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Salt Mine Radio

55 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings

For years 3 men have been trapped working 24 hours a day inside the depths of Big Al's Saltmine. Now they've finally decided to do something about it, start their very own podcast. Listen in as Sam Shearer, Layne Wilson, and Gage Judd discuss Movies, TV, Video Games, Music, and just about anything else.

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Episodes

55 The Lost Episode Two - Electric Menorah Boogaloo

November 30, 2019 23:52 - 50 minutes - 31.2 MB

It's not a new episode, nobody get excited. Instead, we present an unaired episode recovered from the depths of December 2016. Listener beware! The Hitman gameplay Gage references: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCM9dDfDgBM

54 A Salt Mine Update

August 20, 2018 04:48 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

We're hard at work on a horror short film that's been consuming our weekends, hence no podcasts for the last few weeks. Here's a quick update/talk about anything and everything, to prove that we're still alive! Send your emails to [email protected], which we will then pillage for goof ideas.

53 Braving the Suck

July 15, 2018 00:15 - 1 hour - 77.8 MB

This week we struggle to survive scurvy, talk about our top 5 "desert island" songs, the Mega Powers Unite, momokun, Gage's Film Tips, new projects, the F-35, and dozens of other topics. No Salty Scares this week, we hope this double-length episode makes up for it! Send your emails to [email protected] - the topic this week is guilty pleasures, but if you have desert island songs send those in too. Thanks for listening.

52 Tycho Brahe

July 04, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MB

We've got to pay the oxygen bill and YOU can help! Call the Salt Mine Telethon now! We talk about the lack of good role models, Jay Dilla's "Donuts" and have another movie round-up. Stay tuned till the end for episode 2 of Salt Mine Radio Theatre...

51 The Salt Mine Jamboree

June 27, 2018 01:32 - 1 hour - 43.7 MB

The Salt Mine Radio crew returns, freshly produced and tighter than ever, and we're having a jamboree to celebrate! Stay tuned until the end for "Salty Scares Theatre," a new serialized radio drama. Send your emails to [email protected]

50 Episode Fisty

June 04, 2018 22:28 - 57 minutes - 38 MB

Layne & Sam talk Battlefield 5, Gage gets kink shamed, and Ham Solo: A Ham Solo Story is briefly discussed. Stay tuned for updates about the future of Salt Mine Radio! Send your emails to [email protected].

49 Keith Emerson's Flying Piano

April 24, 2018 11:00 - 54 minutes - 47.7 MB

Gage has been locked outside the outhouse for undisclosed reasons, but Sam and Layne soldier on with a little help from their scientist friend, Johnny. We cover teacher strikes, music recommendations, Shark Boy & Lava Girl 3D, and the underappreciated, extremely dangerous dynamic between Keith Emerson and his flying piano. Send your emails to [email protected].

48 The Mark of Layne

April 11, 2018 07:14 - 1 hour - 52.6 MB

Layne goes on a few mini rants and almost gets screwed out of a choice job in the service of the Lord, Gage takes to OK Cupid in his continuing quest for love, and Sam reads the most pressing questions from Yahoo Answers! Send your emails to [email protected].

47 "My Lover Was Killed in a Night Broadcast"

March 25, 2018 23:52 - 43 minutes - 35.5 MB

Gage trains his brain to write scripts in his sleep, Layne tears into Disney once again for their whitewashing of Pirates of the Caribbean, and Sam puts his phone on Do Not Disturb. Send your emails to [email protected].

46 Condo-Mini-Rum

March 05, 2018 00:41 - 1 hour - 83.2 MB

The Salt Mine Crew's got two tickets to the Salt Mine Cruise! But which one should Sam take, and which one should he leave behind? While we debate that, we discuss Layne's IQ, new movies, Gage's self improvement, and there's quite a bit of random word generation as well as a new round of Armchair Executives. Send your emails to [email protected].

45 The Bachelo-Gage

February 16, 2018 03:51 - 1 hour - 58 MB

Gage mind melds with Layne and Sam to determine if a get together he went on was a date, Sam quizzes the group on whether song snippets are mashups or not, and Layne discusses a classic Christian book series. We also discuss songs we love from artists we hate -- and the Heinrich saga comes to a bloody end. Send your emails to [email protected]. Songs mentioned in this episode (spoilers for the mashup game below): https://gibberishmass.bandcamp.com/track/iii-life-the-biggest-revo...

44 The Huntcast

February 08, 2018 00:17 - 36 minutes - 19.4 MB

Three clones, two hunts, one mysterious benefactor and zero segments: Salt Mine Radio's search for Heinrich Straus' true identity leads them to the strangest corners of the internet, as Layne's cloning program gets out of control. Send your emails to [email protected].

43 Baby Sniper

February 01, 2018 01:22 - 47 minutes - 25.8 MB

Layne discusses his "New Year, New Me" initiative as well as movie review app reviews that leave him livid, Gage seeks validation on his Twitter brand and non-psychopathic tendencies. Sam may or may not be doing an accent. The gang receives an email from Heinrich Straus that takes things up a notch. Brought to you by Whataburger.

42 Layne The Villain: Origins

January 11, 2018 07:09 - 1 hour - 76.3 MB

We take on our mysterious Austrian benefactor's latest challenge and Layne reveals his villainous origins. We recap 2017 and talk about probably a dozen different things with little relation to each other, including hitchhiker stories, ignoring strangers, our dreams (and nightmares) and the friends we made along the way. Send your emails to [email protected] Link to This Hammer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viSwtEoZNR4

41 A Very Salty New Year

January 01, 2018 02:20 - 43 minutes - 59.9 MB

We're back! Gage checks our email and takes us to the weird side of the internet with its many Mads Mikkelson videos, Sam tests the gang on real or fake headlines, and Layne scores an interview with Momokun herself! Send your emails to [email protected].

40 Fiscal Responsibility

November 20, 2017 07:34 - 1 hour - 65.5 MB

We briefly discuss film set horror stories, Battlefront 2, what's up with the Rock's shirt, Moses, Call of Duty World War 2, Hollywood sexual harassment, and more. Everyone has segments this week too! Sam updates the gang on authentic Italian pasta rules, Gage Gets Lit (Vol. 2) & drops a hot single about fiscal responsibility, and Layne quizzes us on everyone's favorite Christian radio drama, Adventures in Odyssey. Send your emails to [email protected]. 21 Savage - Bank Account...

39 The Adventurer

November 12, 2017 18:49 - 51 minutes - 42.4 MB

Gage apologizes for a night out that shall henceforth remain shrouded in mystery, and quizzes the gang on movie scripts. Layne hosts a discussion about video games we'd like to see made into movies. Sam reads from a notebook of short stories he wrote when he was 7. We reminisce about early creative projects from when we were kids. Send your emails to [email protected]

38 Oops! All Berries

November 05, 2017 20:44 - 1 hour - 65.7 MB

The guys discuss gamergate, harassment allegations against powerful media figures, reviving dead musicians with ghoulish consequences, how nobody actually likes the Goonies or E.T. and we put a new twist on an old favorite: Armchair Executives, World Championship Competition Versus Mode Tournament 2K17! Send your emails to [email protected]. Unless it's spam.

37 First of All The Game Don't Stop

October 15, 2017 04:39 - 52 minutes - 55.8 MB

We've got segments! It's a short but sweet one this week with songs, scripts, and the Second Annual Halloween Blood Bowl. Will Gage go home empty handed again or say "what's my name" until he gets his way?  Send your emails to [email protected].

36 Salt Mine Radio's 1 Year Anniversary Salt-abration!

September 25, 2017 03:01 - 1 hour - 124 MB

Gage, Layne, and Sam celebrate 1 year of salty goodness with an all new Reel or Gage, "What the Hell Were We Talking About," and a half hearted attempt at a web comic. There's some other good stuff in this episode too. Send your emails to [email protected].

35 I Have No Juice & I Must Drink

September 17, 2017 02:09 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

It's a low energy podcast this week but we swear it's because we're ramping up to something big for our 1 year anniversary! We talk about cliques, how to make sports more interesting, the Crusades, and a bunch of other stuff. Send your emails to [email protected].

34 Ultimate Coward!

September 02, 2017 12:00 - 1 hour - 81.9 MB

Layne tests the gang's skills with Real or Fake: Anime Edition, Gage covers the controversy, stupidity, and money making schemes surrounding a rally that was recently held by the president, and Sam discusses the disappointing state of pop music that has lead to Taylor Swift's new single. Also, we are being hunted. Or are we? Send your emails to [email protected]

33 School Rivalries

August 27, 2017 05:00 - 1 hour - 69.5 MB

Layne is put in the unenviable position of hosting the podcast when Gage decides to phone it in. It's an episode chock full of content, with a brand new Gilligan's Island true-or-false game, Gage's Defenders Review, and reminiscences of high school punishment. Send your emails to [email protected].

32 Do You Love Tech Dek Like We Love Tech Dek?

August 19, 2017 12:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MB

Gage sets up a Tinder profile, Layne slanders Princess Di, and Sam reads from the 2001 Clear Channel Memo. We also discuss the disappointing state of the Rick & Morty fandom, Jeffrey Dahmer, Scholastic Book Fairs, and our upcoming film "Dangerous Days." Send your emails to [email protected].

31 Dangerous Days

August 11, 2017 17:20 - 1 hour - 78.7 MB

With Layne in the corner taking an old man nap, Gage and Sam brainstorm the plot for their new 5 minute movie. Debate ensues regarding the merits of The Beatles, Blade Runner, The Office (UK vs US) and, of course, Weezer. Gage eagerly awaits the Punisher trailer.  Send your emails to [email protected].

30 CGI NIGHTMARE

July 31, 2017 08:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MB

Gage and Layne run a duo-show this week after Sam gets selected for a deep drilling operation.   This week it's Comic-Con Trailers, Cynical Adults, Dream Daddy, and Momokun cosplay.    Send your emails to [email protected]

29 Jackson Pollock EXPOSED on Stream

July 21, 2017 19:07 - 1 hour - 53 MB

It's a weird one this week, with the gang sharing our best throw-up stories, talking shop, and workplace wheelin' and dealin.' Send your emails to [email protected].

28 Layne's Line Con 2k17 Recap!

July 14, 2017 23:03 - 1 hour - 50.1 MB

Layne shuts down the VR machine for good this time and fills us in on his exploits at Anime Expo. We discuss scripts, upcoming projects and play another round of Armchair Executives. Send your emails to [email protected].

27 We Were Promised James Gunn

July 03, 2017 23:06 - 2 hours - 189 MB

After a tragic VR accident the crew of Salt Mine Radio is down a man.    We decompress after our big trip to Terminus Film Festival in Atlanta and then read an email. send emails to [email protected]

26 What's Pooping Gilbert Grape?

June 27, 2017 04:03 - 1 hour - 105 MB

We enter the wonderful world of VR technology so that we can travel to the south, but first we must record a podcast.   This week it's fixing movies(kind of), pirates, and we continue to be hollywood visionaries.   Send emails to [email protected]

25 ... But With A Werewolf

June 18, 2017 02:01 - 1 hour - 56.8 MB

The salt mine runs deadly short of goof material but it's ok because scripts might be getting done. Hurry up and listen before we take another month long break.   send your emails to [email protected] so we can fix them

24 The Car Is Broken Down & My Bag Of Bread is Inside

June 18, 2017 01:58 - 1 hour - 59.6 MB

It's episode 24 and WE'RE BACK from a month long hiatus. The good news is we're worse than we ever were! ENJOY!

23 The Chocolate Man

April 11, 2017 00:03 - 1 hour - 67.8 MB

This week there is a deafening lack of excitement in the Salt Mine, could be that big things are coming in the future... or that we're lazy. This week it's Kinks, Egotistical Mistakes, and we Assemble the MECHA ACE!

22 The New-Mexican Uwe Boll

March 30, 2017 00:41 - 1 hour - 72.9 MB

After recording and erasing a lackluster episode, the crew decides to just keep going with emails from a mysterious man with a lot of questions. This week we talk about Life, the new Gorillaz album, how God has blighted Gage this week, and chapter 5 of MECHA ACE   Send Emails to [email protected]  

21 Embrace The Ensemble

March 22, 2017 02:17 - 1 hour - 60.3 MB

Stricken with a deadly dose of laziness the crew of Salt Mine Radio concocts a plot to ensure their three day weekend never ends.  This week we learn the business of improv, take a trip to Skull Island, and Part 5 of MECHA ACE.   Send Emails to [email protected]

20 The 20th Episode Salt-Tacular

March 12, 2017 05:59 - 1 hour - 94.7 MB

It's been 20 episodes since we first set out to broadcast from the Salt Mine. Thanks for joining us for our celebration.  The crew of Salt Mine Radio is forced to clean the sewers on the day of their big party. This week it's Gage's Opinion, Guess The Musician, Part 4 of Mecha Ace, and finally Blood Bowl 3 makes it's way into the arena. 

19 Healthy Relationship Test

March 02, 2017 03:24 - 1 hour - 65.9 MB

A focus group session leaves the group hopeful that they can work out the kinks in the show and make it more marketable. This week it's Neogaf, The word "like", and the third installment of MECHA ACE.

18 Big Al's Salt Mine Dating

February 21, 2017 12:24 - 1 hour - 81.2 MB

The crew of Salt Mine Radio decides to embrace the month of love by creating dating profiles. This week it's illiteracy, John Wick, and Part 2 of MECHA ACE!   Send emails to [email protected]

17 Dangerous Super Powers

February 09, 2017 07:16 - 57 minutes - 48.3 MB

An act of charity goes wrong when no one wants to pick up the slack.   This week it's Super Powers, animal powers, text adventures, and our own shows.   Send emails to [email protected]

16 The Pirate Concept Album

January 27, 2017 04:28 - 52 minutes - 35.3 MB

Rather than quit while they're behind the crew of Salt Mine Radio decides to create a Pirate Concept Album. This week it's Furry Spiderman, Nintendo Switch, and adult illiteracy.    Send Emails to [email protected]

15 The Wage Gap Grappler

January 11, 2017 02:36 - 1 hour - 39.4 MB

Gage and Layne put their heads together in order to solve a mystery presented by Sam.  This week Salt Mine Radio becomes Serial Killers, Judge Waifus, and one of us is surely a pedophile.   Send Emails to [email protected]  

14 Robo-Layne 5000

December 28, 2016 04:13 - 1 hour - 126 MB

The only two remaining members of Salt Mine Radio must soldier on after the death of Layne.    We try a new format this week and introduce Robo-Layne 5000. Such topics as Gay Tracer, The Emoji movie, the college scam, and some actual scams are covered.

13 Gill Finsley

December 18, 2016 04:16 - 1 hour - 68.1 MB

The 4th quarter employee forum is about to get shook up.   This week it's Disney, Social Snake Oil, A Rock Afire Explosion, and our end of the year awards.   Send emails to [email protected] 

12 The Salty Expanded Universe

December 09, 2016 00:38 - 1 hour - 69.1 MB

Gage gets transferred to Big Al's Nuclear silo and has to say his goodbyes.   This week it's Rick Astley, Moana, and Lyrics you may be misinterpreting. We finally get that Salty Expanded Universe off the ground and discuss expanded movie universes in general.  

11 Thanksgiving Revenge

November 24, 2016 01:58 - 1 hour - 38.3 MB

Revenge has been burning deep inside but this year the Turkey is cooked. Layne plots his assassination of Big Al for a decades old beef. On the show this week we discuss Paul Bunyan vs. Cthulhu, 21 Pilots, Nintendo, and the search for a decent Thanksgiving Movie.

10 The Jealousy Cast

November 15, 2016 09:43 - 1 hour - 55.9 MB

When an emergency preparedness drill blindsides the crew of Salt Mine Radio they must race against time before Big Al finds out they ate all the rations.   This week it's Bill & Ted vs. Wayne's World, replacing characters, and facing our mortality with Star Wars movies. We made a movie this week and tell you all about it.   Links: DIY Squibs: http://www.refocusedmedia.com/how-to-make-diy-squibs/ Hulk Hogan fish out of water movies: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107612/?ref_=nm_flm...

09 - Last Chance For Spooktober

November 03, 2016 04:51 - 1 hour - 83.7 MB

The Halloween burnout has hit and Al has torn down all the decorations. It's up to the crew of the Salt Mine Radio podcast to save the last hours of Spooktober. Can they do it? Are these stories getting worse every week?   This week it's a good goddamn mess with Batman, Jesus, Randy Pitchford, Manna from Heaven, and a C.H.U.D. themed Haunted House. The Blood Bowl returns and the jealousy has never been stronger.

08 Sorry For The Fright

October 27, 2016 02:59 - 1 hour - 77.7 MB

It's been two weeks of Mummy shenanigans but that is about to come to the end thanks to the help of a nifty book. This week we get our glory stolen although we did it first, we read some spooky books, decide the old horror movies are best, and finally we talk about the scariest thing we've seen online.   Send Emails to [email protected]

07 The Lost Episode "Christmas In September"

October 18, 2016 04:25 - 1 hour - 126 MB

This is the only thing that was left when our research team investigated The Mummy outbreak in Big Al's Salt Mine. Unfortunately the audio quality is quite poor. We determined it was incompetence on the part of the people recording the file rather than damage that occurred during the outbreak. We are still unable to locate the Salt Mine Radio workmen. We believe they would have wanted this here. A note find inside the envelope we discovered this audio in reads as follows:   "The audio ...

06 The Curse of The Sierra Mummy

October 12, 2016 06:30 - 59 minutes - 45.7 MB

It's Spooktober in the Salt Mine and Layne stumbles across the long lost treasure of The Sierra Mummy but the consequences for his discovery could put him in a tomb. This week we must read the back of that record, Lost Boys is the gayest movie ever, Gage presents his cultural report on Japan and finally we explore some unsolved mysteries. We think we are really funny by the way.