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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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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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CORE Coverage of the Sony State of Play for 6-2-2026

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On this week's CORE, we talk about the Witcher III getting a new expansion next year. Also, the games of June, Dragon Quest XII, the announcement of Unreal 6, Steam Deck getting a $300 price increase, Fable getting pushed again, the upcoming Sony Sta... more

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Recent Guests

Warren Davis
The creator of Q*Bert and former game developer
Episode: CORE Special: Warren Davis & The Creation of Q*Bert
Tanner Goodman
Intrepid guild leader and long-time community member
Episode: CORE SPECIAL: Gamescom On The Ground
Bobby Frankenberger
Host of All Around Science podcast and occasional Instance podcast
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Episode: CORE 482: Finish It!
Seth Coster
Co-founder of Butterscotch Shenanigans
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Episode: CORE SPECIAL: Crashlands 2 and Seth Coster interview
Jason Schreier
Games journalist and author known for his in-depth industry coverage
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Episode: The Jason Schreier Interview: Games, Blizzard, and The Industry

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
  • 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

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    2
    clicky510
    United States2 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

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    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.

    ——-

    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
  • Longtime Frogpants fan, but time to part ways

    I’ve been listening to Scott’s podcasts since way back during the original Instance podcast. It’s time to part ways, though. First, Beau is painful to listen to. Overruns the other hosts, doesn’t even pay attention to what they’re talking about sometimes, gives spoilers during reviews, and doesn’t even know what he’s talking about half the time.

    Second, any feedback given to the show on other forums that isn’t “great show!” is met with disdain from the hosts. Now, that may be par for the cours... more

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    gomer43
    United States6 months ago

Listeners Say

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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

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#24
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#129
United States/Leisure
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#39
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Apple Podcasts
#70
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Apple Podcasts
#171
United Kingdom/Leisure
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#215
Canada/Leisure

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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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