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The official podcast of Maximum Utmost, the video game website that does it like no other! Hosted by Zoey Handley and Jonathan Holmes, with bonus shows starring Jonathan's son, the show's producer Daniel, and countless guests. Updated every week! maxutmost.com/

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Latest Episodes

On this mildly belated episode of Talking to My Boy about Videogames, Jonathan and Ryan discuss the virtues of keeping your cool while trying to snap pictures of Pokemon. From there, they dig into the subtleties of Italian Brainrot and what it means ... more

We're keeping warm this winter by talking about videogames so pour a cup of cocoa and hear a bunch of thoughts on strategies for staying alive! Zoey also gives us another Duke Nukem Report, this time about "Land of the Babes", the blocky Duke Nukem g... more

This month's Currently Playing sees Daniel joined in his home studio by Kelsey Powers, a film and TV producer who has worked on Fear the Walking Dead as well as several projects for her production company Cosmic Frozen Pizza like 2024's award winning... more

Maximum Utcast returns to talk about everyone's favorite character Mike Haggar! Then Zoey and Jonathan share their game of the year picks for 2025 before diving into the deep end of point and click adventure games with illustrator Sarah Carapace. Aft... more

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Recent Guests

Kelsey Powers
Producer for Cosmic Frozen Pizza
Cosmic Frozen Pizza
Episode: Currently Playing - 19 - Mario Kart World with Kelsey Powers
Abram Buehner
Senior editor at Lost In Cult, passionate about video games and their cultural impact.
Lost In Cult
Episode: Maximum Utcast - 11 - Horny Past, Personality-Free Present, Grim Future
John-Charles Holmes
Marketing Director at The Yeti, comic artist, and contributor at Nintendo Force.
The Yeti, Nintendo Force
Episode: Maximum Utcast - 10 - Crossing Into Alternate Worlds
Tony Ponce
Writer and former contributor to Destructoid, with a unique background in baseball and gaming
Episode: Maximum Utcast - 09 - Rolling Up Rock Man
Matt Bozon
Co-founder of WayForward and creator of Shantae.
WayForward
Episode: Maximum Utcast - 07 - Shantae Advances the WayForward into Our Hearts and Minds
Mike Stagie
An experienced programmer and developer who has worked on various video games.
WayForward
Episode: Maximum Utcast - 07 - Shantae Advances the WayForward into Our Hearts and Minds
Elsa Farrin
Co-host of Stephanie Sterling's The Trash Girl Diaries and former Redneck Tonberry
Episode: Maximum Utcast - 05 - Modern Love
Allen Ortega
Marketing Lead at Mob Entertainment, passionate about Borderlands
Mob Entertainment
Episode: Maximum Utcast - 04 - Flat Butts, Borderlands Struts, and Malibu is Cut
Daniel Fox
Main brain behind the Fix Your Heart or Die podcast
Fix Your Heart or Die
Episode: Maximum Utcast - 03 - Crazy Artificial Dreams of Donkey Kong and Mina the Hollower

Hosts

Zoey Handley
Host and Co-host on various episodes, known for her humor and insights
Jonathan Holmes
Co-host and engaged voice in discussions, brings personal anecdotes and humorous critique
Daniel
Producer for the podcast and contributes to various discussions, noted for his insights on gaming

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 116 ratings
  • Great podcast

    Johnathan and Tanya are the hosts. Daniel is the magician behind the scenes pulling it all together. Good

    Topics good people.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chipizzle207
    United Statesa year ago
  • Perfection

    If we lived in a sane and reasonable society Johnathan Holmes would already be famous, but in hopes of healing the earth I shall write this review and encourage all comers to listen to his excellence

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lesibab42
    United States2 years ago
  • I Just Can’t Help It

    I’m a longtime Jonathan Holmes fan and yeah — he’s excellent. Of course he is. But I feel like Tanya is the secret sauce of this show. Not only do the two of them have fantastic chemistry, but she’s just casually one of the funniest people on the planet. And I love that neither of them are afraid to experiment with the structure of the show. TTWAV is one of my favorites!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Winter Cereal
    United States4 years ago
  • Jonathan has some troubling takes about mental health.

    Calls suicide a selfish act most recently. I dunno it’s generally a good podcast but sometimes he says some pretty upsetting things.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Horse Tickler
    Canada4 years ago
  • Very fun and compassionate.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    aerendyll
    4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the humor and chemistry between the hosts, highlighting how their personal anecdotes add depth to the discussions.
While there are positive reviews, a few listeners express concern regarding some controversial opinions shared by the host.
Some episodes are noted for their unique and heartfelt discussions, blending gaming topics with personal experiences.
The podcast has been described as insightful and engaging, especially for those invested in gaming culture and its evolution.

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Apple Podcasts
#41
Israel/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#126
Poland/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#158
Japan/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#176
New Zealand/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#196
India/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#197
Israel/Leisure

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Maximum Utcast - 13 - Sexy Adventure Games and GOTY '25
Q: Should we start doing that is my question?
It's a weird one. It's got some connotations that I'm not very comfortable with.
Maximum Utcast - 13 - Sexy Adventure Games and GOTY '25
Q: What is your favorite game of the year?
That was spoilers to anybody, like the list for game of the year isn't going to be out until Saturday, but yeah, Stray Children was my favorite game this year.
Maximum Utcast - 13 - Sexy Adventure Games and GOTY '25
Q: Did you want to talk about that? What games you liked in the last 12 months?
Last year, life was also maybe good when you looked back on the year. 2025 for games? Good.
Maximum Utcast - 09 - Rolling Up Rock Man
Q: How do you feel Udon is handling these comics so far?
I like them. It gives you a little taste of what is possible.
Maximum Utcast - 09 - Rolling Up Rock Man
Q: How do you define Mega Man?
At this moment in time, Mega Man is a marketing icon for Capcom.

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What is Maximum Utcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast celebrates the intersection of video games, personal experiences, and the broader cultural landscape surrounding gaming. Throughout various episodes, engaging topics are discussed, such as nostalgia for classic titles, analysis of contemporary gaming trends, and meaningful conversations about the relationship between gaming and storytelling. Unique to the podcast is the blend of humor and sincerity, often featuring lighthearted banter and personal stories from hosts, enhancing its relatable and entertaining nature.

A notable aspect is the inclusion of family dynamics in the discussions, with episodes including Jonathan Holmes' son, which brings a heartfelt perspective on gaming and parenting. The hosts often invite diverse gue... more

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2. Abram Buehner
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4. Tony Ponce
5. Matt Bozon
6. Mike Stagie
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8. Allen Ortega

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