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The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 493: GTA 6 Delayed, EB Games Returns, Xbox Price IncreaseIt’s a newsy one this week on the GoGCast: Grand Theft auto 6 is delayed, Xbox consoles are now more expensive, and EB Games is coming back to Canada. Plus, Joelle tests our mini game knowledge with a round of Game within a Game.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:22:40)
More Clair-Obscur: Expedition 33 (00:22:40)
Game On: Game Within a Game (00:35:10)
This Week’s News (00:48:11)
GTA 6 delayed to next year (00:48:11)
Xbox price increase (00:58:09)
Gamestop Canada to be EB Games again (01:04:30)
Polygon sold, lays off union staff (01:08:45)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:22:56)
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2025-05-091h 25
The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 492: The Nintendo Switch 2, Clair-Obscur: Expedition 33, and more
It’s time for the World Tour of… Mario Kart! Leah went to the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience in Toronto to get hands-on with the Nintendo Switch 2, Mario Kart World Tour, Donkey Kong Bonanza and more. Speaking of the Nintendo Switch 2, we retell our trials and tribulations into trying to secure a pre-order. Plus, Joelle shares her first impressions of Clair-Obscur: Expedition 33 and Cat brings a new game called Pokémon or Metal Band. Strap in, it’s a long one but a good one.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:37:00)
Clair-Obscur: Expedition 33 (00:52:32)
Game On: Pokémon or Metal Ba...
2025-05-021h 40
The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 491: Marathon, Oblivion Remake, The Blue Prince, and more
Here we go again! Take two on pre-ordering a Nintendo Switch 2… but now that we have waited and the sticker price has sunk in, do we still want to drop that kind of cash? We finally know what kinda game Bungie’s Marathon is going to be, and maybe the Oblivion Remaster will be out by the time you read this (spoiler: it is)! Plus, Joelle gives us the breakdown on the hot new puzzle game, The Blue Prince.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:24:09)
The Blue Prince (00:28:00)
Game On: Hockey Slang (00:33:32)
This Week’...
2025-04-251h 21
The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 490: South of Midnight ReviewUnravel the secrets of a small Louisian town as folks get tangled up in unholy business. Cat and Joelle weave a review of the mystical, fantastical and downright musical South of Midnight. We lament the loss of Mythic Quest, and play a podcast game of 2 lies and a truth, video game style.
Game On: Two Lies and Truth (00:37:29)
This Week’s Topic: South of Midnight Review (00:44:02)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:18:00)
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2025-04-181h 21
The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 489: Top 5 Games From Our YouthsWe are a little hung over from all the Nintendo Switch 2 news last week… And all that talk about tariffs is not helping. To beat the blues, we answer a community member question: what are the top 5 games from our youths. Plus, Cat brings a round of Notable and Quotable for our pod game of the week.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:24:53)
Game On: Notable and Quotable (00:36:23)
This Week’s News (00:51:28)
US Tariffs delay Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders
This Week’s Topic: Top 5 games from your youth (01:02:00)
Outro and Wrap-u...
2025-04-111h 22
The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 488: Nintendo Switch 2 DirectWe have a date, we know the specs, we have a price, we know the games, now let’s pray to the pre-order gods we can buy one! 🙏 The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct just happened and we are all feeling the hype and cannot wait to get our hands on the console. Enjoy this episode entirely dedicated to the Nintendo Switch 2.
This Week’s News: Nintendo Switch 2 Direct (00:14:01)
Nintendo Direct, March 27th 2025 (00:15:30)
Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, April 2nd 2025 (00:24:40)
Outro (01:17:55)
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2025-04-041h 20
The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 487: Assassin's Creed Shadows, Minecraft Live, and moreLife is how you build it, even in video games! This week we chat about the latest news on upcoming life sim inZOI, Minecraft hits us with a new spring drop, and we finally are seeing the introduction of a standardized accessibility label system for games. Leah also shares her first impressions of Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Finally, we play 2 truths and a lie, video game edition that brings all the laughs. It’s a jam-packed episode so let’s get into it!
What is Everyone Playing? (00:26:00)
Assassin’s Creed Shadows first impressions (00:38:20)
Game On: Two Trut...
2025-03-281h 42
The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 486: Xbox Handheld Console, Power Wash Simulator 2, Mar10 Day, and moreSo fresh and so clean! 🫧 On this week’s episode of the podcast we chat about Power Wash Simulator 2 coming later this year and the confirmation of an Xbox handheld. Plus, Joelle tries to stump Cat and Leah in a round of Nintendo trivia in honor of Mario day. Put your thinking caps on and let’s-a-go!
What is Everyone Playing? (00:20:00)
Game On: Nintendo Trivia in honor of Mar10 Day (00:35:40)
This Week’s News (00:43:59)
Powerwash Simulator 2 coming later this year (00:43:59)
Project Kennan is Microsoft’s handheld device (00:50:47)
Outro and Wrap-up (00:58:18)
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2025-03-211h 01
The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 485: Pokémon Day, Monster Hunter Wilds, and moreWe’re on the hunt this week, for monsters, pocket monsters and museum exhibits. Joelle played Monster Hunter Wilds, Leah showcases bones in Two Point Museum, and we recap all the announcements from Pokémon Day. Plus, we play Cat’s Easter Egg Hunt. All this and more in the GoGCast… let’s catch em all!
What is Everyone Playing? (00:34:54)
Monster Hunter Wilds (00:45:02)
Two Point Museum (00:52:00)
Game On: Easter Egg Hunt (00:57:40)
This Week’s News: Pokémon Day (01:11:07)
https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/news-and-updates-from-the-february-2025-pokemon-day-pokemon-presents
Outro and Wrap-up (01:29:38)
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2025-03-071h 30
The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 484: Short Snackable Games with Jenny WindomIt’s snack time! Jenny Windom joins us to chomp down on some snackable games which are shorter games you can play in one sitting. On the menu: Sorry We’re Closed, Venba, Minnit and Relaxing Fields. Plus, Leah brings back Memory Card Lane and the crew guesses which game came out December 5th 2023. Bon appétit!
Game On: Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:27:43)
This Week’s Topic: Snackable Games (00:34:20)
Sorry We’re Closed (00:35:06)
Venba (00:40:29)
Minnit (00:49:33)
Relaxing Fields (00:54:53)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:12:36)
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2025-02-281h 17
The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 483: PlayStation State of Play and MoreState of Play, and state of the snow storm! We recap our favourite announcements from Wednesday’s PlayStation state of play which was jam packed. Leah ventured out in the snow to celebrate the Canadian way at the Canadian Game awards, and Joelle brings us an exhilarating game of higher or lower, video game style.
Crew Check-In: Canadian Video Game Awards (00:23:26)
What is Everyone Playing? (00:32:48)
Game On: Higher or Lower (00:40:40)
This Week’s News (00:54:26)
PSN Outage
PlayStation State of Play
Outro and Wrap-up (01:10:57)
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2025-02-211h 13
The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 482: Avowed and Spirit Swap ReviewsWe’re in the dead of winter and it’s a great time to cozy up and play some games. So we have some game reviews for you all! Joelle bops along to Spirit Swap: Lo-fi Beats to Match-3 To, a cozy game that matches (pun intended) an interactive novel with a match-3 game. Cat wields a sword and board and her godlike powers in Avowed, the long awaited high fantasy RPG. Plus, the girls take on some real deal jeopardy video game questions.
Weekly Game: Jeopardy Video Game Categories (00:31:40)
This Week’s Topic: Game Review...
2025-02-141h 37
The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 481: How Cozy Games Can Quell StressCozy Games can quell stress and anxiety… at least that's what an interactive article from Reuters tells us this week. Leah’s back on the city builder train and brings us a quick review of the newly released Foundation. Finally, for this week’s game, Cat is trying to stump the team with a round of ‘super steam reviews’.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:22:08)
Foundation (00:26:20)
Weekly Game: Super Steam Review (00:32:22)
This Week’s Topic: Cozy Games Can Quell Stress (00:44:38)
https://www.reuters.com/graphics/VIDEO-GAMES/MENTAL-HEALTH/akpeewkqgpr/
Outro and Wrap-up (01:05:24)
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2025-02-071h 09
The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 480: Xbox Developer Direct '25It’s our first game press conference of the year and the Xbox Developer direct 25 did not disappoint with news about South of Midnight, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Doom: The Dark Ages and Ninja Gaiden. Plus Joelle brings a new game to the podcast called Pixel Geography where the team will have to guess the name of the game based on certain common places, cities, landmarks or markers you would find on the game’s map.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:29:40)
Head to 00:47:20 to skip through the weekly Dragon Age brain rot ramble
This Week’s Game: Pixel...
2025-01-311h 37
The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 479: Looking to 2025Get that crystal ball out 🔮 because we are looking into the future! Well, into the next year, at the very least. We’re talking about what is coming in the world of video games in 2025: Nintendo Switch 2, the potential cost of Grand Theft Auto VI, and games we are stoked to play this year. Plus, Leah brings back a round of walk down memory card lane as the crew guesses which game released on May 18, 2015.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:17:23)
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:35:05)
This Week’s Topic: Looking to 2025 (00:44:45)
Officially the year of...
2025-01-241h 23
The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 478: 2025 Fantasy Critic League DraftNew year means new Fantasy Critic League! In this episode of the GoGCast, we set up the 2025 edition of the Podcast Fantasy Critic League and draft our games. The suspense is strong as we await with bated breath who manages to pick Grand Theft Auto 6…
What is Everyone Playing? (00:24:09)
Weekly Game: Super Steam Review (00:52:35)
This Week’s Topic: Fantasy Critic Draft (00:57:27)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:33:23)
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2025-01-171h 36
The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 477: Our 2024 Games of the Year2024 has come to a close and it’s time for our Games of the Year episode! We count down our top 3 games of 2024, and share some honourable mentions. The Holiday break had us playing tons as Cat started her Dragon Age full series quest, Joelle samples Metaphor: ReFantazio and Leah becomes a magical girl in Infinity Nikki. Plus we prepare for the 2025 Fantasy Critic leagues.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:24:58)
Cat’s Dragon Age brain rot full series run (00:25:00)
Metaphor: ReFantazio (00:44:00)
Infinity Nikki (00:48:10)
This Week’s Topic: 2024 Games of the Year (00:52:44)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:27:47)
Fol...
2025-01-101h 31
The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 476: 2024 Special Holiday Game NightGrab a glass of Holiday cheer 🥂and get cozy for the 2024 Edition of Game Night! We've got 3 games for you to play along with us. Cat’s Super Steam Reviews where she scours Steam for the funniest reviews and you must find which game is being recommended (or not), Joelle’s Match the GamerTag will have you guess from which game inspired funny gamer tags. Finally, Leah’s two truths and a lie is a spin-off of Walk Down Memory Card lane and we must find which of three video game facts is actually fake news. Enjoy this super giggly ep...
2024-12-271h 13
The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 475: 2024 The Game Awards Winners, Announcements, and Prediction Game ResultsIt’s December and that means another round of the Game Awards! The 10th edition brought us lots of cool new trailers and surprises. We also crown multiple winners this week, not only with our Game Awards Prediction Competition, but we also close out this year’s Fantasy Critic Leagues.
Podcast Fantasy Critic League: https://www.fantasycritic.games/league/d3d0abb7-e9a3-4fed-90cc-99dda2c79b62/2024
Community Fantasy Critic League: https://www.fantasycritic.games/league/6026f7cf-9784-4f84-8b75-f841f58e71ec/2024
What is Everyon...
2024-12-201h 18
The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 474: Wholesome Snack Game Award Edition with Jenny WindomIt’s snack time, And a wholesome one at that! Jenny Windom from Wholesome Games joins us to talk about the latest Wholesome Snack: The Game Awards Edition. So if you’re looking for some cozy games to add to your Steam Wishlist, this is the episode for you! Both Cat and Joelle review games from the briefing, Pine: A Story of Loss and Naiad. Finally, we attempt to guess what game console was released in Japan, 20 years ago, on Dec 12, 2004.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:28:30)
Pine: A Story of Loss (00:29:00)
Naiad (00:33:57)
Walk Down Memory Card Lane...
2024-12-131h 13
The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 473: Video Games, Stress, and ViolenceDo video games help reduce stress? Well, it depends. We look into that. We also learn that Joelle hasn’t played a pokemon game, and we try to convince her to start. Plus, Cat has a plan to play through all the Dragon Age games over the Holidays? Is she crazy? We think not! All this and more in this week’s GoGCast.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:29:40)
Cat’s plan to play all Dragon Ages (00:31:06)
Joelle never played Pokémon (00:47:06)
This Week’s Topic: Do Video Games Help Reduce Stress (00:57:40)
Violent video games decrease stress ho...
2024-12-061h 20
The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 472: 2024 Game Award Predictions and Lego Horizon Adventures ReviewIt’s that time! Game Award predictions time, that is. The 2024 Game Awards nominees are out and we place our bets on who we think will wake home the glory. Plus, Joelle reviews Lego Horizon Adventures and we guess what game released on November 21st, 1990.
Want to join in on the fun? Place your predictions on which game you think will win in each category here and we’ll tally the results for a future episode of the GoGCast!
What is Everyone Playing? (00:16:31)
Lego Horizon Adventures Review (00:17:05)
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:28:26)
Th...
2024-11-221h 01
The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 471: Mass Effect TV Show, Palworld Patent Infringements, and moreHappy belated N7 days, nerds. On this week’s GoGCast, we learn more about the Pokémon vs Palword patent infringement lawsuit; folks using video games to launder money; and after the success of Fallout, Amazon has a Mass Effect tv series in the works. Cat also played some video game based board games: Slay The Spire and Mass Effect: Priority Hagalaz. Plus, the crew guesses what game released on November 17th, 2009.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:32:00)
Stardew Valley 1.6 update (00:44:00)
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:47:56)
This Week’s News (00:58:56)
Mass Ef...
2024-11-151h 17
The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 470: Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Pokémon TCGP, and moreIn this week’s episode, Joelle and Cat are hot on Solas’s trail in Thedas as they share their first impressions of Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Plus, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Pokémon TCGP both release to instant success. Also, the crew guesses what game was released on November 8th, 2019.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:25:09)
Dragon Age: The Veilguard First Impressions (no spoilers)
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:46:19)
This Week’s News (00:51:58)
Call of Duty Black Ops 6 brings in the Gamepass subs (00:51:58)
Pokémon TCG Mobile is already a success (duh) (00...
2024-11-071h 08
The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 469 (Nice): Halloween Adjacent GamesC’est l’Halloween! And that means we are getting spooky… well kind of. Prove us wrong as we talk through games that are not traditionally spooky but we want to justify that they just might be! Plus our walk down memory card lane brings us to November 1st, 2007.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:21:00)
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Spoiler Talk (00:21:00)
Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred DLC (00:27:37)
My Time at Sandrock (00:30:42)
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:35:43)
This Week’s Topic: Halloween Adjacent Games (00:41:55)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:03:09)
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2024-11-011h 07
The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 468: Potion Tycoon, Xbox Partners Showcase, and moreWe’re feeling better now and we've been catching up on the past 2 weeks. All of us have played The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and we sing its praises. Leah reviews Potion Tycoon. There's been plenty of action in the Fantasy Critic. We share our favs from the xbox partner showcase. Plus, the crew guesses what game released on Oct 27, 2009.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:28:48)
Potion Tycoon Review (00:51:50)
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:57:42)
This Week’s News (01:06:03)
Xbox Partners Showcase
Outro and Wrap-up (01:15:20)
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2024-10-251h 19
The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 467: Nintendo Prototypes, The Future of Halo, and moreOn the show this week, we chat things unreleased, yet to be released and that will be released:
controller prototypes at the new nintendo museum, star citizen is making devs crunch, and the future of halo. Plus, Cat tries to guess what game released on Oct 14, 2008.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:26:08)
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:35:25)
This Week’s News (00:41:46)
Nintendo Museum puts prototype controllers on exhibit (00:41:46)
Star Citizen Crunch (00:47:10)
The Future of Halo (00:59:40)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:06:38)
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2024-10-111h 08
The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 466: The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom ReviewWe’re playing Zelda! Yes, we know Zelda is the girl. She’s finally the hero of her story! Leah and Joelle review The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Plus, we round-up the latest State of Play and follow-up with the Nintendo vs Pocketpair lawsuit.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:30:38)
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (00:35:55)
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:53:28)
This Week’s News (00:57:16)
PlayStation State of Play (00:57:16)
Follow-up on Nintendo suing Pocketpair (01:04:39)
PlayStation 5 Pro did not sell out in US/UK (01:12:40)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:16:40)
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2024-10-041h 21
The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 465: Details on Annapurna Interactive Walk-Out, Palworld Lawsuit, and more.Let’s circle back to last week’s episode, shall we? We check out IGN’s deep dive into the Annapurna Interactive walk-out: the who, the what and the why. Get your pikachu surprised faces ready because Nintendo is suing Pocketpair, the studio behind Palworld. Finally, scalpers are not only trying to make a buck on console resales, they are selling attempts at purchasing a PlayStation 5 Pro during the pre-order window.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:34:45)
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:40:24)
This Week’s News (00:47:56)
IGN deep dive in to the Annapurna Interactive walk-out...
2024-09-271h 23
The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 464: PlayStation 5 Pro Reveal, Annapurna Staff Walk Out, Switch 2 RumoursOk, it’s the next episode. As promised last week, we check out the PlayStation 5 Pro reveal! Plus, Annapurna Interactives staff walk out amidst failed negotiations and the Switch 2 rumours mill is going brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:25:06)
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:35:43)
This Week’s News (00:41:05)
PlayStation 5 Pro Reveal (00:41:05)
Annapurna Interactive staff walk out (00:59:38)
Super Nintendo Switch 2 Rumor Mill (01:05:38)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:16:09)
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2024-09-201h 19
The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 463: Astro Bot Review and 30 Years of PlayStationIn this episode of the GoGCast, we hit the Square, Cross, Circle and Triangle buttons as we get ready to celebrate 30 years of PlayStation. We share some of our favorite PlayStation related memories. Plus, Joelle reviews Astro Bot. And yeah, yeah, we know… We recorded on Monday and the PlayStation 5 Pro was revealed on Tuesday. We’ll chat about it in the next episode.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:29:00)
Astro Bot Review (00:30:08)
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:42:45)
This Week’s Topic: 30 Years of PlayStation (00:57:20)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:22:10)
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2024-09-131h 24
The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 462: Remedy and Annapurna Deal, The Legend of Zelda Timeline, and moreOn this week’s GoGCast, we’re still traveling in a galaxy far far away as the crew is enjoying playing Star Wars games. Plus, Remedy and Annapurna sign a deal to make games, tv shows and movies in the Alan Wake/Control universe, Bungie says “Bye Felicia!” to a problematic director, and an official timeline finally reveals where Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom stand in relation to other TLoZ games.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:20:30)
Star Wars Jedi Survivor and Star Wars Outlaws
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:44:43)
This Week’s N...
2024-09-061h 09
The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 461: Made-up Accessibility Advocates, Gamescom, Fan Expo and more.It’s all about cons in this episode, both the good and bad kinds. We attend con(vention)s both in person and digitally: Leah went to Fan Expo and we round-up some major announcements from Gamescom 2024. And we check out a huge con (artist) as a report comes out detailing that games accessibility advocates might have been completely made up by ‘Can I Play That?’ founder Coty Craven.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:25:10)
Star Wars Outlaws Review (00:28:10)
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:33:45)
This Week’s News (00:42:14)
Made-up Accessibility Advocates? (00:42:14)
Gamescom 2024 round-up (00:57:40)
Outro an...
2024-08-301h 09
The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 460: Star Wars Outlaws, Little Kitty Big City, Golf Club NostalgiaOn this week’s GoGCast, we travel to a galaxy far far away. Leah was invited to Ubisoft Toronto for a special event for Star Wars Outlaws and she got to try the game! Plus, we review some indie games: Cat explored a metropolis in Little Kitty Big City and Joelle teed off in Golf Club Nostalgia.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:29:16)
Little Kitty Big City (00:29:16)
Golf Club Wasteland/Nostalgia (00:36:30)
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:45:20)
This Week’s Topic: Star Wars Outlaws Preview (00:52:26)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:16:29)
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2024-08-231h 19
The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 459: Travellers Rest, Tango GameWorks, Borderlands Movie, and moreOn this week’s GoGcast, we go where most Dungeons and Dragons campaign: a medieval inspired tavern! Leah played the early access of Travellers Rest, a job sim and resource management game where you become an innkeeper. Plus, we watch the Borderlands movie crash and burn and say good-bye to the original voice of Pokémon’s Misty.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:21:47)
Traveler’s Rest Early Access (00:30:05)
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:39:04)
This Week’s News (00:45:12)
Tango Gameworks acquired from Microsoft by Krafton Inc (PUBG) (00:45:27)
Borderlands movie isn’t reviewing s...
2024-08-161h 06
The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 458: Creatures of Ava, Game Informer Shuts Down, and moreWe bid farewell to Game Informer on this week’s GoGCast as the magazine and site shut down after 33 years. Plus, Leah has her first impressions of Creatures of Ava and we check out the latest The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom trailer.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:30:29)
Creatures of Ava (00:43:10)
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:50:36)
This Week’s News (01:00:10)
New The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom trailer (01:00:10)
Game Informer closes shop (01:04:16)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:12:32
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2024-08-081h 15
The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 457: Potion Permit, Blizzard Union, Yakuza: Like A Dragon SeriesIt’s finally a thursday… Yes… Finally here… Thursday night! 🕺🕺 Time for a new GoGCast episode. In this week’s episode, Leah reviews Potion Permit. Plus, Blizzard employees form one of the first wall to wall union in gaming and get a new trailer for Yakuza: Like a Dragon TV series.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:23:13)
Potion Permit (00:25:15)
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:33:00)
This Week’s News (00:42:38)
Blizzard forms wall to wall union (00:42:38)
Yakuza: Like a Dragon TV Series (00:55:14)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:00:30)
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2024-08-021h 03
The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 456: Super Mario RPG Remake, New Game Pass Tiers, Trends in Arcade GamingWe caught up with Joelle on this week’s GoGCast as she’s back from her vacation. She chats about her trip to an arcade, finally trying to play Elden Ring, and picking up Super Mario RPG Remake. Plus, the FTC isn’t down with the new Game Pass tiers and we look into the trends in arcade gaming.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:30:43)
Super Mario RPG Remake (00:43:47)
This Week’s News (00:47:18)
The FTC isn’t down with the new Game Pass offering (00:47:18)
Future Financial Trends of Arcade Gaming (00:56:17)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:05:02)
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2024-07-261h 07
The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 455: Dungeons of Hinterberg and Outlanders 2: Second Nature ReviewsWe’re going on a "slaycation" in the Alps for this week’s GoGCast. Cat reviews the magical, mythical and scenic Dungeons of Hinterberg, a game that takes you on a puzzle solving adventure in a mountain Austrian village. Leah reviews the portable and adorable strategy game Outlanders 2: Second Nature.
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:21:30)
What is Everyone Playing? (00:32:58)
Dungeons of Hinterberg (00:32:58)
Outlanders 2: Second Nature (00:50:58)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:00:06)
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2024-07-191h 02
The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 454: A Little To The Left, Cities: Skylines 2, and moreOn this week’s GoGCast, we move things a little to the left. A little more. A smidge more. Ok good! Joelle reviews the tidy and colourful puzzle game A Little To The Left. Plus, we chat about delays for the Horizon show and Cities: Skylines 2’s console version, and laud Nintendo for announcing it will not use Generative AI amidst copyright concerns.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:17:20)
A Little To The Left (00:17:40)
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:24:52)
This Week’s News (00:40:33)
Horizon show on hold due to showrunner accusation (00:40:33)
Unlike competitors, Nintendo is not...
2024-07-121h 02
The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 453: Steam Summer Sale, Summer Games Done Quick and moreWe’re getting into summer vibes on this week’s GoGCast. We check out the deals available during the Summer Steam Sale and watch amazing speed runs during Summer Games Done Quick. Plus, Xbox Cloud is coming to Amazon Fire Sticks and we say good-bye to Forza Horizon 4.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:27:42)
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:37:06)
This Week’s News (00:45:17)
After The Crew, it’s Forza Horizon 4’s turn to get delisted (00:45:17)
Steam Summer Sale is on (00:49:55)
Summer Games Done Quick (00:56:41)
Xbox Cloud x Amazon Fire partnership (01:00:05)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:11:00)
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2024-07-051h 13
The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 452: Nintendo Direct, Elden Ring DLC, and moreOn this week’s GoGCast, we circle back to that Nintendo Direct from last week and geek out about finally playing as Zelda in a The Legend of Zelda game! Also, Metroid Prime 4! It’s still happening! Plus Joelle shares how she’s enjoying watching people play the Elden Ring DLC because if you don’t want to play it, you can surely watch it.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:30:05)
Tiny Bookshop (00:33:58)
Elden Ring: The Shadow of the Erdtree (00:35:40)
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:41:27)
This Week’s News (00:51:35)
Nintendo Direct
Outro and Wrap-up (0...
2024-06-281h 18
The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 451: The First Nintendo Direct, Montreal's Video Game Industry, and moreOn this week’s GoGCast, we miss the Nintendo Direct by one frikkin’ day because of our recording schedule. While you, the listeners know what was announced, past Leah, Cat and Joelle do not. So, we speculate on what will be announced during said Direct. Plus, we reminisce about E3 past and learn how subsidies made Montreal such an important city for the video game industry.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:26:00)
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:43:57)
This Week’s News (00:54:15)
20 Years Ago, Nintendo E3 Press Conference Changed the Company’s Trajectory (00:54:15)
Nintendo Direct, June 18t...
2024-06-211h 26
The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 450: Summer Game Fest 2024 Round-UpIt’s that time of the year again, it’s E3.. Uh! Summer Game Fest, with all the wonderful press conferences presenting the next releases of games. We share our highlights from the Xbox Showcase, Wholesome Direct, Devolver Digital, Ubisoft Forward and more.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:26:23)
Rolling Hills (00:33:34)
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:36:56)
This Week’s News: Summer Game Fest Announcements (00:45:46)
Polygon’s Coverage: https://www.polygon.com/24164106/summer-game-fest-2024
Devolver Direct: https://www.devolverdirect.com/launch
Wholesome Direct: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocV4LvEYJcg&ab_channel=WholesomeGames
Outro and...
2024-06-141h 21
The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 449: Video Game Budgets, Assassin's Creed Shadows, The Great Game Media Consolidation, and moreExtra! Extra! Hear all about it! 📢 We’re doing a news round-up and catch-up for this week’s GoGCast. We chat about the great media consolidation as IGN acquires Eurogamer, Game Industry Biz and other game media banners. Also, a former Square Enix exec spills the beans on video game budgets and financial targets. Finally, we have a look at the Assassin’s Creed Shadows reveal trailer and the upcoming schedule for Summer Game Fest.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:28:00)
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:43:00)
This Week’s News (00:52:29)
Former Square Enix exec on why Fina...
2024-05-311h 28
The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 448: Senuas’ Saga: Hellblade II, Animal Well, Ouros and Hauntii ReviewsWe got games on games on games on games for this week’s GoGCast. We have reviews of the pixel metroidvania Animal Well, visual puzzle game Ouros, charming action-adventure Hauntii, and hauntingly immersive Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II. All of these reviews are spoiler-free.
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:26:05)
What is Everyone Playing? (00:33:50)
Animal Well (00:34:31)
Ouros (00:45:41)
Hauntii (00:49:40)
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II (00:55:50)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:22:33)
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2024-05-241h 26
The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 447: Xbox Studio ClosuresIn this episode of the GoGCast, we unbox (🥁) all the Xbox news from the past week including the closures of four studios: Tango Gameworks, Arkane Austin, Alpha Dog and Roundhouse Games. We discuss what it means for the future of gaming at Microsoft, and reactions from the gaming community - from gamers to game devs.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:25:20)
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:33:56)
This Week’s News: Xbox Studio Closures (00:38:57)
Kinda Funny - Has Xbox Lost Your Trust? : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZdGBVk5FZk&t=2960s
SkillUp - The Activi...
2024-05-171h 33
The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 446: Hades II Early Access, Helldivers 2 and PSN accounts, Escape from Tarkov DLC, and moreSuper Earth will know liberty again! 🫡 On this week’s GoGCast, we discuss the whole backlash and backpedaling regarding Helldivers 2 PC edition requiring a PSN account. Meanwhile, Escape from Tarkov’s locks their PVE mode behind a $250 edition. Finally, Joelle is in Hell (in a good way) with the Hades II early Access and Leah becomes a farmer of the night in Moonlight Peaks.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:29:45)
Hades II Early Access (00:34:16)
Moonlight Peaks (00:41:26)
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:46:46)
This Week’s News (00:53:16)
Sony backtracks on mandatory PSN account linking for Helldivers 2 (00:53:16)
Escape fr...
2024-05-101h 30
The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 445: Princess Peach: Showtime!, Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, Botany ManorWe got games on games on games on this week’s GoGCast! Joelle reviews the theatrical Princess Peach: Showtime!, and the action-packed Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, while Leah works on her green thumb in Botany Manor.
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:40:15)
What is Everyone Playing? (00:45:28)
Princess Peach: Showtime! (00:55:33)
Tales of Kenzera: Zau (01:03:01)
Botany Manor (01:09:35)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:15:40)
How the DOOM soundtrack changed Metal forever: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bq-Zc43GXVI
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2024-05-031h 18
The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 444: Fallout TV Series, Embracer Group splits up, and more“War never changes”. On this week’s #GoGCast, we get on that wasteland, baby, and watch the wildly entertaining Fallout tv show. Speaking of post-apocalyptic stuff and late stage capitalism, Cat plays the PC edition of Horizon Forbidden West and Embracer Group splits into three new companies to… (check notes)... “foster an environment that amplifies existing success”.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:22:42)
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:37:05)
This Week’s News (00:47:05)
Embracer Group is now 3 companies in a trench coat (00:47:05)
Continuing the trend of good video game series adaptations, Fallout confirmed for a second season...
2024-04-261h 18
The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 443: Gaming & TravelingNow boarding for GoGCast, episode 443, in destination to your headphones! On this week’s GoGCast, Cat and Joelle take the helm as Leah is away in sunny Mexico. We chat Princess Peach, Showtime! and BAFTAS. Plus, since we’ve been traveling about, we share what games we like to play while away from home: old favourites, casual mobile games, snackable narrative experiences, and more, ideally offline.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:28:11)
Princess Peach, Showtime! Review
This Week’s News (00:38:16)
2024 BAFTAs
This Week’s Topic: Gaming & Traveling (00:55:43)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:16:00)
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2024-04-191h 19
The Girls on Games PodcastGOGCast 442: Stop Killing Games Petition and moreIs all fair in games and ownership? On this week’s GOGCast, we debate if Stop Killing Games Petition is a worthy critique on online video game ownership. Plus Apple opens the app store to retro game emulators (thanks Europe!)
What is Everyone Playing? (00:18:00)
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:40:45)
This Week’s News (00:52:34)
Petition “stop killing games” https://www.stopkillinggames.com/Discovered on Phil deFranco show: https://www.stopkillinggames.com/
Original video on accused farm youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w70Xc9CStoE
Apple opens the app store to retro game emul...
2024-04-121h 35
The Girls on Games PodcastGOGCast 441: Dungeons and Disableds launch with Steve Saylor, plus Princess Peach Showtime, and moreThe joke is on us! On this week’s GoGCast, Steve Saylor joins us as we do a sanity check to see which April Fool’s posts are real and which ones should be! We learn about Steve’s new project, Dungeons and Disableds. Joelle plays Princess Peach Showtime. Leah dives into Dave the Diver. Plus, we dream about what we would want from an Xbox handheld.
Dungeons and Disableds (00:02:10)
Dungeonsanddisableds.com
What is Everyone Playing? (00:39:17)
Princess Peach Showtime (00:49:09)
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:58:58)
This Week’s News (01:07:01)
Which April Fools Jokes s...
2024-04-051h 42
The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 440: Rise of the Ronin, Sweet Baby Inc, and moreAw shit, here we go again. On this week’s GoGCast, we look at the targeted harassment of Sweet Baby Inc, a consulting company in the video game industry, and said campaign is being called GamerGate 2.0 by some news outlets. Plus, Joelle played Rise of the Ronin and shares her first impressions of the action-adventure roleplaying game.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:20:15)
Rise of the Ronin First Impressions (00:22:44)
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:35:57)
This Week’s News (00:46:25)
The Targeted Harassment of Sweet Baby Inc
The Verge: https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/18/24104799/gamergate-2024-swe...
2024-03-221h 24
The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 439: Xbox Partner Preview, Mar10 Day, and moreIt’s-a-us, the GoGCast! On this week’s episode, we celebrate Mar10 Day! Plus, we check out all the games showcased during the Xbox Partner Preview.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:38:31)
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:28:30)
This Week’s News (00:50:05)
Activision QA Workers form largest video game union yet (00:50:05)
Xbox Partner Preview (00:51:00)
Mar10 Day Announcements (01:09:28)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:16:04)
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2024-03-151h 19
The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 438: Pokémon day, Arzette: Jewel of Faramore, and morePikachu, I choose you, bud! Yeah, no, for sure, eh bud. On this week’s GoGCast, we celebrate Pokémon Day! We check out the announcement of Pokémon Legends ZA and ask the question: what if Pokémon was set in Canada? Plus, Joelle reviews the ode to CD-I games Arzette: Jewel of Faramore, and Leah plants lovely flowers in Garden Life: A Cozy Simulator.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:15:40)
Arzette: Jewel of Faramore Review (00:19:55)
Garden Life: A Cozy Simulator (00:29:07)
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:36:31)
This Week’s News: Pokémon Day (00:43:35)
Pokémon...
2024-03-081h 31
The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 437: Which Video Game Sounds Haunts You?On this week’s GoGCast, we ask the question: which video game sound haunts you? Inspired by a Tiktok trend, we reminisce and trauma bound about unmistakable sounds from video games that stir up some anxiety. Plus, we circle back to the Xbox Business Update and Leah reviews the wholesome and soothing Furnish Master.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:26:56)
Furnish Master (00:43:38)
Walk Down Memory Lane (00:49:56)
This Week’s News (00:53:35)
Xbox Business Update (00:53:35)
Mortal Kombat 1 mod brings Disney and Pixar characters into the frey (01:03:05)
This Week’s Topic: Which Video Game Sound Haunts You...
2024-02-231h 20
The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 436: Xbox Rumours, Popular Pokémons, and moreThe Xbox rumour mill goes brrrrrrrrrrrr! On this week’s GoGCast, we chat about Xbox rumours, popular Pokémon and the upcoming book on Blizzard Entertainment. Plus, Joelle reviews the underwhelming Foam Stars.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:23:00)
Foam Stars (00:23:16)
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:34:46)
This Week’s News (00:40:08)
Xbox Rumours and Business Update (00:40:08)
Play Nice: The Rise, Fall and Future of Blizzard Entertainment (00:50:33)
Most popular Pokémons since Scarlet and Violet (00:52:40)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:00:10)
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2024-02-151h 03
The Girls on Games PodcastGoGCast 435: Like and Subscribe 2024 EditionHey, what’s up everyone and welcome to another GoGCast! Please don’t forget to like, subscribe, comment and share! That's right, on this week’s episode, we’re bringing back Like and Subscribe where we share some of our favourite gaming creators so you can find something new to watch while you game. Plus, we wrap-up the latest PlayStation State of Play.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:19:35)
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:25:30)
This Week’s News (00:29:09)
January 2024 PlayStation State of Play
This Week’s Topic: Like and Subscribe, Gaming Creators We Love (00:36...
2024-02-091h 07
The GOGCastEpisode 20- Running Psychology and the Pan Celtic with Chris BennettIn this first episode of two John & Michelle talk running Psychology and what goes through our minds on Ultra's. We give all the latest GOG news and speak to GoG's own social Media man Chris Bennett about the Pan Celtic race that he has recently completed. He spoke for so long that the next GoGcast will be a continuation of the story...more to come.
What goes through your mind when you run? How do you actually deal with being out running for 16 hours or more and how do you get through the bad...
2023-09-291h 29
The GOGCastEpisode 18 - Ed Flood - Trail PursuitIn this episode Ed Flood from Trail Pursuit speaks to the GOGCast about the events they have put on around the country and the Activity breaks around Europe
We make special mention of the Strive Festival due to take place in Adventure Parc Snowdonia, Dolgarrog, North Wales and what that consists of. Amongst other entertainment, live music and talks over the weekend there is also a Half Marathon Trail run and a 10k trail. Both of these are beginner friendly and involve trail runs around the lower foothills of Eryri National Park( Snowdonia).
2023-05-1556 min
The GOGCastEpisode 15- Rupert Bonington- Mountain FuelIn this episode Michelle & John interview Rupert Bonington the owner of the 'Mountain Fuel' brand of sports nutrition. He tells us all about the products available, how they are so important to pre race, race and recovery, when to use them and some of the science behind them. He gives us some Vouchers that someone can win ( listen to hear how) and a discount code for all our GOG Members.
We chat about the previous year and our favourite parts and John plays a couple of his favourite clips from the GOGcast.
We find out w...
2022-12-181h 31
The GOGCastEpisode 14 - Bleddyn & Geri Evans - It's an Ironman Family AffairIn this episode we chat to Geri & Bleddyn Evans, GoGs and a married couple who recently completed Ironman Cymru - We talk to them about how they both managed to get through the training whilst working full time and looking after a family. They give us their different ways of coping and training and tell us the good bits and the bad bits. We hear about the lead up and the day itself when the race was nearly cancelled due to Her Majesty's passing. They give us their tips for completing an Ironman and Bleddyn explains why a dominos...
2022-11-192h 19
The GOGCastEpisode 13 – Paula Stevens – Ironman and The MenopauseWe start this episode with a Tribute to Lucy John who was tragically killed whilst out on her Bike after a collision with a Vehicle #shewasonlyridingherbike
There is a just giving page set up in her memory at - https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/aaron-davies-5?utm_term=WeZjnGzPG
John & Michelle talk about John's hatred of cross country having just ran that day and doff their caps to those that run at Newton X Country.
We talk through the latest results and especially the Cascais Ironman 70.3 in Portugal that some GOG's competed in. We also discuss the Welsh series as GOG...
2022-10-231h 18The GOGCastEpisode 13 – Paula Stevens – Ironman and The MenopauseWe start this episode with a Tribute to Lucy John who was tragically killed whilst out on her Bike after a collision with a Vehicle #shewasonlyridingherbike
There is a just giving page set up in her memory at - https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/aaron-davies-5?utm_term=WeZjnGzPG
John & Michelle talk about John's hatred of cross country having just ran that day and doff their caps to those that run at Newton X Country.
We talk through the latest results and especially the Cascais Ironman 70.3 in Portugal that some GOG's competed in. We also discuss the Welsh series as GOG...
2022-10-231h 18
The GOGCastEpisode 12- Ceri HughesIn this episode we pay homage to those GOG's that took part recently in Ironman Wales at Tenby, all 7 ( Bleddyn & Geri Evans, Paula Stevens, Chris Beardmore, Carlo Galeotti, Kevin Evans and Ian Cummins) becoming an Ironman. In fact the whole episode it dedicate to ultra this and ultra that ! touching on the Brutal Event and how Mark Hemsley took on the double brutal and beat it ! We chat about the Always Aim High Sandman triathlon and the Abedovey Swim.
Chelle and Myself chat about our recent experience running 100km at the Equinox 24 race down at Grantham, Belvoir castle ( strangely enough...
2022-09-231h 58The GOGCastEpisode 12- Ceri HughesIn this episode we pay homage to those GOG's that took part recently in Ironman Wales at Tenby, all 7 ( Bleddyn & Geri Evans, Paula Stevens, Chris Beardmore, Carlo Galeotti, Kevin Evans and Ian Cummins) becoming an Ironman. In fact the whole episode it dedicate to ultra this and ultra that ! touching on the Brutal Event and how Mark Hemsley took on the double brutal and beat it ! We chat about the Always Aim High Sandman triathlon and the Abedovey Swim.
Chelle and Myself chat about our recent experience running 100km at the Equinox 24 race down at Grantham, Belvoir castle ( strangely enough...
2022-09-231h 58
The GOGCastEpisode 11- Jason Burke – Marathon des sablesIn Episode 11 of the GogCast, we chat the Marathon Des Sables with our own GOG Jason Burke. He tells us all about his adventures , training for it and completing it. From applying, to the final day and all in between. Learn about the nutrition and kit, the sand...oh and more sand, helicopters and Camels, Orchestra's and mad Doctors. What does it take to complete the hardest foot race on Earth? He talks about training with the LDWA ( Long Distance Walking Association) - www.ldwa.org.uk and the Loughborough University heat chamber - www.lboro.ac.uk
Also Michelle...
2022-08-1901 minThe GOGCastEpisode 11- Jason Burke – Marathon des sablesIn Episode 11 of the GogCast, we chat the Marathon Des Sables with our own GOG Jason Burke. He tells us all about his adventures , training for it and completing it. From applying, to the final day and all in between. Learn about the nutrition and kit, the sand...oh and more sand, helicopters and Camels, Orchestra's and mad Doctors. What does it take to complete the hardest foot race on Earth? He talks about training with the LDWA ( Long Distance Walking Association) - www.ldwa.org.uk and the Loughborough University heat chamber - www.lboro.ac.uk
Also Michelle...
2022-08-1901 min
The GOGCastEpisode 11 - Jason Burke - The hardest foot race on Earth - The Marathon des SablesIn Episode 11 of the GogCast, we chat the Marathon Des Sables with our own GOG Jason Burke. He tells us all about his adventures , training for it and completing it. From applying, to the final day and all in between. Learn about the nutrition and kit, the sand...oh and more sand, helicopters and Camels, Orchestra's and mad Doctors. What does it take to complete the hardest foot race on Earth? He talks about training with the LDWA ( Long Distance Walking Association) - www.ldwa.org.uk and the Loughborough University heat chamber - www.lboro.ac.uk
2022-08-191h 26
The GOGCastEpisode 10: Louise Minchin- Here’s to Strong WomenIn this slightly covid hampered episode we chat to TV personality, Author, Journalist, Podcaster, Adventurer, Age group qualifier and parent, Louise Minchin. Louise talks us through how she got from the breakfast TV couch to qualifying for the World Age group triathlon championships. She gives us a exciting insight into what she has being doing since appearing in 'I'm a Celebrity, get me out of here' and rest isn't one of those things! From a bike ride across Patagonia to Norseman and more. She introduces her podcasts :
'Her Spirit' podcast puts her on a mission to inspire women everywhere to...
2022-06-191h 00The GOGCastEpisode 10: Louise Minchin- Here’s to Strong WomenIn this slightly covid hampered episode we chat to TV personality, Author, Journalist, Podcaster, Adventurer, Age group qualifier and parent, Louise Minchin. Louise talks us through how she got from the breakfast TV couch to qualifying for the World Age group triathlon championships. She gives us a exciting insight into what she has being doing since appearing in 'I'm a Celebrity, get me out of here' and rest isn't one of those things! From a bike ride across Patagonia to Norseman and more. She introduces her podcasts :
'Her Spirit' podcast puts her on a mission to inspire women everywhere to...
2022-06-191h 00
The GOGCastEpisode 9: Geran Hughes – Fighting PigsIn this episode Michelle & John chat about what they've been uptown including the Edge Hill University Sprint Triathlon and 'Chelle's Latest Fell race around the Coledale Horseshoe. We chat the latest great results by GOGs and have a new spot answering nutrition questions.
The guest this month is the 'G Unit' himself, Mr Geran Hughes, a coach, GOG and generally funny bloke. Listen to his stories about fighting a pig, climbing walls and winning races dressed as a woman. He gives great advice on motivation and training and tells us about his time as an GB Age Group triathlete and...
2022-05-242h 10The GOGCastEpisode 9: Geran Hughes – Fighting PigsIn this episode Michelle & John chat about what they've been uptown including the Edge Hill University Sprint Triathlon and 'Chelle's Latest Fell race around the Coledale Horseshoe. We chat the latest great results by GOGs and have a new spot answering nutrition questions.
The guest this month is the 'G Unit' himself, Mr Geran Hughes, a coach, GOG and generally funny bloke. Listen to his stories about fighting a pig, climbing walls and winning races dressed as a woman. He gives great advice on motivation and training and tells us about his time as an GB Age Group triathlete and...
2022-05-242h 10
The GOGCastEpisode 8 : Tim Lloyd – Always Aim High EventsIn this episode we chat to the Director of Always Aim High Events, Tim Lloyd. We chat all about his background and how AAH came about. We discuss the events they put on and the intricacies of putting a large event on. We talk cost and the environmental challenges event organisers face and how AAH are approaching these. Tim takes the 'Rocky's Clock' challenge.
In the intro Michelle and John chat nonsense as usual and go through all the recent results GOG's have achieved.
We have a couple of shout out, chatting GOG Llanrwst Sprint Triathlon on the 3rd July...
2022-05-091h 35The GOGCastEpisode 8 : Tim Lloyd – Always Aim High EventsIn this episode we chat to the Director of Always Aim High Events, Tim Lloyd. We chat all about his background and how AAH came about. We discuss the events they put on and the intricacies of putting a large event on. We talk cost and the environmental challenges event organisers face and how AAH are approaching these. Tim takes the 'Rocky's Clock' challenge.
In the intro Michelle and John chat nonsense as usual and go through all the recent results GOG's have achieved.
We have a couple of shout out, chatting GOG Llanrwst Sprint Triathlon on the 3rd July...
2022-05-091h 35
The GOGCastEpisode 7 : Mark Dodgson – Deca IronmanIn this epidsode John & Michelle talk about all the recent events the GOG family have participated in including Ceri Hughes' epic 50 Mile Chester Ultra. We go back and discuss some of the responses to the question we asked about Pre Race nerves and how people deal with them.
Our main guest in Mark Dodgson who is a Deca Ironman as well as completing and winning The Triple Brutal Triathlon and a host of other Ultra distance events. He tells us his story about participating in some of the most brutal Epic events a triathlete can take on, how he trained...
2022-05-091h 36The GOGCastEpisode 7 : Mark Dodgson – Deca IronmanIn this epidsode John & Michelle talk about all the recent events the GOG family have participated in including Ceri Hughes' epic 50 Mile Chester Ultra. We go back and discuss some of the responses to the question we asked about Pre Race nerves and how people deal with them.
Our main guest in Mark Dodgson who is a Deca Ironman as well as completing and winning The Triple Brutal Triathlon and a host of other Ultra distance events. He tells us his story about participating in some of the most brutal Epic events a triathlete can take on, how he trained...
2022-05-091h 36
The GOGCastEpisode 6 :Meet the hosts- John FarrellIn this bonus episode we carry on from the last episode where we were meeting the hosts of #thegogcast. In this one Michelle speaks to her hubby, John about how he got into Triathlon and Ultra running.
He chats about his experiences having accidents abroad and at home as well as what brought him all the way to doing a Ironman 70.3 and an Ultra Trail Marathon. You'll hear what happens on a cycle holiday in Turkey and how he got through the down times on his ultra. How a 70.3 was far from straightforward even from the day before and how...
2022-05-0952 minThe GOGCastEpisode 6 :Meet the hosts- John FarrellIn this bonus episode we carry on from the last episode where we were meeting the hosts of #thegogcast. In this one Michelle speaks to her hubby, John about how he got into Triathlon and Ultra running.
He chats about his experiences having accidents abroad and at home as well as what brought him all the way to doing a Ironman 70.3 and an Ultra Trail Marathon. You'll hear what happens on a cycle holiday in Turkey and how he got through the down times on his ultra. How a 70.3 was far from straightforward even from the day before and how...
2022-05-0952 min
The GOGCastEpisode 5 : Interview with your Host Part 1/2 – Michelle FarrellIn our latest episode we Interview GOG member, Coach and Wifey to the Host, Michelle Farrell.
Michelle is an Age group Triathlete as well as taking part in Road racing, Fell running, Trail running and Cross Country. She tells us how she got into Triathlon and how she came about joining GOG's and loves to wear the #bestkitinwales. She tells us all about the Chester Diva Standard Triathlon and her unfortunate experiences during it as well as how she came from a background of Couch to 5k ( C25K) and drinking fizz whilst racing, all the way to running multiple...
2022-05-0900 minThe GOGCastEpisode 5 : Interview with your Host Part 1/2 – Michelle FarrellIn our latest episode we Interview GOG member, Coach and Wifey to the Host, Michelle Farrell.
Michelle is an Age group Triathlete as well as taking part in Road racing, Fell running, Trail running and Cross Country. She tells us how she got into Triathlon and how she came about joining GOG's and loves to wear the #bestkitinwales. She tells us all about the Chester Diva Standard Triathlon and her unfortunate experiences during it as well as how she came from a background of Couch to 5k ( C25K) and drinking fizz whilst racing, all the way to running multiple...
2022-05-0900 min
The GOGCastEpisode 4: Interview with the GOGFatherIn this episode John interviews Mr Simon 'Rocky' Roxburgh, the Chairman of GOG Triathlon. We hear all about his life and how he came to form The GOG's.
We could have gone on all night but I wanted to talk about me as well ! Enjoy #gogtriathlon #thegogcast
2022-05-091h 02The GOGCastEpisode 4: Interview with the GOGFatherIn this episode John interviews Mr Simon 'Rocky' Roxburgh, the Chairman of GOG Triathlon. We hear all about his life and how he came to form The GOG's.
We could have gone on all night but I wanted to talk about me as well ! Enjoy #gogtriathlon #thegogcast
2022-05-091h 02
The GOGCastEpisode 3: The GOGCast RelaunchedIt's the relaunch of the popular GOGCast from GOG triathlon with your hosts John & Michelle Farrell . This is the intro podcast to start the new series.
We explain who we are and introduce the GOGCast format to the listeners. We tell you all about GOG Triathlon and how big the club is. We explain that we are Welsh Super series Winners and have the #bestkitinwales. The club is for everyone and is a community based club catering for beginners to experienced Triathletes and doesn't only cover Triathlon. We have Ultra Runners, Cross Country runners, Swimmers, Cyclists, Marathoners and fun runners...
2022-05-0922 minThe GOGCastEpisode 3: The GOGCast RelaunchedIt's the relaunch of the popular GOGCast from GOG triathlon with your hosts John & Michelle Farrell . This is the intro podcast to start the new series.
We explain who we are and introduce the GOGCast format to the listeners. We tell you all about GOG Triathlon and how big the club is. We explain that we are Welsh Super series Winners and have the #bestkitinwales. The club is for everyone and is a community based club catering for beginners to experienced Triathletes and doesn't only cover Triathlon. We have Ultra Runners, Cross Country runners, Swimmers, Cyclists, Marathoners and fun runners...
2022-05-0922 min
The GOGCastEpisode 2: In Conversation With Adrian LeonardAnother GOG Triathlon Club GOGcast. Father of three, Adrian Leonard talks about cold showers, training the mind, racing and much more!
2022-05-0947 minThe GOGCastEpisode 2: In Conversation With Adrian LeonardAnother GOG Triathlon Club GOGcast. Father of three, Adrian Leonard talks about cold showers, training the mind, racing and much more!
2022-05-0947 min
The GOGCastEpisode 1: In conversation with Rhian RoxburghA chat with former 2 x European Age Group Champion and British Triathlon Age Group Athlete of the Year, mum of two, Head Coach at GOG Triathlon Club and founder of TriRox Training, Rhian Roxburgh The GOG Cast – in conversation withRhian Roxburgh A chat with former 2 x European Age Group Champion and British […]
2022-05-091h 40The GOGCastEpisode 1: In conversation with Rhian RoxburghA chat with former 2 x European Age Group Champion and British Triathlon Age Group Athlete of the Year, mum of two, Head Coach at GOG Triathlon Club and founder of TriRox Training, Rhian Roxburgh The GOG Cast – in conversation withRhian Roxburgh A chat with former 2 x European Age Group Champion and British […]
2022-05-091h 40
The GOGCastEpisode 7 - Mark Dodgson Deca IronmanIn this epidsode John & Michelle talk about all the recent events the GOG family have participated in including Ceri Hughes' epic 50 Mile Chester Ultra. We go back and discuss some of the responses to the question we asked about Pre Race nerves and how people deal with them.
Our main guest in Mark Dodgson who is a Deca Ironman as well as completing and winning The Triple Brutal Triathlon and a host of other Ultra distance events. He tells us his story about participating in some of the most brutal Epic events a triathlete can take on...
2022-03-181h 46
The GOGCastEpisode 6 - Bonus Episode - Meet The Hosts 2/2 - John FarrellIn this bonus episode we carry on from the last episode where we were meeting the hosts of #thegogcast. In this one Michelle speaks to her hubby, John about how he got into Triathlon and Ultra running.
He chats about his experiences having accidents abroad and at home as well as what brought him all the way to doing a Ironman 70.3 and an Ultra Trail Marathon. You'll hear what happens on a cycle holiday in Turkey and how he got through the down times on his ultra. How a 70.3 was far from straightforward even from the day...
2022-03-0452 min
The GOGCastEpisode 5 - Interview with your Host Part 1/2 - Michelle FarrellIn our latest episode we Interview GOG member, Coach and Wifey to the Host, Michelle Farrell.
Michelle is an Age group Triathlete as well as taking part in Road racing, Fell running, Trail running and Cross Country. She tells us how she got into Triathlon and how she came about joining GOG's and loves to wear the #bestkitinwales. She tells us all about the Chester Diva Standard Triathlon and her unfortunate experiences during it as well as how she came from a background of Couch to 5k ( C25K) and drinking fizz whilst racing, all the way...
2022-02-1857 min
The GOGCastEpisode 4 - Interview with the GOGFatherIn this episode John interviews Mr Simon 'Rocky' Roxburgh, the Chairman of GOG Triathlon. We hear all about his life and how he came to form The GOG's. We could have gone on all night but I wanted to talk about me as well ! Enjoy #gogtriathlon #thegogcast
2022-01-301h 02
The GOGCastThe GOGCast RelaunchedIt's the relaunch of the popular GOGCast from GOG triathlon with your hosts John & Michelle Farrell . This is the intro podcast to start the new series.
We explain who we are and introduce the GOGCast format to the listeners. We tell you all about GOG Triathlon and how big the club is. We explain that we are Welsh Super series Winners and have the #bestkitinwales. The club is for everyone and is a community based club catering for beginners to experienced Triathletes and doesn't only cover Triathlon. We have Ultra Runners, Cross Country runners, Swimmers, Cyclists, Marathoners...
2022-01-2522 min
The Cobweb - by Alex Do.it.GogCast - E006 - Experiența (mea) COVID-19În acest episod din GogCast am să vă povestesc în aproximativ 20 de minute, cum am trecut eu prin CO(rona)VI(rus)D(isease)-(20)19 - Sau COVID-19.
N-a fost chiar așa simplu, dar s-a terminat cumva cu bine, deși încă mai sunt semne de întrebare și acum, la aproape 2 luni după contactul cu boala.
Ca și sugestie, v-aș recomanda să nu lăsați garda jos nici după ce faceți vaccinul, și mai ales dacă alegeți, sau nu puteți să îl faceți.
Stay safe, stay healthy!
2021-01-2025 min
The Cobweb - by Alex Do.it.GogCast - E005 - My idea for changing the world (ENG)This one's in English simply because changing the world must start with a language that is well-known on a global level. I wanted to make my idea heard in as many places as possible.
The Podcast is in Romanian. Why? Well for now, I think that my country needs this project more than other communities and I wish to give my best to help cover certain areas that the state system cannot cover, like: Feeling of trust, the ability to express yourself without being judged, sharing creative ideas and talking about subjects that are weirdly not as...
2020-09-0824 minThe GOGCastIn Conversation with Adrian Leonard.Another GOG Triathlon Club GOGcast. Father of three, Adrian Leonard talks about cold showers, training the mind, racing and much more!
2020-04-0647 min
The GOGCastThe GOG Cast - in conversation with.A chat with former 2 x European Age Group Champion and British Triathlon Age Group Athlete of the Year, mum of two, Head Coach at GOG Triathlon Club and founder of TriRox Training, Rhian Roxburgh
2020-03-241h 40The GOGCastA little trailer about the GOGcastWhat is The GOGcast? North Wales based GOG Triathlon’s very own podcast. You don’t need to be a member to hear everything triathlon and some great interviews with famous and not so famous athletes. So join your hosts John and Michelle on #thegogcast
2020-03-2300 min