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Remap Radio

Remap Radio
Chicago Bears
NFL
Caleb Williams
Dragon's Dogma
Green Bay Packers
Video Games
Nintendo
Concord
Twilight Saga
Gaming Industry
Astro Bot
Gaming
Silksong
Video Game Industry
Microsoft
Xbox
Steam
Remap Radio
Summer Game Fest
Vampires

Remap Radio is a new podcast from the creators of the long-running video game podcast Waypoint Radio. Join Rob Zacny, Chia Contreras, Patrick Klepek, and their friends and colleagues as they set off on a new adventure that has them obsessing over the video game Dragon’s Dogma nearly as much as they question the nature of capitalism.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes290Founded3 years ago
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Rob and Patrick can take a deep breath, because not only is Caleb Williams back, but he looked pretty darn good coming off a hamstring tear. Are the Bears back, though? For this week, yes, and we’ll take it. Plus, why exactly did the Philadelphia Eag... more

It’s not entirely shocking, but BioWare has been shut down and the next Mass Effect has been cancelled. Plus, we’ve been exploring Steam Next Fest demos, opening Lament Configurations, and exploring a bunch of games, including Silver Pines and Well D... more

The death of Chicago sports (and pop culture) legend Mike Ditka. A Green Bay Packers team on the ropes. A Bears team favored to play in Wisconsin for the first time in decades. A moment to send an entire state into an existential crisis. So, naturall... more

Note: This interview was conducted in collaboration with LudoNarraCon, which explains the podcast’s intro and outro.

Six years ago, Umurangi Generation came out of nowhere and took our breath away. Six years later, designer Tali Faulkner is back wit... more

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Recent Guests

Tali Faulkner
Indigenous game artist and designer of Umurangi Generation and Penguin Colony
Episode: Penguin Colony Wants the World to Open Its Eyes
Janet Garcia
Video game journalist and critic
Episode: Remap Radio 158 — Podcasting Is Hard
Fabian Denter
Art director and co-founder, Third Shift
Third Shift (Forever Ago)
Episode: Forever Ago Seeks Change in the Face of Death
Kai Bridges
Writer, programmer, UI/UX, co-founder
Third Shift (Forever Ago)
Episode: Forever Ago Seeks Change in the Face of Death
Chris Person
Aftermath's Chris Person, hardware and retro tech expert
Aftermath
Episode: Remap Radio 156 - The Garden of Gadgets
Luke Muscat
Indie game designer and creator of Normal Golf Game
Independent developer
Episode: The Most Normal Golf Game Ever Made
Bruno Dias
designer and Remap contributor
Remap
Episode: Remap Radio 153: Let's Not Get Mired in So-Called Research
Chia Contreras
Guest on episode
Guest on Remap Radio
Episode: Remap Radio 150 — Grand Theft Podcast
Nicole Carpenter
Reporter covering games and culture, author of the NYT piece
The New York Times / Vice / Waypoint connections
Episode: Do Video Games Belong in Prison?

Hosts

Rob Zacny
Host of Remap Radio with deep involvement in Waypoint/Remap lineage; focus on hands-on game impressions, design philosophy, and industry critique
Chia Contreras
Co-host contributing to discussions on games, design, and industry commentary; active writer/editor with a broad remit in games media
Patrick Klepek
Co-host known for investigative reporting and industry analysis, regular on-air debates and long-form conversations
Janet Garcia
Guest with industry insight and media perspective; contributes as a frequent on-air guest and industry commentator

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • Excellent podcast, if you think video games are art and want to hear considered conversation to that effect this podcast is for you. I would listen to these folks talk about sports, I do not like sports. If you're pro AI this will probably not be for you.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    j_harder4_u
    12 days ago
  • A Gem

    If there’s a new episode available, I’m listening. Just the best.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    akkanben
    United States2 months ago
  • Deep conversations and nuanced takes from individuals with years of experience covering the video game industry combined with motor mouth Janet repeatedly burning large amounts of airtime with her boyfriend updates and the incredible take of it being "cool and quirky" to know very little about games or how to play them.

    Podcast Addict
    2
    izkuzz
    5 months ago
  • Fantastic Podcast

    I’ve loved listening to the crew since the waypoint days. Absolute best long form discussions of the news with great insights into gaming as a whole. Highly recommended!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    patontheback7
    United States6 months ago
  • It's a good podcast

    Podcast Addict
    5
    mmFDT20
    7 months ago

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Many enjoy the chemistry and back-and-forth among hosts and guests.

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Remap Radio 158 — Podcasting Is Hard
Q: Do I go back to play Control Resonant?
Patrick says the game's second half has strong narrative and level design, and suggests using its damage sliders if combat becomes frustrating. Janet weighs whether changing settings would compromise her experience and decides to return to the game with flexibility.
Remap Radio 158 — Podcasting Is Hard
Q: How do you handle a formative part of your young gaming life being revealed as awful? Any personal tales of reckoning with it?
Janet says people can acknowledge the loss and move on without blaming themselves for what they could not have known. She recommends finding other creators and talking with someone or seeking therapy if the feelings are difficult to process.
Penguin Colony Wants the World to Open Its Eyes
Q: Does having a child create a different sense of urgency about the work that you're doing? And how would you relate that to Penguin Colony?
Faulkner says art can preserve truths that official accounts obscure, and that parenthood heightens the responsibility to confront injustice rather than stay neutral or make excuses.
Penguin Colony Wants the World to Open Its Eyes
Q: How would you describe your philosophy of game design as you see it now, kind of two major projects in?
Faulkner sees themself as an artist who makes games and describes a layered approach: players may first engage with a work's aesthetic, then reach its social and political realities, with some meanings rooted in Indigenous perspectives.
Forever Ago Seeks Change in the Face of Death
Q: Where does the core idea for Forever Ago come from, and how has it evolved since that initial moment?
The concept grew from exploring grief through a personal lens, with Alfred's journey unfolding across a road trip and past memories captured through a camera mechanic, which allowed the team to gradually shape the story while keeping mechanical depth purposeful and limited.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Remap Radio

What is Remap Radio about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Remap Radio features long-form, opinionated discussions about games, industry structure, and technology, led by a core trio who regularly riff on hands-on impressions, design, and broader cultural and political themes shaping the games world. Recent episodes mix deep dives into individual titles or mechanics with sharp takes on big industry moves, licensing, AI in development, and platform strategy, all delivered with a collaborative, banter-rich style. Noteworthy traits include a strong emphasis on thoughtful critique balanced with personal anecdotes, a willingness to push back on conventional wisdom, and a consistent openness to cross-pertilization with media and pop culture commentary. This cadence makes it appealing to listeners who enj... more

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Recent guests on Remap Radio include:

1. Tali Faulkner
2. Janet Garcia
3. Fabian Denter
4. Kai Bridges
5. Chris Person
6. Luke Muscat
7. Bruno Dias
8. Chia Contreras

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