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Into the Aether - A Low Key Video Game Podcast

Stephen Hilger + Brendon Bigley
Baldur's Gate 3
Hades II
Final Fantasy
Nintendo
Kingdom Hearts
Dungeons & Dragons
Persona 4 Golden
Yakuza 0
Dragon Age: Veilguard
Nintendo Switch
Uncharted Series
Persona 3 Reload
The Legend Of Zelda
Supergiant Games
Animal Well
Dragon's Dogma 2
Metroidvania
Unicorn Overlord
Naughty Dog
Dragon Quest 3 Hd-2d Remake

A low key video game podcast by Stephen Hilger and Brendon Bigley. Produced by AJ Fillari!

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Recent Guests

AJ Fillari
Producer for the podcast
Into the Aether
Episode: The 2025 Game of the Year Spectacular
Joshua Rivera
Guest from Trails Through Trails
Trails Through Trails
Episode: The 2025 Game of the Year Spectacular
Brandon Sheffield
Creative Director at Necrosoft, and panelist on Insert Credit Podcast
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Episode: Rorchad's Journal with Brandon Sheffield (feat. Demonschool and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond)
Erik Morrison
An extremely talented artist and comedian.
Episode: Yakuza 0 (with Erik Morrison) | Bonus
Matt Horton
Podcaster and guest host
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Episode: Parasite Steve (feat. Hades II, Ender Magnolia, and Parasite Eve)
Chase Allhart
Podcaster and guest host
TWG
Episode: Parasite Steve (feat. Hades II, Ender Magnolia, and Parasite Eve)
Tori Dominguez-Peake
Co-host of Girl Mode and Press Start Podcast
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Episode: I Want to Be Potboy! (with Robin and Tori!)
Robin B
Co-host of Girl Mode and Press Start Podcast
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Dom Nero
Writer, video editor, and host of Eye of the Duck podcast
Eye of the Duck
Episode: The Right to Return w/ Dom Nero and Kyle Starr | X-Strike Summer #4

Hosts

Brendon Bigley
Co-host of the podcast, an excited player of indie games with an engaging personality that brings humor and depth to discussions.
Stephen Hilger
Co-host of the podcast, known for his insightful commentary and humorous perspective on various gaming topics.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • Great hosts!

    Brendon and Stephen have an awesome dynamic and their passion for video games as a medium is deeply infectious. As someone who doesn’t even play many games these days, it’s great to live vicariously through what they bring to the show each week!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SilveWasTaken
    United States22 days ago
  • Normal people talking normally (meant as a compliment)

    Refreshingly well-adjusted people running a videogame podcast. Been listening to Brendon and Stephen while working, and I’m so relieved that they don’t lean into the reactionary and sensationalizing vibes that so many online gaming personalities use to garner clicks. Also I discovered the podcast immediately after finishing P4G so now I have to stick around until they talk about that.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TomAdshead
    Canadaa month ago
  • Whatever You Do, Don’t Tell the Hosts or Community They Project Expectations

    The community and the hosts are not as low-key as advertised. After saying that perhaps some reviewers projected their expectations for a game into their reviews which probably sets them up for disappointment, I got dogpiled on for even suggesting that and accused of having beef with someone by a host. They are super sensitive to anything outside of their own narrative and are not interested in discourse or debate. And despite being gamers, there are so many factual errors like wrong dates, gene... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    shinaramusha
    United States2 months ago
  • It's really good and I like it!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    StevoNDaHoodson
    2 months ago
  • I look forward to the show every week

    I’ve been listening for over two years at this point and love the work this marvellous trio put together. From weekly episodes to epic 13 hour long console retrospectives I love their company and if you’re a life long lover of video games you will too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IainFarrell
    United Kingdom3 months ago

Listeners Say

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

Listeners recommend it for the casual and engaged gaming community vibe.
The hosts provide thoughtful and humorous commentary that resonates well with listeners.
The podcast's unique take on lesser-known games and retrospectives is well-regarded.
Fans appreciate the positive vibe and insightful discussions on their favorite games.
Some listeners note a decline in quality over time with fewer in-depth episodes.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#24
United States/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#99
United States/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#21
Canada/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#62
United Kingdom/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#102
Canada/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#205
United Kingdom/Leisure

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Persona 4 Golden | Bonus Episode
Q: Given the length and complexity of Persona 4 Golden, what would you keep or change in a remake?
The core loop and character-driven downtime are essential; I'd keep the friends-as-partners feel but would streamline or rework some side quests, tighten dungeon pacing, and adjust problematic social-link scenes to be more inclusive while preserving the emotional beats.
I Norted Myself (feat. Kingdom Hearts 3, Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory, Theatrhythm Final Bar Line)
Q: Do we get a satisfying follow up with Aqua, Terra and Ventus?
Yes, you will walk away feeling like their story wraps up in a conclusive way.
I Norted Myself (feat. Kingdom Hearts 3, Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory, Theatrhythm Final Bar Line)
Q: How was the last seven hours?
The last seven hours are really great, filled with boss fights and a culmination of the plot.
Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep | Bonus
Q: What two franchises if mashed together would make a Kingdom Hearts esque phenomena?
Fire Emblem and Pokemon.
The 2023 Game of the Year Spectacular
Q: What is your number one game of the year?
Our number one game of the year for 2023 is Baldur's Gate 3!

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Into the Aether launched 8 years ago and published 436 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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2. Joshua Rivera
3. Brandon Sheffield
4. Erik Morrison
5. Matt Horton
6. Chase Allhart
7. Tori Dominguez-Peake
8. Robin B

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