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Frontman, LLC
Hideo Kojima
Death Stranding 2
Death Stranding
Metal Gear Solid
Metal Gear Solid Delta
Portland Retro Gaming Expo
Metal Gear Solid 2
Metal Gear
Doll Man
Higgs
Fragile
Voice Acting
Tomorrow
Final Fantasy XIV
Chiral Network
Tar Man
Snatcher
Kojima Productions
Cam Clarke
Revolver Ocelot

Metal Gear Mondays is a deep-dive games-club podcast focused on covering everything Metal Gear, Death Stranding, and Hideo Kojima—featuring a revolving cast of guests and panelists.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes255Founded10 years ago
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LeisureComedyVideo Games

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Our journey with the titular Policenauts continues.

This act has it all. Car chases, bomb diffusing, secret informers... uh... our partner's underage daughter? Oh, man... uh, shooting guns at a massquito swarm (not a typo)? Fondling-- no, no, I'm g... more

Hi, guys!

So, for whatever reason, Riverside (our new distribution and recording platform) decided that episodes can no longer be over three hours long. We're working with their support to see what can be done, but for the time being we're releasing... more

Unfortunately, we have to reschedule #253: Policenauts (1996) - Part 2 - Act 1 for next week. In lieu of this, enjoy a free episode from our Patreon-exclusive podcast "The Patriot Club".

We shall return with more Policenauts next week.

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Continuing MGM's tour of everything we wish we would've covered years ago, we're settling our crosshairs on Policenauts. Specifically, we'll be talking about the PlayStation and Sega Saturn fan translations.

Gather some police fri... more

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Recent Guests

Jeremy Blaustein
Supervisor and scenario rewriter on the 1994 Sega CD release of Snatcher
Dragonbaby
Episode: #251: Another Conversation with Jeremy Blaustein (Supervisor for Snatcher Sega CD 1994)
Vanessa Marshall
Voice actor known for Olga and Strangelove in Metal Gear series
Actor
Episode: #248: A Conversation with Vanessa Marshall (Voice of Olga & Strangelove)
Brandon Thistle
From Gaming Theater Podcast, guest on crossover episode
Gaming Theater Podcast
Episode: #246: Metal Gear Fanfiction Vol. II (feat. Gaming Theater Podcast)
James Wright Mews
Guest, discussion contributor
Episode: #245: Metal Gear Solid 2 (2001) Revisited - Part 5 - What Do You Believe In?
Alessio Summerfield
Italian guest on the panel
Episode: #243: Metal Gear Solid 2 (2001) Revisited - Part 3 - Bombs, Fatman, and Ames
Liliana Wright
Guest on the panel
Episode: #243: Metal Gear Solid 2 (2001) Revisited - Part 3 - Bombs, Fatman, and Ames
James Reichmuth
Foreign correspondent (absent for this episode)
Episode: #242: Metal Gear Solid 2 (2001) Revisited - Part 2 - A Fortunate Stillman
Nick Freida
Bad Games Done Slow Duo member and community moderator
Metal Gear Mondays
Episode: #240: Metal Gear Mondays LIVE! (Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2025)
Chad Betteridge
Bad Games Done Slow Duo member and community moderator
Metal Gear Mondays
Episode: #240: Metal Gear Mondays LIVE! (Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2025)

Hosts

Alessio Summerfield
Host/panelist with deep knowledge of MGS and Kojima universe; frequent on-air insights and analysis
Lily
Co-host facilitating discussion; strong presence in live episodes
Chad Betteridge
Host/guest with lore and community perspectives, frequent panelist
Liliana Wright
Guest/host contributing perspectives on game design and localization
James Reichmuth
Guest with veteran perspective on gameplay, sound design, and production

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 172 ratings
  • What happened?

    What happened to Issac?

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Dancinalucard
    Canada2 months ago
  • Awesome

    Alessio and Lilli are true patriots! 🫡

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emjakh
    Canada2 months ago
  • Huuuuge Mississauga Train Derailment Guy!

    I’ve been listening to these guys for the past several years on and off, and it’s always a really fun time! Good quality content, and it feels like you’re in a conversation with a bunch of your friends. Good times!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jonny Omega X
    United States3 months ago
  • Old stuff was good

    Was a diehard for the early shows. Alessio still has brilliant insight, and his media literacy is quiet impressive. However, everything is just hyper sexual now. Very weird. Also the kojima glazing is too much. Kojima’s early works are outstanding, but he’s a deeply flawed creator that rides a laughably close line to plagiarism.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Van the yam
    United States3 months ago
  • Awesome Metal Gear Podcast!

    I’ve been listening to these guys for the past several years on and off, and it’s always a really fun time! Good quality content, and it feels like you’re in a conversation with a bunch of your friends. Good times!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jonny Omega X
    United States3 months ago

Listeners Say

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Candid, humor-forward, and deeply knowledgeable about Metal Gear and Kojima.
Community-driven discussions and great guest appearances make it a reliable weekly listen.
Feels like a conversation among friends, with strong guest variety.
Some listeners note shifts in tone or focus across eras of the show, but overall strong fan engagement.

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#129
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#238: Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2025 (Starring David Hayter, Debi Mae West, and Paul Eiding)
Q: How has voice acting changed from the 1990s to now?
The guests describe moving from crowded, in-studio sessions to home booths with more solo work, yet emphasize the value of in-person collaboration for chemistry and performance.
#233: A Conversation with Neil Ross (Voice of Colonel Volgin)
Q: Can you describe your transition from radio to voice acting?
It took about four to five years, during which he auditioned hundreds of times before achieving significant success.
#233: A Conversation with Neil Ross (Voice of Colonel Volgin)
Q: How do you feel about your voice work being part of a new generation of gaming?
Ross finds it fascinating that younger generations can experience his work, although he admits he has little idea about current gaming trends.
#233: A Conversation with Neil Ross (Voice of Colonel Volgin)
Q: What does it mean to have amnesia for your game work?
It comes from working alone in voice acting for video games, where you might not remember the context or details of your contributions.
#214: A Conversation with Darren Jacobs (Voice of Heartman)
Q: What was the audition process for Death Stranding like?
Darren explains that it was a typical audition, which he thought was just a voiceover. He later learned the project was for Kojima and involved performance capture.

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What is Metal Gear Mondays about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A deeply nerdy, analytic, and banter-filled discussion circle centered on Metal Gear and Kojima's broader universe. Episodes routinely unpack design philosophies, storytelling techniques, and the cultural context of classic and modern titles, often pairing technical breakdowns with lively personal anecdotes. A standout trait is the extended panel format: frequent guests, veterans of the community, and recurring co-hosts bring diverse perspectives—from localization and voice acting to game design, marketing, and fan culture—creating a collaborative, insider vibe that feels like a roundtable among seasoned fans. The show also leans into live events, crossovers, and special topics (remakes, live panels, and fan content), which keeps the covera... more

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