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 | 121 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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On this week’s episode, Chris, Gita and Luke discuss the recent price announcement for Valve's console-competitor, the Steam Machine - it's $1,049 USD, but unfortunately that's kind of just what computers cost now. All that said, Chris does make it s... more
On this week’s episode, Nathan and Chris are joined by a second Chris, this one of the Plante variety, to discuss the latter’s Earliest Game Of The Year awards. Why now? Because games that release near the beginning of the year often get ignored or f... more
On this week’s episode, Nathan and Luke are joined by Ethan Gach of noted Aftermath origin story Kotaku dot com to discuss… well, originally we were gonna talk about Summer Game Fest, but then—moments before we began recording—news broke that Xbox is... more
On this week’s episode, Nathan and Chris are joined by musician, writer, and game developer Liz Ryerson hot on the heels of counterprogramming Summer Game Fest with the second annual Unearthed Treasure Room showcase. The basic idea? SGF is made up of... 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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Love the deep dives on the video game industry and politics. Great perspectives on the world we find ourselves in.
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Apple Podcasts | #230 | United States/Leisure |
Apple Podcasts | #198 |  United Kingdom/Leisure |
Apple Podcasts | #67 |  Philippines/Leisure |
Apple Podcasts | #86 |  Hong Kong/Leisure |
Apple Podcasts | #154 |  Singapore/Leisure |
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What is Aftermath Hours about and what kind of topics does it cover?
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. Liz Ryerson
2. Jordan Hoffstetter
3. Alanah Pearce
4. Rebekah Valentine
5. Eka Kanat
6. Kat Abughazaleh
7. Michael Hobbes
8. Chris Person
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