Explore every episode of the podcast Just Good Game Show
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Tailford's Just Good Game Show!! || Episode 0 | 26 Jul 2025 | 01:15:33 | |
Greetings one and all!! I'm Scott Tailford, former Head of Gaming at WhatCulture, and this is my new solo venture. The JGGS will be a mix of community discussions, breaking news, the most fun rumours and leaks, gaming trivia and even a tip or trick for whatever popular game is doing the rounds that week. This is episode 0, very much a proof of concept for what's to come, so hopefully you enjoy! Head over to www.patreon.com/tailford for more! Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here. (Intro: Midnight Hellfire, Outro: Pool Flamingo). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| A Month Of Ninjas | 09 Aug 2025 | 01:48:29 | |
WE'RE FINALLY HERE!!! Episode 1 of the JGGS comprises your questions from Discord, all the topics from episode 0 like the week's overlooked games, essential deals, breaking news, plus member shout-outs and more. Exclusive RSS feeds are available on Patreon if you'd like early access (patreon.com/tailford) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Next Era Of Gaming Is Almost Here | 16 Aug 2025 | 01:27:09 | |
Community talking points, weekly game spotlights, overlooked gems, awesome deals and more - Just Good Game Show episode 2 is here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Geoff Keighley Has Become Too Powerful | 23 Aug 2025 | 02:24:05 | |
Our first live podcast!! Huge thank you to everyone who took part across the first two hours of this for the community section of the show, then we have other breaking news, weekly deals and everything else! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| THE MOST FEELGOOD GAMING NEWS OF 2025 | 30 Aug 2025 | 01:30:35 | |
Atari with yet ANOTHER win for gaming history. Scott tackles a bunch of news items, this week's overlooked games, a Mafia: The Old Country tip and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Future Of Cinema Is Video Games | 06 Sep 2025 | 01:42:31 | |
From Call of Duty movies to celebrating Alpha Protocol(??!), episode 5 of the JGGS is here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Is Mafia: The Old Country A Huge Disappointment?? (SPOILERS) | 07 Sep 2025 | 00:20:48 | |
Audio taken from the video version of this topic, available on the Scott Tailford Youtube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| When Everyone Had Goatees | 13 Sep 2025 | 01:13:52 | |
Scott reminisces on gaming's attitude era, sings about Star Wars Outlaws and tries to remain optimistic about the latest Marathon leaks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Arcade Racing Fans REJOICE! | 20 Sep 2025 | 01:17:59 | |
Scott delves into all the breaking news around Wreckreation, the overhauled Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake, Wolfenstein 3 and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Recording A Podcast While Your Baby Sleeps | 27 Sep 2025 | 01:37:26 | |
Scott celebrates everything from Robert Pattinson in Hideo Kojima's latest game (probably), to the next Mafia game leaking WAY early. Also, keep your voice down, Little Man is sleeping... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Drowning In Video Games | 04 Oct 2025 | 01:54:28 | |
A CHONKEH episode thanks to awesome community questions, some prototypical last-minute news and a Big Gush over Sonic Racing: Crossworlds! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| A Corner Of NICE In A Room On Fire | 11 Oct 2025 | 01:43:44 | |
In what has been the worst week for Xbox since their DRM walk-back 12 years ago, Scott answers community questions, praises the hell out of Ghost of Yotei (like three times tbh), shouts out some PHENOMENAL overlooked gems, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Kaleidoscopic Llama Shooter | 18 Oct 2025 | 01:34:29 | |
As colder mornings settle in and PS6 release dates appear from nowhere, we celebrate everything from Suda51 to TRON, the return of Sly Cooper and how Silent Hill f is one of 2025's most visceral games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Local Man Despises PS Portal | 25 Oct 2025 | 01:40:29 | |
A slightly ramshackle recording on my part, with the podcast consisting of three separate recording sessions, but it's a fantastic week for both games and gaming news! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| A Laid-Back Wood-Whittling Ian McKellan | 01 Nov 2025 | 01:33:23 | |
What does Crash Bandicoot on Netflix, a stoned Ian McKellan and marriage proposals have in common? The Just Good Game Show! (Also apologies for Bung Voice during this - I refused to accept not being able to record for more days with this daft bonus cold I've acquired!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Modern Gaming Is Fantastic, Actually | 08 Nov 2025 | 01:39:02 | |
Another bumper week of awesome stories and leaks, ranging from Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled's sequel to Saints Row '77, to me FREAKING OUT over Def Jam: Fight For New York in the overlooked section. Apologies for certain parts of the audio being a bit blown out - I must've knocked something during recording, then didn't realise until I came to render at the end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| It's Rosalina's World, We Just Live In It | 15 Nov 2025 | 01:47:11 | |
The nights are cutting in and the podcasts are getting longer! It's cosy season around these parts as I react to the Mario Galaxy Movie trailer, talk mental health and finding calm in the day, before recommending a handful of overlooked gems like Evil West. Also... #bigcoatmoment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 70% Of People Are Doing It Right | 22 Nov 2025 | 01:52:05 | |
As snow batters my window and multiple heaters are on, it's episode 16 of the Just Good Game Show!! I talk God of War sequels, single player game supremacy, Fallout: New Vegas and MUCH more! Cheers everyone, and if you're yet to vote in the JGGAs, please do so here: https://forms.gle/6PGE5zBbak2XxrYd8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| PlayStation 2 Launch Stories | 29 Nov 2025 | 01:43:09 | |
Being asked about Christmas PS2 stories took me BACK. New Tomb Raider details, Cyberpunk 2 on the horizon, the best Metal Gear Solid music and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Brainslop Generation | 06 Dec 2025 | 01:57:16 | |
The podcasts are getting longer and the vibes are getting cosier! Sip a mulled wine and enjoy the latest JGGS, complete with Hideo Kojima's Thoughts on Life, the return of Splinter Cell, which categories the VGAs are missing, and MUCH more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| One Sick Individual | 13 Dec 2025 | 02:03:30 | |
The VGAs will be out by the time you listen to this, so I couldn't resist talking about some of the leaks, as well as fighting off all manner of Nose Bung to deliver the rest of the show. We have a ton to celebrate, so please enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Telekinetic Arcade Racer | 20 Dec 2025 | 01:25:10 | |
As yet another season bug takes hold for the second half of the show, we still have a ton of announcements to celebrate, alongside your questions! A huge thank you for supporting the JGGS for 20 episodes now, and please look forward to the Just Good Game Awards, coming in two halves across the next two weeks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Just Good Game Awards 2025 Are HERE!! | 27 Dec 2025 | 01:15:45 | |
The best gameplay, character, soundtrack & more! Alongside the community's best games and topics are a bunch of my own custom awards for 2025. Merry Christmas everyone! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Reviewing 2025: Switch 2 Launch, GTA 6 Trailer 2, Xbox Falls Off & More! | 03 Jan 2026 | 00:58:32 | |
Time for one last show before 2026 kicks in proper, featuring a look back at some of the biggest stories of the year, plus a few predictions and a rundown of my honourable mentions for 2025 too. Hope you're all doing well, thank you so much for everything, and all the best for 2026!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Top 5 Video Game Protagonists | 10 Jan 2026 | 01:45:30 | |
A mega ultra deluxe turbo edition of the JGGS to kick off the new year, and the new way I'm recording everything! SO much to talk about across the regular sections, with some really awesome questions at the beginning! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Recording A Podcast Vs. Toddler Chickenpox | 20 Jan 2026 | 02:06:33 | |
FINALLY we have episode 22!! Apologies for being so late - my schedule was thrown aside by a small, very agitated toddler, then I left the free feed version of this in drafts like a Buffoon. Also a huge thanks to everyone who sent in their questions - I love doing increasingly longer pods, and I welcome as many talking points as possible! Patreon.com/Tailford if you'd ever like the earlier version on a Wednesday :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Which Video Games Are Essential Culture? | 24 Jan 2026 | 01:51:40 | |
In a month of recovery, we have a TON to discuss and celebrate!! The stealth boss fight that is leaving a sleeping toddler's room, SINGING about Cel Damage on PS2, talking Marathon's success and a ton more, plus your questions. Thanks to everyone for listening and taking part as always! Patreon.com/Tailford Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Physical Game Empire | 31 Jan 2026 | 01:49:28 | |
January is OVER!! Let's celebrate with your community questions, Star Wars Jedi 3 rumours and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Midnight Launches, Star Wars & Xalavier Nelson Jr.! | 07 Feb 2026 | 02:09:57 | |
A genuine honour to interview one of my favourite indie developers, Xalavier Nelson Jr., head of Strange Scaffold, creator of El Paso, Elsewhere and I Am Your Beast, alongside rounding up the week's news, overlooked gems and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Vice City With Grandma | 14 Feb 2026 | 01:51:56 | |
February continues to bring it on the game front, with everything from Cairn to Pragmata, multiple Yakuza games to Mindseye discussed on the pod, plus a Game Spotlight on Romeo is a Deadman. Enjoy!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Most Innovative Shooter I've Played In Years | 21 Feb 2026 | 02:09:55 | |
A sumptuous BEVY of games and stories to cover, plus all your questions and recommendations for the week! Also I hit 10k subscribers on the Youtube channel between this and last week, which feels rather insane, but endless thanks to every last one of you for joining me for over half a year now. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Choosing To Be Optimistic | 28 Feb 2026 | 01:52:25 | |
WHAT A WEEK!!! Resident Evil 9 is almost upon us, Asha Sharma's Xbox era has begun, I've finished Cairn, and Romeo is a Dead Man continues to be 2026's coolest game. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Golden Age Of Video Games | 07 Mar 2026 | 01:59:06 | |
A BURSTING community question section this week, alongside God of War and Fallout news, recommendations for Sheep, Dog & Wolf, and a LOT of love for Capcom and Resident Evil. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Donald Glover's Woolly World | 14 Mar 2026 | 02:09:05 | |
Really enjoyed this week's show!! An awesome mix of community questions and recommendations, one of my all-time favourites is on sale, and... wait, Yoshi is voiced by WHO?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Bowser Jr. Has 10 Points Of Articulation | 21 Mar 2026 | 01:36:49 | |
It might be Crimson Desert week but we're talking Super Mario Galaxy movie merch, tales from dealing with Bad Management, Binary "Big Bo" Domain and MUCH more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Story Vs. Gameplay | 28 Mar 2026 | 02:00:27 | |
Crimson Desert's insane success despite a terribly handled intro proves we all value great gameplay no matter what (even if it IS cobbled together from every successful title of the last decade). -- Patreon.com/Tailford Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Video Game: The Video Game (Feat. Ash Millman!) | 11 Apr 2026 | 02:04:14 | |
A MONSTER episode this week, filled with breaking news around Star Fox's next game, Uncharted 5 teases and a ton more, plus a big ol' blather with Ash "Horror Aficionado" Millman. Cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| HBO's Hotline Miami TV Show | 04 Apr 2026 | 01:38:29 | |
Yes, The Last of Us 3 has been officially teased by Neil Druckmann, but *we have the Mario Galaxy movie to talk about*, thank you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| From Master System To PlayStation 5 | 18 Apr 2026 | 01:55:15 | |
Featuring a cameo from Little Man himself, this week is rammed full of chocolately gaming goodness! We've got all your questions, updates on Naughty Dog's next game(s), the Bloodborne movie, overlooked gems like Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven, a Spotlight on Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered and more. Enjoy!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Halo 3's E3 Reveal | 25 Apr 2026 | 02:14:26 | |
These podcasts are getting longer! :D Thanks so much for the continued support, and for another batch of awesome community questions. We've got those, a ton of Pragmata love, Tifa in Street Fighter(??), James Bond: Everything or Nothing, and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The $4 Billion Experiment | 02 May 2026 | 02:00:39 | |
A noir mouse detective boomer shooter, Xbox's past and future, a toddler playing Jak & Daxter and... a Metroid movie?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Vampire Crawlers Is The Good Kush | 09 May 2026 | 02:22:58 | |
A MAMMOTH show this week, comprising a new triple-A Lord of the Rings game, the perfect snack-and-game combos, Vampire Crawlers being in me, a ton of your community questions and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Realistic Dehydrated Spongebob Mario | 16 May 2026 | 01:45:34 | |
Talkin' Star Fox's new art style, Far Cry 7's roguelike leaks, Katsuhiro Harada's new studio, Robocop being on sale and MUUUCH more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Celebrating 40 Episodes Of The JGGS! | 23 May 2026 | 02:07:31 | |
Where have the last 10 months gone??? Please join me in celebrating how far we've collectively come, as I can never thank all of you enough, but I'll try with a bumper selection of questions, some stellar overlooked gems and a handful of rather large breaking news stories! Thanks again!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Mina The Hollower Review | 29 May 2026 | 00:23:45 | |
An audio-rip of my Youtube review for Mina the Hollower. Huge thanks to Yacht Club for supplying a pre-launch code. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Blowing All Night Along | 30 May 2026 | 02:23:19 | |
The Witcher 3's new DLC sounds incredible, Onimusha is on sale, Nintendo are rejecting AI, plus a TON more!! www.patreon.com/Tailford Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Debra Ann WIN | 06 Jun 2026 | 02:16:00 | |
Let's recap and celebrate that insane State of Play, talk MDK on the PS1, which game genre best represents parenting and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Jess McDonell's E3 Stories & The Reality Of Gaming Journalism | 13 Jun 2026 | 02:48:50 | |
A HUGE episode this week, comprising a lush chat with ex-Gamespot news host and current voice of the Do It On The Day podcast, Jess McDonell, a wrap-up of Nintendo's divisive Direct, some awesome news stories, MORE Jess on the game spotlight (Gamespot... light??), and tons more!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Every Layoff, Everywhere, All At Once | 20 Jun 2026 | 02:18:08 | |
Xbox's (most recent) apocalypse, I played Control Resonant at PlayStation's London HQ (plus an interview with the game's Art Director), the best shred guitarists and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||