Best Courts Of Thunder Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 296: Nova Roma and a Short Topic Extravaganza 3:24:57

11m ago3:24:57

3:24:57

Hey Cabalists! In today's episode we talk about our new public game nights at South County Brewing here in York! Then we get into a bunch of games we've been playing including An Age Contrived, Merchant of Venus, Agricola, Trickerion, Defenders of the Last Stand and feature Nova Roma from Stan Kordonskiy. Then Tony T goes bananas giving us a rundow…

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Outliers – Crack of Thunder 21:41

2d ago21:41

21:41

Leech is a man who knows about fire, how it burns and how it feels. But when Whitehall Palace, the largest palace in Europe, becomes the greatest kindling pile for a seemingly unquenchable blaze, even he is left dazzled. Everything burns, even the home of kings. Outliers – Stories from the edge of history is an historic fiction podcast that explore…

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Express 94: Fallout and Other Television 59:48

7d ago59:48

59:48

We got a full house on the cast today! Chris, Steve, Jamie, Tony T, and Battletome Mike leave the world of tabletop gaming in favor of a whole episode about Fallout, Invincible, The Boys, X-Men, True Detective, Spartacus, Resident Alien, and lots more! Join us for an hour of off topic nonsense!By The Secret Cabal Founders

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Grant Hill Part 2 - Coach K's Last Game vs UNC, Living Single, Rookie Year Memories 41:47

14d ago41:47

41:47

Part 2 - Vince and Grant Hill continue their conversation, about Coach K's final game, his acting on "Living Single," with Queen Latifah, staring in the NBA as a rookie, dealing with injuries over the years, his role as an owner in the NBA, MLB and MLS, managing Team USA for the upcoming Olympics and his daughter as a young MMA fighter! See omnystu…

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

9d ago3:03:32

3:03:32

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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Grant Hill Part 1: Hall of Fame, Duke vs. UNC and the Pass to Laettner 59:08

19d ago59:08

59:08

Grant Hill Part 1 - Vince and Grant discuss what it is like to go into the Hall of Fame, this year's Men's and Women's NCAA Tournaments, the rivalry between Duke and UNC that never stops, plus the back story on The Pass Grant made to Christian Laettner vs Kentucky in 1992. The VC Show is a production of iHeartPodcasts and the NBA See omnystudio.com…

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Hartland Goodtrack Tȟawíčhooyake (The Story of Hartland Goodtrack) 24:18

17d ago24:18

24:18

Welcome back to Wičháho Blihélya - a podcast in the Lakota language! We are excited to kick off Season 2 with our first episode featuring one of the last fluent Lakota speakers from Wood Mountain (Ȟé-Čháŋ), the only Lakota speaking community in Canada, Hartland Goodtrack. We met Hartland last fall at the Thuswéčha Lakota/Dakota/Nakoda Language Summ…

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Outliers – Fresh Sweat and Cloves 19:46

16d ago19:46

19:46

As lady-in-waiting to an ageing queen and wife to a failed adventurer, Bess Raleigh has learnt to fight her corner against all adversity. Her life is spent in the shadow of the Tower of London with her husband Sir Walter Raleigh. But will she manage to keep her head whilst others around her lose theirs? Outliers – Stories from the edge of history i…

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Lords of the Dungeon 73: Exploitable Abilities 53:34

16d ago53:34

53:34

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

23d ago2:58:30

2:58:30

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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Outliers – Mehmet and Peter 19:01

30d ago19:01

19:01

Outliers – Stories from the edge of history is an historic fiction podcast that explores how big events are viewed and shaped by the people in the shadows. It’s late spring in 1726 at Kensington Palace, and the lavish court of King George I is in residence. Meanwhile, Mehmet, the Turkish valet to the King, is having some problems with Peter from Ha…

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Express 93: Crowdfunding 58:34

1M ago58:34

58:34

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

1M ago3:25:27

3:25:27

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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Henry VIII's Royal Progresses - New Research at the Palaces 32:15

1M ago32:15

32:15

The practice of journeying around the country on royal progress is one that monarchs used to strengthen their rule. But they can reveal a lot more than you’d think about kingship and queenship, even for tried and tested subjects such as Henry VIII and his six Queens. We follow Post-Doctoral Research Assistant Kirsty Wright, as she guides us through…

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

1M ago1:03:28

1:03:28

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

2M ago3:32:38

3:32:38

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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Day in the Life of...A Yeoman Warder 24:15

2M ago24:15

24:15

The Yeoman Warders have guarded the Tower of London for 500 years, and is perhaps the oldest of jobs that still exists in our palaces today. In this final episode of a Day in the Life, we meet the Chief Yeoman Warder himself, Rob Fuller, and Curator Charles Farris fills us in on the storied history of this role. To find out more about the forgotten…

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

2M ago1:06:56

1:06:56

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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E09/S21 - Alyson Annan (Chinese Hockey Association); Coaches Corner 46:04

2M ago46:04

46:04

Coaches Corner is the latest series from the Half Court Press Podcast. Here, Tao MacLeod chats to a variety of coaches from different sports about what it is they do. We talk about coaching philosophies and techniques, youth development and team preparation, as well as how the individual fits into these concepts. If you’re curious about coaching th…

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

2M ago3:07:06

3:07:06

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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Day in the life of...A Bricklayer 28:21

3M ago28:21

28:21

Hampton Court Palace was built and maintained by craftspeople, and this is a practice that endures to this day at the palaces. We follow Master Bricklayer Emma Simpson into her workshop where she describes the joy of her work and how it connects her to history. We then hear from Assistant Curator Alexandra Stevenson as she tells us about her resear…

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E08/S21 - Tom Barton (Inverleith Hockey Club & Cyprus Hockey Association); Coaches Corner 1:15:32

2M ago1:15:32

1:15:32

Coaches Corner is the latest series from the Half Court Press Podcast. Here, Tao MacLeod chats to a variety of coaches from different sports about what it is they do. We talk about coaching philosophies and techniques, youth development and team preparation, as well as how the individual fits into these concepts. If you’re curious about coaching th…

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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

1:07:55

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

3M ago3:07:50

3:07:50

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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Day in the Life of...A Gardener 22:59

3M ago22:59

22:59

In this episode we meet Senior Gardener Jane, who works at Hampton Court Palace. Jane takes us behind the scenes into the Nursery as we contemplate the hard work that goes into creating beautiful gardens. To help contextualise the work of an historic gardener, Curator Lee Prosser takes us on an informative stroll around the gardens that have been w…

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

3M ago1:02:25

1:02:25

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

1:20:26

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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Day in the Life of...A Wardrobe Manager 34:28

3M ago34:28

34:28

For the next few episodes, we’re going to be following some of the people who work in our palaces today. We’ll be exploring how these jobs have a historic context to them, and how surprisingly, there are similarities in the work they do now, from the work that was done in the past. Today we meet Erin, Historic Royal Palaces’ Wardrobe Manager. We st…

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

3M ago3:00:36

3:00:36

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

4M ago1:09:57

1:09:57

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

4M ago3:20:07

3:20:07

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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New Research at the Palaces – Antarctic Exploration and Grace and Favour 29:20

4M ago29:20

29:20

Hampton Court Palace has an unexpected connection to the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration, the wedding of famous explorer Captain Scott and sculptor Kathleen Bruce took place in the Chapel Royal. We follow Assistant Curator Minette Butler as she explores a shut-off part of the Palace, highlighting how new research into Grace and Favour residents…

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Wóšpipi na Ómakȟa Tȟéča (Christmas and New Years) 1:32:13

4M ago1:32:13

1:32:13

In this final episode of Season 1, we discuss the memories around Christmas and the various customs that have been introduced to our Lakota people via churches. We also discuss how resilient and innovative our people were to carry traditional Lakota concepts into these practices. For example, the word, “Wóšpipi,” means berrypicking, however the Chr…

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The Six Tudor Queens – Katherine Parr with Sarah Gristwood 47:38

4M ago47:38

47:38

Katherine Parr is the final Tudor Queen in our series. Was she the nursemaid who looked after and survived her husband, or was she much more than that? In this final episode of our Six Queens Series, Tracy Borman and historian Sarah Gristwood acquaint us with the woman behind the myths, an intelligent, strong and resourceful champion of her own age…

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

4M ago1:20:08

1:20:08

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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E07/S21 - Kareena 'Kaz' Cuthbert (Western Wildcats Hockey Club & Bowls Scotland); Coaches Corner 54:36

4M ago54:36

54:36

Coaches Corner is the latest series from the Half Court Press Podcast. Here, Tao MacLeod chats to a variety of coaches from different sports about what it is they do. We talk about coaching philosophies and techniques, youth development and team preparation, as well as how the individual fits into these concepts. If you’re curious about coaching th…

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

4M ago3:30:56

3:30:56

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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E06/S21 - John Bagnall (Scotland Korfball & Bristol Thunder Korfball Club); Coaches Corner 45:40

4M ago45:40

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Coaches Corner is the latest series from the Half Court Press Podcast. Here, Tao MacLeod chats to a variety of coaches from different sports about what it is they do. We talk about coaching philosophies and techniques, youth development and team preparation, as well as how the individual fits into these concepts. If you’re curious about coaching th…

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The Six Tudor Queens – Catherine Howard with Gareth Russell 1:09:22

5M ago1:09:22

1:09:22

Catherine Howard has been judged by generations as promiscuous, a silly girl, a victim. But of course, there is more to her story than these assumptions allow for. In the fifth episode of our Six Tudor Queens series, Tracy Borman is joined by historian and author Gareth Russell, to bring Catherine to life. They paint a picture of a vivacious young …

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