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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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 318: Sony Stops Single-Player PC Gaming Ports & Capcom Sets New Records
This week on the Boss Rush Podcast, Corey Dirrig and LeRon Dawkins dive deep into reports suggesting Sony is pulling back on bringing its blockbuster single-player, narrative-driven experiences to PC.
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TOWER CASUALS: THE DESTINY PODCAST EPISODE 265: Every End Has a New Beginning: Bungie Ends Development on Destiny 2
In this episode of Tower Casuals, Josh Finney and Corey Dirrig discuss the shocking news of Bungie ending development on Destiny 2 after starting a brand new saga just last year. They also talk about the massive “Monument of Triumph” reveal, what June 9, 2026 means for Destiny’s future.
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EXPANSION PASS 5.15.2026: Xbox’s New Leadership Initiatives, Exclusives, and Fanboy Flip-Flopping
In this episode of Expansion Pass, Corey Dirrig and Edward Varnell discuss Xbox’s new leadership initiatives and how it’s clashing with some of the loudest voices in the fanbase. They talk about exclusives, shifting strategies, and why certain fans seem to flip their stance depending on the news cycle.
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NITNENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 494: Square-Enix & Capcom to Focus on Switch 2 in Multiplatform Support
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss Nintendo’s investor concerns, Switch 2 pricing and bundles, Resident Evil’s milestone success, Square Enix’s Switch 2 support, Sega’s strategy shift, and listener questions about Mario Kart, Nintendo’s future, the 2026 lineup, and more.
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SPOTLIGHT SERIES INTERVIEW: Anshar Publishing’s Jakub Kwinta on Indie Publishing & the Future of Indie Games
Stephanie Klimov sits down with Jakub Kwinta, Chief Publishing Officer at Anshar Publishing, for an in-depth conversation about discovering standout indie games, building relationships with small development teams, and navigating today’s crowded gaming market.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 317: Xbox’s Big Comeback, Brand Refreshing, and Summer Game Fest Hype
In this episode of the Boss Rush Podcast, Edward Varnell joins Corey Dirrig to talk through the Boss Rush Network revamp, upcoming showcases from Xbox, Nintendo, and PlayStation, and what they’ve been playing lately, including GTA V and Pragmata.
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BOSS RUSH GAMESCAST EPISODE 13: Crimson Desert, Indie Games, and More with Kimchica
In this episode of Boss Rush Gamescast, Pat Klein, Stephanie Klimov, Taylor, Stoy Jovic, and special guest Kimchika explore everything from the real-world challenges of AI in healthcare to deep dives into standout games.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 493: Star Fox Returns on Switch 2, Price Hikes, & a Massive 2026 Lineup
In this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss the surprise reveal of a new Star Fox game for Nintendo Switch 2, described as a cinematic reimagining of Star Fox 64 with co-op, multiplayer, and updated character designs.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 316: GameStop’s $55B Gamble, Xbox Cancels Copilot, & AMD’s “RAMpocalypse”
This week on the Boss Rush Podcast, Corey Dirrig and LeRon Dawkins discuss CEO Ryan Cohen’s baffling “transformational” plan for GameStop with a potential acquisition of eBay, Xbox’s continued leadership shakeup, the future of AI in gaming, and why rising RAM prices could impact every gamer heading into the fall.
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DIRECT RECAP SHOW 5.7.2026: Star Fox comes to Nintendo Switch 2 in June
In this episode of the Direct Recap Show, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig break down everything revealed during the surprise Star Fox Direct on the Nintendo Today! app, including the game’s June 25th, 2026 launch date, its cinematic approach inspired by Star Fox 64, and more.
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XBOX CASUALS EPISODE 61: Death of Xbox Copilot, Leadership Changes, and 007: First Light
This week on Xbox Casuals, Corey Dirrig and Josh Finney discuss new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma’s continued aggression in player-first moves, Forza Horizon 6 and whether legit city racing could finally return to the series in its Japanese setting, the potential Halo 2 and Halo 3 remakes, and more.
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BOSS RUSH GAMESCAST EPISODE 12: Life is Strange and PAX East Discussions
In this episode of Boss Rush Gamescast, Pat Klein, Stephanie Klimov, and Stoy Jovic cover everything from standout moments at PAX East to the evolving world of arcade and indie games.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 492: New Movies From Nintendo and GameStop to Buy eBay
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss the surprising reports that GameStop could acquire eBay in a massive $100 billion deal and what it means for gaming.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 315: Play Has a 30 Day Limit on PlayStation, We Are Xbox Memo, and More
In this episode of The Boss Rush Podcast, Corey Dirrig and LeRon Dawkins discuss reports on a 30-day online check-in requirement for digital games on PlayStation 5, the We Are Xbox internal memo, and more.
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TOWER CASUALS: THE DESTINY PODCAST EPISODE 264: Destiny 2 is at a Crossroads as More Developers Move to Marathon
Corey dives into a broader conversation about where Destiny 2 currently stands, how shifting development focus toward Marathon is being discussed in the community, and what that might mean for Destiny’s long-term support and future expansions.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 491: Mario Movie Franchise Hits $2 Billion & Switch 2’s Lineup Stacks Up
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss the wave of new release date announcements including Splatoon Raiders, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, Final Fantasy XIV on Switch 2, and more.
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SPOTLIGHT SERIES INTERVIEW: Dark Machine Games, Developer Behind White Knuckle
In this Boss Rush Network Spotlight Series interview, host Stephanie Klimov sits down with the team at Dark Machine Games to explore the incredible journey behind White Knuckle. What started as a rapid prototype quickly evolved into a unique first-person speed climbing experience blending tension, horror elements, and flow-state gameplay.
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GUEST SPOT | IRON LORDS PODCAST: Asha Sharma: We Are Xbox | Xbox Exclusivity? | Game Pass Price Drop & COD Removed | Yoshida Fired
Corey Dirrig joined the Iron Lords Podcast as a guest in a special Roundtable discussion alongside Lord Cognito, King David, Lord Addict, Lord Sov, and Ginger Prime.
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XBOX CASUALS EPISODE 60: Xbox Game Pass Gets Cheaper As Call of Duty Exits
On this week’s Xbox Casuals, Corey Dirrig and Josh Finney discuss what it all means, from stabilizing the current console generation and teasing Project Helix, to growing franchises and rethinking how Xbox Game Pass works going forward.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 490: Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave and Splatoon Raiders Rated by PEGI
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig are back to discuss what they’ve been playing and the news of the week.They get into Capcom’s new IP Pragmata, news of a new round of layoffs at Iron Galaxy Studios, leaks for 007 First Light, and more.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 314: Can Asha Sharma Change the Course of the Xbox?
In this episode of the Boss Rush Podcast, Corey Dirrig and LeRon Dawkins discuss Xbox leadership’s growing concerns around pricing and long-term value, and what that could mean for the future of Game Pass, including possible new tiers and changes to day-one releases.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 489: Monolith Soft is More Involved in Zelda’s Story Than We Thought
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss Monolith Soft’s bold take on Ganondorf, exploring how the team crafted a more alluring, layered version of the iconic character.
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EXPANSION PASS: Are We Getting a Xenoblade Warriors Game?
This week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig explore the possibilities of a Musou-style Warriors game based on the franchise—discussing potential weapons, playable characters, ways to tie the stories together, and more.
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