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! Find links to all ...
Nov 09, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 75
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 ...
Nov 02, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 74
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 Linktree! Check out our M...
Oct 26, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 73
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! Als...
Oct 19, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 72
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....
Oct 17, 2023•29 min•Ep. 71
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 pr...
Oct 12, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 70
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,...
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 69
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 Da...
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 68
Welcome to Episode 66! Author, actor, cEDH brewer, and all around lovely human Ken Baumann joins us in the mine today! In today's episode, we talk the etiquette of an early Strip Mine, a sulky prerelease mirror match, and the highs and lows of the perfect top deck. We also talk about Krark Sakashima and the state of stax in cEDH. Are you a Sonic or a Knuckles? Check out more of Ken's work and be on the look out for his upcoming book! Stay Salty! ____ Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire...
Sep 21, 2023•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 67
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 soc...
Sep 14, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 66
Welcome to Episode 64! Our friend Mark aka MookDubsMTG is in the cart with us today! In today's episode, we talk about a new player dealing with some salt at their LGS, the curiosity of lying Niv Mizzet players, and a deal that falls apart after some monkeying around. We also talk about that kind of Yuriko deck (you know the kind) and the coolest Gluntch around. Check out more of Mark's content and go binge Spicy Play !! Stay Salty! ____ Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site ! Email...
Sep 07, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 65
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 ...
Aug 31, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 64
Welcome to Episode 62! Tyler from Play to Win is joining us today as we delve into the cEDH side of the salt mine! In today's episode, we talk about the ins and outs of Chain of Vapor bullying, a Rograhk Tevesh player that browbeat their way out of a counter spell, and a local spike who crushed a local tourney and feels a bit conflicted. Also Tony is a whale and Sam is a horse. Find more of that sweet sweet Tyler content over on the Play to Win Channel ! Stay Salty! ____ Find HSM merch on our we...
Aug 24, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 63
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 howlingsalt...
Aug 17, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 62
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 some HSM Sw...
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 61
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 Twitt...
Aug 03, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 60
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 social med...
Jul 27, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 59
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: @Howl...
Jul 20, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 58
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: @...
Jul 13, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 57
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 o...
Jul 06, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 56
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 Mox...
Jun 29, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 55
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...
Jun 22, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 54
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 a...
Jun 15, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 53
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 howlingsaltmine@gmail.co...
Jun 08, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 52
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 ...
Jun 01, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 51
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...
May 25, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 50
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.
May 23, 2023•18 min•Ep. 49
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 Bonfire Stor...
May 18, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 48
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: @thehowlingsaltmine Follow us on Twitter: @HowlingSaltMine Check out our Moxfield . Podc...
May 11, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 47
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 on Instagram: @...
May 04, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 46
