Episode 225: Q3 Retrospective

KeywordsTabletop Sports, Q3 Retrospective, Audience Growth, Game Projects, Sports Games, Podcasting, Tabletop Gaming, Game Design, Community Engagement, Q4 PlansSummaryIn this episode of the Tabletop SportCast, host James Cast reflects on the third quarter of 2025, discussing audience growth, engagement metrics, and various tabletop gaming projects. He highlights significant projects undertaken during Q3, including a boxing project focused on the 1940s, a PGA Grand Slam replay, and a Major League Baseball tournament. The episode also covers new games explored during the quarter and concludes with a look ahead to plans for Q4, including ongoing projects and upcoming tournaments.TakeawaysThe Facebook page has seen a 95% increase in views.The podcast has reached 55,438 downloads all time.Engagement on Patreon has increased with 46 total members.The 1940s boxing project included 25 championship fights.The 1980 PGA Grand Slam project replicated historical outcomes.The 1981 MLB tournament concluded with the Yankees winning.New games explored included On Deck Baseball and Tecmo Bowl.The podcast continues to grow with more interviews planned.Community engagement is crucial for podcast growth.Future projects include a 2011 NFL tournament and a 1993-94 Rangers playoff replay.TitlesQuarterly Retrospective: Q3 Highlights and InsightsExploring Tabletop Sports: Q3 Review and Future PlansSound bites"The Rangers are up 2-0 in that series.""I think it was just luck of the draw.""Looking ahead, still more projects on the horizon."Chapters00:00 Introduction and Overview of Q313:22 Quarterly Retrospective: By the Numbers21:14 Project Highlights from Q338:17 New Games Explored in Q339:44 Podcast Highlights and Upcoming Plans47:43 Conclusion and Looking Ahead to Q450:15 NEWCHAPTER