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/
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Episode 202: Indi-Con 2025 Recap
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.
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From the Archives: Episode 64, Sitting Down With John McGuinness!
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!
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Episode 201: My Q1 Retrospective
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.
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Episode 200: The Milestone Episode!
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.