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 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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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 186: Summer Game Fest, Xbox Games Showcase, and a New Cohost
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and Stephanie Klimov welcome Patrick Klein as the newest member to Team Boss Rushand discuss how he fits into the lineup. They also share their predictions for Summer Game Fest 2023, the Xbox Games Showcase, and the rest of this summer’s packed schedule of presentations.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EXTRA: What We Want to See from the Xbox Summer Showcase as Xbox Fans
This week, Corey Dirrig and Josh Finney discuss their predictions, rumors, and wants from the upcoming Xbox Summer Showcase. They dive into first party games they know are in development, potential reveals, third party partnerships, and some hot maybes that would blow the door off the showcase.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 184: Tears of the Kingdom and Favorite Zelda Games with Jess Rappaport of Zelda Universe
This week, Corey Dirrig and LeRon Dawkins are joined by fan favorites Matthew Kiel and GameRant Lead Guides Writer Greysun Morales, as well as special guest Jess Rappaport, owner of Zelda Universe, to share their thoughts on Tears of the Kingdom and their favorite Zelda games and moments.
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ONE v ONE FIRESIDE CHAT: Gaming and Podcasting as Parents, Friendships, and Learning as We Go
In this One V. One Fireside Chat episode, Corey Dirrig sits down with long time friend Matthew Kiel to discuss fatherhood, gaming and podcasting as parents, rebuilding friendships, parenting experiences, and more.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EXTRA: PlayStation Leaves the Door Wide Open for Xbox after their Showcase
This week, Corey Dirrig and Josh Finney discuss the PlayStation Showcase and why it was a surprising disappointment for fans expecting new major first-party single-player experiences and how they left the door wide open for Xbox to strike.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 183: Tears of the Kingdom and Predictions for the Xbox and PlayStation Showcases
This week, Corey Dirrig, Stephanie Klimov, and Patrick Klein are joined by Sebastion Mauldin, host of the Single Player Experience Podcast, to discuss The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the Zelda franchise as a whole, and their hopes for the upcoming PlayStation and Xbox showcases.
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SPOTLIGHT SERIES INTERVIEW: Todd Oxtra, Charlie Carden, and Mark Carabin of the Secret Friends Unite Podcast Network
This week, Corey Dirrig sits down with Todd Oxtra, Charlie Carden, and Mark Carabin, the hosts and cofounders of Secret Friends Unite Podcast Network, to discuss their content, the early days with Todd and Charlie, how Mark joined the team, their success over nearly a decade, and more.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 182: Developing Your Dream Game with Awakening Developer Richard Beharry
This week on the Boss Rush Podcast, Corey, Stephanie, and Pat are joined by Richard Beharry, indie game dev for the game Awakening, about being a first time dev, his interest in game development, their process, and more.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 181: Redfall’s Release and If Sega Made a New Console with Roger Reichardt of Gamerheads Podcast
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and Stephanie Klimov are joined by Roger Reichardt of the Gamerheads Podcast to discuss the launch of Redfall and its potential, what it might look like if Sega released a new console, and which games they feel are overhyped or overrated.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 180: Devolver Digital’s Place in the Games Industry with JM Specht
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and Stephanie Klimov are joined by JM Specht, voice actor and the Community Outreach Manager at Devolver Digital, to talk about his role at the company, some of Devolver’s standout games, and more.
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