Best The 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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Why small cap stocks could outperform Nvidia 24:45

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Small-cap stocks might be the next big thing. In this episode of Stocks in Translation, Prairie Operating Co Marketing Strategy executive vice president and TheBigSkinny.com founder Lou Basenese joins host Jared Blikre and Senior Reporter Allie Canal to discuss high-performance computing and how it is the newest market commodity. Basenese breaks do…

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Why options aren't just for Wall Street pros 24:45

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Master the basics of stock options and start trading smarter!In this episode of Stocks in Translation, Stockbrokers.com director of investor research Jessica Inskip joins host Jared Blikre and Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma to discuss the fundamentals of options trading. Inskip helps highlight what stock options are, their uses, risks, and even les…

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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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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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Can Nvidia keep carrying Wall Street on its back? 24:03

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May the betting odds be in your portfolio’s favor. In this episode of Stocks in Translation, Stocktwits editor in chief & vice president of community Tom Bruni joins host Jared Blikre and Producer Sydnee Fried to discuss ‘betification’ or the increasing trend toward institutionalizing the betting process on anything and everything from sports to po…

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How to know which type of investor you are 24:45

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Retail investors are trading smarter than ever with pro-level strategies. In this episode of Stocks in Translation, Robinhood chief investment officer Stephanie Guild joins Markets and Data Editor Jared Blikre and Producer Sydnee Fried to discuss retail traders and how they are investing in today’s market. Guild breaks down strategies for individua…

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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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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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How smart investors stay ahead of the next market shift 24:45

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Don’t get left behind - here’s how to position your portfolio before the next market rotation hits.In this episode of Stocks in Translation, Interactive Brokers Chief Strategist Steve Sosnick joins host Jared Blikre and Senior Reporter Allie Canal to discuss market dynamics, particularly how it relates to sector rotation. Sosnick explains that to b…

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Smart ways to use leveraged ETFs to supercharge your portfolio 24:46

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Leveraged ETFs are on trend for investors, but with greater rewards comes greater risk. In this episode of Stocks in Translation, GraniteShares founder & CEO Will Rhind joins host Jared Blikre and Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma to discuss the rise of leveraged ETFs and options-based strategies. Rhind breaks down why leveraged ETFs have experienced …

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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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How stablecoins quietly beat bitcoin at its own game 24:26

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The stablecoin era is here. Have you invested? In this episode of Stocks in Translation, BloxCross Global Head of Markets & Strategy Keith Bliss joins host Jared Blikre and Senior Reporter Allie Canal to discuss Web3, the state of crypto, and why stablecoins are here to stay. Bliss breaks down why stablecoins are much more practical and longer-last…

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Why bonds matter now for every investor 24:45

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Bonds could be your portfolio’s next secret weapon.In this episode of Stocks in Translation, Schwab Center for Financial Research fixed income strategist director Collin Martin joins host Jared Blikre and Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma to discuss yield curves, the bond market, and why they can impact investors’ wallets. Martin breaks down some of t…

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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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Why today's stagflation is different from the 1970s' 24:45

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Stagflation fears are rising, but smart investors see opportunity — not panic. In this episode of Stocks in Translation, Pennington Partners & Co. president and chief investment officer Christopher Wolfe joins host Jared Blikre and Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma to break down everything you need to know about stagflation in the curren…

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The next big thing in investing is already here 24:18

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Exposure to new markets and technologies is a longstanding strategy to boost your portfolio's profitability.On today's Stocks In Translation, hosts Jared Blikre and Brooke DiPalma speak with CFA Institute president and CEO Margaret Franklin to explore the rapidly changing landscape of finance and what you can do to be ahead of the curve. Franklin d…

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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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Venture capital is booming, but only if you’re in AI 23:34

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64% of venture capital funding this year has gone straight to AI startups, leaving consumer ventures starving for cash. That’s what Bryanna Samuels, a Wall Street-trained VC investor, reveals on Stocks in Translation. Samuels explains how public markets shape private valuations, breaks down the power-law math behind unicorn investing, and warns tha…

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Why oil may not belong in your portfolio 24:27

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At one point during the COVID pandemic, crude oil prices dropped to negative $40 a barrel — but what does that mean for your wallet? In this episode of Stocks in Translation, host Jared Blikre goes deep with veteran oil trader Dan Dicker to unravel the world of energy markets. From the shocking truth behind commodity futures to how the Inflation Re…

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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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How to use market patterns to master your portfolio 23:58

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Want to trade smarter? Follow market patterns.In this episode of Stocks in Translation, Stock Trader’s Almanac editor in chief Jeffrey Hirsch joins host Jared Blikre and Senior Reporter Allie Canal to explore market cycles and seasonality in trading. Hirsch unpacks how patterns like the election cycles, monthly seasonality, and investor sentiment p…

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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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AI, white-collar jobs, and the next economic shift 24:22

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Today’s market volatility is rooted in choices made generations ago. In this episode of Stocks in Translation, Hidden Forces podcast host Demetri Kofinas joins host Jared Blikre and Senior Reporter Allie Canal to discuss the concept of “financialization” - the growing dominance of financial markets - and how decisions made for the economy in the 19…

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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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How Nvidia's size is rewriting the market playbook 24:30

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Nvidia’s (NVDA) explosive growth is doing more than lifting portfolios - it’s changing the whole market.In this episode of Stocks in Translation, Strategas Securities senior ETF and technical strategist Todd Sohn joins host Jared Blikre and Producer Sydnee Fried to discuss exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Sohn explains how ETFs serve both long-term in…

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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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Stock market FOMO is real: Here's how to position your portfolio 24:15

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The stock market is climbing higher, but it’s not fundamentals leading the charge; it’s FOMO.In this episode of Stocks in Translation, Ritholtz Wealth Management chief market strategist Callie Cox joins host Jared Blikre and Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Allie Canal to discuss investor psychology, specifically market fears, and how it is helping dr…

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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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Nvidia tops $4T — Is the bull market just getting started? 24:22

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The bull market is charging into the second half of 2025, and Nvidia’s (NVDA) $4 trillion milestone might just be the start. In this episode of Stocks in Translation, Carson Group chief market strategist Ryan Detrick joins Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Allie Canal and Producer Sydnee Fried to talk about the state of the stock market as we head into…

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Meme stocks vs. fundamentals: where you should invest 24:45

2M ago24:45

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Are meme stocks just noise or the market's new normal?In this episode of Stocks in Translation, Investopedia editor in chief Caleb Silver joins Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Allie Canal and Producer Sydnee Fried to discuss the resurgence of meme stocks and how investors should be approaching the market in this ever-changing landscape. Silver uses P…

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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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This portfolio manager’s secret for finding the next Nvidia 24:45

2M ago24:45

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With AI powering a resilient bull market, savvy investors can still spot breakout opportunities hiding in plain sight.In this episode of Stocks in Translation, Zor Capital Portfolio Manager Joe Fahmy joins Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Allie Canal and Producer Sydnee Fried to discuss the current market and what to watch for in the tech sector. Fahm…