Tabletop SportCast

James Cast
  • 0.0 (0)
  • GAMES
Tabletop SportCast Podcast

I discuss everything from my tabletop experiences: game reviews, tabletop replays, rules interpretations, and how I plan projects.

  1. 8 SEPT

    Episode 174: Sitting Down With ... Brien Aronov!

    Today we are sitting down with Brien Aronov to talk baseball. We discuss Brien's fascination with Japanese baseball and what we both look for in baseball sims.

    1h 14m

  2. 3 SEPT

    Episode 173: Top 5 Project Ideas for Football Season

    In this episode of the Tabletop SportCast, James Cast discusses various projects that can be done during the football season. He draws inspiration from the Gridiron Games 2024 and his visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. James shares updates on his tabletop projects, including completing the Stratomatic Baseball showcase and the 1984 USFL season replay. He also mentions ongoing projects using Fury Hardball and Stone Cold Hockey.

    32 min

  3. 27 AUG

    Episode 172: The 3rd Anniversary Show ... Live from Canton OH!

    Summary It's the third anniversary of the Tabletop SportCast and what better way to celebrate than to spend a weekend at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, OH with many friends old and new. In today's episode I'll recap the past few years of the podcast, and then sit down with a number of guests from Gridiron Games 2024 to give you their impressions of the weekend first-hand.

    52 min

  4. 18 AUG

    Episode 171: Sitting Down With ... S.T. Patrick!

    Summary In this episode of the Tabletop SportCast, James Cast interviews S.T. Patrick, the creator of The Squared Circle, Match-Up Football, and Sport Sim Magazine. They discuss recent gaming experiences, the latest releases from TSC and Match-Up, and delve into the concept of accuracy in sports simulation games. They explore the challenges of capturing the complexity of real-life performance in a tabletop game and the role of randomness in recreating sports outcomes. They also talk about the 2024 Gridiron Games event and the plans for Matchup Football at the event. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the availability of game design tools and the importance of finding balance and enjoyment in life.

    1h 39m
  5. Episode 170: Catching Up

    13 AUG

    Episode 170: Catching Up

    Summary In this episode, the host provides an update on his tabletop gaming projects and the podcast. He discusses the challenges he has faced in maintaining a schedule and staying on track with his projects. He shares details about his ongoing projects, including History Maker Baseball, LaCrosse Blast Express, and various tournaments. The host also talks about his plans for future projects and the importance of establishing a routine. He concludes by mentioning upcoming interviews and the fourth anniversary show of the podcast. Takeaways Maintaining a schedule and routine is crucial for staying on track with tabletop gaming projects The host is working on various projects, including History Maker Baseball and LaCrosse Blast Express Future projects will include boxing, soccer, basketball, and wrestling The podcast will continue to feature interviews and special episodes The host is planning to establish a new recording schedule and prioritize regular podcast episodes Looking Ahead: Future Projects and the Fourth Anniversary Show Challenges and Adjustments: Finding a Routine for Tabletop Gaming "Maintaining a schedule and routine is crucial for staying on track" "Future projects will include boxing, soccer, basketball, and wrestling" "The podcast will continue to feature interviews and special episodes"

    40 min

  6. 28 JUL

    Episode 169: Sitting Down With ... Arthur Franz of Breakaway Football!

    Arthur Franz, creator of Breakaway Football, discusses his love for football and how it inspired him to create a tabletop football game. He shares his experience as a football coach and how it influenced his game design. The game aims to provide a realistic and enjoyable football experience in a shorter playtime. Each team in the game is based on a real football team, with their own unique playbooks and special abilities. The game allows players to simulate matchups between different teams from different eras, creating intriguing 'what if' scenarios. In this part of the conversation, Arthur Franz IV discusses the teams he has created for Breakaway Football, a tabletop football game. He mentions that he has created representative teams for most of the 32 franchises, with a few exceptions. He talks about the unique abilities and characteristics of some of the teams, such as the Dome Patrol defense of the Saints and the offensive struggles of the 2008 Cardinals. He also discusses the concept of breakaways in the game, where the relationship between the play type and the defense determines the outcome of a play. He explains how offensive and defensive breakaways work and how they add excitement to the game. Additionally, he mentions the development of a solo mode for the game, which allows players to play against an AI opponent. Breakaway Football is a tabletop game that captures the experience of being a head coach. It features a unique play-calling system and a solo mode with a spy mechanic. The spy mechanic allows the AI to cheat in plain sight, balancing the decision quality and preventing players from relying on their best plays. The game also includes a team creator that allows players to recreate their favorite teams. The creator reverse-engineered the decisions made to create the franchises and standardized the playbook valuations. The game has a small footprint and quick setup time. The creators are also working on a dynasty mode expansion that will allow for persistent change season over season. Links Uplink Underground Games: https://uplinkunderground.com/board-games/ Uplink Underground on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@uplinkundergroundgames9259

    1h 34m

  7. 19 JUL

    Classic Replay: Brewing Up Some Rules (Episode 20)

    We're climbing back into the time machine and winding back to October 2021 to Episode 20. In this one I discussed home brew ideas for the tabletop.

    39 min

  8. 10 JUL

    Episode 168: Retrospective for 1986 PGA Mini-Season

    Summary In this episode of the Tabletop SportCast, the host does a retrospective on his recently completed PGA mini season project. He discusses the highlights and challenges of the project, including the scheduling of events and the use of tournament mode in History Maker Golf. He also reflects on what went well and what could have been done differently, such as using actual courses for the majors and tracking results more effectively. The host concludes by sharing his plans for future projects and upcoming episodes of the podcast. Keywords retrospective, PGA mini season, project management, scheduling, tournament mode, History Maker Golf, challenges, highlights, actual courses, tracking results, future projects Takeaways Retrospectives can provide valuable insights into completed projects and help improve future ones. Scheduling events and using tournament mode in History Maker Golf can be challenging but rewarding. Using actual courses for major events can enhance the authenticity of a historical replay. Tracking results effectively is important for keeping records and analyzing performance. Planning and reflecting on projects can lead to better project management and decision-making. Titles The Importance of Tracking Results Reflecting on the PGA Mini Season Project Sound Bites "Deciding to do a mini season" "Using tournament mode for History Maker Golf" "Setting it up for a historical replay" Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview 17:26 Reflecting on the PGA Mini Season Project 24:59 Challenges and Highlights of the Retrospective 28:19 Improving Future Projects with Lessons Learned 37:52 Using Actual Courses for Historical Replays 41:45 The Importance of Tracking Results

    44 min
See All (177)

About

I discuss everything from my tabletop experiences: game reviews, tabletop replays, rules interpretations, and how I plan projects.

Information

  • Creator
    James Cast
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    177
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © James Cast
  • Show Website
    Tabletop SportCast

You Might Also Like

To listen to explicit episodes, sign in.

Stay up to date with this show

Sign in or sign up to follow shows, save episodes and get the latest updates.
Select a country or region

Africa, Middle East, and India

Asia Pacific

Europe

Latin America and the Caribbean

The United States and Canada