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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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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

I got to sit down with Sean Krankel — GM of Narrative Games at Netflix and the co-founder of Night School Studio — to talk about *Unhinged*, the new immersive horror experience that drops June 30 and uses your actual phone as the controller. This one... more

On episode 585 of the Spawn On Me podcast, Kahlief Adams is joined by content creator Cam Hawkins for a full post-Summer Game Fest 2026 debrief — the games that flew under the radar, and a candid conversation about where the industry is heading.

We ... more

At Summer Game Fest 2026 I got a first look at Saw: Genesis — and it's Bloober Team's first-ever multiplayer game.

It's a 3v1 asymmetrical horror game set just after World War I: one Judge (a brand-new villain, not Jigsaw) traps three Accused player... more

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Recent Guests

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GM of Narrative Games at Netflix
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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
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Episode: Even Deathclaws Can Be Your Companion Now | Fallout 76 Interview
Véronique Lallier
Chief Development Officer
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Hilde Sunde
Lead environment artist, 007 game
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Scott Probst
from Play by Play Studios
Play by Play Studios
Episode: I Asked the NBA The Run Team Everything!
Michael Young
Creative Director from Play by Play Studios
Play by Play Studios
Episode: I Asked the NBA The Run Team Everything!
Casey Baron
Senior Programmer for Film and Games at Tribeca Film Festival
Tribeca Film Festival
Episode: The Future of Gaming at Tribeca's 25th Anniversary with Casey Baron
Rahul Kohli
Actor associated with Saros
Housemarque / PlayStation
Episode: The Mixtape Discourse, Saros, Directive 8020 & Double Fine Gets Organized

Host

Kahlief Adams
Host of Spawn On Me Podcast (A Video Game Podcast)

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 440 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 States3 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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Listeners praise the welcoming yet rigorous tone and diverse perspectives.
Insightful episodes with strong guest lineups; great for industry context and representation.
The host delivers thoughtful, culture-forward gaming discussions that uplift underrepresented voices.

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#94
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#194
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Apple Podcasts
#226
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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.
The Best Of Summer Game Fest with Cam Hawkins
Q: What is your game of the show so far?
Phantom Blade Zero stands out due to its sharp combat system, fast action, and the way parries fuel powerful surges, making it a standout experience among demos.

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What is Spawn On Me about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on gaming culture with a strong emphasis on representation, equity, and the social dimensions of the industry. Across episodes, topics span industry dynamics, indie development stories, major platform shifts, and the intersection of games with film, music, and technology. Guests range from developers and industry leaders to creators and journalists, often exploring how race, identity, and community influence game design, storytelling, and access to opportunity. Notable strengths include candid conversations, culture-forward perspectives, and a willingness to tackle controversial or underreported issues in gaming, making it a unique voice for listeners who want thoughtful, inclusive, and industry-aware discussions.

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