The Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast

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1. Episode 356: Greenwood and The Experiences We Crave

   4 november 2026 · 2 uur 59 min

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   Alrighty, Cabalists! It's time for another lethal dose of The Secret Cabal! Today, we dive into a bunch of games we've been playing, including Zombicide Undead or Alive, SHASN AZADI, Tigris and Euphrates, Le Havre, and Beast Shattered Isles, plus a feature review of Greenwood from Christos Giannakoulas and Manolis Zachariadis. Then, after Tony T gives us the best damn tabletop gaming news segment ever produced, we discuss the board gaming experiences we crave! Zombicide Undead or Alive: 00:07:00, Shasn: Azadi: 00:15:00, Tigris and Euphrates: 00:25:34, Le Havre: 00:34:45, Beast: Shattered Isles: 00:47:48, Greenwood Review: 00:56:01, News with Tony T: 01:31:55, The Experiences We Crave: 02:17:46. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/ and Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/ Lees meer

2. Express 123: Halloween Stuff, Cryptids, and Spooky Board Games

   28 oktober 2026 · 56 min

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   Hey Now, Cabalists! Today we've got another spooky Secret Cabal Express episode for you, in which Chris, Jamie, and Wolfman Steve talk about all kinds of Halloween gobbledygook! Steve's Halloween costumes and beer crawls, the lack of cryptid board games, dingus jerks who debunk Bigfoot, and a whole bunch of great board games to play over the Halloween holiday. Enjoy! Lees meer

3. Episode 355: Spooktacular and The Crypt of Cabalist Inquiries

   21 oktober 2026 · 3 uur 11 min

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   Good evening, my dear Cabalists! Velcome... to a most dreadful gathering! Join the Founders, the mysterious Gatekeeper, Vampire Tony, and the fearsome Wolfman Steve as we rise from our coffins for our annual Halloween Special! Tonight, we sink our fangs into a devilish assortment of games, including Hunt for Blackbeard, Greylune, Expeditions, Carnuta, and Clandestine! Then, we unveil a delightfully diabolical Halloween game - Spooktacular, designed by D. Brad Talton! But beware! The night is far from over! Vampire Tony emerges from his crypt to regale us with the latest news from the world of tabletop gaming! And finally, our ghoulish Founders descend into The Crypt of Cabalist Inquiries, where a terrifying torrent of tantalizing topics awaits! Hunt for Blackbeard: 00:10:23, Greylune: 00:19:46, The Gatekeeper 1: 00:27:27, Expeditions: 00:32:15, Carnuta: 00:40:23, Clandestine: 00:47:48, Spooktacular Review: 01:01:38, News with Tony T: 01:26:49, The Gatekeeper 2: 01:54:09, The Crypt of Cabalist Inquiries: 02:30:46, The Gatekeeper 3: 02:32:15, The Gatekeeper 4: 03:00:58. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/, Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/ and Prester's Painting at https://www.presterspainting.com/ Lees meer

4. Dungeon Masters Ludus 10: Complexity and Depth

   14 oktober 2026 · 55 min

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   Hark, Cabalists! Gather ye round once more, for the esteemed Lords of the Dungeon have convened to ponder matters of great scholarly intrigue! On this day, our learned Lords shall delve into the mysteries of complexity, both great and small, and examine how such intricacies shape the depth of our beloved role-playing games. Lend thine ears as these wise sages debate the virtues and follies of differing systems, and seek to uncover which arcane rules and mechanics best serve the adventuring parties gathered round their tables! Lees meer

5. Episode 354: Horror on the Orient Express and Games Worth Revisiting

   7 oktober 2026 · 3 uur 20 min

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   Hey Now, Cabalists! Today we kick off the show with Don’s Heavy Metal Corner, where he talks about some medieval fantasy bands he’s been getting into, followed by a bunch of games we’ve been playing, including The Trial of the Forest, Blood Rage: Valhalla, Civolution, Drillers, The Others, and a feature review of Chaosium’s Horror on the Orient Express. Then, after Tony T’s new segment, we talk about a bunch of games that have been somewhat forgotten and need to be revisited. The Trial of the Forest: 00:07:22, Blood Rage: Valhalla: 00:18:48, Civolution: 00:32:07, Drillers: 00:43:35, The Others: 00:50:18, Horror on the Orient Express Review: 01:03:01, News with Tony T: 01:41:21, Games Worth Revisiting: 02:36:09. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/, Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/ and Prester's Painting at https://www.presterspainting.com/ Lees meer

6. Express 122: Oktoberfest - Our Favorite Essen Spiel 2026 Releases

   30 september 2026 · 1 uur 2 min

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   Guten Tag, Cabalists! Steve, Don, Jamie, and Tony T are tippin’ their steins back for Oktoberfest and gabbing about the hottest games hitting Essen Spiel 2026! Grab a giant tray of wienerschnitzel, spaetzle, and sauerkraut, fill up a pint, and join the Founders as they celebrate Essen Spiel. PROST! Lees meer

7. Episode 353: Bloodstones and A Short Topic Extravaganza

   16 september 2026 · 3 uur 2 min

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   Hey Now, Cabalists! Uh oh, Mia the cat is cause havoc in the household! After Chris gets his house in order we dive into the games we've been playing, including The Lord of the Rings Circle of Conflict, Happiest Cat in the World, Arkham Horror, The Gang, Cozy Stickerville, and feature Bloodstones designed by Martin Wallace. After Tony T's Tabletop Gaming News segment, the gang wraps things up by tackling a batch of listener-submitted questions. The Lord of the Rings Circle of Conflict: 00:02:58, Happiest Cat in the World: 00:15:43, Arkham Horror: 00:21:57, The Gang: 00:32:35, Cozy Stickerville: 00:45:45, Bloodstones Review: 00:56:58, News with Tony T: 01:34:08, A Short Topic Extravaganza: 02:36:09. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/, Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/ and Prester's Painting at https://www.presterspainting.com/ Lees meer

8. Dungeon Masters Ludus 09: House Rules and Tangible Storytelling

   9 september 2026 · 55 min

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   Greetings, Cabalists! Gather ’round, ye seasoned adventurers, as the Lords convene at the hallowed Round Table to ponder two matters of great import! First, we delve into the arcane art of House Rules - those curious enchantments by which we bend the laws of our games to our own designs. Then, we turn our gaze toward the mystical realm of tangibles, exploring how documents, photographs, objects, audio, music, and other wondrous artifacts may transform a humble game into an experience beyond the imagination! Come, lend thine ears and thy wisdom to the council! Lees meer

9. Episode 352: Avalon The Riven Veil and Gaming Spaces

   2 september 2026 · 3 uur 2 min

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   Hey now, Cabalists! Today we crash into another episode of The Cabal by talking about a strange Instagram account called PokeStreetz, where morons engage in fisticuffs over Pokémon cards. Then we gab about the games we've been getting into, including Ants, Doggerland, Carnegie, Horror on the Orient Express, and Dark Pact, before featuring Avalon: The Riven Veil from Jamie Jolly. Then, after Tony T's gaming news segment, we get into a discussion about gaming spaces and what we think is important to maximize fun and comfort. Ants: 00:06:51, Doggerland: 00:20:55, Carnegie: 00:28:48, Horror on the Orient Express: 00:37:17, Dark Pact: 00:46:10, Avalon The Riven Veil Review: 01:03:30, News with Tony T: 01:41:27, Gaming Spaces: 02:27:44. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/, Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/ and Prester's Painting at https://www.presterspainting.com/ Lees meer

10. Express 121: Casual and Party Games

    26 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 8 min

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    Hey Now, Cabalists! In Episode 121 Don and Jamie talk about Party Games and Casual Games and give a bunch of their favorites.

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