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Girl Mode is a podcast (mostly) about video games by two trans women and gaming journalists where we talk about the latest news in the industry, our takes, weekly topics, and more about the Mets than you're probably expecting.

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Latest Episodes

This week, Willa went to Tribeca to play some games and Robin stayed home to do the same.

Timestamps:

(00:20) A three-martini lunch

(04:00) Tribeca Games

(4:55) Bad Magpie

(8:40) Demi and the Fractured Dream

(15:00) Drifted

(17:15) Forever Ago... more

It has been a busy Summer Game Fest and all the events from the State of Play to the Nintendo Direct. This week Willa and Robin dive into what announcements piqued their interest, namely all the ones with vampires (of which there were many). 

Timest... more

This week Willa and Robin step out of their comfort zones by playing Zero Parades: For Dead Spies, a game about being a girlfailure who really wants to make out with mean women. Also: Mina the Hollower and 007 First Light.

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(00:24) What'... more

This week, we’ve got it all: old games, boring games, games we don’t play, and even things that aren't games at all but rather raccoons.

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(00:20) Robin’s new roommate

(03:00) Hello Kitty urban legends

(07:30) Directive 8020

(28:00) Ma... more

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Recent Guests

Annie Nazzaro
Writer with a day job and co-host of Emmi & Annie Talk Indie
Emmi & Annie Talk Indie
Episode: Episode 125 - A Concerning Lack of Defenestration with Emmi & Annie Talk Indie!
Emmi Griffith
Friend of Annie and co-host of Emmi & Annie Talk Indie, former software developer, and PhD student
Emmi & Annie Talk Indie
Episode: Episode 125 - A Concerning Lack of Defenestration with Emmi & Annie Talk Indie!
Autumn Wright
A critic and essayist who writes about games and animation.
Unwinnable
Episode: Episode 123 - The Magical Queer Teens Cinematic Universe with Autumn Wright!
Rue Dickey
Tabletop game designer, sensitivity reader, editor, and content creator involved in TTRPGs for Trans Rights initiatives.
Episode: BONUS - TTRPGs for Trans Rights with Rue Dickey Rerun
Emily Price
Freelance writer for Unwinnable.
Unwinnable
Episode: Episode 117 - RETVRN to GameFAQs with Emily Price!
Rachel Watts
Freelancer and editor of Thinky Games
Indieventure Podcast
Episode: Episode 98 - Demo Fiends with Rachel Watts!
Brendan Bigley
Co-host of 'Into the Aether', a podcast about video games.
Into the Aether Podcast
Episode: Episode 89 - The Steam Deck Renaissance with Brendon Bigley!

Hosts

Willa Bloomfield-Roe
Host of the show, one of the two main hosts
Robin B.
Co-host of the show, one of the two main hosts

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 71 ratings
  • Funny and interesting critiques

    Funny, smart game critics whose friendship is sweet to listen to! They have highly specific tastes, but it’s genuinely hilarious to hear them hate games I enjoyed. They always have good reasons for hating a game, even if they aren’t reasons for ME to hate it. Also, Robin’s radically kind personality makes me feel like less of a weirdo. Five stars. Listen to it. It will make you gay for baseball.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    --benny__
    United Statesa month ago
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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Popo_Nono
    United States8 months ago
  • Meh.

    Not good. There’s better options out there

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Popo_Nono
    United Statesa year ago
  • Meh.

    Not the worst, but not a good video game podcast either. There’s better options out there

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Popo_Nono
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great podcast!

    My go-to for finding games that are actually interesting

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    user82601
    United Statesa year ago

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Fantastic podcast, delightful hosts
Great podcast!
Fun and insightful
Indies, cultural insight, what's not to love?

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#154
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 121 - We’re Still Waiting for Harvestella 2
Q: Do you think you will buy a Switch 2?
I think I will eventually buy a Switch 2. There's no way I will buy a Switch 2 at launch.
Episode 79 - Summer Game Fest: Better Than Expected Edition
Q: How do you feel about the structure of showcases like Summer Game Fest compared to the past E3 events?
The hosts discuss how E3 had a more focused and exciting showcase format compared to the scattered and overwhelming nature of current showcases like Summer Game Fest.
Episode 79 - Summer Game Fest: Better Than Expected Edition
Q: What did Geoff Keighley mention about the state of layoffs in the gaming industry during the Summer Game Fest?
He addressed the trend of layoffs happening lately and emphasized that big companies need to treat their developers right.
Episode 107 - Hekki Ghost
Q: What was your experience with 'Lovely Lady RPG'?
It felt monotonous, lacked depth, and didn't resonate with me as a game about trans experiences.
Episode 107 - Hekki Ghost
Q: What were your thoughts on 'A Thousand Times Resist'?
It's complex and has a lot to say about identity, memory, and trauma, but requires emotional engagement.

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Two trans women who are gaming journalists host a casual, opinionated show focused on video games, industry news, and personal takes. Episodes mix hands-on game impressions—often indie or out-thliers—with broad discussions of design, culture, and representation, plus their recurring banter about media, pop culture, and their lives as queer women. The show stands out for its candid, fan-to-fan chemistry, strong views on games and industry dynamics, and a willingness to explore intersectional topics (like representation and community) while keeping conversations accessible and entertaining for listeners who enjoy deep dives, humor, and personal storytelling.

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Girl Mode launched 4 years ago and published 178 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. Annie Nazzaro
2. Emmi Griffith
3. Autumn Wright
4. Rue Dickey
5. Emily Price
6. Rachel Watts
7. Brendan Bigley

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