Best Even Footing Games Podcasts (2025)

1
Ep 038. John Muir Trail Day 2 (Trail Series). Baby Lamb Legs, Black Ant, and Camped Beneath Mount Whitney 27:36

2d ago27:36

27:36

Welcome to the John Muir Trail Podcast Series - I'm taking a little summer break from the podcast while I head off on some new adventures (and guide some epic client trips too!). But I didn’t want to leave you hanging—so I’m sharing something special: a never-before-released Trail Series from our John Muir Trail thru-hike. We’re recording this epis…

1
Ep 037. John Muir Trail Day 1 (Trail Series). A Long First Day, Sandy Trails, and Golden Trout 35:15

2d ago35:15

35:15

Welcome to the John Muir Trail Podcast Series - I'm taking a little summer break from the podcast while I head off on some new adventures (and guide some epic client trips too!). But I didn’t want to leave you hanging—so I’m sharing something special: a never-before-released Trail Series from our John Muir Trail thru-hike. Day 1 is in the books! In…

1
Ep 036. John Muir Trail Day 0 (Trail Series). Pre-Hike Jitters, Permit Scrambles, and Wildfire Worries 34:30

2d ago34:30

34:30

Welcome to the John Muir Trail Podcast Series - I'm taking a little summer break from the podcast while I head off on some new adventures (and guide some epic client trips too!). But I didn’t want to leave you hanging—so I’m sharing something special: a never-before-released Trail Series from our John Muir Trail thru-hike. These short, behind-the-s…

1
Things Get Moist When Thor Pirates Softwar Kills Games And We talk Sony Xbox And Borderlands Again 1:37:49

2d ago1:37:49

1:37:49

Well after dealing with the heat for over a week we're back! Thus in this week's episode we talk about Sony Playstation being in a class action lawsuit in Europe due to possible price gouging and how it, the gouging can and may have effected Microsoft and Xbox. How Thor from Pirate Software allegedly stopped the Stop Killing Games Movement and how …

1
Ep. 18 Why aiming for second best works + 3 jobs to find footing + career lessons that matter 52:02

5d ago52:02

52:02

Most marketers chase being #1.Siddhartha Kathpalia built his career aiming for second best—and it worked brilliantly. This marketing leader turned his progressive rock band into a profitable business using performance marketing, growing from ₹2K to ₹2.5L budgets while overselling venues by 230%.His contrarian career wisdom: aim for second best, do …

1
Moneyball 1:15:41

8d ago1:15:41

1:15:41

There are rich teams and there are poor teams. Then there’s “The Adrian Moment” digging into Moneyball, the film that asked: What if you could win the pennant with a spreadsheet and a gut full of frustration? Ocean Murff and Jim Pullen step up to the plate for a nine-inning dissection of baseball’s most disruptive underdog story—and somewhere in th…

1
Ep. 17 From India's early product marketer to a profitable bootstrapped multipreneur 1:22:11

12d ago1:22:11

1:22:11

Ever wonder how some marketers seemingly effortlessly transition from corporate to entrepreneurship?Siddhartha Kathpalia's story will change how you think about career planning. From accidentally landing in digital marketing (despite hating the idea) to becoming one of India's first product marketers, then building multiple profitable businesses, h…

1
Spaceballs 2: The Time We Talk About A Movie Announcement, Gaming News, And The Price Of Borderlans 4 1:05:00

16d ago1:05:00

1:05:00

Well the fitfo that was the Martinsburg Public Library Comic Con and sharing our thoughts on that event we got some great gaming news from Microsoft/ Xbox, surprising news from Mel Brooks concerning Spaceballs 2, and the price of price of Borderlands 4 and more! So we had to talk about it all and more! watch the video from Hypnotic that we "borrowe…

1
Eight Men Out: When Heroes Break the Game 1:18:20

21d ago1:18:20

1:18:20

In 1919, eight men—some stars, some role players, all wearing the same crisp white uniform—made a decision that would rewrite the rules of American sports forever. In this episode of The Adrian Moment, Ocean Murff and Jim Pullen sit down with John Sayles’ 1988 film Eight Men Out, a dramatization of the Black Sox scandal, and find themselves caught …

1
Martinsburg Pubic Library 2025 Comic Con A.K.A, A Ted Talk About How A Con Can Be An Example Of What Not To Do. 47:31

23d ago47:31

47:31

As we continue to walk away from trying to notice video game drama, Yea Randy we're not looking at you. Why? Because we went to this year's Martinsburg Pubic Library Comic Con. As always we seem ask ourselves why do we keep going to a show that wants to act like it is the Temu of conventions. So in this episode expect us to ramble on as to why they…

1
Ep 035. The Cheat Code to Backpacking: Tiffany’s Journey from Newbie to Solo Backpacker 1:18:24

24d ago1:18:24

1:18:24

In this episode, I’m joined by one of my incredible Backpacking Badass clients—Tiffany—whose story is a perfect example of what’s possible when you combine a dream with the right support and structure. When Tiffany joined the Backpacking Badass Program in 2022, she had never been backpacking before. Fast forward to today—and she’s completed 33 back…

1
When R - Truth Leaves The WWE Nintendo Drops The Switch 2 And Randy Pitchford Still Likes The Taste Of His Foot A.K.A. Another Bonus Episode 58:44

28d ago58:44

58:44

Well we try and step away from the drama but nope, because when The Epic Play Store had Tiny Tina's Wonderlands for free Randy Pitchford had to, once again, put his foot in his mouth. Plus on June 5th Nintendo dropped its Switch 2 and WWE released Ron Killings (A.K.A. R - Truth ) over the weekend. So we had to talk about it and a whole lot more. Wh…

1
[Bonus] How to Break into Product Marketing (Even Without the Title) | Siddhartha Kathpalia, PMM Mentor, Entrepreneur (prev. VWO, Freshworks) 23:32

29d ago23:32

23:32

Thinking about transitioning into product marketing? You're not alone, but most people don't know how to make the jump.This episode is your go-to guide.Siddhartha Kathpalia brings a decade of product marketing experience and a front-row seat to the evolution of this field in India. As a Product Marketing Alliance ambassador and instructor for Growt…

1
Ep 034. Is It SAFE to Go Solo? The Truth About Solo Hiking & Backpacking 21:06

1M ago21:06

21:06

🎉 Registration is officially OPEN for the 2025 Solo Adventure Summit! Join us June 5th-6th for a free two-day virtual event all about building confidence, preparation, and skills for your solo outdoor adventures. 👉 Grab your free ticket now at shedreamsofalpine.com/summit 🎙️ Ep 034. Is It SAFE to Go Solo? The Truth About Solo Hiking & Backpacking I…

1
Cassandra Peterson (Elvira) Q & A -> A Nightmare Weekend Bootlegged Panel A.K.A. Our Road To A Library Comic Con 43:29

1M ago43:29

43:29

To step away from the drama of CEOs enjoying the taste of their feet and to fill the silence until we get the chance to go to the Martinsburg Public Library's Comic Con at their temporary new location we offer all of you this -> A bootleg version of Nightmare Weekend Chicago 2025's Cassandra Peterson A.K.A: Elvira Q and A Panel. In this panel she t…

1
Ep 033. Bear Safety Isn’t Optional—Kim Titchener’s Expert Advice for Solo Hikers 1:03:18

1M ago1:03:18

1:03:18

🎉 Registration is officially OPEN for the 2025 Solo Adventure Summit! Join us June 5th-6th for a free two-day virtual event all about building confidence, preparation, and skills for your solo outdoor adventures. You'll learn from over 10+ amazing speakers—including today’s guest, Kim from Bear Safety and More! 👉 Grab your free ticket now at shedre…

1
Bonus Episode Cause Game CEOs Keep Inserting Their Feet It's A Into Their Mouths. Yes, We're Looking At You Rany Pitchford 1:47:59

1M ago1:47:59

1:47:59

WIth everything that went on in the gaming industry game dev CEOs continue to put their feet into their mouths. Yes we're giving Randy Pitchford the side eye when we said that. So We contintue the convesation so it remains fresh in yao mind and more! Plus we once again include the audio from videos that ENDYMIONtv and Asmongold TV did that not just…

1
Hoosiers and the Slow Clap Dilemma 1:08:10

1M ago1:08:10

1:08:10

If You Build It, Will They Clap? It’s hard to overstate what Hoosiers means to a certain breed of sports movie fan. But do Ocean and Jim buy the hype? This week, Ocean, making his rookie appearance with the film, and Jim, decades removed from his last viewing, take the full-court press to Indiana’s mythic hardwood, looking for answers in small-town…

1
Ep 032. 4 Outdoor Skills Every Woman Should Master Before a Solo Trip 20:55

1M ago20:55

20:55

🎉 Registration is officially OPEN for the 2025 Solo Adventure Summit! Join us June 5th-6th for a free two-day virtual event all about building confidence, preparation, and skills for your solo outdoor adventures. 👉 Grab your free ticket now at shedreamsofalpine.com/summit 🎙️ Ep 032. 4 Outdoor Skills Every Woman Should Master Before a Solo Trip Are …

1
When Fans Retaliate Against Mainstream Game Devs And What You Can Do To Help 1:21:35

1M ago1:21:35

1:21:35

Wow, though we had other plans for what to post this week, it looks like you fans had other plans. With gamers putting up actually keeping Randy Pichford's comments, and what Bungie did in the the eye's of the public we had weigh in on everything with why you should not forget that even though you're a fan of Borderlands or Bungie. Not to mention h…

1
Ep 031. Self-Defense for Solo Adventurers with Nicole Snell from Girls Fight Back 1:21:59

1M ago1:21:59

1:21:59

What if the thing holding you back from solo adventuring isn’t lack of skills—but the feeling of safety? In this powerful episode, Allison sits down with Nicole Snell—international speaker, TEDx presenter, and CEO of Girls Fight Back—to talk about self-defense, solo travel, and how we can stop letting fear define our choices. Nicole is a globally r…

1
More About Nintendo, Borderlands, And Bungie A.K.A. Second Verse Same As The First Plus Piracy! 48:31

1M ago48:31

48:31

Well it looks like we forgot to tell ya'll about some Nintendo stuff last week, and it's a good thing too! Why? Cause it ties into how Randy Pitchford is now seemingly gaslighting fans and how everything will lead folks into piracy once again. Which is why we included audio from a Louis Rossmann in which he talks about Netflix using AI and AI creat…

1
Real Steel 1:23:33

2M ago1:23:33

1:23:33

Boxing is dead. Long live boxing. Or, actually, long live robots punching each other into scrap metal while Hugh Jackman does his best impression of a man who should be less likable than he is. That’s the premise at the heart of Real Steel, and if it sounds absurd, you’re not wrong. But here’s the twist: Ocean and Jim spend ninety minutes proving t…

1
Ep 030. Adventures that Made Me: My First Solo Backpacking Trip (Mount Langley) 44:55

2M ago44:55

44:55

In today’s episode, I’m taking you back to the solo backpacking trip that shaped me in all the best ways—my very first overnight alone on the trail. I share what inspired me to go solo in the first place, how I handled the fear, the unexpected snow that changed my plans, and the plot twist at the trailhead that almost stranded me. This trip wasn’t …

1
With Nintendo, Xbox, and Wizards Of The Coast In The News We Need To Talk Gaming. 1:35:03

2M ago1:35:03

1:35:03

With Nintendo doing some potentially and allegedly anti consumer stuff, Microsoft raising prices on games, systems, and accessories, plus Habro reportedly urging Wizards of the Coast to same thing to Dungeons And Dragons as they are doing to Magic the Gathering. Also with reports saying game devs don't want to make games for the Xbox Series X/S con…

1
Ep 029. Hot Topics in Our Backpacking Badass Community: Solo Confidence, Wilderness Safety & Building Your Adventure Circle 1:16:05

2M ago1:16:05

1:16:05

We’re back with another Hot Topics episode—and this time, it’s all about solo adventure season. Allison is joined by Team Alpine’s Kellie Adkins (our social media and community manager) for a deep dive into what’s coming up most inside the Backpacking Badass Program right now: solo backpacking celebrations, pre-trip panic moments, wilderness medici…

1
Our Discussion With The Man Behind The Four State Comic Con -> Andrew A.K.A. A Four State Comic Con Interview 26:40

2M ago26:40

26:40

Our Four State Comic Con Hagerstown 2025 coverage both continues and ends with us speaking to Andrew Melius who is one of the main folks behind Four State Comic Con itself. So hear Andrew talk about how they operate, what they do and don't do their 9th year, give hints for their10th year and their Harrisburg show which will happen in August 2025, a…

1
Speaking With Amanda From Dancing Demons Media Group AKA A Four State Comic Con Hagerstown 2025 Interview 42:28

2M ago42:28

42:28

Our Four State Comic Con Hagerstown 2025 coverage continues! In this episode we chat with Amanda From Dancing Demons Media Group about being an indie creator, Dancing Demons Media Group, Croudfunding, loves and hates in various movie genres and more! Note: Listen for fun interruptions from Jesse L Green A.K.A. Captian D Capitate Where to find Danci…

1
When Our Four State Comic Con Hagerstown 2025 Coverage Starts We Get Steel City Con And Borderlands 4 Updates 1:14:17

2M ago1:14:17

1:14:17

Our Four State Comic Con Hagerstown 2025 has finally begun! We start our coverage by giving you dear listener our thoughts on the event, retell our conversation with ken hunt, meeting Carlos Alazraqui, what we got, and more in regards to the event. Plus we relay and give our thoughts on an update to the Steel City Comic Con that happened earlier th…

1
Our Road To Four State Comic Con Ends With This Fairy Odd Parents Galaxy Con Panel 45:35

2M ago45:35

45:35

Though we took a few days off to recover from the weekend and go though what we snagged content wise our Four State Comic Con 2025 end with this perfict transition. What do we mean? Well Carlos Alazraqui was one of the guests at this year's Four State Comic Con Hagerstown. So what a better way to transition from our road to Four State Comic Con to …

1
Our Road To Four State Comic Con 2025 Continues With Our Interview With Old Four State Comic Con Guest Dahlia Legault From The Walking Dead 29:15

2M ago29:15

29:15

Yes, our Four State Comic Con 2025 continues. Due to us being at Four State Comic Con tomorrow, we wished to give you a taste of what you can expect from us going to the event. With that being said here is our interview we did from 2016 with Dahlia Legaul from The Walking Dead in which we talk about her time on the walking dead, what might happen t…

1
Whip It 1:11:44

2M ago1:11:44

1:11:44

It starts with a thump. Not a punch, not a kick—this thump is hips-on-hips, bodies in motion, skates slicing across hardwood with the confidence of a linebacker and the grace of a ballerina. This is roller derby, baby. And on this episode of The Adrian Moment, Ocean Murff and Jim Pullen don their metaphorical elbow pads and dive helmet-first into W…

1
Ep 028. Should You Visit Parks This Year? A Former Park Manager's Take 31:05

2M ago31:05

31:05

In this episode, Team She Dreams of Alpine’s own Kellie Adkins—former park manager and field ecologist—dives into a hot topic that’s come up in our Backpacking Badass Program community: Should we still be visiting public lands right now? With recent funding cuts, staff shortages, and even the illegal firing of federal employees making headlines thi…

1
From Tron To Babylon 5 It's Bruce Boxleitner's Galaxy Con Richmond 2025 Panel A.K.A. Our Road To Four State Comic Con 2025 Continues 57:56

2M ago57:56

57:56

Once again our our road to Four State Comic Con 2025 continues. Today, because it fell of the back off the back of the Tube Of Yous truck we share GalaxyCon's Q&A panel with guest Bruce Boxleitner. In this panel he talks about movies such as Tron, and Tron: Tron: Legacy , shows such as The Orville, Supergirl, and Babylon 5, being an actor and much …

1
I Listen To A GalaxyCon Panel A.K.A. Jerry Trainor's First Ever Panel Or Our Road To Four State Comic Con Continues 1:06:53

2M ago1:06:53

1:06:53

After having some technical difficulties last week we return to our road to Four State Comic Con.. Today, because it fell of the back off the back of a clock truck we share GalaxyCon's Q&A panel with guest Jerry Trainor. In this panel he talks about being a celebrity guest for the first time at a convention, him doing a panel for the first time, Ic…

1
Ep 027. From Sea Level to 14K: Kahla’s Journey into Backpacking & Bravery (Inside the Adventurous Reinvention Experience) 51:12

3M ago51:12

51:12

In this episode, I’m joined by my client Kahla, who went from Florida flatlands to summiting a 14er on her very first backpacking trip inside the Adventurous Reinvention Experience. We talk about what inspired her to join the program, how she worked through altitude fears and self-doubt, and what it was really like to take on a major challenge with…

1
Ep.16 Walking the halls, pushing big rocks up the hill and playing the long game | Robbert van der Pluijm, Head of Marketing, Permutive 1:30:58

3M ago1:30:58

1:30:58

From teaching social studies to leading marketing in ad-tech startups, Robbert's journey is nothing short of inspiring. With 10+ years in the industry, Robbert van der Pluijm shares insights on navigating the complexities of ad tech, why long tenures matter, and the secrets to a successful marketing career like pushing "big rocks up the hill, walki…

1
Ep 026. This Summer Can Change Everything – Join Us Inside the Adventurous Reinvention Experience 21:08

3M ago21:08

21:08

If you’ve been craving clarity, confidence, purpose—and more adventure in your life—this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, I’m walking you through exactly what the Adventurous Reinvention Experience (ARE) is, why it’s so needed right now, and most importantly… what you could create inside this coaching container this summer. ARE is a 4-m…

1
From Steel City Con Controversy To Convention Talk To Nintendo Announcements A.K.A. Our Road To Four State Comic Con Begins 44:11

3M ago44:11

44:11

With some announcements coming form Nintendo about the Switch 2 and their new game pricing, as well as some controversy coming from Steel City Comic Con, what happened at Katsucon, and is happening at Awesome con our Captian had to talk about it. No to menton our captain talks about the upcoming Four State Comic con event in Hagerstown which will o…

1
Ep 025. Marta’s Journey into Backpacking, Confidence & Following Her Curiosity (Inside the Adventurous Reinvention Experience) 1:07:27

3M ago1:07:27

1:07:27

In this episode, my client, Marta, shares how saying yes to her very first backpacking trip — even with fears about altitude, injury, and self-doubt — opened the door to a completely new version of herself. We talk about the mindset shifts she experienced inside the Adventurous Reinvention Experience, how she worked through the “oh shit” moments be…

1
Nightmares & Dreamscapes – 010: All Aboard 1:02:02

3M ago1:02:02

1:02:02

010 – All Aboard There’s a whole lot of sheet involved here, and very little is understood. But that’s the feywild for you. Between a cat, a crabbit, and a big beetle, we might be able to get to the bottom of it… but probably not. Featuring the vocal talents of: Amanda Clements, Ben Avery, Celeste Mora, Dave Clements, John Harju, John-Michel Bilezi…

1
For Love of the Game 1:29:13

3M ago1:29:13

1:29:13

Baseball is a game of numbers. Nine innings. Twenty-seven outs. Ninety feet between the bases. It is a sport where precision is worshipped, where history is measured in statistics, and where perfection—true perfection—is almost impossible. But every so often, the improbable happens. A pitcher stands alone on the mound, the weight of history pressin…

1
Ep 024. Jen’s Journey to Backpacking Confidence & Reinvention After Retirement (Inside the Adventurous Reinvention Experience) 1:14:11

3M ago1:14:11

1:14:11

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Jen — a client of mine who joined the Adventurous Reinvention Experience in 2024 to grow her backpacking skills and connect with a powerful community of women. We dive into what it was like for her to say yes to the program, how she stepped outside her comfort zone on the trail, and why reinvention doesn’t have to …

1
Ep 023. Why the Mountains Are the Best Self-Coaching Tool for Life’s Challenges 46:15

3M ago46:15

46:15

Have you ever noticed how the mountains challenge you—not just physically, but mentally? How they push you to confront your fears, reframe your struggles, and prove to yourself that you’re capable of more than you thought? Before I ever became a coach, the mountains were already teaching me how to shift my mindset. In this episode, I break down: Ho…

1
Hidalgo: The Horse, The Myth, The Legend 1:12:12

4M ago1:12:12

1:12:12

What makes a legend? Is it the weight of history, the whispers of truth passed down through generations? Or is it something more ephemeral—an idea, a story, a narrative so compelling that it becomes real in the telling? Ocean Murff and Jim Pullen set out on an odyssey of their own, peeling back the layers of myth and spectacle surrounding Hidalgo, …

1
Ep. 15 How this marketer built optionality in his career: co-founding a $5k/month micro saas product, trainable gut | Marketing at Stitchflow, Co-Founder & Chief Meme Officer, Supermeme.ai 1:29:21

4M ago1:29:21

1:29:21

From IT support to co-founding a $5k/month micro-SaaS product, Supermeme, while holding down full-time roles, Sanjeev NC embodies the art of building optionality. Sanjeev is a generalist in the true sense having held roles in customer, support, sales, marketing, and product.In this episode, Sanjeev discusses how he's built optionality, why he belie…

1
Ep 022. Too Slow? Too Shy? Too Old? How to Stop Counting Yourself Out of Having Epic Adventures 41:26

4M ago41:26

41:26

Have you ever hesitated to join a hiking group or sign up for an adventure because you were afraid you wouldn’t fit in? Maybe you’ve told yourself: 🚶‍♀️ “I’m too slow—I don’t want to hold everyone back.” 😬 “I’m too shy—what if I feel awkward?” 🎂 “I’m too old—will I be the only one?” If any of those thoughts have stopped you from putting yourself ou…

1
Nightmares & Dreamscapes – 009: In The Air Tonight 42:38

4M ago42:38

42:38

009 – In The Air Tonight Can you feel it? The feywild remains as mysterious as ever, but there’s nothing that a snack and a cup of tea can’t fix! Unless the problem is a friend missing their skin and other members of your party wandering off alone. In that case, the party isn’t sure of the cure. Featuring the vocal talents of: Amanda Clements, Ben …

1
Ep. 14 Playing to your strengths, sailing with the tailwinds and why compounding really works in careers 1:19:58

4M ago1:19:58

1:19:58

Mohita Nagpal is a journalist turned SaaS marketing leader. She has worked in high-growth startups like Borneo, Facets, Hiver, Belong and Wingify. In this episode, Mohita talks about the importance of playing to your strengths, power of diverse experiences and how they compound over time. She also offers practical interviewing advice for marketers…

1
Ep 13. Why passion & resilience matter, art of managing up and more: Lessons from a VP Marketing | Branca Ballot, VP Marketing, Glide, prev. Go-Daddy 1:01:11

4M ago1:01:11

1:01:11

Branca Ballot is the VP of marketing at Glide, a high-growth startup that makes it easy to build software without code. She has extensive experience hiring and leading teams across various industries, from GoDaddy, Zenefits, and the BCG.In this episode, Branca talks about why she looks for resilience when hiring marketers, why one should work out …

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Even Footing Games Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide