
The Howling Salt Mine
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Ep 60HSM 59: Two-Headed Stomp, Sore on Sorin, and ”JUDGE”!
EWelcome to Episode 59! In today's episode, we talk about a new player at an LGS who was subject to an employee's two-headed salting, a sore scooper sours on Sorin, and a "judge" bringing their "expertise" into a game. Tony also vents about the wedding planning process, and we chat about suits. Stay Salty! ____ 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
Ep 59HSM 58: Salt the Earth, the Silencer, and Kaiba
EWelcome to Episode 58! Now it's Tony's turn for a schedule mix up as Mike and Sam team up for a duo episode! In today's episode, we talk about a player who has oversalted their playgroup and their LGS, two players locked in a stubborn battle of attrition, and a player that wrote a check that their deck couldn't cash. We also congratulate Mike on getting engaged. Congrats Mike! Stay Salty! ____ 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
Ep 58HSM 57: Acquired Blightsteel, 75% Decks, and Kenny Loggins
EWelcome to Episode 57! In today's episode, we talk about a player who overcame a pubstomping with a well placed Acquire, the concept of 75% decks and deck power levels, and a chaotic play meant only for salt. We also talk about interesting deck building restrictions and Kenny Loggins. Stay Salty! ____ 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
Ep 57HSM 56: Not The Threat, Trample is OP, and Cha-Bull
EWelcome to Episode 56! Sam messed up the scheduling so this is a Tony and Sam special! (Sorry Mike) In today's episode, we talk about a salty player who "isn't the threat", a player who severely misunderstands the rules for trample, and a table dealing with a player trying to pubstomp. Also Suits, straws, champagne, and Red Bull. Stay Salty! ____ 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
Ep 56HSM 55: Unexpected Cruelties, Uba Trash, and Bach Party Boys
EWelcome to Episode 55! In today's episode, we cover a salty story where a 3-way two-headed giant commander game has a cruel end, a story about our least favorite card Uba Mask, and a big spell that grabs victory for a near-death player. We also talk about Tony's recent bachelor party! Dumbledore Clap Stay Salty! ____ 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
Ep 55HSM 54: Rules Master, Counter Master, and Bow Master
EWelcome to Episode 54! In today's episode, we cover a salty story with some secret sugar, a story where no one cares about the rules, and a counter-spelling hypocrite who wants to blow up islands. We also talk about the new hotness on the street: Orcish Bowmasters! And Mike and Tony argue over Smeagol. Stay Salty! ____ Email us at [email protected] Buy some HSM Swag at our Bonfire Store! Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our Moxfield. Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett
Ep 54HSM 53: Of Mice and Modern
EWelcome to Episode 53! In today's episode, we discuss coming back to MTG after a hiatus and going straight to modern. We also talk about our experiences with close encounters of the rodent kind. Sam and Mike are joined by our guest cohost Nick as we mix it up with a few non-edh based salty stories. Truly the flavor that spans across formats. Stay Salty! ____ Email us at [email protected] Buy some HSM Swag at our Bonfire Store! Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our Moxfield. Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett
Ep 53HSM 52: Bacon 2.0, Sideboarding, and Salsa
EWelcome to Episode 52! In today's episode, we talk about ending a game in the ultimate draw, playing someone's deck for them, salty sideboarding, and chaotic counter spells. We also revisit our bacon thoughts and Sam reveals his salsa recipe. We swear this episode isn't all about food. Stay Salty! ____ Email us at [email protected] Buy some HSM Swag at our Bonfire Store! Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our Moxfield. Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett
Ep 52HSM 51: Lord of the Salt, Alt Wincons, and Draws
EWelcome to Episode 51! Mike is away this week, so we have our first ever Tony and Pat episode! In today's episode, we talk about a level of salt that we hope no one ever has to face. We also talk about taking advantage of the board state with a Mycosynth Lattice, when to cast alternate wincons to avoid salt, and drawing the game. We also chat about our first impressions of the new LotR set, and Sam gives M Night Shyamalan a piece of his mind. Stay Salty! ____ Email us at [email protected] Buy some HSM Swag at our Bonfire Store! Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our Moxfield. Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett
Ep 51HSM 50: One Salty Year
EWelcome to Episode 50! To celebrate our 50th episode of HSM, Sam, Mike, & Tony take a trip down memory lane and talk about some of our favorite episodes and salty stories and talk about the early days of the podcast. Thank you for sticking with us through this past year! We appreciate each and every one of our prospectors for tuning in each week, sending us your salty stories, and making this such a great community. Stay Salty! ____ Email us at [email protected] Buy some HSM Swag at our Bonfire Store! Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our Moxfield. Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett
Ep 50HSM 49: Personal Touch, Booster Salt, and Fries
EWelcome to Episode 49! Sam is back in the driver seat, and the mine cart has never been steadier (aside from the many many tangents...) In today's episode, we talk about wanting to build unique decks and feeling salty when others copy your idea. We also talk about booster packs full of salt and a knight deck felled by a single land. We also catch up on video games and discuss the best strategies for sharing french fries. Stay Salty! ____ Email us at [email protected] Buy some HSM Swag at our Bonfire Store! Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our Moxfield. Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett
Ep 49HSM Minisode: Update from Sam
EContent warning: This episode talks about death, grief, and the loss of a child. Hey everyone. Sam jumping in here to give you an update on some developments in my personal life. Many of our listeners know at this point, but I lost my daughter Audrey last month. I wanted to talk about the loss, how I am doing, and also thank everyone for the huge outpouring of love that we have received. I'll be back to the podcast very soon.
Ep 48HSM 48: Expect the Expected, Grudges, and Margs
EWelcome to Episode 48! The Mythical 4th pod member is back! Nick rounds out the table as we go through our salty discussions this time around. In our episode today, we talk about expecting the expected from salt inducing cards, grudges that lead to beat downs from your friends, and some salt off the drafting table. Nick also is drinking margs while we debate where KFC lies on our fast food ranking lists. Stay Salty! ____ Email us at [email protected] Buy some HSM Swag at our Bonfire Store! Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our Moxfield. Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett
Ep 47HSM 47: Mike & Tony Steer the Cart
ESam is away so it’s up to Tony and Mike to steer the HSM ship as they do it raw it for the first time! Is cEDH Lavinia too weak for casual? Should you plan a school yard beat down for the local pub stomper? Why is it so hard to read a post? All that and more are answered in today’s episode! Stay Salty! ____ Email us at [email protected] Buy some HSM Swag at our Bonfire Store! Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our Moxfield. Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett
Ep 46HSM 46: Oversharing , Personal Salt, and it’s over 9000
EWelcome to Episode 46! Our three miners dive back in for another sleepy double episode recording. In our episode today we talk about oversharing with a bojuka bog on the line, some salt from within our own pod, and some scoops when players could have been removed. We also make an attempt at the start of our monster truck announcer careers and our declare our stances on crocs! Stay Salty! ____ Email us at [email protected] Buy some HSM Swag at our Bonfire Store! Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our Moxfield. Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett
Ep 45HSM 45: Piloting, Spacing, and Jin Gitaxias
EWelcome to Episode 45! Our three miners dive back in for the some more EDH sodium. We cover a mighty-morphin' piloting mismatch, the privileges of a space cadet, and a totally not problematic Jin Gitaxias deck. Also make sure to tune in for advanced techniques in Lego greebling. Stay Salty! ____ Email us at [email protected] Buy some HSM Swag at our Bonfire Store! Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our Moxfield. Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett
Ep 44HSM 44: Unhinged and Off The Railed
ETony is back for a wild episode 44! After we cover Tony's musical recap, we jump right into our classic salt. Tune in to hear about an 'objectively correct' feud-causing strategy, a political mastermind so potent that they are the senate, and the power of one land in hand. Stay Salty! ____ Email us at [email protected] Buy some HSM Swag at our Bonfire Store! Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our Moxfield. Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett
Ep 43HSM 43: Horrors, Brined Brains and Placeholders
EWelcome to Episode 43! Today Tony continues his feline adventure so we are joined by Honored Guest and mythical 4th pod member Nick! We cover a perfect storm of sea monster inspired salt, a 200 IQ play gone awry, and questionable store proxy policy. We even catch a rarely seen Sugar Break about a migratory LGS play group. Stay Salty! ____ Email us at [email protected] Buy some HSM Swag at our Bonfire Store! Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our Moxfield. Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett
Ep 42HSM 42: With ComedIan MTG! S-Tier Selvala and War Crimes
EWelcome to Episode 42! Today we are joined by our friend and expert cEDH player, Ian aka ComedIan MTG! On today's episode, we talk about a furious rage for Universes Beyond that goes too far, sandbagging removal to avoid salt, and a game of two-headed giant that may have violated the Geneva Conventions. We also talk about S-tier Selvala. A lot. Check out all of Ian's awesome cEDH content on his Youtube Channel, Twitter, and Moxfield account! Stay Salty! ____ Email us at [email protected] Buy some HSM Swag at our Bonfire Store! Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our Moxfield. Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett
Ep 41HSM 41: Salt of Perdition, Spite Making, and Triggers
EWelcome to Episode 41! Today Tony is finishing his musical so we are joined by Honored Guest and mythical 4th pod member Nick! We cover a feud caused by a happy little tree, the boundary between spite play and queenmaking, and who is responsible for triggers. Also we discover our mutual love for woodsy crafty youtube ASMR content! Stay Salty! ____ Email us at [email protected] Buy some HSM Swag at our Bonfire Store! Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our Moxfield. Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett
Ep 40HSM 40: With MTG_Hotdog! Slitherhead Trades and Gluntch
EWelcome to Episode 40! Today we are joined by friend of the show, Loren aka MTG_Hotdog! On today's episode, we talk about a simple action that disrupted an epic series of events, when trading Slitherheads goes wrong, and what to do when your opponent can't navigate their own combo lines. We have a lot of salty tangents sprinkled into this episode so enjoy! Follow Loren on Twitter! https://twitter.com/mtg_hotdog Stay Salty! ____ Email us at [email protected] Buy some HSM Swag at our Bonfire Store! Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our Moxfield. Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett
Ep 39HSM 39: The MagicCon Philly Recap Special!
EWelcome to Episode 39! It's the MagicCon Philly Recap Special! OH WAIT! WE HAVE MERCH NOW! Buy some HSM Swag at our Bonfire Store! Okay, on to the show notes… This episode strays from our typical format as Sam and Mike talk through their experience at MagicCon Philly. We talk about our first cube draft experiences, a staxxed out cEDH game from hell, and the new format we invented at 2 am: Pile Gow! We also talk about a bunch of the lovely people we met and recap some of our favorite games from the weekend. Check out our new Moxfield account dedicated to Pile Gow. Stay Salty! ____ Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our Moxfield. Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett
Ep 38HSM 38: Mox Masters, Too Optimal, and Nuggets
EWelcome to Episode 38! Today we recap some January Mox Masters and dive into some cEDH stories. In our episode today, we confront overcriticizing decks, a dead person somehow playing in a tournament, and tuning down piloting (ew). Also Nuggets. Stay Salty! ____ Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our Moxfield. Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett
Ep 37HSM 37: With MTG in Quarantine! Bad hands and Tithe Taking
EWelcome to Episode 37! Today we are joined by MJ host of the MTG In Quarantine Podcast! In our episode today, we talk balancing power levels in the wild west of untrusted games, keeping a bad hand and regretting it, and salting your opponent with an off-meta card. MJ also tells us all about Old Fogey, and I still don't get it. Check out MJ's podcast for player interviews, deck techs, and more! Mike and Sam are both on episodes set to drop soon where they each talk about their favorite cEDH decks: Sisay and Marath. Click here for more of MJ: Linktree Gooooooo! Stay Salty! ____ Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our Moxfield. Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett
Ep 36HSM 36: Parents & Kids, Slicer Slice, and One Mountain
EWelcome to Episode 36! In our episode today, we talk about playing magic with the next generation, opponents transforming into Salt Lords in the face of Slicer, and the most painful version of missing a land drop. We also hear the tragedy of Tony and Sam's expensy card ordering. ____ Join our Patreon! Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our Moxfield. Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett
Ep 35HSM 35: ”Am I The Bolas?” Crossover with Mike Carrozza
EWelcome to Episode 35! Today, we are joined by fellow salt connoisseur, Mike Carrozza, author of "Am I The Bolas?" on Commander's Herald! In our episode today, we talk about salt. A lot. We also cover infinite combo etiquette and a very salty story about countering Sol Rings. We are deep in the salt mine on this one! Check out "Am I The Bolas?" over on Commander's Herald! https://commandersherald.com/author/mike-carrozza/ [email protected] https://twitter.com/mikecarrozza ____ Join our Patreon! Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our Moxfield. Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett
Ep 34HSM 34: Thunderdome, Krenko, and Five Board Wipes
EWelcome to Episode 34! Mike is away this week so it is a Sam and Tony special! In our episode today, we talk about players that want the thunderdome experience, a salty story of a pubstomping accusation, and a poor playgroup that had to endure five board wipes. Buckle in for some of that pure Sam and Tony energy. Also, this episode was recorded before our guest episode with Josh. So you'll note that we don't reference a certain Angel that is very Stoic in this episode. Don't at us. ____ Join our Patreon! Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our Moxfield. Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett
Ep 33HSM 33: Updated Remarks
EHey Prospectors. This episode is a little different from our normal episodes, and that is because we have removed Episode 33 from our podcast stream. This episode featured a guest that we have since come to learn behaved in a way that is firmly out of line with our values and the values of the podcast. Because of that we felt it was best to simply remove this episode. So with that in mind, jump on to the next episode. Keep the salt train rolling, and thanks again for listening. Thank you for understanding, and Stay Salty. Sam, Mike & Tony
Ep 32HSM 32: Performance Anxiety, a Will to Mill, and Todd
EWelcome to Episode 32! In our episode today, we talk about a salty story where a flashed in creature redirects a bunch of salt, a player who never has interaction but always wants to interact, and a salt lord that runs from mill. We also chat about a recent salty tale of our own involving some long turns, convoluted combos, and pressure from the pod. ____ Join our Patreon! Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our Moxfield. Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett
Ep 31HSM 31: Goblin Mode, Trash Magic, and Siege Rhino
EWelcome to Episode 31! Back to our regularly scheduled salty programming! In our episode today, we talk about dealing with "can't cast that" and getting politics out in the air explicitly, a soulful confessional, and signpost cards like Siege rhino that hint at a deck's power level. We also chat about some of our favorite cEDH decks that we are brewing right now. ____ Join our Patreon! Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our Moxfield. Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett
Ep 30HSM 30: The Secret Santa Special
EWelcome to Episode 30! It's a post-Christmas wrap up with the boiz! Come with us and deck the halls while we talk through our annual EDH Secret Santa tradition. For the past three years, we have built EDH decks for each other and exchanged them for the holidays. We talk about each year of deckbuilding, the decks we made, and how each deck performed in the pod. Buckle in for a trip down memory lane. Also Tony made me say "the boiz". ____ Join our Patreon! Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our Moxfield. Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett
Ep 29HSM 29: New Year, New Players, and New (stack) Resolutions
EWelcome to Episode 29! Happy New Year from the HSM crew to you! In our episode today, we talk about ways to teach Magic to new players, deck power levels and salt when you're playing a "7", and being mindful of triggers on the stack and dealing with take backs. It's our first episode of the year, and we take a bit of time to catch up and talk about podcast resolutions. And here is a link to the very complex power level table referenced in one of the posts. ____ Join our Patreon! Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our Moxfield. Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett
Ep 28HSM 28: Infect Redux, Blue is Good, and Refusing to Win
EWelcome to Episode 28! Tony is away and our buddy Pat (aka Snoranges) joins us in the Salt Mine! In our episode today, we talk about whether infect deserves the hate it gets, the beauties of blue (because Tony is away), and when an opponent can win but doesn't. We also hear Pat's villain origin story about why he is such a master of salt! The vibes were good so we let this one go a little longer than normal. ____ Join our Patreon! Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our Moxfield. Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett
Ep 27HSM 27: Mail Time! Tournaments, Switchy Decky, and Nog
EWelcome to Episode 27! We are back in the mail room for another Mail Time episode! In our episode today, we talk about dealing with salt at a tournament, learning to play with some salty decks, and an opponent that switches their decks too often before a game. We also get in the holiday spirit, and Tony unfortunately tells us about eggnog. ____ Join our Patreon! Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our Moxfield. Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett
Ep 26HSM 26: Mail Time! Tunnel Vision, Another Stomper, and Sol Stealing
EWelcome to Episode 26! It's another Mail Time Episode! In our episode today, we talk about having tunnel vision for a specific card, teaming up to beat a pubstomper, and stealing a Sol Ring on Turn 1. We also talk about how Sam is very susceptible to peer pressure, and we cover a very polarizing salty card of the week. ____ Join our Patreon! Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our Moxfield. Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett
Ep 25HSM 25: For Kicks, Reading the Card, and Rangoons
EWelcome to Episode 25! In our episode today, we talk about struggling with politics at the table, a massive overreaction at an event, and what to do with opponents who don't tell you what their cards do. Mike also eats a crab rangoon. Stay Salty! ____ Join our Patreon! Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our Moxfield. Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett
Ep 24HSM 24: Precon Stomp, MLDon’t, and Trolololling
EWelcome to Episode 24! WE LAUNCHED OUR PATREON! Go check it out! patreon.com/howlingsaltmine In our episode today, we talk about perceptions when playing a precon, a casual event ruined by some MLD, and trolling during a game. Stay Salty! ____ Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our Moxfield. Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett
Ep 23HSM 23: Mail Time! Birthday Chaff, Cradling Deez, and a Salty Squid
EWelcome to Episode 23! It's another Mail Time episode where we read salty stories and confessionals from you, our listeners! Today we talk about crushing an opponent with a two card combo, dealing with a random pubstomper that joins your pod, and one doozy of a salty confessional. Tony also gets into it about sorting his collection and getting rid of his chaff. Stay Salty! ____ Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our Moxfield. Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett
Ep 22HSM 22: With Lua Stardust! LGS Salt Lords and Stax Pals
EWelcome to Episode 22! Today we are joined by Lua Stardust, content creator extraordinaire and co-creator of the new mtg channel Scrybabies! Today we talk about someone dealing with a salt lord at their LGS, a salty tale about countering a board wipe, and the ethics of focusing someone down when they are locking out your deck. We also bond over our love of stax, and Sam proves how much of an amazing and prepared host he is. Look at him go! Stay Salty! ____ Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our Moxfield. Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett
Ep 21HSM 21: The Magic 30 Recap Special
EWelcome to Episode 21! It's the Magic 30 Recap Special! Recorded live in kitchen of our AirBnB in Las Vegas just before midnight after the last day of Magic 30. This episode strays from our typical format as we talk through our experience at Magic 30. A little longer, a little less editing, and a little more salt. Stay Salty! ____ Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our Moxfield. Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett
Ep 20HSM 20: Mall Rats, Reconnaissance, and a New LGS
EWelcome to Episode 20! Today we talk about dealing with a spite deck that someone built for you, feeling too empathetic for your opponents, and going to a new LGS for the first time. We also talk a lot about malls. Stay Salty! ____ Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our Moxfield. Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett
Ep 19HSM 19: Mail Time! Hexproof Hate, Sibling Salt, and Countering Dorks
EWelcome to Episode 19! MAIL TIME! We are working through our stack of listener mail with another Mail Time episode! We talk about how "WOTC hates hexproof", a salty confessional about siblings, and a player so salty that they were blind countering spells. Stay Salty! Shout out to Devin Burnett for our amazing art! @j.d.burnett And here is that Kylo Ren parmesan cheese thing. ____ Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our Moxfield.
Ep 18HSM 18: Outrage, Bacon, and Doing Your Thing
EWelcome to Episode 18! This episodes starts with a long overdue topic: Community Salt! There is a lot going on in the MtG community right now, and we dive into a bit of it. After that, we talk about dealing with frustrated opponents, having your deck do its thing, and running too little removal. We also talk about bacon... a lot. Stay Salty! ____ Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our Moxfield.
Ep 17HSM 17: Tony on Trial, Fail to Force, and Too Polite
EWelcome to Episode 17! We kick this episode off with a deep dive into a recent salty moment in our group. Then we jump into a discussion on dealing with playgroup turmoil, failing to find a card you thought was in your deck, and when your opponent is too polite. Stay Salty! ____ Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our Moxfield.
Ep 16HSM 16: No Removal, Coaching, and Vintage Cheetos
EWelcome to Episode 16! We talk about running the perfect amount of removal, when a "coach" is backseat driving a deck, and when etiquette for touching other people's cards goes too far. Thanks for checking out the show and Stay Salty! ____ Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our Moxfield.
Ep 15HSM 15: Mail Time! Good Spite, Bad Trades, and Two Sams
EWelcome to Episode 15! MAIL TIME! Today we are reading salty stories sent in by our listeners! We talk about building a spite deck for good, when trade etiquette fails, an off-putting player at an LGS, and a cEDH game with a chaotic end. If you want to be on the next Mail Time, you know what to do! Thanks for checking out the show and Stay Salty! ____ Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our Moxfield.
Ep 14HSM 14: With Joe Johnson! Basic Bitches, Spoil Sports, and Strip Mines
EWelcome to Episode 14! Today we are joined by Joe Johnson, the host and creator of Tabletop Jocks! We talk about getting heat for your commander choice, spoil sports that ruin your game night, and a Strip Mine that hits hard. We also talk about adapting to your changing meta. Thanks for checking out the show and Stay Salty! ____ Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Check out our Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/TheHowlingSaltMine
Ep 13HSM 13: With Pay The 1 MTG! Board State, Spouses, and Sharing Info
EWelcome to Episode 13! Today we are joined by Lance and Sonny from the Pay The 1 MTG Podcast! We talk about forgetting the board state, dueling spouses, and sharing information with others at the table. Thanks for checking out the show and Stay Salty! ____ Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Check out our Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/TheHowlingSaltMine
Ep 12HSM 12: Three on One, Speech Plays, and Netdecking
EWelcome to Episode 12! A surprise mid-week drop! Oh and Mike is back!! We talk about games that become three on one, bluffing and mind games, and what happens when you netdeck beyond your player skill. Thanks for checking out the show and Stay Salty! ____ Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Check out our Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/TheHowlingSaltMine
Ep 11HSM 11: With Nick! Pubstomping, Kingmaking, and Ranting
EWelcome to Episode 11! Mike is away so Nick will play! We talk about pubstomping and cEDH, kingmaking in a tournament, and letting players enjoy their win. We also go on a couple rants... and by "we" I mean "Sam". Thanks for checking out the show and Stay Salty! ____ Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Check out our Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/TheHowlingSaltMine