Golden Wisp: A Competitive Hearthstone Podcast

This week on the Golden Wisp, Hunter and Alec talk Ben Brode and design complexity, go over the myriad of tournaments played this weekend, including the first major of 2017, and finally give in to Shamanstone during 'the meta.' Episode 111 of everyone's favorite 0-cost podcast! Download GW111.mp3 Right click here to get this week's episode! (right click save as) Subscribe to us on iTunes! Follow us on Twitter! This week's topics: News Android File Size Decreased! Xixo Interview with Gosu Gamers Ben Brode Interview with Polygon (corresponding reddit thread) Hearthstone Earns $395 million in 2016 Tournament News ESL Trinity Series (vods) Pax South (vods) Kinguin for Charity (vods) Battle of the Best (vods) Hearthstone Esports Schedule The MetaVicious Syndicate Snapshot Enjoy what we do? Leave us an iTunes review!

This week on the Golden Wisp, Hunter and Alec talk about the rise of Max McCall, pour over the ESL Trinity Series opening week and China vs NA and discuss when you want the coin! Episode 110 of everyone's favorite 0-cost podcast! Download GW110.mp3 Right click here to get this week's episode! (right click save as) Subscribe to us on iTunes! Follow us on Twitter! This week's topics: News Max McCall in the Hearthstone Forums Ben Brode Interview with PC Gamer Freakeh Signs with Fade2Karma Chinese Servers go Down Kabal Chemist Fixed Tournament News ESL Trinity Series (vods) China vs NA (round 3) Hearthstone Esports Schedule The Meta Vicious Syndicate Snapshot Win Rates Going First versus with Coin Enjoy what we do? Leave us an iTunes review!

This week on the Golden Wisp, Hunter and Alec talk about the Hearthstone Q&A stream, the World Esports Games, and the most popular cards played since the release of Mean Streets! Download GW109.mp3 Episode 109 of everyone's favorite 0-cost podcast! Right click here to get this week's episode! (right click save as) Subscribe to us on iTunes! Follow us on Twitter! This week's topics: News Hearthstone Q&A Stream Brian Kibler Response Video IGN Interview with Mike Donais Azubu Acquires Hitbox Trinity Series Starts Wednesday! Tournament News WESG 2016 Finals (vods) China vs NA (day 1) (day 2) Hearthstone Esports Schedule The Meta Vicious Syndicate Snapshot TempoStorm Meta Snapshot Most Played Cards in Mean Streets by Vicious Syndicate Enjoy what we do? Leave us an iTunes review!

This week on the Golden Wisp, Hunter and Alec talk about Ben Brode's latest comments on Standard, the latest team news, and give their weekly meta picks!  Episode 108 of everyone's favorite 0-cost podcast! Download GW108.mp3 Right click here to get this week's episode! (right click save as) Subscribe to us on iTunes! Follow us on Twitter! This week's topics: News Ben Brode and the New Player Experience Ben Brode and the Upcoming Rotation Designer Insights Live Stream Jan 13th @ 9am PST Alliance Signs Powder Counter Logic Gaming Enters Hearthstone with ex-Navi Hearthstone Winter Championship set for March 23-27th NA vs China this Week! Miami Heat Invest in Misfits Tournament News Gold Series Winter (decklists) Hearthstone Esports Schedule The MetaVicious Syndicate Snapshot Enjoy what we do? Leave us an iTunes review!

This week on the Golden Wisp, Hunter and Alec talk about all the new Hearthstone drama, the Amaz Gang Wars, and tell you how to play Feno's Menagerie Druid!  Episode 107 of everyone's favorite 0-cost podcast! Download GW107.mp3 Right click here to get this week's episode! (right click save as) Subscribe to us on iTunes! Follow us on Twitter! This week's topics: News So You Think You Can Cast?  Reddit vs Team 5 Reynad Makes Forbes' 30 under 30 Meta Snapshot vs Data Reaper Report (Reynad's vid) (VS's response) Rope Queueing 8 Biases that are Making you Worse at Magic World Elite Disbands SK Gaming Drops Most of Its Roster Tournament News Zagreb Gaming Arena (vods) Amaz Gang Wars (vods) Hearthstone Esports Schedule The Meta Vicious Syndicate Snapshot TempoStorm Meta Snapshot Decklist of the WeekFeno's Menagerie Druid Enjoy what we do? Leave us an iTunes review!

This week on the Golden Wisp, Hunter and Alec talk about the announced ESL team league, revisit an exciting 2016, and discuss their wishlists for 2017.  Episode 107 of everyone's favorite 0-cost podcast! Download GW106.mp3 Right click here to get this week's episode! (right click save as) Subscribe to us on iTunes! Follow us on Twitter! This week's topics: News Orange Interview with Esports Heaven ESL Announces the Trinity Series Millenium Disbands HCT Changes Look Back at 2016 2017 Wishlists Tournament NewsHearthstone Esports Schedule The Meta Vicious Syndicate Snapshot TempoStorm Meta Snapshot Enjoy what we do? Leave us an iTunes review!

This week on the Golden Wisp, Hunter and Alec go through the latest HCT news, discuss SeatStory Cup, and dig through the decklist of the week: Jade Druid! Download GW105.mp3

This week on the Golden Wisp, Hunter and Alec go through the Gosu Awards Nominations, discuss Batstone, Esports Superstars & the Malaysia Major and talk about the first full week of the new meta! Episode 104 of everyone's favorite 0-cost podcast! Download GW104.mp3 Right click here to get this week's episode! (right click save as) Subscribe to us on iTunes! Follow us on Twitter! This week's topics: News Ben Brode Promoted to Game Director of Hearthstone Hearthstone Hotfixes New Hearthstone Ads China to Force Online Games with Loot Boxes to Release Item Probabilities Hearthstone Box to Offer Tournament Mode CN vs NA 2017 Announced Gosu Awards 2016 Tournament News Batstone #2 (vods) Esports Superstars (vods) Malaysia Major (vods) Hearthstone Esports Schedule The MetaTempoStorm Meta Snapshot Enjoy what we do? Leave us an iTunes review!

This week on the Golden Wisp, Hunter and guest host Greg talk about the first week of the Mean Streets of Gadgetzan, the ATLC 2 open qualifier, and teach you all about Savjz's Reno Priest! Episode 103 of everyone's favorite 0-cost podcast! Right click here to get this week's episode! (right click save as) Subscribe to us on iTunes! Follow us on Twitter! This week's topics: News Batstone #2 Announced (reddit thread) KeSPA Hearthstone Invitational Announced Skype Hearthstone Academy MSG Discussion Tournament News ATLC 2 Open Qualifiers (vods) Hearthstone Esports Schedule DecklistSavjz's Reno Priest Enjoy what we do? Leave us an iTunes review! Download GW_103_feat_Greg.mp3

This week on the Golden Wisp, Hunter and guest host Rob review the rest of the Mean Streets of Gadgetzan cards, talk about Dreamhack Winter, and discuss the final week of the Karazhan meta! Episode 102 of everyone's favorite 0-cost podcast! Right click here to get this week's episode! (right click save as) Subscribe to us on iTunes! Follow us on Twitter! This week's topics: News Nanonoko joins Team Liquid Ostkaka joins Alliance HCT Point Changes Revealed Card Review! (list of all known cards thus far) Tournament News Dreamhack Winter (vods) Hearthstone Esports Schedule MetaVicious Syndicate Data Reaper Report Enjoy what we do? Leave us an iTunes review! Download gw_week_102.mp3

This week on the Golden Wisp, Hunter and Alec review the latest Mean Streets of Gadgetzan cards, talk about the last week of group stage of the Celestial Invitational and discuss the new decks brought about by the Heroic Tavern Brawl.  Episode 101 of everyone's favorite 0-cost podcast! Download GW101Final.mp3 Right click here to get this week's episode! (right click save as) Subscribe to us on iTunes! Follow us on Twitter! This week's topics: News Heroic Tavern Brawl Discussions Card Review! (list of all known cards thus far) Tournament News Celestial Invitational (vods) GameGune (vods) Redbull Team Tavern Brawl (vods) Hearthstone Esports Schedule Meta Vicious Syndicate Data Reaper Report TempoStorm Meta Snapshot Enjoy what we do? Leave us an iTunes review!

This week on the Golden Wisp, Hunter and Alec sit down to discuss the upcoming Hearthstone expansion with Senior Designer Matt Place, review this week's revealed cards and talk a little about the Celestial Invitational.  Episode 100 of everyone's favorite 0-cost podcast! Download GW100Final.mp3 Right click here to get this week's episode! (right click save as) Subscribe to us on iTunes! Follow us on Twitter! This week's topics: Interview with Matt PlaceFollow Matt on twitter! News Kickstarter for ATLC 2 Cancelled Card Review! (list of all known cards thus far) Tournament News Celestial Invitational (vods) HTC Mayhem (vods) Hearthstone Esports Schedule Meta Vicious Syndicate Data Reaper Report Winning the Midrange Shaman Mirror Saiyan Insights Enjoy what we do? Leave us an iTunes review!

This week on the Golden Wisp, Hunter and Alec consider the next Hearthstone expansion, comb through the submitted decks for Blizzcon, and pick their favorites to take home the trophy! Episode 97 of everyone's favorite 0-cost podcast! Download GW97REAL.mp3 Right click here to get this week's episode! (right click save as) Subscribe to us on iTunes! Follow us on Twitter! This week's topics: News Upcoming Expansion Discussion: Gadgetzan? Hearthstone Update Oct 20th Blizzard Adds Voice Chat Ben Brode Comments on Current Ladder Structure Pavel Joins Millenium Amnesiac Joins NRG Choose the Blizzcon 2016 Champion Tournament News Celestial Invitational (vods) WESG America's Qualifiers (vods) Blizzcon Decklists Hearthstone Esports Schedule MetaVicious Syndicate Data Reaper Report Enjoy what we do? Leave us an iTunes review!

This week we get into Mean Streets of Gadgetzan, preview the cards so far, and discuss Pavel's 2017 Hearthstone World Championship! Download GW99.mp3

We are at blizzcon!! In this special preview episode, we talk through the Blizzcon Top 8, make predictions for the next expansion, and talk about the worst card in the game. Download GWHangout.mp3 Right click here to get this week's episode (right click -> save as) Subscribe to us on iTunes! Follow us on Twitter!