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Cult of the Clocktower

Cult of the Clocktower

By Andrew Nathenson

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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6: Recluse (Trouble Brewing) - With Official Storyteller Ben Dance!

Cult of the ClocktowerNov 18, 2019

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01:14:31
4.2: Storytelling Like a Pro

4.2: Storytelling Like a Pro

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



Nov 17, 202302:10:39
4.1: Trouble Brewing Revisited (Clocktower Con 2023)

4.1: Trouble Brewing Revisited (Clocktower Con 2023)

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



Jul 17, 202359:56
3.30: Things We Missed (Bad Moon Rising)
Jun 12, 202322:47
3.29: Judge and Voudon (Bad Moon Rising Travellers)

3.29: Judge and Voudon (Bad Moon Rising Travellers)

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



May 08, 202346:44
3.28: Bishop and Matron (Bad Moon Rising Travellers)
Apr 10, 202353:46
3.27.5: Belted Kingfisher (Base Game) (April Fools 2023)

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

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



Apr 01, 202345:05
3.27: Apprentice (Bad Moon Rising Traveler)

3.27: Apprentice (Bad Moon Rising Traveler)

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



Mar 13, 202348:18
3.26: Zombuul (Bad Moon Rising)

3.26: Zombuul (Bad Moon Rising)

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



Jan 31, 202351:09
3.25: Po (Bad Moon Rising)

3.25: Po (Bad Moon Rising)

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



Jan 16, 202343:47
3.24: Godfather (Bad Moon Rising)

3.24: Godfather (Bad Moon Rising)

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://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



Dec 06, 202201:10:43
3.23: Sailor (Bad Moon Rising)

3.23: Sailor (Bad Moon Rising)

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



Nov 07, 202201:03:47
3.22: Lunatic (Bad Moon Rising)

3.22: Lunatic (Bad Moon Rising)

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



Sep 27, 202201:17:21
3.21: Fool (Bad Moon Rising)

3.21: Fool (Bad Moon Rising)

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



Aug 30, 202259:16
3.20: Moonchild (Bad Moon Rising)

3.20: Moonchild (Bad Moon Rising)

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



Aug 15, 202201:19:55
3.19: Chambermaid (Bad Moon Rising)
Aug 02, 202244:30
3.18: Mastermind (Bad Moon Rising)
Jul 18, 202201:17:20
3.17: Grandmother (Bad Moon Rising)
Jul 04, 202201:04:11
3.16: Gambler (Bad Moon Rising)
Jun 13, 202201:11:01
3.15: Tinker (Bad Moon Rising) - With BOTC Producer Evin!
May 31, 202247:04
3.14: Professor (Bad Moon Rising)
May 17, 202201:05:00
3.13: Assassin (Bad Moon Rising)
May 03, 202253:18
3.12: Pacifist (Bad Moon Rising)

3.12: Pacifist (Bad Moon Rising)

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

Apr 19, 202201:19:58
3.11: Shabaloth (Bad Moon Rising) - With TPI Community Manager Ben Burns!
Apr 05, 202259:28
3.10.5: Small Scale Farmer (Revised Edition B Deck) (April Fools 2022)

3.10.5: Small Scale Farmer (Revised Edition B Deck) (April Fools 2022)

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
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
Apr 01, 202245:02
3.10: Minstrel (Bad Moon Rising)
Mar 21, 202242:38
3.9: Courtier (Bad Moon Rising) -- With BOTC Creator Steven Medway!
Mar 08, 202201:27:56
3.8 - Devil's Advocate (Bad Moon Rising)
Feb 22, 202249:12
3.7: Exorcist (Bad Moon Rising)
Jan 25, 202238:32
3.6: Pukka (Bad Moon Rising)
Jan 10, 202201:10:46
3.5: Goon (Bad Moon Rising)
Dec 27, 202149:13
3.4: Gossip (Bad Moon Rising)
Dec 14, 202101:23:54
3.3: Innkeeper (Bad Moon Rising)
Nov 30, 202101:08:38
3.2: Tea Lady (Bad Moon Rising)
Nov 15, 202101:28:59
3.1: Bad Moon Rising Crash Course
Nov 02, 202101:52:09
2.30: Things We Missed (Sects and Violets)
Oct 19, 202130:29
2.29: Bone Collector and Deviant (Sects and Violets Travelers part 3)
Oct 04, 202154:29
2.28: Harlot and Butcher (Sects and Violets Travelers Part 2)
Sep 21, 202158:57
2.27: Barista (Sects and Violets Travelers Part 1)
Sep 07, 202101:17:20
2.26: Fang Gu (Sects and Violets)
Aug 24, 202101:07:01
2.25: Witch (Sects and Violets)
Aug 09, 202153:33
2.24: Sweetheart (Sects and Violets)
Jul 27, 202144:51
2.23: Seamstress (Sects and Violets)
Jul 12, 202158:28
2.22: Town Crier (Sects and Violets)
Jun 29, 202148:32
2.21: Oracle (Sects and Violets)
Jun 15, 202157:27
2.20: No Dashii (Sects and Violets)
May 31, 202101:26:46
2.19: Sage (Sects and Violets)
May 18, 202101:22:42
2.18: Juggler (Sects and Violets)
May 03, 202101:34:26
2.17: Pit Hag
Apr 19, 202102:34:21
2.16 - Philosopher (Sects and Violets)
Apr 06, 202101:14:27
2.15.5: Mastermind (Menagerie) (April Fool's 2021)

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

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

Apr 01, 202101:07:01