Everything is about to blow… On this week’s episode, Jared, Ky, and Ben push deeper into their book‑club playthrough of The Drifter, covering Chapters 5, 6, and 7. The boys break down the brutal revelations, the escalating danger, and the moment the story quite literally goes nuclear. What’s really happening inside the Trinity facility? Why does every clue point to something far bigger — and far more dangerous — than they expected? And how close is Mick to losing control of everything? Tune in t...
Jun 02, 2026•1 hr 40 min
On this months episode of Get Rec'd, Jared is joined by Twitch streamer and podcaster Kay (aka MoondustCappuccino) to discuss Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky and Little Goody Two Shoes! You can find Kay and her content at these links! Twitch - https://shorturl.at/p1m5W Instagram - https://shorturl.at/3GcnE Youtube - https://shorturl.at/8NjLn Find all of our socials, as well as our discord server here!: https://linktr.ee/PlayAlongPodcast ...
May 26, 2026•2 hr 27 min
The mystery only gets deeper… On this week’s episode, Jared, Ky, and Ben continue their book‑club playthrough of The Drifter, diving into Chapters 2, 3, and 4. The boys break down the new characters, the escalating tension, and the strange turns the story takes as more pieces of the puzzle fall into place. Are these clues connected? Is something bigger at play? And why does every answer raise even more questions?Tune in to hear their theories, confusion, and growing obsession with this gritty my...
May 19, 2026•1 hr 37 min
The night that changed everything… On this week’s episode, Jared, Ky, and Ben kick off their new book‑club series: The Drifter. The boys dive into the Prologue and Chapter 1, unpacking the brutal opening, the early twists, and the theories already forming. Is this time travel? A memory loop? A bootstrap paradox? Tune in to hear their first impressions and wild speculation. Find all of our socials and join our Discord here: https://linktr.ee/PlayAlongPodcast New episodes every Tuesday at 9 AM PST...
May 12, 2026•1 hr 21 min
This week, Jared hosts a (sort of) Jeopardy‑style trivia showdown where Ky and Ben go head‑to‑head! Each round, they’ll hear a bizarrely written Steam description and try to guess the game before the other does. Chaos, confusion, and questionable knowledge await — who will come out on top?! Find all of our socials and join our Discord here: https://linktr.ee/PlayAlongPodcast New episodes every Tuesday at 9 AM PST....
May 05, 2026•1 hr 20 min
Time to release your inner edgellord! This week on ShameCube, we get edgey as we play through Shadow the Hedgehog (Metacritic score of 51). Jared, Ky, and Ben discuss their time with this dark and gritty take on a Sonic game. They discuss guns, evil plans, and the game's built in morality storyline. Find all of our socials as well as our discord server here!: https://linktr.ee/PlayAlongPodcast Episodes of this podca...
Apr 28, 2026•1 hr 16 min
Shroud makes his move, and a final battle begins! On this week's episode Jared, Ky and Ben are joined by Sam of Fake Gamer Girls as they wrap up their time with Dispatch! They discuss the overall plot, thoughts on the cast, and their overall experience before we reveal Ky's main series! You can find Fake Gamer Girls here: https://fakegamergirls.com/ Find all of our socials as well as our discord server here!: https://linktr.ee/PlayAlongPodcast...
Apr 21, 2026•2 hr 12 min
On this months episode of Get Rec'd, Ben is joined by Dave Jackson from Tales From the Backlog to talk Superliminal and Devotion! You can find Dave and his podcast here! Find all of our socials, as well as our discord server here!: https://linktr.ee/PlayAlongPodcast Episodes of this podcast go up every Tuesday at 9 am PST...
Apr 14, 2026•1 hr 34 min
“The person who helps others simply because it should or must be done, and because it is the right thing to do, is indeed without a doubt, a real superhero." - Stan Lee On this week's episode Jared, Ky and Ben are joined by CGDannyB as they continue their playthrough of Dispatch! They discuss an interesting bar fight, new gameplay mechanics and what is probably one of the coldest line deliveries in modern gaming. You can find Danny here: https://www.youtube.com/@cgdannyb Find all of our socials...
Apr 07, 2026•2 hr
Happy birthday to the Gameboy Advance. In this week's episode, we are celebrating 25 years of the Gameboy Advance by going over some of the titles on the system we think hold up well in 2026. From main series like Pokemon, to some hidden gems, the Gameboy Advance was full of fun experiences and worlds to explore. These are all great games to check out if you haven't. Find all of our socials as well as our discord server here!: https://linktr.ee/Play...
Mar 31, 2026•1 hr 32 min
Who will be the first hero cut from the Z-Team? In this week's episode Jared, Ky, and Ben continue their journey through dispatch! Joined by Nick (Friday Night Gamecast) the guys discuss their thoughts on the Z-Team and how they are progressing, the relationship paths that they chose, and who they cut from the Z-Team! You can find all of Friday Night Gamecast's content here! https://linktr.ee/FridayNightGamecast Find all of our socials as well as our discord server here!: ...
Mar 24, 2026•2 hr 12 min
In this week's episode the boys celebrate 300 episodes of Play Along Podcast by doing the only logical thing: playing the video game tie in to the movie 300! Jared, Ky, Ben and guest Bill Barber (Gaming & Collecting Podcast) discuss their time with this PSP exclusive as well as other things such as retro game collecting, the PSP in general, and what Bill considers to be the weirdest game in his collection. You can find Bill and his podcasts here https://linktr.ee/Thebarberwhogames Find all...
Mar 17, 2026•1 hr 18 min
In this month's Get Rec'd episode, Jared is joined by Claire from Date with Us Podcast to swap video game recommendations and discuss Stray & Boyfriend Dungeon!! It's a long one folks so strap in, grab a snack, and enjoy this awesome episode. Find Claire and her streams here! Find Date with Us Podcast here! Find all of our socials as well as our discord server here!: https://linktr.ee/PlayAlongPodcast ...
Mar 10, 2026•2 hr 39 min
A first day at a new job is always stressful! In this week's episode Jared, Ky, and Ben begin their playthrough of the 2025 episodic superhero (kinda) game, Dispatch! The guys discuss their thoughts on the art style, quick-time events, and overall first impressions! Find all of our socials as well as our discord server here!: https://linktr.ee/PlayAlongPodcast Episodes of this podcast go up every Tuesday a...
Mar 03, 2026•2 hr 11 min
In this weeks episode Jared, Ky, and Ben revisit their first ever game for the podcast; Ocarina of Time. With the Zelda franchise turning 40 this year, and it being Play Along Podcast's 5th anniversary, what better way to celebrate! The boys discuss jumping back into the game that started it all, as well as where they think the franchise will go next!Find all of our socials, as well as our discord server here!: https://linktr.ee/PlayAlongPodcast...
Feb 24, 2026•1 hr 34 min
In this definitive finale, Jared, Ky, and Ben are joined by Jordan of Cognitive clips to navigate the harrowing revelations of Chapter 9 and witness the final evolution of the ALLMOTHER’s legacy. As the cycle of the Iris finally breaks—or begins anew—we dissect the ultimate choice: is it better to live in a beautiful lie or die for a terrifying truth? You can find Jordan and his podcast/content here Drop in Drop Out Pod Find all of our socials, as well as our discord server here!: ...
Feb 17, 2026•2 hr 6 min
In this month’s episode of Get Rec'd , Ben is joined by Kate Hunter of No Small Games to swap recommendations and dissect the eerie, "deadly lawn maintenance" mystery of GRUNN alongside the neon-soaked, intergalactic guitar odyssey of The Artful Escape . Whether you’re looking to uncover rural secrets or melt faces in a cosmic fever dream, we’ve got your backlog covered.Find Kate and No Small Games here No Small Games Katerblossom Find all of our socials as well as our discord server here!: ...
Feb 10, 2026•1 hr 11 min
A new character enters the story, and things take an explosive turn! This week, Jared, Ky, and Ben are joined by Rick Firestone (Pixel Project Radio) to continue their journey through 1000xRESIST. The group discuss the new character, a massive lore dump, socio-political tension and yet another massive twist! You can find Rick and his podcast here https://linktr.ee/pixelprojectradio Find all of our socials, as well as our discord server here!: https://linktr.ee/PlayAlongP...
Feb 03, 2026•2 hr 24 min
It's only five dollars. Jared, Ky, and Ben are diving deep into the Steam "$5 and Under" category to see what kind of treasures (and terrors) they can find. The challenge? Pick a budget title and pitch it to the rest of the crew. From high-art cult classics to the deeply surreal, this week’s recommendations prove that a low price tag doesn't mean low impact. Find all of our socials as well as our discord https://linktr.ee/PlayAlongPodcast...
Jan 27, 2026•1 hr 26 min
A communion with the Knower reveals a new aspect of the Allmother to Watcher... This week, Jared, Ky, and Ben are joined by Matt Storm (aka Stormageddon) to continue their journey through 1000xRESIST. The group discuss the growing plot of the game, what the revelations mean going forward, and the dynamics of romance in a commune of clones. Find Matt and all of their links here!: https://linktr.ee/dj_stormagedddon Find all of our socials as well as our d ...
Jan 20, 2026•1 hr 51 min
In this month's bonus episode the boys are joined by Rob and Kelvin of The Gaming Duo as they draft the top video game side characters of all time! There are snipes, there are surprises, and more in this month's bonus episode! You can find the duo and their podcast here https://www.gamingduopod.com/ Find all of our socials, as well as our discord server here!: https://linktr.ee/PlayAlongPodcast Episodes of this podcast go up...
Jan 13, 2026•1 hr 28 min
What is the cost of blind obedience? In this week's episode Jared, Ky, and Ben begin their journey through the 2024 title 1000xRESIST. They discuss their initial impressions, the themes of the game so far, and discuss the ethical and moral implications of cloning. Find all of our socials as well as our discord server here!: https://linktr.ee/PlayAlongPodcast Episodes of this podcast go up every Tuesday at 9 ...
Jan 06, 2026•1 hr 57 min
In this week's episode Jared, Ky and Ben finish their tier list of every Play Along main series and interstitial since they started back in February 2021! Find all of our socials as well as our discord server here!: https://linktr.ee/PlayAlongPodcast Episodes of this podcast go up every Tuesday at 9 am PST
Dec 30, 2025•1 hr 59 min
In this week's episode Jared, Ky and Ben begin their tier list of every Play Along main series and interstitial since they started back in February 2021! Join them for a trip down memory lane! Find all of our socials as well as our discord server here!: https://linktr.ee/PlayAlongPodcast Episodes of this podcast go up every Tuesday at 9 am PST
Dec 23, 2025•2 hr 39 min
In this month's Get Rec'd episode, Ben is joined by Kayla of JK Games. Join them as they discuss two games for this Get Rec'd: Little Nightmares and Inscryption! Find Kayla and her content here!: www.jkgamespodcast.com www.dropindropoutpod.com linktr.ee/palettesandpages Find all of our socials as well as our discord server here!: https://linktr.ee/PlayAlongPodcast Episodes of this podcast go up every Tuesday at 9 am P...
Dec 16, 2025•1 hr 24 min
In this week's episode Jared, Ky and Ben are joined once again by Nick and Will of Friday Night Gamecast to predict the winners of some of the categories at The Game Awards 2025, as well as to discuss their personal Games of the Year. You can find Friday Night Gamecast and their links here!: https://linktr.ee/FridayNightGamecast Find all of our socials as well as our discord server here!: https://linktr.ee/PlayAlongPodcast ...
Dec 09, 2025•3 hr 9 min
Will Mercer see justice?! In this week's episode Jared, Ky, and Ben finish their playthrough of NFS Heat! They discuss the major plot points, the game's portrayal of hacking, and their final thoughts before Jared reveals his next main series! Find all of our socials as well as our discord server here!: https://linktr.ee/PlayAlongPodcast Episodes of this podcast go up every Tuesday at 9 am PST Intro and outro m...
Dec 02, 2025•1 hr 13 min
MEGA EVOLUTION IS BACK! In this week’s episode, Jared is joined by Emily and Sid to discuss Pokemon Legends Z-A! They discuss performance on Switch 1 vs Switch 2, their thoughts on the new battle system and some of the new Mega Pokemon, as well as the controversial windows! No spoilers until the end, so no worries on that part. You can find Emily here ! You can find Sid here ! Find all of our socials as well as our discord server here!: https://linktr.ee/PlayAl...
Nov 25, 2025•2 hr 9 min
Mercer becomes desperate, and events take a dark turn! In this week's episode Jared, Ky, and Ben continue their playthrough of NFS Heat! They discuss their views on the story of NFS Heat, what could be improved, and their overall thoughts on the game so far! Find all of our socials as well as our discord server here!: https://linktr.ee/PlayAlongPodcast Episodes of this podcast go up every Tuesday at 9 am PST Int...
Nov 18, 2025•1 hr 16 min
In this month's Get Rec'd episode, Jared is joined by Andres of AndresPlays. They discuss video game reviewing, content creation, and the two games for this Get Rec'd: Halo 2 & Final Fantasy XVI! Find Andres and his content here!: https://linktr.ee/andresplays93 Find all of our socials as well as our discord server here!: https://linktr.ee/PlayAlongPodcast Episodes of this podcast go up every Tuesday at 9 am PST Int...
Nov 11, 2025•2 hr 26 min
