Drop In Drop Out brings together a mix of seven passionate gamers for an open and engaging conversation about video games. We share our takes on the latest releases, revisit old favorites, and discuss the trends shaping gaming culture. Whether you're here for insight, nostalgia, or just a good laugh, we hope you'll feel inspired to Drop In, listen for a while, and enjoy the ride. Drop In Drop Out is a gaming podcast where everyone's welcome—no controller required.
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Nov 13, 2026 · 1:33:54
With GTA VI dropping next week, it's time for a retrospective! Join Patrick and Blaster Goblin go thru the entire franchise in anticipation for the first game in 13 years!…
Nov 11, 2026 · 1:12:17
Patrick went to New York City for the midnight launch event of The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time and has a TON to say about it! Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of…
Nov 8, 2026 · 38:43
Josh, Kayla, and Jerica recap the first impressions of Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake!
Oct 30, 2026 · 2:34:29
With Ocarina of Time Remake dropping next week, we are discussing the BEST moment in every Zelda game! What'd we miss? Let us know in the comments! Timecodes 0:00 Pre-show begins…
Oct 29, 2026 · 1:10:00
This week, we are mourning the loss of BioWare after their closure by EA. Patrick and Jerica reminesce on the importance of their games, and how Mass Effect shaped so much of the…
Oct 21, 2026 · 1:51:29
This week, Jake and Patrick are catching up on the a ton of gaming news. Prices for next gen, graphics cards stopping production, closures. But it's not all bad news! Uncharted!…
Oct 20, 2026 · 1:48:59
The Dumpster Boy and @Thefrenchdipdesign are reviewing and spoiling Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival! Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of passionate gamers for an open…
Oct 16, 2026 · 1:29:57
Mark Delaney of GameSpot drops in this week to talk about the history of horror games, and how we almost lost them to the action genre. Make sure you check out Mark's work over…
Oct 14, 2026 · 1:30:53
Let's talk about EVERYTHING in Control Resonant! Light spoilers to start, check the timecodes for full spoilers! Timecodes High level thoughts - 7:00 Spoilers begin - mostly…
Oct 9, 2026 · 2:04:35
What is the BEST Video Game Villain? We pit 32 of them against each other in a video game VILLAINS bracket to crown the ultimate winner. What would you choose? Timecodes: 2:05 -…
Oct 2, 2026 · 1:24:57
This week we are joined by Madeline to talk about the games that still haunt them. From games that disappeared to games that scarred them as kids. We made sure to kick off…
Oct 2, 2026 · 22:32
Thanks to Fuse Games and Secret Mode for the advanced copy of Star Wars: Galactic Racer! Jaketwitchin provides his review of the the return of pod racing in a Burnout coat of…
Sep 30, 2026 · 1:51:51
This week, we are breaking down the entire Resident Evil (2026) film in a SAVE TRASH CINEMA TAKEOVER! Our favorite Dumpster Boy Kamen runs the show with special guests Cameron…
Sep 28, 2026 · 14:22
Thanks to popagenda for providing us with early access to review Toem 2! Patrick and Jerica give their quick thoughts in this surprise of 2026. #gaming #videogames #toem2 Drop-In…
Sep 25, 2026 · 1:15:58
This week, we breakdown our thoughts on Control Resonant (SO FAR), Wolverine and The Blood of Dawnwalker. 1 of these is NOT like the other! Timecodes 2:17 - Control Resonant…
Sep 23, 2026 · 1:21:06
This week, Tamoor drops in to talk about the update from Xbox as they close Halo Studios, get rid of Ninja Theory, and shuffle a bunch of other studios around. Plus, what in the…
Sep 18, 2026 · 1:26:54
Control Resonant releases NEXT WEEK, so we are going discussing what got us to this point in the history of Remedy Entertainment and the Remedyverse. Timecodes 0:00 Start Drop-In…
Sep 17, 2026 · 59:32
This week, Gianni from The Content Mill drops in to talk all things Physint, Blizzcon, and to catch up on what we've been playing! Quick note, there was a weird audio thing with…
Sep 10, 2026 · 1:51:17
TWO NINTENDO DIRECTS! Jake and Patrick deep dive both of the direct presentations from this week. What they're excited about, what didn't work for them, and more! Timecodes 0:00…
Sep 9, 2026 · 1:15:23
Nintendo's 40th anniversary Zelda Direct, Xbox Cloud gaming, PLUS an Onimusha Way of the Sword REVIEW. Lock in gamers, its Spotlight Games episode 220 Timecodes What we've been…
Sep 4, 2026 · 1:30:24
Jerica and Jordan are dropping in this week to talk all about the new games and demos they've been checking out as we start the insanity known as September 2026 releases. 0:00 -…
Sep 2, 2026 · 1:22:09
We are getting TWO State of Play presentations from PlayStation later this week, so we predict what we might (or might not) see! Plus, we have more GTA 6 news, Xbox is changing…
Aug 28, 2026 · 1:25:10
We react to today's GTA 6 new gameplay trailer! We're talking first impressions, the details that caught us off guard and what surprised us in a good way. What impressed us? What…
Aug 26, 2026 · 1:14:50
Let's do a Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 breakdown! Plus, we catch up on what we've been playing. Timecodes What we've been playing - 6:07 Gamescom breakdown - 23:45 Drop-In…
Aug 21, 2026 · 1:56:04
This week, Rahul Kohli drops in to discuss video games that SHOULD... get a remake, get a reboot, have been game of the year, and many more categories! Timecodes 0:00 Start 1:35…
Aug 19, 2026 · 1:05:24
GTA 6 gameplay has leaked, and Kingdom Hearts 4 has a new trailer! Plus, Patrick and Kamen cover the rest of this week's gaming news Timecodes What we've been playing - 6:55 KH…
Aug 14, 2026 · 1:35:49
This episode is about lying! Kamen takes us on a deep dive surrounding the most egregious lies developers and industry folk ever passed along to gamers. From lies Developers told…
Aug 13, 2026 · 41:10
Patrick and Jake played Duskfade and share their thoughts in this bonus drop! Thanks to Fireshine for the review codes! Timecodes 2:40 Review begins 31:10 Kingdom Hearts aside…
Aug 6, 2026 · 1:18:36
This week, The Dumpster Boy and Jerica reunite to talk about butts in video games with the latest Wolverine news. Plus, God of War is recasting, and more video game news! Drop-In…
Aug 6, 2026 · 52:56
Lucy James drops in this week to talk all about her newest venture, lookingfor.game! We talk about her career, and what inspired her to start championing indies full time.…
Jul 31, 2026 · 1:49:16
There are SO MANY GAMES coming out the rest of the year. This week, Jerica and Patrick are making a "back to school" plan for the fall - what are we playing, what are we…
Jul 29, 2026 · 1:05:58
God of War Laufey has a release date, there's ANOTHER God of War game in the works, Xbox wants to push ads on gamers, and more gaming news with Mando aka @chancletamangu!…
Jul 24, 2026 · 1:40:01
This week we're talking about the game developers that have earned our trust. The studios that can announce a logo, a teaser, or even just a name, and we're already sold. We…
Jul 22, 2026 · 1:14:31
This week, The Dumpster Boy and Jerica cover Bethesda's announcements of their remasters, new games, and more. Plus, Nintendo is NOT your uncle, and everything is getting more…
Jul 19, 2026 · 1:55:18
Halo: Campaign Evolved is ready to drop like some kinda shock trooper from orbit, so what better time than now to look back at the series?? Jake, Cog, and special guest Heroic…
Jul 15, 2026 · 1:08:06
This week, Kate from No Small Games drops in to talk about this week's news, and some upcoming must play indie games! Timecodes Meet Kate from No Small Games - 5:42 What we're…
Jul 10, 2026 · 2:10:31
July is a DRY month for releases, so Kamen, Kayla and Patrick have put together a BEEFY list of hidden gems you can be playing right now until your most anticipated games come…
Jul 8, 2026 · 1:07:59
It seems Xbox's mission is to systematically destroy the games industry! Kamen and Patrick breakdown Xbox's massive layoffs, and the fallout (so far!) from it. Timecodes What…
Jul 5, 2026 · 1:26:42
We discuss the news of PlayStation stopping physical games in 2028, and the next Xbox reportedly having no option of a disc drive, and take a trip down memory lane and appreciate…
Jul 1, 2026 · 1:08:15
This week, @Thefrenchdipdesign drops in to talk gaming news! Xbox is closing more studios, the PS6 is apparently going to cost a thousand bucks, and all the other gaming news of…
Jun 26, 2026 · 1:34:46
The video game industry has been in a really bad way for quite some time, and it feels like it's only getting worse. Jake and Patrick break down Bungie layoffs, Xbox price…
Jun 24, 2026 · 1:08:19
Patrick gives his impressions on Dave the Diver's In The Jungle DLC, Kamen gives his thoughts on The Adventures of Elliot, AND we talk about this week's news. Steam Machine's…
Jun 19, 2026 · 1:50:11
The Switch 2 released just over a year ago, so Patrick, Jake and Cog are reviewing it's first year on the market! The games, the directs, and the future - how's it looking?…
Jun 17, 2026 · 1:22:01
Patrick and Kamen reunite for a bummer of an episode. Several Xbox studios are fighting to stay open and buy back their independence from Xbox, so we discuss the fallout.…
Jun 12, 2026 · 1:37:08
With Summer Game Fest behind us and an idea on what's releasing the rest of the year, it's time to fill out our Fantasy Critic teams for 2026! We drafted the first half at the…
Jun 11, 2026 · 2:32:16
Summer Game Fest 2026 is over, so it's time to grade all the announcements/reveals! We break down several categories and discuss what stood out, what didn't, and everything in…
Jun 5, 2026 · 1:29:02
What's the best game reveal of all time? TheFrenchDipDesign drops in to help The Dumpster Boy and Patrick discuss the ones that have stuck out to them in gaming history! Let us…
Jun 3, 2026 · 1:29:26
Patrick has RETURNED and we are breaking down everything announced at PlayStation's State of Play to kick off Summer Game Fest 2026. What did you think of the announcements?…
May 29, 2026 · 2:00:04
The biggest week in gaming is here, and we're putting our reputations on the line. This week on Drop-In Drop-Out, the gang predictions for Summer Game Fest 2026, the Xbox…
May 27, 2026 · 1:13:41
Patrick is out so our very own Dumpster Boy has recruited the Dumpster Diva (perhaps that's Jerica) to talk about a TON of video game news! Timecodes Intro - 0:00 What we're…
May 22, 2026 · 1:50:42
... and technically, the best games based on tv shows too, but that's not as flashy in the title! This week, Jake, Jerica and Kayla drop in to talk all about the best crossovers…
May 20, 2026 · 1:32:22
This week, JakeTwitchin and Blaster Goblin, aka JAKEBLASTIN, take us through what they've been playing, and this week's gaming news Timecodes Forza Horizon 6 impressions - 3:40…
May 15, 2026 · 1:39:02
WHY DO GAMES DO THIS? This week, we're discussing our gaming pet peeves. Those things that just grind our gears in a video game no matter how good the rest of the game is. What…
May 13, 2026 · 53:37
Nintendo shadow dropped a Star Fox 64 remake direct, Ken Levine talked about Judas again, and more gaming news from this week! Timecodes Beginning of episode - 0:00 What we're…
May 11, 2026 · 1:18:08
This week, Greg Miller from @KindaFunnyGames drops in to talk about our gaming firsts! What were your gaming firsts? The categories are below - comment your answers, or join our…
May 8, 2026 · 1:55:02
Forza Horizon 6 is right around the corner, so we are talking ALL about racing games to build the hype. Are you picking up Forza Horizon 6 later this month? Timecodes Topic start…
May 6, 2026 · 1:08:17
We've played Saros and IT HAS DELIVERED. Patrick gives you his in depth thoughts on PlayStation's latest, plus we break down Gamestop trying to acquire eBay, another gaming…
May 1, 2026 · 1:33:58
007 First Light is around the corner, so this week Jake and Patrick are sharing memories through the franchise from it's beginning on the n64 to now. How hyped are you for First…
Apr 29, 2026 · 1:19:31
This week, The Dumpster Boy and Jerica review Pragmata, and discuss the latest Microsoft and PlayStation news! Timecodes What we're playing - 12:30 Mouse P.I for Hire review -…
Apr 24, 2026 · 1:26:45
This week, JK! Games! took over Drop-in Drop-out… Backlog of Doom is back, and we're diving into the games we started and never finished—calling each other out and deciding what…
Apr 22, 2026 · 1:08:31
This week, CEO of Playground Productions Lindsay Barnett joins us to share how she brought Backyard Sports back into our lives, and where they are headed with a brand new game on…
Apr 17, 2026 · 1:42:19
What's the best video game remake? Remaster? Let's decide! BlasterGoblin drops in this week to discuss all things remakes and remasters. Plus, we decide which ones are the best!…
Apr 15, 2026 · 1:13:04
This week, BlasterGoblin drops in to talk about Xbox news - Game Pass maybe getting a price drop, and former Bethesda exec Pete Hines had a bad time with Xbox. Audio re-uploaded…
Apr 14, 2026 · 43:18
We've been playing Replaced and are here to share our first spoiler-free impressions. Blending stunning 2.5D pixel art with cinematic presentation, time based combat, and…
Apr 10, 2026 · 2:07:30
What is the best year ever in gaming? TheFrenchDipDesign drops in this week to help us decide! Each of us bring our favorite year of gaming to the table, along with the games…
Apr 8, 2026 · 1:53:13
In episode 200, Patrick and Kamen reminisce on the last 5 years of the show, and do a special version of the original Spotlight awards show: The Golden Beefies. Plus, we announce…
Apr 3, 2026 · 1:38:27
We watched Super Mario Galaxy on release day, and we have a lot of thoughts. In this episode we walk you through the main story beats of the movie and share our commentary as…
Mar 27, 2026 · 1:34:08
7s get a bad rap. So let's celebrate how GOOD a 7 can be by compiling a bunch of games with an average of 70-79 on sites like metacritic and opencritic?! What would your team of…
Mar 20, 2026 · 1:51:04
We are pitting 32 Pokemon against each other in a March Madness styled bracket. Which Pokemon will be crowned the victor? Timecodes Round 1 - 8:00 Sweet 16 - 58:30 Elite 8 -…
Mar 13, 2026 · 1:43:41
We LOVE Japanese role playing games! Kamen leads a panel including Jake and Cog through a retrospective and discussion about the best JRPGs of all time. 0:00 Intro 4:41 JRPG…
Mar 6, 2026 · 1:23:02
Pokemon Pokopia, Planet of Lana 2, Marathon, Slay The Spire 2 - what a week for new releases! Patrick, Jerica and Cog breakdown their thoughts on all these games so far in this…
Feb 28, 2026 · 1:10:55
Jake Jerica and Patrick join foces once again to talk about SO MANY VIDEO GAMES! Previews, reviews, and first impressions of: 0:00 Intro 3:30 Resident Evil Requiem 22:10 Pokemon…
Feb 21, 2026 · 1:15:25
It's been a WEEK for gaming. Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond are out at Xbox, PlayStation closed down Bluepoint, and Nintendo leaked some new (old) Pokemon games. Emergency pod: GO!…
Feb 20, 2026 · 2:34:59
Resident Evil Reqiuem launches NEXT WEEK, so we are doing a retrospective of the entire Resident Evil franchise with Blaster Goblin! What's your favorite Resident Evil game?…
Feb 13, 2026 · 1:50:58
PlayStations February 2026 State of Play happened, and we have THOUGHTS! We breakdown every game shown, give our overall thoughts, and talk about PlayStation as a whole. What did…
Feb 10, 2026 · 49:20
The goal is simple: take down The Boss in a video game trivia battle. If you'd like to watch the YouTube version for round 2's visuals, here's the link! Episode 1's Boss:…
Feb 6, 2026 · 1:52:42
Jake Jerica and Cog gather here before you to discuss a very busy day of gaming news and announcements! A Baldur's Gate 3 TV series with Craig Mazin moving forward at HBO, a…
Feb 4, 2026 · 1:02:03
To kick off our 1-year anniversary IN PERSON stream, we had to start with 2026 Fantasy Critic! If you don't know what Fantasy Critic is, we each pick video games expected to come…
Jan 30, 2026 · 1:53:20
Twitch/Youtube SUPERSTAR Shea_Noelle joins Jake to talk all about her first experience with Final Fantasy in the form of Final Fantasy VII Remake. We talk spoilers for ONLY Final…
Jan 23, 2026 · 1:44:12
Xbox hosted another Developer_Direct, showcasing Forza Horizon 6, Beast of Reincarnation, KILN, and Fable. Patrick, Jerica and Jake breakdown each of the games, AND go deep down…
Jan 16, 2026 · 1:57:41
What are your earliest gaming memories? This week, Patrick, Kayla, and Jake go full nostalgia and talk about the beginning of games for them - from CD-ROMs to Atari joysticks.…
Jan 9, 2026 · 1:40:55
What are the 10 best winter video games? Well, let's just say, there are more games to choose from then you think. Patrick, Cognitive Clips and the Dumpster Boy, with the help of…
Jan 9, 2026 · 1:51:26
What is Drop-In Drop-Out's Game of the Year for 2025? Well let's figure it out! All of us combined our top 10 games of 2025 into one list to decide our collective top 10…
Dec 26, 2025 · 2:33:50
Step aside Geoff Keighley, there's a new awards show in town! We present the first annual INNYs, where we decide what was "In" this year in video games! What categories should we…
Dec 19, 2025 · 1:24:46
Gianni + Shea drop in for the final episode of Hey! Deez Games Are Pretty Good, Huh? A Hades and Hades 2 Podcast for a full spoilercast! It's not full spoilers from the jump, so…
Dec 18, 2025 · 1:49:09
It's time for the Secret Santa Special! Each of us were assigned another member of DIDO to play a game in secret for - a game they love that we haven't played. We were tasked…
Dec 12, 2025 · 1:49:13
Patrick, Jerica and Jake breakdown all the winners and announcements at the 2025 Game Awards! Timecodes Overall show impressions - 3:20 Winners breakdown - 7:55 Announcements…
Dec 7, 2025 · 1:22:43
The internet has lost it's mind about Metroid Prime 4: Beyond's desert and NPCs. We've been playing it, so we have the full report! Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of…
Dec 6, 2025 · 2:53:56
Jake and Patrick are here to bring you the first-annual Non-ies; a night to crown our favorite non-2025 video games we played this year, and non-gaming media we consumed! What…
Nov 27, 2025 · 1:12:13
This week, we are rebranding Thanksgiving as a gamer holiday! We build our table of Thanksgiving foods as video games. What'd we miss? Timecodes Intros - 1:15 Appetizers - 8:55…
Nov 21, 2025 · 1:48:14
The Game Awards are nearly upon us, and we have our nominees.... it's time to DIDO to weigh in! Did Keighley & friends get it right this year? FIND OUT! Timecodes 0:00:00 - Intro…
Nov 14, 2025 · 56:57
Lumines Arise is finally out, and it's one of the best puzzle games of all time. The natural evolution of both Lumines AND Tetris Effect Connected. Jake and Patrick were able to…
Nov 14, 2025 · 1:17:21
The Game Awards are next month, so we are predicting what announcements we expect to see at the biggest night in gaming! What do you think we will see at the show? Timecodes…
Nov 7, 2025 · 1:32:04
What would happen if a Victorian child was witness to video games? And moreso, what video games would we show them to melt their brains? We have the definitive list! Timecodes…
Oct 31, 2025 · 1:29:14
Xbox news is often terrifying, but this year has been their most horrifying yet. Jake, Jerica and Josh get together to talk about Halo going multiplatform, GamePass price hikes,…
Oct 29, 2025 · 40:14
Thank you to AdHoc Studio for giving us a review copy of Dispatch! We stay spoiler free in this review of episodes 3 and 4. We will be dropping reviews each week as new episodes…
Oct 24, 2025 · 1:18:19
Spooky season ISN'T OVER, so we are bringing you the best FREE horror games out there right now. What did we miss? Timecodes Housekeeping - 5:10 Free games discussion - 8:43…
Oct 22, 2025 · 51:58
Keeper is here, and both Jake and Patrick have locked in and rolled credits. There is TONS to talk about, so we hopped on and had a spoiler filled discussion and gave our review.…
Oct 21, 2025 · 40:00
Thank you to AdHoc Studio for giving us a review copy of Dispatch! We stay spoiler free in this review of episodes 1 and 2. We will be dropping reviews each week as new episodes…
Oct 18, 2025 · 59:29
Two of our most anticipated games of the year have arrived! Both Keeper and Pokemon Legends: ZA are taking over our lives... Jake, Cog, and Jerica are here to talk about them.…
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