You won’t even believe how much you can learn about the gaming industry and what’s being released just by listening to a couple of podcasts. Whether you’re driving, putting the laundry, taking a break, or cooking, these hosts will keep you entertained at all times.
Now, don’t get me wrong, not all podcasts are for everyone. If you listen to something that you didn’t like, continue to the next one, and you never know when you’ll find the best for your taste.
I wasn’t really a fan of gaming podcasts a year ago, but since we started this blog, I’ve started finding more and more in that niche, and I gotta say, some of them are pretty incredible and very fun to listen to.
Each podcast is available on multiple streaming platforms, and you can find all of them below its episodes, or play them straight through our website.
1. Get Played
Originally launched in June 2019 under the title How Did This Get Played?, Get Played is a weekly comedy podcast where hosts Heather Anne Campbell, Nick Wiger, and Matt Apodaca delve into the world of video games.
So basically, each episode is about a specific game or gaming topic, and they just have a lot of fun with it. The hosts are hilarious, but they also actually have some smart takes.
They usually bring on guests too (mostly other comedians or people who love games), so the conversations are always entertaining and kind of feel like you’re just hanging out with a bunch of funny friends talking about games.
Comedians and Video Game enthusiasts Heather Anne Campbell, Nick Wiger and Matt Apodaca discuss all things gaming. Join them as they joke about the games they’re playing, have played, and will play someday. Good games and bad games: It’s time to Get Played!
Heather, Nick and Matt talk more about the Nintendo Switch 2 and meeting Hideo Kojima and Ray Chase (X-Men ’97, Final Fantasy 15) returns to discuss the video game he designed Date Everything! Date Everything! is available on all platforms June 17th!
Check out our brand new merch at kinshipgoods.com/getplayed
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Music by Ben Prunty benpruntymusic.com
Art by Duck Brigade duckbrigade.com
For ad-free main feed episodes, our complete back catalogue including How Did This Get Played? and our Premium DLC episodes and our exclusive show Get Anime’d where we’re currently watching Gurren Lagann go to patreon.com/getplayed
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2. The Nextlander Podcast
So the Nextlander Podcast is this weekly hangout with three guys, Vinny, Brad, and Alex, who’ve been in the games industry like.. forever. If you followed Giant Bomb back in the day, you’ll definitely know them. They’ve got great chemistry and tons of experience, so their takes on games are always solid but also super chill and funny.
In each episode, they talk about what they’ve been playing, what’s going on in the gaming world, and honestly, whatever else they feel like chatting about. It’s got this really laid-back vibe, like you’re just listening to a bunch of friends who really know their stuff.
Longtime friends and games media colleagues Vinny Caravella, Brad Shoemaker, and Alex Navarro share their combined decades of knowledge, expertise, and passion for games with weekly discussions about what they’re playing, what’s happening in the industry, and whatever else they’re up to.
CHAPTERS
(00:00:00) NOTE: Some timecodes may be inaccurate for versions other than the ad-free Patreon version due to dynamic ad insertions. Please use caution if skipping around to avoid spoilers. Thanks for listening.
(00:00:10) Intro
(00:02:44) Show rundown
(00:03:05) Possible to overthink buying a new car? Definitely.
(00:06:49) FBC: Firebreak | [PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] | Jun 17, 2025
(00:26:48) First Break
(00:26:52) Brad’s Summer Game Fest Gaming Experiences
(00:27:10) Resident Evil: Requiem | [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] | Feb 27, 2026
(00:28:42) Dying Light: The Beast | [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] | Aug 22, 2025
(00:37:18) Directive 8020 | [Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] | Oct 02, 2025
(00:46:41) Dosa Divas | [PC (Microsoft Windows)] | 2026
(00:50:25) Snap & Grab | [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5] | 2026
(00:59:10) LEGO Party | [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch] | 2025
(01:01:40) Blighted | [PC (Microsoft Windows)] | 2026
(01:05:56) Toem 2 | [PC (Microsoft Windows)] | 2026
(01:09:07) Wuchang: Fallen Feathers | [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5] | Jul 24, 2025
(01:11:12) Ratatan (Early Access) | [PC (Microsoft Windows)] | Jul 25, 2025
(01:18:02) Some Steam Next Fest demos we liked
(01:18:13) Ball x Pit | [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] | 2025
(01:25:53) Dispatch | [PC (Microsoft Windows)] | 2025
(01:30:33) Baby Steps | [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] | Sep 08, 2025
(01:33:41) Peak | [PC (Microsoft Windows)] | Jun 16, 2025
(01:35:45) Dead as Disco | [PC (Microsoft Windows)] | TBD
(01:37:31) Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound | [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] | Jul 31, 2025
(01:38:37) Second Break
(01:38:42) Vinny with some Breaking News!
(01:40:20) News
(01:40:37) Marathon is getting a delay
(01:48:29) Xbox’s reveals some news about its next hardware plans
(02:01:14) Beat Saber ending PS VR2 support and updates
(02:07:15) Borderlands 4 will be $70
(02:13:27) Nexus Mods has been sold
(02:17:23) Emails
(02:29:01) Wrapping up and thanks
(02:32:17) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts
(02:35:06) Nextlander content updates
(02:37:04) See ya!
3. The Jeff Gerstmann Show
The Jeff Gerstmann Show is a weekly podcast hosted by Jeff Gerstmann, a veteran in the video game journalism industry. In this solo-hosted show, Jeff shares his extensive knowledge of video games, the gaming industry, and even energy drinks.
Each episode features discussions on recent trends in gaming technology, critiques of popular titles, and reflections on the evolving landscape of game development. Beyond the main podcast, Jeff offers additional content through his Patreon, including ad-free episodes, bonus shows like Game Boyz II Men, and access to his community Discord.
Jeff Gerstmann brings his extreme knowledge of video games, the video game industry, and energy drinks to you each and every week.
Let’s Talk Tron! Tron: Catalyst is out, so is FBC: Firebreak. And hey, how about some MindsEye, the Gex Trilogy, and Stellar Blade on PC? In the news, Marathon gets delayed, Sony talks PlayStation 6, Xbox commits to AMD and Windows, PlayStation handheld specs leak, and way more!
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4. The Besties
The Besties is a weekly video game podcast hosted by Griffin McElroy, Justin McElroy, Chris Plante, and Russ Frushtick. Described as “Game of the Year meets King of the Hill,” the show features the four hosts ranking and reviewing their favorite video games, aiming to determine the best games of the year.
Each episode blends insightful game analysis with the hosts’ humor, and they discuss recent game releases, share personal gaming experiences, and occasionally delve into other pop culture topics. The podcast’s relaxed and conversational style has been praised for its approachability, even for listeners with limited gaming knowledge.
It’s Game of the Year meets King of the Hill as four of Earth’s best friends – Griffin McElroy, Justin McElroy, Chris Plante, and Russ Frushtick – rank and review their favorite video games. Because shouldn’t the world’s best friends pick the world’s best games?
Nintendo’s new console is finally here. With Plante undergoing a colonoscopy (which was all okay!), the crew invited long-time friend of the show Chris Grant to discuss the Switch 2. In the back half, the group shares the most promising games from Summer Game Fest.
Chris Grant: https://bsky.app/profile/charstring.com
Get the full list of games (and other stuff) discussed at www.besties.fan. Want more episodes? Join us at patreon.com/thebesties for three bonus episodes each month!
5. Triple Click
Triple Click is arguably one of the best and most entertaining gaming podcasts right now. It’s the perfect way to spend your time by listening to three different hosts who love sharing everything gaming-related, along with their personal experiences.
The Triple Click podcast is a weekly show hosted by Kirk Hamilton, Maddy Myers, and Jason Schreier. The podcast covers a wide range of topics, not limited to just video games but also including movies, books, and TV shows that the hosts are into.
Triple Click is part of the Maximum Fun network, a worker-owned cooperative that hosts a variety of podcasts across different genres.
Video games: They’re serious business! Except when they’re not serious at all. Each week on Triple Click, video game experts Kirk Hamilton, Maddy Myers, and Jason Schreier journey into the fascinating world of games. They’ll explore hot topics in video game news and culture, answer burning listener questions, debate the pros and cons of the biggest new games, and replay old classics together.
Kirk, Jason, and Maddy bring on special guest Ray Chase (Final Fantasy XV, Play Nice) to talk about his experiences as a voice actor and his new game, Date Everything! Ray talks about how he came up with the game, the seven-year saga of building it, and how it’s so much more than a romance simulator.
One More Thing:
Kirk: The Eyre Affair (Jasper Fforde)
Maddy: I quit Polygon lol
Jason: Marble Hall Murders (Anthony Horowitz)
LINKS:
Kirk’s new collection “Music For Podcasting”: https://kirkhamilton.bandcamp.com/album/music-for-podcasting
Kindness Coins: https://arden.itch.io/kindness-coins
“Why AI Isn’t Going To Make Art” by Ted Chiang for The New Yorker: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-weekend-essay/why-ai-isnt-going-to-make-art
Triple Click LIVE in Portland, July 11: https://albertarosetheatre.com/event/triple-click-live/alberta-rose-theatre/portland-oregon/
Support Triple Click: http://maximumfun.org/join
Buy Triple Click Merch: https://maxfunstore.com/search?q=triple+click&options%5Bprefix%5D=last
Join the Triple Click Discord: http://discord.gg/tripleclickpod
Triple Click Ethics Policy: https://maximumfun.org/triple-click-ethics-policy/
I’m currently looking for more gaming podcasts, and as I find good and high-quality ones, I’ll be updating this article with more. So, make sure to save this article or place it on your bookmarks.
Do you listen to gaming podcasts? And if so, what are your favorite ones, and do you have a specific episode that you loved? Let me know in the comments down below.
