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The Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast

The Secret Cabal Founders
Pax Unplugged
Dungeons and Dragons
Board Games
One Page Rules
Monopoly
Game Mastering
Holiday Season
Vampire: the Masquerade
Call Of Cthulhu
Werewolf the Apocalypse
Frostpunk
Game Reviews
City Of the Great Machine
Raising Robots
The Thing
Broncolonia
Sasquatch
Adeptus Titanicus
Legion's Imperialis
Arkham Horror

Tune in every Wednesday to immerse yourself in The Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast, dedicated to board games, card games, role-playing, and the miniatures hobby. Join The Secret Cabal Founders: Jamie, Chris, Steve, Don, and Tony T, as they present a captivating array of perspectives on board games, all delivered with a generous dose of irreverent nonsense. Explore the world of role-playing games with ... more

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Latest Episodes

Hear ye, noble Cabalists, and gather close for another telling of Lords of the Dungeon! There's only a few days remaining on our 2025 fundraiser and we could really use your help! Jump over to Kickstarter and support the Cabal in 2026. In this eve’s ... more

Hey Now Cabalists! The 2025 Secret Cabal fundraiser is live on Kickstarter now! Jump over and snag volume 2 of the zine, some Secret Cabal swag, and support the show while you're doing it. Today the Founders get into some of the awesome games they've... more

Jamie and Don, freshly back from PAX Unplugged 2025 in Philadelphia, have been getting into some board, card, and dice rumbles lately, and they wanted to dig into the many styles of combat systems in board games. Deterministic versus random, complex ... more

Hey Now Cabalists! The 2025 Secret Cabal fundraiser is live on Kickstarter now! Jump over and snag volume 2 of the zine, some Secret Cabal swag, the new Steve-Boy, and support the show while you're doing it. Today the gang dives into some of the grea... more

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Recent Guests

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Dan King
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Hosts

Jamie
Co-founder and host, introducing discussions and providing insights across episodes.
Don
Co-founder and host known for engaging discussions and insights into various gaming topics.
Tony
Co-founder and host, providing insights into game design and popular titles.
Steve
Co-founder and host, known for his humor and comprehensive understanding of gaming lore.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings
  • The Ultimate Compliment

    While my very, very, vey casual gamer wife and I are on the road traveling I listen to several boardgame podcasts, including The Secret Cabal. I didn’t really think my wife was paying attention to the podcasts, until during one trip she asked which podcast I was listening to. It wasn’t the Secret Cabal and when I told her the name she caught me off guard and replied “If it’s not the Secret Cabal it’s not worth listening to”. So there’s the ultimate compliment! While I don’t agree that other ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DaveB_1313
    United States2 months ago
  • Great show,

    I love the show and listen every week. One star off for racist comments about Korean food last episode. You can like

    It or not like it, but calling it butthole meat and cast off

    Meat, neither of which is true, is fairly offensive.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    fogelbaby
    United States3 months ago
  • Always take time to listen to the various SC podcasts. The boys are very down-to-earth and fun to listen to.

    Audible
    5
    Sofarat33
    United States3 months ago
  • Fun with board game/rpg friends

    Awesome group of guys who kid around while offering great reviews and discussions. Every segment is great! It’s my only >2hr show, but well worth it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ThomasinNY
    United States3 months ago
  • A Strong Recommend From Me

    As a board gamer of roughly the same age as the founders of the Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast I made a strong connection with the show after only a few episodes.

    With nearly ten years as a listener that connection feels even stronger. Week after week they put together a show about our shared hobby of boardgames that has a consistent personality.

    It’s nerdy fun with quality gaming content, a dose of 80’s and 90’s nostalgia, and the best jokes from page one of the Google search!

    If you’re anythin... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Trip 42
    United States5 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the humor and camaraderie of the hosts, often feeling as though they are part of a close-knit gaming community.
Some criticisms point to the length of episodes or comments perceived as insensitive, but overall sentiment is highly positive.
The podcast is noted for its entertaining reviews and engaging discussions about a wide variety of board games and RPGs.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#27
United States/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#159
United States/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#18
Canada/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#74
United Kingdom/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#105
Canada/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#63
Australia/Leisure/Games

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Lords of the Dungeon 92: Overcoming Being Uninspired
Q: How can I make tactical combat fun and engaging again without bogging down the session?
To make tactical combat enjoyable, establish excitement about significant battles, introduce objectives beyond basic attacking, and incorporate meaningful role-playing elements to keep players engaged.
Lords of the Dungeon 91: Listener Inquiry Gallimaufry
Q: Does any of this bother you at all?
It's important to communicate if the group embraces silliness too much for some players, suggesting a more serious approach in certain settings.
Lords of the Dungeon 91: Listener Inquiry Gallimaufry
Q: What are some of the specific things that you want from your players so that you have as much fun as they do?
Game masters want players to show engagement and initiative during the sessions to balance the effort put into preparing the game.
Lords of the Dungeon 88: Becoming The Character
Q: How comfortable are you with acting during a role-playing session?
Most find it easier to role-play when the character is larger than life or very different from themselves, which helps in embodying the character effectively.
Lords of the Dungeon 88: Becoming The Character
Q: How do you come to a decision on what game to play next?
It usually involves a mix of discussions where members present ideas, rituals about character creation, and sometimes a game being 'called' due to excitement around a new release.

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