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The GAP Podcast

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The GAP Podcast, or Generic Acronym Podcast Podcast, is a podcast featuring Luke Lawrie and Joab Gilroy (plus whoever they can con onto the show) where they talk about the games they’ve been playing. This thing is 600+ episodes long and it’s all one giant long arc. With every ep being between 60 to 250 minutes long there’s no way you’d ever catch up. There’s no real point in trying.
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Episodes

The GAP Episode 680 – Don’t Talk to Me

On this episode of The GAP Luke Lawrie and Joab Gilroy talk about how Joab loves talking, but he hates it in video games. The games they've been playing this week include GTTOD: Get to the Orange Door, Cyberpunk 2077, Party Animals, Sonic Superstars, Star Survivor, Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles, and more. Over in the news Glen Schofield has left Striking Distance after releasing The Callisto Protocol, more Star Wars Jedi games are on the way, and Valve launches SteamVR 2 into beta. This episode goes...

Sep 30, 20231 hr 49 minEp. 680

The GAP Episode 679 – Space Farmer Wants A Pig

On this episode of The GAP Luke Lawrie and Joab Gilroy talk about their seasonal allergy updates. The games they've been playing this week include Cyberpunk 2077, Payday 3, Mortal Kombat 1, Starfield, Party Animals, Crop Rotation, and more. Over in the news Unity has shat the bed continuously since last week, Microsoft has had a massive Xbox leak, and the PlayStation showcase for September has some games worth looking at. This episode goes for 2 hours and 30 minutes, it also contains coarse lang...

Sep 22, 20232 hr 29 minEp. 679

The GAP Episode 678 – The Space Farmer

On this episode of The GAP Luke Lawrie and Joab Gilroy talk about a few launch events they went to during the week. The games they've been playing this week include Mortal Kombat 1, NBA 2K24, Starfield, Assassin's Creed Mirage, Void Stranger, Moving Out 2, and more. Over in the news Unity has shat the bed, E3 keeps trying to resurrect itself, and Embracer Group might be looking to sell Gearbox Software. This episode goes for 2 hours and 50 minutes, it also contains coarse language. Timestamps – ...

Sep 15, 20232 hr 49 minEp. 678

The GAP Episode 677 – Spring Into The Stars

On this episode of The GAP Luke Lawrie and Joab Gilroy talk about sneezing and SPAAACCCCCE. The only game they've been playing this week is Starfield. Over in the news Volition is shutdown by Embracer, Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 has a new developer, Mimimi Games is shutting down, and Nintendo won't be announcing who the new Mario voice actor is. This episode goes for 2 hours and 10 minutes, it also contains coarse language. Timestamps – 00:00:00 – Start 00:07:16 – Starfield 01:48:44 ...

Sep 08, 20232 hr 8 minEp. 677

The GAP Episode 676 – Armored Bore

On this episode of The GAP Luke Lawrie and Joab Gilroy talk about the FIBA rules and goaltending. The games they've been playing this week include Armored Core 6, The Plucky Squire, Dead by Daylight, Jumplight Odyssey, Baldur's Gate 3, Control, Tales and Tactics, Hadean Tactics, Arrow a Row and more. Over in the news one of Rockstar Game's veteran writers leaves the company, AMD talks about their latest version of FSR, a Starfield leaker is in big trouble, and Baldur's Gate 3 is coming to Xbox t...

Sep 01, 20232 hr 25 minEp. 676

The GAP Episode 675 – The Banished Returns

On this episode of The GAP Luke Lawrie and Joab Gilroy talk about Luke being banished to the dark void for some unknown reason they can't remember, but has now returned. The games they've been playing this week include Immortals of Aveum, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, EA Sports FC 24, HoloCure, Vampire Survivors, Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, and more. Over in the news they take a look at some of the announcements from GamesCom, Charles Martinet is stepping back as the voice of Mario, and ...

Aug 25, 20232 hr 13 minEp. 675

The GAP Episode 674 - The Reign of Joab

On this episode of The GAP, Luke has been uslurped! Joab reigns supreme, and to fill the void left by Luke's absence he has recruited two fantastic alternatives! Game critics and raconteurs Nathan Lawrence and Andreas Klebo-Espe join the show to talk about how Joab's intros are terrible. The three of them also talk about Quake 2 Remastered, Desynced, Turbo Overkill, Tales and Tactics, PlayerUnknown's PUBG Battlegrounds and the big game of the week, Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew, which both Kleb...

Aug 18, 20232 hr 21 minEp. 674

The GAP Episode 673 – Hot Pies Up The Tillies

On this episode of The GAP Luke Lawrie and Joab Gilroy talk about the World Cup and how useless the VAR is in certain situations. The games they've been playing this week include Baldur's Gate 3, Lords of the Fallen, Payday 3, Disfigure, Battlebit, Turbo Overkill, and more. Over in the news Red Dead Redemption is coming to PlayStation 4 and the Switch, and Hideo Kojima is rambling about strands again. This episode goes for 2 hours, it also contains coarse language. Timestamps – 00:00:00 – Start ...

Aug 11, 20232 hr 20 minEp. 673

The GAP Episode 672 – The Shave

On this episode of The GAP Luke Lawrie and Joab Gilroy talk about Joab being attacked by a shaver. The games they've been playing this week include Remnant 2, Payday 3, Disfigure, Luck Be a Landlord, and more. They also discuss the Twisted Metal TV show. Over in the news the Alien is coming to Dead by Daylight, and Nintendo might be aiming for a new console next year. This episode goes for 2 hours, it also contains coarse language. Timestamps – 00:00:00 – Start 00:11:28 – Twisted Metal 00:17:52 ...

Aug 04, 20231 hr 56 minEp. 672

The GAP Episode 671 – Joabenheimer

On this episode of The GAP Luke Lawrie and Joab Gilroy talk about Barbenheimer. The games they've been playing this week include Remnant 2, Viewfinder, Marvel's Midnight Suns, Luck be a Landlord, Diablo 4, and more. Over in the news the Immortals Fenyx Rising sequel appears to have been canceled, Mortal Kombat 1 is getting a bunch of guest characters, Insomniac Games is working on a third game, and Valve might be showing something at GamesCom. This episode goes for 2 hours and 10 minutes, it als...

Jul 28, 20232 hr 3 minEp. 671

The GAP Episode 670 – Can Already Taste The Ice Cream

On this episode of The GAP Luke Lawrie and Joab Gilroy talk about ice cream and sexy games. The games they've been playing this week include The Crew Motorfest, Marvel's Midnight Suns, PUBG, McPixel 3, Cats Hidden in Paris, and more. Over in the news the US courts deny the FTC's appeal in Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition, PlayStation and Xbox sign a deal for Call of Duty, Major Nelson is leaving Xbox after 20 years, Cyberpunk 2077 is finally rated very position on Steam, Macabre is go...

Jul 21, 20232 hr 12 minEp. 670

The GAP Episode 669 – Better Than Nice

On this episode of The GAP Luke Lawrie and Joab Gilroy talk about ice cream and sexy games. The games they've been playing this week include Poly Bridge 3, Turbo Overkill, BattleBit Remastered, TFC: The Fertile Crescent, Halls of Torment, Magic Research, and more. Over in the news Microsoft wins its court case against the FTC, Diablo 4 season 1 launches next week, Need for Speed Most Wanted might be getting a remake, EA is developing a Blank Panther game, and Baldur's Gate 3 is wild for it. This...

Jul 15, 20231 hr 55 minEp. 669

The GAP Episode 668 – Tommy C

On this episode of The GAP Luke Lawrie and Joab Gilroy talk about getting one of their biggest guests ever on the show.* The games they've been playing this week include Turbo Overkill, Dave the Diver, BattleBit Remastered, Diablo 4, Brotato, Slay the Spire, and more. Over in the news The Cycle: Frontier is shutting down after a year, The Lord of the Rings: Gollum sequel has been canned, a Diablo 4 ad in Melbourne is making people upset, and the last ultra-rare items have been found in Diablo 4....

Jul 07, 20232 hr 9 minEp. 668

The GAP Episode 667 – Indiana Joaby And The Sinus Of Destiny

On this episode of The GAP Luke Lawrie and Joab Gilroy talk about crowd-sourcing help. The games they've been playing this week include Final Fantasy 16, Dave the Diver, Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 - Turbocharged, Ride 5, Brotato, Balatro, Yomi 2, Diablo 4, Trepang 2, Amnesia: The Bunker, and more. Over in the news Starfield is teaming up with AMD, CD Projekt is bananas, and the Microsoft Vs FTC case continues. This episode goes for 2 hours and 35 minutes, it also contains coarse language. Timestamps...

Jun 30, 20232 hr 36 minEp. 667

The GAP Episode 666 – The Mouse

On this episode of The GAP Luke Lawrie and Joab Gilroy talk about Diablo taking mouse casualties. The games they've been playing this week include Aliens: Dark Descent, BattleBit Remastered, Lego 2K Drive, GTA Online, Rogue Command, Survivor Mercs, Balatro, Stunt Derby, Avoid Hope, Vampire Hunters, Battle Shapers, Wizard with a Gun, and more. Over in the news Kojima wants to make a silly game, EA restructures its company, and Kick poaches Twitch's biggest streamers. This episode goes for 2 hours...

Jun 23, 20232 hr 44 minEp. 666

The GAP Episode 665 – The Frog Goblins

On this episode of The GAP Luke Lawrie and Joab Gilroy talk about allocated seating in the cinema. The games they've been playing this week include Diablo IV, Final Fantasy XVI, Amnesia: The Bunker, Lies of P, Gran Turismo 7, Soulstone Survivors, and more. Over in the news they wrap up everything from Summer Game Fest, and the FTC seeks a temporary block on Microsoft acquiring Activision Blizzard. This episode goes for 2 hours and 45 minutes, it also contains coarse language. Timestamps – 00:00:...

Jun 16, 20232 hr 45 minEp. 665

The GAP Episode 664 – Six Six Six

On this episode of The GAP Luke Lawrie and Joab Gilroy talk about the Diablo 4 launch event in Sydney. The games they've been playing this week include Diablo IV, Dawncaster, and more. They also talk about the Double Fine PsychOdyssey documentary. Over in the news Summer Game Fest is here and they speculate what might be seen. This episode goes for 1 hour and 45 minutes, it also contains coarse language. Timestamps – 00:00:00 – Start 00:03:33 – Diablo 4 Launch 00:17:53 – Double Fine PsychOdyssey...

Jun 09, 20231 hr 43 minEp. 664

The GAP Episode 663 – The Unban

On this episode of The GAP Luke Lawrie and Joab Gilroy talk about PUBG, and Joab finally being unbanned for swearing at small children - we assume. The games they've been playing this week include Diablo IV, Street Fighter 6, Last Train Outta' Wormtown, and more. Over in the news Blizzard announces a challenging Diablo IV competition, and Naughty Dog talks about their The Last of Us multiplayer game. This episode goes for 2 hours, it also contains coarse language. Timestamps – 00:00:00 – Start 0...

Jun 02, 20231 hr 59 minEp. 663

The GAP Episode 662 – The Evidence Board

On this episode of The GAP Luke Lawrie and Joab Gilroy talk about PlayStation's big showcase. The games they've been playing this week include Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, Starship Troopers: Extermination, Mechabellum, Hell Let Loose, and more. They also talk about Street Fighter 6 and getting a run through of it by the game director. Over in the news Mortal Kombat 1 is officially announced, and PlayStation reveal a bunch of new things in their showcase. This episode goes for 2 hours and 20 minute...

May 26, 20232 hr 20 minEp. 662

The GAP Episode 661 – The Ban Hammer

On this episode of The GAP Luke Lawrie and Joab Gilroy talk about Joab being banned in PUBG. The games they've been playing this week include The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and that is it. Over in the news Overwatch 2 changes course yet again, the European Commission clears the Xbox and Activision merger, the ASUS Rog Ally is launching in June, and a new Mortal Kombat is being revealed this week. This episode goes for 1 hour and 56 minutes, it also contains coarse language. Timestamp...

May 19, 20231 hr 55 minEp. 661

The GAP Episode 660 – Beers of the Kingdom

On this episode of The GAP Luke Lawrie and Joab Gilroy talk about that new Zelda game finally coming out. The games they've been playing this week include The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Ripout, Block Blast Adventure Master, and more. Over in the news the Phil Spencer talks about Redfall, The Dota 2 International is returning to Seattle, Nintendo is giving everyone a DCMA, and PUBG has a new update on the way. This episode goes for 2 hours and 16 minutes, it ...

May 12, 20232 hr 19 minEp. 660

The GAP Episode 659 – The Stake Out

On this episode of The GAP Luke Lawrie and Joab Gilroy talk about games that keep launching broken on PC. The games they've been playing this week include Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Redfall, Block Blast Adventure Master, and more. Over in the news the UK competition regulator blocks the Xbox Activision merger, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom leaks, and the PS5 has a big sales quarter. This episode goes for 2 hours and 16 minutes, it also contains coarse language. Timestamps – 00:00:00 –...

May 05, 20232 hr 15 minEp. 659

The GAP Episode 658 – The Short Week

On this episode of The GAP Luke Lawrie and Joab Gilroy talk about one of the oldest Australian games, Two-up. The games they've been playing this week include Dead Island 2, The Mageseeker, SCP: Secret Laboratory, Zero Latency VR, Puyo Puyo Tetris 2, and more. Over in the news Dota 2 gets a big update, Xbox sales are down, Alan Wake 2 is still on track for this year, and some breaking news comes through about the Activision Blizzard and Xbox merger going south. This episode goes for 1 hour and 4...

Apr 28, 20231 hr 47 minEp. 658

The GAP Episode 657 – The Big Burrito

On this episode of The GAP Luke Lawrie and Joab Gilroy talk about making burritos. The games they've been playing this week include Dead Island 2, XDefiant, The Mageseeker, KartRider Drift, Hell Let Loose, and more. Over in the news Joseph Staten joins Netflix to work on a triple-A game, Sega Buys Rovio, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is officially delayed, and Diablo 4 goes gold. This episode goes for 2 hours and 20 minutes, it also contains coarse language. Timestamps – 00:00:00 – Star...

Apr 21, 20232 hr 18 minEp. 657

The GAP Episode 656 – The Scissor King

On this episode of The GAP Luke Lawrie and Joab Gilroy talk about how playing Alex Kidd finally paid off. The games they've been playing this week include TRON: Identity, Everspace 2, Dredge, EA Sports PGA Tour, and more. Over in the news leaks about Xbox's showcase have started, more details about the PlayStation handheld device come out, Ark 2 is up to some shenanigans, American McGee says he's leaving the industry, and Diablo 4 details its post-launch content. This episode goes for 1 hour and...

Apr 14, 20231 hr 47 minEp. 656

The GAP Episode 655 – The Double Danny Down

On this episode of The GAP Luke Lawrie and Joab Gilroy talk about tabletop movies destroying video game movies. The games they've been playing this week include Everspace 2, Crime Boss: Rockay City, Resident Evil 4, EA Sports PGA Tour, The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog, Poostall Royale, Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon, and more. Over in the news E3 is dead - for real this time, PlayStation might be working on another handheld device, the Australian government is cracking down on loot boxes, and...

Apr 07, 20232 hr 19 minEp. 655

The GAP Episode 654 – The Jeepers and Creepers

On this episode of The GAP Luke Lawrie and Joab Gilroy talk about the horror series Jeepers Creepers. The games they've been playing this week include Terra Nil, Diablo IV, Resident Evil 4, PUBG, Death Roads Tournament, and more. Over in the news E3 is dead, Satisfactory is moving over to Unreal Engine 5, Xbox kills the $1 Game Pass, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is getting a Nintendo Switch model. This episode goes for 2 hours and 10 minutes, it also contains coarse language. Ti...

Mar 31, 20232 hr 8 minEp. 654

The GAP Episode 653 – The Joab’s Gambit

On this episode of The GAP Luke Lawrie and Joab Gilroy talk about John Wick Chapter 4. The games they've been playing this week include Redfall, Diablo IV, Dredge, The Finals, 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel, and more. Over in the news Lance Reddick has passed away at the age of 60, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 might have an unofficial release date, Counter-Strike 2 has been announced by Valve, and Jake Solomon has started a new studio. This episode goes for 2 hours and 30 minutes, it also contain...

Mar 24, 20232 hr 27 minEp. 653

The GAP Episode 652 – Hey, It’s That Dog

On this episode of The GAP Luke Lawrie and Joab Gilroy talk don't talk about much because the things they've been playing they can't talk about yet. The games they've been playing this week include Resident Evil 4 Remake, Company of Heroes 3, and more. Over in the news Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has reportedly been delayed, and the System Shock remake has a release date. This episode goes for 1 hour, it also contains coarse language. Timestamps – 00:00:00 – Start 00:01:40 – The Last ...

Mar 17, 20231 hr 1 minEp. 653

The GAP Episode 651 – The Wicked Wings

On this episode of The GAP Luke Lawrie and Joab Gilroy talk about two things they know a lot about, Game Pass and KFC. The games they've been playing this week include Company of Heroes 3, Dead Cells Castlevania, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, Fatal Frame/Project Zero Mask of the Lunar Eclipse, Gunfire Reborn, and more. Over in the news Counter-Strike 2 looks to be just around the corner, Cities Skylines 2 is announced for this year, The Finals has a new set of previews, and Starfield is delayed once ...

Mar 09, 20231 hr 39 minEp. 652
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