Best Alex Fraioli Podcasts (2025)

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Channel Update – Moving Away From Monthly Podcasts 32:54

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Hey all, Quick update episode where I talk about wanting to move away from the podcast format. I'll still be making videos, likely of similar topics, but more on my own terms as time permits.I'll continue uploading that content here on the podcast feed, though.

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262: Jack in Those DATs 1:43:47

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In Japan they call it kugatsu! September sees the addition of a new family member to the cast; food alchemy at the convenience store and beyond; Blast Rush LS explodes onto Steam and Switch; travel plans in the works (again); how to quit your job in Japan; corporations and the cost of living; hunkering down on the worst platforms imaginable; an unt…

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The Value of CRTs and Original Hardware - Hot Pot Gaming Featuring Mr. Jakes 1:53:24

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Mr. Jakes from Basement Brothers joins me to talk about why he thinks CRTs are overrated for retro games. We also talk about the value of physical hardware in video games. Basement Brothers' Website Basement Brothers' YouTube Channel

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Star Ocean EX 1:22:43

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Do you enjoy Star Ocean, but don’t find it extreme enough? This will be rectified! TRIVIA CORNER: Claude C. Kenny’s birth name was Claude Székely.By Ray Barnholt & Alex Fraioli

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Throwing Granblue Shade – OCP Podcast Episode 370 1:22:48

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I once again went to EVO this year, and while I feel like I learned a lot, I also continue to stumble over actively disliking Granblue Fantasy.Moga Factory Artist Black

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261: The Gym 1:46:52

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Haughty enough for ya?! This August, Alex recounts his time spent in southwest Pennsylvania, including games, books, sandwiches, jobs, and films; the mystery of the American mall; flame-broiled personal computing; manual labor around town; a trip to New York to meet the half-sibs; convenience store news!; the modern American highway and the curse o…

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Slave Zero X Developer Interview – Hot Pot Gaming Podcast 1:49:37

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Slave Zero X is intensely stylish, not only in its aesthetic but also in its gameplay. With that, I wanted to discuss with the lead game designer and the developer's CEO on how they achieved that vision, the role the Slave Zero franchise played, their commitment to challenging the player, and how they built the world. Game Links Slave Zero X Websit…

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Sin: The Movie 1:36:43

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We called it Sin… and you will too! TRIVIA CORNER: This film’s subtitle was appended to avoid confusion with the popular indulgence of the same name.By Ray Barnholt & Alex Fraioli

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Making A Difference with Misc. A Tiny Tale Featuring Michael Pearce - Hot Pot Gaming Podcast 1:43:41

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Misc. A Tiny Tale is a 3D platformer focused on building a better world through small acts of kindness. I spoke with the lead developer, Michael Pearce, about his experience in creating the game and how it makes a difference. Misc. A Tiny Tale Links Switch Page Steam Page YouTube Page Website

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260: FWD 2:02:17

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Powerful forces have tried to suppress this show, but we have prevailed. (Well, they forgot to suppress this month.) First off, it's the Summer of Announcements: Listen to Draw Game (drawgamepod.com)!! Download Blast Rush LS (bipedal.dog)!!! And more: Dull chimps; Janeane Garofalo; disc rot; AP English; a Deep Space Nine debrief; Pee-Wee; the Q Sco…

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Local Coverage of the Gaming Industry Featuring Lukas Eggen – Hot Pot Gaming Podcast 2:00:45

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In my eyes, game coverage has almost always been global. So I was surprised when I met Lukas Eggen, who previously covered them locally for Las Vegas Review-Journal. We talk about his experience covering games in Las Vegas and his perspective on the future of gaming journalism. Links:Lukas Eggen's Linktree GameOn Magazine…

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Art of Fighting 1:57:11

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Ray & Alex (a real-life Ryo & Robert) sit down to a treat of an OVA. TRIVIA CORNER: The final 28 minutes of the film were improvised live on air. Wow!By Ray Barnholt & Alex Fraioli

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The Unsexy Questions – OCP Podcast Episode 369 1:11:27

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This week, we talk VR, looking at sexy games without an eye for sexual content, Gal Guardians, and River City Underground. Bandai Namco to Invest More Heavily in Game Studios using Bandai Namco 021Fund Buddy Mission BOND Nicokara Videos Cooperating with a Giantess

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259: RoundThrone 1:42:01

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We're fallin' for pollen! This June, Ray prepares to ship (again!); Alex dons his detective hat to play some interactive fiction; Blocko continues to be boffo; an update on Bokura no favorite Canadistralian; even more ways to enjoy Final Fantasy VI, an exploration of horrifically-named controllers; Switch 2 mania grips the world; Alex dips a toe in…

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Loving Final Fantasy XIV in 2025 Featuring Alex Fraioli – Hot Pot Gaming Podcast 1:58:37

4M ago1:58:37

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In this episode, we tackle a long-standing frustration of mine: the current state of Final Fantasy XIV. As someone who loved FFXIV 1.0, I've long been off the Final Fantasy XIV train. Today, I have some negative feelings about the game's current state, so I wanted to talk to someone who still likes it. Alex Fraioli, who previously appeared on our p…

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Who Are You? – OCP Podcast Episode 368 1:22:02

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This week I talk about my time at LVL UP EXPO 2025, look at the games announced in the Qureate Direct, and what to call what I do. Links Koitsugi Steam Page Pulsar Crash Steam Page Lost in Space Steam Page Scar Lead Salvation Steam Page Game On! Website Qureate Direct Who is Ben

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258: Hey, Bereke! 1:41:24

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It's May, which means only a handful of things! Specifically: Alex's new audio interface; Switch 2 preorders bring the internet to its knees; mucking it up with Mercari; pondering the rarities of games and trinkets; Oblivion and the nature of remasters; Alex drags the ol' bag of bones into the shop for maintenance; the inaugural installment of Star…

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Covering the Japanese Games Industry From Japan Feat. Amber Vještica – Hot Pot Gaming 1:12:29

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We spend a lot of time consuming information about Japanese games from fellow English speakers located outside Japan. Amber Vještica, Editor-in-Chief at Automaton Media West, covers games from inside a Japanese games news outlet, giving her team unique access and insight into local Japanese video game culture. We discuss her role at the company, ho…

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Your Miintal Health – OCP Podcast Episode 367 1:34:15

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This week I talk about my return to fighting games, DMM Game's AI Translations Process, how age impacts your Tomodachi Life, Konami Medal Games, and Gunvolt 3. Podcast Links Ex Capcom Producer Interview Keita Takahashi Interview DMM AI Translation Talk Adults No Longer have Friends for Tomodachi Collection Industry Experts Talk Tariffs on Switch 2…

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257: Riven Heaven 2:00:54

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Hit that defrost button! This Spring, Alex goes back to the Savage mines; a pair of Nintendos Direct, each heralding a fantastic new age in hardware and software; casting off the yoke of hyperconsumerism; YouTube and the art of putting yourself out there; exciting changes come to Alex no Natsuyasumi; wondering at the hentai game industry; an abridg…

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The Appeal of Japanese Adventure Games feat. Bowl of Lentils – Hot Pot Gaming Podcast 1:56:04

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Despite what some people might assume, Japanese adventure games and visual novels are a big blind spot for me. And while I've enjoyed the games, most titles in the genre rarely grab my interest. In this episode, I talk to Bowl of Lentils, who has created videos about the genre's history and why these games matter. We go in-depth into the genre's co…

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Man and Tower in Balance – OCP Podcast Episode 366 1:06:44

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This week, I talk about my final thoughts on Sanctum 2 and Ed-0: Zombie Uprising, give a little postmortem on my Nintendo video, and talk the new VR Chat webcam support and Copilot for Xbox. Opening Music from Sanctum 2 Scar-Lead Salvation Website VRChat Webcam Support Xbox Copilot Program Sangokushi Taisen Website Million Arthur GP Usage Announced…

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256: NAPA Auto Parts Oni 1:43:12

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We’re working on a new audio software for editing, so maybe this will be one of those crazy eps that sound like they’re going too fast, but on the bright side, we do sound less stupid! Today: big breakfasts; SkiFree 2; Alex pulls the plug on live events (going to them, I mean); Keebee and Baby Robot; car antenna? More like anten-no; doing the Gramp…

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The Essence of Modern Nintendo – Hot Pot Gaming Podcast 1:35:22

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As weird as my gaming tastes are today, I think I'm still ultimately a Nintendo fan at heart. Reflecting on my recent Nintendo video made me want to talk to a younger fan to better understand what they love about Nintendo today. Josie of the Josie Woah YouTube channel took the time to talk to me about how she got into Nintendo, her view on classic …

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I Don't Know Mermaid Lore – OCP Podcast Episode 365 1:22:04

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This week I go through some recent picks ups, talk about some small mobile games, and give my thoughts on Storybook Workshop and Super Bunny Man. Opening Music From Storybook Workshop RPG Maker WITH Cross Platform Support Weather Forecaster - Predict Tomorrow's Weather

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255: Just Type Jonas Brothers 1:57:07

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The classic taste is back! This month, a hilarious conversation about loss; worrying mom news distracts from vacation time; food poisoning turns into mood poisoning; the capture card as an invasive species; Alex's transcen-dental experience; the unbearable grossness of the human head; Ray experiences movie theater quality in his own home; Permanent…

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Machine Translation's Impact on Japanese Translation feat. Cargodin – Hot Pot Gaming Podcast 1:51:35

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I have a long history of using machine translation to help me read Japanese news stories, talk to fan bases online, and sometimes even play games. However, when you don't know the original language, it's hard to understand what impact these tools may have on how we interact with the Japanese language. I talked with Cargodin, a fan translator on gam…

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Confusing Cloud Wii U Memes – OCP Podcast Episode 364 57:32

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This week, we return to video and talk about Wizardry Variants Daphne's success and my thoughts on Super Mario Wonder, Shining Blade, and 007 Quantum of Solace. Podcast Links Opening Music from 007 Quantum of Solace SensorTower Wizardry Variants Daphne Financial Reports Sensor Tower Mobile Revenue Rankings December 19th to January 1st Sensor Tower …

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254: Pedestal Bay 1:36:12

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Good morning Vietnam! Ray rings in 2025 with a trip to southeast Asia; the 72-hour Misery Gauntlet; holiday gatherings and Jim Belushi; the weather outside is fright'ning; the monolithic Vingroup; the perils of internet telephony; Alex falls for Fantasian; the CRITICAL HIT video game library is officially for sale!; UI complaints old and new, and m…

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Connecting Our Experiences with Games feat. Luis Aguasvivas – Hot Pot Gaming Podcast 1:48:59

9M ago1:48:59

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I used to want to be a game journalist, but I gave it up once I left college. Recently, I was contacted by Luis Aguasvivas, a modern-day game journalist who also contributes to the non-profit New York Videogame Critics Circle. I asked him about his view on the present and future of game journalism, how his personal experiences affect his work, and …

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Game of the Year 2024 – OCP Podcast Episode 363 1:35:13

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This week is Game of the Year 2024! We give rewards for various categories that highlight the games I played this year. We also have a last-minute emergency news story about Million Arthur and a new podcast scheduled for next year. Podcast Links Million Arthur NFTs ending services

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I Don't Know Your Game – OCP Podcast Episode 362 50:30

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This week we talk about the Game Awards announcements and trailers, as well as review One Controller Port output in 2024. 2024 Game Awards Gogh Multiplayer 4Gamer Article

Alex Fraioli Podcasts

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No More Whoppers

Ray Barnholt and Alex Fraioli

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Draw Game

No More Whoppers

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One Controller Port Podcast

Benjamin Yoder

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Channel Update – Moving Away From Monthly Podcasts 32:54

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262: Jack in Those DATs 1:43:47

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The Value of CRTs and Original Hardware - Hot Pot Gaming Featuring Mr. Jakes 1:53:24

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Star Ocean EX 1:22:43

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Throwing Granblue Shade – OCP Podcast Episode 370 1:22:48

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261: The Gym 1:46:52

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Slave Zero X Developer Interview – Hot Pot Gaming Podcast 1:49:37

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Sin: The Movie 1:36:43

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Making A Difference with Misc. A Tiny Tale Featuring Michael Pearce - Hot Pot Gaming Podcast 1:43:41

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260: FWD 2:02:17

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Local Coverage of the Gaming Industry Featuring Lukas Eggen – Hot Pot Gaming Podcast 2:00:45

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Art of Fighting 1:57:11

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The Unsexy Questions – OCP Podcast Episode 369 1:11:27

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259: RoundThrone 1:42:01

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Loving Final Fantasy XIV in 2025 Featuring Alex Fraioli – Hot Pot Gaming Podcast 1:58:37

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Who Are You? – OCP Podcast Episode 368 1:22:02

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258: Hey, Bereke! 1:41:24

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Covering the Japanese Games Industry From Japan Feat. Amber Vještica – Hot Pot Gaming 1:12:29

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Your Miintal Health – OCP Podcast Episode 367 1:34:15

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257: Riven Heaven 2:00:54

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The Appeal of Japanese Adventure Games feat. Bowl of Lentils – Hot Pot Gaming Podcast 1:56:04

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Man and Tower in Balance – OCP Podcast Episode 366 1:06:44

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256: NAPA Auto Parts Oni 1:43:12

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The Essence of Modern Nintendo – Hot Pot Gaming Podcast 1:35:22

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I Don't Know Mermaid Lore – OCP Podcast Episode 365 1:22:04

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255: Just Type Jonas Brothers 1:57:07

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Machine Translation's Impact on Japanese Translation feat. Cargodin – Hot Pot Gaming Podcast 1:51:35

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Confusing Cloud Wii U Memes – OCP Podcast Episode 364 57:32

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254: Pedestal Bay 1:36:12

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Connecting Our Experiences with Games feat. Luis Aguasvivas – Hot Pot Gaming Podcast 1:48:59

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Game of the Year 2024 – OCP Podcast Episode 363 1:35:13

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I Don't Know Your Game – OCP Podcast Episode 362 50:30