The Covenant Cast
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S2 Ep 87Ep. 87: Previewing Convergence w/ Jeremy Zwirn
Zach and Jeremy take a look at the Palpatine previews from the Masters, and reveal a few new cards. All while discussing Convergence, Allies of Necessity, and answering questions from community members like you! If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube. You can find video versions of these podcasts on the latter. You can find us at teamcovenant.com and learn more about our business at: teamcovenant.com/about
S2 Ep 86Ep. 86: Creating Content w/ Monk and Sugi
Join in as Zach has guest speakers, Monk of Monk's Gaming Battlefield and Sugi of the Knights of Ren Podcast and they discuss what it takes to get into creating content; plus a Masters recap, and talk about new Palpatine and other Convergence spoilers! If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube. You can find video versions of these podcasts on the latter. You can find us at teamcovenant.com and learn more about our business at: teamcovenant.com/about
S2 Ep 85Ep. 85: Playing by the rules.
Zach and Steven cover the new set for Warhammer Champions, talk Transformers TCG, KeyForge Organized Play and discuss a bit about cheating and why it happens. If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube. You can find video versions of these podcasts on the latter. You can find us at teamcovenant.com and learn more about our business at: teamcovenant.com/about
S2 Ep 84Ep. 84: Questioning Culture
With the new year comes new revelations as Zach and Steven compare tabletop events with musical concerts. Zach plays Game of Thrones with the Targaryen starter deck, Steven wonders what works for other FLGS's and wants to hear what you think! If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube. You can find video versions of these podcasts on the latter. You can find us at teamcovenant.com and learn more about our business at: teamcovenant.com/about
S2 Ep 83Ep. 83: 2019 - Speculation and Candor
We're Back! Join in as Zach and Steven cover the latest news; why they are returning to their casual roots, and what we want to see in 2019! If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube. You can find video versions of these podcasts on the latter. You can find us at teamcovenant.com and learn more about our business at: teamcovenant.com/about
S2 Ep 82Ep. 82: 2018 - The highs, the lows, the Gungans.
We look back fondly on 2018: our first trip to GAMA, how X-Wing Second Edition and Warhammer: Champions emerged digitally, and how KeyForge and the Transformers TCG shook up the card game model! If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube. You can find video versions of these podcasts on the latter. You can find us at teamcovenant.com and learn more about our business at: teamcovenant.com/about
S2 Ep 81Ep. 81: Can Star Wars: Destiny beat Magic: The Gathering?
Zach and Robert break down the Magic TCG model and throw in some vehicle analogies. Plus a glimpse at collecting habits, how a cash tournament affects game growth, and KeyForge! If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube. You can find video versions of these podcasts on the latter. You can find us at teamcovenant.com and learn more about our business at: teamcovenant.com/about
S2 Ep 80Ep. 80: Unique Games, Fad or Future?
We dive deeper into the Unique Game mystique. Zach feels the Star Wars: Destiny hype, recaps the meta, and plays Trilogies format. Steven throws axes and dreams of a unique version of Netrunner. If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube. You can find video versions of these podcasts on the latter. You can find us at teamcovenant.com and learn more about our business at: teamcovenant.com/about
S2 Ep 79Ep. 79: Building Communities Around Games
We are often asked our advice about getting more people into a particular game. In this episode of the Covenant Cast we breakdown our experience with gaming communities and stores, plus answer community building questions from viewers! If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube. You can find video versions of these podcasts on the latter. You can find us at teamcovenant.com and learn more about our business at: teamcovenant.com/about
S2 Ep 78Ep. 78: Live KeyForge Celebration
Zach and Steven open a number of KeyForge decks and discuss how they evaluate each Archon, as well as their general thoughts about the launch of the game - all while interacting with a live audience! If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube. You can find video versions of these podcasts on the latter. You can find us at teamcovenant.com and learn more about our business at: teamcovenant.com/about
S2 Ep 77Ep. 77: New Release November
Zach and Steven take a look at all of the big November releases, including Across the Galaxy, the beginning of KeyForge, and the Onslaught set of Warhammer: Champions, and answer #AskCovenant questions from viewers/listeners! If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube. You can find video versions of these podcasts on the latter. You can find us at teamcovenant.com and learn more about our business at: teamcovenant.com/about
S2 Ep 76Ep. 76: Killing Snakes, Taking Clues
Steven and Jonathan play through the first scenario of the Forgotten Age expansion for the Arkham Horror LCG! Steven investigates with Silas, Jon answers the call with Zoey! If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube. You can find video versions of these podcasts on the latter. You can find us at teamcovenant.com and learn more about our business at: teamcovenant.com/about
S2 Ep 75Ep. 75: Destiny Hype, Giveaway Winners, and Necroquake
Zach experiences New Vader, Steven survives Necroquake, plus giveaway winners for KeyForge, Warhammer Champions and Star Wars: Destiny. If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube. You can find video versions of these podcasts on the latter. You can find us at teamcovenant.com and learn more about our business at: teamcovenant.com/about
S2 Ep 74Ep. 74: Exclusive Destiny Spoilers and Arkham Horror Tarot
Zach and Steven cover all the latest in expandable card games, and share our exclusive Across the Galaxy spoilers; Tobias Beckett, Val, Tobias Beckett's Rifle, and Double Down! Also, Arkham Horror announces next set, The Circle Undone featuring a witch coven and possible tarot mechanic. We also answer #AskCovenant questions from viewers! If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube. You can find video versions of these podcasts on the latter. You can find us at teamcovenant.com and learn more about our business at: teamcovenant.com/about
S2 Ep 73Ep. 73: Destiny spoilers, Champions fixes, and giveaway winners.
Zach and Steven discuss the important things; Winners of our giveaways, KeyForge, Champions, Destiny and Magic Mike. KeyForge release date announced, PlayFusion to test fixes to Destruction, and new spoilers for Star Wars Destiny. Plus #AskCovenant questions from viewers like you! If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube. You can find video versions of these podcasts on the latter. You can find us at teamcovenant.com and learn more about our business at: teamcovenant.com/about
S2 Ep 72Ep. 72: Cleaning off Jonathan's desk.
Zach and Jonathon giveaway prototype tokens. Zach paints his Arena Rex minis, Jonathan walks the dog, both answer #AskCovenant questions from viewers! If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube. You can find video versions of these podcasts on the latter. You can find us at teamcovenant.com and learn more about our business at: teamcovenant.com/about
S2 Ep 71Ep. 71: Winners announced! Amazon among them?
Zach and Steven announce the winners of the Warhammer Champions, KeyForge, and X-Wing subscribers giveaway, discuss the Transformers release, and dive into recent news - including Magic's decision to distribute directly through Amazon. If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube. You can find video versions of these podcasts on the latter. You can find us at teamcovenant.com and learn more about our business at: teamcovenant.com/about
S2 Ep 70Ep. 70: Giving everything away
Zach and Steven announce the Great Subscriber Giveaway for X-Wing, KeyForge, and Warhammer Champions, discuss Zach's recent trip to Europe, and run down the latest news - including the launch of X-Wing Second Edition and the drama therein. If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube. You can find video versions of these podcasts on the latter. You can find us at teamcovenant.com and learn more about our business at: teamcovenant.com/about
S2 Ep 69Ep. 69: Presence through tabletop
Steven and Jonathon discuss KeyForge, Warhammer Champions, Netrunner's upcoming Magnum Opus event and answer questions from listeners about X-Wing tokens, kickstarters stretch goals and trading unique decks! If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube. You can find video versions of these podcasts on the latter. You can find us at teamcovenant.com and learn more about our business at: teamcovenant.com/about
S2 Ep 68Ep. 68: Order and Chaos
Warhammer: Champions takes Covenant by storm. Zach embodies Chaos, Steven claims Order. If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube. You can find video versions of these podcasts on the latter. You can find us at teamcovenant.com and learn more about our business at: teamcovenant.com/about
S2 Ep 67Ep. 67: No coffee, no problems
This week on the Covenant Cast the crew talk live-streams, Covenant Masters and playing new games. Zach tests his restraint, Steven eats Californian. If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube. You can find video versions of these podcasts on the latter. You can find us at teamcovenant.com and learn more about our business at: teamcovenant.com/about
S2 Ep 66Ep. 66: Unique Games and the post-Gen Con landscape
Zach and Steven look at Discover and KeyForge, and how the Unique Game format impacts the industry. Zach adds his thoughts on Transformers and Warhammer Champions to last week's rundown. And what is with this pivot to collectible games? If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube. You can find video versions of these podcasts on the latter. You can find us at teamcovenant.com and learn more about our business at: teamcovenant.com/about
S2 Ep 65Ep. 65: Gen Con 2018; KeyForge and Beyond
Steven and Robert do a full recap of Gen Con 2018, with a rundown of KeyForge, Transformers, Warhammer Champions, Godtear, and Lightseekers, among others! If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube. You can find video versions of these podcasts on the latter. You can find us at teamcovenant.com and learn more about our business at: teamcovenant.com/about
S2 Ep 64Ep. 64: One week to Gen Con 2018
Zach and Jonathan discuss tactics and expectations for Covenant at Gen Con 2018, give a number of updates, and answer audience questions. Jonathan greases the chutes. Zach drafts. If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube. You can find video versions of these podcasts on the latter. You can find us at teamcovenant.com and learn more about our business at: teamcovenant.com/about
S2 Ep 63Ep. 63: Across the Galaxy...and Gungans
Zach and Steven discuss the newly-announced Across the Galaxy set of Star Wars: Destiny, as well as their weekend playing in a store championship at Edmond Unplugged! If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube. You can find video versions of these podcasts on the latter. You can find us at teamcovenant.com and learn more about our business at: teamcovenant.com/about
S2 Ep 62Ep. 62: Gen Con 2018 approaches
Zach and Steven discuss their most anticipated expandable titles from Gen Con 2018, as well as a number of updates to the current lineup. Both celebrate independence day. If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube. You can find video versions of these podcasts on the latter. You can find us at teamcovenant.com and learn more about our business at: teamcovenant.com/about
S2 Ep 61Ep. 61: Destiny future, Netrunner past, and dragons…
Zach and Steven kick things off with stories from the Netrunner community, then dive into news, listener questions, and rumors swirling around Destiny and others - including the upcoming Transformers CCG and Warhammer Champions card games. Both celebrate Father's Day If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube. You can find video versions of these podcasts on the latter. You can find us at teamcovenant.com and learn more about our business at: teamcovenant.com/about
S2 Ep 60Ep. 60: The first Covenant Masters draft
Zach and Ben run down the latest previews and assess the first Covenant Masters event - a Destiny Draft last weekend! Zach makes more time for Westworld. Ben finds a way to mention JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube. You can find video versions of these podcasts on the latter. You can find us at teamcovenant.com and learn more about our business at: teamcovenant.com/about
S2 Ep 59Ep. 59: Netrunner gets flatlined
Steven and Zach reflect on the end of Android: Netrunner. Steven watches Bladerunner 2049. Zach goes to a Taylor Swift concert. Official FFG Announcement: https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2018/6/8/jacking-out/ If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube. You can find video versions of these podcasts on the latter. You can find us at teamcovenant.com and learn more about our business at: teamcovenant.com/about
S2 Ep 58Ep. 58: Robert and Jon's excellent adventure
Robert and Jonathan cover recent FFG previews, allocation of The Deep Gate, a few Godtear developments, and the approaching Covenant Masters deadline! Questions range from Arkham Organized Play to the existential problem baked into collectible games. Jonathan goes to the lake. Robert arms himself. If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube. You can find video versions of these podcasts on the latter. You can find us at teamcovenant.com and learn more about our business at: teamcovenant.com/about
S2 Ep 57Ep. 57: The X-Wing 2E power hour
Zach and Steven blitz through seven #askcovenant questions about X-Wing Second Edition! Bonus news from the LCG world, including L5R, Arkham, and Netrunner, as well as an off-the-cuff review of Solo. Zach turns 30. Steven takes a vacation. If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube. You can find video versions of these podcasts on the latter. You can find us at teamcovenant.com and learn more about our business at: teamcovenant.com/about
S2 Ep 56Ep. 56: We are all just getting older
Steven and Jonathan keep exploring the new podcast format with audience answers about event attendance, a roundup of news from CMON to FFG, and a number of #askcovenant questions from Godtear to Arkham. If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube. You can find video versions of these podcasts on the latter. You can find us at teamcovenant.com and learn more about our business at: teamcovenant.com/about
S2 Ep 55Ep. 55: Unlearn what you have learned
Zach and Steven explore a slightly different format, with news upfront and a focus on audience questions; the price point for Covenant Masters, X-Wing's design change and its impact on other FFG games, competitive and cooperative store environments, and Saga Set production. Steven watches Eurovision. Zach spends time with family. If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube. You can find video versions of these podcasts on the latter. You can find us at teamcovenant.com and learn more about our business at: teamcovenant.com/about
S2 Ep 54Ep. 54: Star Wars Worlds, X-Wing Second Edition Reactions
Zach, Steven, and Jonathan do a quick recap of Star Wars Worlds and give their personal thoughts on the X-Wing Second Edition announcement. Also, questions! Jonathan gets a dog. Steven sails. If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube. You can find video versions of these podcasts on the latter. You can find us at teamcovenant.com and learn more about our business at: teamcovenant.com/about
S2 Ep 53Ep. 53: X-Wing Second Edition w/ Frank, Alex, and Max
Zach sits down with designers Frank Brooks, Alex Davy, and Max Brooke for a more personal look at the journey that led to X-Wing Second Edition. If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube. You can find video versions of these podcasts on the latter. You can find us at teamcovenant.com and learn more about our business at: teamcovenant.com/about
A brief hiatus!
bonusWith a few big projects on the horizon and a refining on the podcast in discussion, we will not be recording for the next few weeks! We will return soon. Thank you for listening! If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube. You can find video versions of these podcasts on the latter. You can find us at teamcovenant.com and learn more about our business at: teamcovenant.com/about
S1 Ep 52Ep. 52: The Dark Souls Kickstarter
Zach, Jonathan, and Steven look at the biggest complaint about Steamforged Games - their handling of the Dark Souls kickstarter. What happened, how did it all go down, and who is to blame? Steven watches Westworld, Jonathan counts calories, Zach...Destiny. If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube. You can find video versions of these podcasts on the latter. You can find us at teamcovenant.com and learn more about our business at: teamcovenant.com/about
S1 Ep 51Ep. 51: Adepticon 2018
Zach, Steven, and Jonathan share their stories from Adepticon 2018, including new games demoed and old friends reunited! Also, a tangential conversation about tabletop retail... If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube. You can find video versions of these podcasts on the latter. You can find us at teamcovenant.com and learn more about our business at: teamcovenant.com/about
S1 Ep 50Ep. 50: Designing Godtear ft. DC at Adepticon 2018
Live from Adepticon 2018, special guest and designer for Steamforged Games DC (David Carl) joins Zach and Steven to discuss Godtear, a fascinating new miniatures game going to Kickstarter in April. Join us for a deep dive into the intricacies of game design, crowdfunding, and whether or not dice should have blank sides. If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube. You can find video versions of these podcasts on the latter. You can find us at teamcovenant.com and learn more about our business at: teamcovenant.com/about
S1 Ep 49Ep. 49: Can The FLGS Survive? ft. Travis Severance & Patrick Day
Zach, Steven, Patrick Day (Uncle's Games), and Travis Severance (Millennium Games) discuss the challenges of local retail and the future of tabletop store models - straight from a hotel room at GAMA 2018. If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube.You can find video versions of these podcasts on the latter. You can find us at teamcovenant.com and learn more about our business at: teamcovenant.com/about
S1 Ep 48Ep. 48: One Year Anniversary
Zach, Robert, and Steven celebrate a year on the air and try to clear out the queue of questions built up over previous podcasts! Steven has a birthday. Robert watches British repo drama. Zach bids farewell to Star Wars Rebels. If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube.You can find video versions of these podcasts on the latter. You can find us at teamcovenant.com and learn more about our business at: teamcovenant.com/about
S1 Ep 47Ep. 47: Rediscovering D&D
Steven, Jonathan, and Robert discuss their recent dive back into Dungeons and Dragons after a long hiatus, remembering past editions and sharing their thoughts on 5th. Steven buys furniture. Jonathan plays Godtear. Robert adds a dash of bitters. If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube.You can find video versions of these podcasts on the latter. You can find us at teamcovenant.com and learn more about our business at: teamcovenant.com/about
S1 Ep 46Ep. 46: Games Workshop
Zach, Steven, and Robert take a close look at Games Workshop, creator of the incredibly ubiquitous Warhammer IP - how it all started, mistakes made along the way, and the potentially brighter future ahead. Robert watches Black Panther, Steven eats Italian food, Zach watches a play. If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube.You can find video versions of these podcasts on the latter. You can find us at teamcovenant.com and learn more about our business at: teamcovenant.com/about
S1 Ep 45Ep. 45: Technology In Tabletop
Zach, Steven, and Jonathan explore a topic that has been hovering around for a while - how has technology integrated with tabletop games, and does it improve the experience? Jonathan plays Zelda. Steven plays Arkham. Zach plays...Destiny? If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube.You can find video versions of these podcasts on the latter. You can find us at teamcovenant.com and learn more about our business at: teamcovenant.com/about
S1 Ep 44Ep. 44: Token Design
Zach, Steven, and Jonathan detail the process of token creation and how it has changed over time. Also, Godtear! Meantime, Jonathan's land catches fire. Steven watches the Super Bowl. Zach visits Knights of Ren. If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube.You can find video versions of these podcasts on the latter. You can find us at teamcovenant.com Our about page: teamcovenant.com/about
S1 Ep 43Ep. 43: The State of Tabletop
Zach, Steven, and Robert break open the reality of tabletop games and look at the various categories, how they are growing, how they got started, and the Kickstarter elephant - and what it might all mean for the future. Also, eggnog. If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube.You can find video versions of these podcasts on the latter. You can find us at teamcovenant.com Our about page: teamcovenant.com/about
S1 Ep 42Ep. 42: Our History
Zach, Steven, and Jonathan reflect on the past eleven years of Covenant, sharing personal anecdotes along the way. Steven watches Meek's Cutoff while sick. Jonathan watches documentaries while sick. Zach plays Destiny and attempts to not get sick. If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube.You can find video versions of these podcasts on the latter. You can find us at teamcovenant.com Our about page: teamcovenant.com/about
S1 Ep 41Ep. 41: The Imperial Cycle
Zach, Ben, and Steven catch up with L5R after the six packs, six weeks experiment, answer questions, and discuss the new Lord of the Rings digital game. Ben fights machine dinosaurs. Steven gets rid of things. Zach falls in love with the TIE Silencer. If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube.You can find video versions of these podcasts on the latter. You can find us at teamcovenant.com Our about page: teamcovenant.com/about
S1 Ep 40Ep. 40: The Last Jedi Expectations
Zach, Jonathan, and Robert get ready for the new movie, sharing their hopes and concerns ahead of its imminent release. Robert plays Stellaris, Jonathan achieves nirvana, Zach drafts Destiny - again. If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube.You can find video versions of these podcasts on the latter. You can find us at teamcovenant.com Our about page: teamcovenant.com/about
S1 Ep 39Ep. 39: Teaching Games
Zach, Steven, and Jonathan share what they have learned in their many years teaching others how to play, including methods that streamline the process. Jonathan plumbs again. Zach eats Puerto Rican food. Steven goes to the movies. If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube.You can find video versions of these podcasts on the latter. You can find us at teamcovenant.com Our about page: teamcovenant.com/about