Video Gamers Podcast

Video game podcasts are generally loud and obnoxious or boring and mundane -- until now. Video Gamers Podcast is a life-changing gaming podcast from a small group of friends who have loud opinions. We aren’t experts but you bet we will act like them. Join us as we break down our own world of video games, share some laughs, share our experiences, rank our favorites, and help inform you as you search for the next great game. (...and which ones to avoid). A daily video games podcast you can make part of your routine. Come check out our website at videogamerspod.com and reach out to us on X or Instagram @videogamerspod.

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The ULTIMATE Game of the Year Showdown - Gaming...
Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan and Paul go head to head in this awesome replay of our game of the year draft. We take turns drafting gaming's biggest titles for 2025 to see who can put together the best team of game of the year candidates. It's an incredible video game packed episode you don't want to miss from your favorite gaming podcast!
79 min
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The Heart of Indie Art: 5 Indie Titles Where A...
Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan, and John explore five indie video games where bold visual design doesn’t just stand out—it shapes the entire gameplay experience. Join us for a gaming packed episode as we dive into: The psychedelic recursion of Ultros Grim bureaucracy and slick animation in Have a Nice Death Cartoon chaos with Pizza Tower Moody isometric storytelling in Death’s Door Retro-scientific survival in Abiotic Factor From trippy time loops to low-poly horror, these video games prove that when it comes to indies, style is substance. All the gaming news you need, each and every week from the Video Gamers Podcast!
31 min
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Game Court - Should DLC Win Game of the Year?! ...
Gaming hosts Josh and John step into the courtroom for our first ever Game Court showdown! This week’s hot debate: Should major DLCs like Shadow of the Erdtree or high-profile remakes like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth qualify for Video Game of the Year? Josh says yes—John says absolutely not—and Ryan’s the gaming judge, jury, and executioner. All the video game news you need, each and every week from the Video Gamers Podcast.
35 min
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This Week In Indie Gaming - Dead by Freddy & Sl...
Gaming hosts Ace, Ryan, and John are back with a rapid-fire roundup of wild updates across the gaming universe! Join us for a video game packed episode as we cover: Mr. Sleepy Man gets a 2025 release date—Switch version confirmed! Dead by Daylight teams up with Five Nights at Freddy’s in a creepy crossover we didn’t see coming. OTK Expo reveals some quirky potential hits, and much more... All the gaming news you need, each and every week from the Video Gamers Podcast!
31 min
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This Week In Gaming (TWIG) - Summer Game Fest 2...
Gaming hosts Josh and John are joined by indie dev Devin Santi to dive into Mr. Sleepy Man! This unique and charming game delivers a dreamlike adventure filled with surprises. We chat with Devin about the title’s development, artistic vision, and what it takes to bring an indie video game to life. It’s a video game packed episode that’s a must-listen for indie gaming fans! All the gaming news you need, every week from the Video Gamers Podcast!
32 min
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The BIGGEST Blunders in Gaming - Gaming Podcast
Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan, and John break down some of the most infamous flops in recent gaming history. From buggy launches to broken promises, this episode pulls no punches as we look at failures in the video game industry like:-The disaster launches of Cyberpunk 2077, Fallout 76, and Anthem-Final Fantasy XVI’s unexpected stumble-Console fumbles like the Wii U-Much, much more... All the video game news and discussions you need, every week, right here on the Video Gamers Podcast!
64 min
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Women in Gaming: The Stories We Don’t Hear Enou...
Gaming host John sits down with two incredible female gamers - Liz and Devin - to explore what it’s really like being a woman in today’s gaming world. They get real about role models in video games, underrepresentation of female games, and the best gaming foods (coming from a pro-chef), it’s a candid conversation packed with real stories, laughs, and valuable insight. All the video game news and discussions you need, every week, right here on the Video Gamers Podcast!
63 min
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Game of the Year GOOFS - Gaming Podcast
Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan and John debate something that’s been simmering for years—who actually deserved Game of the Year? In this episode, we look back at GOTY winners and nominees from the past decade and make our case for which games should’ve taken home the crown. Was Sekiro really the best video in game in 2019? Did It Takes Two deserve to beat Metroid Dread and Resident Evil in one of gamings most mediocre years? And was Elden Ring truly unstoppable in 2022? We break down the biggest video game surprises, the most controversial wins, and the snubs that still haunt us. All the video game news and discussions you need, every week, right here on the Video Gamers Podcast!
67 min
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Top Indie Games of 2025 (So Far) – Gaming Podcast
Gaming hosts Ace, Ryan, and John celebrate the indie video game darlings of 2025 in this episode featuring standout titles, hidden gems, and bold predictions. From headline-makers like Expedition 33 and Blue Prince, to under-the-radar gems like Ender Magnolia, and chaotic fun with Schedule 1 and REPO—this year’s indie gaming scene is stacked. We break down what’s made these video games special, how they compare to AAA offerings, and ask the big question: Is indie officially the future of gaming? All the video game news and discussions you need, every week, right here on the Video Gamers Podcast!
46 min
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Doom the Dark Ages is Metal as...Heck – Deep Di...
Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan, and John grab their chainshields, mount their dragons, and take a deep dive into Doom: The Dark Ages. This isn’t your dad’s FPS—this game throws the Slayer into a grimdark medieval war machine, and we share cover every blood-soaked second. How does this video game live up to the Doom gaming legacy? Let’s rip, tear, and talk about one of the most exciting video games of the year. All your deep dives, gaming updates, and nerdy nonsense right here at Video Gamers Podcast.
64 min
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Bungie's Blunder, Switch 2 Smackdown and Gamers...
55 min
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Physics, Fungi & Feelings - Indie Gaming Podcast
35 min
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Most Anticipated Games of Late 2025! | Gaming P...
Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan, and John dive into the future with a look at the most anticipated video games still to come in 2025! From long-awaited sequels to bold new gaming experiences, we’re covering everything that’s lighting up our calendars. Your weekly hit of gaming news, deep dives, and everything video games—from the Video Gamers Podcast.
59 min
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Doom: The Dark Ages - First Impressions | Gamin...
Gaming hosts Josh and John are joined by indie dev Devin Santi to dive into Mr. Sleepy Man! This unique and charming game delivers a dreamlike adventure filled with surprises. We chat with Devin about the title’s development, artistic vision, and what it takes to bring an indie video game to life. It’s a video game packed episode that’s a must-listen for indie gaming fans! All the gaming news you need, every week from the Video Gamers Podcast!
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Breaking Down Expedition 33 – Full Spoiler Dive...
Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan, and John go full spoiler-mode on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. From the game’s hauntingly beautiful world to its bold story choices and jaw-dropping ending(s), we spill all the beans. This is absolute PEAK gaming experience. We break down how Expedition 33 makes its narrative so emotionally impactful, and how it stacks up among the greats of the genre. If you've finished this video game—or just want to know what all the hype is about—this is your definitive Expedition 33 breakdown. Your weekly hit of gaming news, deep dives, and everything video games—from the Video Gamers Podcast.
63 min
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The Midnight Walk – Deep Dive into a Creepy Coz...
Gaming hosts Ace, Ryan, and John lace up for The Midnight Walk—a surreal new indie videogame that’s stirring up buzz (and some confusion). With its haunting atmosphere, claymation modeling, and unapologetically strange design, this one’s dividing the team...for reasons you might not expecrt. Is The Midnight Walk a bold work of indie genius? Or is it just weird for weird’s sake? Your weekly hit of gaming news, deep dives, and everything video games—from the Video Gamers Podcast.
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Changing the Game – Cloud Gaming, Backbone, and...
Gaming hosts Josh and John are joined by indie dev Devin Santi to dive into Mr. Sleepy Man! This unique and charming game delivers a dreamlike adventure filled with surprises. We chat with Devin about the title’s development, artistic vision, and what it takes to bring an indie video game to life. It’s a video game packed episode that’s a must-listen for indie gaming fans! All the gaming news you need, every week from the Video Gamers Podcast!
57 min
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Corporate Kombat: We Built a Business Using Onl...
Gaming hosts Josh and John are joined by indie dev Devin Santi to dive into Mr. Sleepy Man! This unique and charming game delivers a dreamlike adventure filled with surprises. We chat with Devin about the title’s development, artistic vision, and what it takes to bring an indie video game to life. It’s a video game packed episode that’s a must-listen for indie gaming fans! All the gaming news you need, every week from the Video Gamers Podcast!
45 min
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Borderlands 4 Reveal, GTA 6 Delayed, and… Half-...
Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan, and John break down the biggest video game headlines this week! Borderlands 4 gameplay footage leaks ahead of its full reveal, Grand Theft Auto 6 slips to a May 2026 launch, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 hits a major milestone with over 3 million preorders sold. Plus, Xbox announces an $80 price point for first-party video games, matching Nintendo’s next-gen plans, and Half-Life 3 may actually be real — insiders claim it’s now fully playable in internal testing. Your weekly hit of gaming news, hot takes, and video game silliness — from the Video Gamers Podcast.
45 min
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Personal Top 5 Indie Games Of All Time | Gamin...
Gaming hosts Josh and John are joined by indie dev Devin Santi to dive into Mr. Sleepy Man! This unique and charming game delivers a dreamlike adventure filled with surprises. We chat with Devin about the title’s development, artistic vision, and what it takes to bring an indie video game to life. It’s a video game packed episode that’s a must-listen for indie gaming fans! All the gaming news you need, every week from the Video Gamers Podcast!
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Final French-asy? Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 –...
Gaming Hosts Josh, Ryan, and John are taking a deep dive into one of the most talked-about titles: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. With its striking art style, deep story, and interesting spin on combat mechanics, this is one of the most unique gaming experiences in a long time. Does it live up to expectations? And more importantly—will this be the game that finally converts Ryan to the glory of turn-based combat? Tune in for our honest breakdown of why Expedition 33, and decide of yourself: Oui or Non! Your weekly hit of gaming insights, hot takes, and all the video games that matter—from the Video Gamers Podcast.
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Mental Health and Gaming w/guest Dr. Bean of G...
Gaming host John sits down with Dr. Anthony Bean, clinical psychologist, video game researcher, and founder of Geek Therapeutics, to explore the intersection of mental health and gaming. From the myths around video game addiction to how gaming can actually help us grow emotionally, this episode dives into what it really means to level up in real life. Whether you're curious about therapy through geek culture, want to better understand your own gaming habits, or just love hearing about how your favorite games impact your brain—this is one episode you don't want to miss. Your weekly hit of gaming insights, video game culture, and expert-level conversations—from the Video Gamers Podcast.
75 min
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May’s Most Hyped Games, Rivals Support Strike a...
42 min
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Lords of the Fallen Rises, Enter the Gungeon 2 ...
37 min
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Voicing Legends: Alicyn Packard on Acting, Anim...
Ever wonder what it takes to bring a video game character to life? In this episode, we sit down with the incredibly talented Alicyn Packard, whose voice has breathed life into countless characters in gaming and animation—including her latest role in the hugely popular Monster Hunter Wilds. We dive into the craft of video game voice acting, her journey into the VO industry, and what it means to build a prolific career behind the mic. If you love gaming, storytelling, or just geeking out over how characters come to life, this one’s for you. All the video game news and discussions you need, every week, right here on the Video Gamers Podcast!
58 min