Gaming the System

About Gaming the System

Presented by Game Quitters, Gaming the System is the essential podcast for gamers, parents, and families navigating video game addiction, excessive screen time, and phone addiction in our digital age. Whether you're struggling with gaming disorder, concerned about your child's internet safety, or seeking guidance on modern parenting, this show provides practical strategies to help you find balance and thrive in our tech-centric world. Each week, we explore the intersection of technology and mental health, covering everything from video game addiction recovery stories to screen time management techniques. Our episodes feature expert insights on internet safety for families, digital wellness strategies, and real-world solutions for overcoming phone addiction and gaming-related challenges. Join us as we tackle industry news, examine the psychology behind addictive game mechanics, and spotlight solutions to addressing gaming disorder. Most importantly, we share inspiring stories of people who've transformed their relationship with technology and now live lives they're proud of. Gaming the System isn't about eliminating technology—it's about mastering it. Perfect for concerned parents seeking digital parenting advice, gamers looking to establish healthier habits, and anyone wanting to create sustainable boundaries with screens and technology.

Publisher

Game Quitters

Category

education · leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 May 2017

Latest episode

9 Aug 2025

Latest episodes

111 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Aug 2025

   Is My Son Addicted to Gaming? (9 Question Test)

   Here are 9 questions to ask yourself as a parent to determine if your son has a gaming addiction, or just a regular gaming hobby. Resources: Book a Gameplan Strategy Call (https://gamequitters.com/apply) Take our video game addiction quiz (https://gamequitters.com/video-game-addiction-test-for-gamers/) Guide to Video Game Addiction (https://gamequitters.com/video-game-addiction/) Game Quitters Forum (https://forum.gamequitters.com/) Game Quitters Discord (https://discord.gg/gamequitters) How to Quit Gaming (https://gamequitters.com/respawn) Want to find more Game Quitters? Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/gamequitters) Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/gamequitters) Subscribe on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTbbu5C5sq9VStQD2gvIN_g?sub_confirmation=1) Listen to more episodes (https://gamingthesystem.transistor.fm/)

2. 

   8 Aug 2025

   Nintendo is Worse Than We Thought (Greed & Lies)

   The classic Nintendo that everyone fell in love with has changed for the worse recently. Here are three reasons why. Resources: Book a Gameplan Strategy Call (https://gamequitters.com/apply) Take our video game addiction quiz (https://gamequitters.com/video-game-addiction-test-for-gamers/) Guide to Video Game Addiction (https://gamequitters.com/video-game-addiction/) Game Quitters Forum (https://forum.gamequitters.com/) Game Quitters Discord (https://discord.gg/gamequitters) How to Quit Gaming (https://gamequitters.com/respawn) Want to find more Game Quitters? Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/gamequitters) Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/gamequitters) Subscribe on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTbbu5C5sq9VStQD2gvIN_g?sub_confirmation=1) Listen to more episodes (https://gamingthesystem.transistor.fm/)

3. 

   28 Jul 2025

   I Ranked the BEST Summer Hobbies (Tier List)

   In this episode I share 28 of the best summer hobbies, ranked from worst to best using a tier list. Instead of gaming and doomscrolling, use these to have the best summer yet! Resources: Book a Gameplan Strategy Call (https://gamequitters.com/apply) Take our video game addiction quiz (https://gamequitters.com/video-game-addiction-test-for-gamers/) Guide to Video Game Addiction (https://gamequitters.com/video-game-addiction/) Game Quitters Forum (https://forum.gamequitters.com/) Game Quitters Discord (https://discord.gg/gamequitters) How to Quit Gaming (https://gamequitters.com/respawn) Want to find more Game Quitters? Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/gamequitters) Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/gamequitters) Subscribe on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTbbu5C5sq9VStQD2gvIN_g?sub_confirmation=1) Listen to more episodes (https://gamingthesystem.transistor.fm/)

Who has been a guest on Gaming the System

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Jaden "Wolfiez" Ashman
• A researcher
• Industry experts
• Gamers
• Game Quitters

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

5,700,346

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

24 ratings

Spotify

4.3 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 84 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

94

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

92

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Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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