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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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This week we're talking about the bad boys and girls of videogames with Grand Theft Auto 6, a game that's too big to fail, or so says our guest Rose. But first we get into a forgotten corner of the Duke Nukem universe on PS1 when Duke tried to be Lar... more

This month on Currently Playing, Daniel is joined by Jonathan (not that one) to talk about the intersectionality of video games and table top role playing games such as Dungeons and Dragons, Penumbra City, Blades in the Dark, Vampire the Masquerade a... more

On this thicc episode of the Maximum Utcast, Jonathan interviews Matt Bozon and Michael Stragey of WayForward about their game Shantae Advance that originally began development over 20 years ago as a GBA game only to be shelved indefinitely before be... more

Jonathan and Ryan dive deep into the world of UFO 50, but only after a few stops along the way to talk about Among Us, cats, and Iron Mike Sharpe. Later, Ryan thinks he might be nerdy for hoarding some Minecraft soda. But what makes something nerdy? ... more

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Matt Bozon
Co-founder of WayForward and creator of Shantae.
WayForward
Episode: Maximum Utcast - 07 - Shantae Advances the WayForward into Our Hearts and Minds
Mike Stagie
An experienced programmer and developer who has worked on various video games.
WayForward
Episode: Maximum Utcast - 07 - Shantae Advances the WayForward into Our Hearts and Minds
Elsa Farrin
Co-host of Stephanie Sterling's The Trash Girl Diaries and former Redneck Tonberry
Episode: Maximum Utcast - 05 - Modern Love
Allen Ortega
Marketing Lead at Mob Entertainment, passionate about Borderlands
Mob Entertainment
Episode: Maximum Utcast - 04 - Flat Butts, Borderlands Struts, and Malibu is Cut
Daniel Fox
Main brain behind the Fix Your Heart or Die podcast
Fix Your Heart or Die
Episode: Maximum Utcast - 03 - Crazy Artificial Dreams of Donkey Kong and Mina the Hollower
Cherry Bombers
An insightful guest known for creative artwork in the gaming community.
Episode: TTWAV 110 - Switch 2 and Romeo is a Dead Man Excitement Intensifies
Izzy Kestral
Gex expert and creator of fan projects related to Gex
Episode: TTWAV Ep 109 - The PAX/Gex 2 For 1 Power Episode
Sarah Carapace
Guest from Australia discussing the Bionic Commando reboot
Episode: TTWAV 108 - Switch 2 Thousand Nine Was Fine, Bionic Commando Nostolgia a Crime?
Dr. Glen Hood
A biologist with a lifelong interest in video games and a professional background in bug counting.
Episode: Currently Playing - 08 - Vampire Survivors with Dr. Glen Hood

Hosts

Zoey Handley
Co-host focused on discussing video games and their cultural implications, with a background in gaming journalism.
Jonathan Holmes
Co-host with insightful perspectives on gaming journalism and culture, engaging with topics around representation and industry trends.
Daniel
Host of Currently Playing and often involved in discussions about gaming families and parenting dynamics in gaming.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 116 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 Statesa year 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 States4 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
    Canada4 years ago
  • Very fun and compassionate.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    aerendyll
    4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the integration of diverse guests and perspectives in episodes.
Appealing to both casual and dedicated gamers makes the show accessible to a wide audience.
Hosts create a fun and engaging atmosphere that resonates with listeners.
Conversations blend humor with insightful critiques of gaming culture.

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#47
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#100
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#136
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#174
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#187
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Maximum Utcast - 06 - This Podcast is Educational
Q: Do you have one you can tell me about? That's shitty.
They discuss the NES game Total Recall, its challenging gameplay, and humorous moments.
Talking to My Boy About Videogames - 14 - Are Toys More Exciting than Videogames?
Q: Are you looking also looking forward to Popucom?
Pokupia is better than Popucom.
Talking to My Boy About Videogames - 14 - Are Toys More Exciting than Videogames?
Q: What's it about, that story?
It's about Mario and his friends getting a bad fever.
Maximum Utcast - 04 - Flat Butts, Borderlands Struts, and Malibu is Cut
Q: Why do you love the Borderlands franchise so much?
It has always been about what is a crazy thing you can do, like all the skill trees that they continue to expand on to give people more different ways to play the game.
Currently Playing - 14 - The Warriors with Beith
Q: What drew you to the Warriors game first?
Beith was drawn to the game due to its connection to Rockstar and because they were already familiar with Bully, another game by the same developers, sparking their curiosity about The Warriors' game mechanics and story.

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Focusing on the vibrant world of video games, this show captures a wide array of themes ranging from gaming culture, representation, and humor to nostalgia and personal anecdotes. Episodes include lively discussions about both classic and contemporary video games, tackling topics like body positivity within gaming narratives, the cultural implications of specific game adaptations, and the often absurd experiences derived from the gaming industry. Notable for its balance of entertaining banter and thoughtful critique, it features a blend of co-hosts, interviews, and special guests who provide diverse perspectives on gaming and pop culture. The podcast stands out by seamlessly integrating humor, personal reflections, and insights into communi... more

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2. Mike Stagie
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4. Allen Ortega
5. Daniel Fox
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