The Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast

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!

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/

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!

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/

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!