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.

Best Gaming Podcasts Updated 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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98 gaming podcasts — under the radar

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The Fantasy Football Show - with Smitty (Video Show)

Rollmageddon

Dugongs And Seadragons

Thinking Poker

Andrew Brokos and Carlos Welch

Legends: A Superhero Story

MatchPlay Games

Perpetual Chess Podcast

Amigos Retro Gaming Network - Amigos: Everything Amiga / ARG Presents / Sprite Castle / Pixel Gaiden

Amigos Retro Gaming

Retro Handhelds Podcast

Playin' & Slayin'

CORE - Core Gaming for Core Gamers

PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network

Fantasy Football, PlayerProfiler, NFL Stats

The Finger Guns Podcast

Deconstructor of Fun

Jemjammer

Outlaw Mudcast

Gaming And Collecting: Looking Back At The Games That Shaped Us!

Limited Level-Ups

Painkiller Already

Get Played

Locked On Fantasy Hockey - Daily NHL Fantasy Podcast

Steele Rodin, Locked On Podcast Network, Flip Livingstone

The Fork In Your Ear Podcast

Xbox In Ten: An Xbox Podcast

Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast

Kinda Funny

The Mega64 Podcast

The Full Force

AGS LIVE

Game Scoop!

IGN & Geek Media

Game Mess Mornings

The Dungeon Run Podcast

The Dungeon Run

The Retro Wildlands - A Gaming Podcast

Shut Up and Scale

DoubleDM

Nerd.get(Podcast)

The Lazy RPG Podcast - D&D and RPG News and GM Prep from Sly Flourish

"Fun" and Games Podcast

Matt Storm and Gen Moonen

VGC: The Video Game Podcast

The Content Mill

Hey, Listen! - A Legend of Zelda Podcast

Short Rest Studios

Nintendo Pow Block Podcast - Now Your Podcasting with Power!

Nintendo Therapy

This Week in Retro

Trophy Talk Network

News Game Plus

Loose Screws - The Dangerousest

Pick Up and Deliver

Blockchain Basement

Hit Network

Unlocked

The All Things Nintendo Podcast

The Battle Catz Podcast

Stat Check

Player Player: A Video Game Podcast

The Tournament Poker Edge Podcast

TournamentPokerEdge.com

Overtime on Inferno - Weekly CS2 News

Under the Hive of Madness - A Warhammer Lore Podcast

Gaming Views Pod

Irregular Order

The Campfire: A Gaming Podcast

BitCast

That Pixel Life

Beginner to Winner: A Pokemon PvP Podcast

Hidden Power: A Pokemon Podcast

ESE Fantasy Podcast

The Party Is Full: Inside the Games Industry

Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast

Kinda Funny

All You Can Geek

The Weekly Scroll Tabletop Podcast

Giant Bombcast

Extremely Casual Gamers - With Ellie, Chris & Guy

Square Based: A Warhammer Fantasy in the Old World

Narrative Damage

Hot Take Point Made

Dungeons & Dragons Lorecast

One-Quest

The Dive | Driven by Kia - A League of Legends Esports Podcast

Between Two Cairns

My Guys Magic Podcast

Thumb Cramps

Magic, Myths, & Mayhem

League Rundown - A League of Legends Esports Podcast

Trinity Force Network

Gamesthetic

8-4 Play

Uncharted Territory

FUT IN REVIEW

Upswing Poker Level-Up

Upswing Poker

The FM Show - A Football Manager Podcast

Video Game Hangover

Omega Metroid Podcast

Limited Resources

Full Tuck: The Wingspan Podcast

Whose Game's That Jacket?!

Red Stain Radio: A Dead by Daylight Podcast

The Casual Hour

Nintenbyte Podcast - Nintendo Podcast

The House of Mario: A Nintendo Podcast

Creative Play and Podcast Network

Video Games 2 the MAX

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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.