Fourth Spirit - A Dota 2 Podcast

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.

This week on Theorycraft Thursday the concept was all about reactionary picking and drafting in all pick. The hosts talked extensively on how to asses heroes both on the allied team and enemy team, how they affect your picking, pick order, informing your draft based on new information gained by each pick, and much more on this week's episode of Theorycraft Thursday a Dota 2 podcast

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!