The Players Podcast

By Brett Lash, Chase Hunter, James Mercer

What's The Players Podcast about?

We talk about anything you play: Video Games, Movies, TV... comics? Basically we talk about the nerdy things we love and sprinkle in a couple handfuls of irreverent humor. Enjoy!

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The Players Podcast episodes:

04.02.2023
E3 is Dead
E3 is canceled for 2023 and The Players discuss why it is most likely dead for good. We talk about what E3 has meant to us and what we think video game announcements will look like in a world without...
03.05.2023
Hogwarts Legacy
We are back! The Players played Hogwarts Legacy and have lots to say! Enjoy! Help the podcast grow and make it even better by reviewing, pledging, and subscribing. http://www.patreon.com/Playerspodcast http://www.facebook.com/playerspodcast http://www.twitter.com/players_podcast [email protected]
09.26.2022
Player's Choice September
The Players talk about the games that they have been playing recently. From Cyberpunk to Crusader Kings and Golf with Friends. Help the podcast grow and make it even better by reviewing, pledging, and subscribing. http://www.patreon.com/Playerspodcast http://www.facebook.com/playerspodcast http://www.twitter.com/players_podcast [email protected]
06.30.2022
June 2022 Game Announcements
In a world devoid of E3, The Players try to make sense of all of the different showcases by breaking them down to the best of the best! Enjoy!!! Help the podcast grow and make it even better by reviewing,...
06.02.2022
Pokemon and EA
The Players discuss the new Pokemon news from the June Pokemon Direct! Then hypothesize what EA's future would look like at Apple, Amazon, or Disney. Enjoy! Help the podcast grow and make it even better by reviewing, pledging, and subscribing....
04.21.2022
To Industry Netflix
The Players discuss the current state of streaming services in the wake of the announcement that the original goliath, Netflix, is experiencing a massive downward trend in subscribers. Help the podcast grow and make it even better by reviewing, pledging,...
03.31.2022
Front Page - March
In a new occasianal format, The Players spotlight some of the current events in the media world. The Batman (non-spoiler) review, Hogwarts Legacy, and the new Playstation Plus tiers are the topics of the first Front Page episode. Enjoy! Help...
03.17.2022
Elden Ring Continued
Now ALL of the Players have been enjoying the world of Elden Ring. As the Players uncover more secrets and delve deeper into the gameplay, the Players expand on their thoughts on what is already a Game of the Year...
03.03.2022
Elden Ring
From Software has done it again. The Players have been lost in the world of Elden Ring! Chase and James lay out their reasons why this game is already an early contender for Game of the Year. Enjoy! Help the...
02.13.2022
Pokemon Legends Arceus
The Players talk about Pokemon Legends Arceus! Brett beat the main story and has LOTS to say! Help the podcast grow and make it even better by reviewing, pledging, and subscribing. http://www.patreon.com/Playerspodcast http://www.facebook.com/playerspodcast http://www.twitter.com/players_podcast [email protected]
02.06.2022
2021 Games Retrospective
The Players break down their experience with games released in 2021. Enjoy! Help the podcast grow and make it even better by reviewing, pledging, and subscribing. http://www.patreon.com/Playerspodcast http://www.facebook.com/playerspodcast http://www.twitter.com/players_podcast [email protected]
01.09.2022
GameStop
Every end leads to a new beginning. The Players reveal their past working for the video game retailer, GameStop. With an extensive history with the company in the past, the Players talk the good, the bad, and the ugly working...
11.07.2021
Players Choice November 21
The Players are back with stories of all the games that they have been playing during October. Brett played Metroid on the new Switch OLED, James is building his dynasty in Crusader Kings III, and Chase is finally achieving a...
09.26.2021
September Nintendo Direct
The Players break down the newest Nintendo Direct from the good to the bad to the... strange. Enjoy! Help the podcast grow and make it even better by reviewing, pledging, and subscribing. http://www.patreon.com/Playerspodcast http://www.facebook.com/playerspodcast http://www.twitter.com/players_podcast [email protected]
09.19.2021
Playstation Showcase
The Players break down all the crazy new trailers and announcements presented in the August Playstation Showcase!! Enjoy! Help the podcast grow and make it even better by reviewing, pledging, and subscribing. http://www.patreon.com/Playerspodcast http://www.facebook.com/playerspodcast http://www.twitter.com/players_podcast [email protected]
09.05.2021
Players Choice September
The Players talk about what they've been playing over the last few weeks from the newly released 12 Minutes to revisiting the modern classic Spider-Man for PS4. We also talk about bonsai trees! Enjoy! Help the podcast grow and make...
08.22.2021
Pokemon Presents
The Players break down the announcements and updates from the new Pokemon Presents! From changes to Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl to massive changes to mainline Pokemon games as we know it, we discuss everything that excites and worries us...
07.26.2021
Valve Steam Deck Announcement
The Players break down the specs and possibilities of Valve's new and ambitious portable PC coming later this year! Enjoy!!! Help the podcast grow and make it even better by reviewing, pledging, and subscribing to The Players Podcast. http://www.patreon.com/Playerspodcast http://www.facebook.com/playerspodcast...
07.19.2021
Players Choice July 2021
The Players discuss what they've been playing lately! Magic Arena, It Takes 2, and Loki on Disney Plus! (No Spoilers!) Enjoy! Help the podcast grow and make it even better by reviewing, pledging, and subscribing to The Players Podcast. http://www.patreon.com/Playerspodcast...
06.20.2021
E3 2021
The Players break down the biggest hits from E3 2021!!! Help the podcast grow and make it even better by reviewing, pledging, and subscribing. http://www.patreon.com/Playerspodcast http://www.facebook.com/playerspodcast http://www.twitter.com/players_podcast [email protected]
06.13.2021
E3 2021 Part 1
It has begun!!! E3 is back and the Players break down the announcements during Summer Games Fest and Ubisoft! Stay tuned for the Devolver, Gearbox, Xbox, and Nintendo coverage next week!!! Help the podcast grow and make it even better...
06.06.2021
E3 2021 Primer
The Players speculate on what we may see during the upcoming digital E3 showcase! After a year without E3, let us know what you want/expect to see! Enjoy!!! Help the podcast grow and make it even better by reviewing, pledging,...
05.08.2021
New Pokemon Snap
The Players ride along a predetermined rail and capture all the things good and not so good about the New Pokemon Snap! Enjoy! Help the podcast grow and make it even better by reviewing, pledging, and subscribing. http://www.patreon.com/Playerspodcast http://www.facebook.com/playerspodcast http://www.twitter.com/players_podcast...
05.08.2021
Players Mini
On this Brettless episode of The Players Podcast, Chase and James talk about MLB The Show 21 and Death Stranding on PC! Enjoy! Help the podcast grow and make it even better by reviewing, pledging, and subscribing. http://www.patreon.com/Playerspodcast http://www.facebook.com/playerspodcast http://www.twitter.com/players_podcast...
04.03.2021
Pokemon Legends Arceus
The Players talk about Pokemon Legends Arceus. Will it be the be the Pokemon game that we have all been waiting for or will it be just another offshoot? Let us know! Enjoy! Help the podcast grow and make it...
03.20.2021
To Industry The New E3
The Players beg the question "What is the future of E3?" Do we need stage presentations? How should big games be announced going forward? Enjoy! Help the podcast grow and make it even better by reviewing, pledging, and subscribing. http://www.patreon.com/Playerspodcast...
02.27.2021
Pokemon Presents
The Players breakdown the new Pokemon direct with all the new big updates, game announcements, and a trip down memory lane! Game Freak is finally giving us a huge step in the direction of making the Pokemon game we have...
02.04.2021
Player's Choice
The Players discuss all that they have been playing recently. From Hollow Knight to Stardew Valley and many more! Enjoy! Help the podcast grow and make it even better by reviewing, pledging, and subscribing. http://www.patreon.com/Playerspodcast http://www.facebook.com/playerspodcast http://www.twitter.com/players_podcast [email protected]
01.21.2021
2020 Games Review
The Players reminisce on big games from 2020! Say goodbye to a shitty year in life but still a great year in video games. We finish it out with our individual Games of the Year! Enjoy!!! Help the podcast grow...
12.17.2020
Cyberpunk
The Players have played Cyberpunk! From gameplay to glitches to the effect on the gaming industry as a whole, The Players pick apart every facet of this game. Enjoy!!! Help the podcast grow and make it even better by reviewing,...
11.12.2020
XBOX Series X Release
Brett has the Series X and has played Assassins Creed Valhalla! The Players talk about the how the next gen has begun and what it means for the industry. Enjoy! Help the podcast grow and make it even better by...
10.29.2020
Cyberpunk Delay
The Players weigh in on the recent Cyberpunk delay just before the dawn of a new console generation. We also go into the less recent delay of Halo Infinite and what that means for the franchise as a whole. Enjoy!!!...
10.01.2020
XBOX buys Bethesda
The Players discuss Xbox's acquisition of Bethesda and it's parent company and the Fallout that comes with it. Enjoy!!! Help the podcast grow and make it even better by reviewing, pledging, and subscribing. http://www.patreon.com/Playerspodcast http://www.facebook.com/playerspodcast http://www.twitter.com/players_podcast [email protected]
09.17.2020
PS5 Games
Playstation has finally announced their release date and price! Along with this huge announcement, we got a lot of games! The Players break down all of the details presented in the PS5 Showcase and discuss whether its worth getting the...
08.20.2020
Player's Choice August 2020
The Players have PLAYED!!! With quarantine in full effect, there has been time to try out some of the latest releases in PC, Console, and VR for the Players. Enjoy!!!! Help the podcast grow and make it even better by...
08.06.2020
XBOX Series X Showcase
The Players break down the announcements at the XBOX Series X Showcase. From Halo Infinite to huge unannounced IPs, does XBOX have what it takes to start this new generation out right? Enjoy! Help the podcast grow and make it...
07.23.2020
The Last of Us Part II Review
The Players have rolled credits on The Last of Us Part II and have LOTS to say. We start with a spoiler free review then lead in to spoiler full review of our experience with the game. Enjoy!!! Help the...
07.07.2020
Valve Index Review
Chase bought a Valve Index. The Players used said Valve Index. Is this the beginning of the future of Video Games? Let's find out! Enjoy! Help the podcast grow and make it even better by reviewing, pledging, and subscribing. http://www.patreon.com/Playerspodcast...
06.18.2020
PS5 Game Event
The Players break down the Playstation 5 Game Reveal Event! We now know what the next generation will look like. From each and every game reveal to the console itself, we lay it all out for you! Enjoy! Help the...
06.11.2020
To Industry Competition
The Players break down the current competition between Microsoft and Sony as we prepare for the next generation of consoles. Enjoy! Help the podcast grow and make it even better by reviewing, pledging, and subscribing. http://www.patreon.com/Playerspodcast http://www.facebook.com/playerspodcast http://www.twitter.com/players_podcast [email protected]
05.21.2020
We're Back!
The Players are BACK! We are catching up with all of the big game news that happened in the last month. Help the podcast grow and make it even better by reviewing, pledging, and subscribing. http://www.patreon.com/Playerspodcast http://www.facebook.com/playerspodcast http://www.twitter.com/players_podcast [email protected]
04.09.2020
Quarantine and Doom
The Players catch up after a bit of self isolation. We talk about what we have been doing to pass the time including DOOM Eternal! Help the podcast grow and make it even better by reviewing, pledging, and subscribing. http://www.patreon.com/Playerspodcast...
03.19.2020
The Road to Next Gen: PS5 Reveal
The Players talk about the big PS5... reveal? Jargon be damned! We break the big parts out and discuss what it all really means. Enjoy!!! Help the podcast grow and make it even better by reviewing, pledging, and subscribing. http://www.patreon.com/Playerspodcast...
03.05.2020
Half-Life Alyx
The Players break down the new gameplay revealed for Half-Life Alyx! Then we conceptualize future games that could benefit from its tech! Enjoy! Help the podcast grow and make it even better by reviewing, pledging, and subscribing. http://www.patreon.com/Playerspodcast http://www.facebook.com/playerspodcast http://www.twitter.com/players_podcast...
02.27.2020
Players Choice
The Players talk about what they have been playing recently as there has been a lull in game releases. Let us know what you what you have been playing recently! Tell us your stories! Help the podcast grow and make...
02.13.2020
The Road to Next Gen Episode 1
This is a series we are presenting to discuss all of the updates surrounding the next generation of video game consoles. We discuss the next generation of Nintendo, Xbox, Playstation, and PC and what that world will look like. Enjoy!!!...
01.23.2020
2020 Game Delays
2020 has already had several gigantic game delays. The Players discuss why these delays have happened and how to prevent these kind of delays in the future. Help the podcast grow and make it even better by reviewing, pledging, and...
01.09.2020
2020 Games
The Players go through 2020 and highlight all the games we are looking forward to! Including the new console generation! Help the podcast grow and make it even better by reviewing, pledging, and subscribing. http://www.patreon.com/Playerspodcast http://www.facebook.com/playerspodcast http://www.twitter.com/players_podcast [email protected]
12.18.2019
2019 Retrospective
The Players take a trip down memory lane and discuss all of the games (we played) in 2019 and name our personal Games of the Year! Enjoy! Help the podcast grow and make it even better by reviewing, pledging, and...
12.12.2019
Sony State of Play
Sony has abruptly released a new State of Play to show what the Playstation has in store for the near future. Was this enough to get fans hyped for what the Playstation has in store? Enjoy! Help the podcast grow...

What's The Players Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Players Podcast episodes:

E3 is Dead

Hogwarts Legacy

Player's Choice September

June 2022 Game Announcements

Pokemon and EA

To Industry Netflix

Front Page - March

Elden Ring Continued

Elden Ring

Pokemon Legends Arceus

2021 Games Retrospective

GameStop

Players Choice November 21

September Nintendo Direct

Playstation Showcase

Players Choice September

Pokemon Presents

Valve Steam Deck Announcement

Players Choice July 2021

E3 2021

E3 2021 Part 1

E3 2021 Primer

New Pokemon Snap

Players Mini

Pokemon Legends Arceus

To Industry The New E3

Pokemon Presents

Player's Choice

2020 Games Review

Cyberpunk

XBOX Series X Release

Cyberpunk Delay

XBOX buys Bethesda

PS5 Games

Player's Choice August 2020

XBOX Series X Showcase

The Last of Us Part II Review

Valve Index Review

PS5 Game Event

To Industry Competition

We're Back!

Quarantine and Doom

The Road to Next Gen: PS5 Reveal

Half-Life Alyx

Players Choice

The Road to Next Gen Episode 1

2020 Game Delays

2020 Games

2019 Retrospective

Sony State of Play