Joseph Carlson

Gaming with Grief Podcast

Leisure EN ↓ 357 episodes

Between 2016-2020 I experienced an amazing amount of grief. I love games, all sorts games. Card, board, and video games. I try to examine them from a perspective of how they deal with grief and how that is articulated in the game itself.

Author

Joseph Carlson

Category

Leisure

Podcast website

www.gamingwithgrief.com

Latest episode

Jun 2, 2026

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Episodes

GwG Episode 207-The Grief of Ragnarok 07.05.2023

God of War 2018 won award after award and I think it is a great example of dealing with loss in games, did it do it the right way? God of War Ragnarok answers those questions in spades. Building upon the lessons from the last game and taking the a great end. Let’s break it all down in this episode of Gaming with Grief.

GwG Episode 206-GoW Ragnarok SPOILERCAST 30.04.2023

I finally finished the Sony Epic. Let’s talk about the fact that I was wrong in my deep-dive, but not for the wrong reasons. I didn’t know how deep this game would go. Am I glad I was wrong. Let’s talk about it.

GwG Episode 205-GoW Ragnarok Deep Dive 23.04.2023

I’m incredibly excited about where the themes of this game is going and the performances of the the two amazing leads. Let’s talk about reconciliation.

GwG Episode 204-How to Say Goodbye Spoilercast(Kindof) 16.04.2023

GwG Episode 204-How to Say Goodbye Spoilercast(Kindof) by Joseph Carlson

GwG Episode 203-How to Say Goodbye Deep Dive 09.04.2023

I’ll admit, the game is a bit abstract but I think by the end, I’ll probably end up crying.

GwG Episode 202-How to Say Goodbye and GoW-Ragnarok Early Impressions 02.04.2023

I preview both game and talk a little about the nuts and bolts for a prelude to a deep dive next week.

GwG Episode 201-The People vs. JK Rowling 26.03.2023

Avin from The Grief of Politics and I discuss the controversy surrounding Hogwarts Legacy. I think for both of us it was pretty informative.

GwG Episode 200-200th Episode Special 19.03.2023

I talk about why I do the podcast and thank everyone who has supported the show. Thank you so much.

GwG Episode 199-A Space for the Unbound Spoilercast 12.03.2023

I don’t think I’ve every whiplashed so hard before while playing a game. Let’s talk about all of it. Spoiler warning of course.

GwG Episode 198-A Space for the Unbound Redive 05.03.2023

I wanted to do a bit more research about the themes and narratives of A Space for the Unbound, enjoy.

GwG Episode 197-A Space for the Unbound Deep-Dive 26.02.2023

A short but hopefully thought provoking one.

GwG Episode 196-Brothers A Tale of Two Sons Spoilercast 19.02.2023

A pretty short, but great game. It does a few small things perfectly. I go into full spoilers here.

GwG Episode 195-Brothers A Tale of Two Sons Deep Dive 12.02.2023

I talk about where I think the game is going and survivors guilt. I hope I’m right.

GwG Episode 194-Brothers-A Tale of Two Sons and A Space for the Unbound Early Impressions 05.02.2023

I give my thought on both and hopefully it isn’t too dark, but I’ve heard excellent things about both of these games. Super excited.

GwG Episode 193 - The Banshees Of Inisherin 29.01.2023

My friend Martin is back to talk about the 2022 film The Banshees of Inisherin. We spoil it so you’ve been warned.

GwG Episode 192 - GotG Spoilercast With A Friend 22.01.2023

I finally got to sit down with Martin and talk about GotG and see what he thought about the game. Good discussion.

GwG Episode 191-DnD and the OGL 15.01.2023

Avin from The Grief of Politics and talk about all the latest DnD drama. I’m a little sick, but the episode was good.

GwG Episode 190-End of the Year 2022 Review 08.01.2023

I did it. I gave a Game of the Year out to a game that definitely deserves it but maybe flew under the radar for some people.

GwG Episode 189-GoW 2018 Deep Dive and Spoilercast 01.01.2023

I finally get around to reviewing and talking about GoW 2018. I can’t believe I didn’t do it before.

GwG Episode 188-Christmas 2022 Special Andor Finale Spoilercast 25.12.2022

Avin from The Grief of Politics and I discuss the finale, and the whole show of Andor, and how a funeral sparks a rebellion. Merry Christmas for those who celebrate. And happy Sunday if you don’t.

GwG Episode 187-Last Day of June Spoilercast 18.12.2022

I talk about the quietly shocking 2017 game Last Day of June.

GwG Episode 186-Last Day of June Deep Dive 11.12.2022

I talk about the themes and ideas that I believe The Last Day of June are using and touching on.

GwG Episode 185-The Last Day of June and GoW 2018 Early Impressions 04.12.2022

I talk about a small game called Last Day of June and the Award winning game from 2018 God of War. I can’t believe I didn’t get to that one yet so here we go.

GwG Episode 184-Gotham Knights Spoilercast 28.11.2022

Does Gotham Knights say anything new when it comes to grief, well listen and find out.

GwG Episode 183-Gotham Knights Deep Dive 20.11.2022

I talk about the themes and if the games live up to these themes before the spoiler cast.

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