Best Random Encounter Gaming Podcasts (2025)

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325 - Time for a Switch 2! 1:09:09

13h ago1:09:09

1:09:09

On this week's Random Encounter, we've finally recovered from Not-E3, so now it's time to talk about the Switch 2! Nintendo's long-awaited follow-up to the Switch has finally released and, surprise, it's still the Switch! The Nintendo Switch 2 is burning up the sales charts and already consuming countless hours of folks' time. That said, there has …

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Violenceball #31: To Live and Die Again [Finale] 53:34

20h ago53:34

53:34

With the field itself obliterated, can the game even continue? Will the Mootlings achieve victory, and if so will their new law change the face of Eem? Will Busterribs "Gollum it?" Find out in the FINALE of Violenceball in the Land of Eem. Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.mea…

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324 - Not-E3 2025 Extravaganza! 2:00:24

8d ago2:00:24

2:00:24

On this week's Random Encounter, the Summer Game Fest (AKA Not-E3) season is officially upon us! For video game fans, this period is like early Christmas. With nonstop gaming announcements, there is something for everyone! This week, our panel has been working hard keeping up with all the major events, so it's time to share our favourite games from…

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Violenceball #30: Vs The Crumblemire Consortium 50:24

15d ago50:24

50:24

This is it. The final game of the Xtreme Xaltation has arrived. Can The Mootlings triumph against the Consortium’s roster of the best players Violenceball has ever seen? The song referenced towards the end of this episode is River and Dale by Chuck Ragan Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro…

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323 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Spoilercast 2:15:54

22d ago2:15:54

2:15:54

On this week’s episode of Random Encounter, we’re doing a deep dive into the game everyone is talking about: Sandfall Interactive's Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. In this lengthy, full-blown spoilercast, we chat about the beautiful music, the combat, the story, and argue about who loves Esquie the most. Does the panel adore the game as much as the ho…

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Violenceball #29: Third Stringers 46:44

29d ago46:44

46:44

It's the first of possibly two matches for the X-Treme X-Altation! But that doesn't look like the REAL Crumblemire Consortium lineup. Can the Mootlings foil the Consortium coaches' plot AND win a game against these pretenders without giving away their newfound immunity to mind control? Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media,…

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BBEG and Other Letters: A Villainous chat about the bad guys. 59:14

1M ago59:14

59:14

Send us a text Greetings adventurers! Welcome to The Crithalla Podcast, and welcome back to another edition of DMs Discuss. Do you like bad guys? You know the antagonists of the story? Ne'er-do-wells, do no goods and all around vile villainous villains? If so, what is wrong with you? You should want to be the very best, strive to be heroic and figh…

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The Hypothesis: Volume 2, Episode 1 1:18:17

1M ago1:18:17

1:18:17

Hello my seekers of knowledge, We apologize for the untimely unseemly delay in launching this our latest episode. Volume 2 Sam and Luke are way behind on their game design writing, if you hadn’t noticed. So for Volume 2 of our Hypothesis, Christopher and I decided to change the format of the podcast. For this volume, we shift to an interview format…

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322 - Clairly Oblivious 1:05:00

1M ago1:05:00

1:05:00

On this episode of Random Encounter, we're looking at a stylish upcoming turn-based RPG and a remaster of a sprawling open-world classic! First, Zek is here to discuss Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a game that might end up being his favorite JRPG of this generation. This stylish title is capturing attention with an incredible voice cast and fresh ta…

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Violenceball #28: Violenceball Rules 42:38

1M ago42:38

42:38

Cue the montage music, because there’s just one week before the XX finals, and the team has a LOT to take care of. In fact, the whole land of Eem is gearing up for the event. Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy …

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321 - Lunar Eternal Blue Prince 59:56

2M ago59:56

59:56

On this episode of Random Encounter, we're looking at a new classic puzzle-adventure game and a packaged duo of some of the best RPGs ever released on the PSX! First, Gio and Tin are here to give us a walk-through tour of Blue Prince, the hit rogue-lite puzzle adventurer. This game came out of nowhere for a lot of folks, trapping them inside the sh…

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Violenceball #27: Preventative Glitter 48:44

2M ago48:44

48:44

Even as the conspiracy is all but revealed, the Mootlings might not have time to stop it. Dithertoes and his aunt have a tense family chat. Skitterglint and Pamzam jam the signal. Ebi and Jandar compete to out-blush one another. Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamed…

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320 - Let's Switch (2) It Up 55:37

2M ago55:37

55:37

On this episode of Random Encounter, we chat about everything that happened last week and, BOY, did a lot happen last week! First up, Dom is here to talk about the recent sci-fi Souls-like AI LIMIT. Does it live up to its inspirations, or does it fall just as flat as AI does in the real world? Then, Zach joins the panel to chat about the Switch 2 D…

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Violenceball #26: Snooping | Land of Eem 46:55

2M ago46:55

46:55

Did you get the latest issue of Balls Illustrated? Lots of hot goss about Arlin Craft, but how much of it is really true? It's party time in Eem, and they've got TWO FONDUE FOUNTAINS! Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistam…

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Ludological Alchemy: The Hypothesis - Episode #12: Looking back on a year of Ludological Alchemy 1:18:03

3M ago1:18:03

1:18:03

Greetings astute alchemists, In this our twelfth episode, we ramble through our preamble discussing Christmas music, knock-knock jokes, online scams and modern art. After we amble through those brambles, Christopher takes us through a year of our mail bag of comments and questions. We hope you find the chaos of our 12th recording both diverting and…

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319 - I'd Kill for a Good Cup of Tea! 1:07:12

3M ago1:07:12

1:07:12

On this episode of Random Encounter, it's time to sink into the shadows and brew some tea, because we're talking about Assassin's Creed Shadows and Wanderstop! Assassin's Creed Shadows is finally here! This long-awaited game has been delayed multiple times over the last year, but was that extra time well spent? Tom is here to tell us his thoughts a…

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Violenceball #25: Friendship Bracelets | Land of Eem 42:08

3M ago42:08

42:08

My gnome uncle (that I don't like that much) that works at Nintendo told me that in this episode, the Mootlings go to some human's house, then a garden center, and then a fancy party! Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistam…

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318 - Monster Hunting the Most Elusive Game: A New Suikoden 56:29

3M ago56:29

56:29

On this episode of Random Encounter, it's time to chat about a remaster and a new game in two long-running series! First up, Zach's prayers have been answered: Suikoden I&II HD Remaster: Gate Rune & Dunan Unification Wars is finally out! This remaster of the first two Suikoden games has been highly anticipated for years by fans of the series, but d…

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Violenceball #24: 6969 45:22

3M ago45:22

45:22

The Mootling star players, Jandar, and Da Scabby Grindazz overhear Busterribs and Arlan Craft discuss their plan to fix Violenceball finals matches by mind controlling entire teams. It's going to take both gnomes the team has met and maybe even their uncles to get to the bottom of all this! Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista M…

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Ludological Alchemy: The Hypothesis - Episode #11: Designing to Teach Game Design 1:17:52

4M ago1:17:52

1:17:52

Greetings, alchemists. Once again, we dive into an arcane topic, but this one has a bit of a metatextual level: we speak of teaching the subject of game design. Christopher has many questions for Luke, who has answers, experience, and even some questions of his own. We discuss subject matter, students, things to consider from the academic side of t…

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317 - Pirate Watcher in Eora 1:23:44

4M ago1:23:44

1:23:44

On this episode of Random Encounter, we're talking about two of the most highly anticipated games of 2025! We've been eagerly awaiting Obsidian's answer to Skyrim for years, and Avowed is finally here. A spin-off of the beloved CRPG Pillars of Eternity series, Avowed replaces the isometric view and strategic "real-time-with-pause" combat with an FP…

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Violenceball #23: A Peek Behind the Curtain 34:56

4M ago34:56

34:56

A spy mission to the Mootling's next opponents, Da Scabby Grindaz, takes a horrific turn when Ebi, Skitterglint, and Dithertoes accidentally walk into something they weren't supposed to see. Join our Discord server!: https://discord.gg/dr36EXk6 Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: ww…

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316 - Canadian Encounter 1:31:27

4M ago1:31:27

1:31:27

On this episode of Random Encounter, we're celebrating all things Canadian! For absolutely no reason (certainly not related to any current events in February 2024), Jono has gathered a few of his fellow Canucks at RPGFan to chat about some of their favourite Canadian games. The thing about games from up north is, much like Canadians themselves, you…

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Schedule Change Announcement: Every Other Week 0:59

4M ago0:59

0:59

The title says it all, but because of some changes in our personal lives which I explain in the audio we'll be going back to every other week for now. Thanks in advance for your patience, and we'll see you on the Violenceball pitch next week! Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.…

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Violenceball #22: Bedtime 38:29

4M ago38:29

38:29

The team gets several late-night visitors to help them celebrate their placement into the top 2… wait, I mean top 3, in the X-treme X-altation. The voices of the VBPS, Ghalk & Dughac, are Justin and Nathan from Tabletop Royale! Check out their Twitch for fun gaming content. Violenceball Season Character Guide Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wrigh…

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Risk, Reward, Regret: The 3 Rs of Roleplaying 1:00:35

4M ago1:00:35

1:00:35

Send us a text Greetings adventurers! Welcome to The Crithalla Podcast, and welcome back to another edition of DMs Discuss. In this episode, we tackle the 3 Rs is DMing; Risk, Reward and Regret. The boys tell tantalizing tales and offer some tips and tactics! Will we make sense, maybe. Will it be entertaining, perhaps. Is it interesting, boy I hope…

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315 - Sleepless in Ephinea 1:15:46

4M ago1:15:46

1:15:46

On this episode of Random Encounter, it’s a double dose of sci-fi and fantasy! First, Aleks joins us to talk about Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, a sci-fi RPG with a strong tabletop influence. As a sequel to 2022’s Citizen Sleeper, Starward Vector expands its universe with multiple settings and companions. If you love tabletop RPGs, then this …

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Violenceball #21: The Wasteland Ball | Land of Eem 44:38

4M ago44:38

44:38

Things work a little different at the House of Courtesan: There will be a lot more glitter, reads, and puns in this week's Violenceball match! Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book, The Ultimate Random En…

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Ludological Alchemy: The Hypothesis - Episode #10: Iron Hearts in Hearts of Iron 1:18:47

5M ago1:18:47

1:18:47

Players of Games, As a game designer, playing other games is important to the design process, especially games orthogonal to your area of expertise. In Episode 10 of Ludological Alchemy’s Hypothesis we broaden our remit to discuss a topic adjacent to roleplaying games: war games. Specifically in our case, Hearts of Iron 4 by Paradox Entertainment. …

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Violenceball #20: Pizza Party | Land of Eem 41:04

5M ago41:04

41:04

Dithertoes spies on Buster Ribs, Skitterglint asks Brord about the future. Ebi takes some food to Pamzaam. Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Fin…

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314 - The Switch 2 is Real (and Other Stories) 1:09:23

5M ago1:09:23

1:09:23

On this episode of Random Encounter, Jono is back to chat with the panel about two recent big January releases! First up, Wes has managed to fight through hundreds upon hundreds of foes to deliver their verdict on Dynasty Warriors: Origins! This latest entry in the long-running series dramatically cuts back on playable characters and weapons to pro…

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Violenceball #19: Glean the Cube | Land of Eem 41:08

5M ago41:08

41:08

Our star players try to get to the bottom of the recent pro Violenceball game which went unbroadcasted and no one in the audience seems to remember. Their search takes them from the height of the Crumblemire Consortium announcer's box to the depths of the Motorlodge's VHS dungeon. Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who …

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Ludological Alchemy: The Hypothesis - A Random Encounter with Tom Bombadil 1:44:52

5M ago1:44:52

1:44:52

Dearest listener, Here we present to a special episode. Normally, we limit such special episodes to paid subscribers, but we enjoyed this discussion so much we wanted to share it with everyone. Please enjoy and if you’re so compelled, put a few goldberries in our yellow hat. TOM BOMBADIL. Merry old Tom is a denizen of the Old Forest, northeast of t…

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Violenceball #18: Bidead | Land of Eem 52:38

5M ago52:38

52:38

We are BACK to the Violenceball pitch for more action! We start by finding that Jandar LuDove Drives The Apple Car from The Busy World of Richard Scarry, and it only gets more INTENSE from there! The voices of the VBPS, Ghalk & Dughac, are Justin and Nathan from Tabletop Royale! Check out their Twitch for fun gaming content. Thanks to Shayne Plunke…

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313 - Jono-Less Encounter 57:37

5M ago57:37

57:37

On this first episode of Random Encounter for 2025, Jono is missing, and it's up to the panel to find him! Just kidding; we aren't a semi-educational game from the 1990s. Jono has bronchitis this week, so it's up to the brand-new full-time host of Retro Encounter, Zach Wilkerson, to fill in for him! Joining Zach is Neal, who is chatting about the r…

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