Best Game Deflators Podcasts (2025)

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The Game Deflators E358 | Silksong Backlash & Switch 2 Dev Kit Snub 53:14

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This week, John and Ryan kick things off with some fresh gaming pickups. John dives into his full playthrough of Neva, sharing thoughts on its emotional beats and visual storytelling, and gives a first-timer’s take on Beyblade Episode 1—no nostalgia goggles, just curiosity about the hype. Ryan’s been hands-on with Hollow Knight: Silksong, and while…

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Episode 6: Season 5 | Episode 6: Previewing Towson with Wayne 36:47

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Mason is away from the microphone today as Jordan and guest host Wayne talk football's upcoming battle with Towson, and a host of other topics from around the college football landscape.

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Episode 5: Season 5 | Episode 5: A win is a win, Recapping NIU 30:55

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Jordan and Mason recap football's too-close-for-comfort win over Northern Illinois.

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Episode 4: Season 5 | Episode 4: Ryan Howerton Interview + NIU Preview 29:26

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Offensive lineman Ryan Howerton joins the podcast to talk the #FreeGrandma movement and Terps football. Jordan and Mason preview the upcoming Friday night matchup against NIU.

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The Game Deflators E357 | PAX West 2025 Indie Games + VGP & PlayAsia De Minimis 52:26

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This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, John and Ryan dive into a whirlwind of gaming goodness. Ryan returns from PAX West 2025 with fresh impressions, indie highlights, and a few surprises from the show floor. Meanwhile, John wraps up his journey through Final Fantasy VI with final thoughts on its legacy and storytelling, then jumps into the lush…

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Episode 3: Season 5 | Episode 3 - Football Takes Down FAU, 39-7 36:03

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Maryland football took down FAU, 39-7, to begin its season. Jordan and Mason breakdown the positive and negatives in the squad's first game

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Richards: Patrick Finley interview, Jerry Jones has a weird explanation for trading Parsons (Hour 4) 40:08

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Richards: Mike Golic Jr. interview, Jerry Jones tries to explains the Parsons trade (Hour 3) 42:34

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Richards: Chris Emma, Sparky Fifer interviews (Hour 2) 43:44

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Richards: The Packers traded for Michah Parsons (Hour 1) 26:53

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Episode 2: The Terptalk Podcast Season 5 | Episode 2 - Football Roster Breakdown 1:07:48

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Jordan and Mason are back with a full episode! The guys review the non-rev sports and dive into the football roster.

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The Game Deflators E356 | Silksong Is Breaking the Industry & Critical Role Ditches Daggerheart? 55:35

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In this week’s episode of The Game Deflators, John and Ryan dive into their latest pickups—from video games to spicy new Magic: The Gathering cards—and share updates on what’s been dominating their playtime lately. But the real chaos begins with the ripple effect of Hollow Knight: Silksong’s release date announcement, as developers scramble to dodg…

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Episode 1: The Terptalk Podcast Season 5 | Episode 1 - YoungTerps No More. 5:43

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The original YoungTerps are back! Jordan returns after a four-and-a-half-year hiatus. He and Mason preview the 5th season of the newly rebranded Terptalk Podcast (formerly known as the YoungTerps).

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Makhlouf: Chris Emma on what to look for coming out of Bears final preseason game (Hour 1) 41:59

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Makhlouf: Andy Martinez on deflated Cubs despite winning series vs Brewers (Hour 2) 40:48

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Herron: Bruce Levine with the latest on Kyle Tucker, Kevin Fishbain talks Bears before final Preseason game (Hour 1) 44:06

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Herron: Matt Fortuna talks CFB before Week 0 and Pat Fitzgerald settles lawsuit with Northwestern (Hour 2) 41:07

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Herron: Vinnie Duber recaps Cubs/Brewers after filling-in on the beat today (Hour 3) 40:22

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The Game Deflators E355 | Palworld Knockoff Hits the eShop?! What Is Nintendo Thinking? 1:14:02

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This week on The Game Deflators Podcast – John and Ryan dive into the cardboard chaos of Magic: The Gathering, unpacking their latest pickups and sounding off on the absurdity of collector booster prices. Is Wizards of the Coast pricing out its own fanbase? Meanwhile, John shares his progress on Final Fantasy VI and The Witcher, revealing whether p…

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Makhlouf: How much should Cubs fans be panicking after the series loss at Blue Jays? (Hour 1) 44:21

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In the entire first hour of the show, Ramie Makhlouf takes your Cubs calls as the team dropped it's 3rd straight series against the Blue Jays this time, and the team falls to 8 games behind the Brewers in the NL Central division.

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Makhlouf: Kaitlin Sharkey breaks down the good and bad of Bears camp (Hour 2) 45:09

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In the second hour, Ramie Makhlouf talks with WGN's Kaitlin Sharkey on what she's seen overall in Bears training camp, he listens back to some of Ryan Poles with Mully & Ruthie Polinsky earlier this morning, and says that he likes the Cubs calling up their top prospect Owen Caissie, but they should've done it earlier in the season.…

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Makhlouf: Will we know this season if Caleb Williams is the Bears' franchise quarterback? (Hour 3) 35:18

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In the third and final hour, Ramie Makhlouf goes over some of Mike Sando's QB tier list and debates if we'll find out this season if Caleb Williams is the Bears franchise QB or not, he then talks with Marquee's Alex Cohen about the recent call up of Owen Caissie and if the main bats on the Cubs roster can figure it out, and lays out a scenario that…

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Richards: Adam Amin shares observations from Bears' preseason opener (Hour 1) 44:29

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Richards: Scott Bair believes the Bears can beat the Vikings in Week 1 (Hour 2) 41:52

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Richards: Patrick Finley talks Caleb Williams' development (Hour 3) 40:16

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The Game Deflators E354 | Nintendo’s Pulls Plug on Charity Event + Switch 2 Cart Upgrade 45:59

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In this week’s episode of The Game Deflators, John and Ryan dive into a treasure trove of gaming updates, pickups, and hot takes: Magic: The Gathering fans won’t want to miss the duo’s latest haul from Edge of Eternities, plus an update on the closure of Strixhaven Year Three in their long-running Dungeons & Dragons campaign. The Game Deflators als…

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The Game Deflators E353 | Nintendo Delivers. Wizards Apologizes. Who Won the Week? 43:50

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On this week’s Game Deflators episode, John and Ryan unbox their latest gaming hauls and share what’s hitting their shelves. The duo then dives into Wizards of the Coast's latest attempt to heal wounds in the D&D community by offering virtual tabletop map access across DnD Beyond. Is it a gesture of goodwill, or just clever cartography? Next, the g…

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The Game Deflators E352 | Game Industry Shockwave: Sony’s Multiplatform Pivot + Microsoft’s Price Drop 51:01

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In this week's episode of The Game Deflators, John and Ryan tackle a dynamic mix of gaming news, nostalgic throwbacks, and anime hype. They kick things off with a breakdown of the latest One Piece anime episode and dive into their current progress reading the manga. Ryan then shares his newest Magic The Gathering pickups as John contemplates his ne…

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Makhlouf: Are you on edge with the Cubs as the Brewers elevate in the standings? (Hour 1) 43:30

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Ramie Makhlouf opened his show by discussing how the Brewers have overtaken the Cubs for first place in the NL Central. Later, he shared his goals for the Bears in this upcoming season.

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Makhlouf: Scott Bair talks the level intensity that's being shown at Bears camp (Hour 2) 41:54

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In the second hour, Ramie Makhlouf welcomed on Marquee Sports Network reporter Scott Bair to discuss the latest Bears storylines after their first practice Wednesday. Later, Makhlouf asked listeners what they believe the Cubs' biggest need is as the trade deadline looms.

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Makhlouf: Sahadev Sharma believes there will more sellers at trade deadline than people think (Hour 3) 39:54

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In the final hour, Ramie Makhlouf was joined by Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic to discuss the Cubs' needs as the trade deadline looms. Later, Makhlouf listened and reacted to Bears head coach Ben Johnson's press conference from Tuesday.

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The Game Deflators E351 | Microtransactions Gone Wild + RPG Shenanigans 57:36

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John and Ryan are back at it with a jam-packed episode of gaming goodness and industry buzz. Things kick off with their latest gaming-related pickups and what’s currently stealing time from their backlogs. Then it’s onto the mystical halls of Strixhaven, as John leads a recap of their ongoing D&D campaign discussing enchanted puzzles, morally murky…

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Richards: Patrick Finley interview, Ian Happ took losing the leadoff spot well (Hour 3) 40:48

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Richards: Chuck Swirsky interview, which Chicago athlete has the brightest future? (Hour 2) 43:47

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Richards: Cubs players get ready for the All-Star Game, Alex Cohen interview (Hour 1) 44:21

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The Game Deflators E350 | Chaos Emeralds, Market Moves & Nintendo Noise 1:06:59

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This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, John and Ryan share what they've been playing lately, swapping thoughts on new digital adventures and long-time favorites. John recaps his Crit Hit experience packed with tabletop energy and provides an update from the duos ongoing Strathaven Dungeons and Dragons campaign—expect magical mayhem and unexpected…

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The Game Deflators E349 | Anthem Ends, 3DS and Switch Bit Rot + Mario Swings for the Fences 56:51

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In this episode, John and Ryan bring a fastball of nostalgia and digital reckoning to your speakers. The duo dives into EA’s announcement to shut down Anthem's servers in January 2026, dissecting the legacy of a game that promised big but struggled to soar. Then it's a deep-tech discussion as they unravel the silent killer behind your favorite hand…

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The Game Deflators E348 | Sonic Crossovers, Nintendo Vibes & Jet-Ski Nostalgia 40:57

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In this episode of the Game Deflators Podcast, John and Ryan unpack an action-packed week in gaming with a lineup that spans kart racing chaos, collectible card surprises, corporate culture wins, and a splash of retro nostalgia. They kick things off with the wild new Sonic Racing CrossWorlds where iconic franchises like Minecraft, TMNT, and Avatar:…

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Makhlouf: Bob Nightengale interview, what are the Bulls doing? (Hour 3) 40:22

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Makhlouf: Alex Cohen interview, do the Cubs need another 3rd baseman? (Hour 2) 42:15

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Makhlouf: Cubs get back on track, Will Gottlieb interview (Hour 1) 38:31

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NBA Draft Special: Cody Westerlund, Joe Cowley interviews (Hour 2) 47:05

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Chuck Swirsky welcomed on Score teammate Cody Westerlund and then Sun-Times writer Joe Cowley to discuss the Bulls' selection of French forward Noa Essengue at No. 12 overall in the NBA Draft.

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NBA Draft Special: Nick Friedell interview, Marc Eversley press conference (Hour 1) 1:01:10

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Chuck Swirsky reacted to the Bulls' selection of French forward Noa Essengue at No. 12 overall in the NBA Draft and welcomed on Audacy NBA insider Nick Friedell to discuss the activity across the league.

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The Game Deflators E347 | Critical Picks & Racing Tricks: Daggerheart, MTG x FF, and Wave Race 64 56:36

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Strap in for a nostalgia-meets-news deep dive on this week’s episode of The Game Deflators! John and Ryan kick things off with a fresh batch of gaming pickups. Then it's time to roll initiative as the duo shares behind-the-screen updates from their latest Dungeons & Dragons campaign. In the tabletop world beyond their own, the guys examine big move…