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DLC is your Down Loadable Commentary for the week, giving you a rundown of everything you need to know about gaming in it's many forms! Whether it is on desktops, laptops, or consoles, VR, AR, or tabletop, DLC is your source for info, analysis, and opinion from the best voices in the industry! Hosts Jeff Cannata and Christian Spicer are joined each episode by a special guest to decide on a Story o... more

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Jeff and Christian welcome Michael HIgham from IGN back to the show this week to discuss the Xbox and PC Games presentations at TGS, rumors about massive changes to how Gamepass works, and where Wolverine sits in 2026 PS5 sales.

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Michae... more

Jeff and Christian welcome Allen Brooks, founder of Continues Arcade in Alexandria, Virginia, to discuss the Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct, Nintendo's OTHER Direct, the return of Blizzcon, and more!

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Allen: 007 First Light, Ha... more

Jeff and Christian welcome Chris Person from Aftermath to the show this week to discuss Bitreactor's fate, Sony's legal stance on digital ownership, and a big Sony State of play with lots of game updates and reveals.

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Chris: Star Wars: ... more

Jeff and Christian welcome freelance games writer Jesse Vitelli to the show this week to discuss the deep dive for Grand Theft Auto VI that premiered on Netflix, the new Xbox plan to digitize your back catalog, and all of the new game announcements f... more

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Recent Guests

Zack Zwiezen
Staff writer at Kotaku discussing stories of the week
Kotaku
Episode: 663: Zack Zwiezen: Halo: Campaign Evolved, Splatoon Raiders, New Sony statement on physical discs, New Xbox statement on the future, EA's aquisition, Hitman: Absolution, GTA Online, Alice is Missing
Jordan Epstein
Senior director of production and post-production at IGN
IGN
Episode: 661: Jordan Epstein & Phillipe Bosher: More Fallout games are coming, New casting for Kratos, Call of Duty movie, Denshattack!,Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc, Palworld 1.0
Brendon Bigley
Guest, analysis on Xbox/Microsoft layoffs
Episode: 660: Brendon Bigley: Xbox layoffs, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, Wax Heads, Backyard Baseball 2026, Meccha Chameleon, God Of War Laufey promises physical disc version, Lego Donkey Kong arcade set
Steve Watts
Editor at Gamespot
Gamespot
Episode: 659: Steve Watts: Sony ends physical media, Splatoon Raiders, Rhythm Heaven Groove, Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, Dave the Diver: In the Jungle, Sonic Racing CrossWorlds, Geometry Dash, Subnautica 2 legal battle, Summer Games Done Quick
Jakejames Lugo
YouTuber, writer, and video game reviewer
Details at Lugo's Channel
Episode: 658: Jakejames Lugo: Star Fox Switch 2, GTA 6 pre-orders, another Xbox price hike, Steam Machine pricing, Star Wars Eclipse in jeopardy, Resident Evil 2 mystery solved, 007 First Light, LEGO Batman, Forza Horizon 6, Dark Scrolls
Zach Barbieri
Editor-in-chief, Pixel Byte Gaming
Pixel Byte Gaming
Episode: 654: Zach Barbieri: Mina The Hollower, 007: First Light, Fable delayed, CoD Modern Warfare 4 details, Steam Deck price hike, Froggy Hates Snow, inKonbini, Coffee Talk Tokyo, Planet Zoo, Tales of Arise
Parris Lilly
Former service member and voice in games media; guest on the show
Kind of Funny, Gamertag Radio
Episode: 653: Parris Lilly: Destiny 2 is dead, Forza Horizon 6, Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, Mixtape, Rune Dice, Hasbro kills D&D game, Six One Indie Showcase
Brian Shea
Executive editor of Game Informer Magazine; host of All Things Nintendo podcast
Game Informer
Episode: 652: Brian Shea: Forza Horizon 6, Subnautica 2, Alabaster Dawn, Black Jacket, Xbox is now XBOX, Talos Principle 3, Capcom sales are 93% digital
Richard Lovejoy
Actor, writer, and co-host of the Gamers With Job Conference Call
Gamers With Job
Episode: 651: Rich Lovejoy: Star Fox, Switch 2 price increase, Double Fine unionizes, Bungie a huge loss for Sony, Mixtape, Steam Controller, Quartet, Banquet For Fools, Perfect Tides: Station to Station, Cyclopean: The Great Abyss, Caves of Qud, Obey the Insect God

Host

Christian Spicer
Co-host with a focus on analysis and candid banter, often steering Story of the Week debates

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.9k ratings
  • Great

    Great content and fun as always.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ClaudiusCaesar
    Canada19 days ago
  • Great Podcast with Great People

    I've listened to DLC for over 5 years and the podcasters not only have great content but they are great people too. Highly recommend taking a listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    doctrDNA
    United Statesa month ago
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    Podcast Addict
    5
    misterneato
    3 months ago
  • A gaming podcast should be about gaming!

    They should just change their podcast from a video game show to a left-wing discussion podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    StarKiller2346
    United States3 months ago
  • Ugh. Braindead Politics

    I always forget how stupid these guys are every time they turn their attention to anything political. Truly low-information people. NPCs, if you will.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    PneumaPilot
    United States8 months ago

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Listeners praise the show's positive energy, strong guest lineup, and insightful industry analysis.
Some listeners wish for less political discussion and more game-focused content.
Many appreciate the chemistry between hosts and the depth of discussion across gaming and business topics.

Chart Rankings

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

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#22
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#100
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#17
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#42
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#89
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#167
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

666: Anthony Taormina: GTA VI leaks, Duskbloods, Mortal Shell 2, The Sinking City 2, Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, 2XKO ends, Warren Spector Retires, Feed the Scorchpot, Fogpiercer
Q: Tell us about it.
Anthony describes traveling to Tokyo to engage with FromSoftware and play Duskbloods, a PvPvE title directed by Miyazaki, noting its unique blend of eight-player modes, character customization, and progression that feels roguelite in structure yet distinctly FromSoftware in feel.
648: Eren 'Caboose' Kose: Pragmata, Replaced, Mouse P.I. For Hire, Marathon, GTA 6 Rockstar financials leak, Metro 2039, Game Pass too expensive?
Q: What is your take on the GTA leak and Rockstar's financials?
The panel notes the leak exposed financials and PS5/PC disparities, but the stock upturn suggests the information didn't hurt Rockstar as much as expected; the discussion emphasizes that hacking and extortion are illegal and harmful, and the focus is on understanding the market reaction rather than endorsing the breach.
646: Jacob Dekker: PS6 rumors, Pokemon patents, Marvel MaXimum Collection, Super Meat Boy 3D, Slay the Spire 2, Pokopia, Pokemon Champions, Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2+ platinumed for the first time ever
Q: What's your take on the Pokemon patent revocation and its impact on future games?
The panel agrees it signals a shift away from locking in unique mechanics as exclusive IP, suggesting more room for developers to explore similar summoning concepts without fearing immediate infringement, though there's caution about how this will play out in practice.
640: Jay Peters: Phil Spencer and Sara Bond leave Xbox, Bluepoint Games shut down, Unity touts “AI-driven authoring”, God of War: Sons of Sparta, CorgiSpace, Mario Tennis Fever, Forgotlings, Scott Pilgrim EX, Cairn
Q: What would you consider to be Jay Peters' Story of the Week?
Jay selected the news that Phil Spencer and Sara Bond are leaving Xbox as the defining story, highlighting the dramatic leadership shift and its potential implications for Xbox's strategy and multi-platform ambitions.
619: Kahlief Adams: Ghost of Yotei, Baby Steps, Silent Hill f, Skate, Borderlands 4, Sony State of Play, Saros, Wolverine, ROG Xbox Ally, Tokyo Game Show, Forza Horizon 6, Rhythm Doctor
Q: What did you think about the Wolverine?
I'm a huge Wolverine fan, like that is my favorite superhero, so I've been waiting for this for a very long time.

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A fast-paced gaming discussion show featuring seasoned hosts who mix news analysis with hands-on impressions and candid banter. Episodes regularly center on major industry shifts (digital vs. physical distribution, platform strategies, and publisher moves), plus hands-on takes on new and upcoming titles and live-action/crossover prospects. A standout trait is the long-running guest lineup—ranging from reporters and developers to actors and industry commentators—bringing varied insider perspectives while maintaining a humorous, conversational tone. Listeners can expect thoughtful commentary on industry trends, strong personalities, and a mix of hard-news discussion with playful, opinionated debates about games and the business around them.

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DLC launched 13 years ago and published 500 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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1. Zack Zwiezen
2. Jordan Epstein
3. Brendon Bigley
4. Steve Watts
5. Jakejames Lugo
6. Zach Barbieri
7. Parris Lilly
8. Brian Shea

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