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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.

  1. 12/11/2025 · BONUS

    Erik Olofsson - Sorcery TCG | Gothic Reflections and Future

    At 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!

    36 min

  2. 07/22/2025

    227: 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.

    1h 38m

  3. 05/27/2025

    226: 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

    1 hr

  4. 05/13/2025

    225: 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.

    1h 30m

  5. 03/18/2025

    224: 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

    1h 49m

  6. 05/07/2024

    223: 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

    1h 8m

  7. 02/02/2024

    222: 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.

    1h 7m

  8. 06/20/2023

    221: 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.

    53 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    Covenant
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
    231
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    Copyright © Covenant TCG Inc.
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