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Episode 347: Armello and a Short Topic Extravaganza
Jun 15, 2026
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Dungeon Masters Ludus 06: Rewarding the Players
Jun 10, 2026
55m 02s
Episode 346: Chaosmos and a Summer Movie Extravaganza
Jun 3, 2026
3h 00m 46s
Express 118: Why We Play
May 27, 2026
56m 04s
Episode 345: Cysmic and a Short Topics Extravaganza
May 20, 2026
2h 59m 25s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/15/26 | Episode 347: Armello and a Short Topic Extravaganza | Hey now, Cabalists! It's Origins Game Fair week, and the Founders are jumping out of their pants and frothing at the mouth to get in some gaming this weekend! But today, we talk about a bunch of great games we've been playing, including Kingdom Crossing, Coimbra, After Us, Builders of Baldur's Gate, and Moytura, and we feature Armello from designer Rob Heinsoo. Then, after Tony T gives us all the Pokémon-snatching, grabby updates, the gang dives into some listener-submitted questions. Kingdom Crossing: 00:09:25, Coimbra: 00:20:21, After Us: 00:26:35, Builders of Baldur's Gate: 00:38:22, Moytura: 00:47:53, Armello Review: 00:59:36, News with Tony T: 01:32:03, Short Topic Extravaganza: 02:26:46. 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/ | — | ||||||
| 6/10/26 | Dungeon Masters Ludus 06: Rewarding the Players✨ | rewarding playersgame master+4 | — | — | — | Dungeon Mastersrewards+5 | — | 55m 02s | |
| 6/3/26 | Episode 346: Chaosmos and a Summer Movie Extravaganza✨ | gamingboard games+3 | — | Dead of WinterStar Wars The Deck Building Game+4 | — | ChaosmosDead of Winter+6 | Restoration Games | 3h 00m 46s | |
| 5/27/26 | Express 118: Why We Play✨ | motivationtabletop gaming+4 | — | — | — | tabletop gamingmotivation+4 | — | 56m 04s | |
| 5/20/26 | Episode 345: Cysmic and a Short Topics Extravaganza✨ | video game reviewboard game discussion+3 | — | MixtapeOrloj The Prague Astronomical Clock+5 | — | Cysmicboard games+3 | Restoration Games | 2h 59m 25s | |
| 5/13/26 | Dungeon Masters Ludus 05: Artful Allies, Villains, and Nobodies✨ | Non-Player CharactersGame Mastering+4 | — | Dungeon Masters Ludus | — | Non-Player CharactersGame Masters+6 | — | 1h 03m 18s | |
| 5/6/26 | Episode 344: Feya's Swamp and The Best Part✨ | board gamesgame reviews+3 | — | Untold: Chess MatesSpooktacular+5 | — | board gamesFeya's Swamp+3 | Restoration Games | 3h 25m 10s | |
| 4/27/26 | Interview Special 002: David Thompson✨ | board game designgame development+3 | David Thompson | Undaunted seriesWar Chest+3 | — | David Thompsonboard game design+5 | — | 1h 13m 45s | |
| 4/22/26 | Express 117: The Component Show✨ | board game componentsevolution of components+3 | — | The Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast | — | board gamescomponents+3 | — | 1h 06m 36s | |
| 4/15/26 | Episode 343: Anunnaki Dawn of the Gods and a Short Topic Extravaganza✨ | board gameslistener questions+3 | — | A Gest of Robin HoodTake Time+4 | — | board gamesAnunnaki+3 | Restoration Games | 3h 49m 17s | |
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| 4/8/26 | Dungeon Masters Ludus 04: The Art of the Encounter✨ | role-playing gamesencounter design+3 | — | Dungeon Masters Ludus | — | encounter designrole-playing+3 | — | 1h 08m 48s | |
| 4/1/26 | Episode 342: Rewild South America and The Culture of Play✨ | game reviewsgaming news+4 | — | Echoes of TimeDracula vs. Van Helsing+4 | — | Rewild South AmericaEchoes of Time+7 | — | 2h 54m 29s | |
| 3/25/26 | Express 116: Wine or Vinegar✨ | tabletop gamesgame aging+3 | — | deviled eggs | — | tabletop gamesgame reviews+3 | — | 1h 11m 32s | |
| 3/18/26 | Episode 341: Aquaria and a Short Topic Extravaganza✨ | game reviewslistener questions+3 | Tomas Holek | LA-1Star Wars Outer Rim+4 | — | Aquariaboard games+3 | — | 3h 06m 02s | |
| 3/11/26 | Dungeon Masters Ludus 03: The Culture of Play✨ | gaming cultureGame Master responsibilities+3 | — | The Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast | — | gamingGame Master+4 | — | 1h 02m 32s | |
| 3/4/26 | Episode 340: Here Lies and The Cabalists Court with Judge Topper✨ | TotalConboard games+3 | Dan King the Game Boy Geek | Here LiesNemesis Retaliation+6 | Massachusetts | TotalConHere Lies+3 | Restoration Games | 3h 15m 33s | |
| 2/18/26 | The Best of The Secret Cabal Vol 1✨ | podcast highlightsgaming moments+3 | — | Origins Game Fair | — | Secret Cabalgaming podcast+6 | — | 1h 13m 36s | |
| 2/18/26 | Episode 339: Xenology and Board Game User Interface | In Episode 339, Don and Jamie kick things off by talking about their upcoming trip to TotalCon in Massachusetts. Then the gang dives into the games they've been playing, including Troyes, The Voynich Puzzle, 12 Rivers, On Mars, Toy Battle, 3 Tricky Pigs, and a feature review of Xenology by Dan Manfredini, published by Play to Z. After Tony T delivers his news segment, the fellas wrap things up with a discussion about how players interface with board games. Troyes: 00:05:45, The Voynich Puzzle: 00:11:07, 12 Rivers: 00:22:22, On Mars: 00:32:36, Toy Battle: 00:39:48, 3 Tricky Pigs: 00:53:50, Xenology Review: 00:56:47, News with Tony T: 01:25:09, Board Game User Interface: 02:26:17. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/ and Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/. | — | ||||||
| 2/12/26 | Dungeon Masters Ludus 02: The Spark Of Inspiration | Hark and well met, noble Cabalists! Return ye now to the dust-laden tomes and candlelit halls of the Dungeon Master's Ludus, that ancient library of wisdom and whispered lore. On this day, the Lords gather in solemn counsel to ponder a matter most sacred to all who bear the mantle of Storycrafter - the elusive spark of inspiration. Come then, and let us speak of where ideas flare bright as dragonfire bringing forth sagas of brave heroes, dark ruins, and fearsome beasts. | — | ||||||
| 2/4/26 | Episode 338: Cthulhu Dark Providence and a Short Topic Extravaganza | Hey now and happy Cabal Wednesday! Today we bust into the episode talking about Don's first foray into tabletop roleplaying games, then get into some of the games we've been playing, including Rising Sun, In Front of the Elevator, Chu Han, Versailles 1919, and Bebop. Don and Jamie then put the spotlight on Cthulhu Dark Providence, the newest edition of Martin Wallace's classic A Study in Emerald, with Travis Chance lending his unique design flair to the mix. After that, Tony T gets down and dirty with his gaming news segment. And finally, the gang tackles a slew of listener-submitted questions. Rising Sun: 00:08:29, In Front of the Elevator: 00:19:21, Chu Han: 00:25:33, Versailles 1919: 00:32:54, Bebop: 00:39:08, Cthulhu Dark Providence Review: 00:56:47, News with Tony T: 01:33:15, Short Topic Extravaganza: 02:34:08. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/ and Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/. | — | ||||||
| 1/28/26 | Express 115: The Best of 2025 | Hey Now Cabalists! In today's Express Don and Jamie present the annual Best of 2025 in which they discuss the games we love from the past year. | — | ||||||
| 1/21/26 | Episode 337: Covenant and the Physicality of Board Games | Welcome, Cabalists! It's time to get busy with another episode of The Secret Cabal, including a bunch of awesome games: Soothsayers, There and Back Again, Winds of Numa Sera, Nucleum, Cthulhu Dark Providence, and a feature review of Covenant from designer German P. Millan and Divir. Then, after Tony T gives us all the most important news stories from around the gaming industry, we talk about the physicality of board games. Soothsayers: 00:06:28, The Hobbit There and Back Again: 00:16:08, Winds of Numa Sera: 00:23:51, Nucleum: 00:35:43, Cthulhu Dark Providence: 00:47:00, Covenant Review: 00:56:47, News with Tony Y: 01:33:15, The Physicality of Board Games: 02:34:08. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/ and Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/. | — | ||||||
| 1/14/26 | Dungeon Masters Ludus 01: Session Zero and the Group Charter | Hearken, O Cabalist, and attend these words drawn from dust-laden halls and candlelit vaults of memory. Welcome to the first chronicle of the reborn Dungeon Master's Ludus. On this day, the Lords of the Dungeon unseal the ancient tomes of wisdom, seeking to reveal the true art of fellowship between Game Master and players alike. Learn ways to forge adventuring companies bound by unity, tempered by trust, strengthened through cooperation, and guided by a shared yearning for the most glorious game that may be played. Huzzah! | — | ||||||
| 1/7/26 | Episode 336: The Pirate Republic and a Short Topic Extravaganza | Hey Now Cabalists, and welcome to 2026! Today, the gang kicks off the episode with a bunch of great games they've been playing, including Obsession, Ankh, Oathsworn, Arydia, Charcuterie, and Earthborn Rangers, followed by a feature review of The Pirate Republic: Africa Gambit from Green Feet Games. Then, after Tony T gives you all the important tabletop gaming news, we wrangle a bunch of questions from our wonderful Cabalists. | — | ||||||
| 12/31/25 | Express 114: Restarting Your Board Game Collection | Hey now, and happy New Year's Eve, Cabalists! Today, Chris, Don, and Jamie get together to discuss a nightmare scenario: catastrophe strikes and their entire board game collection is completely destroyed. If they had to start over from scratch, which five games would they rebuild their collection with? It's a tough question but we answer it today! Join the Discord at https://thesecretcabal.com/discord. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/ and Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/. | — | ||||||
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