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Tabletop SportCast

James Cast
Indiecon
Artificial Intelligence
New York Mets
Baseball
History Maker Baseball
Box Seat Baseball
Digital To Dice
Basketball
The Universal Baseball Association
3D6 Gaming
FDF Fantasy Draft
DMAIC Process
Fast Drive Football
Playtesting
Mixtape Approach To Replay Projects
Tabletop Sportcast
Co-Operative Game Projects
Facebook
Plaay
Football

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

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Latest Episodes

In this episode of the Tabletop SportCast, James sits down with Roy Paeth for a Father’s Day conversation about games, family, community, and finding time for ourselves. Roy shares his journey from Strat-O-Matic Football and Statis-Pro Baseball to re... more

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This week on the Tabletop SportCast, James sits down with Ian Brooke, designer of On Deck Baseball, for a conversation about creating a baseball game that captures more than just stats on a card. Ian shares the game’s origins, the importance of ficti... more

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This episode explores how to categorize tabletop sports projects into five tiers based on size and commitment, helping gamers plan and execute their projects more effectively. The host shares personal insights and frameworks to tailor project scope t... more

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On this episode of the Tabletop SportCast, James explores the art of managing baseball teams in tabletop sports games. He discusses the balance between historical accuracy and personal strategy, from replaying seasons with realistic usage patterns to... more

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Recent Guests

ST. Patrick
Guest on the show discussing their tabletop sports projects and roadmaps
Episode: Episode 253: Sitting Down With ... S.T. Patrick!
Dave Jackson
Fan and promoter of Box Seat Baseball, features on YouTube and in articles
Box Seat Baseball, ST's Magazine
Episode: Episode 242: Talking Box Seat Baseball with Dave Jackson!
Al Wilson
Guest from 3d6 Gaming, discussing the FDF Fantasy Draft expansion
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Episode: Episode 241: Sitting Down With ... Al Wilson!
Andy Sexton
Guest focused on running/co-op projects
Self-hosted co-ops
Episode: Episode 239: Sitting Down With ... Andy Sexton!
Marc Unger
Hobbyist and creator/story lead for the documentary
Episode: Episode 237: Sitting Down With ... Marc Unger & Ron Juckett
Ron Juckett
Broadcasting talent and advocate for the hobby, with a lifelong involvement in sports gaming
Episode: Episode 237: Sitting Down With ... Marc Unger & Ron Juckett
Don Bychowski
Creator/owner of Heritage Championship Wrestling (HCW)
HCW
Episode: Episode 229: Talking Convergence with Don and Kevin
Kevin Lloyd
Creator/owner of North Pole Championship Wrestling (NPCW)
NPCW
Episode: Episode 229: Talking Convergence with Don and Kevin

Host

James Cast
Primary host with frequent episodes on tabletop sports, game design, replays, and conventions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings
  • A Class Act in a Great Hobby

    James Cast is one of the good people in the sports sim gaming world. His show is informative, analytical, and positive. Through his own tabletop experiences, James shares with his audience the methods that have worked for him and those that need reworked. He shares his favorite games, mechanics, and experiences. I can’t say enough good about this show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ST@MWN
    United States4 years ago
  • Great Insight into many Tabletop Sports games

    Tabletop sports is a very niche genre that gets very little coverage. But for those of us with that passion, James Cast fills the void. He brings interesting insight to a variety of sports games by sharing his experiences along with tips and reviews. For the most part, this podcast covers the catalog of PLAAY Games like History Maker Baseball, Hockey Blast, and Highlight Maker Hoops.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JETBatt
    United States4 years ago
  • Great Podcast

    Look forward to each episode. Great content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tacroyle
    United States4 years ago

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Fans appreciate deep dives into specific games and design processes, with candid production notes.
Listeners praise thoughtful, actionable insights and a practical approach to tabletop sports projects.
Audience enjoys coverage of conventions and live events, plus candid takes on AI in hobby content.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 242: Talking Box Seat Baseball with Dave Jackson!
Q: Can you walk us through the key differences between Under The Hood, Easy Play, and Classic versions?
Under The Hood uses more dice and includes auto-hit charts and a pitcher die for nuanced outcomes; Easy Play uses fewer dice and flip cards for guidance; Classic mirrors traditional APBA-like outcomes but with its own card-set logic. All share the same core batter-first mechanic, but the inputs and the flow differ to fit players' preferences.
Episode 242: Talking Box Seat Baseball with Dave Jackson!
Q: What makes Box Seat Baseball stand out compared to other tabletop baseball games?
Its emphasis on the batter card for every at-bat, combined with nuanced pitching influence, ballpark effects, and a sophisticated fatigue system, creates a strong sense of narrative and realism that few other games match.
Episode 242: Talking Box Seat Baseball with Dave Jackson!
Q: How did you get into Box Seat Baseball and what hooked you the most?
I grew up with Stratomatic, explored other games, and then revisited Box Seat during play.com events. The hook was how the game finally clicks—the batter-first flow, the depth of the cards, and the way it captures narrative drama with every at-bat.
Episode 239: Sitting Down With ... Andy Sexton!
Q: What works well in these co-ops?
The jump-in, jump-out model that avoids forcing a full commitment and lets people participate on their own terms, plus flexible game choices and open standards for stats, keeps participation high and momentum going.
Episode 241: Sitting Down With ... Al Wilson!
Q: Do you think the math and balance could be improved with more playtesting, given that you can't test endlessly, and how does community input drive refinements?
Community input via posts and shared results provides real-world data that helps validate or challenge assumptions, which guides adjustments to keep the game fair and engaging.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tabletop SportCast

What is Tabletop SportCast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A show focused on tabletop sports gaming, game design, and project planning, with episodes rotating between interviews, deep-dives on specific games or mechanics, and practical guidance for running replays, playtesting, and event participation. Highlights span design philosophy, production realities, and community dynamics, including discussions on AI's role in development, routing projects through iteration cycles, and live-event coverage at conventions. Notable for its hands-on, hobbyist perspective, long-form interviews, and actionable approaches to assembling, testing, and sharing tabletop sports experiences, often tying together published games, replays, and future roadmaps. Potential listeners may appreciate practical tips, industry i... more

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1. ST. Patrick
2. Dave Jackson
3. Al Wilson
4. Andy Sexton
5. Marc Unger
6. Ron Juckett
7. Don Bychowski
8. Kevin Lloyd

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