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CORE - Core Gaming for Core Gamers

Scott Johnson - Jon Jagger - Beau Schwartz
Final Fantasy XIV
World Of Warcraft
Elden Ring
Baldur's Gate 3
Cyberpunk 2077
No Man's Sky
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Diablo IV
Path Of Exile 2
Resident Evil
Ubisoft
Fortnite
Valheim
Dispatch
Video Games
Diablo 4
Steam
Indie Games
Final Fantasy
Overwatch

Hosted by podcasting vet, Scott Johnson, Jon Jagger and Beau Schwartz. Weekly, on the frogpants network. Video games and the issues around them every week!

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Welp, the Steam Machine is here, and it's expensive as we figured it might be with the RAM wars and all. Let's break it all down, and highly discourage Canadians from getting one. :) We also talk about the big games of July, Xbox increasing prices, G... more

Guys, there were a lot of video games announced lately, and we take it upon ourselves to talk about the ones that make us the most excited! Plus, all the games we played and more!

Games we played this week:

Magic the Gathering, the Commander Decks ... more

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With Scott, Jon, Beau, Randy, Brian, Bobby, and the one and only LIAM O'BRIEN! Enjoy the archive from our live episode! Video coming soon to the Youtube Channel as well.

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Scott Beau and Jon get together and watch SGF live with commentary! The video version is up on the youtube channel as well: youtube.com/scottjohnson Expect more in future as we break down what’s coming ands what has us the most excited.

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Recent Guests

Lucy James
Co-host joining on stage to welcome segment
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Episode: CORE + Summer Games Fest LIVE!
Masayoshi Yokoyama
Game developer from RGG Studio
RGG Studio
Episode: CORE + Summer Games Fest LIVE!
Ben Starr
Voice actor in Fortnite who appeared as a guest
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Al Hope
Creative Director of Alien Isolation 2
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Episode: CORE + Summer Games Fest LIVE!
Adrian Muller
Solo developer behind Blood of the Dawnwalker
Independent
Episode: CORE + Summer Games Fest LIVE!
Marcus Smith
Creative director for Marvel's Wolverine segment
Marvel Games / Marvel
Episode: CORE Coverage of the Sony State of Play for 6-2-2026
Stu Tilly
Creative Director of Fire Sprite Games
Fire Sprite Games
Episode: CORE Coverage of the Sony State of Play for 6-2-2026
Deborah Ann Wall
Actress (voice/role referenced during God of War discussion)
True Blood (actor)
Episode: CORE Coverage of the Sony State of Play for 6-2-2026
Warren Davis
The creator of Q*Bert and former game developer
Episode: CORE Special: Warren Davis & The Creation of Q*Bert

Hosts

Scott Johnson
Host of CORE and related shows; long-running gaming commentator with a focus on diverse topics, humor, and community engagement.
Jon Jagger
Co-host known for analytical takes and lively discussions on gaming, hardware, and industry trends.
Beau Schwartz
Co-host known for strong opinions, engaging banter, and in-depth discussions on games and industry quirks.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 668 ratings
  • More Beau & Scot Less Jon

    Edit: My god, Jon needs his own show to talk about his kid and his personal life. You're letting your elementary school child watch Terminator 2? As a teacher, shame on you. You get worse the more you speak so please stop speaking for 90% of the podcast. Can't wait until Scott makes fun of his height again.

    Jon is the biggest know-it-all I've ever listened to on a podcast. He also talks so goddamn much I have to skip a significant portion of the podcast so I don't have to listen to his pseudo-i... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    __Tile__
    United Statesa month ago
  • Disappointed

    This show was great when it was focused on Heroes of the Storm…maybe that’s because it was a focused thing, so when you started listening, you knew what you were getting into. You came into listen about one thing, and they were going to talk about one thing.

    For quite a few years now they have been covering video games as a whole. That’s a broad topic, but the hosts tend to have narrow views and strongly oppose differing ones. The hosts also have the unfortunate tendency to slide in political ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    clicky510
    United States3 months ago
  • Beau repeats himself and gets on his high horse

    Edit 2: Whoever __Tile__ is he sounds like a troll. I wonder if it’s Beau himself, or one of his followers. Maybe this guy should just go watch Beau’s streams if he wants more uninformed, high horse, boomer opinions about games.

eEdit: in the most recent podcast Beau whose boomer hands can’t seem to get timing right with slow fingers said about Clair Obscur, “they didn’t think about their game.” This guy rails against corporate AAA games but when it comes to indies he sounds like AAA lover. Ser... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    SL_CT
    United States3 months ago
  • More Beau & Scot Less Jon

    Jon is the biggest know-it-all I've ever listened to on a podcast. He also talks so goddamn much I have to skip a significant portion of the podcast so I don't have to listen to his pseudo-intellectual takes and constant self-righteousness about video games. My favorite episodes are the ones he misses so I hope we get more of those.

    This show would be five stars without Jon. Maybe it's spelled John but I didn't care enough to look.

    Also, if a Disney adult says you have good taste that isn't a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    __Tile__
    United States5 months ago
  • Beau repeats himself and gets on his high horse

    Edit: in the most recent podcast Beau whose boomer hands can’t seem to get timing right with slow fingers said about Clair Obscur, “they didn’t think about their game.” This guy rails against corporate AAA games but when it comes to indies he sounds like AAA lover. Seriously, the show would be so much better without him. He’s a dude who acts like a know it all, and it’s lame.

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    Long time listener, but when Beau gets on a subject he repeats himself and interrupts the other hosts. It’s annoy... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    SL_CT
    United States6 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

High-energy takes on hardware and industry shifts attract listeners who enjoy deep dives.
Long-running trio delivers thoughtful gaming analysis with entertaining banter and host camaraderie.
Some episodes polarize with politics; the banter remains entertaining for many loyal listeners.
Listener feedback and real-time reactions keep the discussions fresh and relatable.
The hosts debate with strong opinions but solid chemistry, making the show engaging even when you disagree.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#28
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#112
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#34
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#55
United Kingdom/Leisure/Video Games
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#176
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#248
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

CORE Special: Warren Davis & The Creation of Q*Bert
Q: Did any experiences in improv inform your work in the games industry?
Improv did have some sort of an effect just because it takes away your fear, which makes life easier.
CORE Special: Warren Davis & The Creation of Q*Bert
Q: What do you think we're going to see in the future regarding retro gaming?
I think every aspect of those games, including digitized graphics, are bound to have some sort of resurgence.
CORE 468: Jackin' That Price
Q: What impact does the sale of media companies like Polygon and Giant Bomb have on their staff and content?
The hosts discuss the layoffs at these companies, expressing concern over how ownership changes affect the people working there and the quality of the coverage the audience receives.
CORE 468: Jackin' That Price
Q: What do you think about the current pricing strategy of Microsoft regarding Xbox?
The hosts express concern about the price hikes they just announced and reflect on how this might affect customers' purchasing decisions, while some highlight that Game Pass remains a valuable option for those looking to save on gaming costs.
The Jason Schreier Interview: Games, Blizzard, and The Industry
Q: Do you think this is a chance for Blizzard to be Blizzard again, matching player expectations?
It depends on what your idea of what quote unquote Blizzard, old good Blizzard is... They became a live service company where it wasn't just releasing games, it was releasing games and then updating them forever.

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