Show overview
The Covenant Cast has been publishing since 2017, and across the 9 years since has built a catalogue of 243 episodes, alongside 2 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 270 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence, with the show now in its 6th season.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 59 min and 1h 13m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Leisure show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 12 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2018, with 42 episodes published. Published by Covenant.
From the publisher
We've spent over a decade in the tabletop gaming space, as content creators, local store owners, and online retailers. Now it's time to answer your questions, dive into complex topics, and have an incredible amount of fun along the way -- featuring exclusive updates, candid dialogue, and fascinating interviews with designers, publishers, and visionaries.
Latest Episodes
View all 243 episodesAre TCGs Gambling?
Tabletop Isn't Digital
FOMO is Necessary
Earthborne Trailblazer First Impressions
Why Distribution Had to Change
Artistic Inspiration vs Plagiarism
Q&A with Andrew Navaro, Head of Studio at Earthborne Games
The End of Crowdfunding
How the LCG Succeeds
There is No "LCG Model"
The Perfect Organized Play
Sorcery TCG has announced its Cornerstone events emphasizing Creativity, Mastery, and Wonder. Alpha Clash has gone international, announcing an even more open tournament scene in locations from Vegas to Dubai to the Philippines. FAB continues to deliver ever more on it's promise of high-level face-to-face competition. With all of this swirling in the wind, we ask ourselves, what does the perfect organized play experience look like? 00:03:09 Covenant News 00:12:56 Earthborne Games, Hubworld: Aidalon News 00:24:35 Arkham Horror: The Card Game News 00:26:48 Sorcery TCG News 00:35:01 Alpha Clash TCG 00:45:52 Main Topic: What Makes the Perfect Organized Play Experience?
The Mirage of the Crowdfunded TCG
First Sorcery TCG, then Altered TCG, and now Cyberpunk 2027 TCG. These games continue to break crowdfunding records, but what does that mean for the actual health of the game? Zach and Steven sit down for an all new podcast format where we talk about all things indie card games.
Erik Olofsson - Sorcery TCG | Gothic Reflections and Future
bonusAt the end of our 12-hour Gothic release stream, we got to chat with Erik Olofsson—founder of Erik's Curiosa and co-founder of Grinding Gear Games—about Sorery's new Gothic set and the future of the game. That content was over the archive limit for YouTube live, so we're releasing it here in its totality. Enjoy!
S6 Ep 6227: Andrew Navaro - From Fantasy Flight Games to Earthborne Games
"I think as long as you're following your heart, your life will take you wherever you're intended to go." Andrew Navaro, Former Head of Studio at FFG and current Head of Studio at Earthborne Games, sits down with us to talk about his journey so far. Join us as we discuss Netrunner, Asmodee, Earthborne Rangers, Hubworld: Aidalon and the many, many things in between. It's an inspirational interview with a truly inspirational person.
S6 Ep 5226: When Comic Books are the Answer - Alpha Clash
Ridge Kiley, co-founder of Rising Empire Studios, sits down with Zach to discuss their recently announced Alpha Clash comic book series and how the comics allow for a top-down design approach that will completely reshape the Alpha Clash trading card game. Find out more: https://alphaclashtcg.com/news/alpha-clash-comic-book-series-launcheswhere-lore-cards-and-fun-competition-collide Get the comics here: https://cov.link/alpha-clash
S6 Ep 4225: Alpha Clash Blazes New Path For Indie Card Games
Garett Kiley, co-founder of Rising Empire Studios, sits down with Zach to discuss their recent move away from traditional distribution and into direct LGS relationships via their Champion Store program. This is the most honest accounting of what it's actually like working with traditional distributors as an indie publisher, and a must-listen for publishers and players of these games.
S6 Ep 3224: Gudnak - In Pursuit of the Third Way
Tim O'Brien, co-designer of Gudnak, sits down with Zach for a far-reaching discussion that offers a behind-the-scenes look into Chaotic Great's journey as a new indie card game publisher. At the heart of the discussion is the inevitable question for this new round of "LCGs" - what has to change for this format to truly succeed? Check out the second Gudnak Kickstarter campaign to see potential answers to that question: https://cov.link/gudnak-ks
S6 Ep 2223: Kingswood Games - The Warlord CCG Interview
Woodrow and Josh, the founders of Kingswood Games, are relaunching the AEG classic card game, Warlord, into the modern era. It's an incredible story of two longtime fans bringing back something that they clearly love, with serious echoes of FFG's Android: Netrunner relaunch. Catch our interview to hear the full story. Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kingswoodgames/warlord-saga-of-the-storm
S6 Ep 1222: Andrew Navaro - The Reality of Independent Publishing
We're back after seven months with one of our favorite creators in the tabletop gaming industry, Andrew Navaro (former Fantasy Flight Games Head of Studio, founder of Earthborne Games), for a deeper look at independent publishing through the lens of someone who has been on both sides of the equation. Recorded in the midst of the second highly successful Earthborne Rangers crowdfunding campaign, Andrew expounds upon the challenges faced since the launch of the game, the influence of distribution on production, and the importance of holding to your vision.
S5 Ep 221221: Introducing the Alpha Clash TCG ft. Ridge (Founder)
We've been following Alpha Clash since 2022, and have consistently been impressed with the drive and output of the people behind it. Join us for a conversation with Ridge Kiley, founder of Rising Empire Studios and creator of the Alpha Clash TCG, as we learn more about the game, Cirque de Soleil, collegiate wrestling, and the ambitious plans ahead.