Firelink
Second WindMarty Sliva, Nick Calandra, and KC Nwosu are back for a brand new podcast here on Second Wind. Each week we'll be discussing the latest gaming news, hot topics, what we've been playing... and maybe even a craft beer review.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 133 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Video GamesLeisure | |||
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This week on Firelink Nick, KC, and Marty chat about Xbox XP, games like Silent Hill and Control being fixed after launch, and all the big games they've been playing, including Star Wars: Galactic Racer, aka, the spiritual successor to Burnout.
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This week on Firelink Nick, KC, and Marty chat about the deluge of big games they've been playing, including Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, Silent Hill: Townfall, Control: Resonant, Gears of War: E-Day, and more.
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This week on Firelink Nick and KC chat about the big game news and releases of the week, and discuss the big Halo news that has a lot of divided opinions on the internet.
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This week on Firelink, KC, Nick, and Marty chat about the big game news and releases of the week, including a deep dive into everything surrounding Marvel's Wolverine.
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Firelink is the little brother supplementary podcast to Second Wind’s excellent Windbreaker podcast. The idea being that if you want more of that, here’s an additional show. Good in theory, but this Yahtzee-less show is a total waste of time. Marty is the only recurring host, and while excellent he is joined by Nick, a mumbling uncharismatic bad take machine and KC, a man with absolutely awful taste in media. KC routinely gets basic facts or gaming news wrong and is weirdly keen on defending big... more
Apple Podcasts2maumaumaumaumaumau
Australia2 years ago - Fun people, niche topic
If you want a deep dive into current gaming news and trends, these guys are funny and insightful. If you’re not already a fan of the Second Wind group, however, you might find this little hard to get into.
Apple Podcasts4Uncle Glecor
United States2 years ago - The other one?
Fantastic as always SW crew would be cool if I could check out the rewind podcast on here as well or is that one a YT only pod?
Apple Podcasts5Tooka WarbandUnited States2 years ago - Mixed
+ Frequently good commentary on the industry
- Being completely blasé about bigotry and other societal issues that don’t affect them directly, to the point of mocking those who find it important.
Apple Podcasts3Jon the Jinn
Norway3 years ago - New favourite podcast
This is my new favourite podcast after Breakout ended. The people on this podcast are all great and really funny!
Apple Podcasts5SamIngoroAustralia3 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #160 | United States/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #113 |  United Kingdom/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #227 | United Kingdom/Leisure |
Apple Podcasts | #250 |  Canada/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #168 |  France/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #180 | Australia/Leisure/Video Games |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Firelink
What is Firelink about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A lively, opinionated panel discusses the gaming industry with a blend of hot takes, industry news, and personal play anecdotes. Episodes span remakes and reboots, influential indie games, platform strategy, studio dynamics, and major announcements, often weaving in humor, nostalgia, and community chatter. Notable strengths include a frank, banter-heavy format with deep dives into trends (e.g., live-service shifts, preservation, and big IP deals) and a strong sense of personality among the regular hosts. Listeners likely appreciate candid critique, behind-the-scenes industry context, and timely reactions to new releases and shows.
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These podcasts share a similar audience with Firelink:
1. Windbreaker
2. The Rewind Podcast
3. Triple Click
4. Friends Per Second
5. The MinnMax Show
How many episodes of Firelink are there?
Firelink launched 3 years ago and published 133 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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What guests have appeared on Firelink?
Recent guests on Firelink include:
1. Jess Hoops
2. Javed Starrett
3. Dean Walshe
4. Jesse Galina
5. Jesse Galena
6. Marty Sliva
7. Kahlief Adams
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