In this episode of the Tabletop SportCast, host James Cast reflects on the second quarter of 2025, discussing various gaming events, podcast metrics, and personal gaming sessions. He highlights successes in completing gaming sessions and engaging with the community, while also addressing challenges faced, particularly in content creation for YouTube and historical replays. Looking ahead, James outlines plans for the third quarter, emphasizing the importance of scheduling and focusing on new games.
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Episode 209: Sitting Down With ... S.T. Patrick!
In this episode, the Tabletop SportCast hosts S.T. Patrick for their annual preview of the upcoming Plaay-Dot-Con event. They discuss various topics including the latest issue of Sports Sim Magazine, the development of The Squared Circle game, and the importance of community events in tabletop gaming. The conversation also touches on the future of the hobby, the role of technology, and the significance of nostalgia in attracting new players. S.T. Patrick shares insights into the challenges of game development and the evolving landscape of tabletop sports games. In this conversation, the hosts discuss the evolution of wrestling shows, the rapid release of college football sets, and the challenges of creating NFL sets. They emphasize the importance of community feedback and thematic sets in college football. The discussion also covers game design challenges, the role of AI in game development, and the balance between creating games for passion versus marketability. The joy of collaborative conversations in game design is highlighted as a key aspect of the hobby.Sport Sim Magazine Facebook PageMatch-Up College Football Facebook PageThe Squared Circle Facebook Page
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Episode 208: Sports Themed Games
In this episode of the Tabletop SportCast, host James Cast discusses the importance of sports-themed games in the tabletop gaming community. He explores how these games can attract new players who may not be interested in traditional simulation games. The conversation covers various popular sports-themed games, their mechanics, and how they can serve as a bridge to engage a wider audience in the sports gaming community.
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