Aftermath Hours
AftermathThe 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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 126 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | LeisureNews | |||
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On this week’s episode, Nathan and Riley are joined by game developer, consultant, and general industry luminary Rami Ismail to discuss his new Levelling The Playing Field series of courses aimed at making “the critical less-spoken parts of indie gam... more
On this week’s very special Hater Week episode, Nathan, Chris, and Riley are joined by the crown prince of hating himself, Ed Zitron. We talk to Ed about what it means to be an effective hater in his wheelhouse—going after the companies that are taki... more
On this week’s episode, Nathan and Chris are joined by Tyler Colp of PC Gamer to discuss an extremely pressing business matter: Chris wrote almost 9,000 words about his favorite FromSoftware farming spots, and somehow, he still has more to say about ... more
On this week’s episode, Nathan and Gita are joined by Kotaku’s Reb Valentine to discuss that which has long been prophesied (derogatory): The Xbox layoffs finally happened, and they’ve somehow proven even worse than expected. Thousands of jobs lost, ... more
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For a podcast that includes how it’s “creator-owned, listener-supported” in every episode intro, there’s a conspicuous absence of a mention as to who makes the podcast for those creators. My close friend Mischa Stanton, a 15 year podcast design/editing veteran, goes uncredited in 117-and-counting episodes. That’s not just disappointing, it’s antithetical to Aftermath’s stated position as creators. It’s a failure to fulfill basic best practices of creation. Maybe they change the way they intro/ou... more
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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.
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Apple Podcasts | #66 |  Singapore/Leisure |
Apple Podcasts | #125 |  Indonesia/Leisure |
Apple Podcasts | #138 |  Chile/Leisure |
Apple Podcasts | #146 |  Russia/Leisure |
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A veteran-led show that blends deep dives into video games, industry labor, and media culture with candid conversations about journalism, platform dynamics, and the economics of indie work. Episodes frequently feature conversations on game design, live-service economies, and the politics of representation, often anchored by thoughtful perspectives from long-time game reporters. Notably, the program leans into worker-owned, independent coverage, spotlighting guest voices from across gaming, tech, and media to illuminate how coverage, funding, and labor shape the industry. It's especially compelling for listeners who want sharp critique, behind-the-scenes industry insight, and a mix of humor with serious analysis about the state of games jour... more
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Recent guests on Aftermath Hours include:
1. Ed Zitron
2. Tyler Colp
3. Reb Valentine
4. Wes Fenlon
5. Liz Ryerson
6. Jordan Hoffstetter
7. Alanah Pearce
8. Rebekah Valentine
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