- 371
- Episodes
- 9
- Transcribed
- 32
- Ratings
- Bi-weekly
- Cadence
- 2008
- First episode
- 2M
- YouTube views
About RPG Backtrack
RPG Backtrack is a podcast in which we reflect upon some of the staple titles in this wide-ranging genre.
- Publisher
- RPGamer
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- Yes
- First episode
- 26 Aug 2008
- Latest episode
- 16 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
9 of 371 episodes have a transcript.
16 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
RPG Backtrack 372 – Sidetracked by the Gold Saucer
4 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
RPG Backtrack 371 – Mana Vision
18 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
RPG Backtrack 370 – Space Oddity
Inside a recent episode
RPG Backtrack 372 – Sidetracked by the Gold Saucer
Published 16 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] One of my favorites is actually Barrett in the original. After the Midgar section, he kind of gets shunted to the background. He doesn't get a lot. And they did a lot to both because in the Corel section, which we'll get to, that was always about him. They expand that a bit. It works pretty well. But he also has a much more interesting, complex relationship with both Cloud and Red. And even like Tifa, we get more insight into, well, she's an Avalanche member too. She's the only Avalanche member in his cell left. But like... i i think especially his relationship with cloud is much more interesting in this one because they much more play on the idea that he likes cloud despite himself he doesn't want to like he sees cloud as a merc he doesn't trust him and he doesn't want to like him but as the game goes on he likes cloud quite a bit like he's you know he's he's actually a nice guy he does make friends But the more he likes cloud, the more he's like, this guy's broken. […]
Read the full transcript with a Pod Engine plan.
See plansWho has been a guest on RPG Backtrack
Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.
- Pascal
- Wheels
- David
- Joe
- Sam
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
- YouTube views
- 1,500,439
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.2 / 5
- 30 ratings
- Spotify
- 5.0 / 5
- 2 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 79 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
- Quality
- 88
- Social presence
- 0
- YouTube
- 86
- Engagement
- 89
Contact RPG Backtrack
- Guest appearances
- Books guests
Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.
Shows with a similar audience
Questions about RPG Backtrack
Who hosts RPG Backtrack?
Robert host the show. Published by RPGamer.
How often do new episodes come out?
The show publishes bi-weekly, based on its RSS feed.
Does RPG Backtrack take guests?
Yes. Guests have been identified in episode analyses.
Where can I read transcripts?
9 of 371 episodes have a transcript on Pod Engine. Full transcripts are available with a Pod Engine plan.
Host of RPG Backtrack?
Claim your podcast to manage its listing and keep your show details accurate.
Pod Engine is an independent podcast discovery and analytics service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast. Artwork and show content belong to their owners. Full legal notice.
Explore this show
Podcast research with Pod Engine