Around the Hearth - A Hearthstone Podcast

We welcome Hallow’s End to the Inn, and tell you all about what the upcoming weeks hold in store, and all the freebies you can expect to see. Patch 9.2 has officially dropped, and we go over the changes this has brought to the game, as well as our traditional coverage of the results in Oktoberbrawl and the Trinity Series. What’s more, rebobson laughs at the other 2 for getting more packs from his Chosen Champion. Deck of the week this week is Evilsquirrel’s Anti-Aggro Aggro Druid: http://www.hearthpwn.com/decks/956360-evilsquirrels-anti-aggro-aggro-druid 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 welcome back Adam to the show for your weekly dose of Hearthstone banter with us all . Join us as we talk about Fireside Gatherings and how to make sure you’re going to a “legit” one. We also discuss the game mechanic updates that were announced for an upcoming patch. What is Ben Brode talking about? We have the answer with the info from his latest interview. Gnomeferatu…. God bless you. Deck of the week this week is Ztdubz’s Aggro Shaman: # 2x (1) Lightning Bolt # 1x (1) Patches the Pirate # 1x (1) Sir Finley Mrrgglton # 2x (1) Southsea Deckhand # 2x (1) Tunnel Trogg # 2x (2) Crackle # 1x (2) Devolve # 2x (2) Flametongue Totem # 2x (2) Jade Claws # 2x (2) Maelstrom Portal # 2x (2) Totem Golem # 2x (3) Feral Spirit # 2x (3) Lava Burst # 2x (4) Flamewreathed Faceless # 2x (4) Jade Lightning # 2x (5) Azure Drake # 1x (5) Doomhammer Email: aroundthehearthpodcast@gmail.com 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 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aroundthehearth iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/around-the-hearth-a-hearthstone-podcast/id1221170887?mt=2

What do Gul’dan and Bog Creeper have in common? That’s right, a gnome! Warlocks are getting a new hero skin, and we talk all about how to get your hands on her. Squirrel gives us the rundown on how his wacky wild month is going, rebobson talks about the latest goings on in the Trinity Series and Oktoberbrawl, and Ztdubz takes us all the way back to Vanilla Hearthstone in the weeks Tavern Brawl! What’s more, it is now officially expansion speculation season, as we are talking all things Blizzcon 2017! Deck of the week this week is virtusPro’s N’Zoth Dead Man’s Hand(ish) Warrior: http://www.hearthpwn.com/decks/948432-nzoth-warrior-by-virtus-pro Meta Snapshot: https://tempostorm.com/hearthstone/meta-snapshot/standard/2017-09-24 Vicious Syndicate Power Rankings: https://www.vicioussyndicate.com/drr/vs-power-rankings-data-reaper-report/ Download the Blizzard Battle.net Client Here: http://www.hearthpwn.com/news/3368-blizzard-battle-net-chat-application-now-available Email: aroundthehearthpodcast@gmail.com 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 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aroundthehearth iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/around-the-hearth-a-hearthstone-podcast/id1221170887?mt=2

MISTCALLER IS TIER 1! No, we’re joking, obviously. Hear about Evilsquirrel and Ztdubz’ attempts to make the card work in Wild for Card of the Week, rebobson’s efforts to hit Legend across two servers before the end of the season, and the attempts by some trustworthy tech wizards to datamine the new Battle.net app for all it’s worth. What did they find? Meanwhile, we cover the happenings across Week 1 of the Trinity Series and Week 3 of Oktoberbrawl, and finally rebobson goes over a brief glimpse of his indepth guide to Razakus Priest, which you can find below. Tune in next week for some Gnomeferatu shenanigans! Deck of the week this week is rebobson’s Razakus Priest: http://www.hearthpwn.com/decks/946089-64-7-winrate-to-legend-razakus-priest Meta Snapshot: https://tempostorm.com/hearthstone/meta-snapshot/standard/2017-09-24 Vicious Syndicate Power Rankings: https://www.vicioussyndicate.com/drr/vs-power-rankings-data-reaper-report/ Download the Blizzard Battle.net Client Here: http://www.hearthpwn.com/news/3368-blizzard-battle-net-chat-application-now-available Email: aroundthehearthpodcast@gmail.com 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 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aroundthehearth iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/around-the-hearth-a-hearthstone-podcast/id1221170887?mt=2

With rebobson missing, Evilsquirrel and Ztdubz attempt to piece together a show. Listen as they attempt to discuss the current news as China gets some free packs, Blizzard talks about connection issues during their major tournaments, and a new app is released. Also stay tuned for more information on the Trinity Series. The new meta is something we didn’t expect, and we go over the meta snapshot, and discuss relevant decks. The card of the week was Bittertide Hydra, so hear our shenanigans with that card, and tune in next week for MISTCALLER (I am being serious) as our card of the week. Deck of the week this week is Kolento’s Elemental Control Mage, find it here at: http://www.hearthpwn.com/decks/943248-kolentos-elemental-control-mage Meta Snapshot: https://tempostorm.com/hearthstone/meta-snapshot/standard/2017-09-24 Download the Blizzard Battle.net Client Here: http://www.hearthpwn.com/news/3368-blizzard-battle-net-chat-application-now-available Email: aroundthehearthpodcast@gmail.com 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 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aroundthehearth iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/around-the-hearth-a-hearthstone-podcast/id1221170887?mt=2

Episode 24 has brought with it some long awaited balance changes! Fiery War Axe, Innervate, and Murloc Warleader, among others, have been hit by the balance hammer, and the guys discuss what they’ve seen in the first few hours of play since the nerfs hit. As well as this, we look over the Americas Summer Playoffs and the controversy surrounding the event, look forward to the Summer Championships next month, and talk about the happenings in this week’s Oktoberbrawl. Hope you all enjoy the new meta! Deck of the week this week is TheJiminator’s ‘Royalty Rogue’, find it here at http://www.hearthpwn.com/decks/934030-royalty-rogue-rank-5-to-top-20-legend Email: aroundthehearthpodcast@gmail.com 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 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aroundthehearth iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/around-the-hearth-a-hearthstone-podcast/id1221170887?mt=2

Episode 23 is here, bringing with it an extra special guest! Chris VanMeter, longstanding pro Magic: the Gathering and occasional Hearthstoner (and CCG idol of Ztdubz) joins us! He talks to the guys about his thoughts on Hearthstone, Magic and CCGs in general, as well as giving his own take on the recently announced nerfs. Meanwhile, we talk about the Dreamhack Results, the newly announced Oktoberbrawl, and the cards that have most surprised us in the current meta. Hopefully we’ll have a whole new meta by this time next week! Chris VanMeter: twitter.com/Chris_VanMeter twitch.tv/Chris_VanMeter Email: aroundthehearthpodcast@gmail.com 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 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aroundthehearth iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/around-the-hearth-a-hearthstone-podcast/id1221170887?mt=2

Episode 22 is here, and with rebobson’s absence we bring in friend of the podcast Adam, and one of the strongest local Philly players Edelweiss to help host the show. In the news we talk about Ben Brode’s tweet, telling us to be expecting Druid news (nerfs) soon. We also discuss the HCT scene and check in with our friends to get their thoughts on the state of Arena. While the meta hasn’t changed much, we go over how decks are performing and what we are seeing on ladder and tournaments. Edelweiss’s Recent Tournament decks: Quest Hunter: AAECAYoWBrsDkbwCmMMCnccChtMCnOICDI0BqAK7BeUHlwj+DLitAuq7AuvCAonDAorDAtPNAgA= Buff Pally: AAECAYsWBvoG+Ay8vQK5wQLvwgKc4gIM8gWPCdmuArO7ApW8ApvCAsrDAojHAuPLAqbOAvfQApboAgA= Elemental Rogue: AAECAYO6AgSyAvUFkbwCnOICDbQB3QjcrwKStgKBwgKZwgKswgLrwgLCwwLKwwLIxwKmzgKU0AIA Email: aroundthehearthpodcast@gmail.com 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 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aroundthehearth iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/around-the-hearth-a-hearthstone-podcast/id1221170887?mt=2

Episode 21 is here, bringing with it rebobson’s coverage of the Hearthstone Global Games Finals over at Gamescom over the weekend, with a huge congratulations to Czech Republic for showing everyone who’s boss. What’s more, we hear everyone’s take on the newly released Lich King PVE content, and most importantly, we do some Snowflipper Penguin! Also, as of this week if you donate $10 to our Patreon, you get an hours coaching session with an ATH host of your choice! Bargain. Ztdubz’s Fireside Gathering info: https://us.battle.net/hearthstone/en/fireside-gatherings/45663 Thijs’ OTK Penguin Razakus Priest: http://www.hearthpwn.com/decks/906690-penguin-otk-thijsnl Email: aroundthehearthpodcast@gmail.com 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 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aroundthehearth iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/around-the-hearth-a-hearthstone-podcast/id1221170887?mt=2

We have reached Episode 20! Rebobson has returned from the dead once again, bringing with him a whole lot of discussion about the state of the meta, namely: Druid. Is the class broken, oppressive, or just good? Hear the guys’ thoughts on the matter, while rebobson brings a counter to all these pesky Druids to Deck of the Week, with an interesting Handlock list from Thijs. Plus, we hear more about what has been said by Iksar regarding Blizzards take on the matter, and get ourselves ready for the Global Games Finals! For information about the Sir Turtle Tournament near Philadelphia please visit: http://www.sirturtlegaming.com/ Thijs’ Death Knight Handlock: http://www.hearthpwn.com/decks/902985-thijs-handlock Email: aroundthehearthpodcast@gmail.com 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 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aroundthehearth iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/around-the-hearth-a-hearthstone-podcast/id1221170887?mt=2

Episode 19 starts the new meta, as Knights of the Frozen Throne has finally launched. rebobson is sick so Ztdubz and Evilsquirrel bring you what's happening in this new meta, including the decks that are good, and which should be only played in casual. We talk about all the recent news about arena problems, new tournaments, and the Blizzard client gets a fancy new name. Card of the week is back! Did Play Dead hold up to its poor rating we gave it? For information about Ztdubz’s Fireside Gathering please go to : https://us.battle.net/hearthstone/en/fireside-gatherings/43123 For information about the Sir Turtle Tournament near Philadelphia please visit: http://www.sirturtlegaming.com/ J4CKIECHAN’S Control Warlock: http://www.hearthpwn.com/decks/894131-j4ckiechans-26-2-frozen-throne-control-warlock Email: aroundthehearthpodcast@gmail.com 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 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aroundthehearth iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/around-the-hearth-a-hearthstone-podcast/id1221170887?mt=2

Episode 18 brings with it the return of Evilsquirrel, so the whole team is back to discuss the newly released patch, bringing with it a treasure trove of newly data-mined info and flavour text. Plus, we go through the cards released in the final card dump, and go over the remaining legendaries, rares and epics. The excitement is real now, happy Thursday launch! For information about the Sir Turtle Tournament near Philadelphia please visit: http://www.sirturtlegaming.com/ Email: aroundthehearthpodcast@gmail.com 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 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aroundthehearth iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/around-the-hearth-a-hearthstone-podcast/id1221170887?mt=2

Episode 17 is here, and all about one thing and one thing only: card reviews! We have had a gamut of cards revealed since last week, and we’ve got a lot to get through to cover our thoughts on them in time! EvilSquirrel won’t be with us this week, so admirably filling his furry boots is our dear friend Adam, staunchly cementing his position as ‘the fourth guy’. All aboard the hype train! Email: aroundthehearthpodcast@gmail.com 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 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aroundthehearth iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/around-the-hearth-a-hearthstone-podcast/id1221170887?mt=2

Episode 16 is upon us, bringing with it all the news of Ahune’s Frost Festival and (possibly not so) Superior Brawl! Alongside tournament news from Dreamhack Atlanta and the last 8 of the Hearthstone Global Games and rebobson talking about his first forays into playing for a team, we have a whopping ONE new card to discuss! Will it be meta-defining? Will it flop? Tune in to hear our thoughts as always! Our deck of the week this week is Specialist’s Wild Secret Mage: http://www.hearthstonetopdecks.com/decks/specialists-wild-secret-mage-6-legend-may-2017-season-38/ If you are interested in participating in the league Ztdubz mentions on the show, head over to the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/316398555487572/ Get some awesome Graphics done from Erik Kowols: ejkowols@gmail.com Erik’s Instagram is ek_designer Email: aroundthehearthpodcast@gmail.com 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 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aroundthehearth iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/around-the-hearth-a-hearthstone-podcast/id1221170887?mt=2

Episode 15 is here, bringing with it something very special. Alongside coverage of the recent Ben Brode AMA and the remainder of the round of 16 Global Games matches, Adam from HearthJawn returns as Quizmaster on our very own version of Jeoparino! Which of our three brave heroes will prove once and for all they know the most absolutely pointless trivia? Tune in to find out! Our deck of the week this week is rebobson’s N’Zoth Jade Elemental Shaman: http://www.hearthpwn.com/decks/863489-elemental-nzoth-jade-shaman If you are interested in participating in the league Ztdubz mentions on the show, head over to the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/316398555487572/ Email: aroundthehearthpodcast@gmail.com 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 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aroundthehearth iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/around-the-hearth-a-hearthstone-podcast/id1221170887?mt=2