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
Jan 21, 2026
Jan 21, 2026
1 hr 7 min
When things go wrong, blame the YouTubers. When you don't get what you want, blame the YouTubers. When prices on video games go up, we blame the YouTubers, right?
Jan 15, 2026
Jan 15, 2026
58 min
How do you feel about video game resellers? Good? Bad? Ugly? Should they be supported? We talk about it!
Jan 7, 2026
Jan 7, 2026
1 hr 41 min
A new year, new conventions, new collecting options, but are you debating why you're doing this? Have you thought about quitting the scene? We talk about it!
Dec 31, 2025
Dec 31, 2025
40 min
In this Live and in-person episode of The Game Masters, Brandi and I discuss the future, what we'd like to see, and what maybe you guys would want for the show!
Dec 24, 2025
Dec 24, 2025
32 min
Merry Christmas, everyone! On this special Christmas episode, we sit down with Brian Wizzner of the Pittsburgh Gaming Expo and talk about a lot of cool things! Enjoy this special Christmas episode.
Dec 17, 2025
Dec 17, 2025
1 hr 41 min
Do you remember your first gaming holiday moment? Do you remember waking up on Christmas morning, after asking for that Nintendo or Sega system? Maybe that game you just couldn't wait to get? We'll talk about it tonight!
Dec 10, 2025
Dec 10, 2025
1 hr 46 min
For those of us who collect, did you ever stop and think about where your collection would go in the event that you pass away? What is your plan?
Dec 3, 2025
Dec 3, 2025
1 hr 5 min
There are all kinds of collectors. Completionists, single system, even those who "collect" because their friends are collecting, and it seems like the cool thing to do. So what do you get that gamer who has everything? We are gonna talk about it today!