Games Are Just Their Advertising Platform – 2 Nerds In A Pod Ep. 391

Games Are Just Their Advertising Platform – 2 Nerds In A Pod Ep. 391

Author: Lam Guluka & @macktion September 23, 2026 Duration: 59:31
Episode 391 where we talk a new Analog offering, a new Zelda Timeline, Baba is You boardgame, the many ways to beat Dark Souls, and in our Sound Test feature, reveal the mystery sound from episode 351 while we share a new challenge! Join the conversation with us LIVE every Monday on twitch.tv/2nerdsinapod at 9pm […]

Every Tuesday night, the microphones warm up for a conversation that feels like hanging out in a friend’s basement, debating the games that define our hobby. 2 Nerds In A Pod: A Video Game Podcast is the weekly result, hosted by stand-up comedian Lam Guluka and tech geek @macktion. Their perspective is rooted in the couch co-op era, but their discussions are fiercely contemporary. You’ll hear them dissect the latest industry news, from controversial game launches and intriguing Kickstarter campaigns to the often-overlooked legal intricacies shaping video games. It’s not just analysis, though; the show thrives on deep-cut nerd trivia and the kind of passionate, informed debates that only two lifelong gamers can have. What truly sets this podcast apart is its interactive heart. The episodes are built with listener participation in mind, originally broadcast live to include real-time reactions and questions. This creates a communal, evolving dialogue rather than a static monologue. After the live Tuesday broadcast, the polished audio lands in your feed every Wednesday, preserving all the energy, inside jokes, and insightful tangents. Tune in for a blend of humor, technical knowledge, and genuine camaraderie, a show where the hosts’ friendship is as central to the experience as their expertise. This is a video game podcast that understands the culture surrounding the console, making each episode a dynamic and engaging listen for anyone who loves this world.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

2 Nerds In A Pod: A Video Game Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Forever Longing for WOW – 2 Nerds In A Pod Ep. 392 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:18
Episode 392 where we talk about an auspicious anniversary, The 3rd Video Game Curse, HBM RAM, Physical Editions, and more! Join the conversation with us LIVE every Monday on twitch.tv/2nerdsinapod at 9pm CST. Viewer ques…
Not Just A Beat – 2 Nerds In A Pod Ep. 390 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:49
Episode 390 features a return of WilhelmShakespeare as guest co-host, for our discussion of Overwatch, Double Dragon, Castlebound, Runescape Theft, and more! Join the conversation with us LIVE every Monday on twitch.tv/2…
Its a Little Bleak in Hardware – 2 Nerds In A Pod Ep. 389 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:22
Episode 389 features our community’s own Ishmobile as guest co-host, while we discuss spying technology in your television, Hardware Prices, an AI Tamagotchi waifu, a reminder that (contrary to Sony’s claims) you are ind…
The Sony Email – 2 Nerds In A Pod Short Episode [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:18
A short episode about Sony’s recent email reminding you that your digital purchases are all limited licenses, but more importantly how it HAS NOT ALWAYS been this way. Join the conversation with us LIVE every Monday on t…
The Ethical Dilemmas of Video Games – 2 Nerds In A Pod Ep. 387 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:05
Episode 387 where we talk a Mega Man X Fangame, an incredible offer from Mack, a Program for making your own NES/SNES games, more digital rights in China, and in our Sound Test feature, reveal the mystery sound from epis…
RAMagedon 2: Secret of the Ooze – 2 Nerds In A Pod Ep. 386 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:24
Episode 386 where we talk previously unreleased games, MORE digital consumer rights in China, early online gaming, the Gameboy, and more! Join the conversation with us LIVE every Monday on twitch.tv/2nerdsinapod at 9pm C…
Innovation is Risky Business – 2 Nerds In A Pod Ep. 385 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:01
Episode 385 features Ghostlight Media’s TQLoudly as guest co-host, where we talk Bethesda, a legal dispute between Character spouse & Player spouse, Asha Sharma, unexpected DLC, and more! Join the conversation with us LI…
An IRL Achievement – 2 Nerds In A Pod Ep. 384 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:18
Episode 384 where we talk University recognition, Pokemon Scarcity, Fan Projects, a Brazilian court getting a gamer his account back, and more! Join the conversation with us LIVE every Monday on twitch.tv/2nerdsinapod at…
Let’s Get Digital – 2 Nerds In A Pod Ep. 383 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:31
Episode 383 where we talk WHICH California senators need to know that gaming is serious business, Trading Card Games, Gamepass Underperformance, Studio closures, and in our Sound Test feature, reveal the mystery sound fr…
The RAM Price Fixing of 2002 – 2 Nerds In A Pod Short Episode [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:16
A short episode where Mack shares a short historical excerpt from a recent lawsuit, contending that the same 3 companies that pled guilty to price fixing in 2002, are up to their old tactics again! Join the conversation…