Best Telltale Studios Podcasts (2025)

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We Play, You Play: Blue Prince 2:26:52

22h ago2:26:52

2:26:52

Heather, Nick and Matt talk about the Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order system and discuss the new puzzle adventure roguelike Blue Prince. Check out our brand new merch at kinshipgoods.com/getplayed Follow us on social media @getplayedpod Music by Ben Prunty benpruntymusic.com Art by Duck Brigade duckbrigade.com For ad-free main feed episodes, our comple…

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Bonus Episode: Composing 16 Sunsets with Bleeding Fingers 58:07

5d ago58:07

58:07

In this special bonus episode of 16 Sunsets, host Kevin Fong talks to composers Christian Lundberg and Russell Emmanuel, of Hans Zimmer's renowned Bleeding Fingers Composers Collective about the creation and evolution of the compelling suite of themes that underscore the 16 Sunsets series. They discuss how they approached the challenge of capturing…

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Grape Pretenders, Part 2 42:05

5d ago42:05

42:05

In this second part of a two-part special, Tom and Henry delve into the scandalous world of wine fraud that shook the fine wine establishment to its core. We unveil the extraordinary tale of Hardy Rodenstock, the mysterious German who claimed to have discovered Thomas Jefferson’s lost wine collection, and Rudy Kurniawan, the Indonesian fraudster wh…

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Console Draft: Sega Dreamcast 1:35:52

8d ago1:35:52

1:35:52

Heather, Nick and Matt draft their favorite Sega Dreamcast games and discuss some more Blue Prince, the final patch for Baldur's Gate 3 and more. This month's We Play, You Play: Blue Prince. Check out our brand new merch at kinshipgoods.com/getplayed Follow us on social media @getplayedpod Music by Ben Prunty benpruntymusic.com Art by Duck Brigade …

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The Grape Pretenders: A history of Wine Fraud 43:53

12d ago43:53

43:53

We are back to escort you on a rollicking journey through the world of wine fraud in “The Grape Pretenders.” In this episode, Henry Jeffreys and Tom Parker Bowlesinvite you to join us as we unravel the outrageous schemes of the past, where fraudsters concocting “authentic” vintages by blending turnip juice, wild fruit, and even a dash of lead oxide…

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The Last of Us and Zombie Games 2:23:56

15d ago2:23:56

2:23:56

Heather, Nick and Matt discuss The Last of Us and the Zombie video game genre at large, Blue Prince, Celeste, Barbecue and more. Check out our brand new merch at kinshipgoods.com/getplayed Follow us on social media @getplayedpod Music by Ben Prunty benpruntymusic.com Art by Duck Brigade duckbrigade.com For ad-free main feed episodes, our complete b…

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The Burton Snatch: Jamie Allsopp & The Ipa Revolution 50:22

19d ago50:22

50:22

In this episode of Intoxicating History, we take you on a spirited journey through the wild world of British beer. Henry Jeffreys and Tom Parker Bowles, recount how a bold 1718 letter—declaring war with Spain over a bloated drinks bill—set the stage for the fascinating tale of IPA. Together, we explore the rise, fall, and revival of Allsopp’s legen…

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Bonus Episode: Rob Kelso - Inside the Cathedral of Mission Control 47:50

19d ago47:50

47:50

In this bonus episode of 16Sunsets, we present the interview performed Kevin Fong and Andrew Luck-Baker with former NASA flight director Rob Kelso—a man whose career spans the whole of the Space Shuttle era and whose stories offer a rare glimpse behind the consoles of Mission Control. From the first flight of Columbia to the secret world of classif…

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A Minecraft Movie + Nintendo Switch 2 Direct 2:08:09

22d ago2:08:09

2:08:09

Heather, Nick and Matt discuss their experience watching A Minecraft Movie and give their thoughts on the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct! Check out our brand new merch at kinshipgoods.com/getplayed Follow us on social media @getplayedpod Music by Ben Prunty benpruntymusic.com Art by Duck Brigade duckbrigade.com For ad-free main feed episodes, our complet…

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From Bibles to Capone: Prohibition in the USA 40:57

26d ago40:57

40:57

Welcome to another unruly chapter of Intoxicating History with hosts, Henry Jeffreys and Tom Parker Bowles. In this episode, we’re unraveling the wild, head-spinning days of America’s Prohibition era. We discover how a noble quest to curb alcohol ended up giving birth to a veritable carnival of bootleggers, speakeasies, and legal loopholes that onl…

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Two Point Museum with Mike Drucker 1:50:22

29d ago1:50:22

1:50:22

Mike Drucker (The Tonight Show, Nintendo) returns to the show to discuss his new book Good Game, No Rematch: A Life Made of Video Games (available 4/1/25) and the museum management sim game Two Point Museum! They also discuss more of Assassin's Creed Shadows, Avowed, Disney Villans Cursed Cafe and more. Check out our brand new merch at kinshipgoods…

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Columbia Returns 57:38

1M ago57:38

57:38

April 12th 1981. Bob Crippen and John Young are in orbit around the Earth. Travelling at 17,500 miles an hour, with the world turning majestically beneath them, they witness 16 sunrises and sixteen sunsets every 24 hours. They have survived the violence of launch but the mission has run into a potential life-threatening problem. Crippen has just be…

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Rome Part 2: The Empire Strikes Bacchus 37:21

1M ago37:21

37:21

In this episode of Intoxicating History Tom Parker Bowles and Henry Jeffreys get together for another round of wine-fuelled storytellin, delving deeper into the indulgent, decadent world of Ancient Rome. In the The Empire Strikes Bacchus we explore the lavish and legendary banquets of Roman high society. Step into the extravagant dining hall of Tri…

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Assassin's Creed Shadows First Impressions + Street Fighter II Documentary 1:51:56

1M ago1:51:56

1:51:56

Heather, Nick and Matt talk through their first impressions of Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Shadows and discuss the Street Fighter II documentary "Here Comes A New Challenger". Check out our brand new merch at kinshipgoods.com/getplayed. Follow us on social media @getplayedpod. Music by Ben Prunty benpruntymusic.com. Art by Duck Brigade duckbrigade.c…

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Rome Part 1: What did the Romans Ever Do for Us? 39:13

1M ago39:13

39:13

In this episode of Intoxicating History, Henry, Jeffreys and Tom Parker Bowles travel back 2,000 years to ancient Rome to ask the big question: What did the Romans ever do for us—wine‑wise? From Pliny the Elder’s hangover cure of raw owl eggs in wine (yes, really) to the scandalous Bacchanalian rites that terrified senators into banning women from …

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Episode 300: Top 300 Games 3:03:32

1M ago3:03:32

3:03:32

It's the 300th episode of Get Played! To celebrate the momentous occasion Heather, Nick and Matt take a look at Metacritic's top 300 games. Check out our brand new merch at kinshipgoods.com/getplayed. Follow us on social media @getplayedpod. Music by Ben Prunty benpruntymusic.com. Art by Duck Brigade duckbrigade.com. For ad-free main feed episodes,…

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Columbia Rising 46:49

2M ago46:49

46:49

April 12 1981. STS-1. Space Shuttle Columbia now stands proud on pad 39A at Cape Canaveral. After more than a decade of development, planning and assembly, NASA approaches its moment of truth. The most complex flying machine ever built, two and half million moving parts, hundreds of mission critical components with no back up, brought together in a…

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The Martini Files: The history of the perfect cocktail 42:04

2M ago42:04

42:04

In this episode of Intoxicating History, we get up close and personal with everything Martini as we chat with our brilliant guest, author, FT Columnist and Martini Queen, Alice Lascelles. Tom Parker Bowles and Henry Jeffreys dive into the quirky history of the martini—from its early days as a medicinal elixir with a dash of ginger, to the iconic co…

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25 Years of Playstation 2 2:02:28

2M ago2:02:28

2:02:28

It's the 25th anniversary of the Playstation 2 and Heather, Nick and Matt discuss their memories of the console, their favorite games, the PS2's impact on gaming and more. Take the audience survey here: gum.fm/getplayed Check out our brand new merch at kinshipgoods.com/getplayed. Follow us on social media @getplayedpod. Music by Ben Prunty benprunt…

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Chartreuse To ‘wreck-The-Hoose’ Juice: Monks And The Art Of Distillation 40:16

2M ago40:16

40:16

In this episode, Tom Parker Bowles and Henry Jeffreys unravel the enigmatic legacy of monastic mixology. They explore how medieval monks, driven by both spiritual devotion and scientific curiosity, transformed the art of distillation into a craft that yielded some of history’s most fascinating elixirs. We delve into the creation of the herbaceous, …

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Baldy's Gate 1:48:19

2M ago1:48:19

1:48:19

Heather, Nick and Matt draft their favorite bald video game characters and discuss Keep Driving, Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, Avowed and the Anbernic RG34XX. Check out our brand new merch at kinshipgoods.com/getplayed. Follow us on social media @getplayedpod. Music by Ben Prunty benpruntymusic.com. Art by Duck Brigade duc…

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Bonus Episode: Terry White – Tile by Tile – Protecting The Shuttle 40:27

2M ago40:27

40:27

As we get nearer to STS-1 and that first all-up test of Space Shuttle Columbia, we wanted to take a look at one of the technical challenges that caused that first launch to slip back from 1979 to 1981: the thermal protection system that kept the extreme temperatures of launch, life in orbit, and re-entry from damaging the spacecraft and putting the…

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Johnnie Walker: The Spirit That Ruled The World 44:05

2M ago44:05

44:05

In this episode of Intoxicating History, hosts Henry Jeffreys and Tom Parker Bowles unscrew and pour a liberal measure of the scandalous saga of Johnnie Walker—a Scotch that started as a modest blend in a small Ayrshire grocers and skyrocketed to become a global currency of power and prestige. We dive into the racy world of whisky where a simple bo…

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Marvel Rivals with Cody Ziglar 1:42:46

2M ago1:42:46

1:42:46

Cody "Zig" Ziglar (Futurama, Miles Morales & Deadpool Marvel Comics) joins Heather, Nick and Matt to talk Marvel Rivals! They talk about hero shooters in general, what Marvel Rivals does right, Netease laying off the North American team, and more. Plus talk of Alan Wake 2, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, Avowed and more. Check out our brand new merch a…

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Wine and Wimples: How Blue Nun sparked a Global Wine Revolution 47:35

2M ago47:35

47:35

It was the wine that took the world by storm—then became a punchline. But behind the once brown and now blue bottle’s retro reputation lies a fascinating story of global wine culture, clever marketing, and unexpected historical twists. In this episode, Henry Jeffreys and Tom Parker Bowles dive into the rise and fall (and maybe rise again?) of Blue …

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Tiers of the Kingdom: Video Game Film Adaptations 2:16:04

2M ago2:16:04

2:16:04

Heather, Nick & Matt discuss and rank their video game movie adaptations! Check out our brand new merch at kinshipgoods.com/getplayed. Follow us on social media @getplayedpod. Music by Ben Prunty benpruntymusic.com. Art by Duck Brigade duckbrigade.com. For ad-free main feed episodes, our complete back catalogue including How Did This Get Played? an…

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WW2 Part 2: From Vines to Victory 28:25

2M ago28:25

28:25

The Nazis are retreating, the Allies are advancing, and the fate of France’s most prized vineyards hangs in the balance. What happens when a desperate army turns to scorched earth tactics? Could centuries of winemaking history be wiped out in an instant? In this gripping follow-up to our deep dive into wine and war, Henry Jeffreys and Tom Parker Bo…

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Abort, Abort, Abort! 1:02:55

3M ago1:02:55

1:02:55

The command ‘Abort RTLS’ was the last thing that astronauts on board the space shuttle wanted to hear from mission control. It meant that one or two of the shuttle’s main engines had failed in the first couple of minutes after lift-off and that the crew’s only hope of a safe landing was a blood-curdling manoeuvre at super-sonic speeds. The Return t…

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Candy Crush Saga 1:16:46

3M ago1:16:46

1:16:46

Nick and Matt dive into the match 3 game Candy Crush Saga, why it's so addictive, if it's even good and more. Plus talk of Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance and Alan Wake 2. Check out our brand new merch at kinshipgoods.com/getplayed. Follow us on social media @getplayedpod. Music by Ben Prunty benpruntymusic.com. Art by Duck Brigade duckbrigade.c…

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WW2 Part 1: Wine, War and the Battle for France’s Vineyards 37:15

3M ago37:15

37:15

When the Nazis stormed into France, they weren’t just after land—they had their eyes on the ultimate spoils of war: France’s legendary vineyards became battlegrounds, not just for soldiers, but for winemakers fighting to protect their lifes’ work from the clutches of the Third Reich. In this episode, Henry Jeffreys and Tom Parker Bowles look at the…

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The Admiral, The Navy, and the Wine That Won the Day 39:15

3M ago39:15

39:15

In this episode of Intoxicating History, Henry Jeffreys and Tom Parker Bowles tell the remarkable story of how Admiral Nelson, fresh from beating the French at the Battle of the Nile, stumbled upon a Sicilian wine that would fuel the Royal Navy and become the most famous wine in the world - for a while at least. Marsala wasn’t just a drink; it was …

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Anatomy of a Firecracker 1:01:50

3M ago1:01:50

1:01:50

Getting the 100 tonne space shuttle orbiter from the pad to orbit demanded a launch system like no other before it. A huge external fuel tank containing hundreds of tonnes of liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen fed the orbiter’s three powerful main engines. But that wasn’t enough to lift the fully fuelled shuttle off the launch pad. Two towering boos…

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Game and Tell: 32X 1:50:13

3M ago1:50:13

1:50:13

Heather introduces Matt and Nick to the Sega Genesis add-on console the 32X. They talk about how it functioned, how it was a classic Sega misstep, the games and more. Check out our brand new merch at kinshipgoods.com/getplayed. Follow us on social media @getplayedpod. Music by Ben Prunty benpruntymusic.com. Art by Duck Brigade duckbrigade.com. For …

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Shaken, Not Stirred: How James Bond’s Drinks Defined an Era 41:19

3M ago41:19

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We’re easing out of dry January by veering off the path of hard history and into the world of a fictional hero. One in which the love of vodka martinis reflects a post-war Britain desperate for glamour and escapism. And whose creator’s obsession with detail—right down to his hero’s champagne choices—tells us as much about the author as it does abou…

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Nintendo Switch 2 Revealed + Tri-Force of Kongs 1:37:51

3M ago1:37:51

1:37:51

Matt, Heather and Nick discuss the Switch 2 reveal and speculate on it's release, talk building a pc, Balatro and Pokémon TCG pocket and build their Tri-Force of Kongs. Check out our brand new merch at kinshipgoods.com/getplayed. Follow us on social media @getplayedpod. Music by Ben Prunty benpruntymusic.com. Art by Duck Brigade duckbrigade.com. Fo…

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Bonnie Dunbar: Orbit By Design 39:16

3M ago39:16

39:16

Before we get back on the road to the historic launch of STS-1, we have another special episode to share with you. This time an interview recorded by Kevin Fong and Andrew Luck-Baker with former mission specialist astronaut Bonnie Dunbar while they were touring the U.S. gathering material for this podcast. She’s now a professor of aerospace enginee…

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Chill Music 1:17:22

4M ago1:17:22

1:17:22

Matt, Heather and Nick are chillin out this week and listening to some chill music from their favorite games. Check out our brand new merch at kinshipgoods.com/getplayed. Follow us on social media @getplayedpod. Music by Ben Prunty benpruntymusic.com. Art by Duck Brigade duckbrigade.com. For ad-free main feed episodes, our complete back catalogue i…

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Games of 2025: A Look Ahead 1:26:43

4M ago1:26:43

1:26:43

Matt, Heather and eventually Nick are back in 2025 and are talking about the games they are looking forward to this year! Check out our brand new merch at kinshipgoods.com/getplayed. Follow us on social media @getplayedpod. Music by Ben Prunty benpruntymusic.com. Art by Duck Brigade duckbrigade.com. For ad-free main feed episodes, our complete back…

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Charlie Bolden: Cold War Warrior 27:27

4M ago27:27

27:27

For this holiday special episode, we’re bringing you something different - a conversation that captures a remarkable moment in space history, told by the incomparable Major General Charles F. Bolden Jr. Charlie, as he's known to his friends, carved a path from the Marine Corps to the stars, becoming not just a fighter pilot and astronaut, but one o…

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Get Anime'd Unlocked: Sonic The Hedgehog OVA Watchalong 1:39:53

4M ago1:39:53

1:39:53

Matt, Heather and Nick watch and discuss the 1996 anima OVA Sonic The Hedgehog! Follow us on social media @getplayedpod. Music by David Schmoll. Art by Duck Brigade duckbrigade.com. For ad-free main feed episodes, our complete back catalogue including How Did This Get Played? and our Premium DLC episodes and our exclusive show Get Anime'd go to pat…

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Monks, Mavericks, and Murder: The Untold History of Champagne 40:23

4M ago40:23

40:23

Get ready for a sparkling journey through scandal, invention, and murder with Intoxicating History. In this episode, Henry Jeffreys and Tom Parker Bowles pop the cork on the truth about champagne: Did the English actually invent it? Spoiler alert—it involves pirates, royal lovers, and a brief diversion into the wonderful world of cider. We meet Sir…

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