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Trevor Strunk
Danganronpa V3
Critical Hits
Life and Death Themes
Kurumi
Honkai Star Rail
Modern Warfare 2
Kaito
Character Relationships
Shinzo Abe
Community Dynamics
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!

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes538Founded9 years ago
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ArtsVideo GamesLeisure

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Latest Episodes

We welcome lawyer podcaster extraordinaire Charles "Ugarles" S. to talk about the recent Steam legal action, what it might mean for lootcrates, why these markets are legal gray areas, and the future of our wonderful gambling society. A treat for all!... more

We welcome Alexey Gerasimov to the show to talk about his incredibly good and engaging and rewarding and man what a game SCREAMING HEAD. There's other stuff discussed here, but the verve of platformers, weird art, self-teaching, mind vs body Cartesia... more

We are back on our grind as Piss, Em, and I dive into another wonderful day with the Lagoon Corp crew. There are vampire children to be discussed and a lady forger who might find love with our favorite burnout, Jewish activist, hacker, and Floridian ... more

This one has had a chance to mature as I got my act together, but it's a real gem as Liv and I cover Grand Theft Hamlet, a truly wonderful exploration of theater, COVID, sociality, and community. Genuinely an amazing piece and I hope you enjoy our c... more

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Recent Guests

Charles Starr
Senator, guest introducing himself as Charles Ugarles
City Saint Country Saint podcast
Episode: Episode 315 - Breaking News...and LAWS with Charles "Ugarles"
Alexey Cranial
Creator of Screaming Head
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Cameron Kunzelman
Writer and podcast personality
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Episode: Episode 303 - Cameron Kunzelman and the Chamber of Banter
RJ Spellman
Game director of Unbeatable
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Episode: No Cartridge 293 - Unbeatable is Coming! feat RJ Spellman
Paul Thind
CRO of Aethir
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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

Host

Liv
Co-host contributing insights across episodes; discusses games, media, and culture.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 179 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 States2 years 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 States4 years ago
  • So I guess Patch Notes is over?

    Seems to be

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Nerdboxer
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

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Thoughtful, nuanced breakdowns of games and their cultural meanings.
The host brings academic rigor with a warm, approachable style.
A rare podcast that treats games as serious cultural objects rather than mere entertainment.
Guests are varied and high-quality, offering fresh perspectives.
Smart, accessible deep dives with interesting guests.

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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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A razor-sharp, idea-driven discussion about games and their broader cultural meaning, frequently blending technical game design talk with political and philosophical angles. Episodes center on deep dives with guests who bring expertise in game development, criticism, comics, and adjacent media, often exploring how narrative, aesthetics, and systems intersect. The show tends to attract listeners who enjoy rigorous analysis, thoughtful skepticism, and conversations that connect games to literature, film, and social issues. A standout pattern is the habit of inviting unusual or collision-bound guests—creators, critics, and scholars—to challenge conventional gamer discourse while maintaining a conversational and accessible tone.

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