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The VGBees Podcast

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Nintendo Direct
Zenless Zone Zero
Xbox Game Pass
Mario & Luigi: Brothership
Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom
Steam Deck
Fortnite
EA Sports
Elden Ring
Aperol
Nintendo Switch
Animal Crossing
College Football
Doom
College Football 25
Game Development
Space Marine 2
Warhammer
Dark Tide
Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble

Host and founder of VGBees, John Warren, is joined every week by cohost Niki Grayson and illustrious guests adjacent to video games and culture for candid, funny, and enlightening conversations about an art form that is both uniting and dividing us. Every week, The VGBees Podcast will explore trends and touchpoints you need to know in order to have the most well-rounded idea of what's going on in ... more

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This week, Niki, Lotus, and John played some great games and took a full week off from games news because there just wasn't anything to talk about! What's that? [holds earpiece] I'm being told there was a lot of news ... more

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This week, Niki, Lotus, and John reconvene to rejoice over what seems like a masterpiece in the Pokémon oeuvre. But first, lots of big news, including:

• Nintendo sues the US government over tariffs

• Yoshi gets a bobblehead night with the LA Dodger... more

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On this week's show, the crew deals with several major post-scripts from last week's jam-packed news discussion block. Fortunately, Lotus, Niki, and John are joined by certified GOAT Michael Higham to unpack it all.

• Michael beat Resident Evil Requ... more

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This week's show was packed to the gills with discussion-worthy topics and that was before Phil Spencer announced his retirement, Sarah Bond resigned, and Asha Sharma ascended the Xbox throne. From there, Lotus, Niki,... more

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Recent Guests

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Garrett Martin
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Jeff Gerstmann
Founder of Giant Bomb and notable game journalist
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Episode: Inside Blitzball w/ Jeff Gerstmann
Imran Khan
Friend and former colleague, previously associated with Fanbyte and Game Informer
Episode: Trade War 2025 w/ Imran Khan
Ben Pack
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Episode: Galileo Galiwho w/ Ben Pack
Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch
Immigration attorney and founder of Lincoln-Goldfinch Law
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Episode: An Immigration Conversation with Abogada Kate
Tim Rogers
Proprietor of Action Button
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Episode: The Draft Kings of Gaming w/ Tim Rogers

Hosts

John Warren
Host and founder of VGBees, he often leads discussions with a mix of humor and critical insight into the gaming industry.
Niki Grayson
Co-host, known for his engaging commentary and humor about gaming culture.
Lotus
Frequent co-host, adding unique perspectives and humor to discussions.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 103 ratings
  • Cheerful celebration of self destruction

    Great documentary series about the end of the games industry

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mynicknamewasnicked
    United Statesa month ago
  • Favorite video game podcast

    4 star run times

    4.5 star humor and discussions

    5 star mentions of 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers NBA champion Timofey Mozgov

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BrownsLOL
    United States2 months ago
  • The man who concurred too much

    The following is a paraphrased conversation from a recent episode of VGBees.

    Niki: When I’m president, I will ban all white meat chicken and only have dark meat chicken.

    John: That’s a good idea.

    Narrator: It is crazy Niki said that, and it’s even crazier that John agreed.

    Lotus: I can’t tell the difference between white meat and dark meat.

    John: Yeah, me neither.

    Narrator: It is crazy Lotus said that, and it’s even crazier that John agreed.

    Niki: Lotus, what are you talking about?

    John: Yeah, ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CyrilFiggisJr
    United States2 months ago
  • My Favorite Haters

    Genuinely funny and insightful! The fact that they can have different opinions to my own is why I return. I enjoy hearing arguments as to why a critically acclaimed game is not as good as you or most people may think. Folks let’s be honest, if all you consume is content that wholly agrees with your opinions you end up forming groups like MAGA.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alkutraz
    United States3 months ago
  • My New Favorite Podcast

    Hello. I am writing this to counter a recent 1 star review. I discovered this podcast following Nikki's departure from Giant Bomb, because I thought he was so funny. I then quickly wondered who his hilarious co-host John Warren was. Fast forward a few months, and both VGBees and If You're Driving Close Your Eyes, have become my favorite podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AegonTheLast
    Canada3 months ago

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Some listeners express concern over tone shifts in recent episodes, citing a perceived negativity in discussions.
Many find the mix of cultural commentary and industry news enriching and entertaining, with a focus on personal experiences resonating well.

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Are You Strong Enough To Be My Cat w/ Charles Harte
Q: What's the dumbest thing your pets have done lately?
Toaster slid down the stairs while trying to run quickly up them, which was both funny and indicative of a dog's carefree nature.
Are You Strong Enough To Be My Cat w/ Charles Harte
Q: Is it weird that I'm not always rooting for Team USA in the Olympics?
No, it's totally normal not to support Team USA or to root for other teams, especially given the often divisive nature of the Olympics.
VGBees Games of the Year 2025
Q: What's the funniest news story of 2025?
One of the funniest news stories was about the Louvre password simply being 'Louvre.'
VGBees Games of the Year 2025
Q: Would it be better or worse to categorize video games by the content rather than mechanics of the game, like sci-fi, thriller, romance, comedy?
I think it's usually more useful to give recommendations because people who like certain genres would find it helpful to find games within that narrative framework.
VGBees Games of the Year 2025
Q: What game or series without a spiritual successor do you wish had one?
I wish there were more jet ski games because they don't really exist anymore.

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