Announcement: Changes to the Podcast

Announcement: Changes to the Podcast

Author: Left Behind Game Club February 1, 2023 Duration: 2:19
It’s the end of an era… the Left Behind Game Club is changing.

Read the full text below or listen to the announcement:

After over 160 episodes over five and half years, our release cadence will be slowing down. Going forward, we will move from a twice-monthly model to a non-regular publishing schedule. We don’t quite know what that cadence will look like yet but we know that it will be much less than 24 shows a year. Please stay subscribed to the feed, though, as you should expect non-regular new audio, like episodes about very long games that we have been dying to play but couldn’t due to the time constraints that come with producing a twice-monthly show, as well as interviews from conventions and updates on some of our new projects.

A few very important pieces of housekeeping:

* Our Discord community will remain active; if you haven’t joined yet, please find it at leftbehindgame.club/discord
* The podcast back catalog will stay up for the foreseeable future although we may migrate podcast hosting platforms this year
* We will send out updates about new episodes via our Twitter (@LeftBehindClub)

You can still find us all of us on the Internet:

* Moe will be on Twitter and Instagram
* Mike will be @ruffolom on all major social platforms or at michaelruffolo.com and michaelruffolo.ca (branding, baby)
* Jacob will be @JacobMcCourt on Twitter and TikTok. You can see his seasonal Video Game Trivia show on YouTube and his written work at TheGamingBrief.ca.
* Katie can be found @lesperak on Twitter and you can listen to Jacob, Travis and Katie’s other podcast, Cutscenes, on all major podcasting platforms.
* You can find Flora’s work at EpilogueGaming.com and follow her on Twitter @ludonarrativefm.
* Travis can be found on Twitter at @traviscolenutt.

So to summarize again, the show is moving to a non-regular publishing model. We aren’t going to commit to the next show or number of episodes per year, so our Discord and podcast feed will be the best places to find updates.

Over the past nearly half dozen years, we have been humbled by the support that you have shown our little independent Canadian video game podcast. With over 100K downloads, six nominations from the Canadian Podcast Awards, and press from Apple Podcasts, PocketCasts, CBC, and more… I think we did alright. Thanks for everything, and with that, my friends, we’ll see you when we see you.

Ever find yourself wanting to talk about a game long after the credits roll, or maybe you just need a friendly crew to guide you through a classic you missed? That’s the exact feeling Left Behind Game Club: A Video Game Podcast captures. It’s less a formal review show and more like hanging out with a group of passionate friends who treat games like a great book club picks apart literature. The hosts-Jacob, Mike, Moe, Katie, Flora, and Travis-bring a mix of perspectives to each discussion, diving into titles both huge and obscure, from brand-new releases to forgotten gems. Their conversations are built on genuine enthusiasm, aiming to be informative and genuinely funny while maintaining a refreshingly positive space in the gaming world. After years of a regular schedule, this podcast now releases episodes on a more organic timeline, whenever the team has something meaningful to share about a particular game. The best way to jump in is simple: find an episode about a title you adore and give it a listen. You’ll get thoughtful analysis, personal stories, and the sense that you’re part of the club, all from a show that has evolved naturally over time without losing its core, conversational heart.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Left Behind Game Club: A Video Game Podcast
Podcast Episodes
158: Yakuza 0 [Part 1] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:05
We give no explanations in the first part of our Yakuza 0 series. Developer: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio | Publisher: Sega | Initial Release: January 24, 2017 Katie, Flora, Mike and special guest Imran Khan play minigames, figh…
157: Tacoma [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:24
We become a Peeping (Major) Tom in Tacoma. Developer: Fullbright | Publisher: Fullbright | Initial Release: August 2, 2017 Jacob, Katie and Mike read everyone's emails, get a little bit scared and then become subcontract…
156: Grim Fandango [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:47
We travel to the Land of the Dead in Grim Fandango. Editor's Note: Katie's mic did not record properly, so apologies for the lower-than-normal recording quality. Developer: LucasArts | Publisher: LucasArts | Initial Rele…
155: Zero Time Dilemma [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:07:21
We finish the Zero Escape trilogy with a dive into Zero Time Dilemma. Developer: Chime | Publisher: Aksys Games/Spike Chunsoft | Initial Release: June 28, 2016 Jacob and special guest CtrlAltNoob flip a coin, play with f…
154: Bloodborne [Part 2] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:02:59
We beat one of the hardest games of all time in Bloodborne. Developer: FromSoftware | Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment | Initial Release: March 24, 2015 Jacob, Katie and Flora gain insight, debate snakes vs. spider…
153: Doki Doki Literature Club [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:17
We join a high school reading club in Doki Doki Literature Club. Developer: Team Salvato | Publisher: Team Salvato | Initial Release: September 22, 2017 Jacob, Katie, Flora and special guest MissVVitch all join #TeamYuri…
152: Bloodborne [Part 1] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:04
We finally face our fears in the first part of our Bloodborne series. Developer: FromSoftware | Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment | Initial Release: March 24, 2015 Jacob, Moe, Katie and Flora learn how to run after…
PAX West 22 Mega Show (Bonus) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:17
In this extraordinary bonus episode of the Left Behind Game Club, Jacob is joined by Matt aka Stormageddon, Joseph Hooper, and Luke Lewis to share some of their favourite games from the PAX West 22 show floor! We also ha…
151: John Wick Hex [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:23
We dismantle a network of very menacing foes in John Wick Hex. Developer: Bithell Games | Publisher: Good Shepherd Entertainment | Initial Release: October 8, 2019 Jacob, Katie and special guest Travis Colenutt throw our…
150: Paradise Killer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:55
We solve a vaporwave mystery in Paradise Killer. Developer: Kaizen Game Works | Publisher: Fellow Traveller | Initial Release: September 4, 2020 Jacob, Flora and special guest Qwinsie build case files, double jump around…