The Happy Hearthstone Podcast

Here we are in post-nerf land, and I've gotta say... It's tough to figure out what to play. That's why I took this episode to go over 4 recommendations of decks that could be helpful for you on the ladder! They range from the tested ladder climbers to the frivolous and fun. So you're sure to find something you enjoy in this episode! For full show notes, visit The Happy Hearthstone website at  http...

All League of EVIL classes are here along with the rest of the neutral cards! Buckle in for the rest of our thoughts! For full show notes, visit The Happy Hearthstone website at  http://www.thehappyhearthstone.com Become a Patron to support The Happy Hearthstone podcast and receive exclusive perks and rewards. Check it out at  http://patreon.com/thehappyhearthstone

Time to do some excavating! Druid, Hunter, Mage, Paladin, and several Neutrals get the full "Happy Hearthstone Review" treatment as WickedGood and I journey with the League. Turns out these heroes have some pretty heroic cards, too! For full show notes, visit The Happy Hearthstone website at  http://www.thehappyhearthstone.com Become a Patron to support The Happy Hearthstone podcast and receive ex...

As we all wait for our beloved Saviors with bated breath, I thought it was only appropriate to take a look back this week at the Rise of Shadows meta. What decks rose up and which were able to stingily stick around? Check out my thoughts as well as all the upcoming Saviors of Uldum events this week, including something for the show that's never been done before! For full show notes, visit The Happ...

I took this episode to respond to my friend TvZ_games on Twitter. She recently shared her overarching thoughts about where Hearthstone is at as a whole and invited myself and some others to join the conversation. Learning from this episode: Be careful what you invite me to rant about. For full show notes, visit The Happy Hearthstone website at  http://www.thehappyhearthstone.com Become a Patron to...

Feeling like the ladder's a little stale until Saviors of Uldum releases? Time to shake that up! I've got 3 decks here that will catch you off guard, spin you around, and give you a crazy time in Standard play until Saviors comes to... well, save us. :) For full show notes, visit The Happy Hearthstone website at  http://www.thehappyhearthstone.com Become a Patron to support The Happy Hearthstone p...

Do you smell that fresh "weekly episode" smell? Saviors of Uldum has been announced, so this week's episode is a deep dive into everything we know about the upcoming expansion! PLUS, I made some custom cards for each of the League of Explorers! Saddle up for a lot of excitement. For full show notes, visit The Happy Hearthstone website at  http://www.thehappyhearthstone.com Become a Patron to suppo...

Back in the saddle, it's time to get The Happy Hearthstone podcast back on the tracks! StrayDog joins me again to talk about the new player experience and some unfortunate experiences people have been having that he's been trying to introduce to the game. We brainstorm some options and come up with a pretty good solution. Plus, we've got new Classic cards to talk about and the impact they might ha...

I'm back from the dead! Let's be real. I'm still considered "dead" by grogginess levels. But, we've got lots to talk about, so hitting "record" was all too easy. :) We've got a LOT to catch up about with the meta, and there hasn't been a more perfect time as the weeks have proven what's experimental and what's just flat out strong. Get my recommendations and more in this week's episode! For full s...

With a workshop full of updates we never saw coming, there's a TON to talk through! And community member Tunaconsuma joins me this week to talk through what we think about these updates and how they'll impact the game we love. For full show notes, visit The Happy Hearthstone website at  http://www.thehappyhearthstone.com Become a Patron to support The Happy Hearthstone podcast and receive exclusiv...

NEEEEEERFS. We got 'em. Time to speculate as to what could come in the meta, which decks to have your eye on, and if Rogue will be playable. The answers to all these questions and more in this week's episode of The Happy Hearthstone podcast! For full show notes, visit The Happy Hearthstone website at  http://www.thehappyhearthstone.com Become a Patron to support The Happy Hearthstone podcast and r...

Rise of Shadows has had a surprisingly big impact on the Wild format, and though we don't talk much about it usually here, my good friend SaucyMailman is THE person to walk us through what's going on in Wild! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or have yet to take a walk on the Wild side, we've got everything you need here to dominate the most insane format in the game. For full show notes, visit Th...

While the community's been buzzing about nerfs to a certain sneaky and well-daggered class, I've been getting away with ladder murder with Rogue's tricky tactics! I'll break down more info on how to play this deck well along with what else is going on in the current state of the meta in this week's solocast! For full show notes, visit The Happy Hearthstone website at  http://www.thehappyhearthston...

A friend from the community BattleBunnyRndy joins me today to talk through some key deck types that have risen from the shadows, and... C'mon. We HAVE to talk about the World Championship! It's all here and more in this week's episode of The Happy Hearthstone podcast! For full show notes, visit The Happy Hearthstone website at  http://www.thehappyhearthstone.com Become a Patron to support The Happ...

It's time to take a deep look at the Rise of Shadows meta! With weekly episodes returning, it's time to spend time looking at all the archetypes and decklists that are making the most of the ladder. I also got to compete in a recent Masters Qualifier, so we've got to have some storytime around my experience there. For full show notes, visit The Happy Hearthstone website at  http://www.thehappyhear...

Rise of Shadows is out, and there are SO. MANY. NEW. CARDS. WickedGood joins me once again to talk through all the hero cards (Druid, Hunter, Mage, and Paladin) as well as plenty of Neutrals as well. If you're looking for the skinny on every single card in the set, look no further! For full show notes, visit The Happy Hearthstone website at  http://www.thehappyhearthstone.com Become a Patron to su...

While E.V.I.L. is afoot, it is time for one of our favorite traditions on The Happy Hearthstone podcast--sitting down to talk through every single card in excruciating detail! For Part 1, we stay focused on the most maniacal and villainous cards of the set--Priest, Rogue, Warlock, and Warrior, along with several neutrals as well! For full show notes, visit The Happy Hearthstone website at  http://...

Peter Whalen and Liv Breeden from the Hearthstone Design team join me in this very special episode to talk all about the development of Rise of Shadows and the Year of the Dragon. Get insights into how they handle making fresh cards out of iconic characters, what card reveal season is like for the team, and much more! Special thanks to the great people at Blizzard for making this interview possibl...

Evil is lurking along with the upcoming Hearthstone expansion! Lindsay joins me today to talk about all the new details, mechanics, and more from the iconic villains of the game. We also talk about the effects of the recent changes made to ladder and how we all can keep the proper mindset when approaching it. For full show notes, visit The Happy Hearthstone website at  http://www.thehappyhearthsto...

It might seem difficult to talk about the visual beauty of Hearthstone in an audio podcast, but ElectricMick joined me for this episode to give it a try! We talk about some of the more unique pieces from the Hearthstone universe and why they deserve us to slow down and appreciate their depth. We've also got tons of news to talk about with Year of the Dragon's announcement and tons of teasers! For...

This episode felt a bit nostalgic as I revisit some of the cards that I'm most ready to see leave Standard from the Year of the Mammoth. We've also got a ton of news to go through along with speculation of what the timeline for new things look like. It's a jampacked episode, so enjoy! For full show notes, visit The Happy Hearthstone website at  http://www.thehappyhearthstone.com Become a Patron to...

"I want da gold. Give me da gold." We all need to make sure we're getting everything we can out of the in-game gold system, so NateDogg and I are here to talk you through all the details about our daily grind. Plus, with so much news and so many nerfs, we have a TON to talk about in this week's episode! For full show notes, visit The Happy Hearthstone website at  http://www.thehappyhearthstone.com...

Should I just stick to one class? Do I need to know every important meta deck inside and out? How can I play in the way I want to? Vengadragon joins me this week to talk through how to view classes in Hearthstone and make sure that you're focused in your selection to have fun and conquer your goals! For full show notes, visit The Happy Hearthstone website at  http://www.thehappyhearthstone.com Bec...

In this micro-sode, we discuss what I've been playing on the ladder and (much more importantly) what I've been learning in my mental game lately. If you feel like you're hitting a wall and not performing to the level you're used to lately, this episode is for you! For full show notes, visit The Happy Hearthstone website at  http://www.thehappyhearthstone.com Become a Patron to support The Happy He...

After some much needed card changed this past month, the meta is still bubbling with ideas, craziness... Oh yeah, and plenty of Hunter. But how can we bust Rexxar right off his perch and make sure that we stand there instead? We'll take a long look at what's going on in the popular and most effective decks out there and talk about some good options to combat them in this week's episode! For full s...