What has Between The Joysticks covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Episode 190: Control Resonant, Xbox Restructuring, & Is Physical Media Dead?", "Episode 189: Marvel's Wolverine & The Blood of Dawnwalker", and "Episode 188: Nintendo Directs, Blizzcon & PlayStation Turmoil". The latest went out on 28 Sep 2026 and ran about 3 hours. Reading two or three of these before pitching is the fastest way to see what the show actually books.

How often does Between The Joysticks publish?

Between The Joysticks publishes weekly, a median of 7 days between episodes. Episodes average about 88 minutes. The back catalogue stands at 195 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 Between The Joysticks?

For Between The Joysticks, Booking Probability sits at 34/100, Listen Score at 32/100, and the guest bar is around 80/100. The show has not signalled guest openness recently, which raises the bar on relevance. There is no verified contact on file, so the show website is the route in.

Who should pitch Between The Joysticks?

Between The Joysticks covers video games, game development, playstation, game announcements, 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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Between The Joysticks

Hosted by Unknown Host · Leisure · EN · 195 episodes

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About this Podcast:

A podcast! About video games and the industry! Join Nick as he talks about video game topics. New episodes every Wednesday!

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What is Between The Joysticks?

Between The Joysticks is a leisure podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 195 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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Episode 190: Control Resonant, Xbox Restructuring, & Is Physical Media Dead?
Sep 27, 20262h 43m
We outdid ourselves again! In an even longer, supersized episode, Nick gives his early impressions of the hot new release, Control Resonant. Is Remedy's latest action title enough to get the lingering bad taste of Marvel’s Wolverine out of his mouth? We also dive into the biggest industry news of the week: Xbox continues its massive internal reset, shuffling studios across divisions and making the shocking move to transfer the Halo franchise over to Activision. Then, we tackle two major discussion topics: Is physical media officially dead for video games? What is the perfect timeline from game announcement to launch day? Finally, we wrap up the show by reading YOUR listener emails about backlog strategies and community impressions of Onimusha: Way of the Sword. Thanks for listening! Intro: Control Resonant 6 Things: - XBOX Reset Continues - Control Resonant - Is Physical Dead? - Perfect Video Game Timeline - Resident Evil (2026 Movie) - Email! Questions or comments? Please send emails to BetweenTheJoysticks@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter @JoysticksPod Subscribe to us on Youtube @BetweenTheJoysticks
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Episode 189: Marvel's Wolverine & The Blood of Dawnwalker
Sep 21, 20262h 32m
We went even longer than last week in this supersized episode! That's what happens when we sharpen our claws and fangs with Nick’s review of Marvel’s Wolverine and Freddy’s deep impressions of The Blood of Dawnwalker. We also dive into the biggest industry news of the week: Hideo Kojima's PHYSINT casts its lead, Bungie opens up the Disney Content Vault to bring back original campaign content and expansions, and Tokyo Game Show 2026 comes to a close. We talked for so long we actually had to cut topics from the show! Thanks for listening! Intro: Marvel’s Wolverine 5 Things: - Tokyo Game Show 2026 - PHYSINT Casts Bill Skarsgård - Bungie Continuing Development on Marathon & Destiny 2 - Marvel’s Wolverine - The Blood of Dawnwalker Questions or comments? Please send emails to BetweenTheJoysticks@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter @JoysticksPod Subscribe to us on Youtube @BetweenTheJoysticks
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Episode 188: Nintendo Directs, Blizzcon & PlayStation Turmoil
Sep 13, 20262h 10m
A new week means even more games coming out and a stacked lineup of showcases to cover! In this episode, we break down both of the dual Nintendo Directs and dive into all the big news out of BlizzCon. We also discuss our strategies for tackling our ever-increasing video game backlogs and answer YOUR listener emails. Plus, in disappointing PlayStation news, we react to the latest updates on Marvel's Wolverine and discuss Hideo Kojima’s next project heading to Xbox. Finally, we wrap up with what we’ve been playing lately, including Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, Sifu, and Hades II. Thanks for listening! Intro: The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct 6 Things: - Backlogs & YOUR Emails! - September 2026 Nintendo Direct - Blizzcon - PlayStation Woes: Wolverine Review Round-Up & PHYSINT published by XBOX - Hades II & Sifu - Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Questions or comments? Please send emails to BetweenTheJoysticks@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter @JoysticksPod Subscribe to us on Youtube @BetweenTheJoysticks
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Episode 187: Warning! Co-Host Approaching!
Sep 6, 20261h 47m
Welcome to a new era of Between The Joysticks! A brand-new co-host joins the show to help bring you the absolute best gaming commentary in the galaxy. And the help is much needed, because showcase season is in full swing. PlayStation and Nintendo are doubling down with simultaneous presentation news. We break down the latest State of Play / Japan State of Play highlights and lay out our predictions for the upcoming dual Nintendo Directs. Plus, Nick gives his early hands-on impressions of Star Wars Zero Company, while our new co-host shares some serious concerns about the future of Guerrilla Games. A must-listen episode! Thanks for listening! Intro: Mass Effect 2 6 Things: - Interviewing the New Co-Host - Our Favorite Gamescom ONL Highlights - September 2026 State of Play Breakdown - Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary & Nintendo Direct Predictions - Star Wars Zero Company Impressions - Horizon Hunters Gathering & The Future of Guerrilla Games Questions or comments? Please send emails to BetweenTheJoysticks@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter @JoysticksPod Subscribe to us on Youtube @BetweenTheJoysticks
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Episode 186: Grand Theft Auto VI Extended Look
Aug 30, 202632 min
In this special episode, I spend the entire show breaking down what I saw and heard about the Grand Theft Auto VI Extended Look. I break down the changes and influence of Red Dead Redemption 2 including the morality system, being hunted by the cops and the relationship between Lucia and Jason. This is a special moment and I am excited to share it with you. Thanks for listening. Intro: Grand Theft Auto VI 1 BIG Thing: - Grand Theft Auto VI Extended Look Questions or comments? Please send emails to BetweenTheJoysticks@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter @JoysticksPod Subscribe to us on Youtube @BetweenTheJoysticks
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Phil Spencer

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Ex President of Xbox, Live Eat Learn

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Between The Joysticks

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is Between The Joysticks?

About the host

Recent episodes

Episode 190: Control Resonant, Xbox Restructuring, & Is Physical Media Dead?

Episode 189: Marvel's Wolverine & The Blood of Dawnwalker

Episode 188: Nintendo Directs, Blizzcon & PlayStation Turmoil

Episode 187: Warning! Co-Host Approaching!

Episode 186: Grand Theft Auto VI Extended Look

Guest Appearances

Phil Spencer

Sarah Bond

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Between The Joysticks

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is Between The Joysticks?

About the host

Recent episodes

Episode 190: Control Resonant, Xbox Restructuring, & Is Physical Media Dead?

Episode 189: Marvel's Wolverine & The Blood of Dawnwalker

Episode 188: Nintendo Directs, Blizzcon & PlayStation Turmoil

Episode 187: Warning! Co-Host Approaching!

Episode 186: Grand Theft Auto VI Extended Look

Guest Appearances

Phil Spencer

Sarah Bond

Advertisers on this show

Best industries to pitch Between The Joysticks for

Podcasts like Between The Joysticks

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