
VGO has been churning out stupidity and gaming since 2005 making it one of the longest running podcasts of all time. Hosts John “John’s Arcade” Jacobson, and comedy creator Michelle Madison, explore all things gaming from console to PC, with a healthy dose of random insanity in between the latest videogame and tech news. Live every Tuesday on Twitch.tv/johnANDmichelle, Video Game Outsiders is home... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 317 | Founded | 20 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GamesVideo GamesLeisure | |||

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Guild Wars: Reforged, Octopath Traveler 0, World of Warcraft housing, Pokemon DLC, What's in Your Fridge?, CoD season 1, Arc Raiders,
Elden Ring: Nightreign The Forsaken Hollows DLC sold 2 million, and more gaming news! Supp... more
Michelle and John Monday morning check in! Enjoy this free preview of one of our weekly bonus shows. John's parking brake and what truck he wants, Jensen on Joe and more on Nvidia, Train Dreams, Game Awards tease, and more! Get weekly bonus shows, th... more
Ash and Steel Indie RPG, more on Arc Raiders, My Wife Threw Out My Card Collection (So I Bought a Dump to Find Them All), Brotato vs Noobs are Coming, Call of Duty Zombies Arcade, Escape from Duckov, Grandpa High on Retro, more on Pokemon ZA and Kirb... more
Thanksgiving show! Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Impressions, Octopath Traveler 0 Zero Prologue, Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault, Where Winds Meet MMO and RPG, Lumines Arise, Smite 2 Moba, Risk of Rain 2: Alloyed Collective, more on Hyrule Warriors: Ag... more
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If you’ve ever wished for a gaming podcast that feels less like a show and more like a rowdy, passionate, slightly dysfunctional family dinner, then VGO is it.
For over 20 years, John and Michelle have been the perfectly mismatched duo you didn’t know you needed. Think of iconic casting like Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings or Ripley in Alien. That’s the kind of chemistry we’re talking about. They’re funny, furious, insightful, ridiculous, and refreshingly honest. One moment you’re nodding alon... more
Not terrible but some things get beaten to death and they have some wildly out of touch takes on things
I listened to these guys all the time. Have to unfollow. As michelle complains about the graphics and performance so much it gets old. Not everyone can play on top end stuff. And John just wants to play dumb noises and play music. And then Michelle yells Ang gets annoyed. Gets old listening to that all the time. If you don’t agree with Michelle then it is a big issue. Her way on reviews and if you don’t like it then you Mr dumb and don’t know games.
I always look forward to Michelle and John’s banter. Michelle has some of the best takes and never lets John get to comfortable with his fanboying for long!
Looks like Michelle is the only gamer on the podcast vs a boomer
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This podcast brings together a long-standing duo who discuss a broad array of gaming topics, including console and PC gaming, recent releases, and major events in the gaming community. Regular segments feature energetic banter and comedic exchanges, ensuring a lively atmosphere as the hosts navigate their experiences with various game genres while incorporating humorous and often chaotic commentary on gaming culture and tech news. The dynamic interplay of personal anecdotes and community engagement enhances the sense of familiarity and belonging among its listeners, creating a space where adult gamers can share insights and experiences.
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