Extra Life

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Extra Life Podcast

EXTRA LIFE is a podcast about people’s life in gaming, and the games in their lives. Journalist Keza Macdonald (video games editor of The Guardian) and comedian Ellie Gibson (of TV’s Go 8Bit and hit podcast Scummy Mummies) talk to guests from the worlds of comedy (and beyond) about the games they grew up with and the games they love now. Whether you’re a nerd or a casual gamer, you’re in the capable controller-clawed hands of two friends who’ve spent decades being stupid about video games, and their very funny guests, so just press PLAY.

  1. EP12 - Adam Rutherford

    02/10/2021

    EP12 - Adam Rutherford

    Geneticist, writer and broadcaster Dr Adam Rutherford talks about his love of Mortal Kombat finishing moves, the joy of Spider-Man, and shares his research on the effects of video games on our kids, and ourselves. .......................................... Extra Life is an original Great Big Owl Production for Auddy #extralifepod Hosts: Keza Macdonald & Ellie Gibson Producer: Joel Morris Assistant Producer: Alex Hardy Music: Waen Shepherd Album Art: Nicole Stewart Auddy Executive Producer, Andrew Sampson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    45 min
  2. EP11 - Jim Howick

    02/03/2021

    EP11 - Jim Howick

    Star of Horrible Histories, Ghosts and Sex Education Jim Howick talks about making unexpected friends through gaming in lockdown, and how all he ever really wants is to sit in a virtual cockpit (Formula One or Star Wars, either will do.) .......................................... Extra Life is an original Great Big Owl Production for Auddy #extralifepod Hosts: Keza Macdonald & Ellie Gibson Producer: Joel Morris Assistant Producer: Alex Hardy Music: Waen Shepherd Album Art: Nicole Stewart Auddy Executive Producer, Andrew Sampson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    44 min
  3. EP10 - Athena Kugblenu

    01/27/2021

    EP10 - Athena Kugblenu

    Comedy writer Athena Kugblenu (Mock The Week, The Lenny Henry Show) celebrates the greatness of Goldeneye on the N64, and remembers the days when playing with friends required loads of beanbags, not a broadband connection. .......................................... Extra Life is an original Great Big Owl Production for Auddy #extralifepod Hosts: Keza Macdonald & Ellie Gibson Producer: Joel Morris Assistant Producer: Alex Hardy Music: Waen Shepherd Album Art: Nicole Stewart Auddy Executive Producer, Andrew Sampson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    45 min
  4. EP9 - Rufus Hound

    01/20/2021

    EP9 - Rufus Hound

    Comedian and "Dancing On Ice" star Rufus Hound shares some hilariously strong opinions on what makes a proper gamer, and talks honestly and movingly about how games and play can be therapy when we need it most. .......................................... Extra Life is an original Great Big Owl Production for Auddy #extralifepod Hosts: Keza Macdonald & Ellie Gibson Producer: Joel Morris Assistant Producer: Alex Hardy Music: Waen Shepherd Album Art: Nicole Stewart Auddy Executive Producer, Andrew Sampson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    46 min
  5. EP8 - Jenny Colgan

    01/13/2021

    EP8 - Jenny Colgan

    This week best-selling author Jenny Colgan (of The Summer Seaside Kitchen, Dr Who and more) joins Keza and Ellie. They speak about Colgan leaving her only “real job” in the hospital, which was preceded by her non-stop playing Theme Hospital for five months. There’s also plenty of chat about Tetris, the Tomytronic 3D, and a whole lot more! .......................................... Extra Life is an original Great Big Owl Production for Auddy #extralifepod Hosts: Keza Macdonald & Ellie Gibson Producer: Joel Morris Assistant Producer: Alex Hardy Music: Waen Shepherd Album Art: Nicole Stewart Auddy Executive Producer, Andrew Sampson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    43 min
  6. EP7 - Sooz Kempner

    01/06/2021

    EP7 - Sooz Kempner

    Award winning comedian Sooz Kempner (Funny Women Awards, Musical Comedy Awards) talks about becoming a Sonic The Hedgehog speed runner and the historic marginalisation of women in video game culture, while the tone of the show is lowered possibly forever by Ellie insisting on doing her video game animal penis quiz. .......................................... Extra Life is an original Great Big Owl Production for Auddy #extralifepod Hosts: Keza Macdonald & Ellie Gibson Producer: Joel Morris Assistant Producer: Alex Hardy Music: Waen Shepherd Album Art: Nicole Stewart Auddy Executive Producer, Andrew Sampson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    46 min
  7. EP6 - Charlie Brooker

    12/16/2020

    EP6 - Charlie Brooker

    Writer Charlie Brooker (Black Mirror, Screenwipe) talks about growing up with the ZX Spectrum, playing Mario with his kids, and how anyone who doesn’t flip the Y-axis controls before starting a game is basically a psychopath. .......................................... Extra Life is an original Great Big Owl Production for Auddy #extralifepod Hosts: Keza Macdonald & Ellie Gibson Producer: Joel Morris Assistant Producer: Alex Hardy Music: Waen Shepherd Album Art: Nicole Stewart Auddy Executive Producer, Andrew Sampson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    50 min
  8. EP5 - Sophie Duker

    12/09/2020

    EP5 - Sophie Duker

    Comedian Sophie Duker (Frankie Boyle’s New World Order, 8 Out Of 10 Cats) has a Saddest Pokemon Anecdote contest with Keza and Ellie, and talks candidly about her passion for pigeon-dating simulators. .......................................... Extra Life is an original Great Big Owl Production for Auddy #extralifepod Hosts: Keza Macdonald & Ellie Gibson Producer: Joel Morris Assistant Producer: Alex Hardy Music: Waen Shepherd Album Art: Nicole Stewart Auddy Executive Producer, Andrew Sampson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    40 min
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Ratings & Reviews

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2 Ratings

About

EXTRA LIFE is a podcast about people’s life in gaming, and the games in their lives. Journalist Keza Macdonald (video games editor of The Guardian) and comedian Ellie Gibson (of TV’s Go 8Bit and hit podcast Scummy Mummies) talk to guests from the worlds of comedy (and beyond) about the games they grew up with and the games they love now. Whether you’re a nerd or a casual gamer, you’re in the capable controller-clawed hands of two friends who’ve spent decades being stupid about video games, and their very funny guests, so just press PLAY.

Information

  • Creator
    Auddy
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2021 Auddy Limited
  • Show Website
    Extra Life

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