The Game Masters
Forget the news—become a legend. The Game Masters podcast focuses on the content that actually matters to players. Join hosts Stephen Heywood (The Tech Buzz Gaming) and Brandi Ahmer (Gamer Ahmer) for an inside look at everything gaming.
The Game Master
Meet the Hosts:
Brandi Ahmer (Gamer Ahmer) is a YouTube creator, collector, and co-host of The Game Masters podcast. From vintage toys and action figures to full-sized gaming kiosks, Brandi has spent years cultivating one of the most vibrant collections in the community. When she isn't sharing her latest finds or recording with Stephen Heywood, she’s likely providing her audience with the nostalgia and expertise they need to relive their favorite childhood memories.
Stephen Heywood, widely known as The Tech Buzz Gaming, is a seasoned broadcast professional with nearly two decades of experience in live production and video transmission. As a leading voice in the gaming space, Stephen bridges the gap between high-end broadcast technology and enthusiast gaming culture. He is the founder of The Tech Buzz Gaming and co-host of The Game Masters podcast, where he leverages his technical background to move beyond the daily news cycle, focusing instead on deep-dive content, collecting, and industry insights. From managing technical launches for Teradek to building a massive home arcade, Stephen’s career is defined by a passion for the "how" behind the tech.
Episodes
Episodes
Aug 26, 2026
Aug 26, 2026
2 hr 10 min
Today we're talking about those family vacations, road trips, and handhelds. What handhelds did you play with on those trips? What games?
Aug 19, 2026
Aug 19, 2026
1 hr 37 min
We have game nights weekly, most weekends. These are some of the cool things we do and fun things we do. What games do you like to play for family game nights? We discuss it in this episode.
Aug 13, 2026
Aug 13, 2026
1 hr 37 min
Have you seen the price of retro games or video games in general? An already small space is getting smaller. Can people afford to keep collecting, or dare I say, even play? We discuss it tonight!
Aug 6, 2026
Aug 6, 2026
1 hr 41 min
What do you remember as the greatest memories you had with physical media? We talk about it tonight.
Jul 29, 2026
Jul 29, 2026
1 hr 45 min
Should you keep them sealed or open them? That's the question we want to talk about: the pros and cons of keeping collectibles sealed!
Jul 22, 2026
Jul 22, 2026
1 hr 46 min
Well, I predicted this after Sony made their announcement about doing away with physical games. I said I hope I was wrong, but it turns out I wasn't! We talk about it tonight!
Jul 15, 2026
Jul 15, 2026
1 hr 26 min
Is there a system that you were so excited for, and then when you got it, you had buyer's remorse? Maybe the company hyped it up too much? We talk about it today!
Jul 8, 2026
Jul 8, 2026
1 hr 57 min
Is it the end of video game collecting as we know it? With the announcement of Sony and Microsoft on the end of physical disks in 2028 the end of video game collecting for physical? We talk about it here!