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SpawnCast

Spawn Wave
Xbox
Playstation
Nintendo
Sony
GTA 6
Game Pass
Playstation 5
PS5 Pro
Switch 2
Game Awards
Nintendo Switch
Bungie
Microsoft
Concord
Nintendo Switch 2
Call Of Duty
Death Stranding 2
AI In Gaming
Astrobot
Nintendo Direct

Podcast by Spawn Wave

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes507Founded9 years ago
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Latest Episodes

The Spawncast was live at Too Many Games in June 2026! Here's our panel from the show.

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It's been a few weeks now but the Sony backlash is continuing online. Splatoon Raiders and Halo Campaign Evolved are out now and Bethesda went crazy with Fallout announcements.

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I had a chance to play through Halo Campaign Evolved ahead of launch on the PS5 and today I'm joined by a couple of others to discuss our thoughts on the game.

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Recent Guests

Matt Piscatella
Industry analyst at Circana who discusses hardware, software, and market data
Circana
Episode: Gaming Is Reaching It's Breaking Point (ft. Mat Piscatella)
Matty Plays
Guest on episode, gaming content creator
Spawn Wave
Episode: Sony Ignores Physical Media Backlash & Xbox Gets Hit With Major Cuts | Spawncast #471
Nate the Hate
Industry commentator mentioned on stream as co-host in discussions around Marathon and Arc Raiders
Independent
Episode: Pokemon Winds & Waves, Resident Evil Requiem, Xbox Exclusives, Sony's PC Strategy | Spawncast #453
Dustin Furman
A gaming content creator and guest on SpawnCast
Last Stand Media
Episode: Switch 2 Record Sales, GTA 6 Delay, Trouble At Rockstar, Steam Monopoly | Spawncast 439
Colt Eastwood
Xbox enthusiast and YouTube content creator
YouTube
Episode: Death Stranding 2, Xbox's 2025 Handheld, GameCube On Switch 2, Oblivion Remake | Spawncast 405
Broken Games
YouTuber and gaming commentator
Weapon Wheel
Episode: The Game Awards GOTY Predictions, 'This Is An Xbox', PS5 Pro Sales | Spawncast 391
Gene Park
Gaming journalist and commentator
Washington Post
Episode: Dragon Age Veilguard Thoughts, Pokemon TCG Pocket, COD Black Ops 6, Nintendo Music | Spawncast 389
Colin Moriarty
Gaming content creator and host at Last Stand Media, known for insights on the gaming industry and nostalgia for past consoles.
Last Stand Media
Episode: Back Online | Click R3 #8
Jason Schreier
Author and reporter at Bloomberg, known for video game industry insights.
Bloomberg
Episode: Zelda EOW, State Of Play, Ghost Of Yotei, Xbox TGS, PS5 Pro, Ubisoft In Trouble - Spawncast 384

Host

John
Primary host with long-standing involvement; often leads discussions and anchors the show. Affiliation is commonly noted as Spawn Wave / SpawnCast.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings
  • Used to deliver

    Show is still good but uploads are sporadic at best now. Uploads that are a week behind seem to be the norm. Guess they got that Spotify money and decided that Apple wasn’t a priority.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Spawndoubt
    Canada20 days ago
  • Doesn’t update on time

    Still waiting on episodes to be released

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Sscott137
    United States22 days ago
  • Last week’s episode?

    Can you upload last episode on audio?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fffgyyhfggghjjh
    United States24 days ago
  • Overly stuffed, too long. Too many people.

    I need a video game review show and I want to love spawncast. But the show has too many guest and the segments are slow resulting in over 2 hour shows. Seriously how many hours do we need to discuss weekly show? The show really needs to narrow down the guest maybe to 2 other voices. Cut the stuff. RGT he’s good in YouTube for 5-10 min videos but 2 hrs of him? It’s just pessimism from this guy. And other guest can be good but again too much. The host needs to move the show along and have limits ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Joe smith 17994
    United States4 months ago
  • I haven't had diarrhea once since becoming a listener.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    AMPearson
    4 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the energetic, authentic debates and broad coverage of gaming topics.
Feedback often calls for tighter guest rotation due to long, sprawling episodes.
Many comment on strong host knowledge and likable banter that keeps discussions engaging.
Some listeners praise consistency and depth, while a portion notes long durations can be tiresome.

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Gaming Is Reaching It's Breaking Point (ft. Mat Piscatella)
Q: Do you think Sony's digital push will slow down physical gaming adoption or accelerate it through pricing and incentives?
It's likely to accelerate the digital shift for many, while retaining a core base of enthusiasts who still value physical copies; retailers may respond with pricing strategies and bundled digital incentives to maintain customer loyalty and drive revenue from the install base.
Gaming Is Reaching It's Breaking Point (ft. Mat Piscatella)
Q: What are you seeing in May's hardware vs. software dynamics, and how might that translate into the June data?
The trend shows a softening in hardware despite healthy year-over-year growth numbers on the surface, with deeper pressure beneath as price points rise and the advent of new consoles like Switch 2 looms, suggesting a mixed bag of short-term softness and long-term shifts toward digital.
Pokemon Presents Controversy, Monolith Shutdown, Monster Hunter Wilds, Fable Delay | Spawncast 403
Q: What are your thoughts on Monster Hunter Wild?
It's fine and easier for newcomers to get into, with some added weather mechanics.
Pokemon Presents Controversy, Monolith Shutdown, Monster Hunter Wilds, Fable Delay | Spawncast 403
Q: What kept you engaged with the game Avowed?
The combat was interesting and engaging, though I didn't fully understand the story.
Sony Shakes Things Up | Click R3 #16
Q: What do you think of Herman Holst having someone above him and can no longer green light games on his own? Is this a good decision?
The restructuring seems to indicate a need for more oversight and potentially better decision-making at the top of Sony. It remains to be seen how this affects Hulst's ability to manage studios effectively.

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

A roundtable-style gaming show that riffs across current and upcoming titles, hardware shifts, and industry dynamics with a rotating cast of regulars and guests. Discussions consistently hit big topics like major console ecosystems, live-service strategies, and notable rumors, paired with personal anecdotes and live reactions to news. A standout trait is the energetic, informal banter combined with informed takes from multiple voices, making it a go-to for listeners who want both hot takes and context on the gaming industry. Noteworthy moments often center on platform strategies, pricing debates, and potential revivals of classic IPs, which can spark lively discussions and debate among fans and sponsors alike.

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SpawnCast launched 9 years ago and published 507 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 SpawnCast include:

1. Matt Piscatella
2. Matty Plays
3. Nate the Hate
4. Dustin Furman
5. Colt Eastwood
6. Broken Games
7. Gene Park
8. Colin Moriarty

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