Who hosts The Random Encounter Podcast?

The Random Encounter Podcast is hosted by The Random Encounter. They have published 95 episodes. The show covers leisure, with a games focus.

What has The Random Encounter Podcast covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Episode 193: Nintendo 64-30", "Episode 192: Let’s Get Physint-cal", and "Episode 191: Nintendo Directs Dreams". The latest went out on 29 Sep 2026 and ran about 86 minutes. Reading two or three of these before pitching is the fastest way to see what the show actually books.

How often does The Random Encounter Podcast publish?

The Random Encounter Podcast publishes weekly, a median of 7 days between episodes. Episodes average about 2 hours. The back catalogue stands at 95 episodes. A show on this cadence plans ahead, so pitch earlier rather than closer to the date you want.

How hard is it to get booked on The Random Encounter Podcast?

For The Random Encounter Podcast, Booking Probability sits at 42/100, Listen Score at 28/100, and the guest bar is around 80/100. The show has not signalled guest openness recently, which raises the bar on relevance. A verified contact is on file.

Who should pitch The Random Encounter Podcast?

The Random Encounter Podcast covers video games, gaming, gaming industry, industry layoffs, so guests who can speak to those specifically fit best. Lead with a specific result you can describe in numbers rather than a job title, and tie it to something the show has already covered.

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The Random Encounter Podcast

Hosted by The Random Encounter · leisure · EN-US · 95 episodes

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About this Podcast:

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast! We talk about the latest news and announcements in the gaming space!Don't forget to check out our live streams Thursday and Friday and our live Podcast every Sunday! Check out our live Podcast on Thursdays and our group stream on Fridays. Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe!----------------------------------------------------James runs these:Twitch: therandomencounterpodcastYouTube: @therandomencounter

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What is The Random Encounter Podcast?

The Random Encounter Podcast is a leisure podcast hosted by The Random Encounter, with 95 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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The Random Encounter hosts The Random Encounter Podcast, a leisure show with 95 episodes published.

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The Random Encounter Podcast
Episode 193: Nintendo 64-30
Sep 28, 20261h 26m
Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 193! Today we have a light crew as Phan and Ash are out; it’s James and Bryant podcast time! Today we discuss Xbox’s latest round of studio closures and layoffs, as well as a 1000ft view of the Nintendo 64 at its 30th anniversary: the good, the bad, and the ugly. ---------------------------------------------------- James runs these: Twitch: therandomencounterpodcast YouTube: @therandomencounter ---------------------------------------------------- Check out Bryant on: X: @red_so_deep ----------------------------------------------------
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Episode 192: Let’s Get Physint-cal
Sep 15, 20261h 29m
Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 192! Today we discuss Nintendo’s two Nintendo Directs of last week and what they portend for the future. We also get into the earth-shattering revelation of Kojima Productions’ disintegration from PlayStation and its new mutually beneficial relationship with Xbox. ---------------------------------------------------- James runs these: Twitch: therandomencounterpodcast YouTube: @therandomencounter ---------------------------------------------------- Check out Ash on: BlueSky: @ashdestroyum.bsky.social X: @ash_destroyum ----------------------------------------------------
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Episode 191: Nintendo Directs Dreams
Sep 7, 20262h 5m
Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 191! Today we make our predictions regarding the two Nintendo streams occurring on September 8th (Zelda 35th Anniversary) and September 9th (Nintendo Direct). Phan returns for another game of Memory Cards at the end of the podcast. ---------------------------------------------------- James runs these: Twitch: therandomencounterpodcast YouTube: @therandomencounter ---------------------------------------------------- Check out Ash on: BlueSky: @ashdestroyum.bsky.social X: @ash_destroyum ---------------------------------------------------- Check out Bryant on: X: @red_so_deep ---------------------------------------------------- Check out Phan on: BlueSky: @phaneckswhy.bsky.social X: @PhanEcksWhy Twitch: phaneckswhy YouTube: @phaneckswhy⁠
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Episode 190: Mega Gamescom
Aug 31, 20262h 8m
Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 190! Today we discuss the latest announcements from Gamescom 2026 (not many). Tune in for a great deal of talk about our hype and apprehension for Mega Man: Dual Override as well as a trip down memory lane with the Mega Man series as a whole. We also talk about our most anticipated games coming out in the next six months, our Onimusha: Way of the Sword demo impressions, and Bryant’s initial impressions of Star Wars Zero Company . We close out with a very intense round of Memory Cards with special guest, tommytehzombie! ---------------------------------------------------- James runs these: Twitch: therandomencounterpodcast YouTube: @therandomencounter ---------------------------------------------------- Check out Ash on: BlueSky: @ashdestroyum.bsky.social X: @ash_destroyum ---------------------------------------------------- Check out Bryant on: X: @red_so_deep ----------------------------------------------------
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Episode 189: 35 Years of SNES and The Duskbloods Network Test
Aug 25, 20262h 3m
Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 189! Today we discuss our favorite memories and thoughts of the Super Nintendo as it hits its 35th birthday. James also discusses his time with The Duskbloods network test. Memory Cards is back with Volume X. Will Ash be able to take down perennial champion James? Let’s find out! ---------------------------------------------------- James runs these: Twitch: therandomencounterpodcast YouTube: @therandomencounter ---------------------------------------------------- Check out Ash on: BlueSky: @ashdestroyum.bsky.social X: @ash_destroyum ---------------------------------------------------- Check out Bryant on: X: @red_so_deep ----------------------------------------------------
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Asha Sharma

President of Microsoft’s CoreAI, Microsoft Gaming

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The Random Encounter Podcast

About this Podcast:

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What is The Random Encounter Podcast?

About the host

Recent episodes

Episode 193: Nintendo 64-30

Episode 192: Let’s Get Physint-cal

Episode 191: Nintendo Directs Dreams

Episode 190: Mega Gamescom

Episode 189: 35 Years of SNES and The Duskbloods Network Test

Guest Appearances

Asha Sharma

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The Random Encounter Podcast

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is The Random Encounter Podcast?

About the host

Recent episodes

Episode 193: Nintendo 64-30

Episode 192: Let’s Get Physint-cal

Episode 191: Nintendo Directs Dreams

Episode 190: Mega Gamescom

Episode 189: 35 Years of SNES and The Duskbloods Network Test

Guest Appearances

Asha Sharma

Advertisers on this show

Best industries to pitch The Random Encounter Podcast for

Podcasts like The Random Encounter Podcast

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