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Left Behind Game Club: A Video Game Podcast

Left Behind Game Club
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Canada’s #1 video game book club podcast! We tackle games large & small, new & old while keeping it informative, funny and (mostly) positive. Hosted by Jacob McCourt, Mike Ruffolo, Moe Murtadi, Katie Lesperance, Flora Merigold and Travis Colenutt. After almost 6 years of twice-monthly shows, we now publish new shows when we have something to say! Looking for a good place to start? Download an epis... more

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Latest Episodes

We all do solve crimes so differently in Disco Elysium – The Final Cut.

Developer: ZA/UM | Publisher: ZA/UM | Initial Release: October 15th, 2019

PLAYERS:

• Jacob McCourt (Bluesky)

• Travis Colenutt (Bluesky)

• Katie Lesperance (Bluesky)

• Alex... more

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We police and do drugs Disco Elysium – The Final Cut.

Developer: ZA/UM | Publisher: ZA/UM | Initial Release: October 15th, 2019

PLAYERS:

• Jacob McCourt (Bluesky)

• Travis Colenutt (Bluesky)

• Katie Lesperance (Bluesky)

• Alex Martin

SHOW NOTE... more

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We are trapped on an oil drilling platform in Still Wakes the Deep.

Developer: The Chinese Room | Publisher: Secret Mode | Initial Release: June 18, 2024

PLAYERS:

• Travis Colenutt (Bluesky)

SPECIAL GUEST:

• Dan (Bluesky) from The Greatest Story... more

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We find our way home in Love Eternal.

Developer: brlka | Publisher: Ysbryd Games, PLAYISM | Initial Release: February 19, 2026

PLAYERS:

• Travis Colenutt (Bluesky)

• Katie Lesperance (Bluesky)

• Alex Martin

SPECIAL GUEST:

• Kate Hunter (Bluesk... more

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Alex Martin
Friend, guest on this episode
Episode: 213: Disco Elysium – The Final Cut [Part 1]
Kate Hunter
Co-host and co-producer of No Small Games
No Small Games
Episode: 211: Love Eternal
Joseph Hooper
Guest on this episode, frequent collaborator
Crossplay Conversations
Episode: 210: Hermit and Pig
Jack Perkins
Founder/creative lead of Vannier Games
Vannier Games
Episode: 206: PAX East 2026 Mega Show
Travis Colenutt
Friend and participant on the show
Left Behind Game Club
Episode: 205: Chants of Sennaar
Karla Zimonja
Narrative designer and graphic designer who has worked on multiple video games including Tacoma and Gone Home.
Episode: 199: Interview with Karla Zimonja & Davey Wreden
Davey Wreden
Writer and director known for games such as Stanley Parable and The Beginner's Guide.
Episode: 199: Interview with Karla Zimonja & Davey Wreden
Seth Sturgill
Host over at Carpool Gaming and All N Media
All N Media, Carpool Gaming
Episode: 197: No More Heroes
Matt Stormageddon
Podcaster and DJ with 13 years of experience, host of Fun & Games and Reignite
Fun & Games, Reignite
Episode: 196: Wanderstop

Hosts

Travis Colenutt
Host of Left Behind Game Club / Left Behind Game Club audience-facing organizer
Jacob McCourt
Host of The Left Behind Game Club / Co-host of Cross Play Conversations
Katie Lesperance
Host of The Left Behind Game Club / Co-host
Flora Merigold
Host of The Left Behind Game Club / Content creator
Alex Martin
Host of Left Behind Game Club / Associate producer joining episodes

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 174 ratings
  • ❤️❤️❤️

    Why can't I see the video, but I believe it's of high quality and contains my favorite games❤️❤️❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Miku!!!!!
    China6 months ago
  • Great show!

    I love this show its funny and showed me other gaming shows the people are funny and make me laugh love the show ! I highly recommend. And Mario is the superior brother. Do more episodes. And play I Was a Teenage Exocolonist

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jax42Sans42Haymitch
    United States10 months ago
  • Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah Hahahahahahahahahahahaha

    Do more Mario

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    deej028
    United Statesa year ago
  • FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THAT IS INDIE PLAY WEST OF DEAD

    it’s beautiful top down cover shooter where you are flaming skull head man in purgatory who’s trying to remember his past while fighting various zombie and peeps

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Big babooomba
    United States2 years ago
  • I KNOW THE LOCATION OF YOUR FAMILY

    Hey! Friendly suggestion here. Why don’t you listen to this podcast?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dmageae
    Canada2 years ago

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Great chemistry and thoughtful critique; guests add fresh perspectives.
The panel is sharp, funny, and deeply informed about games both new and old.
Audio quality and host banter keep the discussions engaging and accessible.

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Apple Podcasts
#222
Canada/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#32
South Africa/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#95
Colombia/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#228
South Africa/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#240
India/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#250
Denmark/Leisure/Video Games

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

212: Still Wakes the Deep
Q: What attracted you to this game and how does it compare to your previous coverage of The Chinese Room titles?
We were drawn to its unique oil-rig setting and the way it marries walking-sim storytelling with stealth and light platforming, which aligns with but also expands on the studio's earlier work like Everybody's Gone to the Rapture and SOMA.
190: GDEX 2024 Mega Show
Q: What are your thoughts on the GDEX convention?
It was a fun and intimate indie gaming event that allowed us to explore upcoming games and connect with fellow podcasters.
190: GDEX 2024 Mega Show
Q: What is Collapsus about?
It's a puzzle game that includes resource management mechanics and offers various game modes and accessibility features.
191: Finding Paradise
Q: What were your feelings about 'To The Moon' compared to 'Finding Paradise'?
Both expressed admiration for 'To The Moon' while discussing their tempered expectations and emotional responses to 'Finding Paradise'.
191: Finding Paradise
Q: How do you play this game?
Dan played it on Nintendo Switch, mentioning some bugs, and Jacob played on Steam Deck without bugs but had control issues.

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A roundtable-style gaming show featuring a core group of hosts who explore a wide range of titles, from indie curiosities to genre-defining classics. Episodes mix deep-dive analysis, spoiler-aware discussion, and personal anecdotes, often inviting guests from related shows and the broader game-scene to provide new angles on narrative, design, and accessibility. The vibe is approachable and humorous, with a strong emphasis on whether a game is worth playing, its creative ambitions, and how it fits into the wider landscape of games, storytelling, and culture. Noteworthy is the recurring focus on “no game left behind” values, cross-podcast collaboration, and a willingness to tackle both beloved and overlooked titles with thoughtful critique an... more

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