A podcast wherein each episode, a guest and I enthusiastically evangelize for an underappreciated video game. There's also Little WYSPer which will offer a variety of topics.
Why You Should Play
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5.0(6 reviews)
22 episodes
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A podcast wherein each episode, a guest and I enthusiastically evangelize for an underappreciated video game. There's also Little WYSPer which will offer a variety of topics.
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Publishing Since
1/16/2023
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Recent Episodes
June 24, 2026
Episode 18 - Mario + Rabbids
<p>How in the world does Nintendo decide to collab with Ubisoft and allow their revered characters and universe to join... Rabbids? And it's for turn-based tactics games that are both great? And Ubisoft discovered how to do escort missions well?</p><p>All that and more in this latest episode. It's good to be back.</p><p>Find WYSP on:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@WYSPPod">YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/WYSP_Pod">X</a></li></ul>
March 18, 2026
Little WYSPer - Romeo Is A Dead Man Spoilercast
<p>A couple buds and I wanted to yap for a couple hours about the roller coaster ride of an action game that is <strong>Romeo Is A Dead Man</strong>, the latest punk piece of insanity from Grasshopper Manufacture led by the eclectic Goichi Suda.</p><p>I'm planning on doing more Little WYSPer content, including video-exclusive material so please subscribe to my <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@WYSPPod" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">YouTube</a>!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Socials:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@WYSPPod" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://www.twitch.tv/wysp_pod" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Twitch</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/WYSP_Pod" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Twitter/X</a></li><li><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/wysppod.bsky.social" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Bluesky</a></li></ul>
October 30, 2025
Little WYSPer - PS2 Retrospective
<p>For its 25th anniversary, a couple buds and I reminisced about the legendary piece of hardware and accompanying game library that is the PS2. Over a few small beers, of course.</p>
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