Thieves’ Cant: A Tabletop Gaming Podcast

The Glass Brain of Mount Vesuvius + Horror Cinema Classics, Homebrew Monsters, and Listener Feedback

Chris and Jeremy explore some real-world lore tied to the eruption of Mount Vesuvius and how it could feature in your TTRPG. Plus, Horror Cinema Classics, homebrew monsters, and listener feedback.                                                              
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00:00 Open
01:49 Listener Feedback
03:50 Question of the Week
09:56 Horror Cinema Classics
12:43 Unearthed Obscura: The Glass Brain 
22:48 Wrap
Links:
Horror Cinema Classics: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/wayward-studios/horror-cinema-classics-rpg
The Glass Brain: https://theweek.com/history/historical-discoveries

Thieves' Cant Capers: The Draw Steel Job Part 9 - Downtime Projects, Rewards, Gods and Religion

Chris and Jeremy explore how Draw Steel handles downtime, rewards, and religion. Welcome to Thieves' Cant Capers: The Draw Steel Job. If you enjoyed this episode, check out our sister show, Thieves' Cant: A Tabletop Gaming Podcast.
Email: thievescantcast@gmail.com
Social: @thievescantcast
Links: https://www.mcdmproductions.com/

Building a Draw Steel Hero Part 2 + Glatisant, Overused Monsters, and Listener Feedback

Chris and Jeremy put the finishing touches on their hero build for MCDM’s Draw Steel. Plus, a Question of the Week about overused and underused monsters, a look at Glatisant on Kickstarter, and another round of listener feedback.                                                    
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00:00 Open
01:52 Listener Feedback
05:47 Question of the Week
08:29 Glatisant
12:08 Forge of Creation: Building a Draw Steel Hero Part 2
35:28 Wrap
Links:
Glatisant: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/graftbound/glatisant-two-player-arthurian-ttrpg
Draw Steel: https://www.mcdmproductions.com/

Thieves' Cant Capers: The Draw Steel Job Part 8 - Tests, Combat, and Negotiation

It's on to the nuts and bolts of MCDM's Draw Steel as Chris and Jeremy take a closer look at Tests, Combat, and Negotiation. Welcome to Thieves' Cant Capers: The Draw Steel Job. If you enjoyed this episode, check out our sister show, Thieves' Cant: A Tabletop Gaming Podcast.
Email: thievescantcast@gmail.com
Social: @thievescantcast
Links: https://www.mcdmproductions.com/

Building a Draw Steel Hero + The Last Caravan, Rules To Ignore, and Listener Feedback

Chris and Jeremy enter the Forge of Creation to craft a hero for MCDM’s Draw Steel. Plus, a Question of the Week about ignored rules, The Last Caravan on Kickstarter, and a round of listener feedback.                                                              
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00:00 Open
01:31 Listener Feedback
06:55 Question of the Week
11:35 The Last Caravan
14:40 Forge of Creation: Crafting a Draw Steel Hero 
29:08 Wrap
Links:
The Last Caravan: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/theodoreinthevalley/the-last-caravan-westward-bound?ref=section-homepage-projectcollection-17-staff-picks-newest&category_id=Q2F0ZWdvcnktMzQ=
Draw Steel: https://www.mcdmproductions.com/

Thieves' Cant Capers: The Draw Steel Job Part 7 - Kits, Perks, and Complications

Chris and Jeremy tackle Kits, Perks, and Complications, completing their rundown of Draw Steel's hero creation chapters. Welcome to Thieves' Cant Capers: The Draw Steel Job. If you enjoyed this episode, check out our other show, Thieves' Cant: A Tabletop Gaming Podcast.
Email: thievescantcast@gmail.com
Social: @thievescantcast
Links: https://www.mcdmproductions.com/

Single-Character Spotlights + Unearthed Arcana, Invincible, and Our Beautiful Ruin

Chris and Jeremy discuss breaking reliance on party-focused games. Plus, D&D drops a new Unearthed Arcana, Free League is set to launch Invincible on Kickstarter, and Our Beautiful Ruin is crowdfunding a starter set.                                                        
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00:00 Open
02:48 Listener Feedback
05:51 Question of the Week
09:43 Unearthed Arcana
11:57 Invincible
14:49 Our Brilliant Ruin
17:06 Thieves’ Rant: Single-Character Spotlights 
29:49 Wrap
Links:
Unearthed Arcana: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/ua/arcane-subclasses-update?&icid_medium=organic&icid_source=editorial&icid_campaign=2025ua&icid_content=article_2061
Invincible: https://us3.campaign-archive.com/?u=2dcfb24fb7c8d0fb9c2f52040&id=31918d598f
Our Brilliant Ruin: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/studiohermitage/our-brilliant-ruin-starter-set/description
The Knight of Hope: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vYFFx4whoE

Thieves' Cant Capers: The Draw Steel Job Part 6; Tactician, Talent, & Troubadour Classes

Chris and Jeremy wrap up their rundown of Draw Steel classes with a closer look at the Tactician, Talent, and Troubadour. Welcome to Thieves' Cant Capers: The Draw Steel Job. If you enjoyed this episode, check out our other show, Thieves' Cant: A Tabletop Gaming Podcast.
Email: thievescantcast@gmail.com
Social: @thievescantcast
Links: https://www.mcdmproductions.com/

Roman Decimation + Asmodee, The Spark Devil, and The Wight-Box

Chris and Jeremy open the Lore Vault to explore the brutal punishment of Roman Decimation and how it might be used in games. Plus, Asmodee announces kid-friendly versions of some of its most popular titles, the H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society is set to release The Spark Devil, and the Wight-Box brings more old-school gaming to Kickstarter.                                                           
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00:00 Open
01:38 Listener Feedback
03:20 Question of the Week
06:00 Asmodee
08:15 The Spark Devil
10:17 The Wight-Box
12:20 Lore Vault: Roman Decimation 
26:57 Wrap
Links:
Asmodee: https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2025/09/09/asmodee-to-adapt-its-most-iconic-games-into-shorter-child-friendly-versions-with-launch-of-kids-focused-brand/
The Spark Devil: https://store.hplhs.org/products/the-spark-devil_kx=vWLvmRPDr5KQ0GM6Scv7LcDrobRqOcfAp23A1GG_8uQ.KZvQet
Wight Box:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thebasicexpert/wight-box
Roman Decimation: https://www.livius.org/articles/concept/decimation/

Thieves' Cant Capers: The Draw Steel Job Part 5; Fury, Null, & Shadow Classes

Chris and Jeremy's look at classes in MCDM's Draw Steel continues with the Fury, Null, and Shadow. Welcome to Thieves' Cant Capers: The Draw Steel Job.
Email: thievescantcast@gmail.com
Social: @thievescantcast
Links: https://www.mcdmproductions.com/