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The Howling Salt Mine
HSM 98: With CovertGoBlue! Local Gaming Salt and Precon Fury
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!
2024-05-02
1h 39
The Howling Salt Mine
HSM 97: Impish Deals, In That Case, and Pursuit of the Thing
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 you...
2024-04-25
1h 06
The Howling Salt Mine
HSM 96: The Punt City 3 Recap Special
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!
2024-04-18
1h 17
The Howling Salt Mine
HSM 95: Canceled Events, Nephew's Betrayal, and City Corn
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 thehowlingsaltmine@gmail.com! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check o...
2024-04-11
1h 13
The Howling Salt Mine
HSM 94: Priority Tricks, Fourth Player, and Save Toxrill!
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 fr...
2024-04-04
1h 11
The Howling Salt Mine
HSM 93: Pre-Salted, Common Deer, and No Hope
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 thehowlingsaltmine@gmail.com! Find links to all our social m...
2024-03-28
1h 15
The Howling Salt Mine
HSM 92: Speech Play 101, Razor Thin Margins, and Two-Headed Misplay
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 thehowlingsaltmine@gmail.com! Find links to all our social media pages on ou...
2024-03-21
1h 09
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HSM 91: Salty Tales: Chicago Style
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...
2024-03-14
1h 23
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HSM 90: The MagicCon Chicago Recap Special!
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, b...
2024-03-07
1h 45
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HSM 89: Deflecting Cheater, That Ring Ping, and Wrong Rulings
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 thehowlingsaltmine@gmail.com! Find links to all our social media pages...
2024-02-29
1h 09
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HSM 88: With the Legendary Creature Podcast! House Rules and Void Mirrors
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!
2024-02-22
1h 40
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HSM 87: Fight Salt with Salt, That One Guy, and Proxy Punishment
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 thehowlingsaltmine@gmail.com! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the t...
2024-02-15
1h 18
The Howling Salt Mine
HSM 86: Splintering Lands, My Deck is Better, and a Grumpy Noob
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 thehowlingsaltmine@gmail.com! Find links to all our social media pages on our L...
2024-02-08
1h 22
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HSM 85: Banal Donuts, Banned Burn, and Clunky Cards
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 thehowlingsaltmine@gmail.com! Find links to all...
2024-02-01
1h 20
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MagicCon Chicago Announcement!
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 w...
2024-01-30
04 min
The Howling Salt Mine
HSM 84: Two-Headed Pubstomp, Forgetting, and Dear Old Dad
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 thehowlingsaltmine@gmail.com! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check o...
2024-01-25
1h 20
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HSM 83: Law, Order, and Salt
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 thehowlingsaltmine@gmail.com! Find links to all our social media pages on...
2024-01-18
1h 22
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HSM 82: Unintended Infinite, Weighted Clothing, and Brother’s War
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 thehowlingsaltmine@gmail.c...
2024-01-11
1h 18
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HSM 81: Disregard Deals. Acquire Value.
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 o...
2024-01-04
1h 36
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HSM 80: With The Mind Sculptors! Diners, Drive-Ins, and Mom can you pick me up?
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 F...
2023-12-28
1h 39
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HSM 79: Lost in Value, Laptop Fling, and Abaddon’s Jitte
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! A...
2023-12-21
1h 15
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HSM 78: A Saga of Salt, Tub Faucets, and Hypergeometric Land
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...
2023-12-14
1h 25
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HSM 77: With Moderately Anonymous MTG! Un-Card Flicks and Spite Pacts
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 Tw...
2023-12-07
1h 20
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HSM 76: With Nitpicking Nerds! Hate the Hug and the $1 Deck
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 d...
2023-11-30
1h 35
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HSM 75: The MTG Summit Recap Special
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 I...
2023-11-23
1h 39
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HSM 74: Basalty Monolith, Gloating, and Kyle
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...
2023-11-16
1h 11
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HSM 73: Rock in a Shoe, Lunch with Urza, and Big Yargling
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 thehowlingsaltmine@gmail.com! Fi...
2023-11-09
1h 09
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HSM 72: With Mental Misplay! My Cousin is a Judge and COD Breaks
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 B...
2023-11-02
1h 40
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HSM 71: Seedy Salt, Tantrums, and Bogart vs Boggart
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 thehowlingsaltmine@gmail.com! Find links to all our social media pages on our Li...
2023-10-26
1h 08
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HSM 69: Nice Norn, Nice Takes, and Nice Milk
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!
2023-10-19
1h 14
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Stray Grains: Patreon Promo
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!
2023-10-17
29 min
The Howling Salt Mine
HSM 70: Salt Storm, Silver Bullet, and Krenko’s Couch
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 b...
2023-10-12
1h 27
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HSM 68: With Scrybabies! Infinite Boogeyman and Two Sheoldreds
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...
2023-10-05
1h 17
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HSM 67: The Commander Sealed Recap Special
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...
2023-09-28
1h 31
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HSM 66: With Ken Baumann! Strip Mine Lows and Massacre Wurm Highs
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 m...
2023-09-21
1h 46
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HSM 65: Sam’s Big Salt, Jodah No Duh, and Sweet Stax
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 thehowlingsaltmine@gmail.com! Find links to all our social media pages on ou...
2023-09-14
1h 20
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HSM 64: With MookDubsMTG! Niv-Miztakes and Vaping Gluntch
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...
2023-09-07
1h 24
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HSM 63: Too Random, Poor Targeting, and The Room
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 thehowlingsaltmine@gmail.com! Find links to all our social media pages...
2023-08-31
1h 01
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HSM 62: With Tyler from Play to Win! cEDH Salt and Power Horses
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! ...
2023-08-24
1h 27
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HSM 61: Grave Dishonesty, Mike’s Betrayal, and Guy Fieri
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 howlingsaltmine@gmail.com
2023-08-17
1h 21
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HSM 60: One Last Topdeck, Harvesting Salt, and R-U-FLAPPIN?
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 howlingsaltmine@gmail.com Buy so...
2023-08-10
1h 15
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HSM 59: Two-Headed Stomp, Sore on Sorin, and ”JUDGE”!
Welcome 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 howlingsaltmine@gmail.com 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
2023-08-03
1h 14
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HSM 58: Salt the Earth, the Silencer, and Kaiba
Welcome 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 howlingsaltmine@gmail.com Buy some HSM Swag at our Bonfire Store! Check out our so...
2023-07-27
1h 19
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HSM 57: Acquired Blightsteel, 75% Decks, and Kenny Loggins
Welcome 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 howlingsaltmine@gmail.com 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...
2023-07-20
1h 18
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HSM 56: Not The Threat, Trample is OP, and Cha-Bull
Welcome 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 howlingsaltmine@gmail.com Buy some HSM Swag at our Bonfire Store! Check out our social media pages on Linktree. Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Fol...
2023-07-13
1h 08
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HSM 55: Unexpected Cruelties, Uba Trash, and Bach Party Boys
Welcome 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 howlingsaltmine@gmail.com Buy some HSM Swag at our Bonfire Store! Check out our social media pages on Linktree. Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twit...
2023-07-06
1h 07
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HSM 54: Rules Master, Counter Master, and Bow Master
Welcome 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 howlingsaltmine@gmail.com Buy some HSM Swag at our Bonfire Store! Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our Moxfield. P...
2023-06-29
1h 16
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HSM 53: Of Mice and Modern
Welcome 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 howlingsaltmine@gmail.com Buy some HSM Swag at our Bonfire Store! Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twi...
2023-06-22
1h 02
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HSM 52: Bacon 2.0, Sideboarding, and Salsa
Welcome 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 howlingsaltmine@gmail.com 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 Bur...
2023-06-15
1h 03
The Howling Salt Mine
HSM 51: Lord of the Salt, Alt Wincons, and Draws
Welcome 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 howli...
2023-06-08
1h 18
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HSM 50: One Salty Year
Welcome 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 howlingsaltmine@gmail.com Buy some HSM Swag at our...
2023-06-01
00 min
The Howling Salt Mine
HSM 49: Personal Touch, Booster Salt, and Fries
Welcome 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 howlingsaltmine@gmail.com Buy some HSM Swag at...
2023-05-25
1h 19
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HSM Minisode: Update from Sam
Content 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.
2023-05-23
17 min
The Howling Salt Mine
HSM 48: Expect the Expected, Grudges, and Margs
Welcome 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 howlingsaltmine@gmail.com Buy some HSM Swag at our...
2023-05-18
1h 06
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HSM 47: Mike & Tony Steer the Cart
Sam 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 howlingsaltmine@gmail.com Buy some HSM Swag at our Bonfire Store! Follow us on Instagram: @theho...
2023-05-11
1h 04
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HSM 46: Oversharing , Personal Salt, and it’s over 9000
Welcome 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 howlingsaltmine@gmail.com Buy some HSM Swag at our Bonfire Store! Follow us o...
2023-05-04
1h 08
The Howling Salt Mine
HSM 45: Piloting, Spacing, and Jin Gitaxias
Welcome 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 howlingsaltmine@gmail.com 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 t...
2023-04-27
1h 07
The Howling Salt Mine
HSM 44: Unhinged and Off The Railed
Tony 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 howlingsaltmine@gmail.com 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...
2023-04-20
1h 06
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HSM 43: Horrors, Brined Brains and Placeholders
Welcome 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 howlingsaltmine@gmail.com Buy some HSM Swag at our Bonfire Store! Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our...
2023-04-13
1h 08
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HSM 42: With ComedIan MTG! S-Tier Selvala and War Crimes
Welcome 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 howlingsaltmine@gmail.com Buy s...
2023-04-06
1h 24
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HSM 41: Salt of Perdition, Spite Making, and Triggers
Welcome 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 howlingsaltmine@gmail.com Buy some HSM Swag at our Bonfire Store! Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine ...
2023-03-30
1h 10
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HSM 40: With MTG_Hotdog! Slitherhead Trades and Gluntch
Welcome 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 howlingsaltmine@gmail.com Buy some HSM Swag at our Bonfire...
2023-03-23
1h 13
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HSM 39: The MagicCon Philly Recap Special!
Welcome 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 fr...
2023-03-16
1h 27
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HSM 38: Mox Masters, Too Optimal, and Nuggets
Welcome 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 howlingsaltmine@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our Moxfield. Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett
2023-03-09
1h 04
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HSM 37: With MTG in Quarantine! Bad hands and Tithe Taking
Welcome 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. ...
2023-03-02
1h 17
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HSM 36: Parents & Kids, Slicer Slice, and One Mountain
Welcome 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 howlingsaltmine@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our Moxfield. Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett
2023-02-23
1h 14
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HSM 35: ”Am I The Bolas?” Crossover with Mike Carrozza
Welcome 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/ markcarbonza@gmail.com https://twitter.com/mikecarrozza ____ Join our Patreon! Em...
2023-02-16
1h 18
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HSM 34: Thunderdome, Krenko, and Five Board Wipes
Welcome 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 Pat...
2023-02-09
1h 05
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HSM 33: Updated Remarks
Hey 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...
2023-02-02
00 min
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HSM 32: Performance Anxiety, a Will to Mill, and Todd
Welcome 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 howlingsaltmine@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our...
2023-01-26
1h 10
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HSM 31: Goblin Mode, Trash Magic, and Siege Rhino
Welcome 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 howlingsaltmine@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our Moxfield. ...
2023-01-19
1h 12
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HSM 30: The Secret Santa Special
Welcome 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 howl...
2023-01-12
1h 42
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HSM 29: New Year, New Players, and New (stack) Resolutions
Welcome 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!
2023-01-05
1h 22
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HSM 28: Infect Redux, Blue is Good, and Refusing to Win
Welcome 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 howlingsaltmine@gmail.com Follow us...
2022-12-29
1h 18
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HSM 27: Mail Time! Tournaments, Switchy Decky, and Nog
Welcome 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 howlingsaltmine@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our Moxfield. P...
2022-12-22
1h 09
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HSM 26: Mail Time! Tunnel Vision, Another Stomper, and Sol Stealing
Welcome 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 howlingsaltmine@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our Moxfield. Podcast art by...
2022-12-15
1h 11
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HSM 25: For Kicks, Reading the Card, and Rangoons
Welcome 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 howlingsaltmine@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our Moxfield. Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett
2022-12-08
1h 15
The Howling Salt Mine
HSM 24: Precon Stomp, MLDon’t, and Trolololling
Welcome 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 howlingsaltmine@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our Moxfield. Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett
2022-12-01
1h 00
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HSM 23: Mail Time! Birthday Chaff, Cradling Deez, and a Salty Squid
Welcome 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 howlingsaltmine@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our Moxfield. ...
2022-11-24
1h 05
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HSM 22: With Lua Stardust! LGS Salt Lords and Stax Pals
Welcome 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 howlingsaltmine@gmail.com F...
2022-11-17
1h 03
The Howling Salt Mine
HSM 21: The Magic 30 Recap Special
Welcome 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 howlingsaltmine@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our Moxfield. Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j...
2022-11-10
1h 42
The Howling Salt Mine
HSM 20: Mall Rats, Reconnaissance, and a New LGS
Welcome 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 howlingsaltmine@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our Moxfield. Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett
2022-11-03
59 min
The Howling Salt Mine
HSM 19: Mail Time! Hexproof Hate, Sibling Salt, and Countering Dorks
Welcome 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 howlingsaltmine@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Ch...
2022-10-27
59 min
The Howling Salt Mine
HSM 18: Outrage, Bacon, and Doing Your Thing
Welcome 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 howlingsaltmine@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our Moxfield.
2022-10-20
1h 06
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HSM 17: Tony on Trial, Fail to Force, and Too Polite
Welcome 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 howlingsaltmine@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our Moxfield.
2022-10-13
53 min
The Howling Salt Mine
HSM 16: No Removal, Coaching, and Vintage Cheetos
Welcome 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 howlingsaltmine@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our Moxfield.
2022-10-06
53 min
The Howling Salt Mine
HSM 15: Mail Time! Good Spite, Bad Trades, and Two Sams
Welcome 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 howlingsaltmine@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out...
2022-09-29
1h 00
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HSM 14: With Joe Johnson! Basic Bitches, Spoil Sports, and Strip Mines
Welcome 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 howlingsaltmine@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Check out our Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/TheHowlingSaltMine
2022-09-22
1h 02
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HSM 13: With Pay The 1 MTG! Board State, Spouses, and Sharing Info
Welcome 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 howlingsaltmine@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Check out our Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/TheHowlingSaltMine
2022-09-15
59 min
The Howling Salt Mine
HSM 12: Three on One, Speech Plays, and Netdecking
Welcome 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 howlingsaltmine@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Check out our Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/TheHowlingSaltMine
2022-09-13
59 min
The Howling Salt Mine
HSM 11: With Nick! Pubstomping, Kingmaking, and Ranting
Welcome 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 howlingsaltmine@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Check out our Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/TheHowlingSaltMine
2022-09-08
56 min
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HSM 10: Stealing Ethics, Control Blues, and Rage Quits
Welcome 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 howlingsaltmine@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Check out our Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/TheHowlingSaltMine
2022-09-01
51 min
The Howling Salt Mine
HSM 9: With Nick! Deep Spite, Eight Players, and Rats
Welcome 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 howlingsaltmine@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Check out our Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/TheHowlingSaltMine
2022-08-25
1h 00
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HSM 8: With Pat! Whining, A Bit of Infect, and Long Turns
Welcome 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 howlingsaltmine@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine
2022-08-18
55 min
The Howling Salt Mine
HSM 7: With Nick! Group Hugging, Strong Decks, and Complaining
Welcome 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 howlingsaltmine@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine
2022-08-11
55 min
The Howling Salt Mine
HSM 6: First Salt, Confessions, and a Confusing Scoop
Welcome 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 howlingsaltmine@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine
2022-08-04
41 min
The Howling Salt Mine
HSM 5: Toxicity, Controlling Others, and When to Win
Episode 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 howlingsaltmine@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine
2022-07-28
38 min
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HSM 4: Breaking Deals, 1v1 Woes, and a Salt Breakdown
Episode 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 howlingsaltmine@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine
2022-07-21
38 min
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HSM 2: Revenge Decks, Leaving Early, and Take Backs
Episode 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 howlingsaltmine@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @howlingsaltmine
2022-07-14
33 min
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HSM 1: Slow Starts, Salty Scoops, and Tom
Welcome 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 howlingsaltmine@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @howlingsaltmine
2022-07-12
34 min