Best Geek Media Studios Podcasts (2025)

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GTA 6: How Big Will its Pop Culture Impact Be? – Unlocked 707 1:07:44

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We begin IGN's Xbox show this week by discussing the alleged (but still unconfirmed as of recording) pricing of the Xbox ROG Ally X handheld gaming PC, including what the huge apparent gap in price between the base model and the top-end model means for each one. And then our main topic is around GTA 6: a new Rockstar job listing makes a big but fai…

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Borderlands 4 and Battlefield 6 Are Playing it Safe, But Playing to Their Strengths - Beyond 912 1:22:04

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This week we’re joined by notorious tie-guy Travis Northup, who just dropped his review of Borderlands 4, and who also went hands on with some large scale maps in Battlefield 6 at a preview event. What do these two games have in common, besides being shooters? They’re both shaping up to be returns-to-form for a couple series that haven’t stuck the …

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ASHLEY ECKSTEIN ON PODCASTING, RETURNING AS AHSOKA IN PIECES OF THE PAST

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The ForceCast is BACK!!!This week, Ryan and Brad are joined by Ashley Eckstein to discuss her podcast Hype Friend and her return as Ahsoka in Lego Star Wars: Rebuild The Galaxy Pieces Of The Past. The trio end their discussion with their love for David Eckstein and Disney Parks!

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ASHLEY ECKSTEIN ON PODCASTING, RETURNING AS AHSOKA IN PIECES OF THE PAST

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The ForceCast is BACK!!!This week, Ryan and Brad are joined by Ashley Eckstein to discuss her podcast Hype Friend and her return as Ahsoka in Lego Star Wars: Rebuild The Galaxy Pieces Of The Past. The trio end their discussion with their love for David Eckstein and Disney Parks!By [email protected] (ForceCast.net)

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Is Forza Horizon 6’s Reveal Imminent? – Unlocked 706 1:19:50

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With rumors swirling and Microsoft confirming a Tokyo Game Show livestream, we discuss whether or not we might be about to get a reveal of Forza Horizon 6. Plus: Hollow Knight: Silksong and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle DLC impressions, former Xbox and industry execs weigh in on Xbox Game Pass, and more! 00:00:00 - Intro & Humble Bundle00:03:4…

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25 PlayStation Games Still Coming in 2025 - Beyond 911 1:21:03

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The year is far from over, and some of the biggest game releases are still yet to come - so let’s run down 25 games of various shapes, sizes, genres, flavors and configurations that have our attention for one reason or another. From the obvious big sequels like Ghost of Yotei, Ninja Gaiden 4, and Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2, to smaller offb…

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007: First Light Gameplay Reveal Gives us a View To a Killer James Bond Game - Beyond 910 1:00:38

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This week we break down Sony's surprise 007 First Light state of play and why the game looks like it's going to be Hitman With a Dash of Uncharted, Sleeping Dogs & GTA. It's been a while since we've had a good 007 game and thats looking to change thanks in part to the game's developers history making the Hitman games (which are basically 007 games …

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Hollow Knight: Silksong First Impressions – Unlocked 705 1:08:36

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The long-anticipated Hollow Knight: Silksong is finally out the day this episode publishes, and so we brought in Logan Plant from our Nintendo Voice chat to discuss his thoughts so far after he played it at a recent Xbox event and PAX West. Plus: our reactions to the first gameplay deep-dive of IO Interactive's 007: First Light, a discussion around…

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CAN WE GO BACK: HOW STUDIOS HANDLE THE CHANGING MEDIA LANDSCAPE

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The ForceCast is BACK!! This week, Ryan and Brad celebrate a milestone for The ForceCast!Brad recaps his Disneyland Trip after that and then the guys head to the main topic: Can we ever get back? How does Star Wars and other major franchises break through to an ever-evolving landscape. With so much artificial "hype" how can you connect with the aud…

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CAN WE GO BACK: HOW STUDIOS HANDLE THE CHANGING MEDIA LANDSCAPE

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The ForceCast is BACK!! This week, Ryan and Brad celebrate a milestone for The ForceCast!Brad recaps his Disneyland Trip after that and then the guys head to the main topic: Can we ever get back? How does Star Wars and other major franchises break through to an ever-evolving landscape. With so much artificial "hype" how can you connect with the aud…

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LEGO Batman Looks Like The Best Batman Game in Years - Beyond 909 52:06

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We’re back from gamescom, jetlagged, but excited to have some new and upcoming games to discuss. Capcom had a solid lineup including Pragmata, which doesn’t put puzzles above shooting, but still has puzzles, and probably isn’t a Mega Man prequel. The Resident Evil Requiem demo we had didn’t blow us away, but it also didn’t show too much, and maybe …

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5 Rad Games We’re Playing Right Now – Unlocked 704 1:04:09

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We're drowning in a sea of awesome games this week! Between the three of us, we've been playing a couple of big new releases (Gears of War Reloaded and Metal Gear Solid Delta) and a few hot upcoming games we want to tell you about (Replaced, The Outer Worlds 2, and LEGO Voyagers). Join us! 00:00 - Intro 02:02 - A Bioshock Update 12:15 - Gears of Wa…

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IndyCast: Episode 358

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This episode we have Karen Allen direct from Official indyCast correspondent Mitch Hallock's Terrificon in a fascinating hour long panel, Indyfans magazine creator Junior Jones is interviewed in IJ in the UK, Indiana Mic has a quick Indy Outfit shout out and we have an Indy update from Disneyland Paris!…

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NEWSARAMA PLUS DINING ON BATUU

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The ForceCast is BACK!!This week, Ryan and Brad discuss the latest Star Wars news featuring George Lucas, the new strategy on Rey, and so much more!Then, Abe joins Ryan and they are joined by Kate and Whitney for a trip to Galaxy's Edge for a trip through the planet trying food and drinks. Hear which dishes and drinks came out on top!…

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NEWSARAMA PLUS DINING ON BATUU

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The ForceCast is BACK!!This week, Ryan and Brad discuss the latest Star Wars news featuring George Lucas, the new strategy on Rey, and so much more!Then, Abe joins Ryan and they are joined by Kate and Whitney for a trip to Galaxy's Edge for a trip through the planet trying food and drinks. Hear which dishes and drinks came out on top!…

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BioShock 4’s Development Hell – Unlocked 703 1:18:29

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We react to a new since-confirmed report that 2K's new BioShock game continues to find its footing. We discuss where the project is and what the BioShock IP still means to gamers. Plus: Helldivers 2's upcoming Xbox release looks to be extra special thanks to an apparent Halo: ODST crossover, another Xbox exclusive appears to be canceled, and more! …

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We’re Eating Good With Battlefield 6 and Grounded 2 – Unlocked 702 1:22:57

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This week on Unlocked, we dive into the finer details of Battlefield 6 after a hands-on preview and find a return to form for EA’s long-running shooter franchise. But we also dig into Grounded 2’s early access to see how Obsidian keeps cooking up good games for 2025. We also look at the latest Game Pass revenue numbers in contrast to the recent lay…

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Battlefield 6 Looks Like Donkey Kong Bananza Directed By Michael Bay - Beyond 908 1:15:37

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This week, we’re talking about the literally groundbreaking new destruction physics in Battlefield 6, which looks to be almost on par with Donkey Kong Bananza’s smashability, but in an obviously very different way. We’re also chatting with the developers of Ninja Gaiden Ragebound about the throwback platformer’s NES roots, and sharing some of the g…

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Xbox Backs Off of $80 Games…For Now – Unlocked 701 1:23:34

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Lots to talk about this week! We start by discussing the latest releases and games we're previewing, including Grounded 2, Ninja Gaiden Ragebound, and Shinobi: Art of Vengeance. Then we hit on Helldivers 2 making a surprise jump to Xbox, chat about the rumored pricing for the Xbox ROG Ally handheld, celebrate Hollow Knight: Silksong being playable …

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IndyCast: Episode 357

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In this episode Official IndyCast Correspondent Mitch Hallock asks you for your questions for Karen Allen, we have the return of Ron with Indy Trivia and we take a look at Regal Robot's newly revealed high-end Indy replicas!By [email protected] (ForceCast.net)

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Tech Trends, Toddlers, & Tribalism with Chris Hackney 35:45

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What does it take to turn social media into a serious business driver for B2B companies? Chris Hackney, Chief Product Officer at Meltwater, joins the show to unpack how his team connects social engagement to pipeline and revenue. In this episode, we dive into Meltwater’s approach to content strategy, channel differentiation, and analytics that prov…

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Fighting Yourself is Fun in Wuchang Fallen Feathers - Beyond 907 45:07

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From forgotten peripherals to bizarre trends, we're taking a wild trip through PlayStation's strangest hardware. Plus, Jada shares her early impressions of Wuchang: Fallen Feathers. This week we're going retro, weird, and very PlayStation. 00:00 - Intro01:00 - Wuchang: Fallen Feathers18:06 - PlayStation’s Best, Worst and Weirdest Experimental Produ…

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Former Xbox Exec on the Past, Present, and Future of Xbox – Unlocked 700 1:28:01

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Former Xbox executive Greg Canessa – creator of Xbox Live Arcade – joins us for our 700th episode to share some awesome inside-baseball stories from his days at Xbox. He also talks about his perspective on Xbox today from the business side of things (including his thoughts on the Activision-Blizzard acquisition), as well as how he feels about Xbox'…

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EMMY NOMINATIONS, A STAR WARS SUPERMAN, AND VOICEMAILS!

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The ForceCast is BACK!!This week, Ryan and Brad open the show discussing their review of Superman and how David Corenswet is a massive Star Wars fan. They end the opener discussing the Emmy noms for Andor and who was snubbed.Then they turn it over to the audience as they discuss Bossk's real name, Star Tours, and TV Show productions!…

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EMMY NOMINATIONS, A STAR WARS SUPERMAN, AND VOICEMAILS!

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The ForceCast is BACK!!This week, Ryan and Brad open the show discussing their review of Superman and how David Corenswet is a massive Star Wars fan. They end the opener discussing the Emmy noms for Andor and who was snubbed.Then they turn it over to the audience as they discuss Bossk's real name, Star Tours, and TV Show productions!…

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How Does EA's Skate Compare to Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 - Beyond 906 49:12

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It’s a good time to be a fan of skateboarding video games, between Activision’s remakes fo Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 out now, plus EA’s long-awaited reboot of Skate (Sorry, “skate.”) arriving sometime in the foreseeable future. Nick had a chance to spend a few hours in the open world, and while the free-to-play live-service aspect is rubbing a l…

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Challenging the Status Quo in Social Strategy with Jermaine Peguese 44:10

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How do you build a higher education brand that feels personal, relevant, and rooted in real-world value? Jermaine Peguese, Owner and Lead Strategist of EJST Marketing, shares how his team taps into authentic storytelling, community conversations, and industry voices to connect with today’s learners. From launching content series like Next Pulse at …

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Ghost of Yotei Looks Like a Bigger, Meaner and Prettier Spin on Tsushima - Beyond 905 57:41

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Sucker Punch finally gave us our long-awaited look at Ghost of Yotei in action, and while it’s certainly looking like a gorgeous successor to Tsushima that’ll put the PS5 through its paces, it’s hard not to compare it to one of this year’s other big open-world samurai game, Assassin’s Creed Shadows. While there will definitely be some familiar them…

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The Depressing Aftermath of Xbox’s Huge Layoffs – Unlocked 699 1:23:23

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We sort through the aftermath of Xbox's devastating layoffs from last week, including updates on the status of where Perfect Dark was, what's left of the Turn 10 team, how Microsoft's AI investments may have played a part in all of this, and much more. 00:00:00 - Intro00:03:42 - Perfect Dark 00:16:40 - The Future for Halo 00:26:05 - Elder Scrolls O…

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The one about Storytelling vs Bullet Points, Back to the Future at 40 and the film, 28 Years Later - TG127 1:16:08

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The one about Storytelling vs Bullet Points, Back to the Future at 40 and the film, 28 Years Later - TG127 00:00:00 Introduction Here are your hosts, Roger and Pascal. 00:003:36 In the News A selection of announcements and news releases from the world of marketing and technology that caught our attention. 00:16:35 Content Spotlights ROGER: The film…

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10 RAPID FIRE QUESTIONS FROM CHATGPT

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The ForceCast is BACK!!!This week, Ryan and Brad discuss Jurassic World Rebirth and Brad's reaction to the movie and the fandom.Then, the show gets weird from there. Ryan had ChatGPT create questions for them and it ranges from weird to funny to surprisingly deep. Along the way a few friends call in.…