Coin Concede: A Hearthstone Podcast

In episode 288, News is light but heavy as we continue to discuss representation in gaming. Tournaments covers GMs as well as the Innvitational, qualifiers, and ladder. Decksplanations breaks down timing, playing around certain cards and when to play your own. News - 22:14 Representation talk Iksar Q&A Tournaments - 41:28 GM Week 2 Innvitational Qualifiers Ladder Decksplanations - 50:00 Timing is...

In Episode 287, Patch 20.0.2. News covers balance changes to Standard, Battlegrounds, Duels, and Arena, as well as a few announcements. Tournaments recaps week 1 of Grandmasters. Decksplanations explores the various decks the cast has been seeing and playing. News -  17:03 20.0.2 Standard nerfs BG Balancing Crossroads Innvitational Nozdormu Day DeckTech got hired Crossroads Bundle Iksar Q&A Tourna...

We're finally back with another bonus episode! This time covering questions about balance, the Core Set, and other Hearthstone stuff. Non Hearthstone questions cover important questions regarding what we would ask the Earl of Sandwich and what characters we would grab a meal with. Discussion Topics Balance Core Set Other Hearthstone Non Hearthstone The Show Notes for this bonus episode are on our...

On Episode 286, Since we know for sure that we're getting nerfs and a patch next week - we even have some hints from Alec, so it's time to speculate! We take a first and last look at the initial Barrens meta, dig into Iksar's AMA as always, and take some time in tournaments to talk about Grandmasters. News - 21:09 Nerfs Coming 20.0/1 server side patch Book of Mercenaries Iksar AMA Tournaments - 1:...

On Episode 285, Year of the Gryphon is here!!! News covers the rocky rollout of Barrens launch day. Tournaments discusses the separate handling of two prominent bugs during qualifiers. Decksplanations expresses our initial feelings since the launch of the set, what we've been playing, and what's popular/powerful. News - 25:08 Bugs Classic Packs Gameplay Issues Tavern Brawl Demon Hunter in Classic...

On Episode 284, Patch 20.0. The big one part 1. News discusses the incredible amount of content that is in this patch including, tons of nostalgia, more card changes than we realized, Classic Mode, and some unusual bugs. Tournaments is a skip this week because new cards. Decksplanations is our usual 5 cards/host rundown of the set and what we're looking out for. News - 6:20 Everything 20.0 Stuff f...

On Episode 283, REVEAL SEASON!! News covers Diamond cards, new coin cosmetics, Classic release date, Iksar AMA 10, and a brief retrospective of the rewards track. Tournaments focuses on the theoretically interesting but difficult to watch Masters Tour Ironforge. Decksplanations discusses all the new Legendary minions revealed as well as a couple other cards selected by each host. News - 12:52 Rewa...

On Episode 282, Hearthstone's 7th birthday! News covers the reveal and release schedule for Barrens, a leaked nerf, and Iksar AMA 9. Tournaments does a quick rundown of qualifier lineups and speculates on MT Ironforge strategies. Decksplanations reviews the 35 cards getting their nerfs reverted and how they will impact Wild and a week long Frankenstandard. News - 12:27 Hearthstone's 7th Birthday B...

On Episode 281, Botticus is out sick this week so we've called on a very special guest. APPAAAA!!! News covers some Alec Dawson Twitter puzzles, Iksar AMA 8, and the possibly delayed release of Barrens. Tournaments discusses additional troubles with HS Esports. Decksplanations is a reflection on Year of the Dragon. News - 10:21 Nerf Delayed Iksar AMA Card Reveal Dates Tournaments - 37:13 TJ ESL MT...

On episode 280, The Core Set. News covers a few things not Core Set. No tournaments. Decksplanations is a deep dive into everything Core Set. We cannot stress how awesome the Core Set is!!! News - 9:12 Social Media Tidbits Cards Changed for Core Set Balance Patch before MT AMA recap Decksplanations - 31:38 Core Set The Show Notes for this week's episode are on our Website You can monetarily suppor...

The hosts from both Hearthcasual and Coin Concede gather for a post-Blizzconline roundtable episode! Join Hat, Brian, Edelweiss, Monica, Botticus, and Kevin as they examine answers given by Game Director Ben Lee and Production Director Nathan Lyons-Smith during a press interview that Hat and Brian attended. The episode wraps up with thoughts on the present and future state of Hearthstone's various...

On Episode 279, BLIZZCON NEWS!!! Seriously, that's the whole show. Discussion covers the new set, core set cards, spell types, an upcoming new game mode, and Patch 19.6. News - 13:00 Year of the Gryphon Forged in the Barrens Mercenaries Patch 19.6 The Show Notes for this week's episode are on our Website You can monetarily support our show on Patreon Join us every week live, by following us on Twi...

On episode 278, Bemmie joins the crew this week to discuss their HS circuit! News abounds with an upcoming Core Set, Classic mode, Year of the Phoenix review, Blizzcon schedule, and yet another Iksar AMA. Tournaments is really just more news as it relates to Grandmasters and HS esports. No time for Decksplanations this week. News - 13:30 Core Set Classic Mode Year of the Phoenix Graphic Blizzconli...

We're here to talk about Battlegrounds, and Botticus and Hat welcome Nicholena to the show to dive into the current patch! There's lots of strategy here for both the tavern and for making great YouTube videos. Discussion Topics Nicholena Interview Hero Choice Early Game Midgame Late Game Scaling The Show Notes for this bonus episode are on our Website You can monetarily support our show on Patreon...

On Episode 277, Discussion on MDF and DMR as a whole. News covers a couple bundles, Blizzcon rumors, and Iksar AMA 4. Tournaments introduces the House Rivalries circuit and our regular ladder/qualifier stats coverage. Decksplanations is "Got it or Goofed it", where each host discusses their hits and misses of card evaluations from the newest set. News - 35:25 Lunar New Year SI7 Anduin bundle Blizz...

On episode 276, What is this meta we can't even. News covers patch 19.4.1, a mysterious bundle, and Iksar AMA 3. Tournaments return with the year's esports schedule and even some initial qualifier stats! Decksplanations is a quick and dirty look at the plethora of decklists that have made their debut in the past week. News - 16:02 Patch 19.4.1 Mystery Tavern Bundle New Year Legendary quests Iksar...

On Episode 275, A lot can happen in a week. The Darkmoon Races mini-set has been both announced and released! News is patch 19.4 and more Iksar AMA answers. Tournament coverage is very brief, which leaves more time for Decksplanations to discuss our impressions of the new cards. News - 12:54 Patch 19.4 Iksar AMA Wild Chatter Tournaments - 1:09:07 No Esports Announcement Decksplanations - 1:09:15 N...

On Episode 274, In which we are blessed with content from Iksar. News covers the Jan 8 nerfs and a couple other tidbits relating to esports and HoF. Tournaments recaps the China Gold Series & its accompanying drama. The show concludes with "Deansplanations," in which we run through Dean Ayala's Twitter AMA from Wednesday evening. News - 25:03 Nerfs Hall of Fame Changing HS Esports Announcement New...

On Episode 273, In before the nerfs. News covers Iksar comments on Reddit. Tournaments dives into Female Legends and the All Star Invitational. Decksplanations is instead "Designsplanations" this week with the cast sharing their thoughts on the struggles of designing a card game. News - 21:03 Book of Heroes Uther Iksar reddit comments Duels rating reset Tournaments - 41:25 Female Legends All Star...

Our last episode of 2020! This week we are replacing our regularly scheduled episode with the bonus because... there's not really any HS news. As always, we answer listener questions and read (8!!) new reviews of our show. Thank you all for your support and you will hear us next in the new year! Discussion Topics General HS stuff Tournament Stuff Other Stuff Reviews The Show Notes for this bonus e...

On Episode 272, The crew embraces the shadows with some Rogue talk. News is centered around the big ? that is HS esports for 2021. Tournaments recap WSOE IV as well as the Community Champions event. Decksplanations is the one we've all been waiting for... Whirlkick Rogue! News - 25:12 Hotfix Updates Winter Veil cardback in the shop HS Masters Announcement Garrosh book of heroes is out Tournaments...

On Episode 271, Tons to talk about with patch 19.2! News covers a whole lot of patch notes including a large BG update, Standard balance changes, and Duels balance changes. The tournament section breaks down the results of this year's World Championships as well as some great games to watch. No Decksplanations this week due to the volume of news.  News - 20:07 19.2 Tournaments - 1:33:00 World Cham...

On episode 270, The Rewards Track has been updated! News this week covers the changes to quests and xp for rewards as well as an announcement from one of the Worlds competitors. The tournament section discusses classes and decklists brought by the 8 players competing in the 2020 HS World Championships. Finally, Decksplanations stage dives into E.T.C. Warrior's varied forms and why the deck is such...

On episode 269, The new expansion meta seems to be settling quickly. News is light with only some bug fixes, a giveaway, and the resolution of the golden legendaries mystery. The Tournament section talks about several more Worlds competitors who have been interviewed, as well as announcing the Community Champions tournament. Finally, Decksplanations covers Demon Hunter's two archetypes, how to pil...

Our first bonus episode of Madness at the Darkmoon Faire! Loads of great listener questions about the meta, how to improve at the game, and the upcoming world championship. There's also some discussion of guests we would love to have on the show (but haven't) and what to call cards that yell their own name. Discussion Topics Meta Stuff Self Improvement Stuff Tournament Stuff Other Stuff The Show N...