Cult of the Clocktower

Nov 16 2023 92 ep. 66 mins 208

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Andrew Nathenson and a special guest discuss Blood on the Clocktower, a social deduction/hidden role game by the Pandemonium Institute. Each episode revolves around a specific character from the game, discussed in three parts: playing as the character, bluffing as though you are the character, and running the character in a game as the Storyteller. Episodes are released every other Monday at 10 am PT! This podcast is made by Andrew Nathenson, who is a fan of Blood on the Clocktower, but not affiliated with Blood on the Clocktower nor The Pandemonium Institute in any other way.

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4.2: Storytelling Like a Pro

Nov 16 2023 130 mins

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 differe

4.1: Trouble Brewing Revisited (Clocktower Con 2023)

Jul 17 2023 59 mins

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 use

3.30: Things We Missed (Bad Moon Rising)

Jun 12 2023 22 mins

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 pla

3.29: Judge and Voudon (Bad Moon Rising Travellers)

May 08 2023 46 mins

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 nee

3.28: Bishop and Matron (Bad Moon Rising Travellers)

Apr 10 2023 53 mins

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. Pla

3.27.5: Belted Kingfisher (Base Game) (April Fools 2023)

Apr 01 2023 45 mins

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 differ

3.27: Apprentice (Bad Moon Rising Traveler)

Mar 13 2023 48 mins

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 Institu

3.26: Zombuul (Bad Moon Rising)

Jan 30 2023 51 mins

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 P

3.25: Po (Bad Moon Rising)

Jan 16 2023 43 mins

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 C

3.24: Godfather (Bad Moon Rising)

Dec 06 2022 70 mins

Andrew and special guest Tyler discuss the Godfather, a Minion 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://w