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Games And Not Games @gamesandnotgames.com · 22/02/2026

Resident Evil x Porsche event was quite literally Games and Not Games. 🔥

Isaiah standing next to a Leon standee and a Porsche. He’s wearing tan converse, green pants, a black hoodie, a white lakers hat, and a grey sling bag

Janet standing in the same spot except she isn’t blocking grace ashcrofts standee. Janet is wearing a black leather jacket and blue jeans.

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Games And Not Games @gamesandnotgames.com · 15/02/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day from The Gangcast! 🫶 We’re playing games together on our new/updated PC setups.

Janet and Isaiah using their hands to make a heart together. They are leaning from their PC set ups.

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Games And Not Games @gamesandnotgames.com · 22/07/2025

Pardon our break. Summer travel interrupts our recording schedule. But here’s a picture of our cat.

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Games And Not Games @gamesandnotgames.com · 07/07/2025

Slay the Spire & Anime? This is an @isaiahsmith.dev coded episode for sure. Hear about @gameonysus.bsky.social's first impressions on one of Isaiah's favorite games, the Frieren panel, & more Audio: gamesandnotgames.com/gangcast Video: tinyurl.com/5n6rdccw Poll of the Show: gamesandnotgames.com/poll

Gangcast thumbnail. Text says slay the spire and anime expo 2025.

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Games And Not Games @gamesandnotgames.com · 30/06/2025

Everyone congratulate @isaiahsmith.dev on his new job! (& keep him in mind for your web dev needs bc he's still taking clients). We are waking up early now & struggling to find time to game. Audio: gamesandnotgames.com/gangcast Video: tinyurl.com/5n95xfhu Poll of the Show: gamesandnotgames.com/poll

Gangcast thumbnail. Images are Miss Minutes and a guy working at a laptop. Text says finding time to game and new job = new routines

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Games And Not Games @gamesandnotgames.com · 17/06/2025

WE BACK! We talk Switch 2, going to baseball games, and getting (back) into collecting cards. Audio: gamesandnotgames.com/gangcast Video: tinyurl.com/2rrwc3hd Poll of the Show: gamesandnotgames.com/poll

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Games And Not Games @gamesandnotgames.com · 20/05/2025

We talk about what it’s like when one hates a game the other loves, what it means to “Hate Finish” a game, and more (GAMES). Then we play a new game of “Guess The Character” (NOT GAMES). Audio: gamesandnotgames.com/gangcast Video: tinyurl.com/yc649r9z Poll of the Show: gamesandnotgames.com/poll

Gangcast youtube thumbnail. Text says Hating/Loving Games and Guess The Character. Key art features Hazel from South of Midnight and the main character from Prince of Persia

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Games And Not Games @gamesandnotgames.com · 13/05/2025

Bruce's health update (he's okay!). Then we talk about our Game of the Year contenders so far (GAMES). Then we talk about recent developments in Janet’s anime journey! (NOT GAMES). Ep. 36 Audio: gamesandnotgames.com/gangcast Video: tinyurl.com/27myxyx6 Poll of the Show: gamesandnotgames.com/poll

YouTube thumbnail. Text says Early GOTY Check-In, Anime Hit and Miss. Key images are from Split Fiction and That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime.

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Games And Not Games @gamesandnotgames.com · 07/05/2025

Frequent Gangcast guest Bruce had a medial emergency this past weekend. If you have the means to do so consider donating to help us pay off his medical debt.

Janet and Isaiah recording the podcast with Bruce on Janet’s lap.

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Games And Not Games @gamesandnotgames.com · 10/04/2025

Live now for the Triple-I Initiative 2025 indie showcase. Come through! Twitch.tv/gamesandnotgames

Self of Janet, Isaiah, and their cat Bruce

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Games And Not Games @gamesandnotgames.com · 08/04/2025

Here’s a before and after of how things were at the time of the recording vs a spontaneous post-recording re-org so the tvs are now side by side 😅 Not the best photos for overall room layout but should hopefully get the idea across?

2 TVs in the living room on adjacent walls

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Games And Not Games @gamesandnotgames.com · 07/04/2025

We talk about our gaming setup and how we play together almost all the time. And we finally talk about how we budget our money (we've had this on our list since we started the show) - Ep.32 Audio: gamesandnotgames.com/gangcast Video: tinyurl.com/32nw36za Poll of the Show: gamesandnotgames.com/poll

Gangcast YouTube Thumbnail. Text says Dual Gaming Setup + Budgeting Our Money. Art is clipart of someone gaming and a picture of scrooge mcduck.

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Games And Not Games @gamesandnotgames.com · 02/04/2025

We’re live and barely alive. Twitch.tv/GamesAndNotGames

Nintendo direct and my stream overlay on my TV

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Games And Not Games @gamesandnotgames.com · 02/04/2025

We’re going to be live reacting to the Switch 2 at the ungodly hour of 6 am PT on our Twitch so make sure you’re following us on there! Twitch.tv/GamesAndNotGames

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Games And Not Games @gamesandnotgames.com · 01/04/2025

New Gangcast! GDC 2025 (Xbox indies & fantastic talks) and the results of our first race of the year and first 10k together! - Ep.31 Audio: gamesandnotgames.com/gangcast Video: gamesandnotgames.com/youtube Poll of the Show: gamesandnotgames.com/poll

YouTube thumbnail with a picture of Janet Garcia, Jill Grodt , and Isaiah Smith. Text says "Going to GDC 2025 + Our first 10k together"

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Games And Not Games @gamesandnotgames.com · 03/03/2025

New Gangcast! Gaming Time Capsule Pt. 3 (Wii, DS, PS3, PSP, Xbox 360) and finally talking about Frieren (featuring a spoilerfree section before a full spoilercast) - Ep.29 Audio: gamesandnotgames.com/gangcast Video: gamesandnotgames.com/youtube Poll of the Show: gamesandnotgames.com/poll

YouTube thumbnail with a picture of GLaDOS, Sackboy, and Frieren. Text says "gaming time capsule + Frieren Spoilercast"

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Games And Not Games @gamesandnotgames.com · 24/02/2025

Gaming Time Capsule Pt 2, Seeing The Lakers w/ Luka and Soccer at Goalchella - The Gangcast Ep.28 Audio: gamesandnotgames.com/gangcast Video: gamesandnotgames.com/youtube Poll of the Show: gamesandnotgames.com/poll

YouTube Thumbnail that says Gaming Time Capsule Part 2 + Lakers Suite Tickets and "Goalchella." Janet and Isaiah are both wearing Lakers hats. Janet is holding a LA Galaxy soccer ball and Isaiah is holding the PS1.

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Games And Not Games @gamesandnotgames.com · 17/02/2025

No new Gangcast this week but enjoy this photo of our cat Bruce in her new dodgers jersey.

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Games And Not Games @gamesandnotgames.com · 04/02/2025

Reposting bc there was a typo! Here is What We've Been Playing and How We Have Conquered Time Itself. Audio: gamesandnotgames.com/gangcast Video: gamesandnotgames.com/youtube Poll of the Show: gamesandnotgames.com/poll

Show Thumbnail. We are smiling at the camera. On the wall is a helmet, clock, and steam deck. Text says "Nailing Infested Bugs, Sick Snow Jumps, and Time Management as Freelancers"

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Games And Not Games @gamesandnotgames.com · 03/02/2025

What We've Been Playing and How We Have Conquered Time Itself. Audio: gamesandnotgames.com/gangcast Video: gamesandnotganes.com/youtube Poll of the Show: gamesandnotgames.com/poll

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Games And Not Games @gamesandnotgames.com · 20/01/2025

Switch 2 has finally been confirmed! TikTok died (and came back to life after we recorded sort of) and we talk birthdays. Audio: thegangcast.gamesandnotgames.com Video: tinyurl.com/3mw3nwfj Poll of the Show: gamesandnotgames.com/poll

YouTube Thumbnail. Text says Nintendo Switch 2 Official Reveal + TikTok Goodbyes and Birthday Celebrations. We are in the studio laughing and holding coffees.

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Games And Not Games @gamesandnotgames.com · 19/12/2024

Looks like @isaiahsmith.dev may have his Nine Sols strategy down.

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Games And Not Games @gamesandnotgames.com · 18/12/2024

How'd we do at TGA Predictions? What does our PlayStation Wrapped and Apple Replay say about us? And welcome back trello! YouTube: tinyurl.com/2s33ms9e Spotify: tinyurl.com/muc3scx9 Apple: tinyurl.com/yyhc9cvd

YouTube Thumbnail. Background has PlayStation stuff and two vinyl (Gemini Rights by Steve Lacy and Blonde by Frank Ocean). Text says TGA Results, PlayStation Wrap-Up, + Apple Replay, Bringing Trello Back

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Games And Not Games @gamesandnotgames.com · 09/12/2024

We're Chasing Video Game Fun and Becoming MLS Cup Champions in this week's episode of The Gangcast. Spotify: tinyurl.com/kx7tjm9d Podcast: tinyurl.com/4jadfaar Video: tinyurl.com/bdh4k58r

Thumbnail with Me and Isaiah's hands in the air. Text overlay says "Chasing Video Game Fun + Becoming MLS Cup Champions." Background has LA Galaxy merch on the wall as well as the Steam Deck and PS 30th Anniversary Controller.

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Games And Not Games @gamesandnotgames.com · 03/12/2024

We talk about the games we played on thanksgiving and get ready to put up the tree. Apple: tinyurl.com/mvdkjxkm Spotify: tinyurl.com/4jezt7he YouTube: tinyurl.com/4p3vv6jr

Thumbnail with us on our set. The background has a LA Galaxy scarf, a vitamix blender, and some board games.

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Games And Not Games @gamesandnotgames.com · 27/11/2024

The Game Awards nominations dropped so obviously we had to give our picks and predictions. We also get into Deadpool and Wolverine now that it's on streaing platforms. YouTube: tinyurl.com/48z4pmct Spotify: tinyurl.com/4zsn6arw Apple: tinyurl.com/42sh75py

Youtube thumbnail for the episode. We are sitting at our set, laughing into the mic. Text says The Game Awards Our Picks and Predictions + Deadpool & Wolverine Spoilercast

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Games And Not Games @gamesandnotgames.com · 19/11/2024

Big brain game and a no brain game + we went to the Intuit Dome and back to the gym. Video: tinyurl.com/mrx5a33u Apple: tinyurl.com/3h6arrpv Spotify: tinyurl.com/ydp4y98r

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Games And Not Games @gamesandnotgames.com · 11/11/2024

We previewed Crimson Desert, hate finished rebirth, and talked about the wild amount of music Janet listens to. Video: youtu.be/oa4mo_IIVqU Spotify: tinyurl.com/4b488kfj Apple: tinyurl.com/4k62wbe5

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Games And Not Games @gamesandnotgames.com · 04/11/2024

Surprising no one (except Isaiah) Isaiah beat Janet at the new Pokemon TCG, they share their trophies list, talk about where they like to work, and draft the most iconic trios. video: tinyurl.com/mvbemncs Spotify: tinyurl.com/ykwmr7n6 Apple: tinyurl.com/bdz636ct

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Games And Not Games @gamesandnotgames.com · 29/10/2024

Hear about our fun and struggle playing the Exit game, what's in our 2024 backlog, how things are going on Bluesky, and some community questions. Spotify: tinyurl.com/27n5rc6u Apple: tinyurl.com/bdejuzrd YouTube: tinyurl.com/43hav4u8

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Games And Not Games @gamesandnotgames.com · 23/10/2024

Going live playing Metaphor: ReFantazio for a bit, come through! twitch.tv/gamesandnotg...

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Games And Not Games @gamesandnotgames.com · 21/10/2024

We finally started playing Gloomhaven again, played Pokemon Fire Red for charity, and watched Scream for the first time. Spotify: tinyurl.com/3vfnh3uh Apple Music: tinyurl.com/yc3p67z6 Video: tinyurl.com/428rkswc

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Games And Not Games @gamesandnotgames.com · 17/10/2024

We're live! Donate to the Heart Association and name a pokemon! tinyurl.com/yrxjsr5f Watch here Twitch.tv/gamesandnotgames

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Games And Not Games @gamesandnotgames.com · 14/10/2024

We're loving Metaphor: ReFantazio, made our first game together, and got LA Galaxy Season tickets. Apple: tinyurl.com/2hm74jj3 Spotify: tinyurl.com/4e9e26j4 Video: tinyurl.com/u4neymdp

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Games And Not Games @gamesandnotgames.com · 07/10/2024

We platinumed Astro Bot, Isaiah finally played Starfield, & both of us are into Echoes of Wisdom. We also catch up on some anime & movies feat. finally watching Little Fockers. Spotify: tinyurl.com/3sukrbs3 Apple: tinyurl.com/huf2azvt Video: tinyurl.com/3vr2cpv4

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Games And Not Games @gamesandnotgames.com · 30/09/2024

Isaiah visits Janet's hometown, Chicago, for the first time ever! Get into the food, touristy things, and personal lore. Video version: tinyurl.com/mvyp7vaf Spotify: tinyurl.com/yc6d88zc Apple: tinyurl.com/34rz7sra

Us laughing and holding our pinkies together on set.

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Games And Not Games @gamesandnotgames.com · 09/09/2024

We took our show on the road. All aboard for the Traincast! Apple: tinyurl.com/yradtzw7 Spotify: tinyurl.com/52z456zs Video version: tinyurl.com/4935tcsw

Youtube thunbnail of us on the amtrak train. You can see blurry trees out the window. We are both laughing and holding tiny DJI mics.

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Games And Not Games @gamesandnotgames.com · 12/08/2024

Your episode 5 is getting cold! Apple: tinyurl.com/4thkxrs3 Spotify: tinyurl.com/2b3emdc4 Video Version: tinyurl.com/y8ay4xm4

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Games And Not Games @gamesandnotgames.com · 06/08/2024

Podcast dropped at our usual Monday 10 am time but the promo came a bit later. 🤫 We play Video Game Guess Who and talk about the snacks & chain restaurants that made us: Apple: tinyurl.com/ekt9cyd5 Spotify: tinyurl.com/3ztwpyjx Video Version: tinyurl.com/yzjum4nf

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Games And Not Games @gamesandnotgames.com · 29/07/2024

Episode 3 is here! Our Gaming Choices and Lifestyle Loyalties. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3twG... Video Version: youtu.be/JF6Pxjauul8?...

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Games And Not Games @gamesandnotgames.com · 22/07/2024

Episode 2 is here! Our Most Anticipated Games and Most Dreaded To-Dos. Apple: tinyurl.com/2v48r5eh Spotify: tinyurl.com/5h784b54 Also on every other podcast service. Video version (now in 4K!): youtu.be/xdvFYWOiNSc

Isaiah holding a moleskin notebook and Janet holding a book called Start Finishing. They're each pointing at each other's text. Title says Most anticipated games most dreaded to-dos.

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Games And Not Games @gamesandnotgames.com · 15/07/2024

This is your chance to say "I've been listening since episode 1." Apple Podcasts: tinyurl.com/32ms6d99 Spotify: tinyurl.com/9wahyvde Video version: youtu.be/Pkt9KrPAclM

YouTube Thumbnail. It's the podcast setup between Janet and Isaiah. Both are laughing/smiling behind the mics as they each sit on a matching black sofa/armchair, respectively. Text says Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Studio Revamp, Overcooked, Anime Expo.

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