Best Gecko Gaming Podcasts (2025)

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221: Outside A MASSIVE Premier League Football Game w/ Lisa Gilroy! 1:09:17

7h ago1:09:17

1:09:17

Gooooooooal! Premier League, the world's eminent football league, invited us to a Summer Series game at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey! Guests included an uplifting father son duo, a young couple who both felt they had found their future spouse the night they first met, and a couple of scrappy lads who sometimes throw hands at the pub. Recorded on 7…

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Gex 2: Channel Surfing, Gecko-Style 30:14

23d ago30:14

30:14

Join Jeff and PJ as they dive tail-first into Gex 2: Enter the Gecko, the witty, pop-culture-packed platformer released by Crystal Dynamics in 1998 for PlayStation 1. Originally inspired by groundbreaking 3D platformers like Mario 64, Gex returns—this time in full 3D glory—bringing attitude, humor, and a barrage of quirky one-liners voiced by comed…

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220: Outside Headgum w/ Amir Blumenfeld, Nicole Byer, and Kristen Schaal! 1:10:51

28d ago1:10:51

1:10:51

220: Very special episode time! The Headgum podcast network is turning double digits and to celebrate, cofounder Amir Blumenfeld joins us on the street to interview Headgum cohosts and some random strangers walking by. Guests include Nicole Byer, Kristen Schaal, two high school friends turned lovers, and a WeHo actor with an enviable amount of conf…

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Driver: Undercover Cops and Parking Garage Nightmares 22:58

1M ago22:58

22:58

Get behind the wheel with Jeff and PJ in this episode of Cartridge Chronicles, as they revisit Driver, the groundbreaking 1999 PlayStation classic from Reflections Interactive. You play Tanner, an ex-race car driver turned undercover cop, infiltrating criminal gangs and navigating gritty cities like Miami, San Francisco, LA, and New York. Along the…

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219: Outside Tokyo's Shibuya Crossing w/ Lyle the Therapy Gecko 1:04:43

2M ago1:04:43

1:04:43

219: It's konnichiwa time yet again! Friend of the podcast Lyle the Therapy Gecko helps us interview folks on the busy streets near Tokyo's Shibuya Crossing. Guests include a Dutch author in a long distance friendship turned relationship, a young computer scientist with an impressive pokémon haul, and a kind Australian child therapist helping kids …

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218: Outside A Metrolink Train Station (Choo Choo!) w/ Lizzy Cooperman 1:09:09

3M ago1:09:09

1:09:09

218: Trains: something you will mostly find outside! Our comedian pal Lizzy Cooperman joined us as we set up at a bustling local train station and met some locomotive commuters and enthusiasts. Guests include a young Honda employee looking for lesbian love in the desert, an aspiring pop solo artist focusing on himself right now, and a train-obsesse…

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217: Outside A Phish Concert w/ Brent Weinbach (CHAOTIC) 1:18:28

3M ago1:18:28

1:18:28

Attention Phish Phreaks: this podcast is for you! We set up in front of the jam band Phish's Sunday night show at The Hollywood Bowl and chatted with the wild crew in attendance. Guests include a government employee about to be fired by Elon Musk, two young curious guys exploring their first Phish show, and a really nice hippie artist lady trying t…

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Twisted Metal - Chaos, Cars, and Calypso’s Curse 31:02

3M ago31:02

31:02

Rev your engines and load up your missiles—it's time for vehicular mayhem! In the fifth full episode of Cartridge Chronicles, Jeff and PJ dive headfirst into the explosive world of Twisted Metal, the iconic car-combat classic released in 1995 for the original PlayStation. From darkly humorous origins (thanks to traffic-jam frustrations) to its last…

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216: Outside Another Public Bathroom w/ Nick Kroll + Owen Thiele 1:17:20

4M ago1:17:20

1:17:20

Kroll fans rejoice, the king has returned! He brought along the very talented Owen Thiele and we met some really interesting strangers outside of the public bathroom in Griffith Park. Guests include a deadhead who walks way too much, a woman who worked for THE OBAMAS (yes, those Obamas), and a certified hunk who may be hiding some demons in his clo…

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Jackal - Jeeps, Jams, and POW Mayhem 23:31

4M ago23:31

23:31

Buckle up for the fourth full episode of Cartridge Chronicles, where we hit the road (and everything else in sight!) with Konami’s explosive run-and-gun classic, Jackal. Originally storming arcades in 1986 and rolling onto the NES in 1988, Jackal puts players behind the wheel of an armed jeep on a mission to rescue POWs trapped deep behind enemy li…

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215: Our Creepiest Random Guest Ever! (w/ Katie Marovitch) 1:17:30

5M ago1:17:30

1:17:30

215: Katie Marovitch from the Dropout world joins the pod to find a brand new cast of strangers to interview on the street. And only one of them is a total creepy weirdo! The rest of the guests are wonderful and include a talented sensitive poet who needs that extra push to put himself out there, a pair of teen fraternal twins, and two medical stud…

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214: The End of Capitalism w/ Ben and Emil 1:22:05

5M ago1:22:05

1:22:05

214: Past guest cohosts Ben Cahn and Emil DeRosa return for a fantastic episode with incredible random strangers on the streets of Los Angeles. Guests include a young TikTok dancer trying to make it in the city of dreams, a video game voice actor who has some problems with the current political administration, and a guy who recently started monetiz…

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213: Our Guest Lost Everything After Coming Out (w/ Sophie Buddle) 1:31:05

6M ago1:31:05

1:31:05

213: The wonderful Sophie Buddle cohosts this fantastic episode on the streets of West Hollywood. Guests include a once married family man who found out he was gay in a VERY Hollywood way and then lost everything when he came out, a young Instagram entrepreneur famous for engaging in a trendy illicit substance that starts with a K, and a redheaded …

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212: Jack Quaid Gets Punched in the Face 1:19:09

6M ago1:19:09

1:19:09

Actor and pal and great guy Jack Quaid joins us on a sunny day in the park to interview some really interesting and kind strangers. And most of those strangers end up punching Jack in the face (with his consent). Guests include a computer programmer on a fruitless job hunt, newly coupled up lesbians loving their life together, a pair of high school…

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211: Another Perfect Episode w/ Garrett Watts 1:25:04

7M ago1:25:04

1:25:04

Great news if you love perfect episodes of our show: this is one of them! Past guest and hero Garrett Watts sits at the table and helps find some really fun folks off the street. Guests include an accomplished screenwriter, a respectful gang of teen e-bike boys, and one of the most unintentionally hilarious people to ever appear on our show. Record…

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The Secret of Monkey Island - Pirate Point-and-Click Perfection 35:33

7M ago35:33

35:33

The Secret of Monkey Island - Pirate Point-and-Click Perfection In our third full episode of Cartridge Chronicles, we set sail for adventure with The Secret of Monkey Island! This 1990 classic from Lucasfilm Games defined the point-and-click adventure genre with its witty humor, quirky puzzles, and unforgettable characters. We dive into the game's …

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210: A Guest Searches for His Missing Brother (w/ Carey O'Donnell) 1:50:02

7M ago1:50:02

1:50:02

210: Get ready to get inspired. Carey O'Donnell joins us on the streets of Hollywood Blvd as we find some lovely guests on a path to change the world. We meet a young woman who had a spiritual encounter in a Tesla, an entrepreneur creating meaningful economic change in the black community, a musician searching for his missing brother, and many more…

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Battle Clash - Mech Mayhem and the Super Scope Saga 31:31

7M ago31:31

31:31

Battle Clash - Mech Mayhem and the Super Scope Saga Welcome to the second full episode of Cartridge Chronicles! This time, we’re diving into the high-octane world of Battle Clash. Released in 1992 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, this groundbreaking mech-based boss battle game showcased the innovative capabilities of the Super Scope lig…

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Ristar - Sega's Forgotten Star 31:12

8M ago31:12

31:12

Ristar - Sega's Forgotten Star In the inaugural episode of Cartridge Chronicles, hosts Jeff and PJ dive into the vibrant world of Sega's 1995 platformer, Ristar. Explore the fascinating history behind this hidden gem, its connection to the Sonic team, and the innovative gameplay mechanics that made it stand out in an era dominated by 2D platformers…

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209: On the Streets of Tokyo, Japan 1:11:58

8M ago1:11:58

1:11:58

209: Konnichiwa, outsiders! We finally hopped on a plane and recorded an episode in the wonderful country of Japan. Co-hosted by comedian and friend Vinay Murthy, who has lived in Japan for 23 years! Guests include a young Japanese ramen maker looking for love, foodie brothers from Kuwait, and two pals from Canada on the trip of a lifetime (that th…

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208: Fixing the Broken Political System w/ Noel Miller 1:11:05

9M ago1:11:05

1:11:05

Onward we must bravely march into the terrifying world of outside without our trusty companion Cole Hersch. Noel Miller co-hosts for a fantastic new episode where we solve all the problems in American politics by proposing a much better system of government. Guests include a nice young man we learn absolutely nothing about, a professional movie edi…

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207: Cole's FINAL Episode 1:47:25

9M ago1:47:25

1:47:25

That's right. Cole is done with outside. Hear why and watch us talk to some strangers for the very last time together in our longest episode ever, at the spot where it all began. Guests include a confident young man who loves to approach women, a nice guy working for the city metro system, a recent widow navigating this unexpected new phase in her …

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Prologue 11:55

9M ago11:55

11:55

Welcome to the debut of Cartridge Chronicles! In this short and sweet prologue, hosts Jeff and PJ introduce themselves and share their passion for retro gaming. From Jeff’s early DOS adventures to PJ’s nostalgic Nintendo beginnings, they reflect on decades of gaming history. Discover how Cartridge Chronicles is more than just a gaming podcast—it's …

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206: At the Exclusive VIP Section of a Music Festival 1:05:08

12M ago1:05:08

1:05:08

Are you ready to hear what VERY IMPORTANT people have to say about life? Well then you're in the right place, because this week we chat with some real VIPs at the Outside Lands music festival. Guests include a 3D printing expert, an innuendo uttering 20-something cat lady, and FOUR awesome young female lawyers. Recorded on 8/10/24 in Golden Gate Pa…

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205: Outside at Outside Lands Music Festival 1:11:42

1y ago1:11:42

1:11:42

An outside podcast at Outside LANDS!? It sounds too good to be true, but it really is. We chat with the crowd at the San Francisco music festival and learn a lot about the outside vibe. Guests include a lovely young couple who eloped to Vegas while on psychedelics, a musician who gets hired to play the violin for proposals, and a guy who gets in so…

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204: An Olive Garden Waiter Spills All (w/ Johnny Pemberton from Fallout!) 1:19:55

1y ago1:19:55

1:19:55

Get ready for an apocalyptic episode (in a good way)! Our Fallout pal Johnny Pemberton joins us as we navigate the desolate wasteland that is outside. Guests include a very candid celebrity stylist, a single mom to a diehard PBO fan, a Peruvian who used to design shoes for Kanye, and an Olive Garden waiter who dishes all the inner secrets of that s…

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203: At A WeHo Gay Bar During Pride 1:15:27

1y ago1:15:27

1:15:27

Happy pride! We finally decided to embrace the LGBTQ community and record our podcast in front of a wild gay bar on a Thursday night in West Hollywood. Guests include a gay adult entertainer and dancer, an intense guy who says he loves to ‚Äúturn straight men‚Äù, and a character from the Vanderpump Rules Cinematic Universe. Recorded on 6/20/24 at B…

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202: At A Dog Park w/ Cesar Millan 1:02:46

1y ago1:02:46

1:02:46

Tsch! Be quiet, because our guest this week loves to whisper, specifically to dogs. Cesar Millan joins us at a dog park to help many lost dog owners make sense of their canine companions. Guests include a woman whose dog won't stop humping, another woman whose dog doesn't respect her at all, and a third woman who rescued her sweet dog from the Chin…

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201: Atsuko Helps Us End a Man’s Toxic Relationship 1:23:03

1y ago1:23:03

1:23:03

Watch out sucker: this episode is amazing. Our very special guest Atsuko Okatsuka helps us interview the whole darn neighborhood at our live show at the Netflix is a Joke festival. Guests include an incredibly funny woman who has been acting for 50+ years, an accomplished cheerleading vocalist, and a very nice man named Andy who desperately needs t…

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