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The official podcast of Maximum Utmost, the video game website that does it like no other! Hosted by Zoey Handley and Jonathan Holmes, with bonus shows starring Jonathan's son, the show's producer Daniel, and countless guests. Updated every week! maxutmost.com/

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On today's Utcast, we discover the bulge that's blocking men in 2026 before releasing the green slime origin on everybody. Later Zoey talks to the newest Maximum Utmost writer and furry expert Zalno about the complicated relationships that the StarFo... more

I headed to a sleepy coastal town on Lake Michigan to hang out with some of the crew from the Fix Your Heart or Die podcast and along the way we figured we might as well get some content on the books. For the first time ever, 2 guests in-studio gathe... more

Take a walk on the wild side with the Maximum Utcast as we tour through the menagerie of exotic beasts. We talk mildly about GTA6 and wildly about Red Dead Redemption 2's horse ball physics before opening the floor to a great debate about the N64 vs.... more

On this episode which was recorded on Father's Day, Jonathan and Ryan switch places (sorta). They get to the videogame chat eventually after talking about how the Amazing Digital Circus is kind of like a videogame. Ryan is convinced he needs to spoil... more

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Recent Guests

Shawn Alexander Allen
Creator of Treachery in Beatdown City; interview subject
Treachery in Beatdown City / Beatdown City Survivors
Episode: Maximum Utcast - 24 - We Can't Even Give Them Away
Aysha Farah
Writer and narrative designer known for Life is Strange: Double Exposure, Hiveswap, The Sky Left Us
Deck Nine / Formerly at Deck Nine
Episode: Currently Playing - 24 - Baldur's Gate 3 with Aysha Farah
Nicholas McDonnell
Founder/Developer at Searching Interactive, formerly Samurai Punk
Searching Interactive
Episode: Maximum Utcast - 23 - Crab Meat is a Tasty Treat
James Interactive
Game designer and guest on this episode
Self-published indie game developer
Episode: Maximum Utcast - 22 - Cosmic Stakes vs. Bloody Death Fights
Daniel Sanford
Producer, editor, and musician for the show
Maximum Utmost
Episode: Maximum Utcast - 21 - Is the Weirdness Gone?
Edmund McMillen
Creator of Mewgenics, The End is Nigh, Binding of Isaac
Edmund McMillen (indie developer)
Episode: Maximum Utcast - 20 - Weird Freaks, Plenty of Leaks, Edmund McMillen Speaks
Glen Hood
Environmental biologist, former guest and returning guest, living in Daniel's house during recordings
University/Environmental biology (specialization in insect ecology)
Episode: Currently Playing - 22 - Not Playing Much with Dr. Glen Hood
Matt Kap
Video game developer; founder of LabWorks; creator of Lovish, Astalon, Castle of the Darkness
LabWorks / Independent
Episode: Maximum Utcast - 17 - Lovish-ing the Journey to the West
Toby Alden
Indie game developer and creator of Love Eternal
Love Eternal project
Episode: Maximum Utcast - 16 - Love is in the Air

Hosts

Zoey Handley
Host of the show; frequent interviewer; part of the core duo guiding episodes.
Jonathan Holmes
Co-host and co-creator; leads discussions and carries interview rhythm.
Daniel
Producer; regular interviewer, helps steer discussions and production flow.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 117 ratings
  • Great podcast

    Johnathan and Tanya are the hosts. Daniel is the magician behind the scenes pulling it all together. Good

    Topics good people.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chipizzle207
    United States2 years ago
  • Perfection

    If we lived in a sane and reasonable society Johnathan Holmes would already be famous, but in hopes of healing the earth I shall write this review and encourage all comers to listen to his excellence

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lesibab42
    United States2 years ago
  • I Just Can’t Help It

    I’m a longtime Jonathan Holmes fan and yeah — he’s excellent. Of course he is. But I feel like Tanya is the secret sauce of this show. Not only do the two of them have fantastic chemistry, but she’s just casually one of the funniest people on the planet. And I love that neither of them are afraid to experiment with the structure of the show. TTWAV is one of my favorites!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Winter Cereal
    United States5 years ago
  • Jonathan has some troubling takes about mental health.

    Calls suicide a selfish act most recently. I dunno it’s generally a good podcast but sometimes he says some pretty upsetting things.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Horse Tickler
    Canada5 years ago
  • Very fun and compassionate.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    aerendyll
    5 years ago

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Listeners praise the hosts' chemistry and warmth, noting thoughtful, funny conversations.
Show is described as welcoming to women voices and indie creators, with a strong sense of community.
Guests are frequently highlighted as insightful and well-chosen for diverse gaming topics.

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Apple Podcasts
#63
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Apple Podcasts
#137
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Apple Podcasts
#200
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Apple Podcasts
#237
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Apple Podcasts
#238
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Apple Podcasts
#248
New Zealand/Leisure/Games

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Surviving and Thriving in Beatdown City Survivors with Shawn Alexander Allen
Q: What were the key challenges in the development process, especially around collaboration and funding?
Interpersonal dynamics and alignment within the team were major hurdles; the project benefited from a small core team and external support like an Xbox accelerator program, but scaling, funding, and platform porting remained delicate, with decisions about where and how to publish affecting timelines and scope.
Surviving and Thriving in Beatdown City Survivors with Shawn Alexander Allen
Q: What sparked the Survivors concept and how did it evolve from Treachery in Beatdown City?
Survivors started as a rapid prototype using existing art to explore a post-pandemic version of New York, introducing new gameplay systems like fluid, puzzle-like interactions with water, toxic waste, and environmental storytelling that extended the original world and its themes.
Surviving and Thriving in Beatdown City Survivors with Shawn Alexander Allen
Q: How would you describe Treachery in Beatdown City to someone new to the series?
It's a hybrid where you mix real-time and turn-based combat in a way that lets you string together combos while also leaning into the unpredictability of the combat system, inspired by how wrestling choreography and arcade classics blend together.
Maximum Utcast - 24 - We Can't Even Give Them Away
Q: How did Treachery in Beatdown City influence Beatdown City Survivors in terms of gameplay and world-building?
Survivors inherits the core narrative and turn-based/real-time hybrid combat, but expands with a post-apocalyptic NYC setting, new environmental interactions (fire, water, toxicity), and a more streamlined, accessible progression while maintaining the series' satirical, social-commentary tone.
Currently Playing - 21 - Weather Factory Games (Cultist Simulator and Book of Hours) with Matt
Q: What are you currently playing?
I'm currently playing Cultist Simulator and Book of Hours by Weather Factory; the games are visually rich but mechanically dense, with a focus on puzzle-like crafting and evolving rules.

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A weekly, conversation-driven show centered on video games and gaming culture, with a mix of hosts and a rotating slate of guests from indie development, critique, and fan communities. Episodes frequently explore design philosophy, industry trends, nostalgia, and personal storytelling, often weaving in behind-the-scenes insights from game creation, publishing, and media coverage. A standout edge is its informal, in-house banter and willingness to tackle edgy or controversial topics with humor and empathy, making it approachable for both developers and enthusiasts who want thoughtful, personality-driven discussions.

Notable is the show's accessibility and community focus, including guest-driven deep dives on specific games, development proc... more

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1. Shawn Alexander Allen
2. Aysha Farah
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4. James Interactive
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7. Glen Hood
8. Matt Kap

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