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Extremely Casual Gamers - With Ellie, Chris & Guy

Ellie Harwood, Chris Key, Guy Mansell
Fortnite
Wellington Paranormal
Elden Ring
Video Games
Pokemon
Ghost Of Tsushima
Stardew Valley
It Takes Two
Split Fiction
The Last Of Us
Helldivers 2
Minecraft
Pokémon
Playstation 2
The Sims
Tales Of the Shire
Cyberpunk
Call Of Duty
Dungeons & Dragons
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A weekly casual gaming podcast for the everyday gamer. Hosted by mobile gamer Ellie Harwood. Featuring big game trophy hunter Chris Key. And Mr gives-up-halfway-through gamer, Guy Mansell.

Throw in a dash of gaming news, personal reviews and you've got the ECG Podcast.

This is a Frank Podcast.

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PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes204Founded3 years ago
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On today’s bonus episode of ECG, the group attempt to discuss their favourite songs from video games without breaching copyright.

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On this week’s episode of ECG, Ellie “clears the air” around a nasty rumour that spread while she was away, Chris turns into a video game wedding planner, and Guy spills coffee on his new sweat shirt.

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On today’s bonus episode, Guy presents Ellie and Bree with a handful of video game characters, and they’ve gotta assemble the best team.

Who will captain the winners?

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On this week’s episode, Chris is away so we’ve got our mate Bree Tomasel filling in and she’s brought in an amazing childhood treasure that could be worth a lot of money now. Plus, we debrief on the latest news in everyone’s life.

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Recent Guests

Bree Tomasell
Guest, host on Celebrity Treasure Islands
Celebrity Treasure Islands
Episode: DLC - Assembling the Perfect Game Show Team
Ross Goldby
Listener guest, also known as SoryaBlog, Irish-based gamer
Independent listener
Episode: Episode 120 - Tale of the Whale Teeth Smugglers
Kiwi Sims Kate
Sims streamer and content creator who recently created lots for The Sims Adventure Awaits DLC.
Episode: DLC - Kiwisimskate
Nolan North
Prolific voice actor known for roles in video games like Uncharted and The Last of Us.
Episode: DLC - Nolan North
Rob Davis
Campaign director at Suckerpunch Productions
Suckerpunch Productions
Episode: DLC - Rob Davis from Suckerpunch Productions
James Pugsley
Radio personality and casual gamer
Radio Horaki
Episode: Ep94: Honking the Goose
Nicola Best
Game programmer at Weta Workshop
Weta Workshop
Episode: DLC - Nicola Best from Weta Workshop, talking Tales Of The Shire
Meg Mansell
Mother, radio host, and casual gamer
Episode: DLC: Meg Mansell!
Bree Tomasel
TV host and author, known for Celebrity Treasure Island and as a radio host at ZM
TVNZ
Episode: Expansion Pack - Bree Tomasel

Hosts

Ellie Harwood
Host of ECG with broad gaming interests and community focus
Chris Key
Co-host contributing gaming insights and reactions
Guy Mansell
Co-host providing banter and gaming perspectives

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 292 ratings
  • Great podcast

    Just listened to every episode and now I’m sad 🥲 I have to wait weekly for releases. That’s my only problem, I wish there was more than one a week!!love you guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Baileywillishell
    New Zealand5 months ago
  • Great podcast 😛

    Legendary podcast love listening to them yarn about random stuff. Love the antidotes haha x

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    old.mate_
    New Zealanda year ago
  • Awesome

    Amazing podcast! It is super entertaining and fun!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Akatoriz
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love this Podcast

    Excellent podcast, keep up with the good work. Been listening to you guys since the beginning of the podcast from episode 4 till now. Would be nice to have more than one podcast a week.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nic.Y21
    New Zealanda year ago
  • Forever gamer

    Guys just started podcast listening so far love it keep it up love u guys hope to meet up one day in game or real life or (armageddon) 👌 cheers mike

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gamer mikey
    New Zealand2 years ago

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Casual and relatable gamers with friendly vibe and strong group chemistry.
Listener interaction and community feel are standout strengths.
Great for listeners who want gaming talk without heavy critique or pretension.
NZ-centric humor and warmth make it easy to binge.

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Episode 115 - Snack bracket admin
Q: Are you going to do that?
Yeah, I mean, I guess it's just a... This is what I want to discuss.
Episode 113 - Sam grew up poor
Q: How do you guys feel about the closing down of physical gaming stores?
It is a bit sad, because it means gaming is becoming very much digital, and the culture of going to the store is fading away.
DLC - Nolan North
Q: What draws you to the darker characters?
North enjoys the opportunity to explore complex characters, arguing that playing villains allows for a deeper performance that doesn't shy away from their actions.
DLC - Nolan North
Q: How did you get into voice acting in the first place?
After a shoulder injury ended his baseball dreams, North took an acting class and eventually ventured into voice acting, encouraged by a friend's agent and his wife.
DLC - No Man’s PreOrder
Q: Has there been a game that you were really looking forward to coming out that was a complete letdown when it actually came out?
Yes, many games like Fable 2 and Gran Turismo 7 have disappointed after rushing to release.

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This show offers casual, humorous conversations around video games, gaming culture, and everyday life with a warm, community-driven vibe. Episodes mix light tech news, nostalgia, and personal anecdotes with frequent banter, guest appearances, and interactive segments that invite listener participation. The trio's chemistry—characterized by playful banter, shared memories, and broad gaming interests—helps make complex topics approachable for a broad gaming audience, from casual players to more dedicated fans. Noteworthy traits include NZ-based humor, strong sense of community engagement, and a willingness to riff on topics from serious ethics in gaming to goofy hypotheticals, all delivered in a laid-back, inclusive style.

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1. Bree Tomasell
2. Ross Goldby
3. Kiwi Sims Kate
4. Nolan North
5. Rob Davis
6. James Pugsley
7. Nicola Best
8. Meg Mansell

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