The Howling Salt Mine

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!
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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!
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Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

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!
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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!
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Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

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!
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Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

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!
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Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

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!
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Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

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!
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Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

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!
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Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

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!
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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.d.burnett