Oct 12, 20261h 10mS3
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Marty, and Jesse G chat about the current state of horror games, and how they could use a mechanical refresh. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and...
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Windbreaker
Hosted by Second Wind · leisure · EN-US
About this Podcast:
Windbreaker is Second Wind's premier gaming podcast hosted by Yahtzee Croshaw, Marty Sliva & JM8. Join the trio (and occasional guests) weekly to discuss everything industry wide from current news, to recent releases and wider trends.
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What is Windbreaker about?
Windbreaker is Second Wind's premier gaming podcast hosted by Yahtzee Croshaw, Marty Sliva & JM8. Join the trio (and occasional guests) weekly to discuss everything industry wide from current news, to recent releases and wider trends.
Who hosts Windbreaker?
Windbreaker is hosted by Second Wind. The show has published 144 episodes to date.
What has Windbreaker covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Horror Mechanics Need a Refresh | Windbreaker Podcast" (12 October 2026, 70 minutes), "When a Developer “Levels Up” | Windbreaker Podcast" (6 October 2026, 59 minutes), and "How Could the Zelda Movie Actually Be Good? | Windbreaker Podcast" (29 September 2026, 67 minutes).
How often does Windbreaker publish?
Windbreaker publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 78 minutes across 144 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Windbreaker?
Booking probability for Windbreaker is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Windbreaker requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Windbreaker's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Windbreaker?
The strongest fits for Windbreaker are Software. Windbreaker has a leisure audience.
About the host
Second Wind hosts Windbreaker, a leisure podcast with 144 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 6, 202659 minS3
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty use the 15th anniversary of Dark Souls to take a look at specific games throughout history where it felt like a given developer had “leveled up” at the...
- Sep 29, 20261h 7mS3
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty take a look at the upcoming Legend of Zelda movie, and what it would need to do in order to be an actually good video game adaptation. Second Wind is fully...
- Sep 22, 20261h 21mS3
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty take a look at games throughout history that might've worked better in an entirely different medium instead. Second Wind is fully independent...
Episode #140
The Etiquette of Remakes | Windbreaker Podcast
Sep 15, 20261h 11mS3On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty use the news of Nintendo's upcoming The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time to discuss the etiquette of remakes. Second Wind is fully independent...
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- Sep 1, 20261h 37mS3
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty chat about the recent Grand Theft Auto VI showcase, and the staggering scale that Rockstar is attempting to achieve. Second Wind is fully independent...
- Aug 25, 20261h 23mS3
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty chat about their go-to relaxing spots in games where they can just take a beat, slow down, and soak in the vibes. Second Wind is fully independent...
- Aug 18, 20261h 3mS137
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty chat about the worst ways that a game can make them want something. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us...
Episode #136
The Obscure Games We Love | Windbreaker Podcast
Aug 11, 20261h 35mS3On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty chat about the obscure video games they love, a topic voted for by our wonderful Patrons. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded...
- Aug 4, 20261h 10mS3
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty chat about Final Fantasy IX, whimsy in games, and why it's tough to recapture the magic of your roots Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and...
- Jul 28, 20261h 11mS3
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Jesse Galena discuss about the wonderful world of asymmetric horror games. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us...
- Jul 21, 20261h 28mS3
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty have to choose their favorites in a bunch of different topics. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on...
Episode #132
2D vs 3D | Windbreaker Podcast
Jul 14, 20261h 21mS3On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty tackle the topic of 2D vs 3D -- our personal preferences, which genres work best in which, and the design freedoms/restrictions that stem from each. Second...
- Jul 7, 20261h 19mS3
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty gab about the long history of British-developed video games. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on...
Episode #130
The Art of the Time Loop | Windbreaker Podcast
Jun 30, 20261h 7mS3On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty gab about the art of the video game time loop. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as...
- Jun 23, 20261h 35mS3
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee is on holiday, so Jack is joinging JM8 and Marty to chat about the rise of card-based video games. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider...
- Jun 16, 20261h 19mS3
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty build their own personal Mount Rushmore of indie games. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon...
- Jun 9, 20261h 23mS3
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty dip back into their annual tradition of running down the list of the big trailers, reveals, and announcements from this past week's Summer Game Fest...
- Jun 2, 20261h 26mS3
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty use the news of The Witcher III getting a new expansion 12 years (!) after its initial release to chat about their own personal favorite video game...
- May 26, 20261h 15mS3
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty chat about how the original 1998 Metal Gear Solid remains a singularly weird and wonderful experience. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and...
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