Best HowlingSaltMine Podcasts (2025)

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HSM 183: Triumph of the Cheater, Too Many Loopholes, and Christmas Ham 1:20:00

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6h ago1:20:00

1:20:00

Welcome to Episode 183 and Happy Holidays! Today, when abusing loopholes in deals goes too far, an awkward interaction with a vendor when buying some big money cards, and losing a late night draft and losing your cool. Also, christmas ham methods, butterbeer sucks, and Sam's frog sounds. Stay Salty! Sam, Mike, & Tony ____ Buy DragonShield products …

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HSM 182: Slicer or Eldrazi, Swapping Life, and Old Injuries 1:25:05

7d ago1:25:05

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Welcome to Episode 182! Today, the perils of playing "mid-comp" at an LGS, choosing to leave the table and coming back to a disaster, and swapping life with opponents leads to a salty accusation. Also, Mike's hurt ankle, the growth of your loaf, and full colon. Stay Salty! Sam, Mike, & Tony ____ Buy DragonShield products and our custom sleeves from…

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HSM 181: Derevi vs Daretti, "Trust Me Bro" Rules Lawyer, and We Summited 1:17:55

14d ago1:17:55

1:17:55

Welcome to Episode 181! Today, how not to teach a new player commander, Derevi value versus Daretti artifacts, and your opponent definitely knows the rules so don't even bother to look them up. Also, The Men's Summit (not weird), Buck Hunter sucks, and why Mark? WHY!? Stay Salty! Sam, Mike, & Tony ____ Buy DragonShield products and our custom sleev…

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HSM 180: The Deck of Theseus, a Bad Day for Andrew, and Tony's Birthday 1:41:09

25d ago1:41:09

1:41:09

Welcome to Episode 180! Mike is away, so you know what it means... IT'S THE GREMLIN BOYS!!! Today, when an opponent loses because they whined about their salty day, what happens when you trust the wrong player with your special new deck, and when the fourth player ruins the vibe. Also, Tony's birthday, barrel-aged Malort, and its actually Douchenst…

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HSM 179: A New Bad Brew, No Game Changers, and Bake Off League 1:14:54

29d ago1:14:54

1:14:54

Welcome to Episode 179! Today, we talk about when your special new brew gets crushed, a classic tale of ignoring the pregame conversation, and the pain of your own cards backstabbing you. Also, Great British Bake Off league and our new studio. Stay Salty! Sam, Mike, & Tony ____ Buy DragonShield products and our custom sleeves from our affiliate lin…

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HSM 178: Mindbreak Crap, Scheming for Chaos, and Halloween 1:30:47

1M ago1:30:47

1:30:47

Welcome to Episode 178! Today, we talk about a cEDH bully that wastes interaction, another 8-player game that thankfully has a happy ending, and when an opponent creates chaos as they leave a game early. Also, Halloween memories! Bad costumes, first halloweens, and the best candy. Stay Salty! Sam, Mike, & Tony ____ Buy DragonShield products and our…

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HSM 177: The Avatar Set Review! 1:25:15

1M ago1:25:15

1:25:15

Welcome to Episode 177! WE ARE HASHTAG AMBASSADORS BABYYYY! So we're here to talk all about the new Avatar the Last Airbender set! A huge thank you to Wizards of the Coast for giving us early access to this incredible set and allowing us to talk about this show that we love so much! From the set mechanics, to our favorite moments from the show, to …

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HSM 176: Pippin's Folly, The Vivi Problem, and Tony vs The Power Company 1:33:18

2M ago1:33:18

1:33:18

Welcome to Episode 176! Today, we check back in with the salt lord Linchpin Jim, a story of fumbling the perfect play, and when one more quick game becomes a counterspell slog. Also, Tony fights the power company (again), and we talk about the effect Vivi is having on Magic. Stay Salty! Sam, Mike, & Tony ____ Buy DragonShield products and our custo…

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HSM 175: Ugly Dog, Creepy Chris, and The Perfect Turn with Chad Magic 1:21:32

2M ago1:21:32

1:21:32

Welcome to Episode 175! And today we have Christian and Wally from Chad Magic! Today, we have poetic justice for a Cruella on spell table, a saga of salt about a disrespectful player stacking bulk, and when the perfect turn one happens but not for you. Also, printed sky diamonds and the colossal dreadmaw punches you in your face you little rat bitc…

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HSM 174: Non-Dragon Dragon Deck, Declaring Attacks, and Salt Bros 1:13:25

2M ago1:13:25

1:13:25

Welcome to Episode 174! Today we have an Animar dragon deck that isn't a dragon deck, when you're asked to declare all attackers at the exact same time, and two brothers that love to make each other salty and a father that wants it to change. Also Chiaotzu, more than four letters, and failed filming. Stay Salty! Sam, Mike, & Tony ____ Buy DragonShi…

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HSM 173: Revealing Commanders, Golden Girls, and Everyone Scuttles 49:28

2M ago49:28

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Welcome to Episode 173! AND WE ARE LIVE AT MC ATLANTA! Well.. we were. But this is just a recording of that. Today we are talking about the annoying tale of Jack, when an opponent refuses to reveal their commander, personal gripes against a fellow prospector, and a golden girl that wreaks havoc at an LGS. Also, exodia decks, whiny voices, and thank…

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HSM 172: The MagicCon Atlanta 2025 Recap Special! 1:19:20

3M ago1:19:20

1:19:20

Welcome to Episode 172! It's a recap episode! We are talking all about our experience at MagicCon Atlanta, the games we played, the events we went to, our live show, and more. Thank you to all the prospectors that came to our live show, said hello, or had us sign things. Can't wait to see you at the next one! Stay Salty! Sam, Mike, & Tony PS: No vi…

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HSM 171: Fourth Rate Deck, Friendsgiving Beef, and Basic Land Game: A Scry-Weekend Slumber Party 1:10:06

3M ago1:10:06

1:10:06

Welcome to Episode 171! The slumber party continues! This time we are joined by Lua and Tori from ⁨@scrybabies⁩ , Ian aka ⁨@ComedIanMTG⁩ , and Tyler from ⁨@PlaytoWinMTG⁩ ! We have a rotating cast on this one! If you heard our Scry-Slumber Party from last year then you know whats up. Today, we are dealing with bullies at the LGS, getting revenge whe…

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HSM 170: Knowing Infect, Salsa Swords, and the Chad Who Cried cEDH 1:13:15

3M ago1:13:15

1:13:15

Welcome to Episode 170! Today, a knocked out opponent points out the winning line, a salty player decries "CEDH!" in the face of a quick deck, and when the whole LGS tells you that you don't know how your own deck works. Also, milk drinking, the salsa scale, and wardrobe changes. Stay Salty! Sam, Mike, & Tony ____ Buy DragonShield products and our …

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HSM 169: Coin Flip Flops, Old Cars, and Why Gamble Sucks with Editor Dan! 1:14:48

3M ago1:14:48

1:14:48

Welcome to Episode 169! Its a slumber party episode! Which means we're all sitting on the floor and recording on the go with special guest Editor Dan aka Moderately Anonymous MTG! Today, getting revenge on the Arcades player (for some reason), a coin deck causes a player to flip out, and when the RogSi player Gambles and loses. Also, Sam sells a le…

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HSM 168: Three Thopters, Bragging Richard, and Canoe Camping 1:37:09

4M ago1:37:09

1:37:09

Welcome to Episode 168! Today, a rules dispute on thopters leads to an awkward interaction, a salty experience at an LGS while traveling, and when a spelltable opponent won't stop bragging. Also, canoe camping, wild toilets, and big hoops! Stay Salty! Sam, Mike, & Tony ____ Buy DragonShield products and our custom sleeves from our affiliate link! U…

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HSM 167: Linchpin Jim, Two Fabios, and Moving Sucks 1:18:15

4M ago1:18:15

1:18:15

Welcome to Episode 167! Today, when ignorance of the rules starts to look like cheating, a game night ruined by a foolish Flubs, and an alignment of chaos cards that blooms into salt! Also, Sam is sleep deprived and exhausted from moving, and remember when Fabio got hit in the face with a goose? Also also, send us salty stories for the MC Atlanta L…

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HSM 166: The Monkey's Paw, Book Boys, and Banished from the Pod 1:16:09

4M ago1:16:09

1:16:09

Welcome to Episode 166! Today, our first mailed in salty story about Wishclaw Talisman deals, getting banished from the pod to go play Mario Party, and a story of spell stealing and 1v1 commander salt! Also, Tony discovers the joy of reading and the greatest Yargling yet! Stay Salty! Sam, Mike, & Tony ____ Buy DragonShield products and our custom s…

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HSM 165: Salt, Phat, Acid, Feet 1:12:26

4M ago1:12:26

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Get it? Like the cook book? Welcome to Episode 165! Today, we have a trippy tale from the past with an Atraxa pubstomper, when someone in your pod rewinds the game just to screw you over, and a cautionary tale of why you should never play with your food when playing against a landfall deck. Also, Sam gets a pedicure for the first time and Zuran Orb…

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HSM 164: Aminatou Much Salt, Honey Bear, and Grippers Galore 1:30:54

5M ago1:30:54

1:30:54

Welcome to Episode 164! Today, Mike and Sam get ground to dust by Aminatou, when your partner girlbosses the salt out of you, and when new bracket and old power level terminology gets crossed. Mike and Sam also talk about their time at Command Fest Worcester! Also, we are wearing toe socks and we are sorry. This episode has a lot of grippers. Stay …

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HSM 163: Mixed cEDH Pods, Awkward Table Talk, and Pact Sucks with That's a Good Card Podcast! 1:54:26

5M ago1:54:26

1:54:26

Welcome to Episode 163! Today we are joined by our good friends Kyle and Yah from That's A Good Card Podcast! (it's a good podcast!) Today we talk cEDH! We talk about a casual deck in a cEDH pod with some unexpected salt, navigating uncomfortable table talk, and how getting spite played with a Pact of Negation might be good? Also, Pact for Points, …

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HSM 162: Shelob’s Burger Claw, Another Farewell, and Mr. Fixit 1:15:01

5M ago1:15:01

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Welcome to Episode 162! Today, a pod gets hamburgled by a greasy spider, the local LGS jerk tries to spread his salt, and a deja vu of Farewells. Also, they don't make tools like they used to, Jelly's redemption, and hashtag vegetable. Stay Salty! Sam, Mike, & Tony ____ Buy DragonShield Sleeves from our affiliate link! Use code "staysalty" all lowe…

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HSM 161: LIVE! Kroxa Revenge, Niv Stomping, and We're Friends Right? 58:09

5M ago58:09

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Welcome to Episode 161! Our live show from MC Vegas 2025! Today, we have boyfriends playing too much interaction, the perils of hand-shake deals in front of opponents, stomping the table with a Niv deck that you don't know how to pilot, and teaming up to defeat a salt-inducing Kroxa player. Thank you to everyone that came out to our show in Vegas! …

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HSM 160: Sucker Punch, Bad LGS Employee, and Three Salty Years 1:22:40

6M ago1:22:40

1:22:40

Welcome to Episode 160! IT IS OUR 3 YEAR ANNIVERSARY! Thank you all for three lovely years of salt. It has been a wild ride, and we're excited for the next three years! Today, a player gets hit with a sneak attack because of the Big Game, an opponent too faded to function, and the most insufferable LGS employee we have ever come across. We also cel…

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HSM 159: The MagicCon Vegas 2025 Recap Special! 1:37:25

6M ago1:37:25

1:37:25

Welcome to Episode 159! Today we are talking MC Vegas! We'll walk through what we did each day and cap the episode off with our recorded Salty Tales where we asked you what makes YOU salty! We'll talk about Barry Manilow, buying Cradles, epic cEDH turns, and all the Final Fantasy hype! Stay Salty! Sam, Mike, & Tony ____ Buy DragonShield Sleeves fro…

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HSM 158: Stranger Spite, Pubstomp Cousin, and Smart House 1:19:10

6M ago1:19:10

1:19:10

Welcome to Episode 158! Today, we talk about a salty story about losing your commander in your graveyard permanently, paying back spite from a stranger with overwhelming force, and hiring your cousin to pubstomp your friends. We also talk about smart houses, dog sitting, and Bill Withers. Stay Salty! Sam, Mike, & Tony ____ Buy DragonShield Sleeves …

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HSM 157: Ravages of Land Destruction, Butter the Nugs, and Pizza 1:11:32

6M ago1:11:32

1:11:32

Welcome to Episode 157! In today's episode, surprise land destruction ruins a new player's game, we learn to butter the nugs and kudo the clapper, and when vigilante justice just leaves everyone feeling salty. Also pizza toppings, Tony hates beef, and Mike's forced segues. Stay Salty! Sam, Mike, & Tony ____ Buy DragonShield Sleeves from our affilia…

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HSM 156: Blinked Blocker, Ulalek Rules Atrocity, and Amaro Rambling 1:15:49

6M ago1:15:49

1:15:49

Welcome to Episode 156 and the first video Gremlin Boys episode! In a weird twist, today we really focus on the rules! First, a blocker gets blinked and a friend denies the ruling, then confusing eldrazi rules getting you kicked from a pod, and lastly a cautionary tale about why you should always beware the Protean Hulk! We also talk about our shar…

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HSM 155: Perfect Priority, Sheoldred Betrayal, and Sisay's Final Fantasy 1:23:09

7M ago1:23:09

1:23:09

Welcome to Episode 155! Mike and Sam are here to workshop duo names and still be pretty gremliny even in Tony's absence. Today, what happens when LGS beef leads to a back alley rumble, the salt of trying to play perfectly, and when your precious Sheoldred leaves you for another. Also, new Sisay tech from Final Fantasy, co-captains, and GF4P. Stay S…

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HSM 154: Deal or Kingmake, a Salty Saga, and Not That Ur-Dragon 1:27:13

7M ago1:27:13

1:27:13

Welcome to Episode 154! Today, we talk about a salty game that ended in kingmaking (or was it just a deal?), a long saga of salt with all the red flags you'd expect, and when someone pubstomps a new player with an Ur-Dragon deck (but not that Ur-Dragon deck I swear). Also, Kotis is cool, blind box socks, and printer go brrrrrrrrr! Stay Salty! Sam, …

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HSM 153: Mean Jelly, Sleepy Tattoos, and Dockside Got Banned? 1:20:40

7M ago1:20:40

1:20:40

Welcome to Episode 153! It's the Gremlin Boys! Today, we talk about someone that doesn't know dockside is banned (or do they?), a player dealing with a gelatinous bully in their pod, and when backseat piloting loses you the game. Also, new tattoos, big fonts, and cougars. Stay Salty! Sam & Tony ____ Buy DragonShield Sleeves from our affiliate link!…

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HSM 152: Boardwipe Blues, Always Too Strong, and Mall Rats 2 1:12:29

7M ago1:12:29

1:12:29

Welcome to Episode 152! Today, we talk about the targeting priority of a stoner, getting knocked out early because you played a repeatable boardwipe, and when your least favorite person says you always play decks that are too strong. Also, Sam mourns malls and is it pronounced Hakbal or Hakbal? Stay Salty! Sam, Mike, & Tony ____ Buy DragonShield Sl…

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HSM 151: Fatherly Salt, Captain Kingmake, and Board Game Boy 1:10:42

8M ago1:10:42

1:10:42

Welcome to Episode 151! Today, we talk about crushing a player when you aren't really paying attention, a father teaches their son about salt, and a kingmaking situation that has Tony and Mike reliving the past. Also, board games and ping pong tournaments. Stay Salty! Sam, Mike, & Tony ____ Buy DragonShield Sleeves from our affiliate link! Use code…

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HSM 150: Shuffling In, Gift Swap, and Bullying 1:06:43

8M ago1:06:43

1:06:43

Welcome to Episode 150! Today, we talk about playing 1v1 with the LGS owner, the guilt of a reformed bully, and setting up your wife for salty failure at a holiday deck exchange. Also, the worst EDH mistake you can make, Tony deals, and delicious beer! Stay Salty! Sam, Mike, & Tony ____ Buy DragonShield Sleeves from our affiliate link! Use code "st…

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HSM 149: EDH Unbans, Norin the Scary, and the Problem with Tyler 1:26:47

8M ago1:26:47

1:26:47

Welcome to Episode 149! We kick off today's episode with a discussion on the new unbans for commander and the new article on brackets. Then we dive into the mine with a story about getting banned from a store for playing "cEDH" Norin, a massive overreaction from Tyler, and nuking your friend's deck when it was just supposed to be a chill night. Als…

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HSM 148: Convention Salt, Misty Slander, and Haircuts 1:01:39

8M ago1:01:39

1:01:39

Welcome to Episode 148! OUR FIRST VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!! The pillow fort got an upgrade! Today, what to do when a podcaster snubs you at a convention, when a merciless god turns on you, and when a Water Trainer slanders you to the LGS owner. Also regular men's haircut, bellybutton thumb, and Ash cheats. Stay Salty! Sam, Mike, & Tony ____ Buy Dr…

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HSM 147: Powering Down, Cheat then Yeet, and the Swan Princess 1:14:28

9M ago1:14:28

1:14:28

Welcome to Episode 147! It's a GREMLIN BOYS EPISODE! (our little pistachio boy is sick) Today, what to do when an opponent hates your guts, when powering down a deck goes wrong, and when a cheater is met with a disproportionate response. YEET! Also the Swan Princess cinematic universe. Stay Salty! ____ Buy DragonShield Sleeves from our affiliate li…

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HSM 146: Dog Walk Your Umbra and Three Marks with Girl Pod! 1:35:31

9M ago1:35:31

1:35:31

Welcome to Episode 146! Today we are joined by our friends Sarah and Sandwich of Girl Pod! This week, we check back in with a very salty playgroup, talk about scooping with spells on the stack, and lament the downfall of Dog Umbra. Also, many Marks, butter, and Sarah will dog walk your ass. Go check out Girl Pod on their YouTube channel and everywh…

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Cards We Love: Tarkir Dragonstorm! 1:19:09

9M ago1:19:09

1:19:09

Welcome to a very special episode of the show as we are #MTGAmbassadors for the new Tarkir set! (#sponsored) Today we're talking about our favorite cards from Tarkir: Dragonstorm! Join us as we talk about the cards that make us salty, new cEDH spice, and the sweet cards from our favorite Tarkir clans. And you know we got a pile of honorable mention…

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HSM 145: Smothering Deja Vu, 1v1 Dealbreaker, and Warcraft 3 1:28:10

9M ago1:28:10

1:28:10

Welcome to Episode 145! Tony is on vacation so get ready for a Mike and Sam ep as we go DEEP on strategy. Today we talk about getting targeted out of a game by an opponent, Howling Mine's best friend Smothering Tithe, and the etiquette of keeping or breaking deals when a commander game is down to 2 players. Also Warcraft 3 nostalgia, and if you giv…

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HSM 144: Brackets, Long Turn Hypocrisy, and Mind Crankin' 1:25:29

9M ago1:25:29

1:25:29

Welcome to Episode 144! Today we talk about the new EDH power level system: Brackets! We also talk about a chastising others for long turns and then taking your own, the frightening power of crankin Syr Konrad, and circumstances at the LGS leading you to accidentally pubstomp. Also this episode has juice and sauce! Stay Salty! ____ Buy DragonShield…

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HSM 143: LIVE! Cluster Fudge, Crying Orbs, and a W is a W 58:46

10M ago58:46

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Welcome to Episode 143! OUR LIVE SHOW FROM MC CHICAGO! Today we hit a whopping FOUR stories as we talk about coworker salt, one cluster of a custom format, the after taste of a well-salted pod, and a tale where we ponder the orb and cry. Thank you to everyone who came out to see our live show! We hope to do another one in Vegas later this year! Sta…

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HSM 142: The MagicCon Chicago 2025 Recap Special! 2:02:26

10M ago2:02:26

2:02:26

Welcome to Episode 142! It's a convention recap episode! Today we're talking about our time at the recent MC Chicago convention, AND we're combining this episode with our Salty Tales series for one jam-packed convention episode! From our prospector meetup to the live show to a bit too much malort, we cover it all. Enjoy the episode, and we'll see y…

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HSM 141: Manbaby, Sorin Salting, and You're Making Me Do This 1:13:59

10M ago1:13:59

1:13:59

Welcome to Episode 141! Today we talk about when an impatient cEDH player messes with your local group, a player that explodes and storms out of a store, and a salty slappin’ Sorin. Also Mike plays the new Sieve… I mean Civ. ____ Buy DragonShield Sleeves from our affiliate link! Use code "staysalty" all lowercase, all one word for a discount! Find …

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HSM 140: Get Yamcha'd, Esika Bro, and Technology Hates Us 1:03:43

10M ago1:03:43

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Welcome to Episode 140! Today we talk about a game night where you're always the 4th player, a Prismatic Pub Stomper who gets popped, and a tale of two LGSs that gets weirder and weirder. Also Verizon sucks and we are cursed with technology. Stay Salty! ____ Buy DragonShield Sleeves from our affiliate link! Use code "staysalty" all lowercase, all o…

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HSM 139: Mono Red Gatorade and Landfall Salt with Jake and Joel are Magic! 1:49:47

11M ago1:49:47

1:49:47

Welcome to Episode 139! Today we are joined by our new friends Jake and Joel from Jake and Joel are Magic! This week, we talk about using landfall for evil, why you never trust the Atraxa player, and a salty confessional about card theft. Also, Gatorade showers, college days, and the worst board wipe. Go check out Jake and Joel are Magic on their Y…

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HSM 138: Sneaky Scapeshift, Scrap Paper Proxies, and Jedi Norn Tricks 1:22:46

11M ago1:22:46

1:22:46

Welcome to Episode 138! Today we talk about a Scapeshift shortcut that leads to a salty deluge, playing against scrap paper proxies, and using jedi mind tricks to cause your opponent to misplay into their own board state. Also, Mike tells us about his recent trip to the LGS. Also... SEND US YOUR SALTY STORIES FOR CHICAGO! BUY A CHICAGO SALT DOG SHI…

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HSM 137: The Vengeance Deck, Izzet a Problem, and Mobile Games 1:36:47

11M ago1:36:47

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Welcome to Episode 137! Tony is away so it’s a Sam and Mike episode! The Pokemon Pocket Pals? The Business Boys? We’re workshopping it… Today, a combo player punishes their friends, an Ovika player that can’t handle the heat, and the person that complains about slow play plays slowly. And we ask, you got any games on your phone? Also... SEND US YOU…

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HSM 136: A Deal to Lose, Sword of Salt and Regret, and Puppy Dog Eyes 1:17:44

11M ago1:17:44

1:17:44

Welcome to Episode 136! Today, a player that makes a deal to lose to someone else, pulling a chase mythic at FNM and feeling salty, and falling for your friend's bluff... again. Also whale meat, YuGiOh moments, and Mike got married! Stay Salty! ____ Buy DragonShield Sleeves from our affiliate link! Use code "staysalty" all lowercase, all one word f…

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HSM 135: Metalworker Rage and Brotherly Love with Zeb from Playing With Power! 1:38:32

12M ago1:38:32

1:38:32

Welcome to Episode 135! Today we are joined by our buddy Zeb from Playing With Power! We talk about why you never meet your heroes, why you always need to check for the Mikokoro, and why you should never judge a deck by its Metalworker. Also revenge trades, Tony is the best Lotho player, and EatTheAngel! Go follow Zeb and watch Playing With Power! …