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
139: Celeste [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:22:54
We climb the mountain in Celeste. Developer: Extremely OK Games | Publisher: Extremely OK Games | Initial Release: January 25, 2018 Flora, Mike, Moe and special guest Frozen Flygone collect berries, dash and face dark re…
138: Life is Strange [Episode 1 – Chrysalis] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:31
We travel to Arcadia Bay in Life is Strange, Episode 1. Developer: Dontnod Entertainment | Publisher: Square Enix | Initial Release: January 30, 2015 Jacob, Mike and Flora travel to the Pacific Northwest, get really angs…
137: Emily is Away Too [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:33:12
We are looking at you through the glass in Emily is Away Too. Developer: Kyle Seeley | Publisher: Kyle Seeley | Initial Release: May 26, 2017 Jacob, Mike, Katie and special guest Travis Colenutt get friend-zoned, drink u…
136: Star Fox 64 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:28
We shoot for the stars in Star Fox 64. Developer: Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development | Publisher: Nintendo | Initial Release: June 30, 1997 Jacob, Moe and special guest Mike Towndrow plan a trip to Nintendo Ne…
135: Year In Review for 2021 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:02
We revisit 2021 in our Year in Review episode! Players: Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt), Mike Ruffolo (@ruffolom) & Moe Murtadi (@mmurtadi) Web: LeftBehindGame.Club | Twitter: @LeftBehindClub | Instagram: @LeftBehindGameCl…
134: Wide Ocean Big Jacket [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:50
We visit the beach with our cool aunt and uncle in Wide Ocean Big Jacket. Developer: Turnfollow | Publisher: Tender Claws | Initial Release: January 22, 2020 Jacob, Mike and Moe talk about the bird and bees, watch birds…
133: Sayonara Wild Hearts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:57
We participate in a synthpop fever dream in Sayonara Wild Hearts. Technical note: there is some minor background noise between 7:30-12:30. Developer: Simogo | Publisher: Annapurna Interactive | Initial Release: September…
132: Dead Cells [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:18
We take control of a corpse in a dungeon in Dead Cells. Developer: Motion Twin & Evil Empire | Publisher: Motion Twin & Playdigious | Initial Release: May 10, 2017 (Early Access) Jacob, Mike, and special guest Adam Gumbe…
131: Hades [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:50
We make our way through many layers of hell in Hades. Developer: Supergiant Games | Publisher: Supergiant Games | Initial Release: September 17, 2020 Jacob, Mike, Moe and special guest Flora Merigold dive into their know…
130: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild [Part 2] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:27:27
We continue the conversation on one of the greatest games of the generation in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Developer: Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development | Publisher: Nintendo | Initial Release: Ma…