The Random Encounter Podcast

The Random Encounter
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Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast! We talk about the latest news and announcements in the gaming space! Don't forget to check out our live streams Thursday and Friday and our live Podcast every Sunday! Check out our live Podcast on Thursdays and our group stream on Fridays. Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe! ---------------------------------------------------- James runs these: Twitch: therandomencounterpodcast YouTube: @therandomencounter

  1. Jun 15

    Episode 181: Nintendo Direct June 2026

    Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 181! Today we discuss our impressions of the Nintendo Direct from June 2026 with the obligatory deep dives into Kingdom Hearts IV and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (2026). ---------------------------------------------------- James runs these: Twitch: therandomencounterpodcast YouTube: @therandomencounter ---------------------------------------------------- Check out Ash on: BlueSky: @ashdestroyum.bsky.social X: @ash_destroyum ---------------------------------------------------- Check out Bryant on: X: @red_so_deep ---------------------------------------------------- Check out Phan on: BlueSky: @phaneckswhy.bsky.social X: @PhanEcksWhy Twitch: phaneckswhy YouTube: @phaneckswhy⁠

    2h 2m

  2. Jun 8

    Episode 180: PlayStation “Dates of Play”, Summer Game Fest, Xbox Showcase 2026

    Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 180! Today we discuss our impressions of PlayStation’s latest State of Play (Dates of Play), Geoff Keighley’s Summer Games Fest, and Xbox’s Showcase. We were left thrilled with two and let down by one (guess which). ---------------------------------------------------- James runs these: Twitch: therandomencounterpodcast YouTube: @therandomencounter ---------------------------------------------------- Check out Ash on: BlueSky: @ashdestroyum.bsky.social X: @ash_destroyum ---------------------------------------------------- Check out Bryant on: X: @red_so_deep ---------------------------------------------------- Check out Phan on: BlueSky: @phaneckswhy.bsky.social X: @PhanEcksWhy Twitch: phaneckswhy YouTube: @phaneckswhy⁠

    2h 11m

  3. Jun 1

    Episode 179: Boned Up

    Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 179! Today we discuss our initial impressions of Mina the Hollower, the Dragon Quest XII announcement, and the Steam Deck price hikes. We also have a very difficult episode of Memories Card (video game Jeopardy!)! GEAK joins us for this episode! ---------------------------------------------------- James runs these: Twitch: therandomencounterpodcast YouTube: @therandomencounter ---------------------------------------------------- Check out Ash on: BlueSky: @ashdestroyum.bsky.social X: @ash_destroyum ---------------------------------------------------- Check out Bryant on: X: @red_so_deep ---------------------------------------------------- Check out Phan on: BlueSky: @phaneckswhy.bsky.social X: @PhanEcksWhy Twitch: phaneckswhy YouTube: @phaneckswhy⁠

    2h 50m

  4. May 25

    Episode 178: Final Sony Fantasy

    Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 178! Today we discuss the Prologue demo of The Adventures of Elliot, Nintendo Switch 2 leaks, and the rise, fall, and stagnation of PlayStation. Between the upcoming State of Play, end of Destiny 2, and the sorry state of PlayStation’s account security, things are inconsistent at best. Lastly, we have a very combative episode of Memories Card (video game Jeopardy!)! ---------------------------------------------------- James runs these: Twitch: therandomencounterpodcast YouTube: @therandomencounter ---------------------------------------------------- Check out Ash on: BlueSky: @ashdestroyum.bsky.social X: @ash_destroyum ---------------------------------------------------- Check out Bryant on: X: @red_so_deep ---------------------------------------------------- Check out Phan on: BlueSky: @phaneckswhy.bsky.social X: @PhanEcksWhy Twitch: phaneckswhy YouTube: @phaneckswhy⁠

    2h 7m

  5. May 19

    Episode 177: Steamy Jeopardy!

    Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 177! Today Phan gives his thoughts on the Steam Controller… we’re only one member away from all of us having one! Maybe next week? We also discuss the leak of the supposed new Xbox Elite Series 3 controller as well as a WiFi variant of the standard Xbox Series S/X controller, and lastly, we have a very combative episode of Memories Card (video game Jeopardy!)! ---------------------------------------------------- James runs these: Twitch: therandomencounterpodcast YouTube: @therandomencounter ---------------------------------------------------- Check out Ash on: BlueSky: @ashdestroyum.bsky.social X: @ash_destroyum ---------------------------------------------------- Check out Bryant on: X: @red_so_deep ---------------------------------------------------- Check out Phan on: BlueSky: @phaneckswhy.bsky.social X: @PhanEcksWhy Twitch: phaneckswhy YouTube: @phaneckswhy⁠

    1h 52m

  6. May 12

    Episode 176: Powered by the Steam Controller

    Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 176! Today we discuss our impressions of Valve’s new Steam Controller (spoiler: it’s amazing). We also get into Nintendo’s announcement of Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2– coming out on June 25th. Exciting times. We’re getting old. ---------------------------------------------------- James runs these: Twitch: therandomencounterpodcast YouTube: @therandomencounter ---------------------------------------------------- Check out Ash on: BlueSky: @ashdestroyum.bsky.social X: @ash_destroyum ---------------------------------------------------- Check out Bryant on: X: @red_so_deep ---------------------------------------------------- Check out Phan on: BlueSky: @phaneckswhy.bsky.social X: @PhanEcksWhy Twitch: phaneckswhy YouTube: @phaneckswhy⁠

    2h 37m

  7. May 4

    Episode 175: PlayStation Digital Rights Mismanagement

    Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 175! Today we discuss PlayStation’s controversy from the last week surrounding DRM. We also discuss our anticipation of the Steam Controller launch the night before. ---------------------------------------------------- James runs these: Twitch: therandomencounterpodcast YouTube: @therandomencounter ---------------------------------------------------- Check out Ash on: BlueSky: @ashdestroyum.bsky.social X: @ash_destroyum ---------------------------------------------------- Check out Bryant on: X: @red_so_deep ---------------------------------------------------- Check out Phan on: BlueSky: @phaneckswhy.bsky.social X: @PhanEcksWhy Twitch: phaneckswhy YouTube: @phaneckswhy⁠

    1h 57m

  8. Apr 27

    Episode 174: Xbox, Steaming Hot!

    Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 174! Today we discuss all of the new changes coming down the pike thanks to new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma. We also discuss how we’re all going to be buying Valve’s new Steam Controller when it inevitably comes out (thanks to an accidentally released video review). ---------------------------------------------------- James runs these: Twitch: therandomencounterpodcast YouTube: @therandomencounter ---------------------------------------------------- Check out Ash on: BlueSky: @ashdestroyum.bsky.social X: @ash_destroyum ---------------------------------------------------- Check out Bryant on: X: @red_so_deep ---------------------------------------------------- Check out Phan on: BlueSky: @phaneckswhy.bsky.social X: @PhanEcksWhy Twitch: phaneckswhy YouTube: @phaneckswhy⁠

    1h 43m
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Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast! We talk about the latest news and announcements in the gaming space! Don't forget to check out our live streams Thursday and Friday and our live Podcast every Sunday! Check out our live Podcast on Thursdays and our group stream on Fridays. Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe! ---------------------------------------------------- James runs these: Twitch: therandomencounterpodcast YouTube: @therandomencounter

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  • Creator
    The Random Encounter
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    85
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © The Random Encounter
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