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    The Gangcast

    Janet Garcia and Isaiah Smith talk Games and Not Games every week. The Games section includes topics like what we’ve been playing, co-op adventures, opinions on the industry etc. and the Not Games section includes lighthearted conversations and debates, events we attend together, movies, shows, and more.

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    Latest Episodes:
    Dissecting puzzle game genres and using our new eReaders Aug 24, 2026
    Show notes

    Janet and Isaiah spend almost a whole episode’s length diving into the many different sub-genres of "puzzle games”, what are various examples of each sub-genre, and what types of games they would group together and why (GAMES). Then the gang talks about the new eReaders they each got! While both are cool in their own right, Isaiah can’t help but feel left out with his purchase and debates if he should join Janet with the Kobo brand vs his micro-reader (NOT GAMES).

    Poll of the Show:
    https://gamesandnotgames.com/poll


    Timestamps:

    • 00:00 Intro
    • 00:18 Catching Up
    • 00:50 Games / The many genres of puzzle games
    • 01:43:54 Not Games / Changing our habits with eReaders
    • 02:23:16 Poll of the Show
    • 02:32:04 Outro

    Send your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.com
    For more Games And Not Games:

    • YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGames
    • Twitch.tv/GamesAndNotGames
    • BlueSky: @GamesAndNotGames.com
    • TikTok, Instagram, Threads: @GamesAndNotGames
    • Backloggd: GamesAndNotGames

    Follow the hosts:

    • Janet: @gameonysus.bsky.social
    • Isaiah: @isaiahsmith.dev
    Avoiding the Hate Finish and New Year Resolutions Check-In Aug 11, 2026
    Show notes

    Janet and Isaiah talk about being better people and learning to reject the dreaded “Hate Finish” that’s held them captive before. They also talk about some recent games they’ve been playing and how Janet is learning to love incremental games (GAMES). Then the gang goes over their Lock-Ins and Leave-Its from the beginning of the year and grade themselves on how they’re doing, what adjustments they need to make, and make some realistic pivots to make sure they end the year strong with their resolutions (NOT GAMES).

    Poll of the Show:
    https://gamesandnotgames.com/poll


    Timestamps:

    • 00:00 Intro
    • 00:18 Catching Up
    • 02:06 Games / The "Hate Finish"
    • 01:01:52 Not Games / Resolutions Check-in
    • 01:51:52 Poll of the Show
    • 01:54:20 Outro

    Send your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.com
    For more Games And Not Games:

    • YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGames
    • Twitch.tv/GamesAndNotGames
    • BlueSky: @GamesAndNotGames.com
    • TikTok, Instagram, Threads: @GamesAndNotGames
    • Backloggd: GamesAndNotGames

    Follow the hosts:

    • Janet: @gameonysus.bsky.social
    • Isaiah: @isaiahsmith.dev
    Big Walk and Collecting Pokemon Cards Aug 03, 2026
    Show notes

    Janet and Isaiah talk about their time so far playing Big Walk, the new prox chat puzzle game by House House. While still pretty early, the gang tries their best to describe what they game is and what makes it so fun WITHOUT giving anything away so that you can experience it for yourself still (GAMES). Then they talk about the latest hobby in the house, Pokemon card collecting. What started off as a spur of the moment browse at Anime Expo has turned into the two going to all the local card shops in search of cards featuring art by Yuka Morii for Janet and any cards of the original 151 Pokemon for Isaiah (NOT GAMES).

    Poll of the Show:
    https://gamesandnotgames.com/poll


    Timestamps:

    • 00:00 Intro
    • 00:18 Catching Up
    • 05:17 Games / TKTKTK
    • 42:49 Not Games / TKTKTK
    • 01:31:20 Poll of the Show
    • 01:44:21 Outro

    Send your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.com
    For more Games And Not Games:

    • YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGames
    • Twitch.tv/GamesAndNotGames
    • BlueSky: @GamesAndNotGames.com
    • TikTok, Instagram, Threads: @GamesAndNotGames
    • Backloggd: GamesAndNotGames

    Follow the hosts:

    • Janet: @gameonysus.bsky.social
    • Isaiah: @isaiahsmith.dev
    Playing Resident Evil 5 together and attending Anime Expo 2026 Jul 27, 2026
    Show notes

    Janet and Isaiah go over their time playing through Resident Evil 5 together. It’s a replay for Isaiah but a first for Janet so they talk about what they expected, how the game compares to some of the other Resident Evil games, and what’s next for the duo to co-op (GAMES). Then they talk about going to Anime Expo 2026! Having gone last year they generally know what to expect (or so they thought), but each year shows it’s going to be a little bit different from the year before. They talk about what changed this year, what panels they managed to attend, and also go over their haul of purchases (NOT GAMES).

    Poll of the Show:
    https://gamesandnotgames.com/poll


    Timestamps:

    • 00:00 Intro
    • 00:18 Catching Up
    • 02:36 Games / Resident Evil 5
    • 55:16 Not Games / Anime Expo 2026
    • 01:43:14 Poll of the Show
    • 01:48:22 Outro

    Send your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.com
    For more Games And Not Games:

    • YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGames
    • Twitch.tv/GamesAndNotGames
    • BlueSky: @GamesAndNotGames.com
    • TikTok, Instagram, Threads: @GamesAndNotGames
    • Backloggd: GamesAndNotGames

    Follow the hosts:

    • Janet: @gameonysus.bsky.social
    • Isaiah: @isaiahsmith.dev
    Rebuilding Towns In Pokemon Pokopia And Watching World Cup Games In Person Jun 29, 2026
    Show notes

    Janet and Isaiah talk about their time playing Pokemon Pokopia, both together and on their own. Janet played a bit around launch but Isaiah was late to the party, and as you’d expect, Isaiah somehow lapped Janet in hours played. Listen to find out their thoughts on the game so far, what they would like to see improved, and if they think they’ll keep playing long term (GAMES). Then the gang talks about going to not one, but TWO FIFA World Cup games! Being fortunate enough to live in LA which was the host to a few games since kickoff, Janet got to live out one of her life long dreams and Isaiah was there for the ride (NOT GAMES).

    Poll of the Show:
    https://gamesandnotgames.com/poll


    Timestamps:

    • 00:00 Intro
    • 00:18 Catching Up
    • 01:08 Games / Pokemon Pokopia
    • 50:58 Not Games / Attending World Cup 2026 Games
    • 01:44:08 Poll of the Show
    • 01:47:22 Outro

    Send your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.com
    For more Games And Not Games:

    • YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGames
    • Twitch.tv/GamesAndNotGames
    • BlueSky: @GamesAndNotGames.com
    • TikTok, Instagram, Threads: @GamesAndNotGames
    • Backloggd: GamesAndNotGames

    Follow the hosts:

    • Janet: @gameonysus.bsky.social
    • Isaiah: @isaiahsmith.dev
    Summer Game Fest 2026 and Isaiah’s Birthday Jun 22, 2026
    Show notes

    Janet and Isaiah dive into the games, announcements, and demos they got to spend some time with at Summer Game Fest 2026. This year Isaiah was able to join in on the fun and attend so they talk about what going in person is like compared to following online (GAMES). Then, Isaiah’s birthday just passed so they talk a bit about what they did for it, how they like to celebrate, and what birthday traditions they follow going forward as a family (NOT GAMES).

    Poll of the Show:
    https://gamesandnotgames.com/poll


    Timestamps:

    • 00:00 Intro
    • 00:18 Catching Up
    • 00:47 Games / TKTKTK
    • 01:49:36 Not Games / TKTKTK
    • 02:20:27 Poll of the Show
    • 02:30:15 Outro

    Send your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.com
    For more Games And Not Games:

    • YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGames
    • Twitch.tv/GamesAndNotGames
    • BlueSky: @GamesAndNotGames.com
    • TikTok, Instagram, Threads: @GamesAndNotGames
    • Backloggd: GamesAndNotGames

    Follow the hosts:

    • Janet: @gameonysus.bsky.social
    • Isaiah: @isaiahsmith.dev
    Replay, Rewatch, Reread, Revisit Jun 01, 2026
    Show notes

    Janet and Isaiah have an episode all about their habits when it comes to redoing things. First they talk about what games they’ve replayed multiple times, what was the last replay they’ve done, and what modern game they think might become a goto replay for them in the future (GAMES). Then they talk about their re-consumption of other media. What books might they reread, what tv shows or movies do they rewatch, and even what places would they like to revisit (NOT GAMES).

    Poll of the Show:
    https://gamesandnotgames.com/poll


    Timestamps:

    • 00:00 Intro
    • 00:18 Catching Up
    • 03:33 Games / History with replaying games
    • 50:41 Not Games / History with consuming media
    • 01:43:03 Poll of the Show
    • 01:51:08 Outro

    Send your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.com
    For more Games And Not Games:

    • YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGames
    • Twitch.tv/GamesAndNotGames
    • BlueSky: @GamesAndNotGames.com
    • TikTok, Instagram, Threads: @GamesAndNotGames
    • Backloggd: GamesAndNotGames

    Follow the hosts:

    • Janet: @gameonysus.bsky.social
    • Isaiah: @isaiahsmith.dev
    Pragmata, STS Duos, and Our Travel Wins and Loses May 25, 2026
    Show notes

    Janet and Isaiah talk about Pragmata, the latest sci-fi arcade shooter from Capcom (with a bit of Resident Evil DNA if you ask Isaiah). They also talk about their goal of beating Slay The Spire 2 together playing as the same character and how that journey has been (GAMES). Then they talk about travel. Having just came back from Chicago they go over their travel habits, tips, tricks, worst moments, and future goals (NOT GAMES).

    Poll of the Show:
    https://gamesandnotgames.com/poll


    Timestamps:

    • 00:00 Intro
    • 00:18 Catching Up
    • 02:22 Games / Pragmata
    • 28:18 Slay The Spire 2 Twinsies Challenge
    • 49:30 Not Games / Travel Tips and Tricks
    • 01:41:21 Poll of the Show
    • 01:54:42 Outro

    Send your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.com
    For more Games And Not Games:

    • YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGames
    • Twitch.tv/GamesAndNotGames
    • BlueSky: @GamesAndNotGames.com
    • TikTok, Instagram, Threads: @GamesAndNotGames
    • Backloggd: GamesAndNotGames

    Follow the hosts:

    • Janet: @gameonysus.bsky.social
    • Isaiah: @isaiahsmith.dev
    Comfort Wind Down Games and Background Sports Habits May 11, 2026
    Show notes

    Janet and Isaiah talk about some comfort games they’ve been playing lately. Isaiah relaxing with the “Picross meets Minesweeper” game Proverbs and Janet getting things done with Spirit City: Lofi Sessions (GAMES). Then they talk about having sports on in the house, what did they watch growing up, how do they watch games now, and what sports personalities might they try to watch together in the future (NOT GAMES).

    Poll of the Show:
    https://gamesandnotgames.com/poll


    Timestamps:

    • 00:00 Intro
    • 00:18 Catching Up
    • 07:59 Games / Proverbs
    • 32:58 Spirit City - Lofi Sessions
    • 58:56 Not Games / Sports Watching Habits
    • 01:47:48 Poll of the Show
    • 01:56:42 Outro

    Send your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.com
    For more Games And Not Games:

    • YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGames
    • Twitch.tv/GamesAndNotGames
    • BlueSky: @GamesAndNotGames.com
    • TikTok, Instagram, Threads: @GamesAndNotGames
    • Backloggd: GamesAndNotGames

    Follow the hosts:

    • Janet: @gameonysus.bsky.social
    • Isaiah: @isaiahsmith.dev
    Disliking and Liking Games, NBA The Run, and Answering Perspective Questions May 04, 2026
    Show notes

    Janet and Isaiah talk about going from really disliking a game to eventually liking it, is it something that’s happened to them, and how likely is someone to go through this. They also talk about their time playing NBA The Run as part of the (semi) open playstest, if they liked what they played, how does it compare to NBA Street, and if they’re planning on playing more once it’s finally out (GAMES). Then they go through with a segment that they’ve been sitting on for a minute and talk about perspective questions, see where they agree (or disagree), and ultimately learn a bit more about each other in the most silly of ways (NOT GAMES).

    Poll of the Show:
    https://gamesandnotgames.com/poll


    Timestamps:

    • 00:00 Intro
    • 00:18 Catching Up
    • 01:32 Games / From Disliking To Liking Games
    • 39:59 Playtesting "NBA The Run"
    • 48:04 Not Games / Perspective Questions
    • 01:48:21 Poll of the Show
    • 01:54:18 Outro

    Send your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.com
    For more Games And Not Games:

    • YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGames
    • Twitch.tv/GamesAndNotGames
    • BlueSky: @GamesAndNotGames.com
    • TikTok, Instagram, Threads: @GamesAndNotGames
    • Backloggd: GamesAndNotGames

    Follow the hosts:

    • Janet: @gameonysus.bsky.social
    • Isaiah: @isaiahsmith.dev
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