ASN - Pull Up a Chair - Episode 1 https://cavsn2017.podbean.com Episode 1 — Foundations

In this first episode, I share my replay journey, why this show exists, and what I believe is at the heart of the tabletop sports gaming hobby. We talk about replay philosophy, community, creativity, and why developers — as designers, creators, and fellow gamers — deserve more space to share their stories and perspectives.

This isn’t meant to be the “one voice” of the hobby. It’s another table in the room — a thoughtful space for conversation, curiosity, and respect for the many different ways people experience replay.

Whether you’re new to tabletop sports gaming or you’ve been replaying seasons for decades, my hope is that this show feels welcoming, reflective, and worth being part of.

Pull up a chair — and thanks for joining the conversation.

]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:49:25 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Leisure:Hobbies 1440 episodic In this first episode, I share my replay journey and talk about why this show exists, what the “heart of the hobby” means to me, and why developers — as creators, designers, and fellow gamers — deserve more space to share their stories and perspectives. Pull Up a Chair is a thoughtful, conversation-driven show about replay philosophy, community, creativity, and the many different ways people experience tabletop sports gaming — whether you’re new to the hobby or have been replaying seasons for decades. This isn’t meant to be the one voice of the hobby — it’s another table in the room, where conversations can happen with respect, curiosity, and appreciation for the people who make this community what it is. Thanks for being part of the conversation. cavsn2017 cavsn2017 No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/21889338/ASNPUC6.jpg ASN - Pull Up a Chair - Episode 1 https://cavsn2017.podbean.com 144 144 ASN Presents: Pull Up a Chair - Episode 7 ASN Presents: Pull Up a Chair - Episode 7 https://cavsn2017.podbean.com/e/asn-presents-pull-up-a-chair-episode-7/ https://cavsn2017.podbean.com/e/asn-presents-pull-up-a-chair-episode-7/#comments Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:49:25 -0400 cavsn2017.podbean.com/0d9fee1d-2dbc-3a23-9b84-e75807adf440 Here I will discuss the uneducated fear of AI and how it's hurting, not helping our hobby to have people who know little to nothing about it, speaking out against it.

]]> Here I will discuss the uneducated fear of AI and how it's hurting, not helping our hobby to have people who know little to nothing about it, speaking out against it.

]]> Here I will discuss the uneducated fear of AI and how it’s hurting, not helping our hobby to have people who know little to nothing about it, speaking out against it. cavsn2017 true No 4775 1 7 full ASN: Pull Up a Chair - Episode 3 - ASN: Pull Up a Chair - Episode 3 - https://cavsn2017.podbean.com/e/asn-pull-up-a-chair-episode-3/ https://cavsn2017.podbean.com/e/asn-pull-up-a-chair-episode-3/#comments Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:42:50 -0400 cavsn2017.podbean.com/3574ecf2-42b6-3bb4-8787-70292ac1d99a Episode 3 of ASN – Pull Up a Chair turned into an honest, wide-ranging conversation about how tabletop sports gaming impacts our mental health — both in positive ways and in ways we don’t always talk about. What started as a planned episode became a two-hour live discussion fueled by community participation, reflection, and shared experiences. We talked about why gaming can be grounding, when it can become draining, how burnout shows up in the hobby, and why giving ourselves permission to pause matters. This episode is about balance, awareness, and remembering why we play in the first place — together.

]]> Episode 3 of ASN – Pull Up a Chair turned into an honest, wide-ranging conversation about how tabletop sports gaming impacts our mental health — both in positive ways and in ways we don’t always talk about. What started as a planned episode became a two-hour live discussion fueled by community participation, reflection, and shared experiences. We talked about why gaming can be grounding, when it can become draining, how burnout shows up in the hobby, and why giving ourselves permission to pause matters. This episode is about balance, awareness, and remembering why we play in the first place — together.

]]> Episode 3 of ASN – Pull Up a Chair turned into an honest, wide-ranging conversation about how tabletop sports gaming impacts our mental health — both in positive ways and in ways we don’t always talk about. What started as a planned episode became a two-hour live discussion fueled by community participation, reflection, and shared experiences. We talked about why gaming can be grounding, when it can become draining, how burnout shows up in the hobby, and why giving ourselves permission to pause matters. This episode is about balance, awareness, and remembering why we play in the first place — together. cavsn2017 false No 7065 1 3 full ASN Pull Up a Chair Episode 2 ASN Pull Up a Chair Episode 2 https://cavsn2017.podbean.com/e/asn-pull-up-a-chair-episode-2-1768079135/ https://cavsn2017.podbean.com/e/asn-pull-up-a-chair-episode-2-1768079135/#comments Sat, 10 Jan 2026 17:05:35 -0400 cavsn2017.podbean.com/e492b694-09af-3125-9fe1-6df77ff34c88 Episode 2 of ASN – Pull Up a Chair was exactly what this show is meant to be — a relaxed, thoughtful conversation that went well beyond the outline and into the heart of tabletop sports gaming.

Joined by Grant Fines (49 Games), Tom Abbott, and Michael Canestrari III, the discussion covered everything from replay philosophy and long-term projects to game design, realism, and what actually keeps people coming back to the table year after year.

We talked about:

  • Why tabletop sports games still matter in a digital-first world

  • The appeal of season replays, deep dives, and “what-if” scenarios

  • How gamers approach replays differently — and why that’s a strength

  • Developer perspective vs. player perspective, and where they overlap

  • Community, creativity, and the stories that emerge once the dice start rolling

What started as a structured conversation quickly turned into an organic roundtable — the kind you’d expect when experienced gamers and a developer pull up a chair and just start talking shop.

If you enjoy tabletop sports, replay gaming, and thoughtful conversation that respects both the hobby and the people in it, this episode delivers.

]]> Episode 2 of ASN – Pull Up a Chair was exactly what this show is meant to be — a relaxed, thoughtful conversation that went well beyond the outline and into the heart of tabletop sports gaming.

Joined by Grant Fines (49 Games), Tom Abbott, and Michael Canestrari III, the discussion covered everything from replay philosophy and long-term projects to game design, realism, and what actually keeps people coming back to the table year after year.

We talked about:

  • Why tabletop sports games still matter in a digital-first world

  • The appeal of season replays, deep dives, and “what-if” scenarios

  • How gamers approach replays differently — and why that’s a strength

  • Developer perspective vs. player perspective, and where they overlap

  • Community, creativity, and the stories that emerge once the dice start rolling

What started as a structured conversation quickly turned into an organic roundtable — the kind you’d expect when experienced gamers and a developer pull up a chair and just start talking shop.

If you enjoy tabletop sports, replay gaming, and thoughtful conversation that respects both the hobby and the people in it, this episode delivers.

]]> ASN – Pull Up a Chair | Episode 2 – Audio Recap Episode 2 of ASN – Pull Up a Chair was exactly what this show is meant to be — a relaxed, thoughtful conversation that went well beyond the outline and into the heart of tabletop sports gaming. Joined by Grant Fines (49 Games), Tom Abbott, and Michael Canestrari III, the discussion covered everything from replay philosophy and long-term projects to game design, realism, and what actually keeps people coming back to the table year after year. We talked about: Why tabletop sports games still matter in a digital-first world The appeal of season replays, deep dives, and “what-if” scenarios How gamers approach replays differently — and why that’s a strength Developer perspective vs. player perspective, and where they overlap Community, creativity, and the stories that emerge once the dice start rolling What started as a structured conversation quickly turned into an organic roundtable — the kind you’d expect when experienced gamers and a developer pull up a chair and just start talking shop. If you enjoy tabletop sports, replay gaming, and thoughtful conversation that respects both the hobby and the people in it, this episode delivers. cavsn2017 false No 6288 1 2 full ASN Pull Up a Chair Episode 2 ASN Pull Up a Chair Episode 2 https://cavsn2017.podbean.com/e/asn-pull-up-a-chair-episode-2/ https://cavsn2017.podbean.com/e/asn-pull-up-a-chair-episode-2/#comments Sat, 10 Jan 2026 16:48:19 -0400 cavsn2017.podbean.com/277b6250-cb53-31a6-9cb5-24c3dc7fd940 Episode 2 of ASN – Pull Up a Chair was exactly what this show is meant to be — a relaxed, thoughtful conversation that went well beyond the outline and into the heart of tabletop sports gaming.

Joined by Grant Fines (49 Games), Tom Abbott, and Michael Canestrari III, the discussion covered everything from replay philosophy and long-term projects to game design, realism, and what actually keeps people coming back to the table year after year.

We talked about:

  • Why tabletop sports games still matter in a digital-first world

  • The appeal of season replays, deep dives, and “what-if” scenarios

  • How gamers approach replays differently — and why that’s a strength

  • Developer perspective vs. player perspective, and where they overlap

  • Community, creativity, and the stories that emerge once the dice start rolling

What started as a structured conversation quickly turned into an organic roundtable — the kind you’d expect when experienced gamers and a developer pull up a chair and just start talking shop.

If you enjoy tabletop sports, replay gaming, and thoughtful conversation that respects both the hobby and the people in it, this episode delivers.

]]> Episode 2 of ASN – Pull Up a Chair was exactly what this show is meant to be — a relaxed, thoughtful conversation that went well beyond the outline and into the heart of tabletop sports gaming.

Joined by Grant Fines (49 Games), Tom Abbott, and Michael Canestrari III, the discussion covered everything from replay philosophy and long-term projects to game design, realism, and what actually keeps people coming back to the table year after year.

We talked about:

  • Why tabletop sports games still matter in a digital-first world

  • The appeal of season replays, deep dives, and “what-if” scenarios

  • How gamers approach replays differently — and why that’s a strength

  • Developer perspective vs. player perspective, and where they overlap

  • Community, creativity, and the stories that emerge once the dice start rolling

What started as a structured conversation quickly turned into an organic roundtable — the kind you’d expect when experienced gamers and a developer pull up a chair and just start talking shop.

If you enjoy tabletop sports, replay gaming, and thoughtful conversation that respects both the hobby and the people in it, this episode delivers.

]]> ASN – Pull Up a Chair | Episode 2 – Audio Recap Episode 2 of ASN – Pull Up a Chair was exactly what this show is meant to be — a relaxed, thoughtful conversation that went well beyond the outline and into the heart of tabletop sports gaming. Joined by Grant Fines (49 Games), Tom Abbott, and Michael Canestrari III, the discussion covered everything from replay philosophy and long-term projects to game design, realism, and what actually keeps people coming back to the table year after year. We talked about: Why tabletop sports games still matter in a digital-first world The appeal of season replays, deep dives, and “what-if” scenarios How gamers approach replays differently — and why that’s a strength Developer perspective vs. player perspective, and where they overlap Community, creativity, and the stories that emerge once the dice start rolling What started as a structured conversation quickly turned into an organic roundtable — the kind you’d expect when experienced gamers and a developer pull up a chair and just start talking shop. If you enjoy tabletop sports, replay gaming, and thoughtful conversation that respects both the hobby and the people in it, this episode delivers. cavsn2017 false No 6288 1 2 full ASN - Pull Up Chair - Episode 1 MP3 ASN - Pull Up Chair - Episode 1 MP3 https://cavsn2017.podbean.com/e/asn-pull-up-chair-episode-1-mp3/ https://cavsn2017.podbean.com/e/asn-pull-up-chair-episode-1-mp3/#comments Wed, 07 Jan 2026 18:01:50 -0400 cavsn2017.podbean.com/f7d4c943-5e2f-3587-b962-35e64e96346a In this first episode, I share my replay journey and talk about why this show exists, what the “heart of the hobby” means to me, and why developers — as creators, designers, and fellow gamers — deserve more space to share their stories and perspectives.

Pull Up a Chair is a thoughtful, conversation-driven show about replay philosophy, community, creativity, and the many different ways people experience tabletop sports gaming — whether you’re new to the hobby or have been replaying seasons for decades.

This isn’t meant to be the one voice of the hobby — it’s another table in the room, where conversations can happen with respect, curiosity, and appreciation for the people who make this community what it is.

Thanks for being part of the conversation.

]]> In this first episode, I share my replay journey and talk about why this show exists, what the “heart of the hobby” means to me, and why developers — as creators, designers, and fellow gamers — deserve more space to share their stories and perspectives.

Pull Up a Chair is a thoughtful, conversation-driven show about replay philosophy, community, creativity, and the many different ways people experience tabletop sports gaming — whether you’re new to the hobby or have been replaying seasons for decades.

This isn’t meant to be the one voice of the hobby — it’s another table in the room, where conversations can happen with respect, curiosity, and appreciation for the people who make this community what it is.

Thanks for being part of the conversation.

]]> In this first episode, I share my replay journey and talk about why this show exists, what the “heart of the hobby” means to me, and why developers — as creators, designers, and fellow gamers — deserve more space to share their stories and perspectives. Pull Up a Chair is a thoughtful, conversation-driven show about replay philosophy, community, creativity, and the many different ways people experience tabletop sports gaming — whether you’re new to the hobby or have been replaying seasons for decades. This isn’t meant to be the one voice of the hobby — it’s another table in the room, where conversations can happen with respect, curiosity, and appreciation for the people who make this community what it is. Thanks for being part of the conversation. cavsn2017 false No 6757 1 1 full ASN - Pull Up A Chair - Episode One ASN - Pull Up A Chair - Episode One https://cavsn2017.podbean.com/e/asn-pull-up-a-chair-episode-one/ https://cavsn2017.podbean.com/e/asn-pull-up-a-chair-episode-one/#comments Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:16:33 -0400 cavsn2017.podbean.com/cd1ad209-e1cb-3a28-8ca1-cbb3e8dfd106 In this first episode, I share my replay journey and talk about why this show exists, what the “heart of the hobby” means to me, and why developers — as creators, designers, and fellow gamers — deserve more space to share their stories and perspectives.

Pull Up a Chair is a thoughtful, conversation-driven show about replay philosophy, community, creativity, and the many different ways people experience tabletop sports gaming — whether you’re new to the hobby or have been replaying seasons for decades.

This isn’t meant to be the one voice of the hobby — it’s another table in the room, where conversations can happen with respect, curiosity, and appreciation for the people who make this community what it is.

Thanks for being part of the conversation.

]]> In this first episode, I share my replay journey and talk about why this show exists, what the “heart of the hobby” means to me, and why developers — as creators, designers, and fellow gamers — deserve more space to share their stories and perspectives.

Pull Up a Chair is a thoughtful, conversation-driven show about replay philosophy, community, creativity, and the many different ways people experience tabletop sports gaming — whether you’re new to the hobby or have been replaying seasons for decades.

This isn’t meant to be the one voice of the hobby — it’s another table in the room, where conversations can happen with respect, curiosity, and appreciation for the people who make this community what it is.

Thanks for being part of the conversation.

]]> In this first episode, I share my replay journey and talk about why this show exists, what the “heart of the hobby” means to me, and why developers — as creators, designers, and fellow gamers — deserve more space to share their stories and perspectives. Pull Up a Chair is a thoughtful, conversation-driven show about replay philosophy, community, creativity, and the many different ways people experience tabletop sports gaming — whether you’re new to the hobby or have been replaying seasons for decades. This isn’t meant to be the one voice of the hobby — it’s another table in the room, where conversations can happen with respect, curiosity, and appreciation for the people who make this community what it is. Thanks for being part of the conversation. cavsn2017 false No 6757 1 1 full