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Player One Podcast

Player One Podcast
Video Games
Playstation
Nintendo 64
Nintendo
Nintendo Switch 2
The Simpsons
Electronic Gaming Monthly
Xbox
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Retro Gaming
Switch 2
Jeopardy!
Indie Games
Sega Genesis
Donkey Kong Bananza
Virtual Boy
Player One Podcast
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Nintendo Switch
Jeopardy

Join ex-game journalists Chris Johnston, Phil Theobald, and Greg Sewart as they talk about console/portable/PC games, raising kids, and the meaning of life.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes1410Founded20 years ago
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Video GamesGamesLeisure

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If you support us on Patreon, you may know that we have been doing Aftershows weekly for many years. We are releasing Aftershows from the past (two years old) on Fridays for everyone's enjoyment.

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This week! The Player One Podcast officially turns 20 (what!); Nintendo's Indie World Showcase brings Witchbrook, Threads of Time, and a pile of Switch 2 ports; 11/1 must now be celebrated as Pikmin Day; and Patrick Stewart passes away. CJ's in the H... more

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If you support us on Patreon, you may know that we have been doing Aftershows weekly for many years. We are releasing Aftershows from the past (two years old) on Fridays for everyone's enjoyment.

www.youtube.com/live/_9ajGtySZSQ

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This week! EA shutters BioWare, a new report puts Microsoft's next-gen hardware at $1,200–$1,800, and Avenging Spirit, Revenge of the Gator, and Mole Mania hit Game Boy on NSO. Greg rolls credits on Star Wars Galactic Racer and settles into Final Fan... more

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Recent Guests

Ben Rivers
Guest, game journalist/host
Independent/Video Game Journalist
Episode: Snackers
Benjamin Aloysius Rivers
Indie game developer from the Toronto area
Bancyco
Episode: Follow the Fart Trails
Zach Miller
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Episode: 928a: Outlaw Bots Aftershow (9/10/24)
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Listener who submitted the quiz for this episode
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Episode: 920a: My Big Fat Head Hides Unicron Aftershow (7/16/24)
Marky Mark II
Hacker Alias, contributor of the quiz prompt and game concept
Episode: 917a: Direct Fire Aftershow (6/25/24)
Kevin Larrabee
Host of Back in My Play, fitness coach
Allied Strength
Episode: Forty-Nine Is The New Forty
Rich Grisham
Guest host and Player One Podcast fan
Episode: Episode 1000
Aidan Moher
Co-host of the Fun Factor Podcast
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Episode: Goodbye Gut Feel

Hosts

Greg Sewart
Co-host with deep industry knowledge and long-running experience in game journalism.
Chris Johnston
Seasoned journalist and thoughtful moderator, balancing humor with industry insights.
Phil Theobald
Veteran host with a knack for accessibility and humor.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 764 ratings
  • The Best

    Great podcast. Used to read their reviews in magazines growing up and now listen to their podcast. Just some friends talking about games they enjoy whether they are new or classic. Makes me laugh more than any other podcast. No ads and it’s free. Hope to be listening for a long time to come.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    W323232
    United States2 years ago
  • P1P WAS chicken soup for my video game soul

    This is my 2nd review, my first was years ago, and it was a 5 star. I still subscribe and listen, but the older the guys get,the less they care and it’s obvious. If they don’t have the time to make a good show,and actually play games to talk about (a frequent problem nowadays)then either get a guest (like they used to) or just stop making it. But they seem hellbent on just keeping it going.If you’re invested in the guys lives at this point (and you may be)then keep going,if you’re looking for pe... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    DoctorSamson
    United States2 years ago
  • Scared of own shadows

    Radical political ideology. Weak men make bad times. 15 mis talking about a cold. Move on. They just compared a rapist and a pedo to a self made author who has an opinion they don’t agree with. An author who was in a abusive relationship and overcame so much. I doubt they even know what her opinion actually is as they probably just let the internet tell them it is not allowed. Trust the science except when it doesn’t support the one allowed opinion. So much for free speech I guess. Worse than G... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    fulltilted
    United States2 years ago
  • This is podcast of friends hanging out.

    You are going to listen to this podcast because of CJ, Phil and Greg, or you will not like this Podcast because of CJ Phil or Greg.

    This is not some over produced generic podcast just talking about the same video game news you have already heard about. Instead it’s just three friends hanging out talking games (occasionally).

    I love it and have for nearly two decades now.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aGregorP
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast!

    CJ, Phil, and Greg have great discussions on video games and many other topics. I look forward to this podcast each week.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mr foo
    United States3 years ago

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Long-time fans value the three-host dynamic and the sense of being part of a friend group.
Overall positive reception highlighting camaraderie and knowledge; listeners enjoy nostalgia mixed with current game coverage.
Mixed feedback about politics or discussive tangents; some listeners prefer focus on games over broader politics.
Audience appreciates longevity and consistency, with comments praising banter and deep industry context.

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Behind the Maple Curtain
Q: Given how expensive gaming has quickly become, are you guys looking at more smaller games by the likes of indie developers?
Greg says he would buy more indie games if not for the show's Patreon funds helping pay for new releases, and both hosts say they are selective but interested in games like Threads of Time.
Not Down With Clowns
Q: What was your most replayed game?
Greg Sewart names Streets of Rage 2 and GuitarMan; Chris Johnston names Rock Band, Super Mario Bros. 2, and Super Mario Bros. 3.
Not Down With Clowns
Q: How important to Canadian video game development was the success of BioWare and what impact will its closure have on the future of the industry in Canada?
Greg Sewart says BioWare was a major Canadian success story that attracted talent and helped build the industry. Its closure removes a place where new developers could learn from veterans, though the effects may be part of a longer decline already underway.
Get Biddy Blazed
Q: Still using it ever?
Chris says he recently played Lumines Arise on PlayStation VR2, while both hosts criticize Sony's limited support and discuss games such as Gran Turismo 7, Tetris Effect, and Rez Infinite.
Get Biddy Blazed
Q: With CJ having successful surgery, what are some medical themed games you enjoyed?
Chris and Greg recall games including Dr. Mario, Trauma Center, Amateur Surgeon, Neo Harbor Rescue Squad, R: Racing Evolution, and The Stretchers.

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What is Player One Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A long-running weekly show where three veteran game journalists discuss console, PC, and handheld gaming, with plenty of personal anecdotes about family life, industry shifts, and the culture surrounding gaming. Episodes blend hands-on impressions of new releases with nostalgia for classic systems, plus thoughtful takes on industry business models, digital vs. physical media, and the evolving role of journalism in a crowded media landscape. Listeners can expect candid banter, deep game knowledge, and a mix of news, opinions, and humor that often extends beyond gameplay into wider tech and entertainment topics. A few episodes mix in playful aftershow quizzes, retro deep dives, and guest perspectives, making it feel like a casual conversation... more

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2. Benjamin Aloysius Rivers
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