It's Game of the Year meets King of the Hill as four of Earth's best friends – Griffin McElroy, Justin McElroy, Chris Plante, and Russ Frushtick – rank and review their favorite video games. Because shouldn't the world's best friends pick the world's best games?
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 503 | Founded | 14 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Video GamesLeisure | |||
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- Hang it up, old men
If there’s one thing these guys are gonna do, its break a BDS boycott to review a mid game. Zio**** losers
Apple Podcasts1Popo_Nono
United States8 days ago - Been there since the spotify sponsored days
My favorite friday show to get me to work on the last day of the workweek.
Apple Podcasts5ToonDeaf
Belgiuma month ago - Not Ad-Free
I subbed on their patreon “ad-free” tier but still get ads every week about other podcasts. Seems dishonest
Apple Podcasts1SikapwachUnited Statesa month ago - fun guys
they are some neat fun boys. I enjoy how they play around and have fun
Audible5Carl SmithUnited Statesa month ago - Disappointed
March 19, 2026 the best game of the year so far, Crimson Desert, launches. Crickets from the Besties. It’s Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 all over again.
I just can’t respect the opinions of ‘gamers’ who won’t even mention S tier games on their gaming podcast.
Apple Podcasts2Peart93United States2 months ago
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Spotify | #28 | United States/Leisure |
Apple Podcasts | #9 | United States/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #32 | United States/Leisure |
Apple Podcasts | #12 |  Canada/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #15 |  United Kingdom/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #64 | Canada/Leisure |
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What is The Besties about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A roundtable-style show where four friends formally rank and discuss their favorite games, blending thoughtful critique with witty banter. Episodes span indie to AAA, with deep dives into design, narrative, accessibility, and the cultural moments surrounding games. Guests from gaming media occasionally join to provide outside perspectives, keeping conversations fresh while the core quartet steer debates and praise with enthusiasm. The format often includes spoiler-friendly takes, sponsor segments, and light fan-service moments, making it a lively, opinionated hub for both hardcore and casual gamers.
What makes this show stand out is its long-running camaraderie among the hosts, a shared appetite for diverse game genres, and the willingness... more
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