The 8 Best Gaming Podcasts
With the rise of the online content creation ecosystem, gaming is no longer just a solitary activity, or one you do with friends in person or online. Now, you can watch streamers play your favorite games in real time, stay up to date with the latest gaming news, and discuss strategy with players all over the world. Naturally, podcasts fit perfectly into this space, allowing listeners to tune into conversations about board games, video games, and pc gaming. Role-playing games are particularly well-suited to the audio format, and the best D&D podcasts will make you feel fully immersed in the story’s world as the players bring it to life. Whether you’re looking for funny D&D podcasts, the top video game podcasts, or the best podcasts for gamers, we’ve rounded up our picks for the best gaming podcasts in this list, curated with recommendations from the Podyssey community.
Last Updated: Jan 26th, 2022
1. The Adventure Zone
Justin, Travis and Griffin McElroy from My Brother, My Brother and Me have recruited their dad Clint for a campaign of high adventure. Join the McElroys as they find their fortune and slay an unconscionable number of ... you know, kobolds or whatever...Show More
Most Recommended Episode
Ep. 1: Here There Be Gerblins - Chapter One
1:53:37 | Dec 3rd, 2014
10 RECOMMENDATIONS
In this, the pilot episode of The Adventure Zone, the McElroys create the characters with which they'll build a new -- and hopefuly very, very lucrative -- fantasy fiction franchise. Join in the campa...Show More
2. Critical Role
Welcome to Critical Role, where a bunch of nerdy-ass voice actors sit around and play Dungeons & Dragons! Join Dungeon Master Matthew Mercer and an all-star cast of world-class performers each week as they travel through imaginary realms for more adv...Show More
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Talks Machina: Discussing Up to C2E135 - The Genesis Ward
1:01:48 | May 4th, 2021
1 RECOMMENDATION
Ashley Johnson and Taliesin Jaffe join host Brian W. Foster and Lore Keeper Dani Carr for a deep dive into the Mighty Nein's deep dive into Aeor through Campaign 2, Episode 135 - The Genesis Ward. Tal...Show More
3. Not Another D&D Podcast
Welcome to the campaign after the campaign! Three unlikely adventurers attempt to right the wrongs caused by a party of legendary heroes who screwed up the world while trying to save it. DM Brian Murphy is joined by Emily Axford, Jake Hurwitz, and Ca...Show More
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Ep. 1: Green Teens Gone (The Moonstone Saga)
1:01:53 | Feb 9th, 2018
4 RECOMMENDATIONS
Hardwon (Jake), Moonshine (Emily), and Beverly (Caldwell) arrive in the small fishing village of Moonstone and meet Scoutmaster Denny -- a halfling coward with some terrible news. The crew answers the...Show More
4. Dungeons and Daddies
A Dungeons and Dragons podcast about four dads from our world transported into a realm of high fantasy and magic and their quest to rescue their sons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....Show More
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Ep. 34 - Dedicated Involved Loving Fathers (ft. Ashly Burch)
1:28:46 | May 26th, 2020
1 RECOMMENDATION
The dads, Darryl, Henry, Ron, Glenn, and fan-fave Dennis join up with Walter the Immoral and decide on their next course of action!Special guest Ashly Burch played Dennis AndersonThis episode contains...Show More
5. The Instance: Deep Dives for Gamers
The Instance: Weekly radio for fans and lovers of video games and the topics that shape the gaming world. We don't take sides, we don't whine, we just give you the facts, news and tips that you want and need for your favorite online addictions.
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08:32 | Dec 15th, 2022
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6. GOONS
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7. Giant Bombcast
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8. The Besties
It's Game of the Year meets King of the Hill as four of Earth's best friends – Griffin McElroy, Justin McElroy, Chris Plante, and Russ Frushtick – rank and review their favorite video games. Because shouldn't the world's best friends pick the world's...Show More
Most Recommended Episode
48:15 | May 28th, 2021
1 RECOMMENDATION
Now that we've entered the peak video game release season, it's time to dive into ... a Switch re-release of a 3DS exclusive featuring Hank Hill. Griffin, Russ, and Chris take a trip back in time to t...Show More
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