Best Chris Plunkett Podcasts (2025)

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Remasters of the Universe 1:41:29

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On this week’s episode, Chris and Riley are joined by Aftermath contributor Isaiah. First, Chris can’t resist talking more Silksong, and then he tells us a bit about Silent Hill f. Then we move on to Sony’s State of Play presentation this week: Does Insomniac’s Wolverine need all that blood? Do we need a Deus Ex remaster when it basically makes a g…

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Late Rutting Elk Hunting Success & Tips | HW Field Report 9.27.2025 41:23

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In this solo field report, Jaden breaks down the final days of September elk hunting and shares the full story from a recent guided hunt. From bumping into bugling bulls right out of the truck to finally calling in a heavy seven-point for his client Steve, this hunt was a crash course in late-rut elk behavior. You’ll hear how two mature bulls in th…

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Kimmel's Return, YouTuber Mortgages & Bedtime Stories 44:19

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With Disney and ABC facing the wrath of viewers, why are the big media beasts struggling with the second Trump presidency? Broadcaster and audio critic Miranda Sawyer looks back on another tumultuous week in talk shows. Also on the pod: which brands and platforms do advertisers love right now and why? Media strategist Jane Ostler from Kantar joins …

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The Mule Deer Double Story: 400" of Antlers on Opening Day with Gray Plunkett 1:15:02

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Some hunts you dream about forever. Others just come together in a way you’ll never forget. This episode is one of those. Gray and I headed into steep, gnarly mule deer country with a short window, a couple of backup plans, and low expectations. By the end of opening day, we were standing over not one, but two high-country bucks—mine a true giant, …

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The Cow Elk Hunters' Playbook | Solo Round 40:18

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Most folks dream of chasing a screaming bull, but let’s be honest—cow elk hunts are where the odds (and the freezers) are stacked in your favor. In this solo round, Jaden breaks down the Cow Elk Playbook—why cow hunts are one of the best opportunities in the West right now, and how to approach them through each phase of the elk’s yearly cycle. What…

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Of Shootings And Shitposts (With Morgan Sung) 1:34:03

8d ago1:34:03

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On this week’s episode, Nathan and Chris are joined by Morgan Sung of KQED’s Close All Tabs podcast to discuss shootings as shitposts and media censorship following the death of Charlie Kirk. While we still don’t know the killer’s precise motive, bullet engravings that reference video game memes and largely nonpolitical Discord activity seem to sug…

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LHF Ban, RTS Cambridge and FT Drama 41:33

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Is the TV industry ready for the latest advertising ban? And why is radio set to profit from it? TV consultant Stephen Arnell joins us to explain more about the Less Healthy Food restrictions. Also on the show: the rise of fake journalists and PRs is on the rise. Charlotte Tobitt, UK editor of Press Gazette takes us down the rabbithole. All the new…

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Die with Memories, Not Dreams with Chris Atkins 1:11:13

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In this episode of the Hunt West Podcast, Jaden sits down with client and now good friend Chris Atkins to trace his rapid journey from adult-onset hunter to fulfilling a lifelong-level dream: an Alaska Dall sheep hunt. Chris didn’t grow up hunting. In fact, he didn’t pick it up until his late 30s while working as an art curator in Minnesota. What s…

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Rest In Piss, Charlie Kirk (With Denims And MikeFromPA) 1:34:05

15d ago1:34:05

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On this week’s episode, Nathan and Riley are joined by two popular political streamers, MikeFromPA and Denims, to discuss how the far-right social media landscape created and ultimately destroyed Charlie Kirk. How do content creation ecosystems on the right and left differ, and why does the political right uplift – and fund – extreme voices like Ki…

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Are Journalists Now Influencers Too? 49:02

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An online spat reveals a new truth about modern journalism. Alex Hudson, Editor-in-chief of Everything Popular is Wrong, takes a trip into Substack to investigate. Also on the pod: Lachlan Murdoch wins the succession battle. TV critic and media writer Scott Bryan tells us who are the real winners and losers. All that plus: why are streamers so relu…

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EPISODE 67: Best of 2020.....Todd Sherman: Keeping Live Music Alive 16:28

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If you've ever been to Barnacle Bill's for the great food, you may be surprised to learn that it's keeping live music alive in NJ, thanks to owner Todd Sherman. That's because Todd's real love is music. Not only does he give local musicians a place to do their thing; he also is quite accomplished himself as a musician and composer. We spoke back in…

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Moose Madness & Opening Days of Elk Hunting | HW Field Report 9.5.2025 54:44

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In this bonus solo round, Jaden talks with you straight from the road with a fresh field update: a once-in-a-lifetime Wyoming cow moose hunt, the chaos and camaraderie of packing out 400 pounds of meat, and some bonus elk encounters that prove the rut is heating up in some places. In this episode, you’ll hear: The wild story of arrowing the same mo…

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Rogue Squadron (With Ryan Gilliam and Cass Marshall) 1:31:00

22d ago1:31:00

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On this week’s episode, Nathan and Chris are joined by former Polygon writers Ryan Gilliam and Cass Marshall, who just launched a new worker-owned video game website, Rogue. It’s like Aftermath, but Polygonier. We ask them how the project came together, how things are going so far, and what their pie-in-the-sky goals are for the future. Then, after…

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The Elk Hunting Playbook with Cody Rich 1:11:30

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Welcome to September — the month elk hunters live for. In this episode, I sit down with Cody Rich, longtime mentor and host of The Elk Hunt Podcast, to talk through the 201-level elk hunting playbook. We dive into the real differences between a “101 hunter” who’s just out walking the woods and a “201 hunter” who consistently finds and kills elk yea…

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Who’s Buying? Commissioners And Superindies In The Spotlight 45:18

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Why are the superindies reluctant to spend on new ideas at the moment? Steven D Wright, journalist and TV producer tells us what’s going on. It’s about to get quieter in the audio sector too, with the cull at Wondery sending shockwaves through the burgeoning podcast sector. Chloe Straw, chief exec of trade body Audio UK, gives us the mood music - a…

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September Mule Deer Madness with Hayden Richins 1:03:58

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September means velvet bucks, blown stalks, and long days behind the glass. In this episode, Jaden sits down with Hayden Richins (@wynotwild) to talk all things September mule deer hunting. The two swap stories from past hunts, break down archery and rifle strategies, and get honest about the mistakes (and lessons) that come with chasing deer in Se…

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Back To Demonschool (With Brandon Sheffield) 1:11:45

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On this week’s episode, Nathan and Luke – remember him? – are joined by Brandon Sheffield of Necrosoft to discuss the decision to delay Demonschool, a very promising-looking indie tactics RPG, from September to November in light of Silksong’s surprise release announcement. While Demonschool’s publisher, rather than development team, ultimately made…

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EPISODE 66: Glenn Alexander. . . Take it Easy Pt 2 22:41

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Can you become a rock legend if you grew up on country music and tipping cows? NJ took the Kansas out of Glenn Alexander, and in part 2 of our conversation (because I just couldn't make it any shorter!) he explains how the music he grew up with had so little to do with the path his chose. Oh. And I did my best to embarrass him (and I think I succee…

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BONUS: Planning Future Hunts Like Someone With a Touch of the ’Tism 20:13

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Every hunt you go on has two stories: the one you’re living in the moment, and the one that quietly sets up your future seasons. In this bonus episode of the Hunt West Podcast, Jaden lays out how you can use your 2025 hunts to build momentum into 2026 and beyond. Whether you’re driving through prime elk country, eyeing a future mule deer unit, or k…

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No Excuses Hunting: Beating Negativity and Finding Success This Season | Solo Round 51:04

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In this solo episode of the Hunt West Podcast, Jaden fires up the mic to deliver the pep talk every hunter needs before stepping into the mountains this fall. Too often, hunters head into a season weighed down by excuses, negative chatter, and unrealistic expectations. Jaden pushes back hard on that mindset with a no-excuses, stay-positive approach…

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Smooth As Silksong 1:14:15

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On this week’s episode, Nathan, Chris, and Riley discuss Hollow Knight: Silksong, a game that is finally, actually, really real after years of anticipation (and Geoff Keighley showcase disappointments). It looks like… more Hollow Knight. Cool! Also, the developers have said they will not be sending out pre-release review code, citing concern that i…

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Was This The Bitchiest TV Festival Ever? 49:30

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Is Netflix indulging in ‘TV Tourism?’ And what does it mean? Should Channel 4 have broadcast their Bonnie Blue documentary? And why is a newspaper editor delivering the keynote at a room full of TV makers? It’s our annual, Edinburgh International TV Festival special - with all the insight from the sessions... and gossip from the conference floor. F…

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Old-School Skills & Modern-Day Mountain Hunting with Cade Cole 1:05:55

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This week on the Hunt West Podcast, I sit down with one of the most unique hunters you’ll ever meet — Cade Cole. If Jeremiah Johnson and a backcountry rifleman had a kid who grew up in blue jeans, it’d be Cade. He’s a young guy with an old soul, a no-nonsense attitude, and the kind of woodsmanship that doesn’t come from gadgets — it comes from time…

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Everyone’s A Critic (With Harper Jay) 1:39:53

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On this week’s episode, Nathan and Gita are joined by their former Kotaku colleague Harper Jay for a discussion of criticism’s role in a world that seems determined to reject it – or at least cast it out of mainstream publications like Vanity Fair, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and the Associated Press, as well as many video game publica…

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EPISODE 65: Glenn Alexander. . .Take it Easy 19:44

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Glenn Alexander isn't a household name. . . but you've certainly heard him play. His guitar riffs are legend, but his ego is all but hidden in his humble demeanor. From Southside Johnny to Peter Gabriel to Bob Dylan, those "in the know" know he is the cat to call when you need an awesome . . . may I say?. . . guitar god.…

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Kill Kits & Field Processing: Field-Tested Systems for Western Big Game Hunts 53:52

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In this solo round, Hunt West host Jaden Bales dives deep into one of the most important — yet often overlooked — aspects of hunting: what happens after the shot. Fresh back from a successful Alaska blacktail trip, Jaden breaks down his years of trial-and-error experience building a streamlined kill kit and a field processing system that works whet…

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Once Boating, Twice Shy 1:33:18

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On this week’s episode, Nathan and Riley – the former of whom has spent the past several days near a beach and the latter of whom just returned from a boating excursion – are joined by Chris “Peg Leg” Person to discuss boats, boating, and a flotilla of related matters. First we talk about Riley’s recent voyage, which involved reading Moby Dick as q…

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In Conversation With...Tim Dixon: Adapting to Sight Loss with Tech 58:21

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A blind bloke just talking about life. In this episode of Blind Man with a Backpack in Conversation with… I sit down with Tim Dixon, accessibility advocate and Head of Architecture for a global QA provider, to talk about adapting to sight loss through technology. We share our experiences of being diagnosed with Cone Dystrophy, how we’ve introduced …

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Hunting Blacktails the Local Way with Jeff Lund of the On Step Podcast 1:04:36

2M ago1:04:36

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In this special episode, Jaden sits down with Jeff Lund—Alaska teacher, seasoned blacktail hunter, and host of the On Step Podcast—for a deep dive into gear, strategy, and expectations for their upcoming DIY blacktail deer hunt in Southeast Alaska. They break down layering systems, managing moisture, alpine glassing techniques, and why hunting loca…

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It’s Always Sunny In Philabieldia (With Chris Plante) 1:50:32

2M ago1:50:32

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On this week’s episode, Nathan and Chris are joined by an additional Chris (Plante) – and also, to complete the bit, Nathan has legally changed his name to Chris. We begin by discussing Plante’s life following his tenure as editor-in-chief at Polygon, which came to an abrupt halt earlier this year for reasons with which Aftermath readers and listen…

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EPISODE 64: Best of 2020. . .Cody McCorry: Renaissance Man 16:04

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Five years ago I interviewed a young chap who was making a living as a musician. A week ago I attended his latest album release party at Asbury Lanes, and wow! I can't rave enough about his band, We Used to Cut the Grass. We talked about Frank Zappa's influence on his music - and Zappa's misogyny - as well as his attitude toward different music gen…

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How to Get A Tag Every Year with Brian Lueddeke of the Twilight Hunters' Podcast 1:01:38

2M ago1:01:38

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In this special crossover episode, Jaden Bales joins Brian Lueddeke on the Twilight Hunter's Podcast for a deep-dive into Western tag systems, drawing strategies, and how to secure hunting opportunities every year—especially if you’re getting started later in life. From preference points and random draws to budgeting for multi-state hunts, Jaden an…

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All’s Fair In Love And Warframe (With Isla Hinck) 1:29:30

2M ago1:29:30

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On this week’s episode, Nathan and Chris are joined by Isla Hinck of Easy Allies, aka the Aftermath of YouTube. Nathan and Isla met just one week ago, at this year’s TennoCon, the official Warframe convention (yes, Warframe has an official convention), so they regale Chris with tales of their time at a refreshingly positive show attended by fans wh…

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Ofcom's Cristina Nicolotti Squires on PSB promience 24:04

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Public service content should be findable on YouTube - so says media regulator Ofcom, in today's announcement of a public service media review. Cristina Nicolotti Squires speaks to Matt Deegan about treating YouTube as a new form of EPG, the need for media literacy - and looks back at the challenges the regulator has faced this year with impartiali…

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When S**t Goes South with Hayden Richins 1:19:24

2M ago1:19:24

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On this episode of the Hunt West Podcast, Jaden sits down with longtime buddy and seasoned sufferer Hayden Richins to talk about all the times things didn’t go according to plan in the field. From frozen rifles and “yard sale” fire-starting to saltwater-induced butt bombs and three-arrow tree slaps, this one’s a backcountry blooper reel with some h…

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Wallace, BBC Studios Profits and Media's AI Future 51:07

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Is the media industry too toxic for freelancers? Exec producer Rina Dayalji joins us to discuss the wider problems at the heart of the BBC’s Masterchef scandal. **SURVEY TIME** We need more info on our listeners and viewers to help improve the show. It takes 2mins and one lucky applicant will win a £50 John Lewis voucher. Take part now Also on the …

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Hay Is For Horse Girls 1:15:13

3M ago1:15:13

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On this week’s episode, Nathan and Chris are joined by award-winning disability reporter Grant Stoner to discuss Disability Pride Month, as well as his own growing body of investigative work in the accessibility space. Not entirely in order, we draw a line from the early days of companies largely ignoring accessibility-related concerns to the momen…

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The Fundamentals of Scouting For Mule Deer & Elk | Solo Round 1:12:08

3M ago1:12:08

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In this solo round, Jaden breaks down the fundamentals of boots-on-the-ground scouting for mule deer and elk. Whether you're heading to the high country, the desert lowlands, or planning a rut hunt in between, this episode serves as a crash course in when, where, and how to scout. From picking glassing knobs to understanding deer and elk behavior b…

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Gay Times: Where Readers Become Investors 53:04

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**SURVEY TIME** We need more info on our listeners and viewers to help improve the show. It takes 2mins and one lucky applicant will win a £50 John Lewis voucher. Take part as you listen... When the ad money leaves, what do you do to keep your publication going? Tag Warner, CEO of the Gay Times, joins us to discuss their adventures in a readership …

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In Conversation With...Dawn Blezard: Living in the moment with Stargardt’s 1:03:25

3M ago1:03:25

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A blind bloke just talking about life. In episode four, I chat with Dawn Blezard — a yoga instructor living with Stargardt’s Disease. We explore mindfulness, mental health, and what it means to live in the moment when your sight is always changing. Dawn also runs a YouTube channel where she shares yoga tutorials, sight loss stories, and more. Dawn'…

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Kotaku Is So Back, Microsoft Not So Much 1:11:22

3M ago1:11:22

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On this week’s episode, Nathan and Riley are joined by Ethan Gach of Kotaku dot com and Garrett Martin of the newly rechristened Endless Mode, two beneficiaries of the only good week for games media in the past century. The former finally managed to wriggle out from under G/O Media’s suffocating boot via a sale to the same seemingly benign company …

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BBC Gaza Row & YouTubers And Podcasters Seek New Status 43:48

3M ago43:48

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Why do YouTubers and podcasters want government recognition? Tim Burrowes of Unmade Media joins us to discuss the perils of securing a mortgage as a digital creator - as well as the latest from MADFest in London. Also on the show: amid Glasto controversy and Channel 4 picking up a supposedly partial doc on Gaza... does the BBC need to reset its new…