A bi-weekly video game book club that takes a deep look at one game every episode. We discuss the literary elements, philosophical ideas, and game design decisions that make games great while keeping things funny and friendly. Tune in for some close readings of your favorite games! Email us at deeplistenspodcast@gmail.com
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Signup to Generate a PitchA bi-weekly video game book club that takes a deep look at one game every episode. We discuss the literary elements, philosophical ideas, and game design decisions that make games great while keeping things funny and friendly. Tune in for some close readings of your favorite games!
Recent episodes include "Off the Deep End Episode 79: Shadowy Fan Picks" (29 October 2026, 85 minutes), "Episode 274: Silent Hill: Townfall With VoidBurger - Part 1" (22 October 2026, 138 minutes), and "FFVII Rebirth - Part 1" (15 October 2026, 94 minutes).
Deep Listens publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 87 minutes across 100 episodes.
Booking probability for Deep Listens is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Deep Listens requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Deep Listens's contact route on record: verified email.
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Deep Listens is a leisure podcast with 100 episodes published.
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Off the Deep End is given relief for the first time in ages with two high quality fan picks: Okage: Shadow King and Shadows Over Loathing. For once, listen to Chris, Adam, and Braden discuss games they actually enjoyed...
In this episode Gino, Pete, Jess "VoidBurger" O'Brien, and Dr. Noelle Grieco discuss Silent Hill: Townfall! We cover the game from the beginning of the game to the end of The Patient. We cover the impact of the first...
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In this episode Gino, Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED-, and Jeff discuss Final Fantasy VII Rebirth from the beginning of the game to the end of Junon. We cover the game's combat system, overwhelming open world, and...
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This week Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Mixtape. We cover the game's coming of age story, amount of interactivity, and relatively low stakes story. We also discuss the wider discourse around the game and where we come down...
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Now that Adam "Borgmaster" [REDACTED] is back, Off the Deep End can finish The Summer of Sting with Dungeon Travelers 2, a game that definitely won't get anyone here put on a list. Topics discussed include Sting's...
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In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Zero Parades: For Dead Spies! We cover from the start of the real mission until the end of the game. Spoilers abound! Our topics include our favorite characters, the bleak tone...
In this episode Gino, Pete, and Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED- discuss the 2026 NBA end of season awards and check in on their predictions. They also discuss their favorite teams' offseasons. Finally, they turn their...
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In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Zero Parades: For Dead Spies! We cover from the start of the game until the main character actually figures out what their mission is. Our topics include the drama surrounding...
Summer isn't over just yet, and Off the Deep End encounters the most indescribable video game they've played so far! That's right, Braden and Chris are once again joined by Reki to try and discuss Sting's cult...
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Join Adam, Tyler, Jason, and Justin as they get flung around the universe with Stargate SG-1. This time they get started on season 4 by covering the episodes "Small Victories", "The Other Side", "Upgrades", and...
Summer isn't over just yet! There's still time for more esoteric weirdo games developed by Sting with your friends at Off the Deep End. This time, Braden and Chris have brought Reki along to talk about two very...
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In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Mini Metro! We discuss the game's elegant art style, simple mechanics, and endless replayability before diving into our own pocket strategies. We also complain about real-world...
In this episode Gino and Braden "ArbitraryWater" -REDACTED- are joined by Jess "VoidBurger" O'Brien to discuss Return To Silent Hill! We cover this film from the James in a convertible start to the James in a very bad...
In this episode Gino interviews one of the composers of the soundtrack of Denshattack!, friend of the show 2 Mello! We discuss how it feels to work on a game that so clearly fit his musical style. We also discuss how...
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In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Denshattack! We cover the game's outstanding style, surprisingly managable speed, and fun train tricks. We also discuss the surprisingly in-depth and engaging story. We wrap up...
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The Summer of Sting heats up with another spicy obscure video game, and this time Off the Deep End drags Jeff Rud back in front of a microphone to talk all about it! How much "Big Saturn Energy" can one video game...
In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Another Crab's Treasure! We cover the game's simplified souls-like gameplay, Banjo-Kazooie-esque collecting, and revolutionary story. And I mean that literally! Turns out this...
In this episode Gino, Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED-, and Jeff discuss Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis. they discuss the game's unfortunate gacha systems, its rehashed stories, and its zany character costumes. This episode...
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In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Pokemon Champions and Everything Is Crab! We start off by checking back in on Pokemon Champions to find that not much has changed since Em last played it. Then we discuss the...
Chris and Braden are joined by special guest GabrielCantor to discuss the inaugural game of The Summer of Sting. If you wanted discussion about yet another semi-obscure GBA RPG with weird streamlined mechanics, they've...
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