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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XBOX CASUALS EPISODE 56: Can Xbox Deliver on Halo, Gears of War, Fable, and Forza This Year?
This week on Xbox Casuals, Corey Dirrig and Josh Finney dig into the long road to Xbox’s biggest upcoming releases, including Halo: Campaign Evolved, Gears of War: E-DAY, Fable, Forza Horizon 6, and what the broader 2026 Xbox lineup is shaping up to look like.
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TOWER CASUALS: THE DESTINY PODCAST EPISODE 259: Will Marathon be the Final Blow to the Destiny 2 Player Base?
This week on Tower Casuals, Corey Dirrig and Josh Finney take a hard look at a Destiny landscape that appears to be in the middle of an identity crisis.
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DIRECT RECAP SHOW 2.5.2026: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Bethesda Games, Capcom’s Lineup, and More
In this episode of The Direct Recap Show from Nintendo Pow Block, hosts Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig break down everything announced in the latest Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 479: Is a New Xenoblade Chronicles Game on the Way to Switch 2?
Edward and Corey break down the latest Nintendo news on Nintendo Pow Block, including big Nintendo Switch Online expansion talk, a possible Xenoblade Chronicles leak from a voice actor profile, Apex Legends ending support on Switch, Switch 2 updates, GameCube rumors, new releases, and listener questions.
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BOSS RUSH GAMESCAST EPISODE 7: Gaming, Vacations, and Video Game World Adventures
Patrick, Stoy, and Taylor dive into retro games, horror titles, and current favorites while imagining vacations in iconic video game worlds. From Silent Hill’s foggy streets to Hyrule’s castles and Night City’s neon chaos, they blend humor, nostalgia, and thoughtful discussion for a lively gaming podcast experience.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 478: Switch 2 Records, Leadership Shuffling, & Zelda’s 40th Anniversary
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig dive into Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance, the record-breaking Switch 2, Zelda’s 40th anniversary, and Nintendo leadership changes. They also chat about retro game preservation, DS on NSO, and which Dreamcast classics deserve a modern comeback.
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BOSS RUSH GAMESCAST EPISODE 6: How to Beat the Video Game Backlog in 2026
This week on the Boss Rush Gamescast, Patrick Klein, Stoy Jovic, and Stephanie Klimov are joined by YouTuber Daryl Talks Games to talk about what they’ve been playing lately—from Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Chicory to retro classics like A Link to the Past and Darkwing Duck.
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TOWER CASUALS: THE DESTINY PODCAST EPISODE 258: What Will 2026 Bring for Destiny 2 and Marathon?
Corey Dirrig and Josh Finney kick off 2026 on Tower Casuals, talking The Dawning, Arms Week III, Trials updates, Crucible chaos, and plenty of off-topic fun—from Magic cards to Power Rangers.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 476: LEGO Pokémon, Big Anniversaries & Potential NSO Expansions
LEGO Pokémon is coming, Switch 2 keeps heating up, and 2026 is packed with huge Nintendo anniversaries. We break down the biggest news, new games, updates, and community questions in this jam-packed episode of Nintendo Pow Block.
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BOSS RUSH GAMESCAST EPISODE 5: The Year of the Ninja: Shinobi vs. Ninja Gaiden
On this episode of the Boss Rush Gamescast, Patrick Klein is joined by Stoy Jovic to discuss why 2025 feels like the Year of the Ninja, with three Ninja Gaiden titles and a brand-new Shinobi game releasing.
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TOWER CASUALS: THE DESTINY PODCAST EPISODE 257: Games of the Year 2025 and Our Most Anticipated Games of 2026
This week, Corey Dirrig and Josh Finney are back for their first episode of 2026 to discuss their favorite games of 2025, their Game of the Year, and their most anticipated games of 2026.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 475: Our Top Games of 2025 and Most Anticipated Titles of 2026
A new year means new games—and bigger backlogs. This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig look back at the games that defined 2025, share their personal Games of the Year, and preview the Nintendo titles they’re most excited for in 2026.
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EXPANSION PASS: Did You Get a Switch 2 for the Holidays? Here are the Games You Need!
This week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig help new Nintendo Switch 2 owners get started by recommending must-play games and breaking down which Nintendo Switch titles feature upgrades and enhancements on the new console.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 474: More Switch 2 Versions of Games Headed Our Way in 2026?
Edward Varnell reflects on 2025, discusses reports that Splatoon 3 may be getting a Nintendo Switch 2 version, breaks down Bloober Team’s next game being exclusive to Switch 2, reviews Game Informer’s Top 50 games as voted by readers, and shares his thoughts on 2025 while looking ahead to 2026.
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BOSS RUSH GAMESCAST EPISODE 4: The Tales of Series Celebrates its 35th Anniversary
On this episode of Boss Rush Gamescast, Patrick Klein, Stoy Jovic, Taylor, and guest Josh celebrate the Tales of series’ 35th anniversary, discussing its 47 games, standout JRPG elements, favorite entries, the Tales of Remastered Project, and what makes the series unique—from mascots to memorable stories and gameplay innovations.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 472: Are Smaller Game Cartridges Finally Coming for Switch 2 Games?
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig cover Nintendo’s $8.2M Wiimote patent win, November’s record-low U.S. hardware sales, a quick look at Madden and sports games history, and rumors about cheaper Switch 2 game cards and potential Wii titles coming to Nintendo Switch Online.
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XBOX CASUALS EPISODE 54: Let’s Talk About The Game Awards Announcements and Winners
On Xbox Casuals, Corey Dirrig and Josh Finney return to discuss the announcements and winners of The Game Awards in this final episode of 2025. The show will return in 2026.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 304: The Game Awards Predictions and Netflix Buys Warner Bros. Discovery
Corey and LeRon share impressions of Metroid Prime 4, Destiny 2, new shows, and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. They cover Netflix’s massive $82.7B Warner Bros. deal, Tim Cain’s return to Obsidian, and speculation around The Game Awards teaser, plus their own awards predictions.
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BOSS RUSH GAMESCAST EPISODE 3: Let’s Talk About The Game Awards Nominees
The crew debates Thanksgiving side dishes, shares gaming stories from retro to indie, critiques Lost Soul Aside, celebrates Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza, and digs into Game Awards nominees—spotlighting Clear Obscure, Silent Hill F, Silksong, and standout performances, music, and design—all with plenty of humor, tangents, and strong opinions.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 470: Netflix Buys Warner Bros., Metroid Prime 4 Impressions, and More
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey share impressions of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, discuss Netflix’s $82.7B Warner Bros. deal, cover updates on Mina the Hollower and the new Witcher trilogy, and explore Switch 2 rumors and Mario Kart World datamines.
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