One Life Left
PickaxeOne Life Left is a radio show about videogames, only not really. We love games but we take them precisely as seriously as they deserve. 99% nonsense and 1% heart-stopping brilliance, they are all supposed to be fun and so are we. We have news, reviews and special guests, sure, but we also play game-related music and we have stupid game-related features like inappropriately dark-hearted poetry, gam... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 628 | Founded | 20 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | LeisureGamesVideo Games | |||
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Well well..... RHELL! This week we're joined by Alice from Slugglove talking all things Rhell and the joys of solo dev working as well as joining in on the rest of the show! Along with our trusty newsbot we cover Highguard going bye bye, the PS PC st... more
This episode we're joined by Mike Diver, author of such books as From Coin-Ops to Table-Tops, The Console, Indie Games and Retro Gaming. He's got another book coming out in August all about the history of video games from the Aliens franchise. Funnil... more
This week we learn all about The Method! No, not Konstantin Stanislavski's acting style, championed by the likes of Marlon Brando, Robert De Niro and probably Danny Dyer, but Daan Last's entirely new way of making video games - The Method! As well as... more
It's the 10 year anniversary of Tony Gowland's first appearance on One Life Left so, to celebrate, our Super Special Guest this week is none other than 'Seasoned Game Dev' Leo Tan!!! He's here to talk about working with Flaming Fowl Studios on new ga... more
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This isn’t quite the quality of pickaxe collection. Loosen up and have a little preshow shake up. I have a lot of hope because the content and discussion is spot on. Echos too sound is a little off at time.
Apple Podcasts3YellowHastur
United Kingdom4 years ago - A dim light
Best radio show about video games that is very professional and even has its own discord server.
Apple Podcasts5dogt9991
Germany5 years ago - What’s happened to Ann?
Love the show and I’m not a gamer but what’s happened to Ann?
Apple Podcasts5bevenboyUnited Kingdom5 years ago - 7/10
7/10
Apple Podcasts5SamusdownUnited Kingdom5 years ago - Great podcast
Been listening to this since it started and it’s the highlight of my week.
Apple Podcasts5tris2468United Kingdom6 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #153 | United Kingdom/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #142 |  China/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #241 |  Ireland/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #242 |  Norway/Leisure/Video Games |
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- A witty, UK-centered gaming show that blends banter, news, and long-form interviews with industry guests. It often pairs veteran game journalism takes with nostalgia, live music, and lighthearted features, making it feel like a friendly pub conversation about games, history, and culture. Recent episodes show a pattern of multi-topic discussions—from indie development processes and new releases to industry-wide shifts like leadership changes, AI in gaming, and remakes versus new IP. The format tends to mix guest insights with practical projects or vanity experiments, giving listeners both context and entertainment. A standout aspect is the balance between sharp critique and affectionate humor, plus a recurring emphasis on community engagem... more
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Recent guests on One Life Left include:
1. Mike Diver
2. Daan Last
3. Leo Tan
4. Dan Marshall
5. Sam Read-Graves
6. Richie Shoemaker
7. Mike Bithell
8. Hannah Flynn
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