My Perfect Console with Simon Parkin
Simon ParkinIn My Perfect Console, Simon Parkin, award-winning author video game critic for The Observer invites well-known guests from the worlds of gaming, film and television, music, comedy and more to pick the five video games they would like to immortalise on a fictional games machine. They discuss those five games in chronological order of release, interspersed with biographical chat about the guest’s l... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 189 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Video GamesLeisure | |||
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Stephen Totilo is an American journalist whose career has helped redefine how video games are reported and understood. After studying at Columbia’s Graduate School of Journalism, he became MTV News’ first dedicated video game reporter in 2005, bringi... more
Jerk Gustafsson is a Swedish game developer whose career has been shaped by a builder’s instinct — first in the physical world, and then in virtual ones. He left school at fifteen to work as a bricklayer, before discovering PC games in his twenties t... more
Chandana Ekanayake is a game developer and creative director whose career spans more than two decades of work across some of the industry’s most varied and inventive projects. Born in Sri Lanka he moved to the United States at the age of eight, and g... more
Natasha Hodgson is a British writer, performer, and composer for theatre, television, and audio. As a co-founder of the theatre company Spit-Lip, she co-created, co-wrote, and co-composed Operation Mincemeat, the wildly inventive musical that began l... more
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- My Perfect Podcast
Quite simply the best video game related podcast. Simon is one of the best interviewers in the business! So insightful and playful.
Apple Podcasts5hektorviktor
United Statesa month ago Great hosts, nice cadence, positive vibes.
Podcast Addict58 months agoSuper Camus- Good just good
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Apple Podcasts5The buttery biscuit base
United Kingdom9 months ago I'm a big video game nerd so this podcast is a dream come true. It's fun to hear about all the different video games I'll probably never have the time to play and how they've enriched the lives of the folks talking about them. And Simon is a pretty charming guy that I feel anybody would want to sit down and have a chinwag with. Well, that's not exactly true. I wouldn't want to sit down with him and have a chinwag because I'd have nothing of interest to say, so I wouldn't want to waste his time. ... more
Podchaser5a year agotonysingle1972- Great podcast
A wonderful podcast that has me going back down memory lane reminiscing about the times I played alot of these games.
The host conducts well thought out, interesting interviews with a variety of well known people from a multitude of backgrounds and specialities.
Thankyou Simon!
Apple Podcasts5OzMugen
Australiaa year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #119 | United States/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #16 | United Kingdom/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #88 | United Kingdom/Leisure |
Apple Podcasts | #168 |  Canada/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #101 | Australia/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #189 |  France/Leisure/Video Games |
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This series features engaging conversations with various notable guests from sectors such as gaming, film, television, comedy, and music. The unique format revolves around guests selecting five video games to feature on a fictional console, leading to insightful discussions that interweave personal stories and professional journeys. With each episode, listeners can expect a blend of nostalgia, creativity, and personal reflection, which not only celebrates the games themselves but also explores the significant impact they have had on the lives of the guests. The warm and thoughtful interview style helps uncover deep insights, making it a compelling listen for both gaming enthusiasts and casual listeners alike.
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My Perfect Console launched 3 years ago and published 189 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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Recent guests on My Perfect Console include:
1. Stephen Totilo
2. Jerk Gustafsson
3. Chandana Ekanayake
4. Natasha Hodgson
5. Simon Lockerby
6. C. Thi Nguyen
7. Michael French
8. Felicia Day
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