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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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Latest Episodes

Brad's on the mend this week, so Giant Bomb's in-house counsel Jeff Bakalar is filling the rotating chair this week as we discuss PAX East, recent video game releases, and the gambling industry's ongoing contribution to the degeneration of society.

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Start Menu's Lex Luddy drops by to chop it up with us about Pokemon Pokopia, the "joy" of reviewing Crimson Desert, the actual joy of RE Requiem with unlimited ammo, the state of Marathon's Cryo Archives and late game, some more unfortunate industry-... more

We're out this week, so the Nextlander Podcast will return in its normal slot next week, but for now we bring you another NBABP classic, in which Jeff Bakalar and Austin Walker join us to talk about the funny pages, technology running amok, and elect... more

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

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Recent Guests

Austin Walker
Guest
Former Giant Bomb / Nextlander contributor
Episode: Special Ep: Never Been a Better Podcast 010: Making it Happening
Jeff Bakalar
Guest
Former Giant Bomb / NBC affiliate workload
Episode: Special Ep: Never Been a Better Podcast 010: Making it Happening
Dan Reichert
Rotating crew member
Nextlander / Giant Bomb alumni
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Abby Russell
Rotating crew member
Nextlander / Giant Bomb alumni
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Lex Luddy
Editor in Chief of Start Menu and games media personality
Start Menu
Episode: 207: The Unified Megami Tensei Theory
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
  • These guys are a great addition to my work week pod consumption. Love live Nextlander.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    crashinpa
    2 months ago
  • 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 States2 months 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 States2 months 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 States2 months 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

Listeners Say

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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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#3
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#21
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#6
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#21
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#52
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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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2. Jeff Bakalar
3. Dan Reichert
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5. Lex Luddy
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7. William Smith

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