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Post Games is an audio magazine about how and why we love video games. Each week, host Chris Plante reports on a new, overlooked, or underappreciated topic in gaming culture. Why do people play games that scare them? Why do great games sometimes flop? How has one award turned tiny indie game makers into big-name millionaires? With original interviews, writing, and a traditional audio-magazine structure, Plante keeps things entertaining, informative, and always under 90 minutes. Because Post Games is meant to be listened to, not buried in a backlog.
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- 2 days ago1h 2m
The Blessing and Curse of Pokémon
Bonus Post Games?!Support the show for $5 at Patreon.com/PostGames and get bonus episodes and segments!This Week on Post Games:Act 1: Game Freak’s 30 Years of Brilliant False StartsAct 2: Beast of Reincarnation Won’t Be IgnoredPatreon Bonus: Game Freak’s Top 5 Games (That Aren’t Pokémon)Act 3: A New Game Magazine? In This Economy?!Show Notes:Want full show notes for free, including links to everything we mention? Visit www.post.gamesSponsors:Incogni Deal: To get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan, go to incogni.com/postgamesFactor Deal: Head to Factormeals.com/postgames50off and use code postgames50off to get 50% off and free daily greens per box, with a new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details.)Quince Deal: Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to quince.com/POSTGAMES for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Guests:Robert Sephazon: Game designer, producer, historian, and curatorRyan Rigney: Editor-in-chief, ChiselArt & Music:Logo and Show Art: James BarehamTheme: Mark SparlingAdditional music: Epidemic SoundAll interviews are edited for concision and clarity.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 1 weeks ago1h 20m
Gaming’s Toughest Critic Wants You to Live a Happier Life
This Week on Post Games:Act 1: A Life Making Sense of GamesAct 2: The Pleasure in Noticing the Small ThingsPatreon Bonus: Behind-the-Scenes of Grand Theft Auto’s Press EventsBonus: An Excerpt from “The Small Stuff” AudiobookShow Notes:Want full show notes for free, including links to everything we mention? Visit www.post.gamesSponsors:Incogni Deal: To get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan, go to incogni.com/postgamesFactor Deal: Head to Factormeals.com/postgames50off and use code postgames50off to get 50% off and free daily greens per box, with a new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details.)Quince Deal: Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to quince.com/POSTGAMES for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Guests:Ian Bogost: Game designer, essayist, professor, and author of “The Small Stuff”Closing Song: “The Path of the Wind (from My Neighbor Totoro)” performed by Gentle LoveArt & Music:Logo and Show Art: James BarehamTheme: Mark SparlingAdditional music: Epidemic SoundAll interviews are edited for concision and clarity.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 2 weeks ago1h 16m
A Gaming Podcast Your Friends Will Love
Post Games is an NPR-style podcast about video games.Each week, games media veteran Chris Plane (co-founder of Polygon, co-host of The Besties) tackles a new topic with the help of guest experts. This episode is a tasting menu: four conversations with four very different experts.YouTuber AnyAustin reflects on growing old as a gaming YouTuber. Author Keza MacDonald gives us a hint of Nintendo's future. Philosopher C. Thi Nguyen explains how metrics and optimization have infected our favorite games. And critic and game designer Tim Rogers recommends the perfect starting point for Dragon Quest.This is the perfect entry point for newcomers and a taste of what's available for paid subscribers on the Patreon!Love the show? Please consider supporting Post Games (and getting tons of bonus segments and episodes) at Patreon.com.postgamesThis Week on Post Games:Act 1: Getting Old as a Professional Gaming YouTuberAct 2: Nintendo’s Future Act 3: How Metrics Infected Video Games Bonus Act: Tim Rogers Recommends You Play This Dragon Quest FirstShow Notes:Want full show notes for free, including links to everything we mention? Visit www.post.gamesSponsors:Incogni Deal: To get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan, go to incogni.com/postgamesFactor Deal: Head to Factormeals.com/postgames50off and use code postgames50off to get 50% off and free daily greens per box, with a new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details.)Quince Deal: Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to quince.com/POSTGAMES for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Guests:Any Austin: Gaming YouTuberKeza MacDonald: Journalist and author of Super Nintendo: The Game-Changing Company That Unlocked the Power of PlayC. Thi Nguyen: Philosopher, educator, and author. His latest book is The Score: How to Stop Playing Somebody Else’s GameTim Rogers: Critic and designer at Action ButtonArt & Music:Logo and Show Art: James BarehamTheme: Mark SparlingAdditional music: Epidemic SoundAll interviews are edited for concision and clarity.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 3 weeks ago44 min
What's the Point of Video Game Reviews?
This Week on Post Games:Act 1: Why Game Criticism Is a KindnessAct 2: What a Game Review Can and Can’t DoPatreon Bonus: The Reason Review Scores Make People So MadShow Notes and Bonus Episodes:Want full show notes for free, including links to everything we mention? Visit www.post.gamesGet weekly bonus segments, video episodes, monthly exclusive episodes, and more at patreon.com/postgames for only $5Sponsors:Incogni Deal: To get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan, go to incogni.com/postgamesFactor Deal: Head to Factormeals.com/postgames50off and use code postgames50off to get 50% off and free daily greens per box, with a new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details.)Quince Deal: Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to quince.com/POSTGAMES for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Guests:Harper Jay: Critic and WriterArt & Music:Logo and Show Art: James BarehamTheme: Mark SparlingAdditional music: Epidemic SoundAll interviews are edited for concision and clarity.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Jun 29, 20261h 14m
What's Weird Nintendo (and Is It Still Alive?)
This Week on Post Games:Act 1: Defining ‘Weird Nintendo’Act 2: Weird Nintendo, #10-6Act 3: Weird Nintendo, #5-1Patreon Bonus: The Nintendo Story I Could Never TellShow Notes and Bonus Episodes:Want full show notes for free, including links to everything we mention? Visit www.post.gamesGet weekly bonus segments, video episodes, monthly exclusive episodes, and more at patreon.com/postgames for only $5Sponsors:Incogni Deal: To get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan, go to incogni.com/postgamesFactor Deal: Head to Factormeals.com/postgames50off and use code postgames50off to get 50% off and free daily greens per box, with a new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details.)Quince Deal: Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to quince.com/POSTGAMES for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Guest:Jeremy Parish: host and author of Video Works, co-host and co-founder of RetronautsArt & Music:Logo and Show Art: James BarehamTheme: Mark SparlingAll interviews on Post Games are edited for concision and clarity.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Jun 22, 202653 min
How the Games Industry Got to This Point
This Week on Post Games:Act 1: The Primordial Ooze of the Modern Game IndustryAct 2: No Time Like the PresentAct 3: How to Get People to See a Game in 2026Patreon Bonus: The Two Big Bets That Led to Xbox's Current ProblemsShow Notes and Bonus Episodes:Want full show notes for free, including links to everything we mention? Visit www.post.gamesGet weekly bonus segments, video episodes, monthly exclusive episodes, and more at patreon.com/postgames for only $5Sponsors:Incogni Deal: To get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan, go to incogni.com/postgamesFactor Deal: Head to Factormeals.com/postgames50off and use code postgames50off to get 50% off and free daily greens per box, with a new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details.)Quince Deal: Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to quince.com/POSTGAMES for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Guests:Rob Pardo: CEO of Bonfire Studios, former CCO of Blizzard EntertainmentJason Schreier: reporter at Bloomberg News, co-host of Triple ClickArt & Music:Logo and Show Art: James BarehamTheme: Mark SparlingAll interviews on Post Games are edited for concision and clarity.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Jun 15, 20262h 46m
The Earliest Game of the Year Awards
This Week on Post Games:The EGOTYs: 50 critics, directors, designers, reporters, authors, and comedians share their favorite games of 2026Patreon Bonus: I share my Top 10 Games of 2026, and consider why they stuck to my heart, brain, and gutShow Notes and Bonus Episodes:Want full show notes for free, including links to everything we mention? Visit www.post.gamesGet weekly bonus segments, video episodes, monthly exclusive episodes, and more at patreon.com/postgames for only $5Sponsors:Incogni Deal: To get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan, go to incogni.com/postgamesFactor Deal: Head to Factormeals.com/postgames50off and use code postgames50off to get 50% off and free daily greens per box, with a new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details).Quince Deal: Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to quince.com/POSTGAMES for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Guests:See the full guest list at www.Post.GamesArt & Music:Logo and Show Art: James BarehamTheme: Mark SparlingAll interviews on Post Games are edited for concision and clarity.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Jun 8, 20261h 40m
How to Have a Persona Summer
This Week on Post Games:Patreon Bonus: The Rules of Persona SummerAct 1: Persona, Explained!Act 2: Where to Start (or Continue) with PersonaAct 3: Why Tribeca Film Fest Includes Video GamesShow Notes and Bonus Episodes:Want full show notes for free, including links to everything we mention? Visit www.post.gamesGet weekly bonus segments, video episodes, monthly exclusive episodes, and more at patreon.com/postgames for only $5Sponsors:Incogni Deal: To get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan, go to incogni.com/postgamesFactor Deal: Head to Factormeals.com/postgames50off and use code postgames50off to get 50% off and free daily greens per box, with a new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details).Quince Deal: Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to quince.com/POSTGAMES for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Guests:Brendon Bigley and Stephen Hilger: co-hosts of Into the AetherLeigh Alexander: narrative designer, writer, and former games journalistCasey Baron: Senior Programmer of the Tribeca Film FestivalClosing Song: “Aria of the Soul” by The Blueshift Big Band (The Persona 30th Anniversary Jazz Album)Art & Music:Logo and Show Art: James BarehamTheme: Mark SparlingAll interviews on Post Games are edited for concision and clarity.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Post Games is an audio magazine about how and why we love video games. Each week, host Chris Plante reports on a new, overlooked, or underappreciated topic in gaming culture. Why do people play games that scare them? Why do great games sometimes flop? How has one award turned tiny indie game makers into big-name millionaires? With original interviews, writing, and a traditional audio-magazine structure, Plante keeps things entertaining, informative, and always under 90 minutes. Because Post Games is meant to be listened to, not buried in a backlog.
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