Podcasts by Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion

80: Leper Gnome Cosplay from 2019-01-18T18:00:26

 In which I just want to give all of you a big hug for being patient while I was knocked out with an illness, and prove that one thing I’m not sick of is more questions about Hearthstone da...

79: Senior Void Analyst from 2019-01-08T01:45:20

How to use publicly available data responsibly to draw the correct conclusions and give yourself a competitive edge over the field. 

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78: Mass Hysteria Native from 2018-12-27T02:02:14

In which I get to regale you with tales of reaching Legend for the first time in far too long, plus some strategy discussion about the Dragon Priest deck that carried me there.

77: The Kingsbane Is Dead from 2018-12-19T12:29:58

Surprise! We got major nerfs! Let’s figure out what’s about to change together. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgo...

76: For Those About to Frog... from 2018-12-11T02:22:14

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! No, not Christmas. When RidiculousHat comes on to talk about every deck that’s even slightly relevant in the week 1 Rastakhan meta. For links mentioned in...

75: Theorycrafting Troll Decks from 2018-12-03T23:38:30

We have a lot of decks to go through before Rastakhan drops tomorrow. Like, a LOT. For links mentioned in this episode, visit http://offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: Listen

74: Eureka? from 2018-11-27T22:52:04

I said I wasn’t going to review new cards on this podcast. But I didn’t say anything about old cards. So let’s take a look at some cards you may already have that could get better when Rastakhan’s ...

73: The Gift of Arguing on the Internet from 2018-11-14T02:26:43

How to card review. For links mentioned in this episode, visit http://offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wick...

72: Ready to Rumble from 2018-11-06T01:34:32

Some thoughts on Rastakhan’s Rumble, encountering lore as a non WoW player, and expectations going into a new set. For links mentioned in this episode, visit http://offcurve.com! --- Support th...

71: Boomsday in the Rearview Mirror from 2018-11-02T00:39:19

A look back at the card predictions that bombed (and some that hit the mark!) from Boomsday. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor...

70: Throwback Thursday from 2018-10-26T00:23:02

Mulling over how to get better at mulligans. For links mentioned in this episode visit http://offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: Listen

69: The Day the Laughter Died from 2018-10-15T19:01:38

RIP Giggling Inventor. For links mentioned in this episode, visit http://offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/...

68: Riding the Polar Express from 2018-10-09T23:27:15

Good news: That feeling that a lot of matches are one sided isn’t just in your head! Bad news: That feeling that a lot of matches are one sided isn’t just in your head. --- Support this podcast:...

67: Righting the Ship from 2018-10-05T00:40:20

In which I use a difficult month on ladder to get to the bottom of why I tilt, and improve my mental game for the next meta. Plus, your questions! For links mentioned in this episode, visit http:/...

66: Unexpected Results from 2018-09-23T18:27:22

Thinking more about the recent developer announcements, and taking stock of what the general malaise in the community and what it might mean. For links mentioned in this episode, visit http://offc...

65: Works In Progress from 2018-09-18T22:40:52

Takes of varying degrees of heat on the In The Works update that the dev team just delivered. For links mentioned in this episode, visit http://offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: Listen

64: No Giggling Matter from 2018-09-13T23:01:39

Chances are, you’re struggling in the Boomsday meta. I am too. Let’s take some time to figure out why this meta feels so hard, and if there’s any way to reframe our mindsets to help take the sting ...

63: Safe Crafts Are Our #1 Priority from 2018-09-06T00:01:03

It’s about that time of the expansion where the meta’s settled and dust is burning a hole in everyone’s pocket. So I ran the numbers, did some science, and I have a list of the cards you should tar...

62: Tracking to Your Goals from 2018-08-31T00:25:07

It's back to the car for a discussion of why Tracking is a good card and how to adjust your mindset to get past its downside, how to use Azalina in Odd Warrior, and strategies for crafting and dust...

61: #BadassWomenOfHearthstone from 2018-08-20T10:50:59

The podcast goes off road for another week to talk to @epicEphyra about the #BadassWomenOfHearthstone movement, the challenges that women in Hearthstone and other esports face both in competition a...

60: Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes from 2018-08-14T02:10:28

It's a week into Boomsday, so as is tradition, Coin Concede's RidiculousHat joins me to discuss every experiment that's resulted in a deck you can play on ladder. (And a few that blew up in our fac...

59: Zerek’s Theorycrafting Gallery from 2018-08-06T23:58:26

'Twas the day before Boomsday So over some ramen I cooked up some new decks Like Mechs and... Odd Shaman?! For links mentioned in this episode, visit http://offcurve.com! --- Support this p...

58: Floop, There It Is from 2018-08-01T23:12:33

It's T-minus a week to Boomsday, so it seems like a good time to answer some listener questions, while I still can! Let's discuss what to craft (and when), how to manage an influx of new decks as a...

57: The Bane of My Existence from 2018-07-26T22:39:31

How I finally learned to co-exist with Kingsbane, and how you can learn from my struggle to overcome the decks that tilt you on ladder. For links mentioned in this episode, visit http://offcurve.c...

56: The Witchwood in the Rearview Mirror from 2018-07-24T00:38:50

Tired: Reviewing new cards. Wired: Reviewing reviews of cards that aren’t new anymore but used to be new when we reviewed them. Or something like that. For links mentioned in this episode, visit h...

55: Boom Goes the Dynamite from 2018-07-10T23:30:19

What’s more explosive, Dr. Boom’s lab, or my streak to Legend with Even Warlock? Why not both? --- Support this podcast: https://anch...

54: Out of Order from 2018-07-08T21:04:16

Some updates on the legend ladder snafu, and then some quick thoughts on sequencing to keep in mind as you climb the ladder this month. For links mentioned in this episode, visit http://offcurve.c...

53: Matchmaker, Matchmaker from 2018-06-27T00:53:01

Go home, ladder. You’re drunk. For links mentioned on this episode, visit http://offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://anc...

52: Drowning My Sorrows in Murlocs from 2018-06-20T19:52:14

It’s Off Curve’s first birthday! And there’s no better way to celebrate than by welcoming RidiculousHat from Coin Concede and Andrew Brown from The Happy Hearthstone to update our discussion on wha...

51: An Eel Good Deck from 2018-06-13T23:53

A month ago I thought Even Shaman was going to be a deck to watch after the Call to Arms nerf. It took a few weeks but I took it to legend, so it’s time for some legend story time as well as how to...

50: Mailbag of Wonders from 2018-06-07T12:31:26

It’s a new season, so what better time to answer some of your questions? So let’s talk about good control decks to start with, consistency in similar card effects, when to switch decks, and how the...

49: Kathrena Caught the Car from 2018-06-01T00:18:25

It’s time for more Legend Storytime, now with extra dinosaurs! Plus we’ll discuss how to find the right deck for you to start your climb off next season. For links mentioned in this episode, visi...

48: This Time For Sure! from 2018-05-27T19:29:57

Let’s talk about adapting to a new meta, and how you can use math to tilt the odds forever in your favor. For links mentioned in this episode, visit http://offcurve.com! --- Support this podcas...

47: All The Small Things from 2018-05-17T00:28:03

Well, the nerfs are here, but will small changes to a few cards really add up to big changes? Let’s figure it out! For links mentioned in this episode, visit http://offcurve.com! --- Support th...

46: Call Waiting from 2018-05-08T00:32:58

Balance changes are coming! What could get nerfed, why now, and why you should care about Naga Sea Witch getting changed even though it only lives in Wild. --- Support this podcast: Listen

45: Haters Gonna Hadronox from 2018-05-04T00:27:36

Legend story time, featuring everyone’s favorite spider. (No, not Peter Parker. The other one.) For links mentioned in this episode, visit http://offcurve.com ! --- Support this podcast: Listen

44: Competitive Rock, Paper, Scissors from 2018-04-26T00:25:09

We're two weeks into a new meta, which means you have a lot of questions, and I have, well, I have some answers. And maybe more questions. For links mentioned in this episode, please visit http:/...

43: Even Decks? How Odd! from 2018-04-18T10:53:11

It’s the first week of a new expansion, so it must be time for RidiculousHat to swing by and recap all of the decks you do and don’t want to play before the meta settles! For links mentioned in th...

42: Countess Ashmore’s Theorycrafting Emporium from 2018-04-11T22:45:17

The Year of the Raven is just one day away! But what are you going to play now that all those cards are rotating out, you ask? Never fear, I’ve been in the lab cooking up nine new decks for you to ...

41: What to Expect When You’re Expecting (A Set Rotation) from 2018-04-04T00:39:44

It’s an unusually long drive home this week, so I’m joined by Coin Concede’s RidiculousHat to talk about the challenges of reveal season ahead of a set rotation, and how to get through it with your...

40: Kobolds & Catacombs in the Rearview Mirror from 2018-03-28T01:16:04

New cards? Pfft! Let’s talk about the cards we already have, and how I got some of them disastrously, hilariously wrong. And then let’s learn from that to help us evaluate the new cards better! Li...

39: Ripping Up the Ladder from 2018-03-19T23:06

Void Ripper got me to Legend! So let’s take a detour to talk about this month’s Legend grind, how the new ladder feels different, and some fundamentals of playing control decks. Links: - http:/...

38: Well Worgen Territory from 2018-03-16T00:06:13

The Witchwood is coming! Everything you need to know about the next Hearthstone expansion and the new arena changes that just went live. Links: Coin Concede: http://www.coinconcede.com/ Deck Gui...

37: Appreciation Day from 2018-03-05T15:27:26

After this past week’s ranked woes, it feels like it’s time to throw some love to under appreciated folks who make Hearthstone great, like the developers, the casters, and the Void Rippers. Find li...

36: Feeling Ravenous from 2018-02-28T04:03:44

Happy Year of the Raven! We discuss the changes coming with the new Standard year, followed by a discussion of the Wild meta and what you should look out for as you enter the Brawliseum. Find link...

35: Just Playing Around from 2018-02-22T01:36:16

What does it mean to play around a card? When should you do it and when should you not? This week, we explain one of the biggest concepts you need to understand to take your Hearthstone play to the...

34: Fish Are Friends from 2018-02-13T15:52:35

How I learned to stop worrying and love Murloc Paladin, and some other decks for you to try in the new meta to climb the ladder. Find links for this episode at http://OffCurve.com! --- Support ...

33: Left in the Dust from 2018-02-09T23:35:36

Dust feels hard to come by, and maybe you're one or two expensive cards away from the new hot deck. Never fear, we're here to demystify the dust economy and help you plan out your dust efficiently!...

32: Our New Voidlord Overlords from 2018-01-30T12:18:21

As if the ranked changes weren’t enough, we had a new round of balance changes announced, and they’re big! Let’s look at what’s changing and how you can prepare both your decks and your dust balanc...

31: Press Start To Continue from 2018-01-25T23:39:25

Ranked play is changing! Is it for the better or worse? And what on earth does this have to do with Super Mario Bros? All these questions and more (including some from listeners) will be answered! ...

30: Almost Famous from 2018-01-23T01:57:47

With the Year of the Mammoth wrapping up, a look at why cards go to the hall of fame around set rotations, and what cards are likely to go. (And one that’s not likely but should anyway!) --- Sup...

29: FeelsBadMan from 2018-01-16T23:55:10

So it’s time to have a long talk about what the Kobolds meta is, why it feels bad, and what Blizzard (and you!) can do to make it better. Links: - [S46 #1 Legend RaFaEl's Tempo Rogue | BeerBrick...

27: IRL Windfury from 2018-01-04T02:37:39

Dust burning a hole in your pocket? Need a new deck to play while you’re hunkering down from the Bomb Cyclone? Then let’s craft some cards! Links: - [Stancifka's HANDLOCK is back! - Hearthstone D...

26: The Legend Marathon from 2017-12-27T01:50:29

We got there! I recap my successful legend run with Big Priest, and then answer your Twitter questions about finding the right deck for you, why I keep trying to get to Legend, and awful things lik...

25: Talking Teching from 2017-12-21T20:52:57

Now that the initial Kobolds meta is starting to settle out, let’s look at the main decks you’ll be playing against and how you can tune what you’re playing to counter them. And while we’re at it, ...

24: The Opposite of WarGames from 2017-12-16T00:14:14

The new expansion is live, which means it’s time for RidiculousHat from CoinConcede to come back on the show as our Jungle Cruise tour guide to all the decks of the new meta! Links: - [Coin Conce...

23: Three Hours Dungeon Run! from 2017-12-07T00:39:22

Twas the night before Kobolds, And all through the dungeon, I run through some decks For the ladder to Bludgeon. (I know, I know. Stick to Hearthstone and leave the poetry to professionals.) Lin...

22: Dusting Off the Dust from 2017-11-29T01:25:13

With Kobolds and Catacombs just a week away, let’s take some time to look at cards you may already have that could suddenly see play again. Links: - [Steve Lubitz on Twitter: "Well, I’m going to g...

21: You Call That a Weapon? from 2017-11-21T00:29:16

I bounce back from a frustrating week on the ladder with a new perspective on how to choose a deck for ranked that you’re not going to hate. Plus bonus rundown of my take on Kremepuff’s wallet rogu...

20: All the Fox To Give from 2017-11-09T00:51:32

You got Diablo in my Hearthstone! You got Hearthstone in my Diablo! (In other words, let’s talk about Kobolds & Catacombs for a while.) Links: - [Zalae's Big Druid (November 2017) - Hearthstone ...

19: Frozen Throne in the Rearview Mirror from 2017-11-02T22:53:28

With the new expansion announcement right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to look back at what I got right and wrong about cards from Frozen Throne. Links: * [GingaNinja's Murloc Paladin...

18: Lord of the Arena from 2017-10-24T01:44:35

Getting excited about dual class arena runs? Let’s make the most of them with this week’s guide to getting started with arena! See full show notes and links at http://offcurve.com! --- Support ...

17: The Good Kind of Patches from 2017-10-18T23:39:51

Let’s talk about the spooky patch that emerged from the darkness, and the good and bad that came from the Hearthstone Summer Championships. See full show notes and links at http://offcurve.com! -...

16: The Hearthstone Dictionary from 2017-10-11T12:33:15

I’m joined by Sabriel Mastin, an Overwatch content creator who recently returned to Hearthstone, to talk about life as a new player. See full show notes and links at http://offcurve.com! --- Su...

15: Aches and Ladders from 2017-10-02T22:31

Now that ranked has turned into an actual Rat Race, let’s talk about what needs to be done to improve it for everyone. See full show notes and links at http://offcurve.com! --- Support this pod...

14: Go Big Priest Or Go Home from 2017-09-26T00:22:19

Hey, remember how last week I was hoping to improve my ladder results? About that… See full show notes and links at http://offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: Listen

13: The Ranked Routine from 2017-09-20T22:33:40

I got to Rank 1 with this one weird trick! Not really, but I did revisit my ladder routine, and I learned some things about improving results on the grind to Legend. --- Support this podcast: <...

12: Two Truths and a Lyra from 2017-09-12T01:38:27

Coin Concede’s RidiculousHat is back to discuss how not to use statistics in deckbuilding, and how to love Razakus Priest. Full show notes and links at http://offcurve.c... --- Support this pod...

11: Nerfed Nemesis from 2017-09-05T22:33:13

Now that we know what's changing in the next balance patch, it's time to figure out what it all means. See full show notes and links at http://offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: Listen

10: A Natural Mistake from 2017-08-30T22:28:44

It’s time to have a calm and rational discussion about our new Druid overlords. See full show notes and links at http://offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: Listen

9: New Meta, New Problems from 2017-08-18T12:16:46

Has Frozen Throne not lived up to expectations? Steve explains why you’re frustrated with the metagame and how to turn things around! See links and full show notes at http://offcurve.com --- S...

8: A Ridiculous Number of Decks from 2017-08-15T00:57:36

Coin Concede's RidiculousHat joins me to talk about all the new and shiny decks we've been playing! See links and full show notes at http://offcurve.com --- Support this podcast: Listen

7: Getting Gul'Dangerous from 2017-08-09T23:45:07

On the doorstep of the Frozen Throne, here are the decks to look for as the Death Knights descend on Hearthstone. See links and full show notes at http://offcurve.com --- Support this podcast:...

6: Arts of Crafts from 2017-08-02T22:36:57

With Frozen Throne sliding ever closer, how do you decide what to craft? Plus, helping a listener jump into Ranked for the first time! See links and full show notes at http://offcurve.com --- S...

5: Bearshark Best Shark! from 2017-07-27T22:43:19

Things to consider as you try to figure out which of the new cards will be good and which ones are waiting to become dust. See links and full show notes at http://offcurve.com --- Support this...

4: Roll Play from 2017-07-20T22:30:02

How being diagnosed with ADD affects how I approach randomness in Hearthstone. See links and full show notes at http://offcurve.com --- Support this podcast: Listen

3: Get Off the Floor! from 2017-07-13T00:17:30

The ranked floors can suck, but they don't have to. Let's figure out why the ranked floors are so hard so that we can get past them faster! Full show notes are available at http://offcurve.com ...

2: Knights of the Frozen Throne from 2017-07-07T12:09:54

So, about that new Hearthstone expansion... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support

1: The Quest Rogue Nerf from 2017-07-03T12:56:53

Intro • Ladder Results - 7/3 • The Quest Rogue Nerf - Design Space • The Quest Rogue Nerf - New Players • Closing and Contact Info --- Support this podcast: Listen