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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…

Andrew Nathenson


    • Nov 17, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 6m AVG DURATION
    • 92 EPISODES


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    4.2: Storytelling Like a Pro

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 130:39


    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 questions, please email cultoftheclocktower@gmail.com The music used at the start and end of the show is by TeknoAXE, who can be found at teknoaxe.com 


    4.1: Trouble Brewing Revisited (Clocktower Con 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 59:56


    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 cultoftheclocktower@gmail.com The music used at the start and end of the show is by TeknoAXE, who can be found at teknoaxe.com 


    3.30: Things We Missed (Bad Moon Rising)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 22:47


    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 email cultoftheclocktower@gmail.com I said in the show that Reddit would be a good place to contact me... that's not really true any longer. Since Reddit's API changes, I won't be using it much. The music used at the start and end of the show is by TeknoAXE, who can be found at teknoaxe.com

    3.29: Judge and Voudon (Bad Moon Rising Travellers)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 46:44


    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 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 email cultoftheclocktower@gmail.com The music used at the start and end of the show is by TeknoAXE, who can be found at teknoaxe.com 


    3.28: Bishop and Matron (Bad Moon Rising)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 53:46


    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 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 email cultoftheclocktower@gmail.com The music used at the start and end of the show is by TeknoAXE, who can be found at teknoaxe.com

    3.27.5: Belted Kingfisher (Base Game)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2023 45:05


    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 parts, including strategies for playing with, bluffing about, and making rules judgements for that bird. For feedback and questions, please email cultoftheclocktower@gmail.com The music used at the start and end of the show is by TeknoAXE, who can be found at teknoaxe.com 


    3.27: Apprentice (Bad Moon Rising Traveler)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 48:17


    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 playing as, bluffing as, and being the Storyteller for that character. For feedback and questions, please email cultoftheclocktower@gmail.com The music used at the start and end of the show is by TeknoAXE, who can be found at teknoaxe.com 


    3.26: Zombuul (Bad Moon Rising)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 51:09


    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 strategies for playing as, bluffing as, and being the Storyteller for that character. For feedback and questions, please email cultoftheclocktower@gmail.com The music used at the start and end of the show is by TeknoAXE, who can be found at teknoaxe.com 


    3.25: Po (Bad Moon Rising)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 43:46


    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: @AndrewNathenson@clocktower.social 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. 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 email cultoftheclocktower@gmail.com The music used at the start and end of the show is by TeknoAXE, who can be found at teknoaxe.com 


    3.24: Godfather (Bad Moon Rising)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 70:43


    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 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 character. For feedback and questions, please email cultoftheclocktower@gmail.com The music used at the start and end of the show is by TeknoAXE, who can be found at teknoaxe.com 


    3.23: Sailor (Bad Moon Rising)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 63:46


    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 as, bluffing as, and being the Storyteller for that character. For feedback and questions, please email cultoftheclocktower@gmail.com The music used at the start and end of the show is by TeknoAXE, who can be found at teknoaxe.com 


    3.22: Lunatic (Bad Moon Rising)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 77:21


    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 for playing as, bluffing as, and being the Storyteller for that character. For feedback and questions, please email cultoftheclocktower@gmail.com The music used at the start and end of the show is by TeknoAXE, who can be found at teknoaxe.com 


    3.21: Fool (Bad Moon Rising)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 59:16


    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 character. For feedback and questions, please email cultoftheclocktower@gmail.com The music used at the start and end of the show is by TeknoAXE, who can be found at teknoaxe.com 


    3.20: Moonchild (Bad Moon Rising)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 79:55


    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 strategies for playing as, bluffing as, and being the Storyteller for that character. For feedback and questions, please email cultoftheclocktower@gmail.com The music used at the start and end of the show is by TeknoAXE, who can be found at teknoaxe.com 


    3.19: Chambermaid (Bad Moon Rising)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 44:30


    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 strategies for playing as, bluffing as, and being the Storyteller for that character. For feedback and questions, please email cultoftheclocktower@gmail.com The music used at the start and end of the show is by TeknoAXE, who can be found at teknoaxe.com

    3.18: Mastermind (Bad Moon Rising)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 77:20


    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, including strategies for playing as, bluffing as, and being the Storyteller for that character. For feedback and questions, please email cultoftheclocktower@gmail.com The music used at the start and end of the show is by TeknoAXE, who can be found at teknoaxe.com

    3.17: Grandmother (Bad Moon Rising)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 64:11


    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 strategies for playing as, bluffing as, and being the Storyteller for that character. For feedback and questions, please email cultoftheclocktower@gmail.com The music used at the start and end of the show is by TeknoAXE, who can be found at teknoaxe.com

    3.16: Gambler (Bad Moon Rising)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 71:01


    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, bluffing as, and being the Storyteller for that character. For feedback and questions, please email cultoftheclocktower@gmail.com The music used at the start and end of the show is by TeknoAXE, who can be found at teknoaxe.com

    3.15: Tinker (Bad Moon Rising) - With BOTC Producer Evin!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 47:03


    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 Storyteller for that character. For feedback and questions, please email cultoftheclocktower@gmail.com The music used at the start and end of the show is by TeknoAXE, who can be found at teknoaxe.com

    3.14: Professor (Bad Moon Rising)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 65:00


    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 for playing as, bluffing as, and being the Storyteller for that character. For feedback and questions, please email cultoftheclocktower@gmail.com The music used at the start and end of the show is by TeknoAXE, who can be found at teknoaxe.com

    3.13: Assassin (Bad Moon Rising)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 53:18


    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 playing as, bluffing as, and being the Storyteller for that character. For feedback and questions, please email cultoftheclocktower@gmail.com The music used at the start and end of the show is by TeknoAXE, who can be found at teknoaxe.com

    3.12: Pacifist (Bad Moon Rising)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 79:58


    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 Storyteller for that character. For feedback and questions, please email cultoftheclocktower@gmail.com The music used at the start and end of the show is by TeknoAXE, who can be found at teknoaxe.com

    3.11: Shabaloth (Bad Moon Rising) (With TPI Community Manager Ben Burns!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 59:28


    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 for playing as, bluffing as, and being the Storyteller for that character. For feedback and questions, please email cultoftheclocktower@gmail.com The music used at the start and end of the show is by TeknoAXE, who can be found at teknoaxe.com

    3.10.5: Small Scale Farmer (Revised Edition B Deck)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 45:01


    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 about a different card from the game Agricola by Uwe Rosenberg. Andrew Nathenson and a special guest discuss the card in three parts, including strategies for playing with, bluffing with, and judging rules for that card. For feedback and questions, please email cultoftheclocktower@gmail.com The music used at the start and end of the show is by TeknoAXE, who can be found at teknoaxe.com

    3.10: Minstrel (Bad Moon Rising)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 42:38


    Andrew and special guest Navean discuss the Minstrel, a Townsfolk from the Bad Moon Rising edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Minstrel's ability is: "When a Minion dies by execution, all other players (except Travellers) are drunk until dusk tomorrow." 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 character. For feedback and questions, please email cultoftheclocktower@gmail.com The music used at the start and end of the show is by TeknoAXE, who can be found at teknoaxe.com

    3.9: Courtier (Bad Moon Rising) -- With BOTC Creator Steven Medway!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 87:56


    Andrew and special guest Steven Medway, designer of Blood on the Clocktower, discuss the Courtier, a Townsfolk from the Bad Moon Rising edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Courtier's ability is: "Once per game, at night, choose a character: they are drunk for 3 nights & 3 days." 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 character. For feedback and questions, please email cultoftheclocktower@gmail.com The music used at the start and end of the show is by TeknoAXE, who can be found at teknoaxe.com

    3.8 - Devil's Advocate (Bad Moon Rising)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 49:12


    Andrew and special guest Nicky discuss the Devil's Advocate, a Minion from the Bad Moon Rising edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Devil's Advocate's ability is: "Each night, choose a living player (different to last night): if executed tomorrow, they don'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 as, bluffing as, and being the Storyteller for that character. For feedback and questions, please email cultoftheclocktower@gmail.com The music used at the start and end of the show is by TeknoAXE, who can be found at teknoaxe.com

    3.7: Exorcist (Bad Moon Rising)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 38:32


    Andrew and special guest Kohav discuss the Exorcist, a Townsfolk from the Bad Moon Rising edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Exorcist's ability is: "Each night*, choose a player (different to last night): the Demon, if chosen, learns who you are & doesn't wake tonight." 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 character. For feedback and questions, please email cultoftheclocktower@gmail.com The music used at the start and end of the show is by TeknoAXE, who can be found at teknoaxe.com

    3.6: Pukka (Bad Moon Rising)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 70:46


    Andrew and special guest Edd discuss the Pukka, a Demon from the Bad Moon Rising edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Pukka's ability is: "Each night, choose a player: they are poisoned. The previously poisoned player dies then becomes healthy." 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 character. For feedback and questions, please email cultoftheclocktower@gmail.com The music used at the start and end of the show is by TeknoAXE, who can be found at teknoaxe.com

    3.5: Goon (Bad Moon Rising)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2021 49:13


    Andrew and special guest Andrew discuss the Goon, an Outsider from the Bad Moon Rising edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Goon's ability is: "Each night, the 1st player to choose you with their ability is drunk until dusk. You become their alignment." 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 character. For feedback and questions, please email cultoftheclocktower@gmail.com The music used at the start and end of the show is by TeknoAXE, who can be found at teknoaxe.com

    3.4: Gossip (Bad Moon Rising)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 83:53


    Andrew and special guest Aggie discuss the Gossip, a Townsfolk from the Bad Moon Rising edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Gossip's ability is: "Each day, you may make a public statement. Tonight, if it was true, a player dies." 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 character. For feedback and questions, please email cultoftheclocktower@gmail.com The music used at the start and end of the show is by TeknoAXE, who can be found at teknoaxe.com

    3.3: Innkeeper (Bad Moon Rising)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 68:37


    Andrew and special guest Mike discuss the Innkeeper, a Townsfolk from the Bad Moon Rising edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Innkeeper's ability is: "Each night*, choose 2 players: they cannot die tonight, but 1 is drunk until dusk." 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 character. For feedback and questions, please email cultoftheclocktower@gmail.com The music used at the start and end of the show is by TeknoAXE, who can be found at teknoaxe.com

    3.2: Tea Lady (Bad Moon Rising)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 88:59


    Andrew and special guest Habby discuss the Tea Lady, a Townsfolk from the Bad Moon Rising edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Tea Lady's ability is: "If both your alive neighbors are good, they 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 as, bluffing as, and being the Storyteller for that character. For feedback and questions, please email cultoftheclocktower@gmail.com The music used at the start and end of the show is by TeknoAXE, who can be found at teknoaxe.com

    3.1: Bad Moon Rising Crash Course

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 112:09


    Andrew and special guests Capelli and Pat discuss Bad Moon Rising as a whole, and how it differs from Trouble Brewing and Sects and Violets. This is the first episode of a new season! The coming episodes will each focus on a different character from Bad Moon Rising, getting back into our normal rhythm of character discussions. However, we wanted to have this episode first to set a baseline for the whole edition, so that each individual episode can assume some degree of familiarity with the nuances of BMR. 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 email cultoftheclocktower@gmail.com The music used at the start and end of the show is by TeknoAXE, who can be found at teknoaxe.com

    2.30: Things We Missed (Sects and Violets)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 30:29


    Andrew discusses things that were missed in previous episodes, and general strategies that weren't quite stated. Special guest Kendra joins for a quick re-examination of Evil Twin strategies in light of new rules! 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 email cultoftheclocktower@gmail.com The music used at the start and end of the show is by TeknoAXE, who can be found at teknoaxe.com

    2.29: Bone Collector and Deviant (Sects and Violets Travelers part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 54:28


    Andrew and special guests Brian and Ben Finney discuss the Bone Collector and the Deviant, Travelers from the Sects and Violets edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Bone Collector's ability is: "Once per game, at night*, choose a dead player: they regain their ability until dusk." The Deviant's ability is: "If you were funny today, you can not be exiled." 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 character. For feedback and questions, please email cultoftheclocktower@gmail.com The music used at the start and end of the show is by TeknoAXE, who can be found at teknoaxe.com

    2.28: Harlot and Butcher (Sects and Violets Travelers Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 58:57


    Andrew and special guests Edd Gabriel and James Capelli discuss the Harlot and the Butcher, Travelers from the Sects and Violets edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Harlot's ability is: "Each night*, choose a living player: if they agree, you learn their character, but you both might die." The Butcher's ability is: "Each day, after the 1st execution, you may nominate again." 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 character. For feedback and questions, please email cultoftheclocktower@gmail.com The music used at the start and end of the show is by TeknoAXE, who can be found at teknoaxe.com

    2.27: Barista (Sects and Violets Travelers Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 77:20


    Andrew and special guest Jack discuss the Barista, a Traveler from the Sects and Violets edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Barista's ability is: "Each night, until dusk, 1) A player becomes sober, healthy & gets true info, or 2) Their ability works twice. They learn which." 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 character. For feedback and questions, please email cultoftheclocktower@gmail.com The music used at the start and end of the show is by TeknoAXE, who can be found at teknoaxe.com

    2.26: Fang Gu (Sects and Violets)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 67:00


    Andrew and special guests Kohava and Capelli discuss the Fang Gu, a Demon from the Sects and Violets edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Fang Gu's ability is: "Each night*, choose a player: they die. The 1st Outsider this kills becomes an evil Fang Gu & you die instead. [+1 Outsider]" 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 character. For feedback and questions, please email cultoftheclocktower@gmail.com The music used at the start and end of the show is by TeknoAXE, who can be found at teknoaxe.com

    2.25: Witch (Sects and Violets)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 53:32


    Andrew and special guest Nicky discuss the Witch, a Minion from the Sects and Violets edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Witch's ability is: "Each night, choose a player: if they nominate tomorrow, they die. If just 3 players live, you lose this 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 strategies for playing as, bluffing as, and being the Storyteller for that character. For feedback and questions, please email cultoftheclocktower@gmail.com The music used at the start and end of the show is by TeknoAXE, who can be found at teknoaxe.com

    2.24: Sweetheart (Sects and Violets)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 44:50


    Andrew and special guest Kendra discuss the Sweetheart, an Outsider from the Sects and Violets edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Sweetheart's ability is: "If you die, 1 player is drunk from now on." 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 character. For feedback and questions, please email cultoftheclocktower@gmail.com The music used at the start and end of the show is by TeknoAXE, who can be found at teknoaxe.com

    2.23: Seamstress (Sects and Violets)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 58:27


    Andrew and special guest Justin discuss the Seamstress, a Townsfolk from the Sects and Violets edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Seamstress's ability is: "Once per game, at night, choose 2 players (not yourself): you learn if they are the same alignment." 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 character. For feedback and questions, please email cultoftheclocktower@gmail.com The music used at the start and end of the show is by TeknoAXE, who can be found at teknoaxe.com

    2.22: Town Crier (Sects and Violets)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 48:31


    Andrew and special guest Brian discuss the Town Crier, a Townsfolk from the Sects and Violets edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Town Crier's ability is: "Each night*, you learn if a Minion nominated today." 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 character. For feedback and questions, please email cultoftheclocktower@gmail.com The music used at the start and end of the show is by TeknoAXE, who can be found at teknoaxe.com

    2.21: Oracle (Sects and Violets)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 57:26


    Andrew and special guest Kat discuss the Oracle, a Townsfolk from the Sects and Violets edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Oracle's ability is: "Each night*, you learn how many dead players are 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 playing as, bluffing as, and being the Storyteller for that character. For feedback and questions, please email cultoftheclocktower@gmail.com The music used at the start and end of the show is by TeknoAXE, who can be found at teknoaxe.com

    2.20: No Dashii (Sects and Violets)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 86:46


    Andrew and special guest Brandon discuss the No Dashii, a Demon from the Sects and Violets edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The No Dashii's ability is: "Each night*, choose a player: they die. Your 2 Townsfolk neighbors are poisoned." 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 character. For feedback and questions, please email cultoftheclocktower@gmail.com The music used at the start and end of the show is by TeknoAXE, who can be found at teknoaxe.com

    2.19: Sage (Sects and Violets)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 82:41


    Andrew and special guest Aggie discuss the Sage, a Townsfolk from the Sects and Violets edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Sage's ability is: "If the Demon kills you, you learn that it is 1 of 2 players." 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 character. For feedback and questions, please email cultoftheclocktower@gmail.com The music used at the start and end of the show is by TeknoAXE, who can be found at teknoaxe.com

    2.18: Juggler (Sects and Violets)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 94:26


    Andrew and special guest Julian discuss the Juggler, a Townsfolk from the Sects and Violets edition of Blood on the Clocktower that is named after Julian himself! The Juggler's ability is: "On your 1st day, publicly guess up to 5 player's characters. That night, you learn how many you got correct." 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 character. For feedback and questions, please email cultoftheclocktower@gmail.com The music used at the start and end of the show is by TeknoAXE, who can be found at teknoaxe.com

    2.17: Pit Hag

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 154:20


    Andrew and special guest Edd Gabriel discuss the Pit Hag, a Minion from the Sects and Violets edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Pit Hag's ability is: "Each night*, choose a player & a character they become (if not-in-play). If a Demon is made, deaths tonight are arbitrary." 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 character. For feedback and questions, please email cultoftheclocktower@gmail.com The music used at the start and end of the show is by TeknoAXE, who can be found at teknoaxe.com

    2.16 - Philosopher (Sects and Violets)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 74:27


    Andrew and special guest other Andrew discuss the Philosopher, a Townsfolk from the Sects and Violets edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Philosopher's ability is: "Once per game, at night, choose a good character: gain that ability. If this character is in play, they are drunk." 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 character. For feedback and questions, please email cultoftheclocktower@gmail.com The music used at the start and end of the show is by TeknoAXE, who can be found at teknoaxe.com

    2.15.5: Mastermind (Menagerie) (April Fool's 2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 67:01


    Andrew and special guest Adam Horton from the Making Luck podcast discuss the Mastermind, a 5-cost Action Duration from the Menagerie Expansion, whose ability reads: “At the start of your next turn, you may play an Action card from your hand three times.” You can find more from Adam, including the Making Luck podcast, at adamhorton.com! Also, check out Dominion Points, the Dominion point tracking app I made. It's available on the iOS App Store (for free!). Each episode of the Cult of Dominion is about a different card from the game Dominion by Donald X. Vaccarino. Andrew Nathenson and a special guest discuss the card in three parts, including strategies for playing with, bluffing with, and being the moderator for that card. For feedback and questions, please email cultoftheclocktower@gmail.com The music used at the start and end of the show is by TeknoAXE, who can be found at teknoaxe.com

    2.15: Mutant (Sects and Violets)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 77:05


    Andrew and special guest Nicky discuss the Mutant, an Outsider from the Sects and Violets edition of Blood on the Clocktower. The Mutant's ability is: "If you are 'mad' about being an Outsider, you might be executed." 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 character. For feedback and questions, please email cultoftheclocktower@gmail.com The music used at the start and end of the show is by TeknoAXE, who can be found at teknoaxe.com

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