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That Pixel Life is a new gaming podcast by veteran podcasters that give a fun look at video games, the industry and the culture surrounding it all. Join Josh Faulkner, Zach Anderson, Shannon Moore, Alaina Grimm and Robby Steltenpohl each week as they dive deep into the video game landscape.

That Pixel Life


    • May 29, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 33m AVG DURATION
    • 354 EPISODES

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    The That Pixel Life podcast is an excellent choice for those seeking a friendly and relatable group of friends discussing topics they enjoy. This podcast serves as the ultimate stress reliever, providing entertaining rants and funny discussions that keep the show lively. It's a true gem that deserves a listen, with the only downside being a slightly long intro and a lack of overall structure.

    One of the best aspects of The That Pixel Life podcast is the chemistry between the hosts. They genuinely enjoy talking with each other, which creates an engaging and entertaining atmosphere. The four hosts - Zach, Josh, Shannon, and Alaina - have top-notch chemistry that shines through in their discussions. Their conversations flow naturally, making it feel like you're listening to a group of friends rather than a scripted show.

    Another great aspect of this podcast is its adaptability. The hosts keep things fresh by focusing on big game releases or finding new ways to spice up the show when there aren't many new games to discuss. This makes each episode unique and ensures that listeners will always find something interesting to engage with.

    While The That Pixel Life podcast has many positive attributes, there are a few minor downsides worth noting. Some listeners may find the intro too long, wishing for a shorter introduction before diving into the meat of each episode. Additionally, there could be more structure overall to provide better organization and coherence throughout.

    In conclusion, The That Pixel Life podcast is off to an incredible start. With its refreshing and informal style, it stands out among other gaming podcasts. The hosts' chemistry and passion for video games make every episode enjoyable to listen to. Despite minor flaws such as the lengthy intro and lack of structure, this podcast is undoubtedly worth checking out for any gaming enthusiast seeking engaging conversations about their favorite hobby.



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    Latest episodes from That Pixel Life

    Episode 346 Spring Forward, Summer Games Are BACK

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 96:49


    This week the boys are all together to talk about Summer Games Fest and what we hope to see, Zach is DYING to talk about Expedition 33 but Shannon has been playing DOOM and Justin is absorbed in Fantasy Life. We also have a spooky spoiler zone with Final Destination and Until Dawn.

    Episode 345 If You Were A REAL Fan You'd Listen To This Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 74:41


    This week all the boys ARE BACK! We talk about some DOOM, the state of the video game industry, and Justin tries to convince Zach and Shannon to play Fantasy Life i. There's even a Spoiler Zone for The Crow if you're into that.

    Episode 344 Messi: The Dark Ages

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 76:46


    This week Zach RIPS and TEARS into Doom: The Dark Ages, Shannon has an awkward elevator encounter with a VIP, and Justin did well in his disc golf tournament. We also talk more about Expedition 33 and do some spoiler talk on Thunderbolts*

    Episode 343 That'll Be 799 XBucks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 74:07


    This week Zach is down with the sickness so Shannon and Justin are here with another CLASSIC episode talking about disc golf, anime, xbox raising the price on everything, layoffs, and the smallest spoiler zone for Thunderbolts*.

    Episode 342 Gamepass, The Gift That Keeps On Giving

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 83:59


    This week the boys are all back together to discuss how questionable Predator Badlands will be after we said "Predator is Back", How awesome Gamepass is despite Shannon not using it even though he PAYS for it, and why Expedition 33 will probably be on everyone's GOTY lists.

    Episode 341 The Todd Howard 2025 Game Awards Presented By Oblivion

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 73:42


    This week Zach was busy cleaning a few crime scenes while Justin spent the day at the movies. We also talk about Oblivion shadow dropping, why SoCal Shannon is dangerous, and Sinners and Warfare in the Spoiler Zone.

    Episode 340 Is It Anime or Bullshit?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 114:12


    This week while Zach's away Justin hosts a "Is It Anime or Bullshit?" quiz during Anime Hour for Shannon to see if he's a true weeaboo or not. We also do more Spoilers for Devil May Cry. Justin is trying hard to finish South of Midnight which is the REAL reason Zach is gone. He won't come back until Justin beats the game.

    Episode 339 PAN-damonium

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 111:48


    This week Zach is back from LA, Shannon needs some water and tots, and Justin did a little spring cleaning to make room for his new pots and pans. We also discuss Switch 2 pre-order delays, Titainfall 3 rumors, and a little spoiler zone for Minecraft and Devil May Cry.

    Episode 338 2 Switch 2 Expensive

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 86:39


    This week we finally got a look at the Switch 2 hardware and some of the games coming out for it! Zach is stoked for the new Donkey Kong game, Shannon's just not thrilled in general, but Justin can FINALLY play as a Moo Moo Meadows Cow in Mario Kart World! Come listen to us go over all the news and speculate about the future of Nintendo.

    Episode 337 The Future of Gaming is NOW

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 85:40


    This week Zach was once again let down by Marvel, Shannon just wants to talk about Xenoblade, and Justin is trying not to die in this current heat wave. We also talk about the Future Game Showcase, Switch 2 Rumors, and of course....more Avowed.

    Episode 336 Birthday Blowouts

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 84:45


    This week Zach tries to talk us through his Google Calendar, Shannon tells us all about his birthday, and Justin has a bone to pick about his used book he got off Amazon. We also talk about upcoming games for 2025, Avowed, and Shannon does some light spoilers for Gladiator 2.

    Episode 335 It's A Nice Day For A White Wedding

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 83:54


    This week Zach is HOOKED on Avowed, Shannon patiently awaits the Birthday Skeleton, and Justin got MARRIED! The boys also talk about weddings past, Silent Hill Showcase, and whatever else comes up along the way! Thank you all for the congratulatory wedding wishes!

    Episode 334 You Biffed It Squid

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 81:13


    This week Zach has fallen and he can't get up, Shannon couldn't even make it out of bed, and Justin crumpled to his knees so hard they bled once he saw the Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3+4 Remaster trailer and could confirm that it is real. We also get derailed so hard about music you'd think you were listening to another podcast entirely, but we bring it back around because everyone has been playing Avowed.

    Episode 333 A Hairy Situation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 74:39


    This week Shannon couldn't make it off the toilet so Zach and Justin hold down the show with tales of Renaissance Festivals past, why Astrobot wasn't just a LittleBigPlanet game, and Justin tries to convince Zach to check out the new Elder Scrolls....I mean Avowed.

    Episode 332 Home For the Holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 132:25


    This week the TPL boys are all back together finally! Tune in to this 2 HOUR LONG episode where Zach discusses his trip from hell, Shannon could care less about the Playstation Showcase, and Justin actually played some NEW games. There's also the mildest spoiler Zone for Captain America: Brave New World

    Episode 331 State of Struggle

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 67:36


    This week Zach is away, but Shannon is back so we can talk about the upcoming Sony State of Play, what's happening in the world of Anime, and we even talk a little Sports Ball. Happy Valentines Day too to everyone out there and I hope none of your chocolates have coconut in them.

    Episode 330 Why Are You So Mad?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 85:43


    This week while Shannon is away Justin ran into "That Guy" on the Disc Golf course and needs to know "AITAH?", Zach reaches his FINAL DESTINATION in the Trailer Trash Park, and there's some games from 2016 that might have been played.

    Episode 329 Relentlessly Horny Vampire Movie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 96:32


    This week Zach's a little late to the party, Shannon simulates some goats, and Justin really wants Zach to play Lords of the Fallen. We also talk about Switch 2 pricing, the Xbox Showcase, and a little movie called Nosferatu.

    Episode 328 2 Nintendo 2 Switch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 107:43


    This week it's another Shannon and Justin Special! Pop a squat and listen to some relaxed takes on hit topics like the Nintendo Switch 2 official announcement, Zach smashing his phone when Marvel Snap got the Ban Hammer, and Justin playing 2023's hit game everyone forgot about Lords of the Fallen. We also have a STACKED Anime Hour over in the Spoiler Zone that you won't want to miss!

    Episode 327 The 2024 GOTY Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 137:10


    It may be 2025, but this week we're going back to 2024 to talk about the TPL 2024 GAME OF THE YEAR! Robby unfortunately couldn't make it, but Mr. Platinum himself Jordan is back in his dungeon to join us as Zach tries to cram Diablo 4 into as many categories as possible, Shannon is CONVINCED that the new Monster Hunter will be the one he plays, and Justin apparently played nothing but remakes.

    Episode 236 Green Enchalada Supremacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 75:04


    HAPPY NEW YEAR! Although the year may be new, the TPL Podcast is anything but. This week we start 2025 off just how you'd expect with Zach having mic issues, Shannon being as enthusiastic as ever, and Justin making a huge mess in his house and boring Zach to death talking about Disc Golf. We talk about some Switch 2 rumors and what we want to see as launch titles and why Balatro deserved it's nomination for Game of the Year.

    Episode 235 The Road to 2024 Game of the Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 99:29


    This week Zach takes a look back at our 2023 GOTY selections, Shannon is FESTIVE as ever, and Justin has had quite the week and it's only Tuesday. We also swing by the trailer park to discuss Superman and have a light spoiler zone filled with Secret Level.   We hope everyone has an awesome Christmas or whatever it is you celebrate and hope everyone has an awesome end to the year.

    Episode 324 Tis The Season For WORLD PREMIERES

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 106:07


    This week all the boys are back together to discuss the Game Awards winners and WORLD PREMIERS, Shannon spreads some holiday cheer, and Zach can't get enough of the new Indiana Jones game. We also take an UNEXPECTED JOURNEY to the spoiler zone so Justin can talk about The War of the Rohirrim movie.

    Episode 323 Too Many Characters Spoil The Broth

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 80:05


    This week Shannon is away, but Zach is BACK! Sit down and listen to some helpful life tips about water heaters, Zach struggle to remember the name of the game previously known as Concord, and how we've waited 28 years for this 28 Years Later trailer.

    Episode 322 NOTHING TO PLAY IS BACK!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 80:20


    That's right Zach is super sick this week so Shannon and Justin take over the podcast to talk about Disc Golf, Black Friday deals, Fortnite, and a spoiler zone chalk full of ANIME (sorry not sorry Zach).

    Episode 321 Suicide Squad Kills The Gaming Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 84:45


    This week Shannon had ADULT stuff to take care of so Zach and Justin carry the show. We talk about how $5 was the right price for Zach to buy Suicide Squad, Justin starts BUGGING out talking about BUG DOME, and of course it wouldn't be a show unless we go off on random tangents. From all of us at the TPL Podcast though we wish you all a happy Thanksgiving and are thankful to all of you for listening to 3 dudes with back problems talk about video games and life each week. We appreciate you all!

    Episode 320 The 2024 Elden Ring Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 95:09


    This week the whole gang is back together so we can discuss the 2024 Game Awards nominees, Dreamworks getting into live action remakes with How to Train Your Dragon, and we solve some cases involving a CERTAIN Golden Idol. Also Shannon and Justin tell Zach how bad he needs to watch Season 2 of Arcane.

    Episode 319 Kids Toys Today Suck

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 96:46


    This week Zach remembered his child's birthday was today so he had "parent" things he had to do, but Justin and Shannon are here to talk about the hard hitting stories like: Shannon's addiction to rental cars, kids toys and why they all involve poop, and what NOT to wear inside a bounce house. If you came here this week for video games then much like Dragon Age getting a GOTY nomination you are out of luck my friend.

    Episode 318 Halloweiners

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 95:51


    This week Zach, Shannon, and Justin discuss how Halloween went and the results of the TPL Halloween Bingo while literally nothing else in the world is going on right now. We also talk about all the helmets Shannon is making, what Marvel has in store for the future, and like a drug dealer Justin convinces Zach to take another hit of Vampire Survivors.

    Episode 317 Airheads and Anime

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 96:33


    This week Zach has That Dad Life to deal with, but Shannon and Justin are here to talk about Halloween candy, the hottest new animes this season, and how much Diablo Vessel of Hatred we've been playing. Tune in Next week to see how we did on our TPL Halloween Bingo Card and be safe out there!

    Episode 316 Vessel of Sickness

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 98:52


    This week Zach falls down the music rabbit hole once again, Shannon watched the MCU of Netflix anime shows, and Justin feels like hot trash, but he's here anyway so we can talk about Diablo 4 Vessel of Hared, some lovely Trailer Trash, and the rebirth of Warped Tour.

    Episode 315 Trick or Tuah

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 104:30


    This week Zach talks about his fashion choices in the past, Shannon caves to peer pressure once again, and Justin reminds everyone just how much younger he is. We also talk about the Gamefreak leaks, some new Nintendo Hardware, and we create our TPL BINGO card for Halloween costumes this year.

    Episode 314 That Dad Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 104:53


    This week is a bit of a mess. Zach had a rough week parenting, Shannon had a rough week in general, but Justin is here to put some pep in everyone's step! Join us as we talk about random life stuff, 343 rebranding Halo, Silent Hill 2 ACTUALLY being GOOD?!, and we saw some ROBOT movies in the theaters this weekend.

    Episode 313 It Was Truely A Vampire Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 70:48


    This week Shannon had "adult stuff" to deal with so Zach and Justin hold the show down to discuss The recent Sony State of Play, an ASSORTMENT of new Trailer Trash, and we take a step back in time to 2010 to discuss what we've been playing.

    Episode 312 Wake Me Up When September Ends

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 65:54


    This week Shannon is back and as energetic as ever, Zach went to the Green Day concert and had "the time of his life", and Justin ran into an old friend....you guessed it, playing MAGIC. We also talk about the upcoming Playstation Showcase, the OFFICIAL Thunderbolts* trailer, and Plucky Squire.

    Episode 311 PS5 PRO-LAPSE

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 82:23


    This week Shannon is away, Zach got food poisoning, and Justin's power went out, yet somehow the PS5 Pro is more disappointing then all of that. We also have a JAMMED Spoiler Zone and for old times sake Zach even had mic issues. WE'RE SO BACK!

    Episode 310 I AM STEVE

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 107:40


    This week SHANNON IS BACK! Just in time too for us to discuss the downfall of Concord, the hottest new video game movie trailer (look out Borderlands), and Sony's new GOTY contender Astrobot. We also trail off about music, Universal's DARK UNIVERSE, and plethora of other things. Pop a squat and enjoy PixelHeads.

    Episode 309 Directly Disappointing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 88:02


    This week Shannon is on call so Zach and Justin headed the podcast with such groundbreaking topics as the recent Nintendo Direct, Shadow beating team Sonic to the ground in the new Sonic 3 trailer, and the target demographic for certain games.

    Episdoe 308 A Visual Treat For The Eyes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 87:52


    This week Zach is excited to talk about more music, Shannon shows off his nips, and Justin actually played some games! We also talk about the announcements that came from Gamescom, a HEFTY heap of Trailer Trash, and what REALLY goes down on the Anthem servers.

    Episode 307 Bit of A Mixed Bag

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 91:12


    This week there isn't a lot of news so the boys go off the rails talking about POTENTIAL news at Gamescom, the hottest new albums this year, and Comic book theories and who even knows what else. It was a bit of a mixed bag.

    Episode 306 Laps and Traps

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 117:46


    This week Zach is excited that Tango Studios is back, Shannon got to drive "kinda" fast, and Justin is sick and tired of the Verizon kiosk at Target. We also talk about Borderlands downfall, D23 announcements, and our top 5 JRPG games.

    Episode 305 Locked Out and Locked Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 85:39


    This week Zach is sick at home so Shannon and Justin hold down the show. Shannon talks about his horrible Monday, Justin reveals some insider info into the Bungie layoffs, and we BOTH saw Deadpool and Wolverine this week and do some *light* spoilers.

    Episode 304 Let There Be Blood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 95:20


    This week Zach is a little late, Shannon is back and he can't stop bleeding out, and Justin is back from San Diego Comic Con where it's always better to ask for forgiveness than permission. There is no Trailer Trash, only DOOM.

    Episode 303 It's For the Love of the Sport

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 143:49


    This week Shannon is still in Mosquito Country, but star player Robby stepped up to the plate so that we could talk about our top 5 sports games of all time, some college football, and even a famous Robby Rantâ„¢ about Star Wars Acolyte.

    Episode 302 One Ring to Flush Them All

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 72:30


    This week while Shannon is in Minnesota Zach and Justin are holding down the fort. We talk about Gamepass increasing it's price, why video streaming services are bullshit, that new Captain America trailer, and why you should never pee with your wedding ring on.

    Episode 301 Happy In-DEPENDS-dence Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 96:37


    This week Zach and Justin revisit the trailer park finally and our local resident has had a major update. Shannon also ate too much for the 4th of July. The year is half over though so we talk about games we need to finish/want to play before the end of the year.

    Episode 300 THIS IS THE ONE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 107:27


    This week we hit EPISODE 300!!! The boys look back at TPL's early days and participate in a little quiz Justin put together about TPL's past episodes. We also enjoyed recording this episode so much the first time that we decided to to it again. Thank you everyone for supporting and listening to us. We love you all and here's to another 300 episodes to come.

    Episode 299 METROID PRIME 4 IS REAL

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 78:23


    This week Nintendo had their big Direct showcase. Zach is very excited for the new Mario and Luigi, Shannon thinks the Switch is a dead console, and Justin couldn't believe Metroid Prime 4 is a real game. Also we're getting a NEW Zelda game?! Crazyness.

    Episode 298 Summer SNOOZE Fest

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 109:52


    This week was the SUMMER GAMES FEST among other conferences like Microsoft and Day of the Devs so Zach is GUSHING about how awesome the new DOOM game looks, Shannon is ready to jump into one of the 80 5v5 looter shooter games they showed, and Justin is HYPED that we're finally getting a new Gears of War so we're gonna go over everything that we saw.

    Episode 297 We Got State of Played

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 114:50


    This week Zach tries to gaslight Shannon into buying ANOTHER Monster Hunter game, Shannon gets down and dirty on some Paper Mario TTYD, and Justin has to avert his eyes at just how ugly the Silent Hill 2 remake looks. We also talk about some of the other games shown during the Sony State of Play and some predictions for Summer Games Fest.

    Episode 296 Fast Fraud

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 75:18


    This week Zach rips on the fast food industry, Shannon is lucky to be alive after camping, and Justin FOLDED and started playing Paper Mario.

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