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Directly to You - A Re:Direct Podcast

Re:Direct
Nintendo
Nintendo Switch 2
Pokopia
Switch 2
Pokemon Champions
Pokémon
Metroid Prime 4
Animal Crossing
VGC
Animal Crossing New Horizons
Nintendo Pictures
Game Awards 2025
Legends ZA
Open World
Pokemon Legends Z-a
Pokemon Legends Arceus
Legends Z-a Mega Dimensions DLC
Gen 10
Zelda
Game Awards

Re:Direct's AJ McRae discusses the latest Nintendo gaming news & engage with a rotating cast of creators and the viewers of his YouTube video essay series & Twitch streams. Nintendo Switch 2 games, Nintendo events, Nintendo services, retro games, new announcements, reveals, & more!

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Support Re:Direct through our Memberships &/or Merch! 👕 shop.watchredirect.com On this week's episode of Directly to You AJ was joined by Bob (youtube.com/wulffden) to discuss our thoughts on Nintendo Directs from the perspective of h... more

Support Re:Direct through our Memberships &/or Merch! 👕 shop.watchredirect.com On this week's episode of Directly to You AJ was joined by Dan (youtube.com/dancybert) to discuss the next rumored Direct, whether the industry has outgrow... more

Support Re:Direct through our Memberships &/or Merch! 👕 shop.watchredirect.com On this week's episode of Directly to You AJ was joined by Colton (youtube.com/thecoltonshow) to discuss our Pokemon FireRed Soul Link, the reveal of Star ... more

Support Re:Direct through our Memberships &/or Merch! 👕 shop.watchredirect.com

On this week's episode of Directly to You AJ was joined by DustyGogoat (youtube.com/dustygogoat) to discuss our time with Pokémon Champions, what we like... more

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Recent Guests

Dusty Go-Goat
Creator of Dusty Go-Goat on YouTube and Twitch
Dusty Go-Goat
Episode: Who is Pokemon Champions ACTUALLY for? w/ ⁨@dustygogoat⁩
Dusty GoGoat
Guest; of Hidden Power Podcast
Hidden Power Podcast
Episode: Will Gen 10 FINALLY be Pokemon’s BOTW Moment w/ @dustygogoat⁩ & ⁨@megamanvgc⁩
Mega Man
Guest; VGC commentator
VGC
Episode: Will Gen 10 FINALLY be Pokemon’s BOTW Moment w/ @dustygogoat⁩ & ⁨@megamanvgc⁩
Justin (Just Keep Playing)
Guest on the episode, YouTube content creator
Just Keep Playing
Episode: Nintendo Switch 2's Unexpected 2026 Gems w/ @JustKeepPlaying-b8e ​
Bob Wolf
Video game analyst and commentator
Episode: Predicting EVERYTHING Nintendo Will Do in 2026 w/ ⁨@WulffDen⁩ ​
Dan Cybert
Creator/streamer providing regular DTY appearances
Episode: Console Gaming is in a WEIRD Place... w/ ⁨@DanCybert⁩
Jeff Pennington
Artist and collaborator highlighted by the host
Independent artist
Episode: Geoff Made Us FIGHT to Cast Game Awards 2025 Votes w/ Jeff Pennington
Jake Steinberg
Guest on episode, creator in gaming space
Episode: Legends Z A Placed Gen 10 in a RISKY Place w/ ⁨@JakeSteinberg⁩
Will Wulff
Longtime friend of the host; from Wulff Den and Wulff Den Podcast
Wulff Den
Episode: Nintendo had a Partner Direct & didn’t tell anyone... w/ @WULFFDENPodcast ​

Host

AJ McRae
Host of the show, primarily driving discussions on Nintendo news, Directs, and creator collaborations.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 49 ratings
  • Happy it’s back!

    Really love this podcast for the nuanced perspective AJ provides on Nintendo / gaming discourse. If you’re a layman you’ll learn a lot from listening and AJ is really great at structuring his arguments in a way that even when I disagree with him, I still agree with his logic. Should absolutely be in rotation if you’re interested in gaming and want to learn more / explore/expand your opinions, listening will also introduce you to some other great creators who apply the same thinking processes to ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AFC T3
    United Statesa year ago
  • Amazing Podcast!!

    Love this podcast, AJ and Parker are so fun to listen to! Q & A is the best segment 100%!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mskelton07
    United States3 years ago
  • Elite

    Love the pod, great chemistry

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AbabaAabTony
    Canada6 years ago
  • Nintendo and Chill

    Good dudes chilling and talking about Nintendo things for a couple of hours, what’s not to like?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MysticalNinja64
    Canada6 years ago
  • Chill podcast

    These guys are great, and they help keep me up to date on the latest Switch news. I’m even listening through their backlog to have something on while working. Good dudes. Good podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WilltronIE
    United States6 years ago

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Some listeners note strong community engagement and accessible explanations for newcomers.
Fans appreciate the chemistry between AJ and guests and the energy of the discussions.
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Listeners praise the nuanced Nintendo insights and structured arguments.

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Nintendo Switch 2's Unexpected 2026 Gems w/ @JustKeepPlaying-b8e ​
Q: Does Mario Tennis Fever represent a return to form for Mario sports titles?
The hosts feel the game shows strong mechanics and polish and a solid online/offline balance, but they caution that the real test will be sustained post-launch content, and whether future updates match the momentum of Smash and Mario Kart.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Directly to You

What is Directly to You about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on Nintendo news, hardware, and game strategy, often anchored by lively debates about Directs, hardware generations, and evolving marketing trends. Regular conversations feature a rotating cast of creators who bring expertise in Nintendo games, competitive play, and community-driven content, with a tone that balances well-reasoned analysis and candid, personality-driven banter. Notable strengths include access to and familiarity with insider-style discussion, a strong community vibe, and a willingness to tackle both hype-driven topics and deeper questions about game design, accessibility, and platform strategy. The format tends to blend thoughtful critique with entertaining takes, making it informative for both hardcore Nin... more

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1. WULFF DEN Podcast - Weekly Gaming Recap
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3. Hidden Power: A Pokemon Podcast
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Directly to You launched 8 years ago and published 293 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Directly to You include:

1. Dusty Go-Goat
2. Dusty GoGoat
3. Mega Man
4. Justin (Just Keep Playing)
5. Bob Wolf
6. Dan Cybert
7. Jeff Pennington
8. Jake Steinberg

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