Ellie Harwood, Chris Key, Guy Mansell

Extremely Casual Gamers - With Ellie, Chris & Guy

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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 on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ellie Harwood, Chris Key, Guy Mansell

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Leisure

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Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

DLC - Remaster Fatigue 31.08.2025

The amount of games that have been remastered in the last 5 years has been huge, and the team wants to discuss how long the industry will tolerate it.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep97: Chris and his wrinkly bit 27.08.2025

On the show this week - the team plays it fast and loose with the whole “gaming podcast” genre this episode as they do a deep dive into ADHD and Autism. However gaming is still mentioned as Ellie brings a new game to the table that involves dating your fridge and your toaster. Weird one this week.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DLC - Can't Buy Turnips, you gotta grow em.  23.08.2025

Guy has been sinking his hairy feet into the latest game from the Lord Of The Rings universe, Tales Of The Shire. As an avid LOTR’s fan he is enjoying it but also has some notes. Ellie has fired up another little puzzle game for the boys to solve as well.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep96: Drama at the tip?  20.08.2025

On the show this week - Guy has a new and easy game called Guess The Top 5 so feel free to play along and make your suggestions in the ECG4ECG Facebook group. And Chris is abstaining from gaming until he gets his life together.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DLC - no motherload 17.08.2025

A question that was popular on Reddit and the ECG4ECG Facebook group was asked this week. It involves making that sweet sweet cheddar, them dollar dollar bills, earning bread.  It's about money.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep95: we back 13.08.2025

On the show this week - the team is back together so they’ll give you a rundown on what they’ve been up to. Guy breaks down the birth story of Miller but in gaming style. And Ellie has an escape room inspired puzzle for the boys to figure out.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DLC: What happened before Arthur Morgan? 20.07.2025

Tim Riccio popped a question in our ECG4ECG Facebook group - what games do we wish had a prequel or sequel, and what would the narrative be? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep94: Honking the Goose 16.07.2025

Guy is away on baby watch, so our friend Pugs joins us for today's episode! We get to know Pugs (including why he was late for the podcast) and we discuss the best and worst real estate in video games.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DLC - Nicola Best from Weta Workshop, talking Tales Of The Shire 13.07.2025

Game Programmer, Nicola Best, came in studio to chat all about the upcoming cosy game Tales Of The Shire. She talks about the importance of creating a fun and cozy game that also reflects the working of Tolkien. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep93: Treaty Of Vermicelli 09.07.2025

Today on the show - Ellie is back and with her she's brought a chat that brings her two words together - gaming and mental health. And Chris has come to a decision on what games he’ll be playing on his 24 hours of flights.  Listen to the awesome podcast episode Guy mentioned, right here  https://open.spotify.com/episode/3TZduCC2qOdfBVhGww9FXd?si=x0gRdEmvR3OkSXxghCXE-Q Hosted on Acast. Se...

DLC: Another Controller In The Wall 06.07.2025

This week Rachel Morgan from the ECG4ECG podcast page asked a question about rage Quitting. Have you done it?   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep92: This quiz is a Far Cry from easy 02.07.2025

On the show this week - Ellie is away sick so it's just the boys on the this episode. Chris has a quick rundown on his experience with Dark Souls so far, plus he needs some help with choosing a game for his travels. And Guy brings the easiest to grasp and follow quiz you've ever heard... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DLC: Wake up, die, repeat  29.06.2025

The team tackles one of your questions from the ECG4ECG facebook group. This one is about waking up in a video game.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep91: Simulate me like one of your French girls  25.06.2025

On the show this week - Ellie brings an ethical dilemma to the table in regards to a possible simulation game, about a massive tragedy based on real events. And Guy is annoyed at celebs pretending they're interested in video games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DLC: Welcome To Strobeland 22.06.2025

We talked more about your friends and family who you met while gaming. Some wholesome stories that we always love to talk about! And Guy wants to make a video game where each of them are the protagonists, but the concept of the game is something they’ll hate.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep90: насколько хорош тетрис?! 18.06.2025

On the show this week - the team was all over the place and seemed to talk very little about gaming, but that’s fine because we’re casual! Chris wanted to know what games you wish you played right at their peak or their launch. And 2 out of 3 hosts were late. Slack.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DLC: Why Can’t We Be Friends 15.06.2025

This week the team discusses the difficulties involved with gaming with friends or just how to make friends in the gaming world.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep89: Ellie's Pathetic Dog 11.06.2025

On the show this week - Guy brings up death for the third week in a row. Ellie wants to know what Easter Eggs we’d drop in our own video games. And Chris wants to positives into negatives.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DLC: Getcha Head in the Game 08.06.2025

in today’s DLC we chat about our walk out songs if we were to walk into a gaming battle! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guy is eating WHAT for his birthday? 04.06.2025

it’s Guy’s birthday today! So Chris and Ellie present him with a gaming themed birthday party each. Plus, Chris gives a review of Days Gone, and we discuss a gaming hypothetical in regards to death row. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DLC: Stopping Mid Stream 01.06.2025

Another episode with your questions and ideas from the ECG4ECG Facebook page. Plus, Ellie has a story from when she did some gaming this week!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep87: Dropping With The Quad 28.05.2025

On the show this week - No Chris this week as he's injured but he’ll be back next week. This week we chat about the studies that have come from Oxford University about the effects of gaming. And we want to know which NPCs you're killing because of their annoying habits.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DLC: Who Do You Play Like 25.05.2025

A question from the Facebook group this week. Who from the podcast do you most relate to when choosing games to play. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep86: That's A Lot Of Ginger  21.05.2025

On the show this week - going off topic seems to be a common theme of the episode this week but the team manages to bring it back to gaming most of the time. And Chris wants to know what items we would drop if we were to die, like in games such as Fortnite and Warzone.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DLC: Just Get A Divorce 18.05.2025

Guy brings an AITA from reddit which involves a married couple and a gaming room. You be the judge on who is the asshole.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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