Hello Playdate Podcast

Don, Nick, and Ryan
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  • VIDEO GAMES
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Don, Nick, and Ryan, three friends, share their love of the Panic Playdate game system on a weekly podcast. News, reviews, developer interviews, and development chat - your one-stop source for all things involving your favorite handheld!

  1. 5D AGO

    Ship Happens

    Hello Playdate Community! This week, Nick, Ryan, and Don take time to chat about our favorite Playdate games of 2025. Thanks for listening and joining us every other week! News/Links: Stripe video about Panic/the Playdate Playjam 9 is coming The first episode of Damos Games News The 12 types of Playdate players Hello Playdate Pin Destination Update: Echo Drop Diora Indie Inventory: Qloister by etscrivner Constellations by soleilalpin Spelltooth by XaniaLasagna In the Middle Ages by seb0816 Microgoober Race Tests by Chronicbite Waiting for Odysseus by Pomettini Extract by Derek Amicon Catalog: Cultivator by Seth Weedin and Shuyi Lin Mousegun by Silvermedal Games Agents of Groove by Synaptic Sugar Subdivision by Grackalope Games Oblings by Duncan Treadgold Crank Sudoku by Anomalous Games Pick of the Week: SHIP HAPPENS by ZokerinoDev & GEM NEXT EPISODE: Echoes of the Emergent by RNG Parties Games Contact: Hello Playdate on Discord Hello Playdate on Bluesky Hello Playdate on YouTube Hello Playdate on Threads Hello Playdate on Instagram Playdatepodcast.com PDGames Pick of the Week Collection Indie Game of the Week Collection on itch.io Helloplaydatepodcast (at) gmail dot com Voice Mail - 1-(724)-BINGOS-1  (1-724-246-4671) For Amusement Only Games Merch DRAINED on Vinyl! For Amusement Only Podcast, Nick's EM Bingo and Pinball Podcast Game and Cast, Ryan's Handheld Gaming Podcast Series Tags: video games, gaming, handheld, handhelds, panic, playdate, play, date, yellow, crank, gameboy, ds, pocket, videogames, nintendo, sega, xbox, playstation, sony, vita, psp, ngage, itch.io, Keita Takahashi, katamari, gamegear

    1h 1m

  2. 12/31/2025

    Top 10 Games of 2025

    Hello Playdate Community! This week, Nick, Ryan, and Don take time to chat about our favorite Playdate games of 2025. Thanks for listening and joining us every other week! News/Links: Hello Playdate Pin DRAINED on Vinyl Our Top 10 Lists for 2025: Nick's List: 10 Oquonie by Hundred Rabbits  9 Backbeat by Scenic Route Software 8 Chance's Lucky Escape by Goloso Games & Julia Minamata  7 Magic Castle by Mateusz Michalak 6 Coda by nitebloom games 5 Terratopia by Kodiak Games 4 Blippo+ by YACHT, Telefantasy Studios, & Dustin Mierau 3 Shadowgate PD by Pixel Ghost 2 Totally Accurate Kissing Booth Simulator by Crowfriend Software 1 The Whiteout by Scenic Route Software   Ryan's List: 10 Escape the Arcade by Julie & Anders Bjørnskov 9 Coda by nitebloom games 8 Inventris by Kryptoid98 7 Bayou Boats by Bryan Lian 6 Negative Reinforcement by digikerot 5 Lunorbit by Powerdive Games 4 A Fool's Errand by IORAMA 3 The Moon is our Friend by Paige Ruten  2 Overseer by thestoff 1 Cranky Cove by Jon Simantov   Don's List: 10 The Moon is our Friend by Paige Ruten  9 Totally Accurate Kissing Booth Simulator by Crowfriend  8 Top Binz! by Damos Games 7 Dig! Dig! Dino! by Dom2D & Fayer 6 Pahtkest by Powerdive Games 5 Backbeat by Scenic Route Software 4 Outside Parties by Adams Immersive 3 Goblin Village by IrishJiminy 2 Match-o-3000 by YMGS 1 Black Hole Havoc by Cosmic Bros Pick of the Week: Next Episode: SHIP HAPPENS by ZokerinoDev & GEM Contact: Hello Playdate on Discord Hello Playdate on Bluesky Hello Playdate on YouTube Hello Playdate on Threads Hello Playdate on Instagram Playdatepodcast.com PDGames Pick of the Week Collection Indie Game of the Week Collection on itch.io Helloplaydatepodcast (at) gmail dot com Voice Mail - 1-(724)-BINGOS-1  (1-724-246-4671) For Amusement Only Games Merch For Amusement Only Podcast, Nick's EM Bingo and Pinball Podcast Game and Cast, Ryan's Handheld Gaming Podcast Series Tags: video games, gaming, handheld, handhelds, panic, playdate, play, date, yellow, crank, gameboy, ds, pocket, videogames, nintendo, sega, xbox, playstation, sony, vita, psp, ngage, itch.io, Keita Takahashi, katamari, gamegear

    1h 31m

  3. 12/16/2025

    Speed Round - Cheese n' Crackers

    Hello Playdate Community! This week, Nick, Ryan, and Don dish up some delightful holiday appetizers and jet through a STACK of Catalog and itch drops! You'll also find our regular round-up of news, new releases, and more... Thanks for listening and joining us every other week! News/Links: Playdate Paper Model Playdate Advent Calendar Blippo+ Boredome Merch Blippo+ Sourcebook Nominations for the 2025 Playdate Community Awards New York Game Critic Awards Resonant Tale in Concert Playdate Bluesky Feed Hello Playdate Pin Cranko! Zine PLAYDATEPRIME Uncrank'd Coffee Table Books Uncrank'd Zine Substack PDGames Weekly Question Page Intro/Outro Music - Made with Boogie Loops on Playdate Destination Update Destination Playdate The Moon is Our Friend OUTSIDE PARTIES Agents of Groove Four Corners: Square Off Echo Drop! Indie Inventory: ( 00:18:40 ) helloyellow by jonsimantov The Fall of Magic Castle by michalakweb Playdoban by joyrider 3774 Pongerground by mechars Sticky Stacks by decadedecaf Blips by joyrider3774 Sokobomb by shikoba Dig Pit Runner by CrankWorkGames Mea'va by nanobot567 The 95th by colingroom Gyrochord by soldship Is That a Canadian? by lakewitch A Fools Errand by IORAMA Echo Drop! by GrimPros Games The Shape that Waits by Glowtox Games Multitasking by Will Read Masboshi's Arcade Playball by Martin Theriault Bunny Buffet by Timeflight Sing Song Ding Dong by Grapefruitopia Industries Twincle Tarot by Pan-Gameworks.jp Kidd Copter by Kid Desimo Four Corners: Square Off by Scenic Route Software Froggotten Recipes by Team Froggo Solo Defender by Khors Media Molar Mayhem by organzola Schrodinger's Dungeon by Alejandro Burgueno DIORA by Zachary Snyder Catalog Games Currently on Sale PDGames on Sale Pick of the Week: ( 00:52:13 ) Cheese n' Crackers by Scene Route Software Next Episode: Top 10 of 2025 Contact: Hello Playdate on Discord Hello Playdate on Bluesky Hello Playdate on YouTube Hello Playdate on Threads Hello Playdate on Instagram Playdatepodcast.com PDGames Pick of the Week Collection Indie Game of the Week Collection on itch.io Helloplaydatepodcast (at) gmail dot com Voice Mail - 1-(724)-BINGOS-1  (1-724-246-4671) For Amusement Only Games Merch For Amusement Only Podcast, Nick's EM Bingo and Pinball Podcast Game and Cast, Ryan's Handheld Gaming Podcast Series Tags: video games, gaming, handheld, handhelds, panic, playdate, play, date, yellow, crank, gameboy, ds, pocket, videogames, nintendo, sega, xbox, playstation, sony, vita, psp, ngage, itch.io, Keita Takahashi, katamari, gamegear

    1h 14m

  4. 12/03/2025

    Hello 100

    Hello Playdate Community! This week, Nick, Ryan, and Don celebrate one hundred episodes of the Hello Playdate Podcast. We wouldn't be here without your support. Thank each of you for listening, chatting in the Discord, and being part of our Playdate crew. News/Links: Hello Playdate Centennial Celebration Collection on Catalog OUTSIDE PARTIES by Adams Immersive Gaming on Ten Podcast Hello Playdate Enamel Pin Intro/Outro Music - Made with Boogie Loops on Playdate Timestamps Stats ( 00:04:30 ) Centennial Celebration Collection ( 00:28:10 ) Pick of NEXT Week: Next Episode: DON - Cheese n' Crackers by Scenic Route Software  Discord Thread Contact: Hello Playdate on Discord Hello Playdate on Bluesky Hello Playdate on YouTube Hello Playdate on Threads Hello Playdate on Instagram Playdatepodcast.com PDGames Pick of the Week Collection Indie Game of the Week Collection on itch.io Helloplaydatepodcast (at) gmail dot com Voice Mail - 1-(724)-BINGOS-1  (1-724-246-4671) For Amusement Only Games Merch For Amusement Only Podcast, Nick's EM Bingo and Pinball Podcast Game and Cast, Ryan's Handheld Gaming Podcast Series Tags: video games, gaming, handheld, handhelds, panic, playdate, play, date, yellow, crank, gameboy, ds, pocket, videogames, nintendo, sega, xbox, playstation, sony, vita, psp, ngage, itch.io, Keita Takahashi, katamari, gamegear

    1h 31m

  5. 11/19/2025

    Totally Accurate Kissing Simulator

    Hello Playdate Community! This week, Nick, Ryan and Don revel in the latest incarnation of the make-out club! You'll also find our regular round-up of news, new releases, and more... Thanks for listening and joining us every other week! News/Links: Playdate Free Domestic Shipping Taria & Como Nominated at the Indie Game Awards Playdate Update Uncrank'd Coffee Table Books 2025 Solstice Showcase Questionnaire Uncrank'd Zine Substack PDGames Weekly Question Page Intro/Outro Music - Made with Boogie Loops on Playdate Destination Update Destination Playdate Polku! Indie Inventory: ( 00:13:27 ) Waxel by TwigUnderWeapingWillow UFO Mayhem by Mirror Door Interactive Mazethingie by joyrider3774 Roller Blade by qwack! OUTSIDE PARTIES by Adams Immersive Ship Happens by Zokerinodev and GEM POLKU! by Matthew Jennings The Moon is Our Friend by Paige Ruten Picross Date by ithersta Smolitaire by Twenty Minute Mile Mash Gadget by Bipedal Dog Catalog Games Currently on Sale PDGames on Sale Pick of the Week: ( 00:30:00 ) Next Episode: NICK - Totally Accurate Kissing Simulator by Crowfriend Discord Thread Contact: Hello Playdate on Discord Hello Playdate on Bluesky Hello Playdate on YouTube Hello Playdate on Threads Hello Playdate on Instagram Playdatepodcast.com PDGames Pick of the Week Collection Indie Game of the Week Collection on itch.io Helloplaydatepodcast (at) gmail dot com Voice Mail - 1-(724)-BINGOS-1  (1-724-246-4671) For Amusement Only Games Merch For Amusement Only Podcast, Nick's EM Bingo and Pinball Podcast Game and Cast, Ryan's Handheld Gaming Podcast Series Tags: video games, gaming, handheld, handhelds, panic, playdate, play, date, yellow, crank, gameboy, ds, pocket, videogames, nintendo, sega, xbox, playstation, sony, vita, psp, ngage, itch.io, Keita Takahashi, katamari, gamegear

    54 min

  6. 11/04/2025

    Catalog Fall Sale - Ballistic Tilt

    Hello Playdate Community! This week, Nick, Ryan and Don turn back the clocks to a nice tight sub-60-minute show! You'll also find our regular round-up of news, new releases, and more... Thanks for listening and joining us every other week! News/Links: Catalog Games Currently on Sale Panic LIVE crank doesn't charge - Decal Silly Bot Shirt Little Playdate Shirt Atlantic 41 Devlog The Verge Playdate Article Ware-wolf Campfire Stories Announcement Love and Hate The Yulelog Fireplace Form Due Nov. 20 2025 Solstice Showcase Questionnaire Uncrank'd Live Form Uncrank'd Pumpkin Patch + Play Showcase Uncrank'd Zine Substack RUBDUBDUB PDGames Weekly Question Page Intro/Outro Music - Made with Boogie Loops on Playdate Destination Update Destination Playdate The Long Arc Row-Bot Rally Indie Inventory: ( 00:24:44 ) Ware-wolf Campfire Stories by Ledbetter Games (and Friends) Crankshot by lucasjorg Xorbius Lite by cowtoolsbebop Go Holmes! by RetroGamma Catalog Games Currently on Sale PDGames on Sale Pick of the Week: ( 00:32:22 ) Ballistic Tilt by DerekDumas Discord Thread Next Episode: NICK - Totally Accurate Kissing Simulator by Crowfriend Discord Thread Contact: Hello Playdate on Discord Hello Playdate on Bluesky Hello Playdate on YouTube Hello Playdate on Threads Hello Playdate on Instagram Playdatepodcast.com PDGames Pick of the Week Collection Indie Game of the Week Collection on itch.io Helloplaydatepodcast (at) gmail dot com Voice Mail - 1-(724)-BINGOS-1  (1-724-246-4671) For Amusement Only Games Merch For Amusement Only Podcast, Nick's EM Bingo and Pinball Podcast Game and Cast, Ryan's Handheld Gaming Podcast Series Tags: video games, gaming, handheld, handhelds, panic, playdate, play, date, yellow, crank, gameboy, ds, pocket, videogames, nintendo, sega, xbox, playstation, sony, vita, psp, ngage, itch.io, Keita Takahashi, katamari, gamegear

    51 min

  7. 10/21/2025

    PDManager - Cranky Cove

    Hello Playdate Community! This week, Nick, Ryan and Don somehow recorded the longest episode ever! Break it into two parts if you'd prefer. You'll also find our regular round-up of news, new releases, and more... Thanks for listening and joining us every other week! News/Links: The Long Arc by Elephant Star Balloon Julia's Mouse by Pfitschipfeil Rowbot Rally Update HEXA by rae PDManager for Mac by Keith Baker Playdate at Portland Retro Gaming Expo Uncrank'd Zine Substack PDGames Weekly Question Page Intro/Outro Music - Made with Boogie Loops on Playdate Destination Update Destination Playdate Indie Inventory: ( 00:13:30 ) Ware-wolf by Ledbetter Games Claydate by Placeholders Snail City by Limited Ideas Productions The Spirit of the Law by intellikat Say When by Smashtoad Studios Pine by intellikat Hausbau by Peter Mühleder Red Terror by Jimmie Johnson SHPR by ZokerinoDev Space Mash by Paul Thomas Inspector Waffles: Early Days by Goloso Games Aurora: Oasis Adventure by Louis "Banana" Margat DexSweeper by Fishagon, LLC Cranky Cube by Benzalo TOGGLEBOT by Beep Yeah, LLC Catalog Games Currently on Sale PDGames on Sale Pick of the Week: ( 00:44:11 ) Cranky Cove by Jon Simantov Discord Thread Demo Next Episode: Ballistic Tilt by DerekDumas Discord Thread Contact: Hello Playdate on Discord Hello Playdate on Bluesky Hello Playdate on YouTube Hello Playdate on Threads Hello Playdate on Instagram Playdatepodcast.com PDGames Pick of the Week Collection Indie Game of the Week Collection on itch.io Helloplaydatepodcast (at) gmail dot com Voice Mail - 1-(724)-BINGOS-1  (1-724-246-4671) For Amusement Only Games Merch For Amusement Only Podcast, Nick's EM Bingo and Pinball Podcast Game and Cast, Ryan's Handheld Gaming Podcast Series Tags: video games, gaming, handheld, handhelds, panic, playdate, play, date, yellow, crank, gameboy, ds, pocket, videogames, nintendo, sega, xbox, playstation, sony, vita, psp, ngage, itch.io, Keita Takahashi, katamari, gamegear

    1h 20m

  8. 10/08/2025

    System 3.0 Update - Magic Castle

    Hello Playdate Community! This week, Nick, Ryan and Don sort our files, and talk longer about Magic Castle than it takes to play through it! You'll also find our regular round-up of news, new releases, and more... Thanks for listening and joining us every other week! News/Links: Blippo+ on Steam Blippo+ on Switch Blippo+ Soundtrack on Bandcamp Ryan's Next Book Kickstarter Robo-Frenzy for the Vic-20 System 3.0 Update Fall Bundle Pizza Cover Three Years on Playdate Wired Article Damos Games Dev Blog from Blackpool Uncrank'd Zine Substack PDGames Weekly Question Page Intro/Outro Music - Made with Boogie Loops on Playdate Destination Update Destination Playdate Indie Inventory: ( 00:16:33 ) Julia's Mouse by Pfitschipfeil Adventure Demake by Mad Mana Points Pixel Harvest by Tomaz Wisniewski Totally Accurate Kissing Booth Simulator by Crowfriend KLORB by Powerdive Games What Time is it? by Amigos 500 ArtilleRoyalty by jami.sh games Bayou Boats by Bryan Lian SOLAR DESCENT by Quang Hoang Lexgrid by Powerdive Games Tatters of the King by Afifyoram Catalog Games Currently on Sale PDGames on Sale Pick of the Week: ( 00:35:57 ) Magic Castle by Mateusz Michalak  Discord Thread Cranky Cove by Jon Simantov Discord Thread Demo Contact: Hello Playdate on Discord Hello Playdate on Bluesky Hello Playdate on YouTube Hello Playdate on Threads Hello Playdate on Instagram Playdatepodcast.com PDGames Pick of the Week Collection Indie Game of the Week Collection on itch.io Helloplaydatepodcast (at) gmail dot com Voice Mail - 1-(724)-BINGOS-1  (1-724-246-4671) For Amusement Only Games Merch For Amusement Only Podcast, Nick's EM Bingo and Pinball Podcast Game and Cast, Ryan's Handheld Gaming Podcast Series Tags: video games, gaming, handheld, handhelds, panic, playdate, play, date, yellow, crank, gameboy, ds, pocket, videogames, nintendo, sega, xbox, playstation, sony, vita, psp, ngage, itch.io, Keita Takahashi, katamari, gamegear

    1h 15m
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Ratings & Reviews

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About

Don, Nick, and Ryan, three friends, share their love of the Panic Playdate game system on a weekly podcast. News, reviews, developer interviews, and development chat - your one-stop source for all things involving your favorite handheld!

Information

  • Creator
    Don, Nick, and Ryan
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    107
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022
  • Show Website
    Hello Playdate Podcast

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