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PocketBuds

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PocketBuds is a Back Pocket podcast dedicated to good gaming conversations between best buds!Join host Ruby Innes each week as she talks with a wide array of her talented buddies about everything from video game industry horror stories to what goes into raising a child to be an elite basketball player. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and most importantly, you might learn something. And hey, it might jus... more

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Ruby is joined by a delightful assortment of PocketBuddies to reflect on the silly little podcast that was PocketBuds. Warning: This episode is DANGEROUSLY earnest.

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Ruby is joined by former ABC Good Game host and current internet clown Bajo to talk about what it was like doing all that stuff he did.

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Ruby is joined by indie game producer, community developer, streamer, and host of Wholesome Games, Jenny Windom. Together, they'll be chatting about Jenny's career shift from middle school teacher to game developer, the humble beginnings of Wholesome... more

Ruby is joined by streamer, content creator, and bad-in-a-good-way controller maker Dylan Beck a.k.a Rudeism to talk all about playing games the wrong way. You may not believe it, but there's wrong ways, wronger ways, and the WRONGEST ways to play vi... more

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Recent Guests

Dylan Beck
Kiwi content creator and controller inventor.
Episode: How To Play Games Wrong ft. Rudeism
Leah Williams
Former writer for Kotaku Australia and current writer for GamesHub
GamesHub
Episode: Astro Bot Is GOTY and GOATed ft. Leah Williams
Josh Swift
Technical Director at Lowkii Productions and button presser at Back Pocket
Lowkii Productions
Episode: It (Video Games) Came From Outer Space ft. Josh Swift
James O'Connor
Game Dev Executive at South Australian Film Corporation, co-founder of gaming satire website Point and Clickbait, former narrative designer at Mighty Kingdom, and freelance games journalist.
Episode: Writing Books About Games ft. James O'Connor
Stephanie Bendixsen
Roleplay Extraordinaire, former host of Good Game on the ABC
Back Pocket
Episode: Roleplay In Games, NOT Roleplaying Games ft. HexSteph
Nick Belling
Software engineer and Back Pocket Regular
Back Pocket
Episode: What If Video Games Were In Real Life? ft. Nick Belling
Jim Barker
Former publicist for major gaming companies
Former PR manager for Aussie Games distributed Five Star Games
Episode: Waking Up From A Games PR Nightmare ft. Jim Barker
Nicole He
Creative technologist, independent game developer, and director of The Crush House
Nerial, Devolver Digital
Episode: Finding Love At The Crush House ft. Nicole He
David Smith
Former managing editor of Kotaku Australia
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Episode: Goodbye, Kotaku Australia ft. David Smith

Host

Ruby Innes
Host of the show, known for her engaging and humorous style that blends personal anecdotes with industry insights.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 151 ratings
  • 5 Star Podcast!

    I came for the Indeimaus, but I stayed for the Ruby Innes. Looking forward to more great interviews/guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fox De'Vil
    United Statesa year ago
  • lucy worked at eb

    And kotaku

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    co1dbin
    Australia2 years ago
  • My new favourite gaming podcast

    I just binged every available episode of this podcast over the space of a week!!! I cannot get enough. Ruby rocks so hard. 🤘

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    maraspiers
    Australia2 years ago
  • Entertaining

    I love listening to this podcast- Ruby is so funny and engaging as an interviewer. Recommended for video game enthusiasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jesstacular
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Friday is the best day!

    Pocketbuds eps dropping on Fridays is the best way to end my week! Love having Ruby and all her friends to listen to, I have learnt a lot and laughed even more! Thank you Back Pocket crew for bringing the fun to my ears each week!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SnooGirl
    Australia2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listener reviews emphasize the engaging and humorous nature of the discussions, often highlighting Ruby Innes as a standout host, whose wit and warmth keep the audience entertained. Many appreciate the variety of guests and topics, noting the podcast's unique approach to both serious and lighthearted themes. Listeners find it refreshing to hear a podcast that actively shares love for video games while maintaining high production quality. Overall, feedback indicates a strong community feeling and excitement about new episodes.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Dark Souls Watchmojo And Spooktober ft. Indeimaus
Q: What was your experience with EB Games?
I worked there for eight years while making YouTube videos, which ultimately led to turning YouTube into my full-time job.
Dark Souls Watchmojo And Spooktober ft. Indeimaus
Q: How has horror changed since the early days of Resident Evil and Silent Hill?
Horror has gone through various eras, reflecting the evolution in gameplay and storytelling, with a resurgence of classic styles in current games.
Dark Souls Watchmojo And Spooktober ft. Indeimaus
Q: How did you get into YouTube?
I started on Newgrounds in 2004, making animations and then transitioned to YouTube in 2012 to cover indie games.
We Need More Local Games Events ft. Serenade's Duncan Corrigan
Q: So when did Serenade come to be and what kind of sparked its creation?
Duncan explained that most of the team met in 2018 at an event called Heartbeat, where they were inspired to create more inclusive and engaging spaces for local game developers.
We Need More Local Games Events ft. Serenade's Duncan Corrigan
Q: What have been some of your favorite projects to work on?
Duncan shared that his recent projects are quite interesting, mentioning particularly fun experiences with a game called Garfidi.

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Conversations center around humor, experiences in the gaming industry, and the intersection of gaming and culture. The show features informal discussions between the host and various guests, including game developers, journalists, and content creators. Listeners can expect laughter, heartfelt stories, and insightful reflections on both the lighter and more serious aspects of the gaming world. A unique element is the blend of humor with industry insights, making it an engaging listen for gaming enthusiasts who appreciate personal anecdotes and unconventional topics.

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PocketBuds launched 2 years ago and published 63 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on PocketBuds include:

1. Dylan Beck
2. Leah Williams
3. Josh Swift
4. James O'Connor
5. Stephanie Bendixsen
6. Nick Belling
7. Jim Barker
8. Nicole He

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