The XB2 — An Xbox & Gaming Podcast
Rand & JezThe world's best Xbox and gaming podcast is here: The XB2. 😎 Connect with us at TheXB2.com, for YouTube, Discord, Patreon, and much more. Also known as The Xbox Two, we're an Xbox-first gaming podcast featuring "The Xbox Two!" We're two Xbox lifers and industry analysts, Jez Corden of WindowsCentral.com and YouTuber Rand Al Thor 19. Every Friday, we discuss the week's gaming news, share exclusive... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 442 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TechnologyLeisureVideo Games | |||
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I listen to about 5 Xbox podcasts. This is the only one I come back to week after week.
Apple Podcasts5Airwalk1975
Australia20 days ago - If Jez isn’t listening, why should I.
In the latest episode Rand is constantly having to remind Jez of what he just said or a comment he read to get some banter in the podcast and Jez has to be reminded what was said. This happens multiple times. I haven’t listened long, but if the host doesn’t care, it’s hard for me to. Plenty of gaming podcasts out there.
Apple Podcasts1Ninja Trooper
United States2 months ago - Fatman eats and yawns
Fatman eats and yawns
Apple Podcasts1carloyUnited States4 months ago - Loud commercials
The commercials are louder than the podcast audio, which completely ruins the listening experience
Apple Podcasts1InMyOpinionMinionUnited States4 months ago - Uninformed rubbish
Uninformed and inane podcast. Radical political drivel. Used to be good, but now biased and ignorant.
Apple Podcasts1fulltiltedUnited States4 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #42 | United States/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #211 | United States/Leisure |
Apple Podcasts | #57 |  United Kingdom/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #90 |  Canada/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #177 | United Kingdom/Leisure |
Apple Podcasts | #70 | Australia/Leisure/Video Games |
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Two longtime Xbox-focused hosts deliver a candid, opinion-driven take on weekly gaming and industry news with a strong emphasis on Xbox strategy, exclusives, and ecosystem moves. Episodes mix analysis of leadership shifts, live-service dynamics, hardware ambitions, and Game Pass, with plenty of personal anecdotes and humor. The show stands out for its insider-style commentary, willingness to speculate on future plans (Helix, exclusivity vs. multi-platform, and potential Halo/Forza announcements), and a conversational vibe that fans say feels authentic and engaging for Xbox enthusiasts and gaming industry followers alike.
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The XB2 launched 11 years ago and published 442 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 The XB2 include:
1. Todd Howard
2. Jon Clarke
3. Sunny Games
4. Malte Burup
5. Tomas Sala
6. Dirt Griggity
7. Dave Oshry
8. Jon Sikamikanico
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