
The Howling Salt Mine
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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
Ep 10HSM 10: Stealing Ethics, Control Blues, and Rage Quits
EWelcome to Episode 10! Mike is canoeing in Canada, so it's a Sam & Tony special! We talk about the different types of card theft effects, a salty story about when control goes too far, and a game that ends suddenly with a three person rage quit. 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 9HSM 9: With Nick! Deep Spite, Eight Players, and Rats
EWelcome to Episode 9! Tony is still out of town, and we are joined by returning guest, Nick! We talk about a spite runs deep, a salty story from an eight player game, and a deck that has the local meta saying, "aw rats!" 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 8HSM 8: With Pat! Whining, A Bit of Infect, and Long Turns
EWelcome to Episode 8! Tony is out of town, and we are joined by our buddy, Pat! We talk about whether whining is a legit strategy, cover story with a salty end, and discuss the etiquette of long turns. Thanks for checking out the show and Stay Salty! ____ Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine
Ep 7HSM 7: With Nick! Group Hugging, Strong Decks, and Complaining
EWelcome to Episode 7 with our first guest, Nick! Nick is the fourth member of our regular EDH pod and joins us to day to talk about SALT. We talk about drama with group hug decks, when your friend's decks are too strong, and the bummer of too much complaining. We also take a trip down memory lane with Nick and talk about one of our past salty games. Thanks for checking out the show and Stay Salty! ____ Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine
Ep 6HSM 6: First Salt, Confessions, and a Confusing Scoop
EWelcome to Episode 6! We talk about feeling getting your first salty reactions, a salty confessional, and a scoop that leaves us shocked and confused. Thanks for checking out the show and Stay Salty! ____ Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine
Ep 5HSM 5: Toxicity, Controlling Others, and When to Win
EEpisode 5! We talk about feeling toxic after losing, controlling other player's turns, and what we think about the optimal turn to go for the win. Thanks for checking out the show and Stay Salty! ____ Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine
Ep 4HSM 4: Breaking Deals, 1v1 Woes, and a Salt Breakdown
EEpisode 4! Let's get into it. We talk about breaking deals at the table, the delicate balance of 1v1 EDH, and do our first Salt Breakdown of one of our own salty decks that we love to hate. Thanks for checking out the show and Stay Salty! ____ Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine
Ep 3HSM 3: Big Moves, Popping Off, and Grandma
EEpisode 3! We talk about big moves that make you salty, "my deck never pops off like this!", and one cool Grandma. Thanks for checking out the show and Stay Salty! ____ Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine
Ep 2HSM 2: Revenge Decks, Leaving Early, and Take Backs
EEpisode 2! Let's get it! We talk about building decks for revenge, impacting the game before leaving early, and navigating take backs. Also, we take a break from the salt and have a little sugar for once. Thanks for checking out the show and Stay Salty! ____ Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @howlingsaltmine
Ep 1HSM 1: Slow Starts, Salty Scoops, and Tom
EWelcome to our pilot episode! We talk about slow starts at casual EDH tables, scooping when you're salty, and of course Tom. Thanks for checking out the show and Stay Salty! ____ Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @howlingsaltmine