RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_55db57df-0ea3-4ecc-a594-fb6df48273e5 -- Rendered At Sat, 24 Oct 2026 01:45:24 +0000 https://redcircle.com/shows/dota-today en-US Copyright 2021 Idle Thumbs Dota Today is a regular discussion between a pair of video game developers about their observations, escapades and experiences playing Dota 2, a MOBA developed by Valve. Idle Thumbs Dota Today is a regular discussion between a pair of video game developers about their observations, escapades and experiences playing Dota 2, a MOBA developed by Valve. 55db57df-0ea3-4ecc-a594-fb6df48273e5 episodic no Idle Thumbs questions@idlethumbs.net https://feeds.redcircle.com/55db57df-0ea3-4ecc-a594-fb6df48273e5 true full Dota Today 17: With Aui_2000 Idle Thumbs Sean and James sit down with Evil Genius's Kurtis "Aui_2000" Ling fresh off their huge win at the Dota Asia Championship. Sean and James sit down with Evil Genius's Kurtis "Aui_2000" Ling fresh off their huge win at the Dota Asia Championship. Sean and James sit down with Evil Genius's Kurtis "Aui_2000" Ling fresh off their huge win at the Dota Asia Championship. http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/197374121-dota-today-episode-17-aui_2000.mp3 https://www.idlethumbs.net/dotatoday/episodes/with-aui-2000 Tue, 24 Mar 2015 00:55:42 +0000 3266 true full Dota Today 16: With Blitz Idle Thumbs We chat with William "Blitz" Lee about transitioning from pro to commentator, his grail-diary of Storm Spirit, getting drunk with Anthony Bourdain in Korea, and (somehow) more! We chat with William "Blitz" Lee about transitioning from pro to commentator, his grail-diary of Storm Spirit, getting drunk with Anthony Bourdain in Korea, and (somehow) more! We chat with William "Blitz" Lee about transitioning from pro to commentator, his grail-diary of Storm Spirit, getting drunk with Anthony Bourdain in Korea, and (somehow) more! http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/190285649-dota-today-episode-16-blitz.mp3 https://www.idlethumbs.net/dotatoday/episodes/with-blitz Mon, 09 Feb 2015 18:48:59 +0000 4748 true full Dota Today 13: On the Road to TI4 Idle Thumbs We're once again joined by Aaron Ayesee Chambers to discuss the lead-up to The International, bullshit in South Korean e-Sports and the many virtues of the wondrous Puck. We're once again joined by Aaron Ayesee Chambers to discuss the lead-up to The International, bullshit in South Korean e-Sports and the many virtues of the wondrous Puck. We're once again joined by Aaron Ayesee Chambers to discuss the lead-up to The International, bullshit in South Korean e-Sports and the many virtues of the wondrous Puck. http://traffic.libsyn.com/dotatoday/dotaToday_140703.mp3 https://www.idlethumbs.net/dotatoday/episodes/on-the-road-to-ti4 Thu, 03 Jul 2014 22:32:42 +0000 3932 true full Dota Today 12: Creating A Gestalt with Aaron Ayesee Chambers Idle Thumbs We are joined by Aaron Ayesee Chambers from Evil Geniuses who talks about getting into being a professional caster, the nitty gritty of radio broadcasting and what's in store for TI4. We are joined by Aaron Ayesee Chambers from Evil Geniuses who talks about getting into being a professional caster, the nitty gritty of radio broadcasting and what's in store for TI4. We are joined by Aaron Ayesee Chambers from Evil Geniuses who talks about getting into being a professional caster, the nitty gritty of radio broadcasting and what's in store for TI4. http://traffic.libsyn.com/dotatoday/dotaToday_140508.mp3 https://www.idlethumbs.net/dotatoday/episodes/creating-a-gestalt-with-aaron-ayesee-chambers Fri, 09 May 2014 18:53:03 +0000 5063 true full Dota Today 11: She's My Hard Support Idle Thumbs Before heading off to get hitched, Brad talks Double Fine and matchmaking of all sorts. Before heading off to get hitched, Brad talks Double Fine and matchmaking of all sorts. Before heading off to get hitched, Brad talks Double Fine and matchmaking of all sorts. http://traffic.libsyn.com/dotatoday/dotatoday_140318.mp3 https://www.idlethumbs.net/dotatoday/episodes/shes-my-hard-support Tue, 18 Mar 2014 21:47:48 +0000 2678 true full Dota Today 10: Dunkin' Bro-nuts! Idle Thumbs The New Bloom festival is in full swing, Sean and Brad punch a Year Beast in the tail and discuss the merits of macro-bound custom taunt. The New Bloom festival is in full swing, Sean and Brad punch a Year Beast in the tail and discuss the merits of macro-bound custom taunt. The New Bloom festival is in full swing, Sean and Brad punch a Year Beast in the tail and discuss the merits of macro-bound custom taunt. http://traffic.libsyn.com/dotatoday/dotatoday_140206.mp3 https://www.idlethumbs.net/dotatoday/episodes/dunkin-bro-nuts Thu, 06 Feb 2014 23:00:23 +0000 2565 true full Dota Today 9: The Dazzle In Question Idle Thumbs This week, Brad and Sean lament the lack of Breckon on the show, discuss more of Sean's bad behavior and consider the small bits of knowledge you, dear reader, can impart upon new players. Also: presents! This week, Brad and Sean lament the lack of Breckon on the show, discuss more of Sean's bad behavior and consider the small bits of knowledge you, dear reader, can impart upon new players. Also: presents! This week, Brad and Sean lament the lack of Breckon on the show, discuss more of Sean's bad behavior and consider the small bits of knowledge you, dear reader, can impart upon new players. Also: presents! http://traffic.libsyn.com/dotatoday/dotatoday_140121.mp3 https://www.idlethumbs.net/dotatoday/episodes/the-dazzle-in-question-4 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 22:39:07 +0000 3037 true full Dota Today 8: Alt-F4 Delete Local Content Idle Thumbs We're back with the lords management commentary that you crave. With Nick Breckon's life consumed by, well, life, we welcome new host Brad Muir of Double Fine where we discuss bad behavior and deep dive on DOTA 2's design. We're back with the lords management commentary that you crave. With Nick Breckon's life consumed by, well, life, we welcome new host Brad Muir of Double Fine where we discuss bad behavior and deep dive on DOTA 2's design. We're back with the lords management commentary that you crave. With Nick Breckon's life consumed by, well, life, we welcome new host Brad Muir of Double Fine where we discuss bad behavior and deep dive on DOTA 2's design. http://traffic.libsyn.com/dotatoday/dotatoday_140109.mp3 https://www.idlethumbs.net/dotatoday/episodes/alt-F4-delete-local-content Thu, 09 Jan 2014 22:24:22 +0000 2810 true full Dota Today 7: Sean/Nick Miss Idle Thumbs After a brief and unplanned hiatus, Sean and Nick return to talk about their time watching and attending The International 3! After a brief and unplanned hiatus, Sean and Nick return to talk about their time watching and attending The International 3! After a brief and unplanned hiatus, Sean and Nick return to talk about their time watching and attending The International 3! http://traffic.libsyn.com/dotatoday/dotatoday_130827.mp3 https://www.idlethumbs.net/dotatoday/episodes/sean-nick-miss Tue, 27 Aug 2013 01:01:53 +0000 2727 true full Dota Today 6: The Hoove Oeuvre, with Greg Kasavin Idle Thumbs This week we sit down with Supergiant's Greg Kasavin to talk about how LOMAs impact his work, what it was like writing lore for Magnus and, most importantly, hooves. Gross. This week we sit down with Supergiant's Greg Kasavin to talk about how LOMAs impact his work, what it was like writing lore for Magnus and, most importantly, hooves. Gross. This week we sit down with Supergiant's Greg Kasavin to talk about how LOMAs impact his work, what it was like writing lore for Magnus and, most importantly, hooves. Gross. http://traffic.libsyn.com/dotatoday/dotatoday_130712.mp3 https://www.idlethumbs.net/dotatoday/episodes/the-hoove-oeuvre-with-greg-kasavin Fri, 12 Jul 2013 17:45:22 +0000 3477 true full Dota Today 6: No Episode This Week Idle Thumbs We're taking a week off. Next week: Greg Kasavin! We're taking a week off. Next week: Greg Kasavin! We're taking a week off. Next week: Greg Kasavin! http://traffic.libsyn.com/dotatoday/dotatoday_130704.mp3 https://www.idlethumbs.net/dotatoday/episodes/no-episode-this-week Thu, 04 Jul 2013 22:50:45 +0000 46 true full Dota Today 5: With Brad Bot Shoemaker Idle Thumbs It's a brand new day on the show as Daily Dota host Brad Shoemaker of Giant Bomb stops by to talk all things LOMA. Wake up, swing one leg over and roll random. Episode art by Mike Azevedo from DeviantArt. It's a brand new day on the show as Daily Dota host Brad Shoemaker of Giant Bomb stops by to talk all things LOMA. Wake up, swing one leg over and roll random. Episode art by Mike Azevedo from DeviantArt. It's a brand new day on the show as Daily Dota host Brad Shoemaker of Giant Bomb stops by to talk all things LOMA. Wake up, swing one leg over and roll random. Episode art by Mike Azevedo from DeviantArt. http://traffic.libsyn.com/dotatoday/dotatoday_130627.mp3 https://www.idlethumbs.net/dotatoday/episodes/with-brad-bot-shoemaker Thu, 27 Jun 2013 22:19:17 +0000 3825 true full Dota Today 4: Sand Queen and Mrs. Tinker Idle Thumbs Justin "TheGunrun" Ignacio of TwitchTV joins us to discuss the rise of Dota and eSports, and his shadowy life as a professional stream cleaner. Episode art created by 2MindStudio via DeviantArt. Justin "TheGunrun" Ignacio of TwitchTV joins us to discuss the rise of Dota and eSports, and his shadowy life as a professional stream cleaner. Episode art created by 2MindStudio via DeviantArt. Justin "TheGunrun" Ignacio of TwitchTV joins us to discuss the rise of Dota and eSports, and his shadowy life as a professional stream cleaner. Episode art created by 2MindStudio via DeviantArt. http://traffic.libsyn.com/dotatoday/dotatoday_130620.mp3 https://www.idlethumbs.net/dotatoday/episodes/episode-4-sand-queen-and-mrs-tinker Thu, 20 Jun 2013 18:54:27 +0000 2760 true full Dota Today 3: A Rising Tide Lifts All Lords Idle Thumbs What happens to a lord unmanaged? Telltale's Pierre Shorette joins us to discuss the purgatory that is the leavers' queue. What happens to a lord unmanaged? Telltale's Pierre Shorette joins us to discuss the purgatory that is the leavers' queue. What happens to a lord unmanaged? Telltale's Pierre Shorette joins us to discuss the purgatory that is the leavers' queue. http://traffic.libsyn.com/dotatoday/dotatoday_130613.mp3 https://www.idlethumbs.net/dotatoday/episodes/dota-today-3-a-rising-tide-lifts-all-lords Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:55:22 +0000 2520 true full Dota Today 2: The Lord's Pitch Idle Thumbs Brad Muir of Double Fine stops by to talk some LOMA, Massive Chalice, and how to name things. Brad Muir of Double Fine stops by to talk some LOMA, Massive Chalice, and how to name things. Brad Muir of Double Fine stops by to talk some LOMA, Massive Chalice, and how to name things. http://traffic.libsyn.com/dotatoday/dotaToday_130605.mp3 https://www.idlethumbs.net/dotatoday/episodes/the-lords-pitch Wed, 05 Jun 2013 17:38:08 +0000 4062 true full Dota Today 1: QOP Top and POTM Bottom Idle Thumbs Are you ready to enter the exciting world of lords management? Nick Breckon and Sean Vanaman introduce Dota Today; a new Dota-centric podcast by Idle Thumbs. Queue up and call mid because our failure means your success. Are you ready to enter the exciting world of lords management? Nick Breckon and Sean Vanaman introduce Dota Today; a new Dota-centric podcast by Idle Thumbs. Queue up and call mid because our failure means your success. Are you ready to enter the exciting world of lords management? Nick Breckon and Sean Vanaman introduce Dota Today; a new Dota-centric podcast by Idle Thumbs. Queue up and call mid because our failure means your success. http://traffic.libsyn.com/dotatoday/dotatoday_130528.mp3 https://www.idlethumbs.net/dotatoday/episodes/qop-top-and-potm-bottom Wed, 29 May 2013 08:01:49 +0000 2030 true