Post Games

Chris Plante
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Post Games is an audio magazine about how and why we love video games. Each week, host Chris Plante reports on a new, overlooked, or underappreciated topic in gaming culture. Why do people play games that scare them? Why do great games sometimes flop? How has one award turned tiny indie game makers into big-name millionaires? With original interviews, writing, and a traditional audio-magazine structure, Plante keeps things entertaining, informative, and always under 90 minutes. Because Post Games is meant to be listened to, not buried in a backlog. Learn more at www.post.games.

  1. What's the Point of Video Game Reviews?

    6 hr ago

    What's the Point of Video Game Reviews?

    This Week on Post Games: Act 1: Why Game Criticism Is a KindnessAct 2: What a Game Review Can and Can’t DoPatreon Bonus: The Reason Review Scores Make People So Mad Show Notes and Bonus Episodes: Want full show notes for free, including links to everything we mention? Visit www.post.gamesGet weekly bonus segments, video episodes, monthly exclusive episodes, and more at patreon.com/postgames for only $5 Sponsors: Incogni Deal: To get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan, go to incogni.com/postgamesFactor Deal: Head to Factormeals.com/postgames50off and use code postgames50off to get 50% off and free daily greens per box, with a new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details.)Quince Deal: Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to quince.com/POSTGAMES for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Guests: Harper Jay: Critic and Writer Art & Music: Logo and Show Art: James BarehamTheme: Mark SparlingAdditional music: Epidemic Sound All interviews are edited for concision and clarity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    44 min
  2. What's Weird Nintendo (and Is It Still Alive?)

    29 Jun

    What's Weird Nintendo (and Is It Still Alive?)

    This Week on Post Games: Act 1: Defining ‘Weird Nintendo’Act 2: Weird Nintendo, #10-6Act 3: Weird Nintendo, #5-1Patreon Bonus: The Nintendo Story I Could Never Tell Show Notes and Bonus Episodes: Want full show notes for free, including links to everything we mention? Visit www.post.gamesGet weekly bonus segments, video episodes, monthly exclusive episodes, and more at patreon.com/postgames for only $5 Sponsors: Incogni Deal: To get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan, go to incogni.com/postgamesFactor Deal: Head to Factormeals.com/postgames50off and use code postgames50off to get 50% off and free daily greens per box, with a new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details.)Quince Deal: Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to quince.com/POSTGAMES for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Guest: Jeremy Parish: host and author of Video Works, co-host and co-founder of Retronauts Art & Music: Logo and Show Art: James BarehamTheme: Mark Sparling All interviews on Post Games are edited for concision and clarity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1hr 14min
  3. How the Games Industry Got to This Point

    22 Jun

    How the Games Industry Got to This Point

    This Week on Post Games: Act 1: The Primordial Ooze of the Modern Game IndustryAct 2: No Time Like the PresentAct 3: How to Get People to See a Game in 2026Patreon Bonus: The Two Big Bets That Led to Xbox's Current Problems Show Notes and Bonus Episodes: Want full show notes for free, including links to everything we mention? Visit www.post.gamesGet weekly bonus segments, video episodes, monthly exclusive episodes, and more at patreon.com/postgames for only $5 Sponsors: Incogni Deal: To get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan, go to incogni.com/postgamesFactor Deal: Head to Factormeals.com/postgames50off and use code postgames50off to get 50% off and free daily greens per box, with a new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details.)Quince Deal: Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to quince.com/POSTGAMES for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Guests: Rob Pardo: CEO of Bonfire Studios, former CCO of Blizzard EntertainmentJason Schreier: reporter at Bloomberg News, co-host of Triple Click Art & Music: Logo and Show Art: James BarehamTheme: Mark Sparling All interviews on Post Games are edited for concision and clarity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    54 min
  4. The Earliest Game of the Year Awards

    15 Jun

    The Earliest Game of the Year Awards

    This Week on Post Games: The EGOTYs: 50 critics, directors, designers, reporters, authors, and comedians share their favorite games of 2026Patreon Bonus: I share my Top 10 Games of 2026, and consider why they stuck to my heart, brain, and gut Show Notes and Bonus Episodes: Want full show notes for free, including links to everything we mention? Visit www.post.gamesGet weekly bonus segments, video episodes, monthly exclusive episodes, and more at patreon.com/postgames for only $5 Sponsors: Incogni Deal: To get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan, go to incogni.com/postgamesFactor Deal: Head to Factormeals.com/postgames50off and use code postgames50off to get 50% off and free daily greens per box, with a new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details).Quince Deal: Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to quince.com/POSTGAMES for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Guests: See the full guest list at www.Post.Games Art & Music: Logo and Show Art: James BarehamTheme: Mark Sparling All interviews on Post Games are edited for concision and clarity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    2h 46m
  5. How to Have a Persona Summer

    8 Jun

    How to Have a Persona Summer

    This Week on Post Games: Patreon Bonus: The Rules of Persona SummerAct 1: Persona, Explained!Act 2: Where to Start (or Continue) with PersonaAct 3: Why Tribeca Film Fest Includes Video Games Show Notes and Bonus Episodes: Want full show notes for free, including links to everything we mention? Visit www.post.gamesGet weekly bonus segments, video episodes, monthly exclusive episodes, and more at patreon.com/postgames for only $5Sponsors: Incogni Deal: To get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan, go to incogni.com/postgamesFactor Deal: Head to Factormeals.com/postgames50off and use code postgames50off to get 50% off and free daily greens per box, with a new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details).Quince Deal: Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to quince.com/POSTGAMES for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Guests: Brendon Bigley and Stephen Hilger: co-hosts of Into the AetherLeigh Alexander: narrative designer, writer, and former games journalistCasey Baron: Senior Programmer of the Tribeca Film FestivalClosing Song: “Aria of the Soul” by The Blueshift Big Band (The Persona 30th Anniversary Jazz Album) Art & Music: Logo and Show Art: James BarehamTheme: Mark Sparling All interviews on Post Games are edited for concision and clarity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1hr 41min
  6. What You Should Know about James Bond

    1 Jun

    What You Should Know about James Bond

    This Week on Post Games: Act 1: Everything You Need to Know about BondAct 2: Why Bond Games and Movies Have Become So Tough to MakePatreon Bonus: A History of Bond Games in Five TitlesAct 3: 007 First Light’s Narrative Director on Creating a New Bond Show Notes and Bonus Episodes: Want full show notes for free, including links to everything we mention? Visit www.post.gamesGet weekly bonus segments, video episodes, monthly exclusive episodes, and more at patreon.com/postgames for only $5Sponsors: Incogni Deal: To get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan, go to incogni.com/postgamesFactor Deal: Head to Factormeals.com/postgames50off and use code postgames50off to get 50% off and free daily greens per box, with a new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details).Quince Deal: Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to quince.com/POSTGAMES for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Guests: Matt Gourley: co-host of Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend, James Bondings, With Gourley & Rust, and many other great podcastsMartin Emborg: Narrative and Cinematic Director, 007 First Light Art & Music: Logo and Show Art: James BarehamTheme: Mark Sparling All interviews on Post Games are edited for concision and clarity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1hr 4min
  7. How to See the Profound Beauty in Gaming's Tiniest Details

    25 May

    How to See the Profound Beauty in Gaming's Tiniest Details

    This Week on Post Games: Act 1: Try Not to Lose 100 FollowersAct 2: How to Look Closely at Gaming’s Little DetailsPatreon Bonus: Getting Old as a Professional YouTuber Show Notes and Bonus Episodes: Want full show notes for free, including links to everything we mention? Visit www.post.gamesGet weekly bonus segments, video episodes, monthly exclusive episodes, and more at patreon.com/postgames for only $5 Sponsors: Incogni Deal: To get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan, go to incogni.com/postgamesFactor Deal: Head to Factormeals.com/postgames50off and use code postgames50off to get 50% off and free daily greens per box, with a new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details).Quince Deal: Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to quince.com/POSTGAMES for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Guests: Any Austin: Gaming YouTuberClosing Song: “He’s Out There” (Screaming Savage Blood Death) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1hr 5min
  8. The History (and Future) of Bubsy

    18 May

    The History (and Future) of Bubsy

    This Week on Post Games: Act 1: The History of Bubsy 2DAct 1.5: The Case for Bubsy 3DAct 2: The Making of Bubsy 4DPatreon Bonus: The Bubsy Parody About Loving Modern ArtAct 3: The News of the Week Show Notes and Bonus Episodes: Want full show notes for free, including links to everything we mention? Visit www.post.gamesGet weekly bonus segments, video episodes, monthly exclusive episodes, and more at patreon.com/postgames for only $5 Sponsors: Incogni Deal: To get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan, go to incogni.com/postgamesFactor Deal: Head to Factormeals.com/postgames50off and use code postgames50off to get 50% off and free daily greens per box, with a new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details).Quince Deal: Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to quince.com/POSTGAMES for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Guests: Fabian Rastorfer and Ben Miller: co-leads of Fabraz, Bubsy 4DBen Esposito: Designer on Neon White, Donut County, and Bubsy 3D: Bubsy inEvan Minsker: Proprietor, critic, and reporter at see/saw Closing Song: “Techno Syndrome 2026” by Benjamin Wallfisch from Mortal Kombat 2: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Art & Music: Logo and Show Art: James BarehamTheme: Mark Sparling All interviews on Post Games are edited for concision and clarity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1hr 11min
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About

Post Games is an audio magazine about how and why we love video games. Each week, host Chris Plante reports on a new, overlooked, or underappreciated topic in gaming culture. Why do people play games that scare them? Why do great games sometimes flop? How has one award turned tiny indie game makers into big-name millionaires? With original interviews, writing, and a traditional audio-magazine structure, Plante keeps things entertaining, informative, and always under 90 minutes. Because Post Games is meant to be listened to, not buried in a backlog. Learn more at www.post.games.

Information

  • Creator
    Chris Plante
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    62
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Chris Plante
  • Show Website
    Post Games

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