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A paintball driven podcast that dives into the lives of two of the games most successful athletes. This podcast meant to inspire the current and future generation of players. All things paintball, culture, and personal development. Hosted by Tyler Harmon & Marcello Margott.

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Mike Hinman is the owner of the WCPPL, USXBL Texas & Florida, he is also the head coach of LA Collision. Coming off the biggest WCPPL event ever and a great performance at the NXL Dover, Mike drops knowledge as usual.

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Keith Brown is a professional paintball player for Tampa Bay Damage and the Finals MVP from the NXL Dover City Open. One of the most electric attackers in the game joins us to talk about how he prepares to go into tournaments both physically and ment... more

CJ Canter is a professional paintball player for the Los Angeles Ironmen. Coming off one of their best performances in years at the NXL Dover City Open, CJ was an internal part of the teams success. Tune in to find out what the secret sauce was to th... more

Drew Bell is a professional paintball player for the CK Hurricanes. One of the best players to ever come out of Louisiana sits down and shares his journey with us. Tap in to find out what is cooking up with one of the corner stones of the CK Hurrican... more

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Recent Guests

CJ Canter
Professional paintball player for LA Ironmen
LA Ironmen
Episode: #339 - CJ Canter
Drew Bell
CK Hurricanes front runner, pro paintball player
CK Hurricanes
Episode: #338 - Drew Bell
Pat McKenna
Co-founder/lead at Paintball Stats
Paintball Stats
Episode: #336 - NXL Dover Layout review
Sam Monville
Co-founder/lead at Paintball Stats
Paintball Stats
Episode: #336 - NXL Dover Layout review
Kinman Covey
Creator/Host at Paintball Network TV
Paintball Network TV
Episode: #335 - Kinman Covey | Paintball Network TV
Alex Penkin
Executive Chef at Juniper & Ivy
Juniper & Ivy
Episode: #335 - Kinman Covey | Paintball Network TV
Jon Michael Woodley
Professional paintball player, NYX veteran returning to pro scene
New York Xtreme (NYX)
Episode: #334 - Jon "LJ" Woodley
Thomas Hara
Pro paintball player known as Thomas Aura during this episode
Red Legion
Episode: #332 - Thomas Hara
Nick Cucuzza
Filmmaker and editor behind Reckoning/DIRTR projects including Immortal
Cucuzza Productions
Episode: #331 - Nick Cucuzza & Arthur Dolzhansky

Hosts

Tyler Harmon
Host of the show; active pro player with a focus on leadership and game philosophy.
Marcello Margott
Co‑host; co‑leader in shaping the show's tone and guest selection.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 629 ratings
  • The best

    S tier production value. PTG on top

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Katkrasher
    United Statesa month ago
  • Fantastic content

    There is a ton of amazing content here. Love those crazy behind the scenes stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brandon_J_Scott
    United States9 months ago
  • Great podcast to stay in tune with what’s going on in the industry of paintball. Top tier pro players share their experiences and interview people influencing the sport at all levels.

    Audible
    5
    Brandon Martin
    United States2 years ago
  • Grow the sport

    Great podcast to stay in tune with what’s going on in the industry of paintball. Top tier pro players share their experiences and interview people influencing the sport at all levels.

    Audible
    5
    Brandon Martin
    United States2 years ago
  • Let’s gooooooo!!!

    BEST. IN. THA BIZ. 🎤⬇️💥

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    phezzy1052
    United States3 years ago

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The show is seen as highly insightful for improving play and understanding paintball culture.
Listeners praise production quality and storytelling, with guests who add deep expertise.
Fans value the authentic conversations and practical takeaways from elite players and industry leaders.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#340 - Keith Brown
Q: What was the most pivotal moment for you in the Dover event finals?
The moment when I made the call and executed a high-risk cross-field move, taking the opportunity to push through and secure key kills, which shifted the pressure and helped us close out the match.
#338 - Drew Bell
Q: How has the Hurricanes' roster change impacted the team's play?
The inclusion of Konstantin Fedorov and John Brinkman brought new leadership, financial backing, and a shift toward more aggressive, first-to-attack play, while maintaining core team chemistry.
#338 - Drew Bell
Q: What were the major injuries and how did you cope?
He details two ACL tears, microfracture surgery, and lengthy recoveries, including the emotional and financial hurdles, plus the role of family and medical teams in the comeback.
#338 - Drew Bell
Q: How did you get into paintball and reach pro level?
Drew Bell describes starting with his brothers and local fields, progressively improving through local tournaments, mentors, and ultimately joining Avalanche in 2009 before ACL injuries interrupted and then reignited his pro career with Hurricanes.
#337 - Alex "Mouse" Goldman
Q: What goes into Mouse's daily preparation and finals mindset?
Mouse describes being routine‑driven with a focus on mobility, weight training, clean eating, and recovery, emphasizing mental preparation, family pride, and the calm, introverted nature that fuels his on‑field focus; finals prep centers on fine‑tuning and team confidence based on prior training.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Play The Game

What is Play The Game about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on paintball culture, history, and personal development through candid conversations with top players, coaches, media creators, and industry leaders. Episodes frequently explore career pivots, team dynamics, leadership, and the evolving business side of pro paintball, including sponsorships, stadium events, and media production. A standout trait is the deep storytelling quality, balancing tactical insights with behind‑the‑scenes anecdotes, making it engaging for players aiming to elevate their game and for fans seeking a richer view of the sport's ecosystem. The format often blends practical training philosophy, veteran mentorship, and forward‑looking discussions about growth, media, and fan engagement, yielding fresh take... more

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2. Drew Bell
3. Pat McKenna
4. Sam Monville
5. Kinman Covey
6. Alex Penkin
7. Jon Michael Woodley
8. Thomas Hara

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