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
Jul 30, 2025
Jul 30, 2025
1 hr 50 min
Have you ever heard someone say, "I finally got a grail?" Or "This is a grail!" Is that term overhyped? Overused? We are going to talk about it and show some examples on "The Game Masters!"
Jul 25, 2025
Jul 25, 2025
1 hr 42 min
Do you collect cardboard? We do! In this episode, we look back at the Southeast Game Exchange convention, go over some of our promotional items, and see why people really try to hold onto these items. We show the games we are playing this week, as well as our pickups of the week. As a bonus, we show some more game rooms!
Jul 16, 2025
Jul 16, 2025
1 hr 30 min
A lot of chatter around the community is that retro is dead. We want to talk about this. What do you think? Is retro dead? Is retro game collecting dead? Is modern gaming where it's at? Are we wasting our time collecting?
Jul 11, 2025
Jul 11, 2025
2 hr
In this episode we talk about game rooms, we even show off some of the community game rooms. BUT what happens when tragedy strikes? Floods, natural disasters? How do you protect your investment? You don't want to miss this episode!
Email game rooms to steve@thetechbuzz.net or by DMing us on our social media platforms!
Jul 4, 2025
Jul 4, 2025
1 hr 32 min
We made it to episode 2, and we weren't cancelled, so we want to talk about gaming conventions. There are so many out there, but which ones, in our opinion, are worth going to? In this episode, we talk about the ones we have been to, why we liked them, and why we think you should attend!
Jul 4, 2025
Jul 4, 2025
1 hr 28 min
This is our pilot episode of The Game Masters Podcast! Have you ever wanted to be a game master? Get all the inside information about the news, games, pickups, and games or items you should be watching out for if you're collecting. This show will evolve, and we are super excited to get it kicked off!