The Howling Salt Mine

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

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

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 Douchenstein's monster. 
Also this is the birthday video we keep referencing in this episode.
Stay Salty!
Sam & Tony
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Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

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

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

HSM 178: Mindbreak Crap, Scheming for Chaos, and Halloween

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

HSM 177: The Avatar Set Review!

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 our top picks for spicy legendary creatures, casual EDH cards, and cEDH cards, we're covering it all! If we were in the business of making 4 hour episodes, I think we still wouldn't have enough time to cover our favorite cards in this set.
If you're an Avatar fan, you're going to love this set! If you're a Magic fan, we implore you to go watch Avatar! It's incredible!
Stay Salty!
Sam, Mike, & Tony
#mtgxatla #mtgambassador
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Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

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

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

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

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 bitch.
Go watch Chad Magic! A perfect place to start is the saltiest deck episodes that Sam and Tony played with Christian and Wally!
Stay Salty!
Sam, Mike, & Tony
Also check out the Playing with Power Kickstarter! 
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Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site!
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Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

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

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
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Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site!
Get HSM playmats from our friends at Jank Mats! Use our affiliate link!!
Email your salty stories to thehowlingsaltmine@gmail.com!
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Check out our Moxfield!
Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

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

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 you for being a friend.
Stay Salty!
Sam, Mike, & Tony
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Buy DragonShield products and our custom sleeves from our affiliate link! Use code "staysalty" all lowercase, all one word for a discount!
Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site!
Get HSM playmats from our friends at Jank Mats! Use our affiliate link!!
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 talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

HSM 172: The MagicCon Atlanta 2025 Recap Special!

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 video episode this week. We will be back on that next week with the Live Show!
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Buy DragonShield products and our custom sleeves from our affiliate link! Use code "staysalty" all lowercase, all one word for a discount!
Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site!
Get HSM playmats from our friends at Jank Mats! Use our affiliate link!!
Email your salty stories to thehowlingsaltmine@gmail.com!
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Check out our Moxfield!
Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett