Podcast Overview
<p><strong>A conversational video game podcast that asks the question to fans, creators and our host “why we play”.</strong></p>
Language
🇺🇲
Publishing Since
11/13/2025
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Recent Episodes
July 10, 2026
Why We Play - Taye Talks and his journey from Nigeria to Ireland to Mass Effect
<p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Taye from Taye Talks joined Todd to discuss how his gaming past was influenced by his journey from Nigeria to Ireland. We chat about how he picks the games he plays, his interest in the business side of gaming and what he'll be playing the rest of the year. <br><br>Check out Taye Talks at <a href="http://youtube.com/@TayeTalks">youtube.com/@TayeTalks</a><br><br>Follow us at: <a target="_blank" href="https://bsky.app/profile/thefandomfoundry.bsky.social">@thefandomfoundry</a> , <a target="_blank" href="https://toddoxtra.bsky.social/">@toddoxtra</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.threads.com/@toxtra">@toxtra</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/tairebo.bsky.social">@tairebo</a></p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Check out our website for this podcast and many others <a href="https://thefandomfoundry.com/">https://thefandomfoundry.com/</a></p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Subscribe to our Podcast network Feed on Apple, Youtube and all other services</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Join our discord for all the fun discussions - <a href="https://discord.gg/2MvwTMya">https://discord.gg/2MvwTMya</a></p>
June 22, 2026
Why We Play - Marcus O'Neill, the fantasy critic guru
<p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Marcus O'Neill joined Todd to discuss his gaming history and how became a host of a Fantasy Critic podcast. <br><br>Check out all of Marcus' podcasts including Tiny Game Chronicles, HypeFactor & Brothers From Another Mothership: <br><br>Follow us at: <a target="_blank" href="https://bsky.app/profile/thefandomfoundry.bsky.social">@thefandomfoundry</a> , <a target="_blank" href="https://toddoxtra.bsky.social/">@toddoxtra</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.threads.com/@toxtra">@toxtra</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/marcusoneill79.bsky.social">@marcusoneill79</a></p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Check out our website for this podcast and many others <a href="https://thefandomfoundry.com/">https://thefandomfoundry.com/</a></p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Subscribe to our Podcast network Feed on Apple, Youtube and all other services</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Join our discord for all the fun discussions - <a href="https://discord.gg/2MvwTMya">https://discord.gg/2MvwTMya</a></p>
May 18, 2026
Why We Play - Jason Marshall from DearGamers.net
<p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Jason Marshall ,Co-founder of <a href="http://DearGamers.net">DearGamers.net</a>, joined Todd to discuss Why We Play Difficult games, finding time to play and the art of writing reviews. </p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Check out <a href="https://www.deargamers.net/">https://www.deargamers.net/</a> for the latest game reviews, special topics and viewpoints on the world of games<br><br>Follow us at: <a target="_blank" href="https://bsky.app/profile/thefandomfoundry.bsky.social">@thefandomfoundry</a> , <a target="_blank" href="https://toddoxtra.bsky.social/">@toddoxtra</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.threads.com/@toxtra">@toxtra</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/deargamers.bsky.social">@deargamers</a></p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Check out our website for this podcast and many others <a href="https://thefandomfoundry.com/">https://thefandomfoundry.com/</a></p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Subscribe to our Podcast network Feed on Apple, Youtube and all other services</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Join our discord for all the fun discussions - <a href="https://discord.gg/2MvwTMya">https://discord.gg/2MvwTMya</a></p>
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- What is Why We Play?
<p><strong>A conversational video game podcast that asks the question to fans, creators and our host “why we play”.</strong></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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