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Spawn On Me with Kahlief Adams: A Video Game Podcast

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Spawn On Me is an award-winning video game podcast founded in 2013 by Kahlief Adams. The show is widely recognized as one of the earliest podcasts dedicated to exploring the intersection of video games, race, diversity, and culture. Through in-depth conversations with developers, journalists, academics, and creators, Spawn On Me has helped shape critical discussions about representation and inclus... more

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I've been wanting to have this conversation for a long time, and it did not disappoint. This week on Spawn On Me, I sat down with Mara Junot — the voice of Ikora Rey in Destiny, Storm across multiple Marvel games, and Queen Sindel in Mortal Kombat — ... more

I got a chance to go hands-on with Silent Hill: Townfall at a private preview event in LA, and I have to say — this one is something special. Three hours with the game, a decorated hotel setup themed around the Scottish town of Saint Amelia, and a li... more

3,200 Xbox jobs. Studios sold, studios cut loose, studios just gone. And PlayStation is telling us physical discs will be done by 2028. I sat down this week and gave you my honest, unfiltered take on all of it — not just the business moves, but what ... more

It's Day 3 of Summer Game Fest 2026, and I sat down with content creator Cam Hawkins to break down the best games of the show.

We get into Cam's game of the show — Phantom Blade Zero and its razor-sharp parry combat — a stunning hands-off Onimusha d... more

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Mara Junot
Voice actor known for Storm in Marvel-inspired games and Ikora Rey in Destiny
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Episode: They Raised their Arms To The Wind As A Kid. Now They Command It As Storm.
Jon McLennan
Writer and Director from ScreenBurn
ScreenBurn
Episode: I Played Silent Hill: Townfall For 3 Hours & Here's Everything You Need To Know
Cam Hawkins
Guest on the show
Episode: The Best Of Summer Game Fest with Cam Hawkins
Sean Krankel
GM of Narrative Games at Netflix
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Episode: Is Netflix Unhinged the Future of Storytelling? We Discuss
John Rush
Creative Director, Fallout 76
Fallout 76 team
Episode: Even Deathclaws Can Be Your Companion Now | Fallout 76 Interview
Bill LaCoste
Production Director, Fallout 76
Fallout 76 team
Episode: Even Deathclaws Can Be Your Companion Now | Fallout 76 Interview
Véronique Lallier
Chief Development Officer
IO Interactive
Episode: James Bond Game Sold 2.7M Copies in One Week? IO Interactive's CDO Explains.
Hilde Sunde
Lead environment artist, 007 game
IO Interactive
Episode: IO Interactive Reveals How They're Fixing James Bond Games | 007 First Light
Scott Probst
from Play by Play Studios
Play by Play Studios
Episode: I Asked the NBA The Run Team Everything!

Host

Kahlief Adams
Host of Spawn On Me, guiding the interview and discussion

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 441 ratings
  • Leave your personal politics out of my video games

    Used to really like this show and have listened to close to 100 episodes. However, recently it has become more about politics and bringing things like Elon Musk into the conversation for no reason whatsoever than about video games and the gaming industry. I tried to push through and keep listening but I just can’t anymore. Maybe it’s time to hang it up, you guys clearly lost the memo somewhere.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    VoyagerMan69
    United Statesa year ago
  • Spawn On Me is among the best in video game podcasts. Kahlief always speaks the truth, and is consistently entertaining. Every gamer should be listening to Spawn, especially those who need to work on their critical and analytical thinking in the world, and not just in gaming. I'm a Spawnie for life.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    meanshadows
    2 years ago
  • Absolute garbage

    This guy a complete and total idiot, worst takes and his pandering is insulting to anyone that can actually think for themselves. This podcast just goes to show, just because you have a microphone doesn’t mean we need to hear you.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Kenobi610
    United States2 years ago
  • Travis

    GREAT interview with the young man Travis

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MeMiddleton
    United States4 years ago
  • Best in the Business

    Interviews are so relaxed every guest Is so comfortable and it leads to such awesome interviews… also such a important creator when it comes to POC in the gaming space add this to your list of must listens

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fasousage
    Canada4 years ago

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Fans appreciate the host's down-to-earth tone and willingness to tackle tough topics.
Listeners praise the show for its honest, insightful discussion and access to diverse voices.
Guests consistently deliver thoughtful, industry-relevant insights that broaden understanding of gaming culture.

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They Raised their Arms To The Wind As A Kid. Now They Command It As Storm.
Q: Talk to me a little bit about your journey in the video game industry.
Mara explains that there is no single path, emphasizes acting training, networking, and being entrepreneurial, and notes how her early radio work and learning to read fast and deliver ads under time constraints helped shape her voice acting career.
Even Deathclaws Can Be Your Companion Now | Fallout 76 Interview
Q: How does the team balance experienced players with newcomers in these updates?
The team relies on player feedback from Discord, videos, and direct playtesting to shape broad changes, aiming to keep encounters challenging for veterans while providing accessible entry points for newbies, all woven into a yearly narrative and progression plan.
Even Deathclaws Can Be Your Companion Now | Fallout 76 Interview
Q: Talk to me about Infestations and how the team views this feature.
Infestations are a core, recurring threat in the world that the team designed to add ongoing challenge and loot. They've designated specific spaces on the map to host infestations, with loot like four-star legendaries, and they're adjusting pacing to ensure players have time to participate without rushing the experience.
The Best Of Summer Game Fest with Cam Hawkins
Q: How did you feel about the Tupac Shakur reveal in Stranger in Heaven?
The inclusion was controversial and felt misaligned with expectations, prompting discussion about licensing and respectful portrayal rather than the potential for innovation or novelty.
The Best Of Summer Game Fest with Cam Hawkins
Q: What are your thoughts on the Onimusha footage shown here?
Onimusha's demo reinforced its return as a strong, modern action title with varied traversal and enemy design, though Phantom Blade's fast-paced action remains the more exciting prospect for many.

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The catalog highlights a show focused on video games through a critical lens that centers race, representation, and culture while maintaining accessible industry conversations. Episodes frequently feature deep dives with developers, designers, and industry voices, including hands-on previews, interviews with high-profile studios, and timely takes on industry shifts, business models, and technology. Unique strengths include a consistent emphasis on authentic voices from marginalized communities, thoughtful critique of platform decisions, and hands-on impressions from major events like Summer Game Fest, all delivered in a conversational, exploratory tone that blends craft, culture, and industry dynamics. Potential listeners and guests can exp... more

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Recent guests on Spawn On Me include:

1. Mara Junot
2. Jon McLennan
3. Cam Hawkins
4. Sean Krankel
5. John Rush
6. Bill LaCoste
7. Véronique Lallier
8. Hilde Sunde

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