The Covenant Cast

After two months, The Covenant Cast returns with greater clarity and an audio-focused approach. Join hosts Zach and Steven as they discuss the relaunch, their time with Power Rangers and Pokemon, the lead up to Gen Con, and a looming digital horizon at the doorstep of CMON.

There will not be a new episode of the Covenant Cast this week, and we've paused production for a bit while we focus fully on a number of other initiatives that need our attention. We hope to be back soon!

We are excited to be joined by Jamey Stegmaier of Stonemaier Games on episode 102 of the Covenant Cast, and talking about transparency in tabletop game publishing and retail. Plus discussions about Wingspan and it's expansions, Scythe's impact, and a few upcoming games!

Prompted by a simple question, Zach and Steven dive back into Warhammer: Champions to decide if it's still fun to play. After several rounds of draft, they are ready to answer and cover the latest news from PlayFusion including the recent cash tournament changes. Also, Zach finishes his Star Wars fan edit!

On the monumental 100th episode, Zach and Steven contemplate the next 10 years of Covenant, ask the tough questions about our industry, and unpack the latest ripples made by Stonemaier - including Wingspan pre-orders. Thank you for supporting the cast through its first 100 episodes, and we hope to have you listening for hundreds more! If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askc...

Zach and Steven close out the recent industry-focused push with a discussion about allocation and the tabletop supply chain, using the second set of KeyForge as a real world example of its impact. 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...

This week, on episode 98 of the Covenant Cast, Zach and Steven discuss changes to our local membership model and how we are continuing to support a more casual environment. Plus upcoming events, Gold Squadron Podcast, and breaking down the "boardgamer cliche". If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on  Facebook ,  Instagram ,  Twitter , or  Youtube . You can find vi...

Zach is back from Star Wars Celebration and Steven wants to hear all about it. Star Wars: Destiny gets ReyLo and Spark of Hope. X-wing announces Epic gameplay and huge ships. Plus Star Wars Episode 9, The Rise of Skywalker, teaser talk and The Mandalorian aspirations! If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on  Facebook ,  Instagram ,  Twitter , or  Youtube . You can...

Zach and Steven share their adventures of Adepticon 2019 and thoughts from playing Star Wars: Outer Rim! 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

Zach and Steven are joined by our friend D.C. to get an insider point of view into creating a new game. Check out this episode if you are interested in how games get designed and developed! 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  teamc...

Zach and Jon share thoughts from GAMA and try to solve the "three tier problem" of how games move from publishers to players.   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:  teamcovena...

Zach and Steven are joined by Patrick Day of Uncle's Games and Paige Gance of Just Games to discuss the state of retail. We are live from GAMA 2019 and are discussing the challenges of retail and how each store overcomes hurdles in their unique ways If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on  Facebook ,  Instagram ,  Twitter , or  Youtube . You can find video version...

Zach is joined by Travis of Millennium Games, Paul of Games and Stuff, and Steve from Rainy Day Games. We are live from GAMA 2019 and are discussing the challenges of retail and how each store overcomes hurdles in their unique ways. 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 podcas...

It's the two year anniversary of the Covenant Cast! In this special episode, Zach and Steven take an in-depth look at two common game design elements, how they are used, and how they balance against each-other. Thank you for tuning in for the first time, the 91st time, or anytime in between! If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on  Facebook ,  Instagram ,  Twitter...

The Covenant Crew discuss concepts for the 'cast! Plus, the upcoming Rise of the Combiners livestream, Godtear videos get posted, and we answer #AskCovenant questions from fans 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  teamcove...

The Covenant Crew discuss the great feedback we received from our Star Wars: Destiny vs Magic: The Gathering episode and share their thoughts about everything from upcoming set design and retail impact, to handing out decks at movie theaters! 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 th...

The Covenant Crew breakdown Age of Ascension. The good, the bad (if there was any) and the details. Steven talks keywords like Alpha, Omega, and Deploy. Zach looks longterm and talks new and returning cards! Plus, where the name "Covenant" comes from! If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on  Facebook ,  Instagram ,  Twitter , or  Youtube . You can find video versi...

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...

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 vers...

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 abo...

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 th...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...