Thieves’ Cant: A Tabletop Gaming Podcast – Details, episodes &amp; analysis

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/

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

Episode 36

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 • Duration 38:05

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.

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Bringing the Real World Into Your Game + Grim Hollow, Coriolis, Pathfinder

Episode 27

Saturday, August 30, 2025 • Duration 26:36

Sometimes real life hands you great gaming material–Chris and Jeremy talk about bringing the real world into your game. Plus, Grim Hollow’s Player’s Guide hits Beyond, Free League drops the OGL for Coriolis: The Great Dark, Paizo changes Pathfinder’s Adventure Path model, and more.

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00:00 Open
02:29 Listener Feedback
05:49 Grim Hollow
07:59 Onslaught
10:02 Coriolis
10:47 Pathfinder
12:20 Question of the Week
14:21 Of Coal & Corpses
16:11 Bringing the Real World Into Your Game
25:07 Wrap

Links:

Grim Hollow https://www.belloflostsouls.net/2025/08/the-grim-hollow-players-guide-adds-40-new-subclasses-to-dd-beyond.html
Onslaught https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/60421/wizkids-reveals-new-d-d-onslaught-expansion
Coriolis https://freeleaguepublishing.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Coriolis-License-Agreement.pdf
Pathfinder https://www.enworld.org/threads/paizo-ends-pathfinder-adventure-path-softcovers-switching-to-quarterly-model.715028/
Of Coal & Corpses https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/daf47/of-coal-and-corpses-a-brutal-solo-ttrpg-adventure/

Thieves' Cant Capers: The Draw Steel Job Part 3, Backgrounds

Episode 26

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 • Duration 24:00

It's all about Backgrounds as Chris and Jeremy explore the culture and career options offered in MCDM's Draw Steel. Welcome to Thieves' Cant Capers: The Draw Steel Job.

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Which Monster Would You Be? + Draw Steel Gods and Religion, Dark Sun, Exodus

Episode 25

Saturday, August 23, 2025 • Duration 27:21

Chris and Jeremy discuss Draw Steel’s approach to gods and religion. Plus, D&D teases Dark Sun, Draw Steel’s Summoner Class hits public playtesting, and more.

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00:00 Open
01:22 Unearthed Arcana
03:00 The Summoner for Draw Steel
04:34 Exodus
06:21 Dungeon Dwelling Creatures
07:27 Which Monster Would You Play?
09:43 Draw Steel Gods and Religion
26:10 Wrap

Links:

Unearthed Arcana https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/ua/apocalyptic-subclasses
Draw Steel Summoner https://www.patreon.com/posts/summoner-open-137113796
Exodus https://ttrpg.store.exodusgame.com/
Dungeon Dwelling Creatures https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/rugby-melee-games/dungeon-dwelling-creatures

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Thieves' Cant Capers: The Draw Steel Job Part 2, Ancestries

Episode 24

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 • Duration 46:31

The Draw Steel job continues as Chris and Jeremy dig through the Ancestries featured in MCDM's newest release. Welcome to Thieves' Cant Capers: The Draw Steel Job.

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Draw Steel Lore + Castles and Crusades, Cosmere, Baldur’s Gate 4, and Heart: The City Below

Episode 23

Saturday, August 16, 2025 • Duration 28:36

Chris and Jeremy discuss new offerings for Castle and Crusades and Heart: The City Below, Cosmere gets a release date, and WotC’s president addresses Baldur’s Gate 4. Plus, Chris takes a look at Draw Steel’s cosmology.

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00:00 Open
02:08 Castles and Crusades
03:18 Cosmere RPG
06:13 Baldur’s Gate 4
07:39 Ways and Means for Heart: The City Below
09:43 Draw Steel Cosmology
23:15 Memorable Character Deaths part 2
27:32 Wrap

Links:

Castles and Crusades https://trolllord.com/product/castles-crusades-starter-set/
Cosmere RPG https://www.enworld.org/threads/cosmere-rpg-gets-physical-release-date.714848/
Baldur’s Gate 4 https://www.thegamebusiness.com/p/wizards-of-the-coast-will-bet-on
Ways and Means https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/rowan-rook-and-decard/ways-means-a-heart-sourcebook

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Thieves' Cant Capers: The Draw Steel Job Part 1, The Basics

Episode 22

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 • Duration 40:09

MCDM's Draw Steel is here! Join Chris and Jeremy as they explore the game's introduction and basic mechanics in this brand new series. Welcome to Thieves' Cant Capers: The Draw Steel Job.

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Memorable Character Deaths + ENnie Awards and Draw Steel

Episode 21

Saturday, August 9, 2025 • Duration 31:21

Chris and Jeremy talk memorable PC deaths at the table. Plus, this year’s ENnie Awards winners list is here, D&D gets a new beer, and Draw Steel has new crowdfunding campaigns.

Social and YouTube: @thievescantcast

00:00 Open
03:53 Question of the Week
04:26 ENnie Awards Winners
07:06 D&D Beer
08:41 Weapons of Legend for Draw Steel
10:13 Kobold Ancestry for Draw Steel
12:14 Memorable Character Deaths
30:30 Wrap

Links:

ENnie Awards https://ennie-awards.com/2025-winners/
D&D Beer https://dragonsmilk.com/dnd/
Weapons of Legend https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/jeff-stevens-games/weapons-of-legend-powered-by-draw-steel
Kobold Ancestry https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/pesto-publications/the-kobold-ancestry

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D20 Would You Rather + Draw Steel, Forge of the Artificer, and D&D University

Episode 20

Saturday, July 19, 2025 • Duration 39:16

Chris and Jeremy roll the d20 for a game of Would You Rather. Plus, Draw Steel, D&D University, and more.

Social and YouTube: @thievescantcast