Extremely Casual Gamers - With Ellie, Chris & Guy
by Ellie Harwood, Chris Key, Guy Mansell
A weekly casual gaming podcast for the everyday gamer. Hosted by mobile gamer Ellie Harwood. Featuring big game trophy hunter Chris Key. And Mr gives-up-halfway-through gamer, Guy Mansell. Throw in a dash of gaming news, personal reviews and you've got the ECG Podcast. This is a Frank Podcast.
Episodes
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Episode 154: Fortnite Takes On GTA6
On the podcast this week - Guy wants to sell his house and thinks a GTA styled video will do the trick. Ellie burped mid episode and Chris was like...super grumpy. This is a Frank Podcast
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DLC - Evolution of a cat?
In this episode we're playing around with the idea of if real life animals evolved into better versions of themselves, like they do in Pokemon.
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Episode 153: I'm Not Excited for GTA6...
On the show today - Chris explains why he's more excited for a new Chinese Action RPG game than he is for GTA6. Ellie talks Sims fiction. And Guy has news about a remaster of a reptilian platformer from 1999! This is a Frank Podcast.
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DLC - Moments We Dread
What are the missions, objectives, chapters or moments in games that you dread, every time they come up
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Episode 152: Online Co-Ops are having their moment
On the show this week - Chris is back from Japan and once he stopped looking at Hentai he managed to look at some Pokemon TCG. Ellie has details on how to win tickets to Armageddon this weekend. And Guy wants to talk more about the rise of Online Co-Op games
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DLC - Celebrities Promoting Games
Guy wants to know why all of a sudden we're seeing less ads of famous people promoting mobile games that they absolutely do not actually play.
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Episode 151: Dan Webby Incriminates Himself!
On the show this week - Broadcaster and funny man Dan Webby jumps in and tells us his gaming history and his history of talking to teenagers on the internet. We talk GTA 6 radio and also, what were the gateway games that got you hooked to gaming? This is a Frank Podcast.
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DLC - Ruin a game title with one word
This week Ellie wanted to know if you could easily ruin the title of a video game with one word. Turns out it's very easy.
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Episode 150: Is AI modding going too fast?
On the show this week - Jordan Tini is filling in for Chris and he's bringing a Final Fantasy inspired game for Ellie and Guy.
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DLC - Murder Dolphin, I Choose You!!
Question this week is about what 6 animals you'd have in your party if you were given 6 Poke Balls. Everyone wants a Tiger and Ellie wants some weird cat thing.
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Episode 149: Real low point for ZM
On the show this week - Chris brings his idea on matching video games to celebrities or musicians off the back of his GTA and Taylor Swift comparison. And Ellie challenges the boys to a video game themed Spelling Bee!
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DLC - Rise and Grind
On this week's DLC the team chat about whether or not the XP or level grinding is still fun, or just a necessity.
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Episode 148: The Wahs may have lost, but at least...
On the show today - Chris is feeling down after The Warriors lost on the weekend, so he's left it up to Guy & Ellie to cheer him up. And Ellie brings a ripper of a gaming quiz to the show, play along and let us know how you did! This is a Frank Podcast.
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DLC - Roll For Surgery
Off the back of Guys nose surgery, he wants to roll for surgery and see who comes out best when some of our favourite characters perform surgery.
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Episode 147: Barefoot in Ashina
On the show today - Guy is back from his surgery and is here to spread to word about a new version of an early 2000's MMORPG. Chris tests the other two on whether they should play Sekiro. And Ellie hasn't been reading any books at all recently.
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DLC - Skipping dialogue while gaming?
On this bonus episode of ECG, the team discuss whether you skip dialogue when playing video games, or whether you read every inch of lore.
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Episode 146 - Ten Seconds to Dog it
On this weeks episode of ECG, Guy is away getting surgery so Pugs steps up to chat memory cards, Chris makes a one-handed pack lunch and Ellie considers buying a robot dog! This is a Frank Podcast.
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DLC - Spiders with Boosie's
More phrases and sayings that could be turned into video games after an overwhelming amount of suggestions from the listeners.
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Episode 145 - Straight to the Vanilla Unicorn
On the show this week - the team break down the GTA6 extended trailer from last week, highlighting their favourite moments. And Chris wants everyone to audition for new video game characters after his recent audition for a TV commercial
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DLC - 2 in the Hand, 3 in the Stink.
Ellie brings common sayings to the show and the team have to figure out how you could turn each one in to a video game.
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Episode 144 - Goblin D. Snuts
On the show this week - Guy got to play the upcoming Wolverine game for a couple hours and has his thoughts on how Insomniac have done. Ellie had a horrific weekend. And Chris introduces his DnD character for the campaign.
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DLC - Jess Reiner Reed from Insomniac
Guy had a sit down chat with Jess Reiner Reed who was basically the architect of Wolverine. She was in the country last week promoting the game, and Guy shares his thoughts.
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DLC - Big Walk Review!
Guy and Chris have been jamming the latest popular game, Big Walk, and they share their big thoughts on it.
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Episode 143 - The Lucky Dip
On the show today - Guy went to the Auckland Card show over the weekend and was suckered into buying a lucky dip card...he opens it live on the podcast. And with it being the week of Chris' birthday, Ellie and Guy draft up his dream video game inspired birthday celebration - which one would you...
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DLC - What we want from GTA 6
The team discusses possible mechanics or storyline moments from the upcoming GTA 6 game.
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Episode 142: Scrip Chur
On the show today - Ellie has gone away, completed her homework, and reveals her character for the upcoming DnD campaign! Plus Chris had one of his favorite gaming experiences just moments before leaving his house to record the episode. This is a Frank Podcast
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DLC - Would You Rather
Another WYR episode with questions suggested by you, the listeners.
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Episode 141: You've Found Bones of Ellie!
Today on the show - Ellie has levelled up! Celebrate her birthday in style as the team discusses the finality of life. By that we mean, where in a video game would you like to be buried? And Ellie fiance Sam joins the episode where he talks about his latest TCG investment that could set him and...
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DLC - Junk & The Trunk
Chris thinks the team should come up with a video game, similar to that of Teeto, in hopes a developer hears the bones of the game and decides to throw their wallet at ECG.
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Episode 140 - Carmine Highhorn
On the show today - the team have a Teeto giveaway to celebrate the fact all three of them feature in the game. Conspiracy theories are thrown around when it comes to games being "leaked". And after weeks of teasing, Guy finally showcases his D&D character! This is a Frank Podcast.
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DLC - Holiday Gatecrashers
On today’s bonus episode of ECG, long time listener Shon poses the question; “what video game character would you NOT want to bump into on holiday?
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Episode 139 - Bloodborne Mary
On this week’s episode of ECG, we share some exciting news about a new video game... featuring us! Well, our voices... Pugs is back and wants to know how you'd make a cocktail based off a video game character, and Chris delivers some hilarious anecdotes.
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DLC - Ellie has Worms
On Today's bonus episode of ECG, Ellie asks the question; "What are some old games you never played back in the day, but have played recently and are now like ohhhh I get it now"
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Episode 138 - The Jizz Pistol
On this week’s episode of ECG, Ellie is amazed by her fiancé’s latest Pokemon card purchase, Guy teases us with more DND planning, and Chris is fuming about the team’s professionalism.
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DLC - Would You Rather have a Dragon, or 1000 Ninjas?
On today's bonus episode of ECG, the Gang bring more gaming-based "Would You Rather" questions, and discover something shocking about Guy...
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Episode 137 - Mum's Garage
On this weeks episode of ECG, Pugs is in and creates a grunge band using video game characters, Chris starts an argument with Guy around movie characters, and the team discuss Sony's move to get rid of physical media.
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DLC - Video Game Kinks?
On today’s bonus episode of ECG, the gang discuss gaming and dating, and discover one member of the team has an interesting kink…
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Episode 136 - A Dragon named Beryl
On this week’s episode of ECG, Pugs tags in for a sick Ellie and talks Croc, Guy allows himself to get excited for GTA6 and Chris asks whether the audience cares about Pokemon cards.
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DLC - CyberBreaker869
On today’s bonus episode of ECG, the gang discuss women and gaming, despite the fact that Chris and Guy are dudes and Ellie hates gaming.
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Episode 135 - The Turd and Whistle
On this week’s episode of ECG, Ellie ruins the peaceful settlement of Stardew Valley, Guy ruins Pokémon’s Kanto region and Chris is ruined from a big weekend down South! This is a Frank Podcast.
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DLC - Would You Rather, R18 Edition
On today’s bonus episode of ECG, Pugs hopes to strike it big with Yu-Gi-Oh cards, and Ellie brings out the best gaming WYR question of all time.
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Episode 134 - 3:1 Booger ratio
On this week’s episode of ECG, Ellie buys some badges, Chris updates everyone on the bleed nipple issue and special guest James Pugsley shares a spine-tingling Bloodborne speech.
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DLC - Resolve Back Pain
On today’s bonus episode of ECG, the team discuss the real life possibility of post-launch software updates, and which updates they’d love for their own personal lives.
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Episode 133: Dragon Boosies
On this weeks episode of ECG, Chris revives the golden age of kiwi TV, Guy commits murder on a beloved New Zealand animal, and Ellie throws her back out picking up a sock.
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DLC - Historical Video Games
On today’s bonus episode of ECG the team discuss which historical moments would make for great video games, and Guy puts on his tinfoil hat.
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Episode 132: Snapped Bleed Nipple
On this week’s episode of ECG, Guy uses a Beanie Baby to mop up vomit, Chris and Ellie argue over the Busch lobby and Producer JP shows off his MTG collection.
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DLC - Most Iconic Video Game Songs
On today’s bonus episode of ECG, the group attempt to discuss their favourite songs from video games without breaching copyright.
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Episode 131 - Wreaking Havoc in the Bush Lobby
On this week’s episode of ECG, Ellie “clears the air” around a nasty rumour that spread while she was away, Chris turns into a video game wedding planner, and Guy spills coffee on his new sweat shirt. This is a Frank Podcast
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DLC - Assembling the Perfect Game Show Team
On today’s bonus episode, Guy presents Ellie and Bree with a handful of video game characters, and they’ve gotta assemble the best team. Who will captain the winners?
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Episode 130 - The Girls are On! (including Guy)
On this week’s episode, Chris is away so we’ve got our mate Bree Tomasel filling in and she’s brought in an amazing childhood treasure that could be worth a lot of money now. Plus, we debrief on the latest news in everyone’s life.
About this show
A weekly casual gaming podcast for the everyday gamer. Hosted by mobile gamer Ellie Harwood. Featuring big game trophy hunter Chris Key. And Mr gives-up-halfway-through gamer, Guy Mansell.
Throw in a dash of gaming news, personal reviews and you've got the ECG Podcast.
This is a Frank Podcast.
Hosted by
Ellie Harwood, Chris Key, Guy Mansell
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