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New episodes: Every two weeks
Typical length: 2 hr 12 min
Latest: 5 Aug 2026
Language: English

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5 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 15 min

The Mike Bithell Interview | The Player's Club Podcast Episode 163

Welcome back to the Club!It's been a while, but we're back with one hell of a treat. Today, Graydon and Emmett are joined by the studio head of Bithell games, developer Thomas Was Alone, Tron Catalyst, John Wick Hex, and the upcoming Vampirium: 1997! We talk about everything from inspiration behind the newly announced vampire immersive sim, to the legacy of their earlier games and potential sequel ideas. It's a great episode, so kick back and enjoy! Check out YouTube Channel here!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Follow us on Bluesky, @vgu.bsky.social!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Like us on Facebook!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram! 00:00…

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10 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 41 min
10 Games with Positive Queer Representation | “You Just Made The List!” Podcast
Hello and welcome to our latest VGU podcast, You Just Made The List! On this show, various VGU members and their friends will gather to create a definitive list through roundtable discussion, themed around… anything they want! On our first episode, we wanted to make something special for Pride Month. Unfortunately, time got away from us so we had to make it a bit late. But hey, Pride deserves to exist all the time! So strap in and find out what choices we picked as the best LGBTQ+ representation in video games! For written content, check out our site at: https://vgu.tv/ And follow us on…
9 Jul 2026 · 5 min
You Just Made the List - Rules Breakdown
Hello and welcome to our latest VGU podcast, You Just Made The List! On this show, various VGU members and their friends will gather to create a definitive list through roundtable discussion, themed around… anything they want! To prevent this from being read every episode, Josh has made the rule breakdown of the show format. So give it a listen or dive right in with our new show - starting tomorrow! For written content, check out our site at: https://vgu.tv/ And follow us on Bluesky at: https://vgutv.bsky.social Thanks so much for listening!
8 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 27 min
Bastion: Episode 3 | Indie Book Club
Welcome to the Indie Book Club! Each episode, we'll be playing some of our favorite indie games and discussing them with various VGU staff members, guests, and even listeners like you!After a substantial hiatus, Graydon and Allan are back in the game with the long-awaited Bastion series! Does Supergiant's debut title still stand strong amongst the pantheon of memorable indies? Do our year-old references feel dated now? Listen and find out! As always, SPOILERS AHEAD! We thought it would be fun to spread this series out EVEN FURTHER, so now almost three months to the DATE of the last…
E162 · 10 Jun 2026 · 3 hr 18 min
Summer Game Fest 2026, State of Play, and Day of the Devs | The Player's Club Podcast Ep 162
Welcome back to the Club! This month’s episode of the podcast is a massive one, as it’s Summer Game Fest season! As of this recording, we’ve see the main Summer Game Fest show, the PlayStation State of Play, and The Day of the Devs showcase. Al, Graydon, and Emmett talk about all of the biggest announcements from each showcase, as well as their favorite other games they’ve seen in other showcases. Tap in and hear about the coolest games coming out for the rest of the year. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 29:17 State of Play 01:00:33 Summer Game Fest 02:01:44 Day of the Devs 02:48:51 Rapid Fire Game…
E161 · 13 Apr 2026 · 2 hr 39 min
PAX East & The Triple i Initiative 2026 | The Player's Club Podcast Ep 161
Welcome back to the club! Emmett returns with Al and Graydon to talk about The Triple-i Initiative and PAX East 2026. The latter of which Graydon attended and the former Emmett and Al watched the day it aired. This means it’s an episode packed with excellent indie games to talk about, including many we actually put our hands on! Listen up for some early impressions on a whole slew of upcoming indies. Timestamps: Start 00:00 The iii Initiative Showcase 4:54 Prove You're Human 8:11 Final Sentence 19:37 Machine Party 28:59 Graveyard Keeper II 32:45 Too Deep to Quit 43:02 Valor Mortis 46:36…
7 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 6 min
Bastion: Episode 2 | Indie Book Club
Welcome to the Indie Book Club! Each episode, we'll be playing some of our favorite indie games and discussing them with various VGU staff members, guests, and even listeners like you! After a substantial hiatus, Graydon and Allan are back in the game with the long-awaited Bastion series! Does Supergiant's debut title still stand strong amongst the pantheon of memorable indies? Do our year-old references feel dated now? Listen and find out! As always, SPOILERS AHEAD! This episode, we venture out to find some cores that will power the titular Bastion! We even find some new friends along the…
E160 · 25 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 49 min
VGU.TV Fantasy Critic 2025 Winners and 2026 Draft | Player's Club Podcast Ep. 160
For the first time in 2026, welcome back to the club! That’s right! The Player’s Club is officially back, and we have some unfinished business. Last year Al, Josh, Emmett, and Graydon started a Fantasy Critic League, so in this episode, we reveal the winners of that season, and start up a new draft for 2026. This year is already looking a lot more promising for some, and a bit shakier for others. But who came out on top last year, and who’s set up to win this year? Find out on this episode of The Player’s Club Podcast! Timestamps: 00:00 Start 2025 Winners 2:05 2026 Rules 9:51 2026 Draft…
20 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 9 min
Bastion: Episode 1 | Indie Book Club
Welcome to the Indie Book Club! Each episode, we'll be playing some of our favorite indie games and discussing them with various VGU staff members, guests, and even listeners like you! After a substantial hiatus, Graydon and Allan are back in the game with the long-awaited Bastion series! Does Supergiant's debut title still stand strong amongst the pantheon of memorable indies? Do our year-old references feel dated now? Listen and find out! As always, SPOILERS AHEAD! This episode, we begin our journey and learn all about The Kid and the Bastion itself. We played through Cinderbrick Fort, and…
12 Mar 2026 · 2 hr 9 min
VGU.TV GOTY 2025 Day 4: Best Narative, Most Wholesome, Best Soundtrack, & Overall Game of the Year
New year, same club. Welcome back to The Player’s Club Podcast! It’s been a while, but we haven't been doing nothing all this time. Al, Graydon, Emmett, and Josh have all gotten back together to talk about the best games they played in 2025. There are 4 whole days of deliberations, so let’s get to the final boss with this fourth and final episode! Day four includes the following categories: Best Narrative, Most Wholesome, Best Soundtrack, and Overall Game of the Year. Timestamps: 00:00 Start Best Narrative 6:49 Most Wholesome 33:50 Best Soundtrack 44:21 Game of the Year 1:49:27 Housekeeping:…
11 Mar 2026 · 25 min
VGU Update 2026!
That's right! We interrupt this week of Game of the Year podcasts to bring you a sneak preview of what's to come! Join Graydon as he pulls back the curtain on VGU in 2026. Be sure to subscribe to all our social media for everything we have on offer! VGU YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vgutv VGU BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/vgutv.bsky.social VGU Gaiden: https://tinyurl.com/2e5ab6pp Emmett's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ejsponge61
11 Mar 2026 · 2 hr 40 min
VGU.TV GOTY 2025 Day 3: Best Character, Best Ensemble, Best Performance, & Best Moment
New year, same club. Welcome back to The Player’s Club Podcast! It’s been a while, but we haven't been doing nothing all this time. Al, Graydon, Emmett, and Josh have all gotten back together to talk about the best games they played in 2025. There are 4 whole days of deliberations, so let’s get into some spoilers with this third episode! Day three includes the following categories: Best Character, Best Ensemble, Best Performance, and Best Moment. Timestamps: 00:00 Start Best Character 00:07:21:25 Best Ensemble 00:48:40:07 Best Performance 01:14:39:20 Best Moment 01:34:20:19 Shooty Shooty…
10 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 47 min
VGU.TV GOTY 2025 Day 2: Best Re-Release, Best Debut Studio, Most Fun, & Games as a Helping Hand
New year, same club. Welcome back to The Player’s Club Podcast! It’s been a while, but we haven't been doing nothing all this time. Al, Graydon, Emmett, and Josh have all gotten back together to talk about the best games they played in 2025. There are 4 whole days of deliberations, so let’s keep the party going in this second episode! Day two includes the following categories: Best Upgrade/Re-Release, Games as a Helping Hand, Best Debut Studio, and Most Fun. Timestamps: 00:00 Start Best Upgrade/Cash Grab/Re-Release 8:35:15 Games as a Helping Hand 34:32 Best Debut Studio 51:48 Most Fun…
9 Mar 2026 · 2 hr 12 min
VGU.TV GOTY 2025 Day 1: Best Look, Zeitgeist of the Year, Biggest Gaming News, & What Took So Long?
New year, same club. Welcome back to The Player’s Club Podcast! It’s been a while, but we haven't been doing nothing all this time. Al, Graydon, Emmett, and Josh have all gotten back together to talk about the best games they played in 2025. There are 4 whole days of deliberations, so let’s get it started right in this first episode! Day one includes the following categories: What Took So Long? (best old game we played in 2025), Biggest Gaming News, Best Look, and Zeitgeist of the Year. Timestamps: 00:00 Start What Took So Long? 16:45 Biggest Gaming News 39:41 Zeitgeist of the Year 1:05:25…
28 Feb 2026 · 2 hr 4 min
The Player's Club Podcast Special: Black Jeopardy 2026
Welcome back to the club, finally! Game of the Year 2025 is fast approaching, but in the meantime, let' celebrate Black History Month with a special Player's Club Episode. Emmett returns with Josh and Graydon to see..."Who Is Invited to the Cookout?" That's right, Emmett hosts a familiar quiz show about black trivia about black culture, art, and history. Do these two white boys do well enough to earn an invite? We'll listen and find out! Check out YouTube Channel here!⁠ ⁠Follow us on Bluesky, @vgu.bsky.social!⁠ ⁠Like us on Facebook!⁠ ⁠Follow us on Instagram!
E159 · 7 Nov 2025 · 2 hr 12 min
Pokemon: Legends Z-A, Herdling, and More Games from the Fall Flood | Player's Club Podcast Ep 159
Ok, one more time…it’s been a while, huh? Well, we are finally back with another Player’s Club! Last time we said there was a flood of games coming, and now we’ve pulled out heads above the water to talk about some of those games. And it’s not just Al and Emmett, they brought Graydon with them too! This week Al talks about their time with The Outer Worlds 2 and Pokemon: Legends Z-A, Graydon talks about his time with Herdling, South of Midnight, and Superball, and Emmett talks about his time with Shooty Shooty Robot Invasion and Moros Protocol. Timestamps: 00:00 Start TOTS: Whatcha Playin…
E158 · 6 Sep 2025 · 2 hr 26 min
The Final Games Before the Fall Gaming Flood | The Players' Club Podcast Ep. 158
Welcome back to the club! This episode sees Al and Emmett return to run through everything they’ve been playing lately. As September starts, the great flood of fall gaming starts as well, so consider this the last check-in before we all drown in games. But there are plenty of non-sequiters too, like Emmett and Al arguing over who is more cancelable, speculating on what franchises Emmett should complete, and a question proposed to the audience about the future of the show. Tune in to find out what it is! In the Whatcha Playin segment, Al talks about Dying Light, Critter Cove, Mafia: The Old…
30 Jul 2025 · 2 hr 45 min
Indie Book Club - Life is Strange: Double Exposure (Spoilercast!)
Welcome to the Indie Book Club!Each episode, we'll be playing some of our favorite indie games and discussing them with various VGU staff members, guests, and even listeners like you!While Graydon and Allan bank a couple Bastion episodes so they can finally get a real series going, Graydon and Emmett decided to get together and talk about 2024’s most polarizing game - Life is Strange: Double Exposure .Is it as bad as people say it is? Is it even worth playing? Is Amanda the greatest partner for Max Caulfield? All this and more on this very special (overdue) spoilercast of Deck Nine’s latest……
E157 · 11 Jul 2025 · 2 hr 30 min
Sure, Switch 2 is out, but WHO'S WINNING FANTASY CRITIC?! | The Players Club Podcast Ep. 157
Welcome back to the club! This week, Al, Graydon, and Emmett are finally going to talk about what has been discussed on the show and hinted at all year…the updated standings in our Fantasy Critic league! We’re halfway through the year now, so let's see how Al, Josh, Graydon, and Emmett are doing so far. Who’s winning? What games have been drafted since the start of the year? Who’s most likely to take home the prize at the end of the year? Tune in and find out? Plus, in the Whatcha Playin segment, Al finally talks about their time with the Switch 2 and games like Pokémon Scarlet Violet and…
E156 · 27 Jun 2025 · 2 hr 11 min
Steam Next Fest has Too Many Demos? | The Player's Club Podcast Ep. 156
Welcome back to the club! There are…a lot of reasons to feel overwhelmed right now. Probably least of which is the boatload of demos that were available during this summer’s Steam Next Fest. With over 2000 demos, it can be hard to know which games are worth being hype for, but that’s why you’re here! This week, Jesse Guarascia and Dominic Tarason join the show to discuss the overwhelming nature of Steam Next Fest and point out some of our favorite games from the show. We have musical brawlers, turn-based dice games, and cursed antiques, so listen and fill that wishlist! Also, in the Whatcha…
E155 · 13 Jun 2025 · 2 hr 6 min
Summer Game Fest 2025 & Too Much Going On Right Now™ | The Player's Club Podcast Ep 155
Welcome back to a rare Fireside Chat episode of Player’s Club! This episode, Emmett solos to talk all about the overwhelming amount of video game showcases that have happened in the last few days. From Summer Game Fest and the Woman Led Game Showcase, to the Future Game Show and the Mix Summer Showcase. Plus, he also talks at length about the Splitgate 2 controversy, all of the tomfoolery going on that makes it hard to celebrate games right now, and he even discovers some cool new games in the middle of the show! Plus, in the Whatcha Playin segment, Emmett talks about Splitgate 2’s Battle…
E154 · 31 May 2025 · 1 hr 55 min
The Best Indies of PAX East 2025 | The Player's Club Podcast Ep. 154
Welcome back to the Club! This week, Graydon joins Al and Emmett to talk about the best games of PAX East 2025. Graydon saw a lot of cool indies, and at least one exciting AAA game as well, and he spends the entire episode telling us all about them. Plus, we talk about the Giant Bomb revival and get into some other random shenanigans as well. Tune in to hear all about them all! Timestamps: Start 00:00 TOTS: PAX East 2025 6:47 Desktop Survivors 98 20:41 In Full Bloom 33:10 Fresh Tracks 40:11 Nocturne 46:38 Airframe Ultra 51:17 Overpower 1:02:32 RIP Giant Bomb (Long Live Giant Bomb) 1:06:11…
E153 · 16 May 2025 · 2 hr 48 min
Tariffs, Boycotts, & Gaming at the End of the World | The Player's Club Podcast Ep. 153
Welcome back to the Club! This time, Emmett and Al are talking about how to keep gaming at the end of the world. We’re on the verge of massive tariffs causing price hikes all over gaming, and we're amid a Boycott against Microsoft. Both of these things restrict what we’re able to play, but this episode will discuss a few ways to keep playing through everything that’s going on right now. Al talks about their time with Greedfall and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Emmett talks about his time with God of War Ragnarok Valhalla and Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. Timestamps: Start:…
1 Apr 2025 · 2 hr 36 min
Friendship with Switch Ended, Now ROG Ally X is My Best Friend | The Player's Club Podcast Ep. 152
Welcome back to the club! Been a lil while, but Allan Muir and Emmett Watkins Jr have returned to talk about what they’ve been playing the last few weeks, as well as the final Nintendo Direct for the Switch 1. Did this Directg finally convince Emmett that the Swtich 1 isn’t mid? Did they announce any features we could look forward to in the upcoming Switch 2? Did anyone on the show purchase a different new handheld recently and fall so madly in love with it that they may never touch their Switch again? Who knows? Find out on this episode of The Player’s Club Podcast! Also, in this episode,…
E151 · 28 Feb 2025 · 3 hr 6 min
Is Gaming in 2025 Cooked? | The Players Club Podcast Ep 151
Welcome back to the Club! Hope you enjoyed the GotY podcasts because the proper show is back on! Emmett is back with Al and Graydon, and we are all looking forward to the new year of 2025 and asking…Is Gaming Cooked? Everyone has their hopes resting in the games of Grand Theft Auto VI and Switch 2, but will they be enough to stop layoffs and corporate greed running rampant in the games industry? We’ll ask that and more in this week's episode. In the Watcha Playin segment, Emmett talks about his time with Eternal Strands and Alien Rage, Al talks about their time with Avowed and Halo: The…
13 Feb 2025 · 2 hr 52 min
VGU.TV GOTY 2024 Part 4: Best Soundtrack, Best Moment, Game of the Year, etc.
Welcome back to the club, for the first time in 2025! That’s right, we’re back after taking January off. Well, that’s not quite true, because that entire time we’ve been recording these Game of The Year deliberations! This is part four, the final one!, where Graydon, Al, Josh, and Emmett discuss the following categories: Best Soundtrack Games as a Helping Hand Best Moment GAME OF THE YEAR We also give an update on our ongoing Fantasy Critic battle! Timestamps Start 00:00 Best Soundtrack 5:26 Games as a Helping Hand 47:39 Best Moment (SPOILERS) 1:06:24 GAME OF THE YEAR 2024 2:18:25 Fantasy…
12 Feb 2025 · 2 hr 9 min
VGU.TV GOTY 2025 Part 3: Best Character, Best Debut, Most Fun, etc.
Welcome back to the club, for the first time in 2025! That’s right, we’re back after taking January off. Well, that’s not quite true, because that entire time we’ve been recording these Game of The Year deliberations! This is part three, where Graydon, Al, Josh, and Emmett discuss the following categories: Best Character Most Fun Best Debut Most Wholesome Better Together Timestamps Start: 00:00 Best Character 5:55 Most Fun 36:09 Best Debut 47:28 Most Wholesome 1:12:52 Better Together 1:37:00 Housekeeping: VGU.tv's 20 for '25 Dreamcore l VGU Test Drive Episode 1 – Mobile Suit Gundam I & II…
11 Feb 2025 · 2 hr 22 min
VGU.TV GOTY 2024 Part 2: Best Narrative, Best Ensemble Cast, Best DLC, etc.
Welcome back to the club, for the first time in 2025! That’s right, we’re back after taking January off. Well, that’s not quite true, because that entire time we’ve been recording these Game of The Year deliberations! This is part two, where Graydon, Al, Josh, and Emmett discuss the following categories: Best DLC/Expansion (new content for old/current game) Best Re-Release (Remakes, Remasters, or Glorified Ports) Best Narrative Best Performance Best Ensemble Cast Timestamps Start 00:00 Best DLC/Expansion 6:05 Best Re-Release 21:40 Best Narrative 52:12 Best Performance 1:31:19 Best Ensemble…
10 Feb 2025 · 2 hr 32 min
VGU.TV GOTY 2024 Part 1: Best Look, Zeitgeist of the Year, Biggest Gaming News, etc.
Welcome back to the club, for the first time in 2025! That’s right, we’re back after taking January off. Well, that’s not quite true, because that entire time we’ve been recording these Game of The Year deliberations! This is part one, where Graydon, Al, Josh, and Emmett discuss the following categories: What Took So Long? (Older games we played in 2024) Biggest Gaming News Seitguest of the Year (game with the most buzz and activity in 2024) Biggest Fumble (most disappointing game) Best Look (for excellence in visual design and style) Timestamps Start 00:00 What Took You So Long? 6:40…
31 Dec 2024 · 2 hr 15 min
We Made It! Now How About a Fantasy Critic Draft? | Player's Club Podcast Ep. 150
You ready for this, Playa? Welcome back to the club! This week, ⁠⁠Al ⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠Emmett , ⁠ ⁠Graydon⁠ and Josh converge to celebrate the great Episode 150! Not only are we together for this joyous occasion, but we're about to draft our teams for the Fantasy Critic showdown of 2025! Join us as we dive into the world of sports betting and plan our epic battle for the year to come! Timestamps Start 0:00 TOTS: 2025 Fantasy Critic! 7:37 Round 1 22:36 Round 2 33:18 Round 3 41:34 Round 4 55:43 Round 5 1:05:22 Counter Picks P1 1:25:08 Counter Picks P2 1:30:59 Episode150 Reminiscing and VGU's Future!…

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