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**Post Games**

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.

Latest Episodes:

A Sneak Preview of GTA6 with Jason Schreier Oct 19, 2026

Show notes

This Week on Post Games:

Act 1: The Billion Dollar Business of GTA6
Act 2: A Taste of the Biggest Game on the Planet
Patreon Bonus: Where Grand Theft Auto Goes from Here

Guests:

Jason Schreier: reporter at Bloomberg and author of Play Nice
Closing Song: “Hotel Hexapod” by Sean Beeson (Floor Plan: Slap Out of It!)

Bonus Episodes and Segments:

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Show Notes:

Want full show notes for free, including links to everything we mention? Visit www.post.games

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Art & Music:

Logo and Show Art: James Bareham

Theme: Mark Sparling

Additional Music: Epidemic Sound

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The Making of Street Fighter: The Movie (2026) Oct 12, 2026

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This Week on Post Games:

An interview with Street Fighter (2026) director Kitao Sakurai

Patreon Bonus Episode:

An hour-long bonus episode “How Do You Fix Lovecraft? Start with Penguins”

Guests:

Kitao Sakurai: director of Street Fighter (2026)

Closing Song:

Jamal Green - The Deltburg Groove (Toem 2)

Bonus Episodes and Segments:

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Show Notes:

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Art & Music:

Logo and Show Art: James Bareham

Theme: Mark Sparling

Additional Music: Epidemic Sound

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The Making of Street Fighter: The Movie (1994) Oct 05, 2026

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This Week on Post Games:

The behind-the-scenes story of the making of Street Fighter: The Movie, released in 1994.

Patreon Bonus: A Golden Age for Nerdy Museum

Hear this bonus mini-episode exclusively at Patreon.com/PostGames

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Art & Music:

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Theme: Mark Sparling

Additional Music: Epidemic Sound

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Gamer Controls Corpse with A.I. from Hell Sep 28, 2026

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This Week on Post Games:

Act 1: A Horror Novel About a Gamer

Act 2: Controlling a Corpse Like It's Mario

Patreon Bonus: Resident Evil: A Spoiler-Chat with Film Critic Jordan Hoffman

Act 3: A Life in Games Journalism Led to a Beautiful New Magazine

Book Excerpt: Dead but Dreaming of Electric Sheep

Guests:

Paul Tremblay: author of Dead but Dreaming of Electric Sheep

Jordan Hoffman: film critic and host of The Starlog Podcast

Mark Serrels: co-founder of CONTINUE? Magazine

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Show Notes:

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Art & Music:

Logo and Show Art: James Bareham

Theme: Mark Sparling

Additional Music: Epidemic Sound

Excerpt:

Audiobook sample of Dead but Dreaming of Electric Sheep by Paul Tremblay published by HarperAudio and William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. Used courtesy of HarperCollins Publishers.

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Video Games Are So Back / So Over Sep 21, 2026

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This Week on Post Games:

The Mail Bag Is Open: Lots of Questions! Lots of Answers!
Patreon Bonus: More Questions! More Answers!

Guests:

Post Games listeners!

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Art & Music:

Logo and Show Art: James Bareham
Theme: Mark Sparling
Additional music: Epidemic Sound

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Fire Emblem: The Rise, Fall, Rise, Fall, and Rise Sep 14, 2026

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This Week on Post Games:

Act 1: Fire Emblem’s Many False Starts
Act 2: Fire Emblem Rises from the Ashes
Patreon Bonus: A Zelda Expert on the Ocarina of Time’s Controversial Design
Act 3: Why We Quit Games We Love

Guests:

Nadia Oxford: the co-host of Axe of the Blood God and author of From Pixels to Prose: What Video Games Taught Me About Storytelling
Max Nichols: game designer and head of Hyrule Interviews

Contributor Segment:

Najay Greenidge, one more round
Nick Yee: co-founder of Quantic Foundry

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Show Notes:

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Art & Music:

Logo and Show Art: James Bareham
Theme: Mark Sparling
Additional music: Epidemic Sound

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The History of Wolverine (And His Games) Sep 07, 2026

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This Week on Post Games:

Act 1: The History of Wolverine in Comics
Act 2: Wolverine’s Life as a Pop Culture Icon
Patreon Bonus (Available to everyone): The History of X-Men Games

Guests:

Connor Goldsmith: Comics writer, host of CEREBRO.

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Show Notes:

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Art & Music:

Logo and Show Art: James Bareham
Theme: Mark Sparling
Additional music: Epidemic Sound

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How Retro Handhelds Hijacked Your Algorithm Aug 31, 2026

Show notes

This Week on Post Games:

Act 1: The Rise of the Retro Handheld
Act 2: Can Retro Handhelds Go Mainstream?
Patreon Bonus: The Perfect Handhelds for Every Price Range
Act 3: The Big Announcements from Gamescom

Guests:

Russ Crandall: Host of Retro Game Corps
Giovanni Colantonio: Editor-at-large, Polygon

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Show Notes:

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Sponsors:

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Art & Music:

Logo and Show Art: James Bareham
Theme: Mark Sparling
Additional music: Epidemic Sound

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The Perfect Game Review Doesn't Exist Aug 24, 2026

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This Week on Post Games:

Act 1: A Game Review Is the Possible Impossible
Act 2: Written Reviews Aren’t Dead Just Yet
Act 3: Better Living Through Game Reviews
Patreon Bonus: How to Have Richer Conversations about Games

Guests:

Chris Donlan: critic, essayist, and author

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Show Notes:

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Art & Music:

Logo and Show Art: James Bareham
Theme: Mark Sparling
Additional music: Epidemic Sound

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Everything You Should Know About Fighting Games Aug 17, 2026

Show notes

This Week on Post Games:

Act 1: A History of the Fighting Game Genre
Act 2: How to Get into Fighting Games
Act 3: Why Marvel Tokon Is Getting All the Hype
Patreon Bonus: The 5 Ingredients of a Perfect Summer Game

Guests:

Ash Parrish: Senior reporter, Kotaku

Bonus Episodes and Segments!

Subscribe at Patreon.com/PostGames for only $5. Get bonus episodes, extra segments, and ad-free episodes. Works on every podcast app, so you can listen wherever you'd like!

Show Notes:

Want full show notes for free, including links to everything we mention? Visit www.post.games

Sponsors:

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Factor 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.

Art & Music:

Logo and Show Art: James Bareham
Theme: Mark Sparling
Additional music: Epidemic Sound

All interviews are edited for concision and clarity.

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