Rephonic
Artwork for Pages of Play

Pages of Play

PoP Podcast
Citizen Sleeper 2
Wanderstop
Myst
The Witcher 2: Assassins Of Kings
Missile Command
Outer Wilds
Interactive Dreams
Luis León
Stray
Forgotlings
Disco Elysium
Burnout
Caleb
The Alters
Metal Garden
Video Game Content Creation
AI / Llms
Lisa the Painful
Old Skies
Davey Wreden

A book club for gaming narratives. Hosts will discuss their experience with a game and its story via book club style discussion questions, submitted by listeners. This podcast provides a unique perspective on the gaming discourse, focused on reflection and application.

PublishesMonthlyEpisodes34Founded2 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
LeisureGames

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Pages of Play

Latest Episodes

Off the Shelf is an interview format of the Pages of Play Podcast where we bring a guest on the show to talk about the following scenario: “Imagine you have a library full of books that represent to you the greatest video game narratives. If I were t... more

David, Caleb, and Erik nab some artificats and run! They will never think of museums the same way again.

Pages of Play podcast is a book club for gaming narratives, where the hosts discuss their personal experience with a game and its story via boo... more

Between the Lines (BTL) is a sub-series of the Pages of Play podcast where we explore hidden gem indie games. In this episode, Erik and David interview Ben Myres, CEO and creative director at Nyamakop, the studio behind Relooted. This is a very "meat... more

David, Caleb, and Erik venture deep into the archives of a codebreaking machine in search of a stolen book.

Pages of Play podcast is a book club for gaming narratives, where the hosts discuss their personal experience with a game and its story via ... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Post Games
Post GamesChris Plante
Into the Aether - A Low Key Video Game Podcast
Into the Aether - A Low Key Video Game PodcastStephen Hilger + Brendon Bigley

Recent Guests

Ben Myers
CEO and creative director of Nyamakop
Nyamakop
Episode: |BTL| Relooted - Developer Interview
Alfred Nguyen
Creative Director at Throughline Games
Throughline Games
Episode: |BTL| Forgotlings - Developer Interview
Dave Jackson
Host of Tales from the Backlog, deep-dive weekly game show
Tales from the Backlog
Episode: |MOM| The Meeting of Makers
Michael (Drillish)
Co-host of Tiny Game Chronicles
Tiny Game Chronicles
Episode: |MOM| The Meeting of Makers
Luis León
Game developer and founder of Interactive Dreams
Interactive Dreams
Episode: |BTL| Interactive Dreams

Hosts

David
Co-host and long-running figure; frequently participates in Between the Lines and Pages of Play segments.
Erik
Host with a strong emphasis on narrative-driven discussion and analysis.
Caleb
Co-host and reviewer; frequently contributes design and storytelling perspectives.
Eric
Host with involvement in Pages of Play and Off the Shelf segments.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#137
Norway/Leisure/Games

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

|BTL| Forgotlings - Developer Interview
Q: What are the core themes you want players to experience in Forgotlings?
Purpose, belonging, and the tension between free will and determinism, explored through a world with tribes, prophecies, and a governance structure that challenges the player's decisions.
|BTL| Forgotlings - Developer Interview
Q: Why pivot to Fig as the protagonist in Forgotlings instead of continuing with Anne?
Moving to Fig allowed exploring the present and leadership dynamics within the Forgotlings' world, aligning with the creator's interest in a more complex, multi-tribe narrative.
|BTL| Forgotlings - Developer Interview
Q: What inspired the creation of the world of Forgotten End and Forgotlings?
The idea grew from a long personal journey in film and animation, leading to a world where everyday objects gain sentience when forgotten, with a focus on belonging and memory.
|7| Wanderstop
Q: How does Wanderstop comment on our culture of achievement and the value of lasting growth vs. temporary accolades?
The episode frames the game as cautioning against achievement-for-its-own-sake, highlighting personal growth and recovery as more meaningful than constant success, while acknowledging work's broader purpose when tied to care and contribution.
|7| Wanderstop
Q: Does the cozy genre fit Wanderstop's narrative, and how does it affect the story?
They argue that the cozy management sim framework can subvert expectations by focusing on process and internal change rather than traditional farming goals, emphasizing rest and reflection over production.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Pages of Play

What is Pages of Play about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on in-depth discussions of game narratives through a book-club style format, frequently featuring guests from indie studios, game media, and narrative-focused projects. Episodes blend authorial analysis, design decisions, and cultural context to unpack how stories are built, told, and experienced in games—from frontier discussions of Afrofuturism and archival storytelling to tender explorations of memory, belonging, and empathy in interactive media. A standout strength is the show's ability to connect practical game development insights with broader storytelling themes, often inviting guests who bring hands-on craft experience, industry perspective, and personal narrative to the table. Listeners likely range from aspiring ... more

Where can I find podcast stats for Pages of Play?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Pages of Play. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Pages of Play and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Pages of Play get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Pages of Play, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Pages of Play?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Pages of Play, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Pages of Play have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Pages of Play has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Pages of Play?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Pages of Play:

1. Post Games
2. Into the Aether - A Low Key Video Game Podcast

How many episodes of Pages of Play are there?

Pages of Play launched 2 years ago and published 34 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Pages of Play?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Pages of Play?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Pages of Play from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Pages of Play?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Pages of Play. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Pages of Play?

Recent guests on Pages of Play include:

1. Ben Myers
2. Alfred Nguyen
3. Dave Jackson
4. Michael (Drillish)
5. Luis León

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days