In this episode of the Tabletop SportCast, host James Cast recaps his experiences at Digital to DiceCon, sharing his top moments from the event. He emphasizes the importance of community engagement, the joy of conversations with fellow gamers, and the excitement of discovering new games. The episode highlights the significance of swag bags, raffle prizes, and reconnecting with friends, while also discussing the future of the tabletop gaming hobby and the potential for growth within the community.

In this episode of the Tabletop SportCast, host James Cast explores the principles of Taoism as illustrated through the character of Ted Lasso. The discussion delves into themes such as potential, effortless action, authentic power, compassion, and the dangers of over-striving, all while connecting these ideas to the world of tabletop gaming. Listeners are encouraged to embrace these principles in their gaming experiences, fostering a more enjoyable and fulfilling hobby.

In this episode of Tabletop SportCast, host James Cast discusses various tabletop sports topics, including a recap of a recent dodgeball tournament and an ongoing English Premier League project. The main focus is on the game Bank Shot Basketball by Sideline Strategy Games, exploring its mechanics, components, and gameplay experience. The episode concludes with a preview of the next episode's theme centered around the TV show Ted Lasso.

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This week I am presenting a classic episode, my 1st interview on the Tabletop SportCast with the one and only ... Travis Jansen!

In this episode of the Tabletop SportCast, host James Cast interviews Al Wilson, the creator of 3D6 Gaming, about the upcoming release of the Commissioner's Handbook for Fast-Inning Baseball. They discuss the evolution of the game, the importance of community feedback, and the innovative features that allow players to create their own baseball universes. Key topics include the prospect pipeline, financial systems, and the Hall of Fame path, which adds depth to player development and aging. Al also shares insights on the role of AI in game design and the potential for future expansions.https://www.3d6-gaming.com/

In this episode of the Tabletop SportCast, host James Cast provides a detailed recap of his experiences at Indi-Con 2025 and discusses his recent project involving the 1970 Stars for Red, White and Blue Racin'. He shares insights on the event's organization, the gaming community's engagement, and the highlights of his tabletop gaming projects, including the 1956 World Series and the English Premiership League season.

With my travels to IndiCon 25 this past weekend, there was no time to record a new episode, so I'm bringing back one of my first interviews (technically third) with John McGuinness!

In this episode of Tabletop SportCast, host James Cast reflects on the first quarter of 2025. He discusses his gaming achievements, including the number of sessions played and games completed, while also addressing challenges faced during the quarter. The episode highlights plans for the upcoming quarter, including participation in live events like IndiCon 25, and a preview of new projects. James shares insights on podcast analytics and the importance of maintaining momentum in tabletop gaming.

In this milestone 200th episode of the Tabletop SportCast, host James Cast reflects on the journey of the show. He answers audience questions, sharing insights on balancing life and projects, the evolution of tabletop games, AI, projects, etc. The episode concludes with a look ahead at the next 100 episodes.

In this episode of the Tabletop SportCast, host James Cast reflects on the current state of the podcast as he prepares for the milestone 200th episode. He shares updates on various sports events, discusses his gaming projects, and outlines future plans for the podcast, including upcoming live events and game design insights.