A bi-weekly video game book club that takes a deep look at one game every episode. We discuss the literary elements, philosophical ideas, and game design decisions that make games great while keeping things funny and friendly. Tune in for some close readings of your favorite games! Email us at deeplistenspodcast@gmail.com
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A bi-weekly video game book club that takes a deep look at one game every episode. We discuss the literary elements, philosophical ideas, and game design decisions that make games great while keeping things funny and friendly. Tune in for some close readings of your favorite games! Email us at deeplistenspodcast@gmail.com
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Recent Episodes
July 23, 2026
Off the Deep End Episode 75: Baroque
<p>The Summer of Sting heats up with another spicy obscure video game, and this time Off the Deep End drags Jeff Rud back in front of a microphone to talk all about it! How much "Big Saturn Energy" can one video game exude? How does Baroque stack up in the context of modern Roguelike video games? Expect the answers to those questions, and many more questions you weren't asking in this thrilling episode!</p> <p>See the entire Off The Deep Ends ranked list at <a href= "http://bit.ly/otderank">http://bit.ly/otderank</a></p> <p>Find OTDE's theme music and more at <a href= "https://supersex-420.bandcamp.com/">https://supersex-420.bandcamp.com/</a></p> <p>If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens">https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens</a></p> <p>If you like our new art and want to commission some of your own, reach out to Tyler at <a href= "https://tylerorbin.net/">tylerorbin.net</a></p> <p> </p>
July 16, 2026
Episode 268: We All Have Crabs In Another Crab's Treasure
<p>In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Another Crab's Treasure! We cover the game's simplified souls-like gameplay, Banjo-Kazooie-esque collecting, and revolutionary story. And I mean that literally! Turns out this cute game is about violent politican and social upheval! It really goes places!</p> <p>If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens">https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens</a></p> <p>If you like our new art and want to commission some of your own, reach out to Tyler at <a href="http://tylerorbin.net/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=http://tylerorbin.net&source=gmail&ust=1650667406240000&usg=AOvVaw2PmhkQQM8gVp7aD9mk-PQN">tylerorbin.net</a></p>
July 9, 2026
Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis Still Exists... For Now
<p>In this episode Gino, Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED-, and Jeff discuss Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis. they discuss the game's unfortunate gacha systems, its rehashed stories, and its zany character costumes. This episode was recorded before the news about the planned end date for Ever Crisis so the hosts discuss whether this game will need to stick around because it contains stories from other defunct games. We also discuss what it means to experience FF VII primarily through this game. </p> <p>Check out the current ranking of Fantasies here: <a href= "https://deeplistens.libsyn.com/bit.ly/deepfinal">bit.ly/deepfinal</a></p> <p>If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens">https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens</a></p> <p>If you like our new art and want to commission some of your own, reach out to Tyler at <a href="http://tylerorbin.net/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=http://tylerorbin.net&source=gmail&ust=1650667406240000&usg=AOvVaw2PmhkQQM8gVp7aD9mk-PQN">tylerorbin.net</a></p> <p> </p>
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