The Howling Salt Mine

The Howling Salt Mine episodes:

• 05.09.2024

  HSM 99: Stolen Doomsday, Seussisalt, and a Salt Inferno

  Welcome to Episode 99!  Tony is away so Pat is in the mine cart with us today!  In today's episode, we talk about stomping K'rrik, a rare sugar break about finding playgroups, and a salty story about a tournament gone wrong that...

  
• 05.02.2024

  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...

  
• 04.25.2024

  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...

  
• 04.18.2024

  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...

  
• 04.11.2024

  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...

  
• 04.04.2024

  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...

  
• 03.28.2024

  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...

  
• 03.21.2024

  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...

  
• 03.14.2024

  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...

  
• 03.07.2024

  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...

  
• 02.29.2024

  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...

  
• 02.22.2024

  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...

  
• 02.15.2024

  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...

  
• 02.08.2024

  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...

  
• 02.01.2024

  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...

  
• 01.30.2024

  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...

  
• 01.25.2024

  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...

  
• 01.18.2024

  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...

  
• 01.11.2024

  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...

  
• 01.04.2024

  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,...

  
• 12.28.2023

  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...

  
• 12.21.2023

  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...

  
• 12.14.2023

  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...

  
• 12.07.2023

  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...

  
• 11.30.2023

  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...

  
• 11.23.2023

  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...

  
• 11.16.2023

  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...

  
• 11.09.2023

  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...

  
• 11.02.2023

  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...

  
• 10.26.2023

  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...

  
• 10.19.2023

  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...

  
• 10.17.2023

  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...

  
• 10.12.2023

  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...

  
• 10.05.2023

  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...

  
• 09.28.2023

  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!...

  
• 09.21.2023

  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...

  
• 09.14.2023

  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,...

  
• 09.07.2023

  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...

  
• 08.31.2023

  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...

  
• 08.24.2023

  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...

  
• 08.17.2023

  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...

  
• 08.10.2023

  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...

  
• 08.03.2023

  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...

  
• 07.27.2023

  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...

  
• 07.20.2023

  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...

  
• 07.13.2023

  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...

  
• 07.06.2023

  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...

  
• 06.29.2023

  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...

  
• 06.22.2023

  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...

  
• 06.15.2023

  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...