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 | 492 | Founded | 14 years ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Listeners | Categories | Video GamesLeisure | |||
Listen to this Podcast
Latest Episodes
Plenty of companies have torched their fortunes trying to smelt together a collection of hit games and genres, hoping to recreate others’ success. Understandably, many folks (ourselves included) approached Pokopia with a cold skepticism. A Pokémon, A... more
Scott Pilgrim EX is a spiritual sequel to a Netflix animated series from 2024, a Scott Pilgrim movie tie-in game from 15 years ago, and an underrated beat ‘em up series that debuted on the NES. Or to put it another way: Scott Pilgrim EX is deeply nos... more
Resident Evil Requiem has the misfortune of following Resident Evil: Village, one of our favorite games of all time. How does a game live up to that high bar? It becomes more than just one game. This week, to avoid major spoilers, we talk about the f... more
16 years ago, Limbo launched on Xbox Live. It wasn’t the first puzzle-platformer, but its molasses-thick layer of fairy tale horror inspired a generation of grim, mostly wordless contemporaries. Arguably, the most successful of the bunch has been th... more
Key Facts
Similar Podcasts
People also subscribe to these shows.
Recent Guests
Hosts
Reviews
- Games!
I love the variety of games they talk about and how different their opinions are. Plante easily has the best taste but I like the other guys too. :)
Apple Podcasts5Greyson Jason
United Statesa month ago - Hang it up, old men
This has been an awful year for you guys, and it culminated in an awful GOTY discussion. It’s sad, but I think it’s time for you guys to call it quits
P.S. I listened to part 2 as a practice in self-flagellation and i’m dead. Congrats, you guys are so bad
P.P.S. They support Microsoft and are zionist genocide deniers
Apple Podcasts1Popo_NonoUnited States2 months ago - Good but
Chris Plante tries too hard.
Mmm
Apple Podcasts2billymarouxUnited States2 months ago - A video game book club!
When I started listening I hadn’t played a video game in years, but the Besties have a great range of taste and opened my eyes to the huge range of games now. Their coverage of indie games especially has been super helpful and insightful.
Apple Podcasts5All day I dream about serialUnited States2 months ago - Good show.
They’re good. Good show. Good best of the year episode.
Apple Podcasts5WhenMonsterUnited States3 months ago
Listeners Say
Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.
Chart Rankings
How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.
Spotify | #22 | United States/Leisure |
Apple Podcasts | #1 | United States/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #6 | United States/Leisure |
Apple Podcasts | #3 |  Canada/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #9 |  United Kingdom/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #9 | Canada/Leisure |
Talking Points
Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.
Audience Metrics
Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.
| Listeners per Episode | |
|---|---|
| Gender Skew | |
| Location | |
| Interests | |
| Professions | |
| Age Range | |
| Household Income | |
| Social Media Reach |
Frequently Asked Questions About The Besties
What is The Besties about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Engaging in spirited discussions, a group of friends share their passion for video games through a unique blend of humor, critique, and camaraderie. They explore a broad spectrum of topics including game mechanics, narrative depth, and industry trends, making gaming accessible and entertaining for listeners of all backgrounds. Noteworthy episodes cover everything from anticipated releases to classic titles, while featuring personal anecdotes and lighthearted debates that resonate with gaming enthusiasts and casual players alike. This podcast stands out for its inclusive approach to gaming culture and its ability to create a sense of community among listeners, no matter their level of experience with video games.
Where can I find podcast stats for The Besties?
Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for The Besties. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to The Besties and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.
How many listeners does The Besties get?
Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for The Besties, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.
What are the audience demographics for The Besties?
Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for The Besties, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.
How many subscribers and views does The Besties have?
To see how many followers or subscribers The Besties has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.
Which podcasts are similar to The Besties?
These podcasts share a similar audience with The Besties:
1. My Brother, My Brother And Me
2. Triple Click
3. The Adventure Zone
4. The Empty Bowl
5. Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine
How many episodes of The Besties are there?
The Besties launched 14 years ago and published 492 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
How do I contact The Besties?
Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.
Where can I see ratings and reviews for The Besties?
Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for The Besties from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.
View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.
How do I access podcast episode transcripts for The Besties?
Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of The Besties. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.
What guests have appeared on The Besties?
Recent guests on The Besties include:
1. Ron Funches
2. Chris Grant
3. Jason Schreier
4. Brendon Bigley
5. Lucy James
6. Jordan Morris
7. Stephen Hilger
8. Felicia Day
To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.