Schwal and Sensei talk about their current relationship to the game and what it means for the podcast going forward. 

Schwal and Sensei talk about their current relationship to the game and what it means for the podcast going forward.

Ep. 48 - Podcast Update

Schwal and Sensei talk about what tournament mode (not coming soon) could look like and what other games in the space are currently doing. 

Schwal and Sensei talk about what tournament mode (not coming soon) could look like and what other games in the space are currently doing.

Ep. 47 - Tournament Mode (still not coming soon)

Schwal and Sensei pass their judgement on the newest game mode...is it top tier front page...or does it belong buried along side arena?

Schwal and Sensei pass their judgement on the newest game mode...is it top tier front page...or does it belong buried along side arena?

46 - Mercenaries...Play or Pass?

Schwal and Sensei are pleased to welcome RidiculousHat back to the podcast and take a deep dive down the rabbit hole that is the Witchwood...which may be the worst set in the history of Hearthstone. 

Schwal and Sensei are pleased to welcome RidiculousHat back to the podcast and take a deep dive down the rabbit hole that is the Witchwood...which may be the worst set in the history of Hearthstone.

Ep. 45 - Looking back with RidiculousHat (Witchwood)

Schwal has some feelings and opinions...Sensei generally agrees...but ultimately there isn't a darn thing we can do about it. 

Schwal has some feelings and opinions...Sensei generally agrees...but ultimately there isn't a darn thing we can do about it.

Ep. 44 - Design Frustration

Schwal is happy and Sensei is hopeful for Mercs. 

Schwal is happy and Sensei is hopeful for Mercs.

Ep. 43 - Nerfs Make Everything Better

Schwal and Sensei talk bout the upcoming changes including Nerfs, Buffs, Bans, and Redesigns! Also, some issues around data security and how much sharing might be too much sharing. 

Schwal and Sensei talk bout the upcoming changes including Nerfs, Buffs, Bans, and Redesigns! Also, some issues around data security and how much sharing might be too much sharing.

42 - Nerf, Buff, Ban, Redesign....and Data Insecurity

Schwal isn't enjoying HS right now. Since it was a slow news week he and Sensei talk about what's going on and if there is a way to fix it. And if not...what we can do as players in times when we don't enjoy pressing the button. 

Schwal isn't enjoying HS right now. Since it was a slow news week he and Sensei talk about what's going on and if there is a way to fix it. And if not...what we can do as players in times when we don't enjoy pressing the button.

Ep. 41 - Schwal wants to have fun...but isn't

Schwal and Sensei break down and try to explain what Blizzard failed to explain when they announced Mercenaries 

Schwal and Sensei break down and try to explain what Blizzard failed to explain when they announced Mercenaries

Ep. 40 - Gonna Need About $150... (Mercenaries)

Schwal and Sensei talk about the various ways that aggro decks can be quantified and measured for evaluation in a given meta. Sensei stands resolute in his opinion that Aggro stands on the wrong side of history. 

Schwal and Sensei talk about the various ways that aggro decks can be quantified and measured for evaluation in a given meta. Sensei stands resolute in his opinion that Aggro stands on the wrong side of history.

39 - Axis of Aggro

Each week Schwal and StevenSensei talk about hearthstone and related topics in 30 minutes of less.

One of my goals in 2019 was to get better at Arena and here just in time is an Arena based show setup to help people get better at that mode.  I am looking forward to more content as well as hopefully earning better keys in the new year.

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An enjoyable look at Arena

Play For Tempo

This week StevenSensei and Schwal are still waiting for news...but there is a new meta serving up some hot cards. Check out what's going on in the kitchen sink meta with some drafting advice and some cards to look out for. 

This week StevenSensei and Schwal are still waiting for news...but there is a new meta serving up some hot cards. Check out what's going on in the kitchen sink meta with some drafting advice and some cards to look out for.

Ep 64 - Kitchen Sink Meta

This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about the idea of being process oriented instead of results oriented and how that applies to the arena, hearthstone, and maybe even your life!

This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about the idea of being process oriented instead of results oriented and how that applies to the arena, hearthstone, and maybe even your life!

Ep. 54 - New Year...Who Dis?

This week StevenSensei and Schwal do a live arena draft. Play along and see if you would have taken the same cards and find out what kind of deck they end up with. 

This week StevenSensei and Schwal do a live arena draft. Play along and see if you would have taken the same cards and find out what kind of deck they end up with.

Episode 40 - Live Arena Draft

This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about the basics of drafting, what a mana curve is, and why you don't want to just pick cards that have big attack and health numbers. 

This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about the basics of drafting, what a mana curve is, and why you don't want to just pick cards that have big attack and health numbers.

Episode 3: Basic Drafting / Man Curve

This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about the basics of minion card evaluation. 

This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about the basics of minion card evaluation.

Episode 4: Basic Card Evaluation - Minions

This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about the state of the arena and changes you have to make in your drafting strategy with the removal of buckets and the addition of dragons. 

This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about the state of the arena and changes you have to make in your drafting strategy with the removal of buckets and the addition of dragons.

Ep. 55 - Drafting with Dragons, not buckets

This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about the importance of asking if something "contests" and what that means for your gameplay. 

This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about the importance of asking if something "contests" and what that means for your gameplay.

Episode 46 - does it contest

Steven Sensei and Schwal talk about the first step in arena...picking your hero class. Also Steven Sensei may or may not know how to properly say Shaman.

Episode 2: Pick a Hero...any Hero...or not

Blizzard has dropped a ton of new information on us in the last 2 days...here's everything you need to know. Also, StevenSensei kind of buried the lead on this one when it comes to the arena...but it's there...Promise!

Blizzard has dropped a ton of new information on us in the last 2 days...here's everything you need to know. Also, StevenSensei kind of buried the lead on this one when it comes to the arena...but it's there...Promise!

Breaking News: Nerfs, Buffs, and Mechs OH MY!

This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about the new dragons and some super powerful cards that were introduced as part of the Descent of Dragons announcement. We also talk just a bit about battlegrounds...go play it now!

This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about the new dragons and some super powerful cards that were introduced as part of the Descent of Dragons announcement. We also talk just a bit about battlegrounds...go play it now!

Ep. 48 - Battlegrounds and Dragons

This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about what it means to play for tempo, knowing your role, and how the two are connected. We also have our first sponsor!

This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about what it means to play for tempo, knowing your role, and how the two are connected. We also have our first sponsor!

Episode 21 - Playing for Tempo

This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about buckets, cream, non-fat milk, and other things to help you understand how Blizzard is using buckets to make your arena experience more varied and interesting. We also answer a listener question. If you have a question of your own join us at http://discord.me/arenasensei  You can view the tier list organized by buckets by visiting - http://www.thelightforge.com

This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about buckets, cream, non-fat milk, and other things to help you understand how Blizzard is using buckets to make your arena experience more varied and interesting. We also answer a listener question. If you have a question of your own join us at <a href="http://discord.me/arenasensei" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://discord.me/arenasensei</a> You can view the tier list organized by buckets by visiting - <a href="http://www.thelightforge.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.thelightforge.com</a>

Episode 12 - Buckets

It's finally here! The start of season 3 and the LOE/Uldum meta. In this episode, StevenSensei and Schwal have the quick tips to help you get going in the new season. Go out there and get it done!

It's finally here! The start of season 3 and the LOE/Uldum meta. In this episode, StevenSensei and Schwal have the quick tips to help you get going in the new season. Go out there and get it done!

Episode 34 - Saving Uldum

In this extended version of Arena Sensei, Steven and Schwal talk about the cards that have been revealed in the last week. We are in the home stretch to release and looking forward to a new meta soon. Also, a special challenge is included where you can possibly win a preorder set of "LOUD NOISES of the Old Gods" when that set comes out...best of luck on that one. :)

In this extended version of Arena Sensei, Steven and Schwal talk about the cards that have been revealed in the last week. We are in the home stretch to release and looking forward to a new meta soon. Also, a special challenge is included where you can possibly win a preorder set of "LOUD NOISES of the Old Gods" when that set comes out...best of luck on that one. :)

Episode 33 - Even more cards from Uldum

This week StevenSensei and Schwal discuss the importance of the 3 mana slot. 

This week StevenSensei and Schwal discuss the importance of the 3 mana slot.

Episode 11 - the most important 3 mana

This week StevenSensei and Schwal give you their unedited hot takes on the cards that have been revealed so far. Some things are excluded from the arena and others are going to be super powerful in the format. Don't agree with us...come say it to our faces at discord.me/arenasensei 

This week StevenSensei and Schwal give you their unedited hot takes on the cards that have been revealed so far. Some things are excluded from the arena and others are going to be super powerful in the format. Don't agree with us...come say it to our faces at <a href="http://discord.me/arenasensei" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">discord.me/arenasensei</a>

Episode 31 - Early Card Review - Saviors of Uldum

This week StevenSensei and Schwal have a longer discussion about the realities of using the Arena to build or maintain a collection for the constructed formats. As we approach another expansion and another yearly rotation in the distance, is arena still a viable way for new players, free to play players, or whales who have decided to no longer be big fish to keep up with the game. 

This week StevenSensei and Schwal have a longer discussion about the realities of using the Arena to build or maintain a collection for the constructed formats. As we approach another expansion and another yearly rotation in the distance, is arena still a viable way for new players, free to play players, or whales who have decided to no longer be big fish to keep up with the game.

Ep. 50 - F2P Collection Building

This week StevenSensei and Schwal discuss the concepts of tempo and value as they apply to the arena. Hint: PLAY FOR TEMPO

This week StevenSensei and Schwal discuss the concepts of tempo and value as they apply to the arena. Hint: PLAY FOR TEMPO

Episode 5: Tempo and Value

This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about the cards that have been revealed so far for the arena. Schwal also sets Sensei straight about a card around 14 min in...and that's well worth listening to. DoD is out next week so be sure to start but not finish an arena run if you want to min/max your rewards. 

This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about the cards that have been revealed so far for the arena. Schwal also sets Sensei straight about a card around 14 min in...and that's well worth listening to. DoD is out next week so be sure to start but not finish an arena run if you want to min/max your rewards.

Ep 51 - Descent of Dragons Card Review

This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about playing around things in the arena. We also talk about the Dalaran heist and all of the fun you can have trying to take the city. 

This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about playing around things in the arena. We also talk about the Dalaran heist and all of the fun you can have trying to take the city.

Episode 23 - Playing Around

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