Play Along Podcast

From street urchine to battle mage! On this week’s episode, Jared, Ky, and Ben are discuss their initial first few hours with Immortals of Aveum! They discuss the plot, the early gameplay and theories for where this is all going! Why are we fighting an Everwar? Can we actually trust our comrades? And what is so special about Jak? Find all of our socials and join our Discord here: ⁠⁠https://linktr....

We entered the desert… and somehow had a good time. On this week’s ShameCube, Jared, Ky, and Ben dive into The Scorpion King on the Nintendo GameCube — a game we fully expected to roast, but ended up… kinda enjoying? The boys break down the combat, the goofy charm, and the retro jank that somehow works in the game’s favour. Is it perfect? Absolutely not. Is it way better than it has any right to b...

On this months episode of Get Rec'd, Ben is joined by content creator Chewy to discuss their times with Bioshock Infinite and Citizen Sleeper 2! You can find Chewy's content here! IG: https://www.instagram.com/chewy.games?hl=en Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chewygames04 Find all of our socials, as well as our discord server here!:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/PlayAlongPo...

Mick reaches the end of the line ... On this week’s episode, Jared, Ky, and Ben are joined by Chrissy, aka Pointyclick Reader, to discuss the final chapters of The Drifter. They discuss the final puzzles, their thoughts on the plot, and discuss how The Drifter compares to other point-and-click games. What’s is the truth with the woman in the secret room? How does Mick's ability to phase-flip f...

Our survery says!!! On this week’s episode, Jared, Ky, and Ben switch things up with a full‑blown Family Feud–style showdown. Jared and Ky go head‑to‑head in a battle of instincts, wild guesses, and questionable confidence as they try to predict the top survey answers submitted by you, the audience! Who will crumble under the pressure? Who will overthink every question? Tune in to find out! Find a...

Everything is about to blow… On this week’s episode, Jared, Ky, and Ben push deeper into their book‑club playthrough of The Drifter, covering Chapters 5, 6, and 7. The boys break down the brutal revelations, the escalating danger, and the moment the story quite literally goes nuclear. What’s really happening inside the Trinity facility? Why does every clue point to something far bigger — and far m...

On this months episode of Get Rec'd, Jared is joined by Twitch streamer and podcaster Kay (aka MoondustCappuccino) to discuss Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky and Little Goody Two Shoes! You can find Kay and her content at these links! Twitch - https://shorturl.at/p1m5W Instagram - https://shorturl.at/3GcnE Youtube - https://shorturl.at/8NjLn Find all of our socials, as well as our di...

The mystery only gets deeper… On this week’s episode, Jared, Ky, and Ben continue their book‑club playthrough of The Drifter, diving into Chapters 2, 3, and 4. The boys break down the new characters, the escalating tension, and the strange turns the story takes as more pieces of the puzzle fall into place. Are these clues connected? Is something bigger at play? And why does every answer raise even...

The night that changed everything… On this week’s episode, Jared, Ky, and Ben kick off their new book‑club series: The Drifter. The boys dive into the Prologue and Chapter 1, unpacking the brutal opening, the early twists, and the theories already forming. Is this time travel? A memory loop? A bootstrap paradox? Tune in to hear their first impressions and wild speculation. Find all of our socials...

This week, Jared hosts a (sort of) Jeopardy‑style trivia showdown where Ky and Ben go head‑to‑head! Each round, they’ll hear a bizarrely written Steam description and try to guess the game before the other does. Chaos, confusion, and questionable knowledge await — who will come out on top?! Find all of our socials and join our Discord here: https://linktr.ee/PlayAlongPodcast New episodes every Tue...

Time to release your inner edgellord! This week on ShameCube, we get edgey as we play through Shadow the Hedgehog (Metacritic score of 51). Jared, Ky, and Ben discuss their time with this dark and gritty take on a Sonic game. They discuss guns, evil plans, and the game's built in morality storyline. Find all of our socials as well as our discord server here!: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Shroud makes his move, and a final battle begins! On this week's episode Jared, Ky and Ben are joined by Sam of Fake Gamer Girls as they wrap up their time with Dispatch! They discuss the overall plot, thoughts on the cast, and their overall experience before we reveal Ky's main series! You can find Fake Gamer Girls here: ⁠⁠https://fakegamergirls.com/ Find all of our socials as well as our...

On this months episode of Get Rec'd, Ben is joined by Dave Jackson from Tales From the Backlog to talk Superliminal and Devotion! You can find Dave and his podcast ⁠ here! ⁠ Find all of our socials, as well as our discord server here!:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/PlayAlongPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Episodes of this podcast go up every Tuesday...

“The person who helps others simply because it should or must be done, and because it is the right thing to do, is indeed without a doubt, a real superhero." - Stan Lee On this week's episode Jared, Ky and Ben are joined by CGDannyB as they continue their playthrough of Dispatch! They discuss an interesting bar fight, new gameplay mechanics and what is probably one of the coldest line del...

Happy birthday to the Gameboy Advance. In this week's episode, we are celebrating 25 years of the Gameboy Advance by going over some of the titles on the system we think hold up well in 2026. From main series like Pokemon, to some hidden gems, the Gameboy Advance was full of fun experiences and worlds to explore. These are all great games to check out if you haven't. Find all of our socials as wel...

Who will be the first hero cut from the Z-Team? In this week's episode Jared, Ky, and Ben continue their journey through dispatch! Joined by Nick (Friday Night Gamecast) the guys discuss their thoughts on the Z-Team and how they are progressing, the relationship paths that they chose, and who they cut from the Z-Team! You can find all of Friday Night Gamecast's content here! https://linktr...

In this week's episode the boys celebrate 300 episodes of Play Along Podcast by doing the only logical thing: playing the video game tie in to the movie 300! Jared, Ky, Ben and guest Bill Barber (Gaming & Collecting Podcast) discuss their time with this PSP exclusive as well as other things such as retro game collecting, the PSP in general, and what Bill considers to be the weirdest game i...

In this month's Get Rec'd episode, Jared is joined by Claire from Date with Us Podcast to swap video game recommendations and discuss Stray & Boyfriend Dungeon!! It's a long one folks so strap in, grab a snack, and enjoy this awesome episode. Find Claire and her streams here! Find Date with Us Podcast here! Find all of our socials as well as our discord server here!: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

A first day at a new job is always stressful! In this week's episode Jared, Ky, and Ben begin their playthrough of the 2025 episodic superhero (kinda) game, Dispatch! The guys discuss their thoughts on the art style, quick-time events, and overall first impressions! Find all of our socials as well as our discord server here!: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/PlayA...

In this weeks episode Jared, Ky, and Ben revisit their first ever game for the podcast; Ocarina of Time. With the Zelda franchise turning 40 this year, and it being Play Along Podcast's 5th anniversary, what better way to celebrate! The boys discuss jumping back into the game that started it all, as well as where they think the franchise will go next! Find all of our socials, as well as our di...

In this definitive finale, Jared, Ky, and Ben are joined by Jordan of Cognitive clips to navigate the harrowing revelations of Chapter 9 and witness the final evolution of the ALLMOTHER’s legacy. As the cycle of the Iris finally breaks—or begins anew—we dissect the ultimate choice: is it better to live in a beautiful lie or die for a terrifying truth? You can find Jordan and his podcast/content he...

In this month’s episode of Get Rec'd , Ben is joined by Kate Hunter of No Small Games to swap recommendations and dissect the eerie, "deadly lawn maintenance" mystery of GRUNN alongside the neon-soaked, intergalactic guitar odyssey of The Artful Escape . Whether you’re looking to uncover rural secrets or melt faces in a cosmic fever dream, we’ve got your backlog covered. Find Kate an...

A new character enters the story, and things take an explosive turn! This week, Jared, Ky, and Ben are joined by Rick Firestone (Pixel Project Radio) to continue their journey through 1000xRESIST. The group discuss the new character, a massive lore dump, socio-political tension and yet another massive twist! You can find Rick and his podcast here ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/pixelprojectradio⁠⁠ Find all of...

It's only five dollars. Jared, Ky, and Ben are diving deep into the Steam "$5 and Under" category to see what kind of treasures (and terrors) they can find. The challenge? Pick a budget title and pitch it to the rest of the crew. From high-art cult classics to the deeply surreal, this week’s recommendations prove that a low price tag doesn't mean low impact. Find all of our socia...

A communion with the Knower reveals a new aspect of the Allmother to Watcher... This week, Jared, Ky, and Ben are joined by Matt Storm (aka Stormageddon) to continue their journey through 1000xRESIST. The group discuss the growing plot of the game, what the revelations mean going forward, and the dynamics of romance in a commune of clones. Find Matt and all of their links here!: ⁠https://linktr.ee...