
Windbreaker is Second Wind's premier gaming podcast hosted by Yahtzee Croshaw, Marty Sliva & JM8. Join the trio (and occasional guests) weekly to discuss everything industry wide from current news, to recent releases and wider trends.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 102 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Video GamesLeisure | |||

On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee is feeling under the weather, but do not fret! JM8 and Marty are here to discuss their favorite examples of games that feel like they're in a genre of their own (or felt like that at the time of release)... more
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty take a look at the past, present, and future of episodic gaming, in light of the release of AdHoc's Dispatch.Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supp... more
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty take a look at the freshly dropped Game Awards nominations for 2025.
Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $... more
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Jesse Galena discuss about “atmosphere” in games. What does the term mean to us, which games do it well, and why do they succeed?
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This show really is just three guys sitting around chatting about video games. They’re quite funny, but they often reference visual things that you have to watch the VOD to catch. still, deeply worthwhile.
This is RelicOf_IX leaving a fiver for the second wind group from Yelp through AOL that I listened to on podcasts through iPhone enjoy solving that puzzle in the meantime, @designdelve:
Spent last 2 years trying to find a college/tech school course into the world of game design none available in US GA that are not middle school programs. Instead I starting reading books about writing & design, creatures and characters & the role of a designer any recommendations would help thanks @jm8 & Ludo! P... more
Finally a gaming podcast with people who know what they’re talking about. Highly recommend!
Instant win and a winning sign of winner quality. Keep it up, BAYBEE!
Bunch of genuinely good people who were treated poorly and went independent. Now are so much stronger for it. Looking forward to many years of quality content.
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A gaming podcast featuring a trio of hosts discussing a wide array of topics related to the video game industry, including game releases, trends, and industry news. The hosts engage in lively debates and share personal anecdotes, bringing both humor and insight to discussions on game design, mechanics, and the evolving landscape of gaming. With a blend of critique and nostalgia, they explore the gaming industry, touching on everything from anticipated releases to less favorable design choices, catering to a diverse group of gaming enthusiasts.
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Windbreaker launched 2 years ago and published 102 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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Recent guests on Windbreaker include:
1. Gavin Dunne
2. Tim Schafer
3. Ross Scott
4. Sebastian Ruiz
5. Nick Calandra
6. Jack Packard
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