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Grounds for Gaming

Hosted by Ed Placencia · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 18 episodes

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Episodes
18
Last ep.
11 days ago
Avg length
21m
Booking Probability™
38
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Listen Score
18
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47
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About this podcast

Grounds for Gaming is a video game podcast hosted by longtime industry voice Ed Placencia. You're invited to pull up a chair for thoughtful conversations about the games we love and why they matter.From quick, concentrated reviews to weekly catch-ups and conversations with developers and creators, every episode is brewed with insight, honesty, and a genuine love for gaming.Whether you have ten minutes or an hour, there is always a seat saved for you.

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About the host

Ed Placencia hosts Grounds for Gaming, a leisure show with 18 episodes published.

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DOPPIO: Chuck Zimmerheld

Jun 2, 202647m0

DOPPIO is the interview series from Grounds for Gaming. In these episodes, Ed sits down with developers, creators, and voices in the gaming industry for thoughtful, relaxed conversations about the craft behind the games

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ESPRESSO: I'M Batman

May 26, 202618m0

ESPRESSO is the weekly conversation at Grounds for Gaming. Ed Placencia shares what he's playing, what's standing out, and what you might want to check out next. This week: Ed talks about rolling credits on LEGO Batman:

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ESPRESSO: You Beat Me, SAROS, I Admit It

May 19, 202614m0

ESPRESSO is the weekly conversation at Grounds for Gaming. Ed Placencia shares what he's playing, what's standing out, and what you might want to check out next. This week: Ed talks about uninstallling SAROS, anticipatin

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ESPRESSO: Back from Holland... Michigan

May 12, 202612m0

ESPRESSO is the weekly conversation at Grounds for Gaming. Ed Placencia shares what he's playing, what's standing out, and what you might want to check out next. This week: Ed talks about Kiln, wrapping up Diablo IV's Lo

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RISTRETTO: MIXTAPE

May 10, 20267m0

RISTRETTO is a quick, concentrated review from Grounds for Gaming. In 5–10 minutes, Ed Placencia breaks down what a game does well, where it stumbles, and whether it's worth your time. No hype. Just the take.

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DOPPIO: Khaya Fraites

May 5, 202647m0

DOPPIO is the interview series from Grounds for Gaming. In these episodes, Ed sits down with developers, creators, and voices in the gaming industry for thoughtful, relaxed conversations about the craft behind the games

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ESPRESSO: Hey, Nice Shirt!

Apr 28, 202617m0

ESPRESSO is the weekly conversation at Grounds for Gaming. Ed Placencia shares what he's playing, what's standing out, and what you might want to check out next. This week: Ed talks about bed shuffling, catching up on Di

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ESPRESSO: Am I Saying That Correctly?

Apr 21, 202617m0

ESPRESSO is the weekly conversation at Grounds for Gaming. Ed Placencia shares what he's playing, what's standing out, and what you might want to check out next. This week: Ed talks about a trip to the gaming store and a

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RISTRETTO: MOUSE: P.I. for Hire

Apr 19, 20267m0

RISTRETTO is a quick, concentrated review from Grounds for Gaming. In 5–10 minutes, Ed Placencia breaks down what a game does well, where it stumbles, and whether it's worth your time. No hype. Just the take.

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DOPPIO: El JeFenix

Apr 14, 202643m0

DOPPIO is the interview series from Grounds for Gaming. In these episodes, Ed sits down with developers, creators, and voices in the gaming industry for thoughtful, relaxed conversations about the craft behind the games

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ESPRESSO: Love the IP....Maybe Not the Game

Apr 7, 202617m0

ESPRESSO is the weekly conversation at Grounds for Gaming. Ed Placencia shares what he's playing, what's standing out, and what you might want to check out next. This week: Ed talks about his favorite coffee, continuing

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ESPRESSO: Is Overwatch Making It Harder to Donate Plasma?

Mar 31, 202616m0

ESPRESSO is the weekly conversation at Grounds for Gaming. Ed Placencia shares what he's playing, what's standing out, and what you might want to check out next. This week: Ed talks about his latest thoughts on Crimson D

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RISTRETTO: My First 20 Hours in Crimson Desert

Mar 24, 202610m0

RISTRETTO is a quick, concentrated review from Grounds for Gaming. In 5–10 minutes, Ed Placencia breaks down what a game does well, where it stumbles, and whether it's worth your time. No hype. Just the take.

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ESPRESSO: Games (and Gaming-Related Media) That Flew Under the Radar

Mar 17, 202625m0

ESPRESSO is the weekly conversation at Grounds for Gaming. Ed Placencia shares what he's playing, what's standing out, and what you might want to check out next. This week: Ed talks about games that flew under the radar,

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ESPRESSO: The Secret Trip to Spain

Mar 10, 202613m0

ESPRESSO is the weekly conversation at Grounds for Gaming. Ed Placencia shares what he's playing, what's standing out, and what you might want to check out next. This week: Secret travel plans and clever scheduling, gett

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DOPPIO: Joshi Zhang

Mar 3, 202649m0

DOPPIO is the interview series from Grounds for Gaming. In these episodes, Ed sits down with developers, creators, and voices in the gaming industry for thoughtful, relaxed conversations about the craft behind the games

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ESPRESSO: Why I'm No Longer Recommending Disney Speedstorm

Feb 24, 202622m0

ESPRESSO is the weekly conversation at Grounds for Gaming. Ed Placencia shares what he's playing, what's standing out, and what you might want to check out next. This week: The joyous return of Overwatch, rolling credits

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RISTRETTO: What in the World is Going On in Reanimal?

Feb 21, 20268m0

RISTRETTO is a quick, concentrated review from Grounds for Gaming. In 5–10 minutes, Ed Placencia breaks down what a game does well, where it stumbles, and whether it's worth your time. No hype. Just the take.

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Trailer: Welcome to Grounds for Gaming

Feb 20, 20261m0
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Audience demographics

Age
25-54
Consumer type
General audience

Topics covered

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Who is the host of Grounds for Gaming?

Grounds for Gaming is hosted by Ed Placencia. The show is categorised under leisure (games) and has published 18 episodes.

How many episodes does Grounds for Gaming have?

Grounds for Gaming has published 18 episodes.

What topics does Grounds for Gaming cover?

Grounds for Gaming regularly covers leisure, games, video games. It sits in the leisure category, with a games focus.

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Is Grounds for Gaming currently accepting guest pitches?

Grounds for Gaming hasn't explicitly signalled guest openness in recent episodes. That doesn't rule out pitching. your hook just needs to be especially compelling and relevant to their recent content.

How long are Grounds for Gaming episodes?

Episodes of Grounds for Gaming average 21 minutes. a focused format where a clear narrative arc and tight preparation matter most.

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