The Dorkiest Podcast
By The Dorkiest Podcast
Categories: Leisure, Video Games
The Dorkiest Podcast is a gaming centric show focused on analyzing games, the games industry, and the artistry and immersion of the interactive medium. Join us as we continue to gain new perspectives on the games and the medium as a whole with our analysis and our commentaries. Thank you so much for being a part of our show!
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Recent episodes
- The Future of the Games Industry
Mike discusses his fears regarding the current state of the games industry and what it means for the future of the art form and how much further he will engage in it.Games and media discussed: #BlazBlue #ControlResonant #PrinceOfPersia #Reanimal…
- Final Fantasy Mainline Games Ranked
Mike shares how he ranks the mainline Final Fantasy single player games from least favorite to most.----------------------------------Email us: [email protected] us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thedorkiestpodcast.bsky.socialTalk to us on Discord…
- "Hey, Mike, Whatcha Playin / Watchin / Readin?"
After a brief announcement on the show's output for the rest of this year, Mike shares his thoughts and reviews on the games he's been playing, the video-game movies he's been watching, and the comics he's been reading.#QuantumBreak #Pragmata #LegoBatman #Wolverine #StreetFighter #MonsterHunter…
- Our Favorite X-Men
With all of the excitement and news of the upcoming MCU X-Men cast, Danile and Mike talk about their favorite members of the X-Men.Games and media discussed: #TrailsInTheSky #RiseOfSkywalker #StarWars #XMen----------------------------------Whachagotthere?Daniel’s: Daniel recommends Meshuggah, Fit…
- Ranking The Spider-Man Films
To celebrate the recently released Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Daniel and Mike rank all 10 theatrically released Spider-Man films - prior to BND!Note: Full spoilers for all things Spider-Man, but no plot details are discussed at all for Brand New Day.Games and media discussed: #SpiderMan…
- Movie HOT TAKES
As much as we love movies, there are still things about them that we just don’t like or don’t agree with. While we like to remain positive on this show, we’re gonna get a little spicy this time around! Here are our HOT TAKES on movies, the film industry, and movie…
- 2026 Movies Review In-Progress - Part I
Erika returns with Mike to review all 40 films they've seen so far in this first half of the year. These are movies released from January to June 2026 which include...Marty Supreme, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, Dead Man's Wire, No Other Choice, Hamnet, Iron Lung, Send Help, Pillion, The…
- Deep Dive - Ghost of Yotei
We talk in-depth about one of the best games we've played in recent years, Ghost of Yotei.Games and media discussed: #GhostOfYotei----------------------------------Whachagotthere?Daniel’s: Daniel reviews the live show from Fallujah, Imperial Triumphant, and Between the Buried and MeMike’s: Mike…
- The Dorkiest Fantasy Critic Draft 2026 - Pt. 2
Daniel and Mike update their draft picks with games recently featured during the Summer Games Fest presentation - thanks to FantasyCritic.gamesCatch up with us and find out who will build the ultimate team of the best critically reviewed games of this year and what the “punishments” will be for…
- What Will The Legacy of Xbox Be?
With the recent shakeups in the leadership structure over at Xbox, Daniel and Mike use this time to discuss the legacy of the brand and where we see it going into the future.Games discussed: #GearsOfWar #GhostOfYotei #Halo #Possessors #Xbox----------------------------------Whachagotthere?Daniel’s…
- Daniel and Mike’s Top 10 Favorite Video Games: Part 2
Continuing our discussion from EPISODE 100, we share our #5 to #1 Favorite Video Games of all time!Games discussed: #BaldursGate3 #BatmanArkhamCity #BreathOfTheWild #ClairObscurExpedition33 #FinalFantasyVII #FinalFantasyX #TheLastOfUsPartII #MassEffect #MassEffect2…
- Daniel and Mike’s Top 10 Favorite Video Games: Part 1
On this centennial episode, Daniel and Mike talk about their Top 10 Favorite Video Games! In the interest of time, we’ve split the discussion into two parts. Here, we share our #10 to #6. Stay tuned for episode 101 for the rest of the list!Games discussed: #Borderlands2 #Cyberpunk2077 #FarCry3…
- Daniel and Mike’s Most Disappointing Games
As we anticipate Episode 100 where we talk in-depth about our favorite games of all time, we thought it would be fun to have a cautionary discussion about some of the games on the opposite end of that list - our Most Disappointing Games we’ve ever played!Games discussed: #1000xRESIST…
- The Dorkiest Fantasy Draft 2026
Daniel and Mike compete in our third annual Dorkiest Fantasy Draft - thanks to FantasyCritic.gamesFind out who will build the ultimate team of the best critically reviewed games of this year and what the “punishments” will be for the co-host with the lowest score!Follow our League on…
- 2025 Movies Review In-Progress - Part II
Erika returns with Mike to review all the films they've seen so far in this second half of the year. These are movies released from July to December 2025 which include...A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, After the Hunt, American Sweatshop, Americana, Anaconda, Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League, Black…
- Mike & Erika's Favorite Games of 2025
Erika and Mike talk about their favorite games 2025. Stay tuned for the next episode in which they'll discuss all of the movies they've seen in the second half of the year and countdown their favorites. Happy New Years and we hope this coming year is filled with joy and peace for you…
- Daniel’s Favorite Games of 2025
Kicking off our end of the year discussions, Daniel shares his Top 5 Favorite Games he played this past year!Daniel’s Other Favorites of the Year:Favorite books - Part 1, Part 2Favorite albumGames and media discussed - #BaldursGate3 #Dishonored2 #Doom #FinalFantasyVII #Greedfall #HadesII…
- Ask A Dork About: Metal Gear Solid
Mike shares his vast knowledge and history of the Metal Gear Solid franchise to an intrigued and curious Daniel - someone who's only ever heard of the games through gaming osmosis. Also, thoughts on some of the nominees and categories for the upcoming Game Awards 2025.Games and media discussed…
- The State of the Gaming Industry in 2025
Has the gaming industry gotten too big to sustain itself? Daniel and Mike seem to think so. On this episode, we have a spirited discussion about all of the internal and external issues that are plaguing the industry as whole. From corporate greed, to trend chasing, and even players turning their…
- Gaming Franchises That Should STAY DEAD
One thing the games industry is terrible at is letting things go. Sometimes, franchises LONG outstay their welcome and that almost always means that players are worse off for it. On today’s episode, we talk about franchises that should either hibernate or go away - possibly forever.Games and media…
- Daniel's Top 100 Albums
This is a special cross-over episode with Mike's other podcast, The Skinny with Mike and Adam. Consider checking it out if you're a fan of emo, post-hardcore, the music scene, and beyond!On the road to 500, we've invited a very special guest; someone who's been such a big part of this podcast for…
- Publisher Scorecards - Nintendo, Sony, & Microsoft
The games industry is all over the place right now. With layoffs, bloated budgets, and high-profile cancellations, are there any publishers out there doing it right?! On this episode, Daniel and Mike take a look at the past year’s output from the big three first party publishers, as well as what…
- The Dorkiest’s Top 5 Supermen
With the recent release of DC Studios’ Superman film, Daniel and Mike share their favorite Superman stories spanning film, television, animation, and comics!Games and media discussed: #AllStarSuperman #BaldursGate 3 #ChristopherReeve #DavidCorenswet #DeathOfSuperman #Dishonored2 #Fantasian…
- Our Favorite Sci-Fi Stories
One of our favorite subgenres on this show is sci-fi! Much of what we discuss is often in that realm or at least touches upon sci-fi elements. But what are Daniel and Mike’s favorite sci-fi stories? On this episode, they share with one another the series that they hold most dear to their hearts…
- 2025 Movies Review In-Progress - Part I
Erika returns with Mike to review all 45 films they've seen so far in this first half of the year. These are movies released from January to June 2025 which include...Companion, Love Me, Love Hurts, I Love You Forever, The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep, Captain America: Brave New World, Paddington…
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