The Players Podcast

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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!

Brett Lash, Chase Hunter, James Mercer


    • Apr 2, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h AVG DURATION
    • 160 EPISODES

    5 from 33 ratings Listeners of The Players Podcast that love the show mention: hosts, time, great.



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    E3 is Dead

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2023 40:49


    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 E3. 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 player4@theplayerspodcast.com

    Hogwarts Legacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2023 42:32


    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 player4@theplayerspodcast.com

    Player's Choice September

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 46:41


    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 player4@theplayerspodcast.com

    June 2022 Game Announcements

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 64:45


    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, pledging, and subscribing. http://www.patreon.com/Playerspodcast http://www.facebook.com/playerspodcast http://www.twitter.com/players_podcast player4@theplayerspodcast.com

    Pokemon and EA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 37:41


    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. http://www.patreon.com/Playerspodcast http://www.facebook.com/playerspodcast http://www.twitter.com/players_podcast player4@theplayerspodcast.com

    To Industry Netflix

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 57:10


    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, and subscribing. http://www.patreon.com/Playerspodcast http://www.facebook.com/playerspodcast http://www.twitter.com/players_podcast player4@theplayerspodcast.com

    Front Page - March

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 58:17


    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 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

    Elden Ring Continued

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 67:48


    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 contender for 2022. 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 player4@theplayerspodcast.com

    Elden Ring

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 33:30


    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 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 player4@theplayerspodcast.com

    Pokemon Legends Arceus

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2022 43:53


    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 player4@theplayerspodcast.com

    2021 Games Retrospective

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2022 58:15


    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 player4@theplayerspodcast.com

    GameStop

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2022 96:47


    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 for the industry giant. 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 player4@theplayerspodcast.com

    Players Choice November 21

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2021 46:09


    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 long time goal. 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 player4@theplayerspodcast.com

    September Nintendo Direct

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2021 45:18


    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 player4@theplayerspodcast.com

    Playstation Showcase

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2021 62:26


    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 player4@theplayerspodcast.com  

    Players Choice September

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2021 33:19


    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 it even better by reviewing, pledging, and subscribing. http://www.patreon.com/Playerspodcast http://www.facebook.com/playerspodcast http://www.twitter.com/players_podcast player4@theplayerspodcast.com  

    Pokemon Presents

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2021 56:58


    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 about the future of this venerable series. 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 player4@theplayerspodcast.com  

    Valve Steam Deck Announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 17:05


    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 http://www.twitter. com/players_podcast player4@theplayerspodcast.com

    Players Choice July 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 30:18


    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 http://www.facebook.com/playerspodcast http://www.twitter. com/players_podcast player4@theplayerspodcast.com  

    E3 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2021 84:48


    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 player4@theplayerspodcast.com

    E3 2021 Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2021 61:59


    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 by reviewing, pledging, and subscribing. http://www.patreon.com/Playerspodcast http://www.facebook.com/playerspodcast http://www.twitter.com/players_podcast player4@theplayerspodcast.com

    E3 2021 Primer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2021 69:56


    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, and subscribing. http://www.patreon.com/Playerspodcast http://www.facebook.com/playerspodcast http://www.twitter.com/players_podcast player4@theplayerspodcast.com

    New Pokemon Snap

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2021 45:13


    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 player4@theplayerspodcast.com

    Players Mini

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2021 17:24


    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 player4@theplayerspodcast.com

    Pokemon Legends Arceus

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2021 46:18


    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 even better by reviewing, pledging, and subscribing. http://www.patreon.com/Playerspodcast http://www.facebook.com/playerspodcast http://www.twitter.com/players_podcast http://www.twitter.com/players_podcast

    To Industry The New E3

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2021 45:58


    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 http://www.facebook.com/playerspodcast http://www.twitter.com/players_podcast player4@theplayerspodcast.com

    Pokemon Presents

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 56:47


    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 been hoping and dreaming would come for a long long time. 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 player4@theplayerspodcast.com

    Player's Choice

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 49:33


    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 player4@theplayerspodcast.com

    2020 Games Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 107:02


    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 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 player4@theplayerspodcast.com

    Cyberpunk

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 96:57


    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, pledging, and subscribing. http://www.patreon.com/Playerspodcast http://www.facebook.com/playerspodcast http://www.twitter.com/players_podcast player4@theplayerspodcast.com

    XBOX Series X Release

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 49:49


    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 reviewing, pledging, and subscribing. http://www.patreon.com/Playerspodcast http://www.facebook.com/playerspodcast http://www.twitter.com/players_podcast player4@theplayerspodcast.com

    Cyberpunk Delay

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 41:28


    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!!! 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 player4@theplayerspodcast.com

    XBOX buys Bethesda

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 58:56


    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 player4@theplayerspodcast.com

    PS5 Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 84:32


    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 next generation day one.. Enjoy!!!

    Player's Choice August 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 66:06


    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 reviewing, pledging, and subscribing. http://www.patreon.com/Playerspodcast http://www.facebook.com/playerspodcast http://www.twitter.com/players_podcast player4@theplayerspodcast.com

    XBOX Series X Showcase

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 69:31


    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 even better by reviewing, pledging, and subscribing. http://www.patreon.com/Playerspodcast http://www.facebook.com/playerspodcast http://www.twitter.com/players_podcast player4@theplayerspodcast.com

    The Last of Us Part II Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 97:14


    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 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 player4@theplayerspodcast.com

    Valve Index Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 60:44


    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 http://www.facebook.com/playerspodcast http://www.twitter.com/players_podcast player4@theplayerspodcast.com  

    PS5 Game Event

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 128:45


    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 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 player4@theplayerspodcast.com

    To Industry Competition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 68:28


    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 player4@theplayerspodcast.com

    We're Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 85:21


    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 player4@theplayerspodcast.com

    Quarantine and Doom

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 69:01


    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 http://www.facebook.com/playerspodcast http://www.twitter.com/players_podcast player4@theplayerspodcast.com

    The Road to Next Gen: PS5 Reveal

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 32:15


    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 http://www.facebook.com/playerspodcast http://www.twitter.com/players_podcast player4@theplayerspodcast.com

    Half-Life Alyx

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 40:48


    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 player4@theplayerspodcast.com

    Players Choice

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2020 33:35


    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 it even better by reviewing, pledging, and subscribing. http://www.patreon.com/Playerspodcast http://www.facebook.com/playerspodcast http://www.twitter.com/players_podcast player4@theplayerspodcast.com

    The Road to Next Gen Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 58:36


    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!!! 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 player4@theplayerspodcast.com

    2020 Game Delays

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2020 38:42


    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 subscribing. http://www.patreon.com/Playerspodcast http://www.facebook.com/playerspodcast http://www.twitter.com/players_podcast player4@theplayerspodcast.com

    2020 Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 87:47


    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 player4@theplayerspodcast.com

    2019 Retrospective

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2019 105:56


    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 subscribing. http://www.patreon.com/Playerspodcast http://www.facebook.com/playerspodcast http://www.twitter.com/players_podcast player4@theplayerspodcast.com

    Sony State of Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 38:13


    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 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 player4@theplayerspodcast.com

    Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2019 54:55


    The Players played Fallen Order! We also talk a little about our all-time favorite Star Wars game. 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 player4@theplayerspodcast.com

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