PitchCentric
The Examined Game podcast artwork
Updated 11 days ago · Refreshed hourly
leisuregames

The Examined Game

Hosted by Steven Lake · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 14 episodes

Where this show ranks

Episodes
14
Last ep.
12 days ago
Avg length
69m
Booking Probability™
36
Stretch.
Sign in to score against your profile.
Estimated audience
,
Audience size not yet estimated
Listen Score
16
Niche reach.
Virality (30d)
47
Steady cadence.

Pitch Analysis

Sign in to see how your Guest Score compares to this show's Required Pod Score and get a Stretch / Match-fit / Anchor verdict.
Required Pod Score
80/ 100
Premium

Established thought leaders with verified media credentials.

Guest openness
Not signalled recently
Best topics to pitch
leisuregamessociety

About this podcast

Visit theexaminedgame.com for all episodes. What do video games reveal about us? In The Examined Game Podcast, peabody-nominated documentary producer Steven Lake speaks with the creators of the world’s most celebrated video games about how they were made and the personal and professional impact games have had on their lives. Steven is a Peabody-nominated producer whose work has appeared on Netflix, BBC Storyville, PBS, and The Guardian. About Steven Lake Steven Lake is the host of The Examined Game Podcast and a Peabody-nominated documentary producer. His work has appeared on Netflix, BBC Storyville, PBS, Al Jazeera, and The Guardian. His films include Roll Red Roll , described by The New York Times as “an essential watch,” as well as Phantom Parrot , rated 4 stars by Peter Bradshaw in The Guardian, and Dungeon Masterhood , a coming-of-age documentary with dragons.

leisuregamessociety

About the host

Steven Lake hosts The Examined Game, a leisure show with 14 episodes published.

Recent episodes

Our AI reads these to draft pitches

We're All Going to Die - Creating Outer Wilds | Alex Beachum Creative Director

Jun 1, 20261h 7mEp. 15S1

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode of The Examined Game, I am talking with the creator of Outer Wilds, Alex Beachum. We get into the weeds of how the original prototype of the game came about back when Alex was studying

Mastering The Modern Adventure Game | Francisco Gonzalez (Rosewater, Lamplight City, A Golden Wake)

May 25, 20261h 13mEp. 14S1

Send us Fan Mail Today we are talking with Francisco Gonzalez as we go in depth on the genre of video game that I have been playing longer than any other in my life: point and click adventure games. I have been a fan of

The Talent Behind Video Game Hair Design | Amandine Marest (Clair Obscur: Expedition 33)

May 18, 20261h 4m0

Send us Fan Mail Today I get to talk with Amandine MarestHair & Technical Character artist Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. We cover all things hair related in video games. Amandine's work in Clair Obscure is incredible and

The Mathematics of Interactive Storytelling - Jon Ingold (80 Days, Heaven's Vault, TR-49)

May 11, 20261h 26mEp. 11S1

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode of The Examined Game I speak with co-founder of Inkle Studios, Jon Ingold. I am a huge fan of the work both he and Joseph Humfrey have done under Inkle Studios. Beyond finding new ways

The Dial Up Entrepreneur | Scott Miller (Apogee Entertainment, Duke Nukem 3D, Wolfenstein 3D)

May 4, 202659mEp. 10S1

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I speak with Scott Miller, founder of Apogee Entertainment (Commander Keen, Duke Nukem) and 3D Realms (Max Payne, Prey). Scott helped pioneer the shareware model of game distribution in t

Hell Broke Loose - The Making of Far Cry 2 | Clint Hocking (Creative Director)

Apr 27, 20261h 0mEp. 9S1

Send us Fan Mail Today I’m talking with Clint Hocking, Creative Director of Far Cry 2 and Watch Dogs: Legion. Clint has had a long and varied career in the video game industry, working on the original Splinter Cell games

Making Atomfall: Risk & Reward | Ben Fisher (Head of Design)

Apr 20, 20261h 2mEp. 8S1

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I speak with Ben Fisher, Head of Design on Atomfall and Sniper Elite: Resistance. Ben is a key creative figure at Rebellion, and we take a deep dive into the philosophy and design pro

Writing Outer Wilds: Joy, Grief, and Letting Go | Kelsey Beachum (Outer Wilds, Avowed, Outer Worlds)

Apr 14, 20261h 9mEp. 7S1

Send us Fan Mail Today I sit down with Kelsey Beachum, writer of Outer Wilds, for a deeply honest conversation about the creative process, including what it was like collaborating with her brother Alex Beachum on one of

Scope, testing, and Finishing Games | Nina Freeman (Cibele, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage)

Apr 6, 20261h 19mEp. 7S1

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode I speak with game developer Nina Freeman about mistakes, reflection, and the role personal experience can play in game design. Nina is known for her autobiographical approach to games,

Why Platformers need to evolve | Chris Wade (Big Hops)

Mar 30, 20261h 6mEp. 6S1

Send us Fan Mail The Examined Game #5 In today’s episode I speak with Chris Wade, creator of Big Hops. Big Hops immediately caught my attention as a platformer. While most modern platformers still build on the foundation

Why Great Games still Fail | Mario R. Kroll (Video PR & Marketing expert)

Mar 23, 20261h 15mEp. 5S1

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode I speak with Mario R. Kroll, founder of UberStrategist . Mario has spent more than 30 years working across PR, publishing and marketing in the video game industry, helping studios figu

How Portal Was Written | Erik Wolpaw (Portal)

Mar 17, 20261h 11mEp. 4S1

Send us Fan Mail The Examined Game #4 In this episode of The Examined Game I speak with Erik Wolpaw on writing for video games. Erik is best known for his work on Portal, Portal 2, the Half-Life 2: Episode One and Half-L

Why Play Matters | Julia Minamata (The Crimson Diamond)

Mar 5, 20261h 4mEp. 3S1

Send us Fan Mail The Examined Game #3 Julia Minamata is the solo developer of The Crimson Diamond, a love letter to the classic Sierra On-Line parser adventures. I adored playing The Crimson Diamond and wanted to talk wi

Restoring the Mona Lisas of video games | Larry Kuperman (Nightdive Studios)

Mar 2, 20261h 3mEp. 2S1

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode I speak with Larry Kuperman, Vice President of Business Development at Nightdive Studios. Larry retired not long after this interview, so I was pleased to chat with such an industry ve

When Naughty Dog Took A Risk On Uncharted 2 | Richard Lemarchand (Uncharted, Naughty Dog)

Feb 23, 20261h 6mEp. 1S1

Send us Fan Mail I sat down with co-lead game designer on the original Uncharted trilogy, Richard Lemarchand, to talk about the creative process Naughty Dog took when making Uncharted 2: Among Thieves and how Naughty Dog

Sponsors and advertisers

Sponsor detection runs nightly. Check back soon.

Audience demographics

Age
25-54
Consumer type
General audience

Topics covered

leisuregamessociety

Successful pitch examples

No public pitch examples yet for this show.

Generate your own personalised pitch

Best industries to pitch The Examined Game for

Based on semantic analysis of episode topics and host coverage, this show is a strong guest fit for executives in:

Industry fit is computed by PitchCentric using vector embeddings of the show's episode catalog.

Similar podcasts to The Examined Game

Shows with the most semantically similar episode content. Pitch one, pitch all; producers cluster.

Frequently asked questions

How do I pitch The Examined Game as a podcast guest?

To pitch The Examined Game, visit http://www.theexaminedgame.com for contact information, then craft a tight one-paragraph hook that ties your expertise to a gap in their recent leisure coverage.

Who is the host of The Examined Game?

The Examined Game is hosted by Steven Lake. The show is categorised under leisure (games) and has published 14 episodes.

How many episodes does The Examined Game have?

The Examined Game has published 14 episodes.

What topics does The Examined Game cover?

The Examined Game regularly covers leisure, games, society. It sits in the leisure category, with a games focus.

Is it hard to get booked on The Examined Game?

The Examined Game is accessible for guests with genuine leisure expertise. A personalised, episode-aware pitch will still outperform a generic one every time.

Is The Examined Game currently accepting guest pitches?

The Examined Game 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 The Examined Game episodes?

Episodes of The Examined Game average 69 minutes, giving guests a long-form format with plenty of time to expand on their expertise.

What guest credentials does The Examined Game typically look for?

Our data rates The Examined Game's guest bar at 80/100 (Premium tier). Established thought leaders with verified media credentials. Sign in to PitchCentric to see how your own Pod Score compares against this show.

Methodology. Booking Probability™ blends Listen Score, 30-day Virality, open-to-guests detection, and Apple ratings. Data refreshed every 60 minutes. Listen Score and Booking Probability are calculated by PitchCentric. Last enriched 11 days ago.

Is this podcast yours and you'd like to remove or correct details? Request removal or email privacy@pitchcentric.com.