Around the Hearth - A Hearthstone Podcast

Nerfs are here! They were announced just after last week’s show, and went live just before this week’s show, we have plenty to talk about! Join Evilsquirrel, rebobson and guest host GeoBraun as they talk about their thoughts and their own predictions for a fresh new meta! Rebobson waxes lyrical against yet another N’Zoth deck despite the fact the card has rotated to Wild, we spend a while talking about the stupidest combos we could think of in the Top 2 Tavern Brawl, and Tempo Storm’s History of Hearthstone event makes us go all warm and fuzzy inside. Oh, and by the way, APAC playoffs and Dreamhack Tours happened. Something something. Help us create the show and join our Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/aroundthehearth Check out guest host GeoBraun at: https://twitter.com/AT_Geobraun https://www.twitch.tv/geobraun This Week’s Deck of the Week is Dane’s Wild Armour Shaman!: https://www.hearthpwn.com/decks/1113354-armor-shaman Join our Discord server and hang out with us at: https://discord.gg/xnF4RBd Other links & Contact Info: Email: aroundthehearthpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aroundthehearth/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/aroundthehearth Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClr_KAFeLr3hKE7J9EKhRSw Twitch: https://twitch.tv/aroundthehearth Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/around-the-hearth iTunes: https://apple.co/2yxR0t2 PodBean: https://bit.ly/2vJ2BaX

What a tournament-tastic week! DES_Adam, EvilSquirrel, and rebobson have a whole host of tournament goings on to talk about, between the NA Playoffs over the weekend and their own very own ATH tournament, tune in for some detailed analysis of the tournament scene, as well as the ladder meta at large. Rebobson has yet another ridiculous Priest deck to talk about, comprising last week’s Card of the Week, and we absolutely tear a Tavern Brawl to shreds. Tune in next week to hear about our experiences with Mossy Horror! Help us create the show and join our Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/aroundthehearth This Week’s Deck of the Week is Firebat’s Nonsense Priest: https://www.hearthpwn.com/decks/1112957-ath-dotw-firebats-nonsense-priest Join our Discord server and hang out with us at: https://discord.gg/xnF4RBd Other links & Contact Info: Email: aroundthehearthpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aroundthehearth/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/aroundthehearth Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClr_KAFeLr3hKE7J9EKhRSw Twitch: https://twitch.tv/aroundthehearth Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/around-the-hearth iTunes: https://apple.co/2yxR0t2 PodBean: https://bit.ly/2vJ2BaX

We are back from our unfortunate hiatus, after dear friend of the show Toast the Badger unfortunately passed away last week, so we have a few words to say about the importance of mental health; if you are struggling, please do feel free to get in touch with any of us, we’ll be here to listen. There have been a slew of tournaments to catch up with in the meantime, including the Brotherly Brawl and the Swagoi member’s tournament, as well as finally some data to sink our teeth into about the state of the meta. Hint: Warlock is still quite good. Plus… Baku Warrior, is it any good? If you would like to donate something in Toast’s honour, her charity of choice is Changing together, a non-profit organisation dedicated to helping immigrant women integrate into Canadian society: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/changing-together-a-centre-for-immigrant-women-association/ Help us create the show and join our Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/aroundthehearth Sign up for the Around the Hearth May Standard Tournament for a chance to win some prizes!: https://battlefy.com/around-the-hearth-podcast/around-the-hearth-may-standard-tournament/5ada0d54d9ce060373e12291/info?infoTab=details This Week’s Deck of the Week is McWeifu’s Baku Control Warrior: https://www.hearthpwn.com/decks/1105447-around-the-hearth-dotw-mcweifu-baku-warrior Join our Discord server and hang out with us at: https://discord.gg/xnF4RBd Other links & Contact Info: Email: aroundthehearthpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aroundthehearth/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/aroundthehearth Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClr_KAFeLr3hKE7J9EKhRSw Twitch: https://twitch.tv/aroundthehearth Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/around-the-hearth iTunes: https://apple.co/2yxR0t2 PodBean: https://bit.ly/2vJ2BaX

The almighty Brode has left us! Who will we pray for pack RNG to now? Join rebobson, DES_Adam and Ztdubz as they discuss this and various other very important topics, highlight the match of the century between Duskybois and Weiners, play with the chief Worgen, and rebobson… talks about a Priest deck. Sigh. Tune in next week to hear about everyone’s experiences with Voodoo Doll! Help us create the show and join our Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/aroundthehearth To sign up for the Swagoi Member’s Tournament we mention in the show for a shot at some cash prizes, go to: https://battlefy.com/swagoi/swagoi-gaming-member-monthly/5ada85546905e20393712c68/info?infoTab=details This Week’s Deck of the Week is Theo’s #1 Legend Mind Blast Priest: https://www.hearthpwn.com/decks/1095576-theos-1-legend-mind-blast-priest-guide To sign up to the Brotherly Brawl mentioned in this episode, go to https://smash.gg/tournament/brotherly-brawl-10-000-hearthstone-hybrid-tournament! Join our Discord server and hang out with us at: https://discord.gg/xnF4RBd Other links & Contact Info: Email: aroundthehearthpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aroundthehearth/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/aroundthehearth Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClr_KAFeLr3hKE7J9EKhRSw Twitch: https://twitch.tv/aroundthehearth Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/around-the-hearth iTunes: https://apple.co/2yxR0t2 PodBean: https://bit.ly/2vJ2BaX

The Year of the Raven has fallen unto us, taking with it Jade Golems, Barnes, and other assorted nasties… what do we all think of what’s taken their place? Join DES_Adam, Evilsquirrel and old friend of the show EK_Designer as they talk us through their pack openings, their golden legendaries, the Witchwood Inn-vitational, and what they’ve enjoyed playing so far. Plus, get yourselves excited for a big tournament coming soon! This week’s Deck of the week is brought to you by our Patreon Beardyman, and is a Wild Malygos OTK Priest! https://www.hearthpwn.com/decks/1096002-beardygos-otk-priest To sign up to the Brotherly Brawl mentioned in this episode, go to https://smash.gg/tournament/brotherly-brawl-10-000-hearthstone-hybrid-tournament! Discord: https://discord.gg/skZn9P Email: aroundthehearthpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aroundthehearth Twitch: https://twitch.tv/aroundthehearth Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aroundthehearth/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/aroundthehearth Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/around-the-hearth Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClr_KAFeLr3hKE7J9EKhRSw iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/around-the-hearth-a-hearthstone-podcast/id1221170887?mt=2

The week is finally upon us! The excitement got the better of both EvilSquirrel and rebobson so they couldn’t make this final card reveal show: instead, Ztdubz and DES_Adam are joined with old friend of the show EK_Designer, as they go through the last batch of cards revealed for the Witchwood! Everyone talks about some Madam Goya, (RIP), we go over Copa America and PAX East, and we have a lot of fun insulting awful pack filler cards. Tune in last week to see how many bad legendaries we unpacked! Discord: https://discord.gg/skZn9P Email: aroundthehearthpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aroundthehearth Twitch: https://twitch.tv/aroundthehearth Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aroundthehearth/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/aroundthehearth Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/around-the-hearth Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClr_KAFeLr3hKE7J9EKhRSw iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/around-the-hearth-a-hearthstone-podcast/id1221170887?mt=2

It’s been one whole year since Around the Hearth started, and we’re feeling reflective! Join EvilSquirrel, rebobson and Ztdubz as they look back on their year in Hearthstone, talk about some happenings on the Wild side over the past week, and look forward with their take on the cards revealed from the Witchwood expansion over the past week! What golden card will Squirrel misguidedly craft this time? We shall see! Discord: https://discord.gg/skZn9P Email: aroundthehearthpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aroundthehearth Twitch: https://twitch.tv/aroundthehearth Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aroundthehearth/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/aroundthehearth Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/around-the-hearth Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClr_KAFeLr3hKE7J9EKhRSw iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/around-the-hearth-a-hearthstone-podcast/id1221170887?mt=2

We've made it to the half-century here at Around the Hearth, and we couldn't be happier! On this most joyous of occasions, we have Arena maestro and multiple Leaderboard finisher TheCheat here to give his opinion on the current state of Arena since Patch 10.4, as well as offer up an Arena afficionado's opinion on the new cards revealed in the first card reveal stream! All this, plus the usual gamut of tournament news (including news of our very own Dungeon Race which took place over the weekend!), game news, and Mayor Noggenfogger. See you next week! Discord: https://discord.gg/skZn9P Email: aroundthehearthpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aroundthehearth Twitch: https://twitch.tv/aroundthehearth Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aroundthehearth/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/aroundthehearth Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/around-the-hearth Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClr_KAFeLr3hKE7J9EKhRSw iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/around-the-hearth-a-hearthstone-podcast/id1221170887?mt=2

Gadgetzan’s the topic in our Year of the Mammoth Retrospective this week, and boy do we have a lot to say about it! Which card will you miss from the Year of the Mammoth the most and the least? Write in and let us know. In other news this week, there were plenty of tournaments happening this week for rebobson to wal you through, everyone had some fun with Medivh, and we have a handful of new Odd/Even cards spoiled! Tune in next week, where we have an Arena specialist on the show, and we talk playing with Mayor Noggenfogger! Join our Dungeon Race Tournament here!: http://smash.gg/dungeonrace Discord: https://discord.gg/skZn9P Email: aroundthehearthpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aroundthehearth Twitch: https://twitch.tv/aroundthehearth Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aroundthehearth/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/aroundthehearth Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/around-the-hearth Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClr_KAFeLr3hKE7J9EKhRSw iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/around-the-hearth-a-hearthstone-podcast/id1221170887?mt=2

Dave Kosak is lost in the woods, and Ben Brode has gone off to find him, what could it all mean? Yung Woo discovered some creepy old footage, bringing with it our latest Hearthstone expansion: The Witchwood! This week, we bring you everything we have gleamed from the expansion trailer, more news, and more C’Thuns than you can shake a stick at! Our Year of the Mammoth Retrospective continues with our thoughts on the most influential cards to come out of Karazhan Spire, and we talk the incoming Arena balance changes and Arena-specific cards. It’s a Mammoth one! See you next week! Check out the Trailer for The Witchwood Expansion here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4roAY-6Lrdk&feature=youtu.be Discord: https://discord.gg/skZn9P Email: aroundthehearthpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aroundthehearth Twitch: https://twitch.tv/aroundthehearth Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aroundthehearth/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/aroundthehearth Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/around-the-hearth Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClr_KAFeLr3hKE7J9EKhRSw iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/around-the-hearth-a-hearthstone-podcast/id1221170887?mt=2

We’re all speculating wildly about what could be the theme of the next expansion this week, with a slew of rumours and tidbits abounding all over the internet over the past few days. Speaking of Wild, old face Ztdubz has returned from his hiatus to be back on the show, along with rebobson and DES_Adam! There’s also a lot to talk about in the newly announced Year of the Raven, as well as the first week of our Year of the Mammoth Retrospective: this week, we’re going over the highs and lows of the Whispers of the Old Gods expansion! Join in with our C’Thun experimentation, for one final hurrah. See you next week! Sign up to our Dungeon Race on the 24th of March here: https://battlefy.com/around-the-hearth/around-the-hearth-dungeon-race-sponsored-by-toywizcom/5a7f93cf0da22f03514d83c6/info?infoTab=details Discord: https://discord.gg/skZn9P Email: aroundthehearthpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aroundthehearth Twitch: https://twitch.tv/aroundthehearth Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aroundthehearth/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/aroundthehearth Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/around-the-hearth Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClr_KAFeLr3hKE7J9EKhRSw iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/around-the-hearth-a-hearthstone-podcast/id1221170887?mt=2

As Wildfest continues we’re all still getting a little getting Wild this week. ATH’s own Wild correspondent EK_Designer joins Evilsquirrel and DES_Adam on the show as we talk about the lack of news, hence the puppy dog diagram. We also go over all of the usual tournament news, meta shift (or lack thereof), and our card of the week adventures with powerful spells that do a lot of damage for 0 mana. DES_Adam takes the reigns in the Deck of the Week segment, and he brings you quite a sharp deck. (pun intended). At the end we wrap things up with a look back at some of our favourite decks of all time. See you next week! Make sure to join our Discord server for priority entry to the upcoming Dungeon Run Tournament at: https://discord.gg/xnF4RBd Our Deck of the Week is Raena’s Kingsbane Weapon Rogue http://www.hearthstonetopdecks.com/decks/raenas-45-legend-kingsbane-rogue-february-2018/ For any other decks we mentioned in the show this week, please join our discord channel using the link above and you can find them all there. Email: aroundthehearthpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aroundthehearth Twitch: https://twitch.tv/aroundthehearth Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aroundthehearth/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/aroundthehearth Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/around-the-hearth Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClr_KAFeLr3hKE7J9EKhRSw iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/around-the-hearth-a-hearthstone-podcast/id1221170887?mt=2

Wildfest is upon us, so we’re all about getting Wild this week. Friend of the show and big Wild player EK_Designer joins us on the show for a very special introduction to Wild! We cover the basics of the Wild meta, what you can expect to play, some budget decks for Standard players to try and dip their toes into the Wild meta, and then some throwbacks for that feelgood nostalgia feeling; just in case you missed playing some Renolock, we got your back! Of course, we talk about our card of the week adventures, and the latest goings on in the Hearthstone world. See you next week! If you want to try any of the Wild decks we featured this week, the deck codes are: Aggro Druid: AAEBAZICAoQXkbwCDvcD5gXlB/UNjhDoFcGrAoivArazAs27AobBAuvCApvNAovlAgA= Jade Druid: AAEBAZICBK6rAuC7ApS9ApnTAg1AX+QIig60uwLLvALdvgKgzQKHzgKU0gKY0gKe0gKE5gIA Malygos Druid: AAEBAZICBLQD7BXguwKZ0wINQF/TA5MExAbkCIoO6BWgzQKHzgKU0gKe0gKE5gIA Secret Big Hunter: AAEBAR8IhwT4CPoO0RTGwgKdzAKG0wK26gILngHyBZcI7Qn+DPcN+LECxLQC3dIC39IC49ICAA== Burn Mage: AAEBAf0EBMAB7QX6DqLTAg2sAbsClQOrBLQE5gSWBfcN4xG6Fte2ApjEAo/TAgA= Secret Mage: AAEBAf0EAvoOotMCDnGsAbsClQOWBewF9w3XtgLrugLZuwKHvQLBwQKYxAKP0wIA Reno Mage: AAEBAf0EHnGKAcAByQOrBMsElgXtBbkG7Ae4CPsM9w2HD/UP/A/WEYwUwxaFF42sAoGyAum6Ati7ApjEAt/EApbHApvTAsPqAs3rAgAA Dude Paladin: AAEBAZ8FBtwD9Q3sD9muAruvArnBAgzTAfQFsQjqD+0P/68CuMcC2ccC48sC+NICieYCt+cCAA== Secret Murloc Paladin: AAEBAZ8FBIwB4AXYFLnBAg3IBKcF4wWnCLEIjA7qD+0PphXSFtmuAuPLAvjSAgA= Murloc Paladin: AAEBAZ8FBOAF+g6EF7nBAg3bA6cF8gWnCLEI6g/tD9OqAtO8Ap3CArHCAuPLAvjSAgA= Big Priest: AAEBAa0GCvYCpQnTCtYKkg+oqwKFuAK3uwLCzgLwzwIK1wr6EbcXoawC0cEC5cwC5swCtM4C6NAC4+kCAA== Combo Priest: AAEBAa0GBvYH+wyND7W7AtHBAr7IAgztAfgC5QSlCdEK0gryDNkN/g2PD/C7AtjBAgA= Control Dragon Priest: AAEBAa0GAqDOApDTAg6QAtMK7hGJFMcXiK8CgrUCtbsCt7sCursC6r8C0cECy+YC/OoCAA== Spiteful Priest: AAEBAa0GBPIF+g7ZwQLQ5wINCPIM7hHpEokUpBSCtQK6uwLwuwKZyALOzALL5gLX6wIA Mill Rogue: AAEBAaIHBKgIsc4CgNMCu+8CDbQBxAHtAssDzQObBYgH+AeGCa8Qqc0C5dEC2+MCAA== Miracle Kingsbane Rogue: AAEBAaIHCMQBmwXtBagIqc0Csc4CgNMCu+8CC7QBywPNA4gHpAeGCa8Q9bsC3NEC5dEC2+MCAA== Tempo Kingsbane Rogue: AAEBAaIHBsQB7QWoCLHOAoDTArvvAgzLA80DvQT2BJsFiAeGCa8QysMCqc0C3NEC5dECAA== Aggro Shaman: AAEBAaoIBP8F4AaEF5G8Ag3uAe8B4AL5A9QF8AfVD9YPshTKFveqAoe8AtG8AgA= Cube Warlock: AAEBAf0GCPcE2wa5DcIP1hHgrALJwgKX0wILtgfECI4OrRDnywLy0AL40AKI0gKL4QL85QLo5wIA Giants Warlock: AAEBAf0GBpMB3Ab6DsIPrRCX0wIMowHTAbYH4QfcCo4OuRHeFufLAvLQAojSAujnAgA= Renolock: AAEBAf0GHooBugTyBdsGtgfhB40IxAjMCIEOjg76DsIP9Q+tENYR/RHDFoUX2LsC3bwC38QC08UC58sCrs0C980C8tACl9MC6OcCw+oCAAA= Pirate Warrior: AAEBAQcErwT6DoQXkbwCDRz/A44FqAXUBfIF7gbnB+8HjQ77D4KwAoiwAgA= Make sure to join our Discord server for priority entry to the upcoming event announced in this episode at: https://discord.gg/xnF4RBd Email: aroundthehearthpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aroundthehearth Twitch: https://twitch.tv/aroundthehearth Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aroundthehearth/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/aroundthehearth Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/around-the-hearth Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClr_KAFeLr3hKE7J9EKhRSw iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/around-the-hearth-a-hearthstone-podcast/id1221170887?mt=2

It was a huge episode this week: We were joined by very special guest ToasttheBadger, WESG Women’s Americas Finalist and established name in the Hearthstone scene. As usual, DES_Adam, EvilSquirrel and rebobson take you through the week’s game news, tournament happenings, and enlighten us all with their experiences of a nerfed Corridor Creeper, while DES_Adam explains why he was the only person in the world who enjoyed the Hallucination Tavern Brawl. Plus: the Around the Hearth: Dungeon Race, Sponsored by ToyWiz.com, now officially has a date! Check out our Discord server, at the link below, for more details and priority entry. However, at 53 minutes into the show, we do delve into what we feel is a very important and very serious issue, that of sexual harassment and abuse in the Hearthstone community; in this section, rebobson interviews Toast about her own personal experiences and opinions on the matter. Such discussion is at times of a descriptive and personal nature, to duly advise anyone with a condition that may be affected by such. It really meant a lot to give such a brave woman a platform to share her experiences that others may not have to go through the same, and we hope that it inspires others to know they are not alone, and to maybe help with their own recovery. Most of all, we hope this starts some small discussion somewhere about the state of the community right now, and what we can do to help others within it. See you next week! ToasttheBadger can be found at: https://twitter.com/toastthebadger Deck of the Week: Bragi’s #1 Legend ‘Phantom’ Hunter: http://www.hearthstonetopdecks.com/decks/bragis-1-legend-post-nerf-spell-hunter-february-2018/ Email: aroundthehearthpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aroundthehearth Twitch: https://twitch.tv/aroundthehearth Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aroundthehearth/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/aroundthehearth Discord: https://discord.gg/xnF4RBd Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/around-the-hearth Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClr_KAFeLr3hKE7J9EKhRSw iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/around-the-hearth-a-hearthstone-podcast/id1221170887?mt=2

Nerfs, we got them. Patch 10.2 has gone live, leading to your hosts rebobson and DES_Adam wildly speculating about what is going to happen in the meta in the oncoming weeks. What’s hot, what’s not, and who are the biggest winners and losers? Meanwhile, news galore, we talk about our experiences with Unstable Evolution, and rebobson shares one of his own creations in this weeks deck of the week! Deck of the Week: rebobson’s Jade Rogue!: http://www.hearthpwn.com/decks/1033357-post-nerf-jade-rogue Make sure to join our Discord server for priority entry to the upcoming event announced in this episode at: https://discord.gg/xnF4RBd Email: aroundthehearthpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aroundthehearth Twitch: https://twitch.tv/aroundthehearth Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aroundthehearth/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/aroundthehearth Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/around-the-hearth Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClr_KAFeLr3hKE7J9EKhRSw iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/around-the-hearth-a-hearthstone-podcast/id1221170887?mt=2