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
Jun 17, 2026
Jun 17, 2026
1 hr 44 min
Owning video games this day in age comes with a cost? Buying modern games and "collecting" them may not be a smart idea. Retro may be the way to go. No updates, no downloads, just gaming. The cost with modern games might be never getting a full return on your investment for a code on a disk. We talk about it in this episode!
Jun 10, 2026
Jun 10, 2026
1 hr 55 min
We have come back from CORGSCON, and we give our thoughts and opinions based on what we experienced. Plus much, much more!
Jun 3, 2026
Jun 3, 2026
1 hr 37 min
Lots of things to talk about: new sponsorship, PlayStation State of Play, Corgscon, and more!
May 27, 2026
May 27, 2026
1 hr 59 min
Collecting used to be easy. We used to be able to go to Goodwill, pawnshops, and other mom-and-pop shops to get retro games very cheaply. What happened? We talk about it today!
May 20, 2026
May 20, 2026
1 hr 43 min
Ever get a deal that was too good to be true? You thought, when you get home, you're going to find out it probably was. BUT then it wasn't? We talk about it tonight!
May 13, 2026
May 13, 2026
1 hr 40 min
I know there are certain consoles I have been collecting for, that I wish I held on to as a kid. Games that the prices have gone through the roof or even have become rare. Are there any you regret?
May 6, 2026
May 6, 2026
1 hr 36 min
Have you wanted to start collecting retro? Do you like every console? Are you unsure which console or platform makes sense? We are going to talk about ways to help you get started on your collection journey.
Apr 29, 2026
Apr 29, 2026
1 hr 47 min
When do you slow down collecting? Do you do it when your room is full? Or is it after you stopped collecting?