About the show

A video games podcast where Dave Jackson and guests break down and discuss the games they play. Each episode looks at one game in depth, focusing on mechanics, story, music and other aspects, with no spoilers until a clearly marked spoiler wall in the middle.

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Episodes and Blog Entries

  • 62: Spiritfarer (with Charlie & Lauren Young)

    Episode  |  February 15th, 2023  |  Season 1  |  2 hrs 9 mins
    game review, indie games, thunder lotus games

    Dave is joined by Charlie and Lauren Young to discuss Spiritfarer, by Thunder Lotus Games.

  • Tales from the Backlog 61: Metal Gear Solid

    Article  |  February 8th, 2023
    By Dave Jackson
    konami, metal gear solid, podcast episode

    In episode 61 of Tales from the Backlog, Dave is joined by pro voice actor Mick Arcade to discuss Metal Gear Solid.

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    61: Metal Gear Solid (with Mick Arcade)

    Episode  |  February 8th, 2023  |  Season 1  |  2 hrs 17 mins
    game review, kojima, konami, metal gear, psx

    Dave is joined by pro voice actor Mick Arcade to discuss Metal Gear Solid.

  • Tales from the Backlog 60: Bayonetta 3

    Article  |  February 1st, 2023
    By Dave Jackson
    bayonetta, platinumgames, podcast episode

    In episode 60 of Tales from the Backlog, Dave is joined by Matt aka Stormageddon from "Fun" and Games, Reignite, and many more podcasts to discuss Bayonetta 3.

  • 60: Bayonetta 3 (with Matt aka Stormageddon - "Fun" and Games, Reignite, and more!)

    Episode  |  February 1st, 2023  |  Season 1  |  2 hrs 4 mins
    bayonetta, game review, platinumgames

    Dave is joined by Matt aka Stormageddon to discuss Bayonetta 3.

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    Top 3 Childhood Gaming Traditions (V.I.P. Producer's Choice with Jake aka Zulgeek)

    Episode  |  January 29th, 2023  |  Season 1  |  35 mins 13 secs
    bonus episode, producer's choice, top 3

    In the second installment of the Tube V.I.P. Producer's Choice, longtime friend and patron of the show Jake aka Zulgeek joins me to talk about our top 3 childhood gaming traditions.

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    Long Games & Burnout (with Jared Moss - Play Along Podcast, Bill Barber - Gaming & Collecting, Aaron Klaassen - Super Pod Saga)

    Episode  |  January 25th, 2023  |  Season 1  |  1 hr 42 mins
    break from the backlog, roundtable

    Dave is joined by Jared Moss (Play Along Podcast), Bill Barber (Gaming & Collecting) and Aaron Klaassen (Super Pod Saga) to discuss long games and why some of them entertain for 100+ hours while others burn us out long before the end.

  • Tales from the Backlog 59: Final Fantasy IX

    Article  |  January 18th, 2023
    By Dave Jackson
    final fantasy, jrpg, podcast episode

    In episode 59 of Tales from the Backlog, Dave is joined by Rick Firestone (Pixel Project Radio) and Alejandro Ortiz (A Random Gamer's Corner) to discuss Final Fantasy IX.

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    59: Final Fantasy IX (with Rick Firestone - Pixel Project Radio and Alejandro Ortiz - A Random Gamer's Corner)

    Episode  |  January 18th, 2023  |  Season 1  |  2 hrs 34 mins
    final fantasy, game review, jrpg, square enix

    Dave is joined by Rick Firestone from Pixel Project Radio and Alejandro Ortiz from A Random Gamer's Corner to discuss Final Fantasy IX.

  • Tales from the Backlog 58: Shovel Knight

    Article  |  January 11th, 2023
    By Dave Jackson
    podcast episode, shovel knight, yacht club games

    In episode 58 of Tales from the Backlog, Dave is joined by Mikey Tabletop from Big Drink Energy podcast to discuss Shovel Knight.

  • 58: Shovel Knight (with Mikey Tabletop - Big Drink Energy)

    Episode  |  January 11th, 2023  |  Season 1  |  1 hr 46 mins
    game review, indie games, shovel knight, yacht club games

    Dave is joined by Mikey Tabletop from Big Drink Energy podcast to discuss Yacht Club Games' landmark retro-styled platformer, Shovel Knight

  • Tales from the Backlog 57: Xenoblade Chronicles 3

    Article  |  January 4th, 2023
    By Dave Jackson
    podcast episode, xenoblade chronicles 3

    In episode 57 of Tales from the Backlog, Dave is joined by Kolby from Switch it Up to discuss MonolithSoft's 2022 epic, Xenoblade Chronicles 3.

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    57: Xenoblade Chronicles 3 (with Kolby - Switch it Up)

    Episode  |  January 4th, 2023  |  Season 1  |  2 hrs 38 mins
    game review, jrpg, monolithsoft, nintendo switch, xeno series

    Dave is joined by Kolby from Switch it Up to discuss Monolith Soft's third entry in the Xenoblade Chronicles series.

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    2022 in Review

    Episode  |  December 28th, 2022  |  Season 1  |  48 mins 28 secs
    break from the backlog, year in review

    Dave breaks down his favorite 2022 releases of the year in gaming.

  • Tales from the Backlog 56: The Forgotten City

    Article  |  December 21st, 2022
    By Dave Jackson
    podcast episode, the forgotten city

    In episode 56 of Tales from the Backlog, Dave is joined by Chris from 1 Hour, 1 Decision to discuss Modern Storyteller's 2021 historical mystery, The Forgotten City

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    56: The Forgotten City (with Chris - 1 Hour 1 Decision)

    Episode  |  December 21st, 2022  |  Season 1  |  1 hr 57 mins
    game review, indie games, modern storyteller

    Dave is joined by Chris from 1 Hour, 1 Decision to discuss Modern Storyteller's 2021 narrative mystery, The Forgotten City.