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Aftermath Hours

Aftermath
Games Journalism
Kotaku
Video Game Industry
Jason Schreier
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Xbox
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Epic Games
Disney

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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Latest Episodes

On our first episode of 2026, Nathan, Chris, and Riley start the year off with a bang, or at least the next best thing: a discussion about video games. We begin by reflecting on Nathan’s time attending Awesome Games Done Quick, the annual speedrunnin... more

On this week’s episode, Nathan, Chris, and Riley convene one last time to close out 2025, a notably horrible year for the world but a pretty solid one for Aftermath. We begin by talking about a controversy that was unexpected, to say the least: Laria... more

This week, Gita, Riley, and Chris talk about many games that came out recently that will never win a Game Award, and what our attitudes about the event are.

First, the enigmatic Ys-alike Angeline Era, a beautiful game with thoughtful design. Second,... more

On this week’s episode, Nathan, Gita, and Chris are joined by the one and only John “Super Eyepatch Wolf” Walsh, YouTuber extraordinaire and, now, author of The Bizarre World Of Fake Games, a book about exactly what it says it’s about: meticulously c... more

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Recent Guests

Eyepatch Wolf
YouTube content creator and author
Episode: No More Horses Around (With Eyepatch Wolf)
Steven Asarch
Journalist and co-host of Thingamadoosher podcast
Spitfire
Episode: MrBeast Dreams Of Elon (With Kat Tenbarge And Steven Asarch)
Kat Tenbarge
Journalist and reporter, formerly of NBC News
Spitfire
Episode: MrBeast Dreams Of Elon (With Kat Tenbarge And Steven Asarch)
Matt Leone
Formerly worked at Polygon, now running Design Room, an oral history site for video games.
Design Room
Episode: A History Of Histories
Cameron Kunzelman
Author and games critic
University of Minnesota Press
Episode: Just Creed Things
Morgan Sung
Journalist and host of Close All Tabs, a podcast from KQED.
KQED
Episode: Of Shootings And Shitposts (With Morgan Sung)
Ryan Gilliam
Co-founder of Rogue
Rogue
Episode: Rogue Squadron (With Ryan Gilliam and Cass Marshall)
Cass Marshall
Co-founder of Rogue
Rogue
Episode: Rogue Squadron (With Ryan Gilliam and Cass Marshall)
Chris Plante
former Polygon editor and current host of Post Games
Post Games
Episode: It’s Always Sunny In Philabieldia (With Chris Plante)

Hosts

Nathan Grayson
Co-host known for his engaging insights on gaming culture and industry commentary.
Chris Person
Co-host filling in various roles, brings humor and critical perspectives on modern media.
Riley MacLeod
Co-host known for his reflections on gaming trends and industry insights.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 155 ratings
  • 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
    Canada2 months ago
  • Independant Games Coverage at it's finest

    Covering video games doesn't mean just talking about what's coming out. It means talking about the subjects that the industry would rather not shine a light on. The folks at Aftermath do that and more while being entertaining. I listen to the show every week and I gladly support the work that the folks at Aftermath are doing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Acharky
    United States2 months ago
  • Great independent video game journalism

    I’m a proud subscriber to Aftermath and highly recommend this podcast and their website to anyone passionate about video games and wants good discussions of the human labor behind them. Worker-owned journalism like Aftermath is vital for speaking truth to power in such a rich industry that can treat the human element as disposable. The hosts also have a lot of fun and smart conversations about other kinds of media and topical issues from time to time. Also I always felt like the host Nathan Gray... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eddy Tony
    United States3 months ago
  • Great ad-free video game podcast! Support worker-owned journalism!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    sincere-moth
    3 months ago
  • Good show, good website

    Chill show with interesting guests. Their coverage of games, media and journalism in general is great

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    N0 S1gnal
    United States4 months ago

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There's a strong recognition of the hosts' chemistry, making for an entertaining listening experience.
Critiques may arise regarding over-dominance of certain hosts in conversations, impacting the balance of dialogue.
Listeners appreciate the engaging discussions and insights into video gaming culture and journalism.
Many highlight the value of independent media and the unique format of the show that fosters personal and insightful commentary.

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Apple Podcasts
#122
Ireland/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#245
Switzerland/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#246
Chile/Leisure

Talking Points

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The Hills Are Alive With The Sound Of Stabbing (With Yussef Cole)
Q: Will there be DLC for Assassin's Creed Shadows that features Shadow from Sonic the Hedgehog?
I don't think so.
The Hills Are Alive With The Sound Of Stabbing (With Yussef Cole)
Q: Did you play Assassin's Creed Syndicate, Yussef?
I didn't play that one, but I was curious about that.
108 Out Of 10 (With Aidan Moher)
Q: What do you like to introduce yourself to the audience?
Aidan describes himself as a freelance games journalist who has written for various outlets and mentions his two books, one focusing on Japanese RPGs.
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Q: Any thoughts on Pitchfork media getting folded into GQ?
Music journalism has been struggling for a long time, and this issue highlights the need for more sustainable and cooperative approaches.
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Q: With such a huge amount of games that came out in the past year, games that just exist in general, how do you make decisions on what game you play next?
We often look for palate cleansers after long games and base our choices on recommendations from trusted sources.

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1. Eyepatch Wolf
2. Steven Asarch
3. Kat Tenbarge
4. Matt Leone
5. Cameron Kunzelman
6. Morgan Sung
7. Ryan Gilliam
8. Cass Marshall

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