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Total Playtime

Total Playtime
Xbox
Ubisoft
Layoffs
Steam
Game Awards
Dragon Age: the Veilguard
Assassin's Creed Shadows
Summer Game Fest
Rockstar Games
Gamescom
Nintendo
Palworld
AI In Gaming
Sony
Grand Theft Auto 6
GTA6
Destiny
Video Games
Grand Theft Auto
Bungie

Total Playtime is the official podcast of Jank.cool and is a conversation about videogames, mostly, by games industry veterans Alice Bell, Nate Crowley, Brendy Caldwell and Jon Hicks. Join them for discussion of the latest and most interesting PC and indie games, grumbles about the state of games media, and impromptu quizzes dredged from the unknowable depths of Nate's brain. Public episodes are r... more

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It’s another bijou two-hander this week, as Alice and I meet to pick over the remains of another week in PC gaming and get the latest updates on her dog and her neighbours, both of whom are making annoying noises. 

Annoying noises in gaming, meanwhi... more

Total Playtime is the official Jank podcast, funded entirely by our paying subscribers (and formerly our backers on Patreon). This week’s episode is free, but subscribers get additional episodes every other week. You may join them by subscribing here... more

Alice is away this week, so three grown men get to sit around and puzzle over a particularly baffling week of news items and become steadily less certain that we were describing reality. There were some positives: Nate got to let a year’s worth of He... more

Total Playtime is the official Jank podcast, funded entirely by our paying subscribers (and formerly our backers on Patreon). This week’s episode is free, but subscribers get additional episodes every other week. You may join them by subscribing here... more

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Recent Guests

Brendy Crowley
Guest on episode, returning dad and creator
Episode: Episode 37: Mr Beast's Beef Lumps
Johnny Chiodini
Streamer, painter, musician, and close friend of the hosts
Industry figure mentioned in episode
Episode: FREE TO ALL: Text Adventure: Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell
Brendan Caldwell
Guest on episode, regular contributor and co-host-like figure
Episode: Episode 22: GTA6 Definitely Won't Be Delayed Again
Brendy Caldwell
Guest, joining as fourth chair
Episode: Episode 21: An Xbox Where His Hand Should Be
James Archer
Guest joining as a replacement for Alice, discussed as a former hardware/culture correspondent
Rock Paper Shotgun (RPS)
Episode: Episode 20: A Series of Developer Complaints

Hosts

Alice Bell
Host of Total Playtime with a long-running presence across episodes; known for witty, insightful takes on games and industry culture.
Nate Crowley
Co-host with a sharp sense for industry dynamics and a knack for humorous banter; central to the show's voice.
Jon Hicks
Host with extensive industry background; contributes grounded perspectives and humor to discourse.
Brendy Caldwell
Co-host bringing additional viewpoints; contributes warmth and a sense of camaraderie.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 120 ratings
  • Good craic

    Very entertaining podcast. Great craic being had by all. Never fails to bring a smile to my face. Top drawer dog walking material. Alice and her sidekicks keep the laugh coming. I nearly choked on my cornflakes when they began discussing Infantino.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Johncy Gamer
    Ireland3 months ago
  • Good craic

    Very entertaining podcast. Great craic being had by all. Never fails to bring a smile to my face. Top drawer dog walking material.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Johncy Gamer
    Ireland6 months ago
  • The only video game podcast you need

    Alice, Nate, Jonty and Brendy are podcasting gold. Any combination of the hosts is hilarious, informative and delightful, with their fondness for each other coming through just as strongly as their fondness for (most? Many?) video games. One of the few podcasts I’ll listen to as soon as a new ep drops - I now probably listen to it more than I actually have time to play video games… Thanks so much to all the team!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    charlie_a_s
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Lovely to have these goofballs podcasting together. Great games discussion and great mini improv bits

    Podcast Addict
    5
    FiatLuce
    8 months ago
  • Only the podcast you need

    There used to be loads of video games podcasts which were fun/funny, sometimes controversial and then there weren’t. Times were dark. Turns out Alice and her gang were making casts all last year. The best thing about you discovering this show, dear reader, is that there’s already loads of episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Castle Greycat
    Canada8 months ago

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A cozy, witty take on games and culture—great for listeners who want thoughtful discussion with laughs.
Consistently entertaining and well-informed; a must-listen for PC gaming fans and industry watchers.
These hosts are brilliant, funny, and insightful, with genuine chemistry and deep knowledge of games.

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Episode 20: A Series of Developer Complaints
Q: Were there leadership or management issues at Build A Rocket Boy regarding Everywhere?
Yes, the group discusses an open letter alleging mismanagement and a controversial layoff process, accompanied by a lawsuit and ongoing scrutiny, while noting the ambition versus delivery gap in the project.
Episode 20: A Series of Developer Complaints
Q: What do we think of this?
The panel acknowledges the ambiguity around the Ubisoft situation and considers sympathetic but cautious corporate behavior, while recognizing the complexity of balancing creative ambition with market and political realities.
Episode 13: Can't Live Without A Grunger
Q: Do you think this will change the shape of what's coming out of Microsoft-owned studios?
Yes, they argue that there will be a stronger push toward durable, service-based games and ongoing updates to fit a subscription model, with emphasis on value for Game Pass and measurable progress toward profitability.
Episode 2: Most Anticipated Game Things Of 2025
Q: If the entire genre of RTS games was a fish, what would it be?
It would probably be a seal or camp, as the design was perfected early on.
Episode 2: Most Anticipated Game Things Of 2025
Q: What are the best and worst parts about starting a new podcast?
The best part is just having fun conversations, and the worst part is the administrative hassle involved.

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A candid, humorous roundtable focused on PC gaming and indie releases, industry moves, and broader culture surrounding games. Across episodes, hosts share sharp takes on price changes, platform strategies, and AI's impact on development, while weaving in personal anecdotes, pets, and running gags. The show blends industry analysis with banter, pop-culture tangents, and thoughtful recommendations, often featuring long-running jokes and a warm sense of camaraderie. It's probably especially appealing to listeners who enjoy witty critique from industry veterans, with a light, irreverent tone and a knack for linking gaming to wider tech and media trends.

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Total Playtime launched 2 years ago and published 48 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Johnny Chiodini
3. Brendan Caldwell
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5. James Archer

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