Category: PODCASTS
Boss Rush Media is built on a network of podcasts fueled by a love for the hobbies and entertainment we all enjoy. Our lineup includes The Boss Rush Podcast, featuring conversations around gaming, tech, and entertainment with community write-ins, and Nintendo Pow Block, our longest-running show dedicated to everything Nintendo. We also offer a variety of other shows, including the Boss Rush Gamescast on Thursdays for broader gaming and gameplay discussions, along with Expansion Pass, After Dark for off-topic chats, and our Spotlight Series interviews. For deeper dives, Tower Casuals: The Destiny Podcast drops every other Friday covering Destiny and Marathon, while Xbox Casuals: The Xbox Podcast focuses on Xbox news, Game Pass updates, and new releases.
Coming soon: Cross Roads: A PlayStation Podcast, Standard Definition: A Retro and Entertainment Podcast.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 506: Nintendo Switch 2’s Biggest Games and Zelda Movie News
On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig break down Nintendo’s confirmed Switch 2 lineup through 2027, including The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Pokémon Winds, Pokémon Waves, and Xenoblade Genesis.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 327: Nintendo’s Position Against the Xbox & PlayStation Power Struggle
On this episode of the Boss Rush Podcast, Corey Dirrig and Edward Varnell talk about major life changes, preparing for new chapters, and finding ways to keep moving forward.
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SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW SERIES: Escaping the Post Office: How FlatNine Games Built Letter Lost
In this episode of the Boss Rush Network Spotlight Series, host Stephanie Klimov sits down with husband-and-wife development team Harrison and Christine Wade from FlatNine Games.
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BOSS RUSH GAMESCAST EPISODE 19: Sony’s Public PR Disaster & The Future of Physical Media
On this episode of the Boss Rush Gamescast, Patrick Klein and Stoy Jovic navigate the high-stakes pressure community managers face when corporate executives make controversial decisions.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 505: Xenosaga Rumors, Ocarina of Time Rated, & Capcom’s Remake Strategy
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell, Corey Dirrig, and Stephanie Klimov break down the new Xenoblade Chronicles 2 cameo that has JRPG fans buzzing about a possible Xenosaga revival.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 326: AAA Budgets, Shawn Layden Speaks Out, Subnautica 2, and Capcom Wins
This week on the Boss Rush Podcast, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and special guest CGDannyB discuss former PlayStation executive Shawn Layden’s stark warning about ballooning AAA game budgets, and why mid-budget “double-A” games might be the savior the industry desperately needs.
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SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW SERIES: Andrew Baillie, Pizza Pranks & Indiepocalypse
In this Boss Rush Network Spotlight Interview, host Stephanie Klimov sits down with Andrew Baillie, the mastermind behind Pizza Pranks and Indiepocalypse, to break down why the term “indie” has shifted into a financial corporate metric rather than an artistic one.
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EXPANSION PASS: Nintendo is the Last Bastion for Physical Games after Sony Announcement
This week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss the surprise announcement from Sony and how industry analyst Mat Piscatella doesn’t expect Nintendo to follow suit.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 504: Splatoon Raiders, Zelda Remakes, & Nintendo’s Biggest 2026 Hits
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig break down new sales data showing the continued decline of physical game sales and what it means for Nintendo’s future.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 325: Obsidian on Fallout, Xbox Studio Shifts, Mobile DC Fighter, & More
In this episode of the Boss Rush Podcast, Corey Dirrig and LeRon Dawkins are joined by YouTuber and Content Creator Andre Wilson discuss the news of Obsidian Entertainment returning to the Fallout universe alongside the official preproduction announcement for Fallout 5.
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GUEST SPOT: GAMING ROUNDTABLE PODCAST EPISODE 260: Xbox Devs Turn on Game Pass, OG Xbox on PC & Nintendo Money Drama
GUEST SPOT: In this episode of The Gaming Roundtable, we break down the growing backlash around Xbox Game Pass and why some developers are starting to question whether the subscription model has hurt the perceived value of games.
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XBOX CASUALS EPISODE 66: Obsidian Returns to the Fallout Wasteland, But at What Cost?
In this episode of Xbox Casuals, Corey Dirrig and Josh Finney break down the challenges facing Microsoft’s gaming division, from a lack of fresh ideas and major releases to questions about the company’s long-term strategy.
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BOSS RUSH GAMESCAST EPISODE 18: Gym Anxiety, Coffee Talk Tokyo, & Our Fantasy Draft Return!
In this full-crew episode of the Boss Rush Gamescast, Pat Klein, Stoy Jovic, Taylor, and Stephanie Klimov reunite to unpack a massive slate of backlog gaming updates and high-level strategy.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 503: Switch 2 Rumors, an OLED Model, Kingdom Hearts, & Expedition 33
In this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig dig into reports of a possible 1080p OLED model with a Samsung display, plus the wild rumor that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 could arrive on Switch 2 with a true physical cartridge.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 324: The Massive Xbox Reset: Can Asha Sharma Save the Brand?
On this episode of the Boss Rush Podcast, Corey Dirrig discusses what XBOX CEO Asha Sharma’s studio-management overhaul could mean for the teams behind Fallout, Halo, and more.
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EXPANSION PASS: Xbox’s Business Aims to be Efficient, Small, and Discless
This week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss how Nintendo may soon stand alone as the biggest supporter of physical game releases.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 502: Shantae Returns, New Pokemon LEGOs, and the State of Xbox’s Studios
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell, Corey Dirrig, and Stephanie Klimov discuss the revised Switch 2 for Europe with replaceable batteries, Nintendo’s plans for classic games, Mario and Donkey Kong collectibles, new Pokémon LEGO sets, and the next Shantae.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 323: Game Ownership, Xbox’s Massive Reset, & PlayStation Kills Discs
This week on the Boss Rush Podcast, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and Edward Varnell break down the devastating news of Xbox cutting over 3,200 jobs, divesting major studios like Double Fine and Ninja Theory, and severely gutting legendary teams at id Software and Obsidian.
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BOSS RUSH GAMESCAST EPISODE 17: Fire Emblem Returns & Xenoblade Genesis Shock! (with KABIPLAYS)
In this episode of the Boss Rush Games Cast, Patrick Klein, Taylor, and Stoy Jovic welcome special guest KABIPLAYS (@KabiPlays) to dive deep into the massive summer video game showcases.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 501: Rumored Metroid Ravenous Leaks for Nintendo Switch 2
In this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig, discuss what this leak could mean for Nintendo’s future lineup, alongside discussion of Shigeru Miyamoto teasing new characters beyond Mario and Zelda, the high-priced Super Mario Bros. Wonder Elephant Mario statue, and the ongoing success story of Cyberpunk 2077 on Nintendo Switch 2.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 322: PlayStation and Xbox Pull the Plug on Physical Games
On this episode of the Boss Rush Podcast, Corey Dirrig and LeRon Dawkins break down Sony’s decision to end physical PlayStation game releases beginning in 2028, what Microsoft’s rumored Disc2Digital feature could mean for physical game collectors, and why the PlayStation 6 may launch at a much higher price than gamers expect.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 500: Celebrating Ten Years & 500 Episodes of Friendship, Community, Gaming, & Nonsense
On this special episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell, Corey Dirrig, and Stephanie Klimov discuss their memories of being on the podcast, fandom, community, and answer listener questions.
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