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My Perfect Console with Simon Parkin

Simon Parkin
Video Games
Plants Vs Zombies
Silent Hill 2
No More Robots
Return Of the Obra Dinn
Counterstrike Source
World Of Goo
Game Pass
The Gene Machine
Roblox
Pong
Tetris
Substance Abuse
Counseling
Mental Health
The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of the Kingdom
Crunch Culture
Activision Blizzard
Gawker Media
Video Game Journalism

In My Perfect Console, Simon Parkin, award-winning writer for the New Yorker and The Observer newspaper's video game critic invites a well-known guest from the worlds of gaming, film and television, music, comedy and more to pick the five video games they would like to immortalise on their very own fictional games machine. They discuss those five games in chronological order of release, interspers... more

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Seamus Blackle is a physicist, game designer, and technology visionary best known as the originator of the Xbox. After studying physics at Tufts University, he began his career in high-energy physics before pivoting to the video game industry. He wor... more

Keith Burns is an award-winning aviation artist and illustrator. As a student he dreamed of becoming a comic book artist but after his teachers at art college discouraged him from the career path, he dropped out and became a bus driver. Ten years lat... more

Marjolein Robertson is a Scottish comedian, improviser, and storyteller. Born in Lerwick, on the Shetland Isles, she first started performing with Shetland Youth Theatre at the age of 13. After graduating from the University of Edinburgh, she was wor... more

Steffan Powell is a reporter, television and radio presenter. Born in the Amman Valley in South Wales he joined the BBC while in his twenties, soon working his way up to the position of senior broadcast journalist for Radio One’s Newsbeat. In 2021 he... more

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Keith Burns
Award-winning aviation artist and illustrator.
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Episode: Keith Burns, artist.
Marjolein Robertson
Scottish comedian, improviser, and storyteller
Episode: Marjolein Robertson, comedian.
Steffan Powell
BBC's Gaming and Culture Correspondent
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Episode: Steffan Powell, BBC's Gaming and Culture Correspondent.
Basia Bulat
Canadian folk singer-songwriter known for her emotional depth in music and recent album release
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Episode: Basia Bułat, folk musician.
Adanna Nedd
Narrative designer and writer specializing in character-driven stories in video games.
Episode: Adanna Nedd, narrative designer (Spirit Swap: Lofi Beats to Match-3 To).
Daniel Pemberton
Academy Award-nominated English composer and songwriter
Episode: Daniel Pemberton, composer (Slow Horses, Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse, The Trial of the Chicago 7, Concord).
Eric Barone
Creator of Stardew Valley.
Stardew Valley
Episode: Best of 2024 (Part 2).
Greg Carver
Author of the Myrtle series of puzzle books.
Myrtle
Episode: Best of 2024 (Part 2).
Ian Lee
TV presenter and comedian.
Episode: Best of 2024 (Part 2).

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Simon Parkin
Award-winning writer and video game critic, known for his engaging interview style and deep insights into the gaming world.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 576 ratings
  • One of the best Interviewers ever

    Super considerate to guests, great questions. And love the format! It’s on my perfect podsole. Squawkbox777.

    Great show. Cheers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GrandPunkRailroad
    United States2 months ago
  • My favourite podcast

    Every time I see a new one pop-up in my feed I’m excited about the stories I’ll hear. As someone who works in the industry there’s the obvious pull of industry guests and behind-the-scenes, but guest from outside the industry are just as interesting/funny/insightful etc. I love Simon’s relaxed and honest interview style. Can’t recommend trying this Podcast hard enough. Thank you Simon and guests for the wonderful episodes. Long may it last.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stijn977
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • A Wonderful Interview Series

    Come for the games, but stay for the stories. Every episode brings out another journey, both through talking about some great games and also exploring the lives of such a wide and varied range of guests. A warm celebration of games and how they touch our lives in many different ways, I look forward to every episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chief H
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Best Gaming Podcast Out There

    Discovered this about a year ago after a tip in a different podcast, and I’ve been catching up since. Great conversations, great gaming nostalgia, versatile guests. This has been my favourite for a while now.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dirk123dirk
    Netherlands4 months ago
  • 🕹️A must-listen for gamers

    Not only one of the best podcasts about video games - one of the best podcasts.

    Simon is a warm, gracious host, and his deep knowledge and interviewing skill help him to coax the best from his stellar line-up of guests. It’s beautifully recorded and produced, too, with some really excellent music.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DanOHanrahan
    United Kingdom4 months ago

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Listeners feel that the conversations offer a valuable glimpse into the lives of their favorite personalities, connecting the dots between their careers and their gaming experiences.
Many reviews commend the diverse range of guests, noting that both industry veterans and those outside the gaming world bring interesting perspectives.
Listeners appreciate the depth and warmth of the host's interview style, often highlighting the unique insights that emerge from personal stories related to video games.
Reviewers frequently mention the high production quality and the engaging format that intertwines biographical elements with game discussions, making it enjoyable for various audiences.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Marjolein Robertson, comedian.
Q: How do you navigate the comedic aspects of discussing serious health issues?
Marjolein reflects on the challenges of balancing serious topics with humor to ensure her audience is both entertained and informed.
Marjolein Robertson, comedian.
Q: What happened when you were younger that led to your health issues?
Marjolein discusses her heavy periods beginning at age 16 and the lack of education around menstrual health that led to a near-death experience.
Steffan Powell, BBC's Gaming and Culture Correspondent.
Q: Can you share a particular story that you went to bat for with producers?
Powell recounts fighting to cover a feature about unregulated Twitch streaming concerning the unhealthy relationship some streamers have with their work, leading to significant media engagement and parliamentary discussion.
Steffan Powell, BBC's Gaming and Culture Correspondent.
Q: What's your sense of what a producer, like a mainstream producer, is looking for in a video game related story to meet the threshold of putting it on the news?
Producers and editors are open to video game stories but often struggle to grasp the nuanced cultural significance of certain gaming events, which complicates getting coverage compared to other more traditionally newsworthy stories.
Basia Bułat, folk musician.
Q: What games, what RPGs were you playing in the middle of the night then while working on this?
Some of the games I played include Secret of Mana, Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and Harvest Moon, which connected deeply with my experiences as a new parent.

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Frequently Asked Questions About My Perfect Console

What is My Perfect Console about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content centers around engaging conversations with notable individuals from various fields, including gaming, film, television, and music. Each episode features guests who pick five video games that have left a lasting impact on their lives, using these selections as a means to explore personal anecdotes, career trajectories, and the intersections of gaming and culture. The discussions often bring to light unique perspectives and emotional connections to the selected games, creating a rich tapestry of storytelling that appeals to both gamers and non-gamers alike. The podcast is distinguished by its thoughtful interview format, allowing guests to narrate their life journeys in tandem with the games that shaped them, making it a compellin... more

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Recent guests on My Perfect Console include:

1. Keith Burns
2. Marjolein Robertson
3. Steffan Powell
4. Basia Bulat
5. Adanna Nedd
6. Daniel Pemberton
7. Eric Barone
8. Greg Carver

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