The Howling Salt Mine

Welcome to Episode 107! In today's episode, we talk about dissing a brew for being too generic, build your own MLD with a Teferi emblem, and leaving an LGS for good after an awful 6 player experience. We also recap our weekend at our friend John's house where Tony caught the cEDH bug (finally), and Mike pubstomped us with the Mental Misplay cube! Stay Salty! ____ Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! HSM playmats from our friends at Jank Mats! Email your salty stories to [email protected]! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

Welcome to Episode 106! Today we have our good friend Veggie Wagon joining us on the show! In today's episode, we talk about a dragon mirror match that doesn't go well, a 3 hour slog with a twist ending, and one of the most unhinged cheating stories we have ever heard. Also advanced Scrabble techniques, more Yu-Gi-Oh, and mushroom magic. Check out Veggie's content over on Youtube or TikTok and go watch Decked Out! Stay Salty! (oh also Tony is traveling this week) ____ Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! Email your salty stories to [email protected]! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

Welcome to Episode 105! In today's episode, we talk about the salt of land theft, not understanding why no one wants to play against Child of Alara, and why you should never say "how about a quick game before the LGS closes?" Also, Jordan's Furniture mullets. Stay Salty! ____ Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! HSM playmats from our friends at Jank Mats! Email your salty stories to [email protected]! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

Welcome to Episode 104! In today's episode, we talk about when your opponents are tired of facing your voltron decks, the uphill battle of EDH league logistics, and when your casual EDH deck starts to approach cEDH. Also summer, slip & slides, and swim trunks. Stay Salty! ____ Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! HSM playmats from our friends at Jank Mats! Email your salty stories to [email protected]! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

Welcome to Episode 103! In today's episode, we talk about how to fit mean decks into your playgroup's meta, when an opponent always favors another opponent, and a salty confessional that has us reeling! Also Sam is sick, Duelists of the Roses, and old comfort TV. Also also Tony is traveling so we are joined by Nick this week as our honored guest host! Stay Salty! ____ Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! HSM playmats from our friends at Jank Mats! Email your salty stories to [email protected]! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

Welcome to Episode 102! In today's episode, we talk about rewinding a morph flip to allow a counter spell, feeling pubstomped when you haven't played any cards by turn 5, and one player's first salty experience against a certain hobbit. Also Modern Horizon 3 excitement and hot citrus. And yes, there was a bird stuck in the mine for this one. Stay Salty! ____ Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! HSM playmats from our friends at Jank Mats! Email your salty stories to [email protected]! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

Welcome to Episode 101! In today's (cursed) episode, we talk about dealing with the Repercussions of your decisions, a secret sugar break about brotherly trades, and a player kicked from a discord for raging too often. We also preamble ramble about bidets. A lot. This episode is so cursed. Also secret Marvel weebs, Pai Gao, and the next Secret Lair collab?? Stay Salty! ____ Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! HSM playmats from our friends at Jank Mats! Email your salty stories to [email protected]! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

EPISODE 100 IS HERE! And we couldn't be less prepared... I really wish we had come up with something fun and exciting for this huge milestone, but we didn't. I guess we might as well do some housekeeping in the mine since we have the time. That front door hasn't been closing all the way. If we did plan something, it would probably include some amazing returning guests like: Mike Carrozza from Am I The Bolcast Joe Johnson from Table Top Jocks Tyler from Play to Win Ken Baumann Comedian MTG Lua Stardust from Scrybabies Oh well. Maybe we'll be more prepared for Episode 200. Stay Salty! ____ Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! HSM playmats from our friends at Jank Mats! Email your salty stories to [email protected]! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

Welcome to Episode 99! Tony is away so Pat is in the mine cart with us today! In today's episode, we talk about stomping K'rrik, a rare sugar break about finding playgroups, and a salty story about a tournament gone wrong that earns a full scholarship from us. We also preamble ramble about coffee shop games, YuGiOh, and table top miniatures! Stay Salty! ____ Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! HSM playmats from our friends at Jank Mats! Email your salty stories to [email protected]! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

Welcome to Episode 98! We are so excited to have our friend CovertGoBlue join us in the mine today! In today's episode, we talk about a player embodying the evil of his Sauron deck, a player that refuses to clarify their board state, and a small LGS full of BIG salt. We also rehash Sam's turn 1 Static Orb from CGB's first cEDH game and the unstoppable power of Rock Hydra! Also go check out a bonus Salty Story over on CovertGoBlue's YouTube channel along with all of the other fantastic content he makes! Bonus Salt - Blackblade Guy Stay Salty! ____ Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! Email your salty stories to [email protected]! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

Welcome to Episode 97! Nick hops in the minecart as Tony finishes up his musical duties. In today's episode, we talk about some classic salt of deal loopholes, changing targets after you've picked them, and when your friends stop you from "doing the thing" but the thing involves obliterating their board states. Also new playgroups, attractions are lame, and I have over 300 confirmed... Stay Salty! ____ Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! HSM playmats from our friends at Jank Mats! Email your salty stories to [email protected]! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

Welcome to Episode 96! In today's episode, we take a break from our typical content as Mike and Sam talk about their time at Punt City 3, the recent cEDH tournament held in Pennsylvania. Join us as we talk about our experiences in the tournament, the decks we played (Sisay all day), and all the fun we had that weekend. Also stax salt, tiny dice, and ew brother ew! Stay Salty! ____ Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! HSM playmats from our friends at Jank Mats! Email your salty stories to [email protected]! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

Welcome to Episode 95! In today's episode, we talk about when an LGS cancels the game night for your fave format, when your nephew teams up to destroy you, and a crazy combo to remove a commander permanently. Also Legos and CORN. Stay Salty! ____ Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! HSM playmats from our friends at Jank Mats! Email your salty stories to [email protected]! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

Welcome to Episode 94! Tony is away so Sam and Mike will play! And by play, we mean talk about anime and manga for 10 minutes (we swear this is a Magic The Gathering podcast!) In today's episode, we talk about saving another player's toxic commander, incorrect rules with priority leading to a cheeky blowout, and when you're the fourth wheel in a pod. Also JJK powers are weird and so is Fergie. Stay Salty! ____ Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! HSM playmats from our friends at Jank Mats! Email your salty stories to [email protected]! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

Welcome to Episode 93! In today's episode, we talk about what happens when you don't read your cards and your opponent is already salty, stealing cards and generating salt, and when your friends take away your only shred of hope. Also Sisay deckbuilding, an elusive Bolas, and Odric does what?? Stay Salty! ____ Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! HSM playmats from our friends at Jank Mats! Email your salty stories to [email protected]! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

Welcome to Episode 92! In today's episode, we talk about the basics of politics in EDH, a weird interaction with an LGS owner, and when two heads still aren't better than one. Also ramen, both vs bolth, and Sam had a Red Bull right before the show. Stay Salty! ____ Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! HSM playmats from our friends at Jank Mats! Email your salty stories to [email protected]! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

Welcome to Episode 91! We're doing something a little different today with our first ever episode of Salty Tales! While we were at MagicCon Chicago, we walked around the convention floor and asked people "What makes you salty?", and we recorded all of the responses! So today, we are going through as many of these answers as we can in a lightning round of salty tales. From extra turns to late game board wipes to the evils of landfall, we cover it all. We had a lot of fun making this episode, and we hope you enjoy it too! Find us at a future convention to give us your salt. Also, Mike's mom wrote a book, and you should read it! Annie Bot by Sierra Greer Stay Salty! ____ Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! HSM playmats from our friends at Jank Mats! Email your salty stories to [email protected]! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

Welcome to Episode 90! It's the MagicCon Chicago Recap Special! In today's episode, we are joined by Nick as we talk about our experience at MagicCon Chicago! Join us as we go day by day and talk about the games we played, the people we met, and the overall experience of this convention. Thank you so much to all the prospectors at the convention that played games with us, had us sign things, wore our merch, or even just said hi in passing. You all made this such a special experience for us. Also, book reports, the Mines of Moria, and One Piece with a side of Malort. Stay Salty! ____ Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! Email your salty stories to [email protected]! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

Welcome to Episode 89! In today's episode, we talk about dealing with a cheater in style, dying from your own powerful cards, and when your local "aspiring judge" can't seem to get a rule right. Sam also talks about his experience at SCG Con Hartford from the highs of interesting cEDH tech to the lows of karmic backlash. Stay Salty! ____ Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! Email your salty stories to [email protected]! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

Welcome to Episode 88! The mine cart is full today as we welcome our first guests of 2024 with Andy and Kyle from the Legendary Creature Podcast! In today's episode, we talk about "sideboarding" silver bullets in EDH, dealing with house rules in an already miserable 8-player game, and a salt lord who spoke a big game and got what he deserved. Also storm turn bathroom breaks, santaria rock band, and some LC Podcast lore! Go check out the Legendary Creature Podcast! Legendary Creature Podcast Website Legendary Creature Podcast on Spotify! Stay Salty! ____ Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! Email your salty stories to [email protected]! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

Welcome to Episode 87! In today's episode, we talk about pubstomping the pubstomper, that one guy that takes a three player game way too seriously, and an LGS that doesn't approve of custom tokens. We also talk comfort shows and Simian Horse Fish. Stay Salty! ____ Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! Email your salty stories to [email protected]! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

Welcome to Episode 86! In today's episode, we talk about splintering the meta of your playgroup with a healthy dose of salt, when your opponent loses and still says your deck is bad, and when a new player gets angry at you for helping them out. Also finger carrots, autocorrect, and Tony auditions for another musical. Stay Salty! ____ Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! Email your salty stories to [email protected]! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

Welcome to Episode 85! In today's episode, we talk about a hero delivering vigilante justice to save two excellent friends, a player who was banned for burning the meta, and when you don't want to run a card because it is too clunky. Also, Gullah Gullah Island and American Psycho business cards. Quothe the douche, "I swear my deck never does this." Stay Salty! ____ Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! Email your salty stories to [email protected]! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

Hey all! Just a quick announcement from us about MagicCon Chicago! If you didn't catch it on the main feed, we will be at MagicCon Chicago from Feb 23 to 25th, AND we will have exclusive Food Tokens to hand out featuring our new Pizza: The Gathering design! We are also selling a new shirt special for Chicago on our Bonfire site with the new Pizza: The Gathering design! These will be sold in one week campaigns starting today and through the end of February! The shorter campaign means you can order one today, and it will arrive before the convention! We hope to see you there! Stay Salty, Sam, Mike, & Tony https://www.bonfire.com/pizza-the-gathering-deep-dish/

Welcome to Episode 84! In today's episode, we talk about two players "pubstomping" in a two-headed giant tournament, how forgetting to bring stuff to a game night is the WORST, and someone who is so salty that they yell at your dad. Also, stealing from your friends, elderly lizardfolk, and double slappin'! Stay Salty! ____ Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! Email your salty stories to [email protected]! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

Welcome to Episode 83! In today's episode, the Salt Boys become Salt Justices as we review our first salt rating appeal! Then we talk about how knowing the rules is OP and what happens when your deck gets a bad reputation that you can't shake. Also, the wonders of the didgeridoo and epic Turn 1 plays in cEDH! Stay Salty! ____ Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! Email your salty stories to [email protected]! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

Welcome to Episode 82! Tony is away so the Pat will play! Pat is here with us this week! In today's episode, we talk about a player that walked into an infinite combo ending in a draw, when throwing aside your weighted clothing anime-style isn't very exciting, and brotherly love with brotherly salt. We also talk about Timeless, caving, and the toxic meta of Rock, Paper, Scissors. Stay Salty! ____ Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! Email your salty stories to [email protected]! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

Welcome to Episode 81 and Happy New Year! The Salt Boys kick off this episode with some podcast resolutions for the new year. Thank you to everyone who helped us grow in 2023. We have big plans for 2024! In today's episode, we talk about a salty scooper who leaves in a hurry, a double deal with a double cross, and a 5 player game that ended in a drawn out value grind. Mike also tells us why Phyrexian Arena sucks. Also Sam designed a playmat for the Tropic Thunder cEDH tournament put on by our friends over at the Salty City cEDH group! The tournament takes place from January 20-21. Here is the link for all of the registration and prizing details. If you're local to Salt Lake City, you won't want to miss it! Salt City cEDH Event Details! Stay Salty! ____ Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! Email your salty stories to [email protected]! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

Welcome to Episode 80! Callahan and Ian of The Mind Sculptors are with us today! (More like the Mine Sculptors amiright?) Welcome back to the mine, Ian! In today's episode, we talk about a player that scooped from their LGS by crewing Mom's Minivan, a salty confessional between friends with a dash of slivers, and whether humor really does help with salt or not. Callahan also treats us to some Flash Hulk history. Also, Stone Cold Jane Austen and all of Mike's islands don't untap. GO CHECK OUT MORE CONTENT FROM THE MIND SCULPTORS! If you love cEDH, you will love this show! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/themindsculptors Twitter: https://twitter.com/sculptybois All the Linkies: https://linktr.ee/TheMindSculptors And here is the TMS episode with Sam! And of course check out Ian's solo content for all your cEDH tournament needs! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/comedianmtg Twitter: https://twitter.com/comedianmtg Stay Salty! ____ Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! Email your salty stories to [email protected]! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

Welcome to Episode 79! Who is that on the rooftop??? It's Santa! Well not really... but the holidays have the Gremlin Boys in high spirits as Mike tries to rein us in. In today's episode, we talk about a player who decided to go for value over the win and cascaded into salt, a friend group torn asunder like so many scattered electronics, and a playgroup with tunnel-vision and a penchant for not outlining deals. Also: Cher ornaments, Flanderization, The Family Stone, and you still owe me those double A batteries for my toothbrush! Also Sam's greatest salty song yet?? Stay Salty and Happy Holidays! ____ Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! Email your salty stories to [email protected]! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

Welcome to Episode 78! In today's episode, we read a saga of cEDH salt from a salty city, talk about mana bases and hypergeometric distribution calculators, and discuss a story where a dad couldn't get away from a salt lord that cried Real Tears (tm). Sam even tells a saga of his own about replacing his tub faucet. Also you should just mulligan. You're not going to draw that one land you need. Stay Salty ____ Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! Email your salty stories to [email protected]! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

Welcome to Episode 77! Today we are joined by our friend Dan, aka Moderately Anonymous MTG! In today's episode, we talk about encounters with a salty Un-card, a potentially spiteful Pact of Negation in a cEDH game, and playing against a tired Nekusar player that has run out of patience. We also talk about being a stickler for the rules and why Shivan Gorge is actually really good and cool. Long Live Pony Pod! Go check out more content from Moderately Anonymous MTG! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ModeratelyAnonymousMTG Twitter: https://twitter.com/ModeratelyMtg Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ModeratelyAnonymousMTG Stay Salty! ____ Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! Email your salty stories to [email protected]! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

Welcome to Episode 76! Today we are joined by the Nitpicking Nerds, Mia and Beezy! Tony couldn't make this one, but the mine cart is nice and full today. In today's episode, we talk about someone who insists that group hug is "casual" while playing a deck that is anything but, a player dealing with some frustrating playgroup dynamics and poorly timed spells, and a spelltable deck stacker who scoops in rage! We also talk about $20 decks, $10 decks, and the mythical $1 deck! The frustrations of Sol Rings! And did you know that Steve Jobs died of ligma? Go check out more content from Nitpicking Nerds! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@NitpickingNerds Twitter: https://twitter.com/NitpickingNerds Stay Salty! ____ Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! Email your salty stories to [email protected]! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

Welcome to Episode 75! It's the MTG Summit Recap Special! Our episode today strays from our typical format as the Salty Boys recap their experience at the MTG Summit convention in Salt Lake City. We talk about the games we played, the salt we experienced, and all the awesome people that we met! We also recount Mike and Sam's harrowing trip to Salt Lake City, all of us drafting the Mental Misplay Cube, and the ups and downs of the cEDH tournament for Nick and Mike. We had an awesome time at this convention! THE ONE PIECE IS REAL! Stay Salty! ____ Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! Email your salty stories to [email protected]! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

Welcome to Episode 74! This episode was recorded live at MTG Summit, and we have our buddy Nick along for the ride with us today. In today's episode, we talk about a problem player named Kyle, when twiddling your basalt monolith goes wrong, and gloating hard in front of your friends. We also chat a bit about the Summit convention, but we are saving most of that for the upcoming Summit recap episode. We also talk about hashafrashaing your food when it is too hot and the proper grammar for ETB. Stay Salty! ____ Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! Email your salty stories to [email protected]! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

Welcome to Episode 73! It is time for the GREMLIN BOYS as Mike is away and Sam and Tony are left unsupervised. In today's episode, we talk about an irritating situation at an LGS, getting stomped on your lunch break, and a sudden betrayal with a big Yargle and a couple squirrels. We also talk about food delivery services and why we love and hate them. Stay Salty! ____ Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! Email your salty stories to [email protected]! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

Welcome to Episode 72! Our buddy Alan from Mental Misplay is in the mine cart with us today! Also Tony missed this week because we are absolutely pros at scheduling (not really we are trash). In today's episode, we talk about a friend who can't put down the COD, a spell table player who's cousin is a judge, and a player who went salt for salt all day with their games. Also all the homies love the hindsight pod and hate Azorius control. It's bulking season baby and we are happy to announce it is BIG BOY WINTER in cEDH. Go check out more content from Mental Misplay! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MentalMisplay Twitter: https://twitter.com/MisplayMental Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mental_misplay Stay Salty! ____ Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! Email your salty stories to [email protected]! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

Welcome to Episode 71! In today's episode, we talk about the tantrums of a local salt lord, the ups and downs of making friends salty, and a week by week escalation of salt between two friends. Mike also treats us to a salty cEDH tale where the vibes were off, and we struggle to pronounce Boggart. Stay Salty! ____ Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! Email your salty stories to [email protected]! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

Welcome to Episode 69! NICE! Tony is BACK and here we are with episode 69! It's like a regular episode except with slightly more raunchy jokes and slightly more exasperated groans from Mike. In today's episode, we talk about the salt of having bad booster pack luck, some blazing hot takes with a Dash of salt, and a player that got bamboozled about commander damage. We also talk about wearing rings and milk. Go check out our new Patreon tiers AND the new merch we have up on our Bonfire Store! Also, we are going to be Special Guests at the MTG Summit convention in Salt Lake City! Go check it out and come hang with us! https://mtgsummit.com/ Stay Salty! ____ Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! Email your salty stories to [email protected]! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

What's this? Stray Grains on the main feed?? Yes, that is right! We are expanding our Patreon with new tiers, and what better way to spread the good word than by sharing some of our favorite Stray Grains episodes! Tune in to hear about our new Patreon tiers and benefits, AND listen to these wonderful Stray Grain episodes: Stray Grains: Tony Vs The Power Company Stray Grains: Blooming Onions and Shady Glens Stray Grains: Mowing the Lawn Check out our new Patreon Tiers over at https://www.patreon.com/howlingsaltmine! Stay Salty! ____ Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! Email your salty stories to [email protected]! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

Welcome to Episode...70? No, this isn't a mistake. Tony insisted he be a part of Episode 69, and he is still on his honeymoon right now so here is Episode 70! TIME TRAVEL! With Tony away, we welcome our honored guest host, Pat! In today's episode, we talk about an Urabrask deck that storms off only to leave two players heavily salted, what happens when a new deck gets wrecked by the perfect silver bullet, and a Krenko player that just wanted some couch time. We also talk about the new Dr. Who products, amuse bouche, and a very special Salty Song of the Week. Also, we are going to be Special Guests at the MTG Summit convention in Salt Lake City! Go check it out and come hang with us! https://mtgsummit.com/ Stay Salty! ____ Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! Email your salty stories to [email protected]! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

Welcome to Episode 68! Today we have the Scrybabies in the mine cart! Tori of the Vast and Lua Stardust join us for a day of salty stories. Welcome back to Lua, our first returning guest! In today's episode, we talk about infinite combos that don't quite fit in casual or cEDH, a salty confessional about a deck that is anything but group hug, and getting salty when your board gets wiped. We also hear a bunch of great stories from the Scrybabies themselves! Two Sheoldreds, lost in the Neera sauce, and Quest for a Counter Spell. Check out more of the fantastic content from Scrybabies and check out their new channel focusing on 60-card formats, Scrybabies 60! Also, these are included for reference. It will make sense at some point, I swear. Gamer pose & sign language for "lesbian". Stay Salty! ____ Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! Email your salty stories to [email protected]! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

Welcome to Episode 67! It's the Commander Sealed Recap Special! Our episode today strays from our typical format as Mike and Sam recap their experience at the Commander Sealed convention in Rochester, New York. Oh and Tony is on his honeymoon! Congrats Tony! We talk about our experience building a sealed commander deck and playing in the main event. We also recap all the games and fun moments we had over the weekend with the other amazing attendees. Sam rambles about a convoluted win with his Dawnwaker cEDH deck, and Mike opens pack upon pack of One Piece TCG. We had an awesome time at this convention, and we're already excited to go again next year! Stay Salty! ____ Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! Email your salty stories to [email protected]! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

Welcome to Episode 66! Author, actor, cEDH brewer, and all around lovely human Ken Baumann joins us in the mine today! In today's episode, we talk the etiquette of an early Strip Mine, a sulky prerelease mirror match, and the highs and lows of the perfect top deck. We also talk about Krark Sakashima and the state of stax in cEDH. Are you a Sonic or a Knuckles? Check out more of Ken's work and be on the look out for his upcoming book! Stay Salty! ____ Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! Email your salty stories to [email protected]! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

Welcome to Episode 65! In today's episode, we roast Sam about his recent salt (or rather he roasts himself). We follow up with a Feldon player with perfect graveyard etiquette. We also hear a story about a Jodah player scooping early, and the younger generation discovers stax. Did you know that Deathrite Shaman has 2 toughness? Also, Plankton. Stay Salty! ____ Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! Email your salty stories to [email protected]! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

Welcome to Episode 64! Our friend Mark aka MookDubsMTG is in the cart with us today! In today's episode, we talk about a new player dealing with some salt at their LGS, the curiosity of lying Niv Mizzet players, and a deal that falls apart after some monkeying around. We also talk about that kind of Yuriko deck (you know the kind) and the coolest Gluntch around. Check out more of Mark's content and go binge Spicy Play!! Stay Salty! ____ Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! Email your salty stories to [email protected]! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

Welcome to Episode 63! In today's episode, we talk getting your Fleet randomly Swallowed, a player that chose to flip a coin when there was a clear target, and getting frustrated when the high power is too high. We also talk about cinematic masterpiece The Room, playing ping-pong, and we #respectthefeud. It matters a great deal! Stay Salty! ____ Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! Email your salty stories to [email protected]! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

Welcome to Episode 62! Tyler from Play to Win is joining us today as we delve into the cEDH side of the salt mine! In today's episode, we talk about the ins and outs of Chain of Vapor bullying, a Rograhk Tevesh player that browbeat their way out of a counter spell, and a local spike who crushed a local tourney and feels a bit conflicted. Also Tony is a whale and Sam is a horse. Find more of that sweet sweet Tyler content over on the Play to Win Channel! Stay Salty! ____ Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! Email your salty stories to [email protected]! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

Welcome to Episode 61! In today's episode, we talk about a dishonest Feldon player that spreads salt with Burning Inquiry, what happens when a new Guy doesn't know the rules, and how to balance deck power levels with a new player in your group. We also talk about Mike's recent deal breaking, and we have one of our most chaotic openings yet! Does Sam get really grumpy at the start of this episode? Yes, and! Stay Salty! ____ Check out our new website! thehowlingsaltmine.com Email us at [email protected] Buy some HSM Swag at our Bonfire Store! Check out our social media pages on Linktree. Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our Moxfield. Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

Welcome to Episode 60! Mike is out this week, and honored guest Nick is on the mic! In today's episode, we cover the salty conclusion to a three-player game after giving a player one more turn, if it is okay to harvest your opponent's salt, and the hatred of Marchesa, the Black Rose. We also talk about Sam's Zetalpa art that went viral. Stay Salty! PS: This is that D&D artist that Sam talked about: https://www.instagram.com/govy9807/ ____ Email us at [email protected] Buy some HSM Swag at our Bonfire Store! Check out our social media pages on Linktree. Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our Moxfield. Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett