Best The Game Deflators Podcasts (2025)

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The Game Deflators E348 | Sonic Crossovers, Nintendo Vibes & Jet-Ski Nostalgia 40:57

1d ago40:57

40:57

In this episode of the Game Deflators Podcast, John and Ryan unpack an action-packed week in gaming with a lineup that spans kart racing chaos, collectible card surprises, corporate culture wins, and a splash of retro nostalgia. They kick things off with the wild new Sonic Racing CrossWorlds where iconic franchises like Minecraft, TMNT, and Avatar:…

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The Ron Johnson Show (7/1): Minnesota Timberwolves SMART to RUN IT BACK With Naz Reid and Julius Randle 54:07

8h ago54:07

54:07

The Minnesota Timberwolves re-signed Naz Reid and Julius Randle to keep the group together for another season, although they lost Nickeil Alexander-Walker to Atlanta. Plus, Ron Johnson weighs in on whether the Minnesota Vikings defensive line can be a top five sack unit. And the Minnesota Lynx host Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever in the Commiss…

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TWINS POSTCAST: Twins Lineup Gets SWALLOWED UP BY TARIK SKUBAL In Game 3, 3-0 17:38

2d ago17:38

17:38

The Minnesota wins dropped two of three in Detroit as Tarik Skubal feasted on the Twins lineup for a one hitter and 12 strikeouts. Join Luke Inman and CJ Baumgartner for the instant reaction and recap after the game.By Locked On Podcast Network

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TWINS POSTCAST: Bailey Ober GIVES UP 7-RUNS As Twins Drop Game Two vs Tigers, 10-5 16:40

3d ago16:40

16:40

The Minnesota Twins were stopped the bleeding temporarily with a three-game win streak. That was until Bailey Ober gave up 11 hits and 7-earned runs today versus the Tigers as they drop game two, 10-5.By Locked On Podcast Network

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Bill Simmons… STOP Gatekeeping NBA Media! & NBPA: Investigate Ace Bailey NOW! | Perk UNPLUGGED 25:57

4d ago25:57

25:57

Kendrick Perkins couldn't wait to GO OFF on Perk Unplugged! Perk covers why Bill Simmons should stop gatekeeping NBA discourse, and takes a good hard look at Ace Bailey and the people who surround him. Listen on audio: Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/road-trippin/id1195897108 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Q4qqC6UxoTB09ePc14…

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TWINS POSTCAST: Twins Secure Victory vs Seattle After Joe Ryan's Gem On The Mound, 2-0 16:04

6d ago16:04

16:04

The Twins finally got a victory thanks to the arm of Joe Ryan and his three-hit six scoreless inning outing versus the Mariners. Join Luke Inman and CJ Baumgartner for the instant reaction.By Locked On Podcast Network

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TWINS POSTCAST: More LATE GAME STRUGGLES As Jhoan Duran Spirals In 9th Inning vs Seattle, 6-5 16:34

7d ago16:34

16:34

The Minnesota Twins are not losers of 10 of their last 11 after tonights 9th inning collapse by Jhoan Duran. Join Luke Inman and Sweet Lou Hennessey for the instant reaction and recap after the game.By Locked On Podcast Network

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SGA Top 50 ALL-TIME?! Cooper Flagg OVERHYPED?? & NBA Grind BREAKING Players! 1:08:51

7d ago1:08:51

1:08:51

The Road Trippin' crew celebrates the OKC's championship while breaking down the devastating news of Tyrese Haliburton's achilles injury in the playoffs. Perk, Richard Jefferson, and Channing Frye get into a heated debate about whether SGA is now the best player in basketball and react to the blockbuster Kevin Durant trade to Houston. Plus, they di…

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The Ron Johnson Show (6/24): Daunte Culpepper Joins to Talk J.J. McCarthy 54:51

7d ago54:51

54:51

Former Minnesota Vikings QB Daunte Culpepper joins the show to discuss his life after football and J.J. McCarthy's progression with the team. Plus, Ron weighs in on whether McCarthy should play in the preseason and Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the G…

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TWINS POSTCAST: Twins Drop 10 of their last 11 games, Bailey Ober Takes Loss vs. Mariners In Game 2 16:27

8d ago16:27

16:27

The Minnesota Twins have fallen out of control and out of the AL Central race after losing their 10th game in their last 11. Bailey Ober was the latest victim on the mound versus Seattle.By Locked On Podcast Network

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The Game Deflators E347 | Critical Picks & Racing Tricks: Daggerheart, MTG x FF, and Wave Race 64 56:36

9d ago56:36

56:36

Strap in for a nostalgia-meets-news deep dive on this week’s episode of The Game Deflators! John and Ryan kick things off with a fresh batch of gaming pickups. Then it's time to roll initiative as the duo shares behind-the-screen updates from their latest Dungeons & Dragons campaign. In the tabletop world beyond their own, the guys examine big move…

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TWINS POSTCAST: BYRON BUXTON HOMERS TWICE, Not Enough As Twins Drop Three Straight In Border Battle 16:39

9d ago16:39

16:39

After being swept by Milwaukee the Minnesota Twins have now lost 9 of their last 10 with no signs of turning things around any time soon. Join Luke Inman and Theo Tollefson for the instant reaction.By Locked On Podcast Network

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Perk on KD to HOUSTON, Caitlin Clark’s UNFAIR Power & Why Dwayne Wade is WRONG 27:32

9d ago27:32

27:32

Kendrick Perkins breaks down Kevin Durant's blockbuster trade to Houston, calling it the perfect move that makes the Rockets legitimate title contenders. Perk also gives his Game 7 prediction for Thunder vs Pacers, defends ring culture in the NBA, and explains why Caitlin Clark is the most powerful woman in basketball. Plus, Perk calls out Dwyane W…

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TWINS POSTCAST: Twins BATS DEFLATE IN SCORCHING HEAT, Drop Game 2 vs Brewers 16:43

10d ago16:43

16:43

The Minnesota Twins have now lost 8 for their last 9 games as their free fall continues versus the Brewers in the Border Battle. Join Luke Inman and Sweet Lou Hennesey for the instant reaction and recap.By Locked On Podcast Network

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TWINS POSTCAST: Twins FALL APART LATE After Justin Topa Gets Shelled vs. Brewers 17:27

11d ago17:27

17:27

The Minnesota Twins fall in game one of the border battle after Justin Topa gave up five runs while recording only a single out on the night. Join Luke Inman and CJ Baumgartner for the instant reaction and recap after the game.By Locked On Podcast Network

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ROAD TRIPPIN’ Predicts OKC Will HUNT Haliburton, Stephen A. vs Memphis & Lakers $10B SALE 53:21

12d ago53:21

53:21

The Road Trippin' crew breaks down why OKC will target injured Tyrese Haliburton in tonight's closeout Game 6 of the NBA Finals, with Perk predicting "it's gonna happen tonight." The guys then dive deep into the Memphis Grizzlies' dysfunction, Stephen A. Smith's comments about Memphis' "safety," and why Desmond Bain looked like he got "a breath of …

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TWINS POSTCAST: Yet ANOTHER One-Run Loss For the Minnesota Twins 16:55

14d ago16:55

16:55

The Minnesota Twins got in a battle of two-out hitting with the Cincinnati Reds. David Festa gave up a pair of two-run knocks in the fourth but the Twins answered with a four-spot in the sixth thanks to Harrison Bader's three-run homer. But the Twins' bullpen faltered as Brock Stewart served up a two-out double in the sixth that was the Twins' undo…

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TRADE RUMOR: Kevin Durant to the Minnesota Timberwolves MAKES SENSE | The Ron Johnson Show 48:09

14d ago48:09

48:09

Kevin Durant to the Minnesota Timberwolves could still be alive, but would the Phoenix Suns want Rudy Gobert, Donte Divincenzo and Rob Dillingham in return? Plus, it's a big Year 3 for Jordan Addison with the Minnesota Vikings. Ron Johnson weighs in on all of that on today's show. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is b…

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The Game Deflators E345 | XBOX Handheld Rumored Cancelation and Switch 2 Sales + T&C Surf Designs NES Review 53:34

16d ago53:34

53:34

John and Ryan are back on the mics with sand in their shoes and cardboard in their backpacks, kicking things off with a roundup of their latest video game and Magic: The Gathering pickups—some gems and some regrets. Then it's onto showcase season, where the duo dives into their most anticipated titles from the latest Xbox Showcase and Sony's State …

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PERK Sounds OFF: Orlando Paid WAY TOO MUCH For Desmond Bane + KD’s Best Landing Spot 29:51

16d ago29:51

29:51

Kendrick Perkins sounds OFF after the Desmond Bane trade to Orlando, calling it an overpay and suggesting Memphis should blow it up. Perk also breaks down potential landing spots for Kevin Durant and Giannis, blasts the Knicks coaching search, and shares why he thinks the NBA Finals have been elite basketball despite the ratings. Subscribe to the R…

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TWINS POSTCAST: Twins GET SWEPT vs. Astros As Johan Duran Struggles In 9th Again, 2-1 17:25

16d ago17:25

17:25

The Minnesota Twins were swept in Houston despite Simeon Woods-Richardson and their strong platoon holding up for 8 solid innings. Join Luke Inman and Theo Tollefson for the instant reaction and recap.By Locked On Podcast Network

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TWINS POSTCAST: Twins Drop Game 1 In Houston After CHRIS PADDACK GETS SHELLED 17:17

18d ago17:17

17:17

The Minnesota Twins lost game one after falling behind 8-0 with Chris Paddack on the mound. Join Luke Inman and CJ Baumgartner for the instant reaction and recap after the game.By Locked On Podcast Network

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TWINS POSTCAST: Twins Bounce Back in Game 2 After BYRON BUXTON'S 479-FOOT BOMB SHOT, 6-2 16:41

20d ago16:41

16:41

The Minnesota Twins looked sharp in game two versus the Rangers thanks to David Festa's strong outing and a Byron Buxton 479-foot 3-run home run.By Locked On Podcast Network

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TWINS POSTCAST: Twins PITCHING IMPLODES vs. Texas Rangers In Game One, 16-4 16:44

21d ago16:44

16:44

The Minnesota Twins got Simeon Woods-Richardson back on the mound tonight for game one versus the Rangers but allowed six runs in just four innings of play, Twins lose 16-4. Join Luke Inman and CJ Baumgartner for the instant reaction after the game.By Locked On Podcast Network

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The Ron Johnson Show (6/10): McCarthy Comeback Player of the Year & Jaire Alexander to the Vikings? 51:39

21d ago51:39

51:39

Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy is a top 5 candidate to win NFL Comeback Player of the Year. Plus, Jaire Alexander was cut by the Green Bay Packers and could be a candidate to play for the Vikings. In the Daily 3, some Harrison Smith disrespect via PFF and Aaron Rodgers' future with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!…

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The Game Deflators E346 | Cosmic Calamity & Congeon: A Crit Hit Update with Jim Miller 57:04

23d ago57:04

57:04

This week on The Game Deflators Podcast, Ryan is joined by Jim Miller, the mastermind behind Crit Hit—Arizona’s premier tabletop convention! They kick things off by discussing their latest gaming pickups and what’s been keeping them glued to the table. Jim then shares exciting updates on Crit Hit 7: Cosmic Calamity, revealing what attendees can exp…

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TWINS POSTCAST: Twins AVOID SWEEP After Back-To-Back Home Runs vs. Blue Jays 17:36

23d ago17:36

17:36

The Minnesota Twins got back on track and avoided the three game sweep versus the Blue Jays thanks to Joe Ryan and company. Join Luke Inman and CJ Baumgartner for the instant reaction and recap.By Locked On Podcast Network

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NBA Finals Game 2 Preview with Nkwain Kennedy! 44:44

23d ago44:44

44:44

After an EPIC comeback in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, The Pacers look to shock the doubters once again in Game 2. How will the Oklahoma City Thunder respond? Plus, we are joined by viral hooper Nkwain Kennedy! He joins Road Trippin' to discuss his journey to the US, how he's captivated the basketball world, and even gets some advice on how to take th…

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TWINS POSTCAST: Twins Get Smoked After DAVID FESTA'S ROUGH OUTING vs. A's In Game 4 14:52

26d ago14:52

14:52

The Minnesota Twins didn't bust out the brooms but still took 3 of 4 from the A's. David Festa had a rough time giving up 8 runs in 3 innings. Join Luke Inman and Sweet Lou for the instant reaction and recap.By Locked On Podcast Network

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TWINS POSTCAST: OFFENSE EXPLODES As Twins Heat Back Up With Three Straight Wins vs. A's 20:16

27d ago20:16

20:16

The Minnesota Twins have won three straight versus the A's while averaging over eight runs per game. Join Luke Inman and Theo Tollefson for the instant reaction and breakdown after the game.By Locked On Podcast Network

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Why the Knicks Got It ALL WRONG by Firing Thibs + NBA Finals Predictions 1:03:44

28d ago1:03:44

1:03:44

After coaching the Knicks to the Eastern Conference Finals, Tom Thibodeau has been FIRED! Where did he go wrong? Did he deserve to be fired? Who could replace him? Also, has Rick Carlisle outcoached everybody in these playoffs? How will he match his guys up against a dangerous Thunder team in the Finals? We answer all of those questions and more on…

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TWINS POSTCAST: Twins Use OFFENSIVE EXPLOSION To Route A's In Game 1, 10-4 17:47

29d ago17:47

17:47

The Minnesota Twins used Byron Buxton's five RBI's to catapult them to a game one victory over the A'. Join Luke Inman and Theo Tollefson for the instant reaction and recap after the game.By Locked On Podcast Network

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The Game Deflators E344 | Will the Switch 2 Flop? + Mr. Mosquito Review with PlayStation Aint Dead 1:22:22

30d ago1:22:22

1:22:22

This week, John and Ryan welcome Sean and Will from PlayStation Ain’t Dead for a gaming-packed discussion! The crew kicks things off by sharing their latest gaming pickups and what they've been diving into lately. Then, the big debate: Will the Nintendo Switch 2 capture the same magic as its predecessor, or will casual gamers skip this one? The pod…

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TWINS POSTCAST: Twins Drop Rubber Match vs. Mariners Despite GEM FROM CHRIS PADDACK 14:53

1M ago14:53

14:53

The Minnesota Twins lost 2 of 3 versus the Seattle Mariners despite Chris Paddack's best efforts of nearly 8 innings of flawless pitching. Join Luke Inman and Sweet Lou Hennessey for the instant reaction and recap.By Locked On Podcast Network

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TWINS POSTCAST: Twins Set MLB RECORD WITH EPIC Comeback vs. Mariners 15:03

1M ago15:03

15:03

The Minnesota Twins look to stay hot on the west coast versus the Mariners after an improbable comeback in the 9th inning. Join Luke Inman and Sweet Lou Hennesey for the instant reaction and recap.By Locked On Podcast Network

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WOLVES POSCAST: T-Wolves Season Ends On Sour Note, Manhandled By OKC In Game 5, 124-94 40:16

1M ago40:16

40:16

The Minnesota Timberwolves were outmatched again in game five ending their season in the western conference finals to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Join Luke Inman and Jack Borman for the instant reaction after game.By Locked On Podcast Network

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Would a Ring Put Haliburton Over Reggie Miller?! Perk GOES OFF on SGA HATERS! 1:01:56

1M ago1:01:56

1:01:56

Does Tyrese Haliburton get ranked over Reggie Miller in Pacers history if he wins a ring? Is SGA already the Thunder GOAT over Kevin Durant? Is Jalen Brunson a bigger star in NY than Patrick Ewing? Can Anthony Edwards overtake Kevin Garnett? On this edition of Road Trippin', we settle some all-time franchise debates, discuss the possibility of Kevi…

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The Ron Johnson Show (5/27): How Shai Outdueled Anthony Edwards in Critical Game 4 47:53

1M ago47:53

47:53

The Oklahoma City Thunder broke the Minnesota Timberwolves' hearts in Game 4 128-126 as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 and Anthony Edwards scored just 16. Ron Johnson lays out how the Wolves could stage a miraculous comeback but concedes that Shai is showing Edwards how far he is from winning an MVP. Plus, Ron talks Minnesota Lynx, NBA rules, an…

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WOLVES POSTCAST: TURNOVERS & MISCUES Kill T-Wolves As They Drop Game 4, 128-126 36:48

1M ago36:48

36:48

The Minnesota Timberwolves fumbled the bag after 23 turnovers cost them game four versus Oklahoma City Thunder 128-126. They drop game four and fall behind in the series now 3-1. Join Luke Inman and Jack Borman for the instant reaction and recap.By Locked On Podcast Network

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The Game Deflators E343 | The Last Xbox & Pokémon’s Digital Domination + Cubivore GameCube Review 56:05

1M ago56:05

56:05

In this episode of The Game Deflators Podcast, John and Ryan dig into their latest video game pickups and some of the latest gaming news. They kick off the news week with Pokémon TCG Pocket and its $1 billion milestone—can it maintain its momentum, or is the digital TCG market headed for a shake-up? The conversation then turns to Xbox’s future, wit…

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TWINS POSTCAST: Twins Can't Bust Out The Brooms vs. Kansas City After Game 3 Loss In Extra Innings 15:15

1M ago15:15

15:15

The Minnesota Twins have won 16 of their last 18 and remain one of the hottest teams despite losing game three in extra innings. Join Luke Inman and Sweet Lou Hennesey after the game for the instant reaction and breakdown.By Locked On Podcast Network

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WOLVES POSTCAST: Game Three EXPLOSION As Anthony Edwards and Timberwolves Cruise Past OKC, 143-101 37:07

1M ago37:07

37:07

The Minnesota Timberwolves came out guns a-blazing in game three setting playoff records and building momentum back in their favor. Join Luke Inman and Jack Borman for the instant reaction and recap after the game.By Locked On Podcast Network

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