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The Nextlander Podcast

The Nextlander Podcast
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Longtime friends and games media colleagues Vinny Caravella, Brad Shoemaker, and Alex Navarro share their combined decades of knowledge, expertise, and passion for games with weekly discussions about what they're playing, what's happening in the industry, and whatever else they're up to.

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It's a very full show this week, with discussion of Marathon, late-game Resident Evil Requiem, WWE 2K26, and Esoteric Ebb, plus chatter in the news about Microsoft's Project Helix, PlayStation surge pricing, Nagoshi Studio's loss of funding for Gang ... more

This week we discuss the hottest Resident Evil releases, like Outbreak and 6 (and also Requiem), Reanimal, Steam Next Fest demos like Vampire Crawlers, Awaysis, and Forbidden Solitaire, Sony's reported decision to stop porting its first-party games t... more

There's a lot going on: Phil Spencer's time at Xbox is coming to an end, Microsoft is appointing former AI exec Asha Sharma to replace him, Sony is shuttering Bluepoint Games, and more. We dig into all that, plus Alex and Brad nerd out over the new S... more

Sony ran an all-timer of a State of Play last week, so we spend a bunch of time digging into a bunch of news and demos about God of War Trilogy Remake, Control Resonant, and Konami's impressive bundle of Castlevania, Silent Hill, and Metal Gear games... more

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Recent Guests

Austin Walker
Podcaster emeritus and game developer
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Episode: 216: Blame Yourself or God
Lex Luddy
Editor in Chief of Start Menu and games media personality
Start Menu
Episode: 207: The Unified Megami Tensei Theory
Abby Russell
Guest, alongside Austin Walker, contributing to the humor and discussions in the episode
The Nextlander Podcast
Episode: Special Ep: Never Been a Better Podcast 008: Don't Threaten Me With a Good Time!
Jeff Bakalar
A guest host on the podcast and well-known for his work in games media.
Episode: Special Ep: Never Been a Better Podcast 006: The World's Greatest Detective in Your Mouth
Jason Schreier
Games journalist and author of Play Nice
Bloomberg
Episode: 170: Behind the Blizzard
William Smith
Games enthusiast and guest on the podcast
Episode: 161: A Jedi Named Kyle

Hosts

Vinny Caravella
Host of The Nextlander Podcast; veteran in gaming media with extensive industry experience
Brad Shoemaker
Co-host with deep journalism background and long-running gaming/media presence
Alex Navarro
Co-host with extensive background in gaming journalism and media

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 3.2k ratings
  • Sometimes we have to let go

    I’ve been listening to these guys for almost 20 years now, but I think it’s clear their hearts just aren’t in it anymore. I get it. It’s a long time to do anything.

    On a side note, the politics reviews in here are dumb. Politics is not the issue with this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Nerdboxer
    United Statesa month ago
  • Far far left political hate now

    Evil political ideology. Unfortunately Pro hamas now imo. Unsubscribed after listening to Jeff on latest show along with the rest of the divisive radical politics. Jeff, your life long friend did you a favor to give you ride and you go off that they might not be ingesting the MSM that you do and all you do is put them down. You are all sad and caustic…

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    fulltilted
    United Statesa month ago
  • Favorite gaming podcast

    Love the podcast, one of my favorite. My only issue is the their time stamps. Ever since they started using dynamic ads their time stamps have been off, it’s very frustrating if you’re trying to avoid spoilers. Hopefully one day they start editing the timestamps after episodes are published.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Mr.Berry Potter
    United Statesa month ago
  • Alex is a problem

    Alex just said he hates this country. I honestly can’t bear his liberal BS anymore, it’s too bad cause Brad and Vinny are cool but Alex just can’t keep politics out of it. Unsub

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    jjf1978
    United States2 months ago
  • Annoyingly fussy

    I’ve listened to these guys for decades and I finally admitted to myself that I don’t like this show. This particular dynamic, specifically Vinny and Brad, have become annoyingly fussy old men. 4/5ths of the show is old men complaining about minute, minor things that annoy them. And not in an “angry gamer” kind of way. More in a weird, annoying, nice old man with minor dementia kind of way. Their tastes gravitate toward tedious games, and then they complain about minutia they find annoying in sp... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    JazGalaxy
    United States3 months ago

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Fans value the hosts' deep gaming knowledge and longtime camaraderie.
Some listeners push back against politics-in-episodes and prefer focus on games.
The show is appreciated for balanced banter and industry insight, but opinions on industry topics can be polarizing.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#7
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#41
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#4
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#7
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#41
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#60
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Talking Points

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233: An X-Ray Equals 10 Bananas
Q: How do you avoid the temptation to Google everything to make sure you're seeing everything and resist the internal collectathon urge?
The hosts discuss how they approach completing games, including the use of guides and the desire to explore thoroughly, weighed against the enjoyment of organic gameplay.
130: Game of the Year 2023, Part 1
Q: What are the best games played with friends this year?
The best games played with friends included Remnant 2, Lethal Company, and Baldur's Gate 3, based on the discussions of their multiplayer experiences that highlight how they enhance gameplay when played in groups.
134: No Stars Upon Rs
Q: What's the general impression of the new Prince of Persia game?
The hosts find the game engaging with interesting mechanics and a nostalgic feel, but also unpredictably has challenging moments.
134: No Stars Upon Rs
Q: What do you think about the vibes at the local robotics tournament Vinny attended?
Vinny shares that the vibes were incredibly inclusive and reminiscent of early gaming gatherings, where everyone felt connected through their love for robot battling.
170: Behind the Blizzard
Q: What has the acquisition of Blizzard by Microsoft changed about its operations and leadership?
It has introduced new levels of scrutiny and pressures while also providing some autonomy regarding product development, potentially allowing for a greater focus on creativity despite the financial demands.

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What is The Nextlander Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A long-running crew of close friends and veterans from gaming media share weekly conversations about what they're playing, industry headlines, and their usual banter. Episodes blend deep-dive game discussions with candid takes on company strategy, hardware, and the state of the gaming world, often mingled with personal anecdotes and humor. They're known for accessible tech and industry insights delivered in a relaxed, conversational style, with a strong emphasis on gaming culture and community. Noteworthy is how they balance expert knowledge with veteran banter, and how they occasionally surface political/industry-flavored opinions that spark audience debate, making it a distinctive anchor for listeners who want both game analysis and genui... more

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