The MoeGamer Podcast

The MoeGamer Podcast is a semi-regular show hosted by Pete Davison, accompanied by regular guests including artist Chris Caskie of MrGilderPixels, and streamer Joe “Erichannel” Sigadel.

Episodes are published as videos (with accompanying visuals!) on YouTube and in audio-only format on Soundcloud. You can also subscribe to the audio version via RSS or find it on iTunes.

You can now also subscribe and listen to the audio version via Spotify, too!


Video playlist


Audio playlist


All Episodes (most recent first)

The MoeGamer Podcast: Let’s talk about E3, Evercade, Steam Next Fest and More! - The MoeGamer Podcast is back with a brand new look and a brand new style. Let's chat about games!
The MoeGamer Podcast: Episode 48 – A Certain Roguish Charm - Pete and Chris discuss the wide and wonderful world of action roguelikes, whether they're first-person, top-down, side-on or... whatever other perspectives you can think of. Plus the usual news and "what we've been playing" talk.
The MoeGamer Podcast: Episode 47 – STAGE 1 START! - Pete and Chris reconvene after a long break to record an even longer podcast on the subject of "first level themes".
The MoeGamer Podcast: Episode 46 – A Brave New Year - Pete and Chris ring in the new year with a discussion of the games they're looking forward to playing in 2021. Plus all the usual news and "what we've been playing" talk.
The MoeGamer Podcast: Episode 45 – One Hell of a Year - Chris and Pete wrap up the memorable year that was 2020 with a look back on some of the best gaming experiences they've each had. Plus the usual news and "what we've been playing" talk.
The MoeGamer Podcast: Episode 44 – Happy Birthday PlayStation 2 - Pete and Chris reconvene to realise that they're both old men, and the PlayStation 2 is 20 years old. That seems like as good a time as any to celebrate Sony's greatest console.
The MoeGamer Podcast: Episode 43 – Brake for the Snake - Pete and Chris chat about 3D arcade racers from over the years, including how the genre has evolved and split off in several different directions. Plus all the usual news and "what we've been playing" talk.
The MoeGamer Podcast: Episode 42 – The Never-Ending Arcade - Pete and Chris explore the launch lineup for the Evercade retro gaming platform from Blaze, and pick out some favourites from these first ten cartridges.
The MoeGamer Podcast: Episode 41 – Inti Creates, We Play - Pete and Chris explore the history and work of Inti Creates, from Mega Man Zero on to their more recent titles. Plus all the usual news and "what we've been playing" talk.
The MoeGamer Podcast: Episode 40 – The Not-E3 2020 Podcast - Pete and Chris are joined by streamer Joe "Erichannel" Sigadel for a discussion of "not-E3" seasonal news, after the legendary gaming expo was cancelled for the first time in 26 years.
The MoeGamer Podcast: Episode 39 – Gentlemen, Start Your PC Engines - Chris takes Pete on a grand tour of the world of wonders that is the PC Engine's library of games. Plus the usual news and "what we've been playing" talk.
The MoeGamer Podcast: Episode 38 – ATTACK MAGIC ITEM BURST - Pete finds time between his wife's noisy house renovations to record a podcast with Chris about some favourite battle systems from over the years. Plus all the usual news and "what we've been playing" talk.
The MoeGamer Podcast: Episode 37 – The Art of the Remake - Pete and Chris discuss the fine art of the remake -- including, but not limited to, how Square approached Final Fantasy VII Remake. (Spoiler-free discussions, don't worry!) Plus all the usual news and "what we've been playing" talk.
The MoeGamer Podcast: Episode 36 – Psikyo’s Shooting Stars - Pete and Chris explore the two Psikyo Shooting Stars collections for Nintendo Switch. Plus all the usual news and "what we've been playing" discussion.
The MoeGamer Podcast, Episode 35: New Age of Beatdowns - Pete and Chris continue their discussion of beat 'em ups by looking at the Dreamcast's transitional period, and the increasing focus on games specifically designed for the home. Plus the usual news and "what we've been playing" segments.
Bonus Listening: OCP Multitap Podcast – Gun Gun Pixies - Pete guests on the One Controller Port podcast to talk about Gun Gun Pixies.
The MoeGamer Podcast: Episode 34 – Acid Bass, Smack Around the Face - Pete and Chris kick off a new year of podcasts with a catch-up session on the gaming news of early 2020, conversation about their recent gaming life and an in-depth discussion regarding the golden age of the beat 'em up.
The MoeGamer Podcast: Episode 33 – The End of the Year Show - Pete and Chris round off 2019 -- yes, 2019 -- with a discussion of what they're looking forward to playing in the coming year. Plus the usual news and "what we've been playing" talk.
The MoeGamer Podcast: Episode 32 – Catch Me If You Can - Pete and Chris reconvene after a short break to discuss the wonder and joy of monster-catching games. Plus the usual news and "what we've been playing" talk.
The MoeGamer Podcast: Episode 31 – Everything Old is New Again - Pete and Chris get together to explore the world of "homage" games -- games which go beyond a simple pixel art and chiptune aesthetic to demonstrate a true, deep understanding of their inspirations. Plus the usual news and "what we've been playing" talk.
The MoeGamer Podcast: Episode 30 – Midnight Magic - Pete and Chris join forces to explore the weird and wonderful world of video pinball. Plus the usual news and "what we've been playing" segments.
The MoeGamer Podcast: Episode 29 – The Happenings - Pete and Chris reconvene after a short break to catch up on all the gaming news that has been happening since the last Nintendo Direct and Tokyo Game Show 2019. Turns out there's quite a lot of it!
The MoeGamer Podcast: Episode 28 – Best of Bosses - Pete and Chris take some time to consider their favourite boss fights from over the years. Plus the usual news and "what we've been playing" talk.
The MoeGamer Podcast: Episode 27 – Death to the JRPG! - Pete and Chris get academic and attempt to pin down a better explanation of... that kind of game we all like that we don't want to call "JRPG" any more. Plus the usual news and "what we've been playing" segments.
The MoeGamer Podcast: Episode 26 – Vanishing Point - Pete takes some time to educate Chris in the wonder of horizon-chasing "vanishing point" racers from the '80s and '90s. Plus the usual news and "what we've been playing" talk.
The MoeGamer Podcast: Episode 25 – WTF Space Tarantulas - Pete and Chris discuss the SNK 40th Anniversary Collection, along with the usual news and "what we've been playing" talk.
The MoeGamer Podcast: Episode 24 – The Obligatory E3 Podcast - Pete, Chris and Joe get together to talk about all things E3 2019.
The MoeGamer Podcast: Episode 23 – Drop, Connect, Erase - Pete and Chris find some time to chat about their favourite puzzle games from over the years, plus the usual news and "what we've been playing" talk.
The MoeGamer Podcast: Episode 22 – A Crafted World - Pete and Chris chat about games with a distinctive aesthetic -- specifically those that have the feeling of being "hand-crafted", or a toy-like look about them. Plus the usual news and "what we've been playing" talk.
The MoeGamer Podcast: Episode 21 – Profound Carnage - Video games are violent! Pete and Chris decide to talk about that, including some discussion of the goriest games they've found particularly fun over the years. Plus the usual news and "what we've been playing" talk.
The MoeGamer Podcast: Episode 20 – He’s Not an Ant - Who isn't an ant? You'd better listen to this discussion of lesser-known 2D mascot platformers to find out! Plus the usual news and "what we've been playing" discussion.
The MoeGamer Podcast: Episode 19 – Best of Battling - Pete and Chris reconvene to talk about one of their favourite subjects: RPGs, and specifically their battle mechanics. Plus the usual news and "what we've been playing" segments.
The MoeGamer Podcast: Episode 18 – Beakf*cker Gets Horizontal - Beak what now? Pete and Chris shoot the breeze about some of their favourite horizontally scrolling shoot 'em ups over the years. Plus the usual news and "what we've been playing" talk.
The MoeGamer Podcast: Episode 17 – Death to Metroidvania! - "Death to Metroidvania!" say Pete and Chris, referring not to their desire to destroy a whole genre of games, but rather to encourage everyone to think a little harder about how they talk about them. Plus the usual news and "what we've been playing" segments.
The MoeGamer Podcast: Episode 16 – Welcome to 2019! - Pete and Chris see in 2019 in style with a discussion of their most anticipated games of the coming year. Plus the usual news and "what we've been playing" discussion.
The MoeGamer Podcast: Episode X (Starring Woody) - Pete uncovers a mysterious, lost episode of The MoeGamer Podcast featuring his old friend Woody, apparently recorded on beat-up old cassette and absolutely nothing to do with technical difficulties.
The MoeGamer Podcast: Episode 15 – Mario and Sonic Got Nothing on These Guys - Pete and Chris talk 3D mascot platformers who aren't Sonic or Mario. Plus the usual news and "what we've been playing" chat.
The MoeGamer Podcast: Episode 14 – Point and Shoot - Pete and Chris reminisce about the lost art of pointing a plastic gun at your television. Plus the usual news and "what we've been playing" segments.
The MoeGamer Podcast: Episode 13 – Don, Don, Don, Don, Dodododododo KA - I got rhythm, I got music, I got a podcast for you to put in your ears. Pete and Chris talk music games. Plus the usual news and "what we've been playing" discussions.
The MoeGamer Podcast: Episode 12 – Halloween Horrors - Pete and Chris chat about spoopy skeletons and things that go bump in the night in our special horror-themed Halloween 2018 episode. Plus the usual news and "what we've been playing" talk.
The MoeGamer Podcast: Episode 11 – Shadow of Silent Probotectravania in Time. Also Asterix - Pete and Chris get together to chat about old-school Konami... and how this somewhat fallen-from-grace publisher might be learning from some of its mistakes. Plus the usual news and "what we've been playing" segments.
The MoeGamer Podcast: Episode 10 – Hype, Hype, Hooray! - Topic of the day for Pete and Chris is hype: can excessive hype put you off, can "negative hype" inspire you to check something out and how do games like Nier come to be regarded as classics after an originally mediocre reception? Plus the usual news and "what we've been playing" talk.
The MoeGamer Podcast: Episode 9 – Good Physical Morning - Pete and Chris appreciate a nice package. Let's talk about that.
The MoeGamer Podcast: Episode 8 – Sonic Sez - Sonic hasn't been good since the Mega Drive, right? Wrong. Let Pete and Chris educate you. Plus the usual news and "what we've been playing" segments.
The MoeGamer Podcast: Episode 7 – Touching is Good - Pete and Chris talk about the Nintendo DS and the host of great games that can be found on this diminutive platform. Plus the usual news and "what we've been playing" segments.
The MoeGamer Podcast: Episode 6 – Bring These Games Back! - It's a sad feeling when a favourite franchise appears to finally be over. Pete and Chris talk about some series they'd like to see come back. Plus the usual news and "what we've been playing" discussions.
The MoeGamer Podcast: Episode 5 – GRAPHICS!!! - Oh my God, Pete, it actually looks REAL.
The MoeGamer Podcast: Episode 4 – Servant to the Gacha - Joe "EriChannel" Sigadel joins Pete for a talk about modern mobile free-to-play "gacha" games and their enduring appeal.
The MoeGamer Podcast: Episode 3 – This Is the Game Preservation Society - The way modern gaming works with patches, DLC and online-dependent modes makes preserving these experiences quite challenging. Chris and Pete ponder what -- if anything -- we could do about that.
The MoeGamer Podcast: Episode 2 – No Sex Please, We’re Valve - Pete flies solo for a discussion of Steam's seemingly incoherent content policy, and how a disproportionate number of games with anime-style art seem to be getting hit with the ban hammer.
The MoeGamer Podcast: Episode 1 – The Goosebump Effect - What game soundtracks make the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end? Pete and Chris talk about the music that gives them the shivers. Plus the usual news and "what we've been playing" talk.
The MoeGamer Podcast: Pilot Episode – Sega, Sega, Sega - The MoeGamer Podcast kicks off with an enthusiastic discussion of Sega, plus recent happenings from around the gaming business and what Pete and Chris have been playing lately.

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