Episodes
Andrew and special guests Capelli and Kohav discuss Storyteller conduct, going beyond just getting the rules of the game right. Including using your voice, body, movement, and timing to create the best possible experience for your players. Capelli told me to put these links here: Dry Erase Name Tags My take on the intro Each episode of the Cult of the Clocktower is about a different topic relating to the game Blood on the Clocktower by the Pandemonium Institute. For feedback and...
Published 11/17/23
Published 11/17/23
Andrew and special guest Edd Gabriel discuss the ways our opinions about Trouble Brewing have changed and stayed the same. Capelli also makes a brief appearance. Each episode of the Cult of the Clocktower is about a different aspect of the game Blood on the Clocktower by the Pandemonium Institute. For feedback and questions, please email [email protected] The music used at the start and end of the show is by TeknoAXE, who can be found at teknoaxe.com 

Published 07/17/23
Andrew discusses things that were missed in previous episodes in Season 3, and general strategies that weren't quite stated. Each episode of the Cult of the Clocktower is (usually) about a different character from the game Blood on the Clocktower by the Pandemonium Institute.  Andrew Nathenson and a special guest discuss the character in three parts, including strategies for playing as, bluffing as, and being the Storyteller for that character. For feedback and questions, please...
Published 06/12/23
Andrew and special guests Kendra and Ben Finney discuss the Judge and Voudon, Travellers from the Bad Moon Rising edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Judge's ability is: "Once per game, if another player nominated, you may choose to force the current execution to pass or fail." The Voudon's ability is: "Only you & the dead can vote. They don't need a vote token to do so. A 50% majority isn't required." Each episode of the Cult of the Clocktower is about a different character from...
Published 05/08/23
Andrew and special guests Navean and Brian discuss the Bishop and the Matron, Travelers from the Bad Moon Rising edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Bishop's ability is: "Only the Storyteller can nominate. At least 1 opposing player must be nominated each day." The Matron's ability is: "Each day, you may choose up to 3 sets of 2 players to swap seats. Players may not leave their seats to talk in private." Each episode of the Cult of the Clocktower is about a different character from...
Published 04/10/23
Andrew and special guest Lumin discuss the Belted Kingfisher, a Pink-Power Wetlands bird from the Base Game of Wingspan. The Belted Kingfisher's ability is: "Once between turns: When another player plays a Wetlands bird, gain 1 Fish from the supply." Check out Lumin on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lumin_s Each episode of the Following of the Feather is about a different bird from the game Wingspan by Elizabeth Hargrave.  Andrew Nathenson and a special guest discuss the bird in three...
Published 04/01/23
Andrew and special guest Jams discuss the Apprentice, a Traveler from the Bad Moon Rising edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Apprentice's ability is: "On your 1st night, you gain a Townsfolk ability (if good) or a Minion ability (if evil)." Each episode of the Cult of the Clocktower is about a different character from the game Blood on the Clocktower by the Pandemonium Institute.  Andrew Nathenson and a special guest discuss the character in three parts, including strategies for...
Published 03/13/23
Andrew and special guest Kohav discuss the Zombuul, a Demon from the Bad Moon Rising edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Zombuul's ability is: "Each night*, if no-one died today, choose a player: they die. The 1st time you die, you live but register as dead." Each episode of the Cult of the Clocktower is about a different character from the game Blood on the Clocktower by the Pandemonium Institute.  Andrew Nathenson and a special guest discuss the character in three parts, including...
Published 01/31/23
Andrew and special guest Capelli discuss the Po, a Demon from the Bad Moon Rising edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Po's ability is: "Each night*, you may choose a player: they die. If your last choice was no-one, choose 3 players tonight." My Mastodon profile: @[email protected] https://clocktower.social/web/@AndrewNathenson Each episode of the Cult of the Clocktower is about a different character from the game Blood on the Clocktower by the Pandemonium Institute....
Published 01/16/23
Andrew and special guest Tyler discuss the Godfather, an Outsider from the Bad Moon Rising edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Godfather's ability is: "You start knowing which Outsiders are in play. If 1 died today, choose a player tonight: they die. [-1 or +1 Outsider]" Come to Clocktower Con!  I'll be a special guest and recording a live episode there.  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/finalthree/clocktower-con-annual-gaming-convention/description Each episode of the Cult of the...
Published 12/06/22
Andrew and special guest Ekin discuss the Sailor, a Townsfolk from the Bad Moon Rising edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Sailor's ability is: "Each night, choose an alive player: either you or they are drunk until dusk. You can't die." Each episode of the Cult of the Clocktower is about a different character from the game Blood on the Clocktower by the Pandemonium Institute.  Andrew Nathenson and a special guest discuss the character in three parts, including strategies for playing...
Published 11/07/22
Andrew and special guest Pat discuss the Lunatic, an Outsider from the Bad Moon Rising edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Lunatic's ability is: "You think you are a Demon, but you are not. The Demon knows who you are & who you choose at night." Each episode of the Cult of the Clocktower is about a different character from the game Blood on the Clocktower by the Pandemonium Institute.  Andrew Nathenson and a special guest discuss the character in three parts, including strategies...
Published 09/27/22
Andrew and special guest Russell discuss the Fool, a Townsfolk from the Bad Moon Rising edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Fool's ability is: "The first time you die, you don't." Each episode of the Cult of the Clocktower is about a different character from the game Blood on the Clocktower by the Pandemonium Institute.  Andrew Nathenson and a special guest discuss the character in three parts, including strategies for playing as, bluffing as, and being the Storyteller for that...
Published 08/30/22
Andrew and special guest Arman discuss the Moonchild, an Outsider from the Bad Moon Rising edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Moonchild's ability is: "When you learn that you died, publicly choose 1 alive player. Tonight, if it was a good player, they die." Each episode of the Cult of the Clocktower is about a different character from the game Blood on the Clocktower by the Pandemonium Institute.  Andrew Nathenson and a special guest discuss the character in three parts, including...
Published 08/15/22
Andrew and special guest Capelli discuss the Chambermaid, a Townsfolk from the Bad Moon Rising edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Chambermaid's ability is: "Each night, choose 2 alive players (not yourself): you learn how many woke tonight due to their ability." Each episode of the Cult of the Clocktower is about a different character from the game Blood on the Clocktower by the Pandemonium Institute.  Andrew Nathenson and a special guest discuss the character in three parts, including...
Published 08/02/22
Andrew and special guest Habby discuss the Mastermind, a Minion from the Bad Moon Rising edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Mastermind's ability is: "If the Demon dies by execution (ending the game), play for 1 more day. If a player is then executed, their team loses." Each episode of the Cult of the Clocktower is about a different character from the game Blood on the Clocktower by the Pandemonium Institute.  Andrew Nathenson and a special guest discuss the character in three parts,...
Published 07/18/22
Andrew and special guest Edd Gabriel discuss the Grandmother, a Townsfolk from the Bad Moon Rising edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Grandmother's ability is: "You start knowing a good player & their character. If the Demon kills them, you die too." Each episode of the Cult of the Clocktower is about a different character from the game Blood on the Clocktower by the Pandemonium Institute.  Andrew Nathenson and a special guest discuss the character in three parts, including...
Published 07/04/22
Andrew and special guest Kat discuss the Gambler, a Townsfolk from the Bad Moon Rising edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Gambler's ability is: "Each night*, choose a player & guess their character: if you guess wrong, you die." Each episode of the Cult of the Clocktower is about a different character from the game Blood on the Clocktower by the Pandemonium Institute.  Andrew Nathenson and a special guest discuss the character in three parts, including strategies for playing as,...
Published 06/13/22
Andrew and special guest Evin, producer of Blood on the Clocktower discuss the Tinker, an Outsider from the Bad Moon Rising edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Tinker's ability is: "You might die at any time." Each episode of the Cult of the Clocktower is about a different character from the game Blood on the Clocktower by the Pandemonium Institute.  Andrew Nathenson and a special guest discuss the character in three parts, including strategies for playing as, bluffing as, and being the...
Published 05/31/22
Andrew and special guest Ben Finney discuss the Professor, a Townsfolk from the Bad Moon Rising edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Professor's ability is: "Once per game, at night*, choose a dead player: if they are a Townsfolk, they are resurrected." Each episode of the Cult of the Clocktower is about a different character from the game Blood on the Clocktower by the Pandemonium Institute.  Andrew Nathenson and a special guest discuss the character in three parts, including strategies...
Published 05/17/22
Andrew and special guest Brandon discuss the Assassin, a Minion from the Bad Moon Rising edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Assassin's ability is: "Once per game, at night*, choose a player: they die, even if for some reason they could not." Each episode of the Cult of the Clocktower is about a different character from the game Blood on the Clocktower by the Pandemonium Institute.  Andrew Nathenson and a special guest discuss the character in three parts, including strategies for...
Published 05/03/22
Andrew and special guest Tyler discuss the Pacifist, a Townsfolk from the Bad Moon Rising edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Pacifist's ability is: "Executed good players might not die." Check out Off Meta! Each episode of the Cult of the Clocktower is about a different character from the game Blood on the Clocktower by the Pandemonium Institute.  Andrew Nathenson and a special guest discuss the character in three parts, including strategies for playing as, bluffing as, and being the...
Published 04/19/22
Andrew and special guest Ben Burns discuss the Shabaloth, a Demon from the Bad Moon Rising edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Shabaloth's ability is: "Each night*, choose 2 players: they die. A dead player you chose last night might be regurgitated. " Each episode of the Cult of the Clocktower is about a different character from the game Blood on the Clocktower by the Pandemonium Institute.  Andrew Nathenson and a special guest discuss the character in three parts, including strategies...
Published 04/05/22
Andrew and special guest Matthew Robinson from the Game Brain podcast discuss the Small-Scale Farmer, an Occupation from the Revised Edition B Deck, whose ability reads: “As long as you live in a house with exactly 2 rooms, at the start of each round, you get 1 wood.” Check out Game Brain at gamebrainpod.com! Also, check out my Agricola streams at https://www.twitch.tv/colorfulpockets if you want to watch me play some Agricola on BGA! Each episode of the Association of the Agriculturalists is...
Published 04/01/22