The Jeff Gerstmann Show - A Podcast About Video Games

The Jeff Gerstmann Show - A Podcast About Video Games

Author: Jeff Gerstmann | Daylight Media Language: English Episodes: 100
For years, Jeff Gerstmann has been a distinct voice cutting through the noise of the games industry, and that continues here. The Jeff Gerstmann Show-A Podcast About Video Games is exactly what it says, but delivered with a depth and perspective that only comes from decades of being in the trenches. Each week, Jeff draws from a deep well of personal experience, discussing not just the latest releases and industry news, but the broader culture and strange business decisions that shape the medium. The conversation often extends into the essential fuel that powers these marathon sessions-energy drinks-adding a layer of personal, offbeat humor. This isn't a rehearsed presentation or a corporate overview; it feels like getting analysis from a friend who has seen it all, for better or worse. Tuning into this podcast means hearing unfiltered opinions, historical context, and the kind of nuanced discussion that treats video games as both a serious art form and a frequently absurd hobby. It’s a consistent, thoughtful, and often funny download from someone who genuinely loves talking about games, hosted by Jeff Gerstmann and presented by Daylight Media.
Episodes
198: Just In Case You Want To Relive The Glory! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:52:35
Let’s talk a bit about Marathon’s Cryo Archive weekend, Crimson Desert, DRIV3R, Epic’s massive layoffs, PlayStation pulling a grand opening/grand closing sort of thing, Switch 2 manufacturing, how leadership changes lead…
197: This Talking Flower Is Trying To Kill Me [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:44:52
The talking flower from Super Mario Wonder now exists in physical form. Terrifying! Also: Marathon is still extremely great, PSSR gets an update, Nvidia does some astoundingly dumb stuff, Starfield heads to PS5 with new…
196: Oh No, I Get It Now [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:03:53
Marathon has me in a real chokehold, let’s talk about how cool this game is. Also, let’s talk about how cool Pokémon Pokopia is! Cool games! In the news, Nintendo wants a refund, a bunch of questionable Xbox rumors are e…
195: Adam Boyes and the Art of Extraction [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:56:32
Adam Boyes (Vivrato, PlayStation, Iron Galaxy) joins us to discuss the finer art of extraction in Arc Raiders. We’re also talking a lot about the Marathon Server Slam and how that’s really turning me around on this whole…
194: “Xbox Deserves This.” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:12:28
A wild week in news as Xbox honcho Phil Spencer retires and is set to be replaced by someone from one of Microsoft’s AI divisions. What does this mean for the future of Xbox? Also: Sony shutters Bluepoint Games, Evo expa…
193: DICE Summit Interviews & Recap [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:47:02
Jeff is fresh (?) back from Las Vegas with some thoughts about the future of video games. Also: interviews with Greg Kasavin, Amir Rao, Evan Wells, and Chris Kohler recorded moments after their wins at the DICE awards! T…
192: Anime-zing Video Games! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:32:17
Another Nintendo Direct has come and gone, let’s talk about the third-party games on display. Also: Sony officially announces the multiplayer Horizon game, Epic wants to be on the next Xbox on day 1, Baldur’s Gate is com…
191: The Year of Linux on the TV [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:56:51
We’ve been talking about it so much that I finally had to try Bazzite out for myself, let’s talk about some of the early impressions of that! Also: Apex ditches the Switch, 2K announces way too many different editions of…
190: Unreleased Virtual Boy Games [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:01:23
Out of Action is out on Early Access and it’s neat, let’s talk about it! Also: Highguard, the talk around HIghguard, and the talk around the talk around Highguard. Exhausting. Hey, Nintendo’s going to release some unrele…
189: Windows, Am I Right? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:54:14
Playing Astro Bot with the kids leads me to the next natural evolution… replaying Super Mario Bros. Special. Pretty direct cause and effect, there, really. Also: is it just me or is Microsoft kind of messing up at everyt…