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Video Games
Nintendo
Sega
Sonic the Hedgehog
Video Game Culture
Final Fantasy
Mr. Bones
World Of Warcraft
Game Development
Final Fantasy XVI
Magic: the Gathering
Pokémon
Yakuza
Demon School
Indie Game Development
Video Game Journalism
Game Developers Conference
Baldur's Gate 3
Game Design
Xbox 360

A relentlessly on topic smorgasbord of hard hitting video game questions as addressed by a panel of experts. Featuring Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, Brandon Sheffield, and a rotating group of special guests. Hosted by Alex Jaffe. Edited by Esper Quinn. Original music by Kurt Feldman.

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Podcaster and Summer Games Fest host Lucy James joins the panel to cover Hideo Kojima’s AI use, playing as a cat in games, and GamemasterAnthony’s pride parade.

Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, Brandon Sheffield, and Lucy Jame... more

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Editor and media critic Esper Quinn joins Ash and Brandon in answering more questions from the insert credit forum.

Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Ash Parrish, Brandon Sheffield, and Esper Quinn. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. more

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The finest minds in video games discuss flying in games, retaining players over the course of a series, and self-lubricating anuses.

Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music... more

Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Brandon Sheffield cover GameStop making an offer for eBay, the hotness of the new StarFox designs, and dead rabbids.

Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn... more

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Recent Guests

Ty Underwood
Guest, Comradery
Comradery
Episode: Insert Credit Gaiden #16 - B2B KPIs at GDC 2026, with Liz Ryerson
Cade Underwood
Guest, mentioned as part of panel
Episode: Insert Credit Gaiden #16 - B2B KPIs at GDC 2026, with Liz Ryerson
Patrick Lemieux
Guest, multiple interview encounters
Episode: Insert Credit Gaiden #16 - B2B KPIs at GDC 2026, with Liz Ryerson
Antonio Uribe
Director of PancitoMerge
PancitoMerge
Episode: Ep. 432 - Brandon Sheffield at GDC 2026
Phil Salvador
Library Director, Video Game History Foundation
Video Game History Foundation
Episode: Ep. 432 - Brandon Sheffield at GDC 2026
Tony Grayson
Founder of Summit Sphere, Antonblast creator
Summit Sphere
Episode: Ep. 432 - Brandon Sheffield at GDC 2026
Laura Michet
Narrative Director, Blendo Games; Skin Deep writer
Blendo Games
Episode: Ep. 432 - Brandon Sheffield at GDC 2026
Brendon Chung
Creative Director, Skin Deep
Blendo Games
Episode: Ep. 432 - Brandon Sheffield at GDC 2026
Chris Pruett
Director of Games at Meta; indie game developer
Meta; Robot Invader
Episode: Ep. 432 - Brandon Sheffield at GDC 2026

Hosts

Alex Jaffe
Host of Insert Credit Show; long-standing host with a focus on game history, design critique, and panel dynamics.
Ash Parrish
Co-host; known for energetic contributions, humor, and guest facilitation.
Frank Cifaldi
Co-host; veteran historian; affiliation with Video Game History Foundation; strong preservation perspective.
Brandon Sheffield
Co-host; editor/industry commentator with history in indie games and preservation.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings
  • The best video games show ever

    DeathStrandicoot is the best nickname, tho

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Venoir
    Polanda month ago
  • Lovely Podcast

    If you like Bonk, you’ll love this!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dazed<3
    Canada2 months ago
  • Not their best work. Way up their own

    Podcast Addict
    1
    boongeo
    3 months ago
  • Vette show als je iets dieper over games wil horen

    Panel van allerlei videogame journalisten die collectief intens veel ervaring en kennis hebben over videogames. En sterke meningen! Nog beter sinds Ash Pararish er bij zit.

    Wahoo!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MattieBoomBatti
    Netherlands3 months ago
  • Great show. Has only gotten better.

    This a fun and insightful show with fun personalities. Black history month show hell yeah. Keep up the good work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WhenMonster
    United States3 months ago

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The show is valued for candid industry perspectives and humor, even during long-form debates.
Listeners praise deep expertise and engaging banter.
Listeners enjoy the mix of on-topic analysis and offbeat tangents that keep episodes lively.
Guests repeatedly call out strong discussion of game history and preservation.

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Ep. 441 - Sigmas in the Omegaverse
Q: What is the soda versus pop debate in video games?
The panel treats soda and pop as regional dialects that reflect broader cultural identities, using the debate as a playful lens to discuss regional differences in gaming communities and terminology.
Ep. 439 - Deleterious
Q: How have gamer scores and achievements affected player behavior and game design over time?
There is a lingering nostalgia for scores as a social signal, but the panel agrees that meaningful engagement often matters more than the numeric tally, and that developers should balance achievement groups with accessible design.
Ep. 437 - Cookie's Bustacular
Q: If you were to go on an adventure, what items have video games taught you to take that you wouldn't normally think to take?
The panel answers with a mix of practical inventory ideas (screwdrivers, knives, prying tools) and meta-tips like multi-part quest items, extra voice recorders for environmental storytelling, and even back-packs or belts to expand inventory. They emphasize carrying items that can unlock later paths, and using small gadgets to create or preserve progress in tough or abstract games.
Ep. 426 - Fortnite for Boomers
Q: What would make a quality game in today's market?
The game would be tested for quality assurance and would work on current gaming systems, much like the original Nintendo seal.
Ep. 426 - Fortnite for Boomers
Q: How have turn based battle systems evolved in the last thirty years?
Not much; they've remained similar, with some adding complexity, but major innovation has stagnated since titles like Valkyria Chronicles.

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What is The Insert Credit Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A punchy, opinionated panel discusses video game history, design, and culture with a mix of industry veterans, critics, and developers. Episodes blend provocative takes on classics, preservation, and indie scenes with on-the-ground reporting from events like GDC, plus sharp humor, rapid-fire tangents, and thoughtful critiques of platform economics, licensing, and storytelling. Notable strengths include a knowledgeable group dynamic, deep dives into preservation and archival ethics, and guest voices that span indie studios, history foundations, and game writing. The show's distinctive voice comes from candid banter, well-informed debate, and a willingness to chase offbeat topics while staying on topic about games as art, industry trends, and... more

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2. Cade Underwood
3. Patrick Lemieux
4. Antonio Uribe
5. Phil Salvador
6. Tony Grayson
7. Laura Michet
8. Brendon Chung

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