom Assassin and Sand King.  Find out how the PA and SK combo did, what they built and how they skilled in the latest edition of the Dota 2 podcast!

Cyphus survives a real-life Shukuchi attack, Roland is a villain, the new Major/Minor system is discussed, and Cyphus' theory about MMR stigma being the reason for bad behavior.  All this and more on the latest episode of the Dota 2 podcast.

BreakyCPK talks the latest news in the Dota 2 pro scene.  This week, in addition to the latest happenings, Breaky is joined by Kips, TNC Pro Team's coach and analyst.  Later he is joined by Zrock for a more extensive update.  All this and more on the latest Dota 2 pro scene podcast.

Kips - 17:00

Zrock - 44:15

Ursinity and Proud tackle the concepts of reactionary picking or counterpicking in Dota 2 as it relates to a proper draft.  This week, that practice leads to them picking Arc Warden and Juggernaut.  They talk about each pick gradually, analyze what was good and bad about it as it relates to the current draft, and why the picks were made.  All this and more on the Dota 2 podcast!

This week on Defense of the Patience, Roland is joined by The Grand Wazoo, more popularly known as 'Wazoo'. They talk about 'that freakin' Sven Sword' and how the market has drastically changed since their starting Dota 2. They reminisce on the old days of DotP, and talk about the future. This and more on Defense of the Patience - A Dota 2 Podcast

BreakyCPK brings you all the latest in pro Dota 2 news and events.  This week, Breaky is joined by former DotPro host, translator and Dota 2 scene insider Jack "KBBQ" Chen and is later joined by Gareth for a talk about all things pro Dota 2.  Zrock rounds out the guest list at the bottom of the show.  All this and more on the latest edition of the professional Dota 2 podcast!

Timestamps:

Jack KBBQ 24:10

Gareth 1:03:40

zrock 1:27:10

Ursinity and Proud are back in action again this week with a newly-crafted Dota 2 combo.  This week they're taking Winter Wyvern and Chaos Knight to the lanes after delving deep into how the combo will work, what they'll build and how they'll lane it.  All this and more on the latest edition of the Dota 2 podcast!

Cyphus and Roland talk a lotta Dota 2 today for a change.  First they discuss a brief state of affairs covering what they've been playing, where their MMR's are at, and how Spirit Breaker isn't an offlaner.  Or maybe he is.  They also discuss Roland's rekindling of love with Dota and actually enjoying a game with Cyphus backseat Dota driving.  Then they discuss who they think will fare well at the upcoming TI7, whether Valve is proactive or reactive with community controversies/drama, and whether or not that's a good thing.  All this and more on the latest Dota 2 podcast!

BreakyCPK brings you the latest happenings in pro Dota 2! Today he is joined by 1437 and 33 to talk heading to The International 2017 as competitors. Later Zrock joins for a talk about the latest announcement from MDL about a competitive circuit. All this and more on the latest episode of the professional Dota 2 news and updates podcast.

Time stamps:

1437 - 20:40

33 - 39:50

Zrock - 59:00

Ursinity and Proud tackle the latest change to Dota 2: 7.06e.  They review the patch notes, talk about the implications...you know...

Cyphus and Roland get together for an episode talking Cyphus's latest games of Dota 2 and how amazing they were after a short break from the game.  Then they discuss Roland's continued plummet and stint in low priority.  Then they talk about Roland's issues with authority and how they probably affect his ability to take advice from higher skilled players and which higher skilled players he'd be willing to take advice from.  Also don't forget to give us a subscribe if you're an Amazon Prime member and aren't actively subscribing anywhere currently!  Do that by visiting us at Twitch.tv/DotPTV and hit the subscribe button after you log in with your Amazon Prime account.  Thanks for all the support!  And enjoy the latest edition of the Dota 2 podcast!

BreakyCPK is at the BTS Hub this week for a late-released DotPro covering the results of the TI7 Open Qualifiers.  He welcomes guests Lumi, Zrock and Tsunami on this week's edition for a discussion of the winners and losers across the various regions heading in to this year's biggest Valve event: The International 2017.  All this and more on the latest edition of the pro Dota 2 podcast!

Ursinity and Proud are back to theorycrafting with a Venomancer/Necromancer combo that is sure to give you cancer.  But before that, they talk a little about competitive habits in Dota 2 during battle cup, tournaments, etc. versus pub game habits and how to approach each one differently and adapt.  All this and more on the latest edition of the Dota 2 podcast!

Ursinity and Roland get together one last time to wrap up the DotP Q&A series once and for all.  They field the final bit of write-in questions, talk about closing out the show and why, updates regarding the Monday and Wednesday shows as well, and what's to come from DotP!  Don't miss out on the latest happenings on the latest edition of the Dota 2 podcast.

Cyphus joins Roland for a casual Monday show to talk the latest DotP news.  First they talk about financing the Team Crescendo Boot Camp in Sweden.  Then they discuss moderating the Moonduck Hub for TI7 Open Qualifiers for their Casters Crucible event and when they'll be doing it.  Roland fulfills some patreon gushing.  And then they discuss having fun in Dota 2 and, more importantly, how to start having fun again.  All this and more on the latest edition of the Dota 2 podcast!

Catch this week's DotPro with BreakyCPK and Zrock. Breaky talks about how awesome the scene is now and how awesome the transition is. KheZu talks about playing against VP at the Summit and much more. That and much more on DotPro: A Dota 2 Podcast

Time Stamps: KheZu: 26:46

D2BOWIE joins Ursinity and Proud on this week's edition of Theorycraft Thursday to talk all about how he reviews replays of Dota 2 pros and himself, for professional and personal purposes, analyzing one's own Dota 2 play, learning from the play of pro players as well as high tier pub players.  Later they talk about some his personal favorite hero combinations before a thorough conversation about the controversial pickup of Vlads on Anti Mage and Phantom Assassin.  Check out the latest episode of the Dota 2 podcast!

Cyphus is joined by Dota 2 content creator D2BOWIE on today's episode of the Dota 2 interview podcast.  Bowie talks about growing up in Brazil, quitting his pursuits of chemical engineering to focus on Dota 2 content creation full time, his Indiegogo campaign to fund his trip to TI, the differences between North and South American Dota 2 servers, his history with gaming and much, much more!  Check out the latest episode of the Dota 2 podcast featuring D2BOWIE!

Ursinity and Roland are joined by D2BOWIE, the Dota 2 content creator, to take questions from listeners about all things Dota 2 and talk his Indiegogo campaign to fund his trip to The International 2017.  They take questions on in meta mid lane heroes, winning TI drafts and teams, Leshrac, roaming support, and much, much more!  All this on the latest Dota 2 Q&A podcast.

On this week's episode of Proudland (Proudsinity?) Ursinity guests to talk all about surviving and making the most out of being a core, going through various aspects of the topic including the value of farming instead of fighting, the placement of survivability items in builds, the timing of survivability items, how important it is to play conservatively and just farm instead of taking risks in the current pub metagame. This and more on Proudsinity: A Dota 2 Podcast

BreakyCPK talks the latest happenings in the Dota 2 pro scene.  Later he is joined by David "LD" Gorman to talk the upcoming Summit 7, Valve's involvement in the third party tournament scene, and the latest visa issues that have impacted the lineup at The Summit.  Later he is joined by Zrock for a rundown of the latest news and roster changes.  All this and more on the latest pro Dota 2 podcast.

This week on Theorycraft Thursday: Kunkka and safelane Luna. Ursinity and Proud go over the ranked system, and their proposed ways to 'fix' it. They touch on problems with queuing for specific roles, and making visible pre-game mmr's. This and much more on Theorycraft Thursday: A Dota 2 Podcast

Dominik "Black" Reitmeier joins Cyphus on today's DotP One on One to talk playing professional Dota 2 in all its various regions, his transition on Team Faceless from carry to mid lane, feeling disconnected from his family due to his decision to pursue a career in esports, and professional players' behavior in Dota 2 and the future of professionalism in the scene.  All this and more on the latest Dota 2 interview podcast.  Find Black @BlackDota2 on twitter or follow his stream at www.twitch.tv/blackdotatv.

Ursinity and Roland take questions from listeners about all things Dota 2.  Today's questions include Dota 2 and other Esports evolution into professional sports, the most successful core/support ratio on a team, and the concept of a roaming Gyrocopter support.  All this and more on the latest edition of the Dota 2 Q&A podcast!

Catch the newest patch-notes review with Proud and Roland. Find out about the Tiny-est big changes, and the more evasive a Monkey can get. This and more on this Dota 2 patch-notes episode.

On this week's episode of Proudland, the host's discuss the various ways a support can die in Dota 2. Proud goes through each stage of the game discussing the ways a support can be helpful, whether that be in the laning stage or beyond. This and much more on Proudland: A Dota 2 Podcast

Cyphus and Roland fill in for BreakyCPK while he's away on vacation.  They talk the release of Siltbreaker, Cyphus finishing recalibration and where he ended up, and Cyphus makes one final appeal to Roland for how he could take Dota 2 seriously for MMR grinding purposes AND still mess around in the jungle.  Plus Roland disses Ursi who is unavailable to defend himself yet again.

First, Cyphus explains the lack of a DotP One on One and previews next week's guest for the One on One.  In it's place is a special glimpse into the DotPatron Exclusive episodes available for all patreon supporters of Defense of the Patience.  Take a listen to the DotPatron exclusive episode from April 30th featuring Cyphus and Roland and unfiltered karaoke.

No DotP Q&A today!  Roland will explain in the intro.  Instead, we present to you this DotP classic episode featuring David "LD" Gorman.  Roland and Cyphus are joined by David "LD" Gorman to talk Dota 2, Beyond the Summit, the upcoming BTS SEA event, how BTS got started, how the house works and much, much more.  Enjoy this episode of the Dota 2 podcast that delves deep into @LDDota and what makes him tick.

On this episode of Proudland the hosts delve deep on why a hero is strong and when. Proud gives a good summation on why windows open and when they will close. Explore power spikes and item timings while Roland scratches his head. This and much more on Proudland. A Dota 2 Podcast

BreakyCPK covers the latest happenings in pro Dota 2.  He is joined by Tsunami and Bill from BEAT before talking the Manila Masters results and the latest from the Zotac Cup.  He wraps it all up with the Competitive Surge!  All this and more in the latest edition of the pro Dota 2 podcast.

tsunami 12:55

Bill 1:18:30

Competitive Surge 1:36:19

This week on TcT, Proud and Ursi navigate through 7.06c (the minor patch) and talk about the implications of the patch. After, they talk synergies between LD and Void! Tune in this week to Theorycraft Thursday - A Dota 2 Podcast

Cyphus is joined by Roland on this week's DotP One on One to talk about...well...how much Roland hated studying Communication in college.  There's some Dota 2 in there as well.  But the Comm majors...that got him rolling on a tangent.  All this and more on the latest Dota 2 interview podcast.

Roland and Ursinity get together for a call-in free episode to catch up on the backlog of DotP Q&A write-in questions.  First they talk why Ursinity isn't 5k MMR anymore, then they talk about why Ursinity hates ranked matchmaking in Dota 2, and finally, after Roland's tangetalizing, they get to that backlog of write-in questions.  All this and more on the latest edition of the Dota 2 Q&A podcast!

Proud is joined by Cyphus in lieu of Roland for a special episode of Proudland focusing on what every Dota 2 player should be looking for in every lane and position on the team.  They look at how the meta is shifting hero selection trends for every lane, why that is, and who the best heroes are to pick in those situations.  All this and more on the Dota 2 podcast!

Cyphus and Roland talk the latest with Cyphus' recalibration account, how Roland gave up on trying hard, and missing playing on a competitive team of Dota 2. All this and more on the latest episode of the Dota 2 podcast. 

BreakyCPK hosts a star-studded DotPro today featuring Synderen, Dakota "KotLGuy" Cox, and TrentPax!  First, Breaky talks Starladder with KotLGuy.  Then he discusses the newly formed team Crescendo featuring Babyknight, Xcalibur, EGM, Akke and Synderen.  Synderen then joins Breaky for a talk about Crescendo and more.  Then Breaky provides a quick rundown of roster updates before having TrentPax join him for a look at the upcoming Manilla Masters.  All this and more on the latest pro Dota 2 podcast!

Timestamps:

KotLGuy - 26:50

Synderen - 49:09

Roster Changes - 1:10:45

TrentPax - 1:26:42

Competitive Surge - 1:45:02

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This week on Theorycraft, Ursi and Proud find the strength to pick Tiny, and are smart enough to pair it with Jakiro. The hosts go over the importance of smoke, and why it's important! This and more on Theorycraft Thursday - A Dota 2 Podcast 

Cyphus is joined by Lyrical to talk about his past, overcoming adversity with a positive outlook, the support he's had in his career pursuits, the health of the Dota 2 scene, how more tournaments is a good thing for building narratives in pro Dota 2, and much, much more!  Check out the latest edition of the Dota 2 interview podcast!

Ursinity and Roland tackle another round of Dota 2 questions from DotP listeners!  They take questions about 7.06 patch changes, Razor in the new meta, creating an opening in a game when you're behind, Shadow Shaman as a support and more!  Check out the latest edition of the Dota 2 podcast!

Proud and Roland tackle the next group of utility items in Dota 2 on this week's Proudland.  Join them on their tour through the items of the Dota 2 shop in this series that looks to explain when and why to buy the various items in Dota 2.  All this and more on this week's Dota 2 podcast.

BreakyCPK is joined this week once again by Zrock to talk the latest happenings in pro Dota 2 before interviewing Melonzz about Dota 2 7.06 and the latest roster shuffles.  Later in the show, Breaky gives an in-depth look at the roster shuffles shaping up before TI7 qualifiers and welcomes Handsken for more pro Dota 2 talk.  Check out the latest episode of the pro Dota 2 podcast! 

Ursinity and Proud talk their intense hatred of evasion, what's going to be happening in Dota 2 7.06 now that the patch has been released, their thoughts a few days into the patch, the reign of Sven and return of Lone Druid.  All this and more on the latest edition of the Dota 2 podcast.

Cyphus is joined by the remaining member of the DotP lineup of show hosts yet to do a one-on-one: Ursinity.  They talk Ursinity's home life, growing up as an insufferable child, being a debate kid, how he got into gaming and Dota 2, and the Dota 2 community at large.  All this and more in the latest Dota 2 interview podcast.

Breaky and Ursi team up to tackle the latest big change to Dota 2: the 7.06 gameplay update.  They talk all the changes, possible implications and try to forecast the shift the meta will take in pubs and pros alike!  All this and more on the Dota 2 7.06 Patch Notes Analysis & Review episode!

This week on Proudland, the gang gets in to 'utility' items. Roland picks Proud's brain on why certain items are used when they're used, and the viability of the item itself. If you need to know what to buy and when to do it, tune in this week to Proudland - A Dota 2 Podcast

Cyphus and Roland talk the TI7 Battle Pass, Cyphus's recalibration progress, and then the conversation gets personal as they try to diagnose each other'/ Dota 2 difficulties. All this and more from the latest Dota 2 podcast. 

BreakyCPK welcomes special guest Fly, fresh from his victory with OG at the Kiev Major, to the show to talk that victory and what's next.  Later he talks with Milton from DreamHack.  Plus the latest news in the professional Dota 2 scene.  All this and more on the Dota 2 podcast!

As part of our fulfillment of DotPatron-commissioned episodes, we present to you this addition: A Very Grouty Theorycraft.  Grouty joins the Theorycraft Thursday crew for a three-way...combo that is.  Sniper, Witch Doctor and Enigma are the DotPatron picks for this Dota 2 podcast episode.  Grouty helps Ursinity and Proud discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the combo before taking it to the lanes for a trial run.  Find out how they did on the latest edition of the Dota 2 podcast!

Cyphus is joined by TrentPax on today's DotP One on One!  They reminisce about the old days when DotP had just begun and Trent was still a Standard Deviant.  Then they get into Trent's rise through the Dota 2 community, his work as a caster and panelist, working stats reports for Complexity Gaming, and joining up with Moonduck!  All this and more on the latest edition of the Dota 2 podcast!

Ursinity and Roland take Dota 2 questions about heroes with and without Aghanim's scepters, who is underrated and who should have one that doesn't, passing off your duties to another player in the game, if 2k MMR teams are viable and where to compete, which Dota 2 hero they'd spend the day with and countering and synergizing with Crystal Maiden.  All this and more on the latest Dota 2 Q&A podcast!

Proud and Roland are joined by Ursinity for a special edition of Proudland.  Roland gives Proud and Ursinity a series of Dota 2 scenarios to run through to have them help him sort through in pursuit of being a better player and gaining MMR in Dota 2.  Check out the latest episode of the Dota 2 podcast!

Cyphus and Roland join forces for a special Saturday casual show with Evanwood an ever-looming, "radiant" presence in the background.  They talk about Dota 2 playstyles impacting hero pools, Cyphus' terrible driving in a dangerous Mustang, and how Roland kind of gave up hope on improving in Dota 2 after his big losing streak.  All this and more on the latest episode of the Dota 2 podcast!

Defense of the Patience - A Dota 2 Podcast

BreakyCPK hosts another round of the DotPro Show focusing on the last week in the competitive Dota 2 scene now that the Kiev Major has wrapped up.  The show's guests include zzrock and iNsania talking pro Dota 2 shakeups and changes!  All this and more on the latest pro Dota 2 podcast!

Defense of the Patience - A Dota 2 Podcast

Proud and Ursinity tackle a new theorycrafted combo for Dota 2 this week with Templar Assassin and Legion Commander!  They also discuss getting countered before dissecting the combo's strengths and what they intend to build.  Then they take the combo to the lanes to see how it fares!  Find out how it went on this week's edition of the Dota 2 podcast!

Defense of the Patience - A Dota 2 Podcast

Cyphus is joined by DotP's own Proud for today's Dota 2 podcast!  Proud talks with Cyphus about growing up back east, moving to California, getting into Dota and Dota 2, his World of Warcraft days, struggling with depression, and the Dota 2 community at large.  Find out more about one of your favorite DotP show hosts on today's edition of the Dota 2 interview podcast!

Defense of the Patience - A Dota 2 Podcast

Roland and Ursinity get a Kiev Major-themed Good or Garbage that provokes some conversation looking back at that tournament.  Then they field questions about TI "access," Dota 2 heroes' possible music tastes, confessions or apologies they'd like to make about their pubs, advice about casting, and how to deal with long Dota 2 games.  All this and more on the latest edition of the Dota 2 podcast.