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Aftermath Hours

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The flagship podcast of Aftermath, a worker-owned, subscription-based website covering video games, the internet, and everything that comes after from journalists who previously worked at Kotaku, Vice, and The Washington Post. Each week, games journalism veterans Luke Plunkett, Nathan Grayson, Chris Person, Riley MacLeod, and Gita Jackson – though not always all at once, because that’s too many pe... more

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On this week’s episode, Nathan, Chris, and Riley are joined by games reporter extraordinaire Rebekah Valentine, formerly of IGN and now (very) newly of Kotaku—which of course none of us have ever heard of. We ask her about the whys and hows of her bi... more

On this week’s episode, Nathan and Gita are joined by Chandana Ekanayake, director of Dosa Divas, a new turn-based RPG about cooking, culture, and reconciling with loved ones. Also, mechs. We discuss the game’s inspirations, as well as the way food a... more

On a this week’s episode, Nathan and Gita are joined by journalist-turned-politician Kat Abughazaleh, who recently managed to nearly win the Democratic congressional primary in Illinois despite odds being stacked against her. We discuss what she lear... more

On a this week’s (very special) episode, Nathan and Gita are joined by podcasting royalty, Michael Hobbes of If Books Could Kill and Maintenance Phase, to discuss Aftermath’s latest, greatest, possibly dumbest event, Woke Week, as well as Michael’s t... more

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Recent Guests

Rebekah Valentine
Special guest, journalist
Kotaku
Episode: Pragmata Is Uncle-Core (With Rebekah Valentine)
Eka Kanat
Director of Dosa Divas
Outer Loop Games
Episode: Dosa Divas: Nightreign
Kat Abughazaleh
Journalist turned congressional candidate and organizer
Kapow/CAPOW, Common Power
Episode: Who’s Afraid Of The Big Bad Leftist Twitch Streamer (With Kat Abughazaleh)
Michael Hobbes
Guest, host of If Books Could Kill and Maintenance Phase
If Books Could Kill; Maintenance Phase
Episode: The Woke Week Special (With Michael Hobbes)
Chris Person
Guest (appears during Bluesky discussion)
Aftermath.Site
Episode: The Woke Week Special (With Michael Hobbes)
Samantha Kalman
Game developer and guest on the episode
Super Future Zone / Aftermath
Episode: WipeJoust
Stella Sacco
Narrative designer and game writer; guest on episode
Independent; previously with Tactile, Lily's Garden writer
Episode: Pokopia Is A Viva Piñatalike
Jackson Ryan
Investigative journalist
Aftermath.site / Australian media
Episode: The Sordid Saga Of Clickout
Brendan Caldwell
Co-founder of jank.cool, indie PC games journalist
Jank.cool
Episode: The Top Of The Jank Pile

Hosts

Nathan Grayson
Host/Co-host of Aftermath Hours
Riley MacLeod
Co-host of Aftermath Hours
Chris Person
Co-host of Aftermath Hours

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 171 ratings
  • My new favorite gaming podcast. If you're a fan of Remap, Mothership, and what Polygon used to be then check this out.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    LudensFan
    15 days ago
  • Destroy AI, listen to Aftermath

    Aftermath is a great independent gaming journalism website, everyone on the podcast is great, plus Chris goes in deep on some of the most random stuff and it rules.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Undead-Chuk
    United States4 months ago
  • Serious gaming

    Love the deep dives on the video game industry and politics. Great perspectives on the world we find ourselves in.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JonahWhite
    United States5 months ago
  • Speaking of transitions

    Funny, informative, destroy AI

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TonyScott Facts
    United States5 months ago
  • Happy 2 years!

    Chris has the voice of someone named Luke Plunkett and Luke the voice of someone named Chris Person.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    backlah
    Canada6 months ago

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Listeners praise deep, thoughtful discussions and sharp industry insights.
Some feedback notes occasional dominance by a single host and desire for more diverse guest lineups.
Many appreciate worker-owned journalism focus and candid banter among hosts.

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#121
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Apple Podcasts
#241
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Dosa Divas: Nightreign
Q: What have you learned about funding and labor in the indie games space during the development of Dosa Divas?
Funding is fragile and layoffs can happen; the key is humane support for displaced staff, proactive outreach to other studios, and building a workflow that allows the team to transition smoothly while continuing to develop and promote the next project. This experience also informs the emphasis on smaller, tighter projects that can sustain the studio.
Dosa Divas: Nightreign
Q: How do you balance topicality with timeless storytelling so the game remains relevant over time?
We focus on specific, lived experiences and universal human themes—family, belonging, and labor—then place them in a richly imagined world. We avoid mere trend references and instead ground the storytelling in the players' personal experiences and historical contexts to keep it relatable long-term.
Dosa Divas: Nightreign
Q: So Eka, what was the genesis of Dosa Divas and the two-aunties-and-a-mech concept?
The concept grew from a long idea board and a desire to explore South Asian diaspora experiences beyond a single narrative, channeling family dynamics, generational trauma, and how culture is commodified into a playable world. The two-aunties motif emerged as a vehicle to examine cultural continuity, ambition, and reconciliation in a futuristic setting.
Who’s Afraid Of The Big Bad Leftist Twitch Streamer (With Kat Abughazaleh)
Q: Why do you think so many politicians are reluctant to embrace new technologies like Twitch to reach voters?
The panel suggests it comes down to not wanting to do the hard work; streaming requires longer, more authentic engagement, while traditional methods like call time are seen as burdensome and time-intensive for campaigns.
The Woke Week Special (With Michael Hobbes)
Q: How did you get into speedrunning?
Michael Hobbes and others describe speedrunning as a gateway into understanding how games work, with an emphasis on the historical and technical aspects that reveal design decisions.

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A veteran-led panel breaks down video game news, industry trends, and cultural topics with a sharp, skeptical bent. Frequent conversations cover industry labor, independent journalism, and the business side of running worker-owned media, alongside deep dives into games, design choices, and internet culture. Noteworthy are guests who bring insider perspectives from independent outlets and media evolution, plus a candid, humorous tone that keeps discussions accessible even when tackling heavy topics. The show's unique angle is its sustained focus on worker-owned journalism and the human elements behind gaming coverage, making it a solid fit for listeners seeking thoughtful critique, industry transparency, and why culture, tech, and games inte... more

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3. Kat Abughazaleh
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7. Stella Sacco
8. Jackson Ryan

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