The #Backlog Breakdown

About The #Backlog Breakdown

A video game podcast from a Christian perspective endeavoring to encourage and equip the church to engage the medium wisely and responsibly.

Publisher

Nate & Josh

Category

arts · leisure · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Feb 2017

Latest episode

19 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

442 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Oct 2026

   Absolum: Brilliant Combat, Complicated Story | The Backlog Breakdown Ep. 221

   Nate and Josh take on Absolum in Episode 221 of The Backlog Breakdown, exploring a fantasy beat-'em-up that combines classic side-scrolling action with roguelite progression. With comparisons to Streets of Rage 4, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, and Hades, the hosts examine what makes Absolum’s combat so satisfying. They discuss its combo systems, enemy encounters, upgrade choices, branching routes, and the progression loop that keeps each run feeling worthwhile. They also weigh in on the game’s charming art direction, soundtrack, and overall pacing. The conversation goes beyond mechanics, too. Nate and Josh consider why the story feels less successful than the gameplay and dig into the game’s factions, characters, and moral framework. From a Christian gaming perspective, they discuss themes of order and chaos, nature, magic, power, and human responsibility—and why the narrative may require discernment from some players. Their conclusion? Absolum offers an excellent gameplay experience with plenty of mechanical depth, but its storytelling may be a more complicated proposition depending on your perspective. Join The Backlog Breakdown for thoughtful conversations about video games, gaming culture, and how Christians can engage the medium wisely and well. Enjoy the episode? Follow the show, leave a rating or review, and share your thoughts on Absolum with us!

2. 

   16 Oct 2026

   Readwall Episode 1: Introduction to Redwall

   Welcome to Readwall, a new Redwall read-along podcast from Paul and Amy, now part of The Backlog Breakdown podcast feed! Join us as we explore Redwall, the classic fantasy novel by Brian Jacques. Paul returns to a story he has loved for years, while Amy experiences it for the first time. Together, they'll read and discuss the book in manageable sections, exploring its memorable characters, vivid descriptions, humor, action, and adventure without spoiling what lies ahead. In this introductory episode, we share why we're starting this read-along, talk about Brian Jacques and the inspiration behind Redwall, and explain how you can read along with us. We'll meet every two weeks to discuss our assigned reading, favorite passages, standout characters, and listener contributions. Our first reading assignment is Book One, “The Wall,” chapters 1–8, roughly 40 pages. Readers of all experience levels are welcome, including families who want to enjoy the adventure together. Have a favorite line, a question, or a reaction to share? Email us at readwallpodcast@gmail.com And join the Redwall discussion channel in The Backlog Breakdown Discord and take part in the adventure!: https://tr.ee/hcvF_eR3LB  (https://tr.ee/hcvF_eR3LB ) Pour yourself some tea, open your book, and come along to Mossflower Wood. Happy reading!

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   12 Oct 2026

   The Groks Will Cry Out | PWN Call #8

   Welcome back to PWN Call, the podcast where friends from the Play Well Network get together to talk about the video games, music, movies, books, and other media they've been enjoying lately. Expect thoughtful conversations, unexpected rabbit trails, and plenty of friendly banter along the way! In this episode, Nate, Josh, and Paul explore some surprising intersections between Christian faith and popular culture, share their latest gaming obsessions, revisit a cult-favorite comic-book adaptation, and announce an exciting new reading project. If you enjoy thoughtful conversations about games, movies, books, and the stories that shape us, subscribe and join the conversation. 🔗 Support the show, read our articles, and connect with us: https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbreakdown (https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbreakdown)

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

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