Ellie Harwood, Chris Key, Guy Mansell

Extremely Casual Gamers - With Ellie, Chris & Guy

Leisure EN ↓ 215 episodes

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

Ep85: The Thumb Is Captain Of The Hand 14.05.2025

On the show this week - Ellie wants to be a voice of the voiceless, and represent the 10% of gamers worldwide. Chris has not one but TWO game reviews for us this week. And Guy has a lofty goal in mind when it comes to unlocking a world map.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DLC: You Still Watching?  11.05.2025

One of your questions this week was regarding whether or not we watch people play games.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep84: It's Over, Let It Go 07.05.2025

On the show this week - Chris has a game where we dive deep into the gaming archives for unheard of titles to try and guess what the plot is. And Guy takes us on a bit of a downbuzz route, getting us to let go of our gaming hopes and dreams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DLC: Meg Mansell!  04.05.2025

On the DLC this week - Not because she was chilling the office when they recorded the episodes, but Guy’s wife Meg jumped on this episode! She talks about her favourite games, her dad building a video game, and what Guy is actually like at home.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep83: Handle The Jandal 30.04.2025

On the show this week - the team is back after a short break and they're talking about games that are made right here in New Zealand. And after the remaster of Oblivion, Chris wants to know what movies, games or books shaped who you are today.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DLC: Ultra Hard Mode Gaming 20.04.2025

On the DLC this week, Chris wants to talk about the extremely hard level difficulties that some games allow. This is off the back of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 releasing some pretty gnarly negative perks to make the game more immersive Follow us here - https://linktr.ee/extremelycasualgamers   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep81: Exploit Time Machine 16.04.2025

On the show this week - Guy wants to know what video game we would create if we had a time machine and could release any game we want at any point in time. One idea was normal, one was a little kooky, and one felt wrong to say out loud. Which one of the three games do you think would make the most money on release? Follow us here - https://linktr.ee/extremelycasualgamers   Hosted on Acast. Se...

DLC: Gaming Obsessions 13.04.2025

We asked for your rapid reviews on games you've recently completed. Plus, Guy has found stories of how much a game obsession took over people's lives. Follow us here - https://linktr.ee/extremelycasualgamers   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep81: Captain DuckBroth 09.04.2025

On the show this week - You’ll never believe this but Ellie played a game this week. Guy has your listener feedback and Chris wants to invite game characters to dinner, but what would they bring? Follow us here - https://linktr.ee/extremelycasualgamers   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DLC: Guess Who Noob 06.04.2025

We touch back to the convo regarding gaming t shirts and merch. Plus we chat about board games and if some need to be translated into video game form. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep80: Scratch The Bone 02.04.2025

On the show this week - Chris is back and this week he wants us to check out the controller layout…for us. Guy breaks down the best April Fools jokes from the gaming industry. And Ellie has your feedback from the last 7 days. Follow us here - https://linktr.ee/extremelycasualgamers   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DLC - Split Fiction Review 30.03.2025

Guy hasn't finished the game but he's sunk a lot of hours into Split Fiction, so he gives us rundown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep79: Wait you said flashlight, right? 26.03.2025

On the show this week - Chris is away this week but Ellie is back and she has some cool personal news! Guy wants us to think about moments in our lives we want to skip like a cutscene. And we create a video game based around NZ things.  Follow us here - https://linktr.ee/extremelycasualgamers   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DLC - Its giving, Elon Musk vibes? 23.03.2025

If you could create a Mario Kart track based off a different video game, where would that track take you? And we also chat about wearing video games merch, is that casual or too hard out?  Follow us here - https://linktr.ee/extremelycasualgamers   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep78: Objective: Dunk Cookie In Milk 19.03.2025

On the show this week - Ellie is away this week which meant the boys sent the chat down the toilet, literally, within the first minute of the show. Guy has a couple of gaming related Blind Rankings for Chris to figure out. And Chris is helping us create a video game movie with his own movie generator.  Follow us here - https://linktr.ee/extremelycasualgamers   Hosted on Acast. See acast....

DLC - Hip Hip Hooray Tracing 16.03.2025

Chris gives us a rundown on the PS5 Pro, telling us the major differences between this console and the standard PS5. Plus we wanted if a save file has broken on you mid game and if that stopped you from playing altogether.  Follow us here - https://linktr.ee/extremelycasualgamers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep77: Wtf Is Death Stranding 2 About? 12.03.2025

On the show this week - Chris breaks down the 10 minute trailer for Death Stranding 2 and at this point we don't even know if it's a game or an acid trip. Ellie has your feedback from the lady 7 days. Guy wants to know what areas of your life you would spend a Skill Point on.  Follow us here - https://linktr.ee/extremelycasualgamers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DLC - Nana Doesn't Get It 09.03.2025

Couple of topics from you this week. One about when we were younger and wanted to game on days we were sick from school. And a question about which video game adaptation of a movie/tv show did it best.  Follow us here - https://linktr.ee/extremelycasualgamers   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep76: A Wet Starmie 05.03.2025

On the show this week - Guy talks about early reviews regarding the new game from Hazelight Studio, Split Fiction. Ellie has your feedback from last weeks episode. And Chris wants us to create our dream birthday party for when we were 10.  Follow us here - https://linktr.ee/extremelycasualgamers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DLC - Tom comes in swinging! 02.03.2025

We briefly chat about what games we play on the toilet and then we dive into unpopular gaming opinions.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep75: pebbles. 26.02.2025

On the show this week - life update from Ellie as she discusses her day to day. Chris has an issue with heavy breathing outside his bedroom window at night. And Guy wants us to think about what real life damage would cause a1HP hit.  Follow us here - https://linktr.ee/extremelycasualgamers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DLC - ECG is going to GoldenRod! 23.02.2025

The Dedicated Listener Content this week is all about which video game universe you would like to live in one day. Have a think yourself and let us know where you would live! Follow us here - https://linktr.ee/extremelycasualgamers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep74: The Anecdote Episode 19.02.2025

On the show this week - Chris has a bone to pick with something said in the ECG4ECG Facebook group. The team talks about the controversy surrounding Rainbow Six Siege. And Ellie has a story that once again involves her partner Sam and his antics on VR.  Follow us here - https://linktr.ee/extremelycasualgamers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Expansion Pack - Bree Tomasel 16.02.2025

Our first guest on the podcast and it's someone we bloody love. Bree is a fantastic TV and Radio host, social media star, author and more importantly, a gamer. We chat about games she was raised on, methods to killing Sims, and we quiz her to see how casual of a gamer she truly is.  Follow us here - https://linktr.ee/extremelycasualgamers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

Ep73: Enough with the “Before GTA 6” comments 12.02.2025

On the show this week - Ellie is back which is great, she shares what she did during her week off. And we’re building a USA government from video game characters. Who do you think has the best one?   Follow us here - https://linktr.ee/extremelycasualgamers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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