Best The Secret Cabal Founders Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 295: Aquatica and Randomness vs Determinism 3:03:32

1d ago3:03:32

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Kaboom! It's time for another chock-a-block episode of the Secret Cabal! Today Tony and Jamie start out by talking about their experiences delving into Board Game Arena. Then the gang gets into all the games they've been playing, both digital and analog, including Castles of Burgundy, Robinson Crusoe Adventures on the Cursed Island, Altar Quest, Th…

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Lords of the Dungeon 73: Exploitable Abilities 53:34

9d ago53:34

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Alright chummers, listen up. This datastream kicks off with the Lords revealing their fresh-off-the-press Shadowrun personas for Bender's upcoming run. After that, they dive into their ongoing Call of Cthulhu gig, swapping tales and tactics from the madness-inducing adventures they're caught up in. Then, things get real juicy as they roll into a de…

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Episode 294: The Fox Experiment and Exemplary Mechanisms 2:58:30

16d ago2:58:30

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Heyooooooo! The Founders start the show fired up because they've locked in a venue for this year's Origins Meetup! It'll be the first time the Cabal has had a Cabalist Meetup in 5 years and they're ready to rock and roll! Then the gang gets into some of the games they've been playing including Age of Comics The Golden Age, Dune Imperium, Wyrmspan, …

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Express 93: Crowdfunding 58:34

23d ago58:34

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Today, Don and Jamie dive into a discussion about Kickstarter, Gamefound, Backerkit and Indiegogo... it's all about crowdfunding! We talk about the impact it's had on the consumer and the industry, and we give all our crowdfunding stats - the good, the bad, and the ugly. And yes, Don's is ALL ugly.By The Secret Cabal Founders

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Episode 293: Obsession and a Short Topic Extravaganza 3:25:27

30d ago3:25:27

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Hey now Cabalists! Today the gang dives into some of the great games they've been playing including Sunrise Lane, Vale of Eternity, Lost Ruins of Arnak, Sanctum, Harrow County and go deep with a feature review of Obsession by Dan Hallagan. Then after Tony T gives us one whopper of a tabletop gaming news segment, the Founders go through a series of …

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Lords of the Dungeon 72: Our Favorite Characters and Character Idiocracies 1:03:28

1M ago1:03:28

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Hark, Cabalists, for another tale unfolds in the annals of the Lords of the Dungeon! As the merry band rejoices in their reunion, they entertain a listener's query, recounting cherished characters of yore. Delving into character quirks, they ponder virtues and pitfalls with wisdom and mirth. Together, let us embark on this journey through imaginati…

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Episode 292: Wonderland's War and Improving Upon Perfection 3:32:38

1M ago3:32:38

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Everyone knows that we talk about Tony taking long turns but today we got actual data! After we pick on T for his slow play, we jump into the games we've been playing including Tony's BGA games, Glass Road, Terrorscape, Bloodstones, and our great friend Dan King the Game Boy Geek joins us to talk about Aqua Biodiversity in the Oceans. Then Tony and…

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Express 92: Designer Spotlight Martin Wallace 1:06:56

2M ago1:06:56

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Today, Don and Jamie embark on yet another exploration into the works of the renowned board game designer, Martin Wallace - a personal favorite of Jamie's. They delve into a myriad of his noteworthy games, discussing their standout features, and examine how Wallace has continually honed and refined his design approach throughout his illustrious car…

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Episode 291: Djinn and A Short Topic Extravaganza 3:07:06

2M ago3:07:06

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Hey now and Happy Wednesday wonderful Cabalists! Today the gang gets down to business talking about all the awesome games they've been playing including Last Light, Wyrmspan, Luna, Studies in Sorcery, Her Story, and a feature review of Djinn by Benjamin Schwer and Pegasus Spiele. Then Tony T kicks out the best damned tabletop gaming news segment in…

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Lords of the Dungeon 71: Goofing Off vs Getting Serious and Game Master Preparation 1:07:55

2M ago1:07:55

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Gather 'round, noble Cabalists, for a profound sojourn with The Lords of the Dungeon! Today, amidst the swirling ether, we delve into the essence of balance, pondering the interplay of jest and gravity within our gaming realms. From merry jests to weighty matters, we traverse this delicate dance. Yet, our journey extends further, into the labyrinth…

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Episode 290: Witchcraft and The 10 Worst Games of All Time 3:07:50

2M ago3:07:50

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Well alright Cabalists, you know it's time for another wild and crazy episode of The Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast. Today we pick on Tony T for mispronouncing everything before diving into all the great games we've been playing including Clash of Cultures Monumental Edition, Dune War for Arrakis, Frostpunk, Obsession, Go, and Arkham Horror The Road t…

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Battletome Vol 10: AC's Two Year Project and The Horus Heresy 1:02:25

3M ago1:02:25

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Welcome Ye Gods of War! Today's chronicle unravels as these Filthy Casuals prattle on about their quaint endeavors in miniature craftsmanship. Jamie regales tales of his Dwarven Warband, while Mike boasts of a Norse Blood Bowl Team, and the gang trifles akin to plundered baubles from Etsy peddlers. Then, the enigmatic AC unveils a grand design, the…

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Express 91: The Best of 2023 and Lookback 1:20:26

3M ago1:20:26

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Hey Now Cabalists! In today's Express Don and Jamie present the annual Best of 2023 and Lookback Special in which we look back at the past year and discuss the games we played and reviewed!By The Secret Cabal Founders

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Episode 289: After Us and Irksome Irritants 3:00:36

3M ago3:00:36

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Hey now! Episode 289 kicks off with Chris taking over the show to leading us down the path his mind walks. Then the gang talks about some games they've been playing including The Fox Experiment, Plum Island Horror, Speakeasy Blues, Crusaders Thy Will be Done, and Everdell Digital. Then Chris, Don and Jamie feature After Us from Florian Sirieix and …

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Lords of the Dungeon 70: What We Want to Play in 2024 and Player Choice in RPGs 1:09:57

3M ago1:09:57

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Hail, noble Cabalists! In this inaugural episode of the year 2024, the gallant assembly delves into Jess and Bender's enduring Vampire the Masquerade campaign. Each Lord then shares their fervor for a new game in this annum, and the fellowship engages in a lively discourse on player choice, the illusion thereof, and the ensuing consequences. Join t…

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Episode 288: Raising Robots and The Shelf of Shame Challenge 3:20:07

3M ago3:20:07

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Happy New Year Cabalists! We're sorry the show is a few days behind schedule but better late than never! Today the gang talks about some of the crap they got for Christmas and a bunch of the games they've been playing including The Thing: The Boardgame, Stationfall, Kutna Hora City of Silver, The Stifling Dark, Go, and a feature review of Raising R…

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Express 90: The Island of Misfit Games with Special Guests 1:20:08

4M ago1:20:08

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Don and Jamie are joined by The Secret Cabal Elf to discuss The Island of Misfit Games! Just like in Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer in which Rudolph, Hermey and Yukon Cornelius discover the Island of Misfit Toys, Don, Jamie and Elf discuss the strange, broken, or unattractive - yet fun to play - games that need to find good homes. Also, the gang is …

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Episode 287: World Wonders and the Newlywed Game Founders Edition 3:30:56

4M ago3:30:56

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Ho Ho ho and Season's Greetings Cabalists and welcome to the 12th annual Secret Cabal Holiday Special! Today the Secret Cabal elves dive into their stories from PAX Unplugged in Philidelphia, debut a brand new holiday song parody sung by Chris, and discuss the games they've been playing including Fun Facts, How do you Doodle, Masters of the Univers…

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Lords of the Dungeon 69: Casual Game Mastering and Inspiration 1:02:06

4M ago1:02:06

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Hark, noble Cabalists, and be greeted with mirth! On this day's tale, the Lords do convene to regale thee with the saga's crescendo in Jesse's dragonlance campaign. A query from a gentle listener, pondering the art of casual game mastering, finds its home in the discourse. Yet, lo and behold, the most savory discourse unfolds as they delve into the…

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Episode 286: Last Light and a Short Topic Extravaganza 3:36:16

4M ago3:36:16

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You know what time it is Cabalists, it's time for some irreverent nonsense! The gang is back in action and we're getting busy with some of the games we've been playing including Anunnaki Dawn of the Gods, Iki, Mystic Vale, Lands of Galzyr, Oltree Undead and Alive and featuring Last Light designed by our good buddy Roy Cannaday and published by Grey…

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Battletome Vol 9: One Page Rules 1:21:07

5M ago1:21:07

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Welcome Ye Gods of War! Today, esteemed hobbyists, the Filthy Casuals engage in discussions regarding the Night Lords, A Song of Ice and Fire Tactics, contemplate the Legions Imperialis, explore Snap Ship Tactics, and evaluate the merits of Pro Acryl and Duncan Rhodes' Two Thin Coats. Following this, the squad immerses itself in the latest phenomen…

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Express 89: The Anatomy of a Game Review 1:09:39

5M ago1:09:39

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Well Cabalists, we're closing in on the end of the year and the founders are working on how they're going to make 2024 a great year of Cabal podcasting. Today Don and Jamie get together to discuss how the Cabal reviews board games and how they plan to make it more comprehensive in the future. Join the gang as they discussed the anatomy of a board g…

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Episode 285: Apiary and Minis, Meeples, and Standees 3:18:33

5M ago3:18:33

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Hey Now and welcome to another jam-packed of the Cabal! Today the gang gets down to business talking about some awesome games they've been playing including Blood on the Clocktower, Horrified, Sea Salt and Paper, Empire’s End and Everdell Farshore. Then the Founders dive into a feature review of Apiary from Connie Vogelmann and Stonemaier Games. To…

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Lords of the Dungeon 68: TV and Movie RPGs and Player Engagement 1:07:40

5M ago1:07:40

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Milady and noble sirs, in this day's tale told in the hallowed halls of Lords of the Dungeon, our valiant band converseth of the imminent close of act one of Jess' Dragonlance campaign. Then, the Lords, like knights yearning for adventure, do contemplate which silver screen and television quests they'dst fain take part in, forsooth! Lastly, we emba…

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A Message About Episode 284 5:05

6M ago5:05

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In this episode Jamie makes a mistake about the game Brazil Imperial and wanted to clear things up.By The Secret Cabal Founders

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Episode 284: Ancient Knowledge and a Short Topic Extravaganza 3:01:49

6M ago3:01:49

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Hey Now Cabalists! It's November and I'm thankful for all the amazing board games the gang has been playing lately! In this episode the guys cover Brazil Imperial, Ankh: Gods of Egypt, After Us, Chronicles of Crime 1400, Empires of the North, and in our feature review we look at Iello's newest Tableau building game Ancient Knowledge designed by Rem…

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Mysteries of the Unknown 01: The Flatwoods Monster 1:37:55

6M ago1:37:55

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Greetings, aficionados of the inexplicable! Gather round as Steve, Tony, Bender, Don, and Jamie embark on a journey through the thrilling realms of the unexplained. We'll navigate a universe brimming with the bizarre and probe the forgotten landscapes inhabited by cryptozoological wonders. In today's odyssey, our intrepid crew plunges into the enig…

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Episode 283: The Thing and Behavioral Economics 3:20:13

6M ago3:20:13

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It's Halloween time Cabalists and it's time for spooky games and a visit from Wolfman Steve and the Gatekeeper with some Halloween fun. The gang takes a look at some great games including Aliens: Another Glorious Day in the Corps, Three Kingdoms Redux, Nightmare Cathedral, Return to Dark Tower and a feature review of The Thing: The Board Game from …

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Lords of the Dungeon 67: Game Masters Do Terrible Things and Player Archetypes 1:03:28

6M ago1:03:28

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Hark, dear companions, and be ensorcelled by the mystical vibrations of Lords of the Dungeon! On this auspicious day, let it be known that Aaron is aflame with excitement, for he unveils the sacred tomes of the 5th Edition Planescape, laden with secrets of worlds beyond reckoning. In the shadowy recesses of our discourse, we shall unravel the tales…

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Episode 282: Village Big Box and a Short Topic Extravaganza 3:13:30

7M ago3:13:30

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Hey now and greetings, esteemed members of the Cabal community! Today the gang gets into some great gaming discussion including Dune Imperium Rise of Ix, Dune Imperium Immortality, Ra: Deluxe Edition, Disney Animated, Dawn of Ulos, Archeos Society and a feature review of the Village Big Box designed by Inka and Markus Brand. Tony T, as always, give…

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Express 88: Designer Spotlight Uwe Rosenberg 1:12:59

7M ago1:12:59

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Today Don, Tony, and Jamie dive into another spotlight of the legendary board game designer Uwe Rosenberg. The gang gives a few facts about his life and talks about the impact he's had on game design throughout the years. They also highlight some of his notable games and what makes them great.By The Secret Cabal Founders

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Episode 281: Age of Innovation and Defining The Fun 3:19:30

7M ago3:19:30

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Hey now wonderful and loyal Cabalists! Get ready for another jam-packed episode of the Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast in which the Founders dive into some amazing board games including Ark Nova, Shadows of Brimstone Gates of Valhalla, Everdell Farshore, Castle Panic Big Box, Rear Window and feature Age of Innovation from Capstone Games and designed by…

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Lords of the Dungeon 66: Talespire, Novel Mechanisms and the Suspension of Disbelief 1:06:55

7M ago1:06:55

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Hear, O Cabalists! The noble Lords of the Dungeon return to regale thee with tales of roleplay anew. Today, we embark upon a quest into the mystical realms of Talespire, a 3D tabletop conjuration that doth defy imagination's bounds. Then our gaze falls upon three RPG gems, rare as phoenix feathers, bearing unique mechanisms: Ten Candles, Dread, and…

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Episode 280: Star Trek Away Missions and A Short Topic Extravaganza 3:32:34

8M ago3:32:34

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Hail, fierce warriors and shield-maidens! Tis time for another saga of The Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast! Today, the Founders plunge headlong into the glorious games we've conquered - among them Life of the Amazonia, 7 Wonder Architects, 3 Ring Circus, The Goonies Never Say Die, CATAN Dawn of Humankind, and a feature review of Star Trek Away Missions…

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Express 87: The Alien Brain of Tabletop Gamers 1:03:55

8M ago1:03:55

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Today, Chris, Don, and Jamie Talk about the weird behavior of tabletop gamers!By The Secret Cabal Founders

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Battletome Vol 8: Star Wars Shatterpoint 1:23:13

8M ago1:23:13

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Enter, Ye Gods of War, it's volume eight of Battletome, a podcast about the miniatures gaming hobby! Today, Bender, Aaron, Mike and Jamie Talk about Legions Imperialis, Cities of Sigmar, Blood and Plunder and basing your miniatures. Then the gang dives deep into the hottest new minis game on the market Star Wars Shatterpoint!…

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Episode 279: Expeditions and Tactics vs Strategy 3:34:49

8M ago3:34:49

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Hark, noble Cabalists! Gather 'round as the minstrels of the Cabal Founders regale you with tales of tabletop wonder! This day, our merry band embarks on a grand quest through realms like Lords of Ragnarok, Ark Nova, AHAU, Castles of Burgundy: Special Edition, Wandering Towers, and a saga unfolds in the feature review of Stonemaier Games' Expeditio…

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Lords of the Dungeon 65: The Responsibility of Character Investment 1:01:58

8M ago1:01:58

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Hey Now Gang and welcome to another episode of Lords of the Dungeon! Today the gang gets into a discussion about their new campaign using the Old School Essentials RPG system in the world of Greyhawk. Then the Lords talk about their dive into the newest Dungeons and Dragons hostness, Baldur's Gate 3. Then Jess takes the gang down the long and windi…

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Episode 278: Thunder Road Vendetta and Losing 3:04:53

9M ago3:04:53

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Hey Now Cabalists! It’s time for some more bananas board game discussion from the Founders and today we dive right into some amazing games we've been playing including Lewis and Clark, Hunt a Killer, Clank!, Masters of the Universe Fields of Eternia, Wizards of the Grimoire, and a feature review of Thunder Road Vendetta from Restoration games. Tony…

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Express 86: The Hottest Games Releasing At GenCon 2023 1:01:46

9M ago1:01:46

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Today Don and Jamie list 11 games that they are the most excited about releasing at Gen Con 2023!By The Secret Cabal Founders

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Episode 277: Distilled and a Short Topic Extravaganza 3:09:03

9M ago3:09:03

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Today the Founders welcome AC from Lords of the Dungeon to an episode chocked full of crazy gaming nonsense! The gang gets into some games they've been playing including Dredge on PC, Mission Control Critical Orbit, Ierusalem: Anno Domini, Mother of Frankenstein, Imperial Steam, Robo-Rally and feature Distilled from Dave Beck and Paverson Game. The…

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Lords of the Dungeon 64: Acting, Improv and Thinking on Your Feet 1:03:04

9M ago1:03:04

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Hey Now Cabalists! The gang is back in action this month and we dive right into a discussion about Bauldur's Gate 3 and the hottest topic in all the internet - bear sex. After we exhaust that nonsense, we go into Bender's game of Star Trek Bridge Crew and how it's leading into another Star Trek Adventures RPG campaign. Then Jesko and Jamie talk abo…

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Episode 276: Hegemony Lead Your Class to Victory and Origins 2023 3:09:03

10M ago3:09:03

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The gang is back from Origins Game Fair 2023 and they got a load of nonsense to talk about but first they get into the game they've been playing including Ostia, G.I. JOE The Deck-Building Game, Creature Comforts, Cuba Libre, A War of Whispers and feature Hegemony Lead Your Class to Victory from Vangelis Bagiartakis and Varnavas Timotheou. Then Ton…

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Episode 275: Maharaja and a Short Topic Extravaganza 2:56:01

10M ago2:56:01

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It’s time again for the Founders to throw down some irreverent nonsense for you all! Today the gang gets right down to business with some games they've been playing including Stranger Things: Upside Down, Descent Legends of the Dark, A Feast for Odin, Abducktion, Journal 29 Oblivion and a feature review of Maharaja from Michael Kiesling and Wolfgan…

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Lords of the Dungeon 63: Criminal Muppets, Roleplaying Mental Trauma and PC Conflict 1:07:28

10M ago1:07:28

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Today Jess and Bender spin the yarn of their recent Star Wars adventures using the Blades in the Dark RPG called Criminal Muppets. Then the Lords take a question from a listener regarding roleplaying mental trauma. And finally, the game talks about healthy and unhealthy player character conflict.By The Lords of the Dungeon

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Episode 274: The Witcher Old World and The Cabalists Court 3:19:03

11M ago3:19:03

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Good morning and happy Wednesday Cabalists, it's that time again for some irreverent nonsense with The Founders! Today the gang talks about the new Discord channel and runs through some of the games they've been playing including Hegemony: Lead your Class to Victory, Takenoko, Mindbug: Beyond, Now or Never, Agricola 15 and feature The Witcher Old W…

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Battletome Vol 7: Warhammer Digital Games and Space Station Zero 1:22:46

11M ago1:22:46

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Enter, Ye Gods of War, it's volume seven of Battletome, a podcast about the miniatures gaming hobby. Today, Bender, Aaron, Mike and Jamie Talk about hobby stores, hobby supplies, Warhammer 40k 10th edition, Warhammer digital games and take a look at Space Station Zero.By The Secret Cabal Founders

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Express 85: Dice 49:29

11M ago49:29

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Today Chris, Tony and Jamie discuss a 2000 year old game component that every gamer has a love hate relationship with... dice!By The Secret Cabal Founders

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Episode 273: Darwin's Journey and Games That Fired Other Games 3:10:06

11M ago3:10:06

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HEY OH! It's time for some more Secret Cabal in your life. Today the gang goes bananas outta the gate and gets into some games they've been playing including Thunder Road Vendetta, Nemesis: Lockdown, New York 1901, Dead by Daylight: The Boardgame, Galaxy Trucker and feature Simone Luciani and Nestore Mangone's newest masterpiece, Darwin's Journey. …

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Lords of the Dungeon 62: Jess the Dungeon Master and What We Look For In RPG Game Systems 1:17:15

11M ago1:17:15

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The Lords are back and today the gang gets right down to business talking about Jess' first time running a gamer for the group and what she learns, what she did great and some things she plans to work on for next time. Then the Lords dig into a meaty topic submitted by a listener asking what we are looking for in our RPG game systems and rulesets.…

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