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Hades 2
Final Fantasy Tactics
Alan Wake 2
Old Skies
Dragon Age: the Veilguard
Death Stranding 2
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Banquet For Fools
Cozy Games
Fortnite
Game Of the Year
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The official podcast of GamersWithJobs.com, the GWJCC is our way of providing a podcast that feels like you are hanging out with friends after a long day in the office. We strive for smart, in-depth discussions about the latest games and gaming-related news, as well as light, playful tangents. We're always thrilled to talk about the new hotness, explore fun and strange indie gems, and revisit game... more

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Latest Episodes

Amanda and Rich take refuge to weather the workday storm by chatting about games!

Games: Aether & Iron, The Isle (Early Access), the Steam Machine, House of the dying sun, and Magical Athlete.

To contact us, email call@gamerswithjobs.com! Send us... more

Amanda, Rich, and Andrew chat about Rabbitcon board games, the Steam Machine, and more.

Board Games: Nightshift, Hot Streak, Dogfight 1917, Sagrada, and Lord of the Rings: The King's Gambit.

Video Games: Starfox Demo, Forensics: Crime Scene Detec... more

Amanda, Daryl, and Beto are joined by Ben Chicka, Senior Lecturer of Philosophy and Religion, Curry College to talk about his curriculum and the subject of death in games.

Games: EA Sports FC26, UFC 6, Subnautica 2 Early Access, Dosa Divas, and Vir... more

Rich and Amanda talk about demos from the Steam Next Fest, game-adjacent joy, listener questions, and more!

Games: Feed the Scorchpot demo, Valor Mortis demo, Bonehold demo, Canvas Attack! demo, Map Map demo, Jump Space, and Undernauts,

To contac... more

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Recent Guests

Ben Chicka
Senior Lecturer of Philosophy and Religion at Curry College
Curry College
Episode: GWJ Conference Call Episode 1029
Tyler Mire
Composer, producer, and battle designer for Quartet
Quartet Dev Team
Episode: GWJ Conference Call Episode 1025
Rahul Kohli
Actor known for Saros and other works
Actor in Saros
Episode: GWJ Conference Call Episode 1021
Charles Davis
Lead designer, Obey the Insect God
Obey the Insect God (studio interviewee)
Episode: GWJ Conference Call Episode 1019
Josie Corichi
Voice actor and performer on Obey the Insect God
Obey the Insect God
Episode: GWJ Conference Call Episode 1019
Christina Perry
Voice actor on Obey the Insect God
Obey the Insect God
Episode: GWJ Conference Call Episode 1019
Dr. Benjamin Chicka
Senior Lecturer; Pax East panelist, Rage Against the Machine Learning
Curry College
Episode: GWJ Conference Call Episode 1018
Dr. Taylor Thomas
Senior Lecturer; Pax East panelist, Rage Against the Machine Learning
Boston College
Episode: GWJ Conference Call Episode 1018
Gaby Blackheartwings
Speedrunner and community figure discussed in-depth
Independent; active in speedrunning communities
Episode: GWJ Conference Call Episode 1016

Hosts

Richard Lovejoy
Host of the GWJ Conference Call; long-running, thoughtful gaming analyst with a focus on design and culture.
Amanda Nolton
Co-host and frequent contributor; known for thoughtful, policy-aware perspectives and interview segments.
Aaron Amandola
Co-host with a pragmatic, enthusiastic approach; covers broad game topics and hosts segments.
Daryl Lathan
Host of GWJ Conference Call; guides discussion and introduces topics.
Sean Lenhart
Guest co-host appearing in some segments; contributes as a recurring panelist.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Just Started Listening

    I just started listening and was okay with the first episode I heard. Started listening to a new episode of them talking about 2024 game awards and mannnn. They starting jumping into how capitalism is ruining the game awards. I was caught way off guard from this but kept listening and the whole time they seemed to give off the impression of disliking the game awards and critiqued the ad placements and orchestra at the award show…then will flip and say how much they enjoyed those same things. It ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Gondor 20
    United States2 years ago
  • Should call it Gamers On Politics

    Political agenda. We tune in to be entertained about video games. Instead we get political garbage and why they’re no longer on X. Nobody cares.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Sinizar360
    United States2 years ago
  • The best gaming podcast there is! Lovely crew, great fun!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Tim
    2 years ago
  • Formerly Fun, Now a Bummer

    I used to really love this podcast. It used to be a standard gaming podcast, about the latest games and sometimes about older games as well. It was a bunch of hosts that were a little older, "had jobs", and liked to still play and talk about games. It didn't have a perspective on current events with relation to games - or at least, it wasn't close to primarily that. Shawn was a great host, and had a strong voice as host. Sadly, Shawn left about 5 years ago. Since then, in an unexpected tu... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    bemerick
    United States2 years ago
  • One host (Amanda) has ruined podcast

    She was is the worst host in all podcast lamd! Jumped into the podcast today to hear Shawn say Amanda is in charge and has been doing a good job is so wrong! She has ruined GWJ! I have listened to this podcast for over 10 years. I can’t listen to it anymore because one particular newer host (Amanda) is like listening to fingers nails on a chalkboard. I have tried to tune out when this person speaks, but I have decided to just move on. I recently decided to check each episode to see if Amanda is ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    fulltilted
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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

Listeners praise thoughtful, nuanced discussions and community vibe.
Occasional feedback on production quality is mixed, with volume issues noted.
Many appreciate deep dives into game design and indie titles.
Some critics dislike perceived shifts toward politics and social topics.
Fans of long-form conversations with developers often rate guests highly.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

GWJ Conference Call Episode 1025
Q: How does the score for Quartet adapt to in-game events and cutscenes?
The composer described dynamic music where themes change based on actions, such as a western town theme turning into ragtime in the saloon, and bespoke pieces woven into specific scenes to reflect character interactions and narrative beats.
GWJ Conference Call Episode 1025
Q: What was the main challenge in building Quartet's battle system and encounters?
The developers aimed to express narrative through gameplay by giving eight distinct characters with specialized roles, ensuring encounters are varied yet cohesive with each character's story, and using a cadence of battle gauntlets to avoid repetition.
GWJ Conference Call Episode 1027
Q: So Christopher, can you tell us a little bit about what you saw at the Tribeca Games Festival and what people listening at home should be excited or interested in?
Christopher Murray outlines the venue, indie focus, and notable demos at Pier 57 as part of the Tribeca Games Festival, emphasizing the energy around NYC's indie scene and Devolver-published titles like Virtue and a Sledgehammer, plus smaller projects that showcase local developers' creativity.
GWJ Conference Call Episode 1016
Q: What is speedrunning, and how do people enter it?
It's a practice of completing a game as fast as possible by choosing an objective and optimizing routes, with leaderboards and a large supportive community.
GWJ Conference Call Episode 1009
Q: What advice do you have for those looking for gaming communities?
Be brave and seek out spaces where individuals with similar identities gather, whether gaming-specific or in other social settings.

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A thoughtful gaming discussion show that blends in-depth analysis of recent titles with broader cultural commentary and personal anecdotes. Episodes frequently cover indie and mainstream titles side-by-side, explore design choices, and occasionally tackle AI ethics, industry trends, and the social context around gaming. The show stands out for its long-running community feel, a balance between gaming passion and thoughtful critique, and a willingness to snag interviews with developers and creators to illuminate behind-the-scenes craft. Potential listeners who want nuanced conversations about games, gaming culture, and the craft of making them should find this podcast particularly engaging, though some episodes mix in politics and policy ang... more

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1. Ben Chicka
2. Tyler Mire
3. Rahul Kohli
4. Charles Davis
5. Josie Corichi
6. Christina Perry
7. Dr. Benjamin Chicka
8. Dr. Taylor Thomas

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