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
Sep 24, 2025
Sep 24, 2025
1 hr 36 min
What happened at the convention? What I pick up? What did I see? What are my thoughts? What did we get? This convention season is flying by!
Sep 23, 2025
Sep 23, 2025
46 min
Do you want to know what goes on in our heads at conventions? Do you know what we ACTUALLY do when we go to conventions? Many people think it's a mini vacation, some think it's a lot of work? Some have no idea! We take you on this journey in this remastered version of the podcast LIVE from Cleveland Gaming Classic 2025!
Sep 17, 2025
Sep 17, 2025
1 hr 32 min
Sit back as we recap the Retro World Expo! What happens at these conventions?
Sep 10, 2025
Sep 10, 2025
1 hr 39 min
What happened at the convention? What I pick up? What did I see? What are my thoughts? Watch live!
Sep 3, 2025
Sep 3, 2025
1 hr 2 min
Convention season is upon us and we are headed out to find those deals. Good deals? Bad deals? They are all out there! Today, we talk about some tips we have!
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
1 hr 39 min
Building the retro gaming community and why it matters is something we'll discuss in this episode. The good, the bad the ugly, and then also what we do like and what keeps us going!
Aug 20, 2025
Aug 20, 2025
1 hr 43 min
Why does it feel like your success depends on someone else? You want to collect something, but are told, naaa you don't want to collect that. That's gatekeeping. Unfortunately, every space has it, but why does it? What can we do to change it? Let's talk about it on this show!
Aug 13, 2025
Aug 13, 2025
1 hr 57 min
What is the weirdest place you store video games? Do you have horror stories about game collecting? Guess what, we do! Even if it means in the bathroom...