Category: BOSS RUSH PODCAST
The Boss Rush Podcast – A Podcast about Video Games – is the flagship podcast of Boss Rush Media and the Boss Rush Network. Each week, hosts Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, Stephanie Klimov, and Patrick Klein are joined by friends, creators, indie developers, and industry veterans to talk about the biggest stories in the industry, including games, news, technology, new releases, and what they’ve been playing. The podcast also features listener questions, debates on some of the latest Boss Rush Banters, plus a rotating weekly segment. New episodes post every Monday at 10AM ET.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 196: Get Over the Cost of DLC and Microtransactions
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, Stephanie Klimov, and Patrick Klein discuss the games they’re playing and debate whether the cost of DLC and microtransactions is truly an issue or if gamers simply feel entitled to free content.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EXTRA: Does Game Length Matter When Pricing a Video Game?
This week for this Boss Rush Podcast Extra, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, Stephanie Klimov, and Patrick Klein discuss the perennial debate of game length versus price and whether it truly matters to them or the broader gaming conversation.
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ONE v ONE INTERVIEW: Zhenghua Yang (Z), CEO of Serenity Forge
In this One V. One Interview, Stephanie Klimov sits down with Zhenghua Yang, CEO of indie game publisher Serenity Forge, to discuss his career, the company’s success, indie game development and publishing, and more.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 194: Nintendo Switch 2 Leaks, Games with Multiple Endings, Star Wars, & More
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, Stephanie Klimov, and Patrick Klein discuss VGC’s reporting on the Switch 2, games with multiple endings, catching up on their backlogs, and more.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EXTRA: The Actors and Writers’ Strike, AI, and Disney’s Marvel Output
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and Patrick Klein discuss the ongoing Actors and Writers’ Strike, its impact on Hollywood and the entertainment industry, Disney’s Marvel output, AI, and more.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST PODCAST EPISODE 193: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Edutainment Games, Metroid Prime 4, and More
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, Stephanie Klimov, and Patrick Klein discuss Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Metroid Prime 4, the disappearance of edutainment games, and more.
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SPOTLIGHT SERIES INTERVIEW: Blaze187Ace, A Black Gamer League Content Creator
For this Boss Rush Podcast Spotlight, Edward Varnell sits down with Blaze187Ace, a content creator and fighting game competitor for the Black Gamer League.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 192: You’re Involved in the Console Wars Whether You Like It or Not
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and Patrick Klein dive into the ridiculous but very real fanboyism fueling the console wars, how it’s impacting them in different ways, future acquisitions, and more.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 191: Limited Run Game Announcements, 2D vs 3D Games
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, Stephanie Klimov, and Patrick Klein discuss the latest Limited Run Games announcements, the debate between 2D and 3D games, the ugliest video game characters, and more.
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SPOTLIGHT SERIES INTERVIEW: Chris Bergman, CEO of Gylee Games and Creator of Ra Ra Boom!
For this Boss Rush Podcast Spotlight, Corey and Pat sit down with Chris Bergman, the CEO of Gylee Games and creator of the upcoming kinetic side-scrolling beat em up, Ra Ra Boom, about how he got into the industry, how he came up with the idea, what the game means to him, and so much…
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 190: Super Nintendo World Impressions and Mid-Generation Console Upgrades
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, Stephanie Klimov, and Patrick Klein dive into Planet of Lana, mid-generation console upgrades, and Stephanie’s visit to Universal Studios’ Super Nintendo World.
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SPOTLIGHT SERIES INTERVIEW: Something Wicked Games CEO and Creator of Wyrdsong Jeff Gardiner
This week, Corey Dirrig and LeRon Dawkins sit down with the legendary Jeff Gardiner, producer of Elder Scrolls and Fallout for Bethesda, to talk about his career, his new studio Something Wicked Games, their new game Wyrdsong, and much more.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 189: Its PlayStation vs. Xbox vs. the FTC, Final Fantasy XVI, and ROG Ally Handheld Impressions
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, Stephanie Klimov, and Patrick Klein share their thoughts on Final Fantasy XVI, give their impressions of the ROG Ally handheld PC, and break down what’s unfolded so far in Microsoft’s FTC hearing.
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ONE v ONE INTERVIEW: Ryan Turford, Host of the Xbox Drive Podcast at Carpool Gaming
This week, Edward Varnell interviews Ryan Turford, Host of Xbox Drive at Carpool Gaming, to talk about content creation, the show, the team’s unique approach, and more.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 188: Nintendo Direct Reactions and Independent Development with Smushi Come Home Developer SomeHumbleOnion
This week, Corey Dirrig, Stephanie Klimov, and Patrick Klein are joined by Noah Lone, aka SomeHumbleOnion, independent solo developer of the cozy platformer Smushi Come Home, to talk about the development journey of his first game, available now on Nintendo Switch and on Steam, and the Nintendo Direct.
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SPOTLIGHT SERIES INTERVIEW: Tony Howard-Arias and Abby Howard of Black Tabby Games
This week, Stephanie Klimov and Patrick Klein are joined by Tony Howard-Arias and Abby Howard of Black Tabby Games for a deep dive into their journey as developers and storytellers.
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SPOTLIGHT SERIES INTERVIEW: Adam Tierney and James Montagna of WayForward
This week, Corey Dirrig, Edward Varnell, and Stephanie Klimov sit down with WayForward’s Adam Tierney and James Montagna—game directors behind franchises like Shantae, River City Girls, and Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp—to discuss their careers, their long tenure at WayForward, creativity, and more.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 187: Getting Help Through Gaming with Dr. Anthony Bean of Geek Therapeutics
This week, Corey Dirrig, Stephanie Klimov, and Patrick Klein are joined by Dr. Anthony Bean, noted author and CEO of Geek Therapeutics, to discuss his practice, how he integrates games into therapy sessions, the ways his books connect gaming and mental health, and more.
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ONE v ONE INTERVIEW: Juha Ylimaki and Kim Valori of Muro Studios, Developers of DOOMBLADE
This week, Stephanie Klimov sits down with Juha Ylimaki and Kim Valori of Muro Studios, the developers of the upcoming game Doomblade.
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SPOTLIGHT SERIES INTERVIEW: Nick Demitrescu, Founder of Spawn Camp and Host of WASD and Beyond Podcast
This week, Corey Dirrig sits down with Nick Demitrescu, Founder of Spawn Camp Community and Host of the WASD and Beyond podcast, to reflect on their history as friends—their long-running efforts, ups and downs, and experiences with content creation—as well as their hopes for the future, as creators, and collaborators.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 185: A Corgi’s Cozy Hike Developer Scalisco Talks About Their Message and Game Development
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and Stephanie Klimov are joined by Dan Scalis and Johnson Do, the developers at Scalisco, creators of A Corgi’s Cozy Hike, to discuss their careers, game development, and their mission to support animal rescue through their work.
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