The Howling Salt Mine
The Howling Salt Mine is a Magic the Gathering comedy and advice podcast hosted by Sam, Mike and Tony, reading listener-submitted stories about frustrating games, playgroup dynamics and Commander losses. The show has 231 episodes, released weekly on Thursdays, with a median length of about 88 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, implying a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Engaged Magic the Gathering community show with weekly listener stories and steady output
- 231 episodes released weekly since July 2022 build a consistent habit among players
- Apple Podcasts shows 155 ratings averaging 4.9 stars, a strong signal of loyal listeners
- Listener-submitted stories make the audience feel personally invested in each episode
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- listener story readings, co-hosted banter, advice segments, set and product reviews
- Tone
- humorous, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 70 to 100 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Feed is not flagged explicit and titles reference card game topics and jokes without adult or violent content.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | bleav.com/shows/the-howling-salt-mine/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1634127986 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/VOXkopl2 |
Benchmark score: 83 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Mischievous Dice Rolls, Shout Beats Storm, Pregame MLD | HSM 225 | 2026-10-15 | 1 h 24 min |
| Snooki's Stax, Strong But Not Amazing, and Same Wins | HSM 224 | 2026-10-08 | 1 h 23 min |
| Stomped by Lazerpants, What's Priority Sam?, and No Good Very Bad Game | 2026-10-01 | 1 h 10 min |
| The Reality Fracture Set Review! | HSM 222 | 2026-09-24 | 1 h 32 min |
| Scooping While Goaded, ThreeDH Collusion, and Valgavoth is Cracked | H | 2026-09-17 | 1 h 23 min |
| With Zach the Bold! Proxied Bracket 4 Urza and the Deflecting Dollar | | 2026-09-10 | 1 h 39 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Have you ever been salty while playing Magic the Gathering? This is the show for you. The Howling Salt Mine is a Magic the Gathering comedy/advice podcast where we read salty stories from the community about games gone wrong, frustrating interactions, and challenging playgroup dynamics. Stories range from frustrating FNMs, getting pubstomped by that jerk at your LGS, and lots of commander stories…
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About The Howling Salt Mine
The Howling Salt Mine is a Magic the Gathering comedy and advice podcast hosted by Sam, Mike and Tony. Each week the hosts read listener-submitted stories about games gone wrong, frustrating Commander interactions and difficult playgroup dynamics, then offer advice on handling losses and navigating social situations. The show has released 231 episodes since July 2022 on Thursdays, with episodes typically running 70 to 100 minutes according to the feed.
The Apple Podcasts listing shows 155 ratings with an average of 4.9 stars, and the show is categorized under Games, Podcasts and Leisure. Listeners are estimated to be Magic the Gathering players, most likely in the United States, with an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode (estimate, low confidence). The feed shows no sponsors; based on this audience estimate, a host-read mid-roll would typically range from $40 to $200 per episode.
The show suits tabletop game brands, local game store promotions and gaming hobby products. Sources: the RSS feed, the show's website and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Howling Salt Mine can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Howling Salt Mine
How much does The Howling Salt Mine charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is roughly $40 to $200 per episode. The range is an estimate and not a published rate card.
What is The Howling Salt Mine about?
It is a Magic the Gathering comedy and advice podcast where hosts read listener stories about salty games and offer advice on losing, Commander play and playgroup situations.
How do I contact The Howling Salt Mine about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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