The Best Gaming Podcasts of 2026

The best gaming podcasts, ranked by global listener score. Whether you want the latest PlayStation and Xbox news, deep dives into game design, esports coverage, or indie game discoveries — this is the definitive list of the top gaming shows right now.

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100 gaming podcasts — under the radar, ranked by WP Score

Old World Fanatics

The Tabletop Takeaway: A Board Game Design Podcast

Ananda Guneratne, Charlie McCarron, Trevor Muller-Hegel

Rough Drafts - A Limited Magic Podcast

Spectre Approved

Grow Up, Runaway

Critical Arcade

The Apex: An Apex Legends Podcast

Table for Two

IGN Game & Entertainment News

IGN

Playing at the Hearth

Board Game Binge

Gravitycore's Nerd Pod

Arcane Amphitheatre

DnD Versus

Mini Indie Van: An Indie Games Podcast

VGBuzz

Generic Commander

All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions

ChatterNet: Daily Halo Game Radio

PS This is Awesome! A PlayStation Podcast

D&D Journey of the Fifth Edition

Does the dragon have pockets? A D&D Podcast

Trash Talk

Elden Dogs (An Elden Ring Podcast)

Agents of the Inquisition: A Warhammer 40K RPG

Spoil Me! One Piece

The Rolldown - A TFT Esports Podcast

Jack Hopkins

Lorebeards

Help From Future Self: A Conversational KeyForge Podcast

Sydnie, Devin, Liam and Blake!

Nerds Against Normality

RoguePod LiteCast

Nerve Check

Drop-In Drop-Out

Manabonded

Turret Monsters

The Halfbrick Show

ReddX Reddit Reads

Pod Return to the Waking Sands - A Final Fantasy XIV 14 Lore Companion Podcast

Natural Six

Rusty Quill Gaming Podcast

Rusty Quill

Side Scrollers

Tabletop Games Blog - board game reviews and discussions with a personal touch

Tabletop Games Blog

Collective Imagination

Ley Lines and Lore

The Eagle Podcast

WhatCulture Gaming

Skreeonk! A Godzilla Movie Marathon

Glitterjaw Queer Podcast Collective

Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk

EN Publishing

Destin Legarie Podcast | Save State Plus

Dices & Dexes

No Commentary Gaming

128KB Podcast

ThisWeekInGeek

Cowboy 4 Game Yu-Gi-Oh! Podcast

two & a half gamers

Se ta' jugando | Podcast

Crubcast

Chess with Mustreader

Off the Beaten Quest

Fractured Fables

Trivia Crush - Trivia Quizzes

The Third Faction The Good People in Gaming Podcast

Genreless

High Scores High Stakes

Middle-Aged Geeks

Star Wars Saga TTRPG "WE SHOT FIRST!" Dawn of Defiance Podcast

Brain Lords: Video Games of the Mind

The Teamup Play Show Podcast

Button Boys

From 8-Bit to 4K

Super Wall Jump

Unranked

The Medusa's Cascade

The NuKKle HeDD Network

Flashback 64 | A Nintendo 64 Podcast

The Everyday Board Games Podcast

Daniel & Daniel

Shelf Stable: A Board Game Podcast

Kenny Katayama & Tom Bowers

Expedition: Handheld

Beer and Pretzels Gaming

X3 Drop

Friends of Morty: A D&D Actual Play Podcast

The Game Professors

Tomes of the Chaos Bard: A Family Friendly, Fantasy, 5E Dungeons and Dragons Actual Play Podcast

TomesotheChaosBard

Rigged Game - Advantage Play, Blackjack, Card Counting, Slots, and Poker podcast

MW USA

Unqualified Gamers Podcast

Twenty Minute Tabletop

Vidjagame Apocalypse

Rollmageddon

Pass The Controller Podcast: A Video Game & Nerd Culture Show

Pass The Controller

The Spawn Chunks - A Minecraft Podcast

Gopher Workshop: A Warhammer 40K Tactics Podcast

The Glass Cannon Podcast

Rotgrind - Narrative Declaration

Terrible Gamers Podcast

World of Dark Ages Podcast

Table 1 Podcast

Game in Hand

RPG Major: Actual Play RPG Mystery & Improvised Musical Theater

Cartridge and Quest | A 90s Nostalgia Podcast

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How we rank Gaming podcasts

Every podcast on WhichPodcast is ranked using WP Score — our own proprietary algorithm that weighs audience reach, episode consistency, cross-platform presence, and listener engagement signals across Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Unlike single-platform metrics, WP Score reflects a show's true footprint across the entire podcast landscape. The gaming podcasts above are the highest-scoring shows in this genre right now, updated regularly as new data comes in.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best gaming podcasts in 2026?

The best gaming podcasts in 2026 range from weekly news roundups covering PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo to deep-dive shows on game design, esports, and indie development. WhichPodcast ranks them by global listener data so you always see the most-listened-to gaming shows first.

Are there gaming podcasts that cover esports?

Yes — several podcasts focus specifically on esports, covering tournaments, teams, and the business of competitive gaming. Use our AI search to find shows covering specific games like League of Legends, Valorant, or CS:GO.

What gaming podcasts are good for casual gamers?

Many of the top gaming podcasts are designed for casual players — they cover game recommendations, reviews, and news without requiring deep technical knowledge. Look for shows with 'weekly' or 'roundup' in the name for accessible, broad coverage.

Is there a podcast that covers Nintendo specifically?

Yes — there are several Nintendo-focused podcasts covering Switch games, Nintendo Direct announcements, and franchise deep-dives. Use our search bar and type 'Nintendo podcast' to find the best ones.