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No Cartridge Audio

Trevor Strunk
Danganronpa V3
Critical Hits
Life and Death Themes
Kurumi
Honkai Star Rail
Modern Warfare 2
Shinzo Abe
Kaito
Community Dynamics
Character Relationships
Peter Shamshiri
Microtransactions
Genshin Impact
Mule Milk
Compile
Shooting Games
D&D
Skulltenders
Mixed Martial Arts
Titanfall 2

Critical but casual approaches to current, past, and future video games six times a week. In addition, guests will periodically share their own aesthetic and personal experiences with games in conversation! Subscribe to our Patreon at www.patreon.com/hegelbon if you'd like to hear special patron-only bonus episodes!

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes525Founded9 years ago
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Liv and I link up to talk about the biggest cinematic event in the 8-13 set in Five Nights At Freddy's! For the first time ever, we expect horrible work and get...perfectly fine work? Enjoy watching our brains twist around this one and how much Henso... more

Liv and I are back covering some of our favorite things in the world: indie video games! The creators of Smile for Me are back with a new one in Great God Grove and Liv and I cover it happily here. How's it compare? How's it play? What do we think? Y... more

We welcome the wonderful Will Jobst to the podcast to discuss their new TTRPG framework and homage PLASMODICS. And we talk game design, play, DMing, and so so much more. This is a classic folks, dig in please!!

Will's work can be found at wi... more

We welcome Santo (Santo.bsky.social), of Cosmo Champs, CybeRRRevolution, and more! They talk with us about games writing, writing about imperialism, the importance of mechs and magical boys, and even more! If you love queer mech stories, Saint Seiya,... more

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Recent Guests

RJ Spellman
Game director of Unbeatable
Dcell
Episode: No Cartridge 293 - Unbeatable is Coming! feat RJ Spellman
Paul Thind
CRO of Aethir
Aethir
Episode: No Cartridge 276 - Aethir
Shannon Strucci
A well-known creator involved in various projects including tabletop games and podcasts, and has a background in film promotion.
Episode: No Cartridge 273 - Happy Vermis Halloween With Shannon Strucci!
Nate Purkeypile
Game developer known for his work on AAA titles and creator of The Axis Unseen.
Indie game developer
Episode: No Cartridge 272 - Nate Purkeypile and The Axis Unseen
Julian Crocamo
Producer of the show and composer
After Three Seconds, Bugged Questline
Episode: No Cartridge 256 - First Time/Long Time w/ thirdsecond
Austin Walker
IP Director at Possibility Space, podcaster, and game critic.
Possibility Space
Episode: No Cartridge 242 - Austin Walker w/ Austin Walker

Hosts

Trevor Strunk
Host and member of No Cartridge Audio, engages in critical discussions on video games with a unique perspective.
Liv
Co-host of No Cartridge Audio, known for deep dives into gaming and cultural discussions alongside Trevor.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 178 ratings
  • Best games podcast?

    Many people are saying this. Great interviews, great insights, smart and funny, nice deep dives into games and sometimes film and literature. Simultaneously incisive and easy going. Just love this show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KFJ94
    United Statesa year ago
  • Good show

    Love That Trev

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jdjkdkwnwjxks
    United Statesa year ago
  • always love when I get a new episode! learned about some neat games over the years :)

    Podcast Addict
    5
    videogames are f
    3 years ago
  • Fan of patch notes

    I happen to be an English grad and a Baltimore head....right up my alley, I appreciate the occasional baseball talk. Keep it up

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BLXMORPH
    United States3 years ago
  • So I guess Patch Notes is over?

    Seems to be

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Nerdboxer
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the in-depth analysis and critical insights into video games.
The podcast is praised for its engaging hosts and diverse guest lineup that brings unique perspectives.
Many find the discussions thought-provoking, providing a refreshing lens on the gaming world not commonly found in other shows.

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Episode 300 - Will Jobst Plasmodics it All
Q: Where should people go check out your work?
You can find all my stuff on goodluckpress.co, including a pre-order for Plasmodics and the Adventurezine Vermiculture.
No Cartridge 275 - This Garbling Man w/ RJ Lake
Q: What do you do for fun? What do you do to keep the dream alive of doing good work in art?
I play guitar every single day, try to make time for music, and read books. I enjoy discovery games like Outer Wilds and also work on projects at Strange Scaffold.
No Cartridge 242 - Austin Walker w/ Austin Walker
Q: What do you think people should be focusing on, just even generally, moving forward at this point?
I would try to bring enough people together who could do something holistic. I would aim for a platform where written, video, and audio content could all coalesce around discussions on games.
No Cartridge 245 - Good Morning No Cartridge w/ @EminentProf
Q: How do you work your mind to consistently improve in fighting games?
I focus on discovering combos and strategies during matches and then practicing those in training.
No Cartridge 272 - Nate Purkeypile and The Axis Unseen
Q: What inspired the art direction for The Axis Unseen?
I wanted a game to look distinct and have its own style with a focus on lighting, emphasizing the importance of tracking in the hunting aspect of the game.

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Focused on the intersection of video games and culture, episodes feature insightful discussions on both mainstream and indie games. The content often explores broader themes such as identity, representation, and the artistic nuances within gaming, while simultaneously maintaining a casual and engaging tone. Unique storytelling approaches, philosophical inquiries, and critical analysis are prominent, providing listeners with a mix of entertainment and deeper understanding about the gaming landscape. Additionally, the podcast showcases a variety of voices and opinions, particularly from guests sharing their personal and aesthetic experiences with games, thereby enriching the conversations around gaming narratives and industry trends.

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