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We love creating our own video game podcast, but we know that we are far from alone in this venture. There’s many gaming podcasts out there each with their own personality and nuanced way of talking about the variety of topics that surround the video game world. It was listening to other gaming podcasts that inspired us to start our own. Maybe you’re the same way, and you’re wondering what it takes to start a gaming podcast. If that’s you we hope this post helps you out!
We asked 6 video game podcast hosts to answer the question, “What’s one thing you wish you had known before starting a video game podcast?” We gathered responses from novice to experienced veterans. If you’re thinking of starting a video game podcast these bits of wisdom can help you in that process![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_column_text]
Hey You Video Game! (Listen)
Come up with your own style and keep your own personality. We love listening to Marc Maron, Yogscast, and My Brother My Brother & Me, but we’re not any of those people. It’s ok to imitate another, but don’t try becoming someone you’re not. The three of us (Gimmick, Lemonsmith, Virindi Puppet) are still honing in our own style of creating a podcast, and finding our own voice. Our most popular episodes are the ones in which we’re just being our own goofy self. Listeners can tell when you’re comfortable, and they know when you’re having fun. Do those two things and you’ll do just fine.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_column_text]
Cane and Rinse (Listen)
That it is vital to always record a backup.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_column_text]
Game Train Podcast (Listen)
The one thing I wish I knew before starting a video game podcast is the amount of planning and preparation that is needed for each episode. A lot of time goes into this and we are generally planning episode content several weeks out. I don’t think anyone realizes the amount of work you put in until you actually start putting content together yourself. People seem to think we just jump on the mics and go, but that is not the case at all. In saying all that, we are loving what we have been doing so far with our podcast even with the extra workload.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_column_text]
Rom of the Week (Listen)
Time. How much time it takes to do things right.
At ROM OF THE WEEK, we try our best to beat classic old school games, and add a twist of quick wit, comedy and sarcasm when we talk about our experience playing the game. We always knew it was going to take a certain amount of time to research and record the podcast, and that was easy to block out, but what we didn’t realize was how long it would take to actually replay the games! It’s funny to think about now, but we failed to realize how tough and long old retro games really can be.
When we were recording our second episode, MISSION IMPOSSIBLE for the NES, we were on day 2 of the play through and realized we weren’t going to make the release date, so we picked out an emergency game to play from a list of quick games (or so we thought!) to stay on track. It was a game called SNEAK KING.
SNEAK KING is an abomination of a game. Created and used as a Burger King promotion, this game reeks as bad as the corporate shilling oozing from the TV screen. It’s also not a short game to beat. But we didn’t know that. So five hours later the three of us were ready to break the game disk. We were only halfway through but we were done. Headaches, silence, and overall pain filled the air, and we finally had to give up. Our mission statement at the time was “we play through till we beat it”, and we failed on our second episode.
BUT we didn’t give up. We all agreed to one thing: we had to record something. So, we decided to tell the true story of what happened. We failed to beat the game, and effectively changed our mission statement from “beating” to “try to beat” these games, giving us and other interesting dynamic of “we’ll,did these idiots actually beat it this week?” It was an interesting moment and we did end up having and interesting episode.
To perform anything right, you need to make sure you have the time to do it effectively. We wish we had a little more foresight to see how much time goes into a podcast about replaying classic games, but we’re much more efficient now, and hopefully we get a little better every week![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_column_text]
Videogame Outsiders (Listen)
I wish I knew how it would impact my gaming habits! Often times I have to jump around from game to game each week, covering the latest release. Generally though, I prefer to stick with one game and play the hell out of it. While I’m not complaining, I do think it’s something people who are thinking of starting a video game podcast might consider.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_column_text]
The Gorge Podcast (Listen)
Make sure you’re promoting wherever you can. Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, Tumblr. A lot of subreddits don’t allow self promotion, but sometimes they’ll make exceptions if you’re an active user. Also, make sure you’re on iTunes, and encourage people to leave reviews. They make the podcast more noticeable.
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Are you the creator of a video game podcast? How would you answer this question? What video game podcast advice would you give? Put it in the comment below or join the discussion on Facebook!
We also put together a guide on how to start a video game podcast! If you want an easy-by-step guide on starting click here![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
