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Tackling and/or Dodging Gaming Backlogs Since Time Immemorial... Hosted by Nick (@noodlesource.fyi) and Matt (@mcpyrrhic.tv). Listen Here: https://backlogbreakers.com Email Us: contact@backlogbreakers.com

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ICYMI - We go DEEP this week, trying to change how we approach games and backlogs.

Also, I don't think we'll ever beat this week's opening theme...

10.10.2025 08:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The Problem with How We Play Games
YouTube video by Poogles The Problem with How We Play Games

Here's the video in question - it's incredible!

08.10.2025 08:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The Episode art of Backlog Breakers Episode 10, featuring a muted image various games in a skewed grid format.

The Episode art of Backlog Breakers Episode 10, featuring a muted image various games in a skewed grid format.

Double digits, baby - Episode #10 is now live! ๐ŸŽ‰

This week, we discuss whether we're playing games or not, inspired by an incredible video from @pooglesgames.bsky.social, and what we can do to change that.

So, y'know, have a listen...
๐Ÿ”— Spotify
๐Ÿ”— Apple

And while you're here...

๐Ÿ”— Discord

TTYL! โค๏ธ

08.10.2025 08:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

ICYMI: Weโ€™ve started our Game of the Year predictions, and we want to hear yours! Let us know whatโ€™s making your list below ๐Ÿ‘€

04.10.2025 13:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The Episode art of Backlog Breakers Episode 9, featuring a muted image of Hades 2.

The Episode art of Backlog Breakers Episode 9, featuring a muted image of Hades 2.

Episode #9 is live! ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ

Weโ€™re breaking down the biggest contenders for Game of the Year, what truly earns a game that crown, and asking the all-important question: will Ben Starr be leaving Decemberโ€™s award shows with awards?

Fancy a listen?
๐Ÿ”— Spotify
๐Ÿ”— Apple

Donโ€™t miss this one! โ˜๏ธ

01.10.2025 08:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Also, we want to know YOUR Game of the Year picks! Drop your predictions in the comments below or, better yet, join the conversation in our Discord and debate it with us!

๐Ÿ”— Discord

Hope to see you there!

01.10.2025 08:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The Episode art of Backlog Breakers Episode 9, featuring a muted image of Hades 2.

The Episode art of Backlog Breakers Episode 9, featuring a muted image of Hades 2.

Episode #9 is live! ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ

Weโ€™re breaking down the biggest contenders for Game of the Year, what truly earns a game that crown, and asking the all-important question: will Ben Starr be leaving Decemberโ€™s award shows with awards?

Fancy a listen?
๐Ÿ”— Spotify
๐Ÿ”— Apple

Donโ€™t miss this one! โ˜๏ธ

01.10.2025 08:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Hey everyone!

If youโ€™ve been enjoying the podcast, it would mean the world if you could take a moment to comment, subscribe, and leave us a rating on the platform of your choice! โญ๏ธ

Itโ€™s a massive help in getting the show in front of more ears.

Got any feedback? We'd love to hear your thoughts! ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ

29.09.2025 09:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hey everyone!

If youโ€™ve been enjoying the podcast, it would mean the world if you could take a moment to comment, subscribe, and leave us a rating on the platform of your choice! โญ๏ธ

Itโ€™s a massive help in getting the show in front of more ears.

Got any feedback? We'd love to hear your thoughts! ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ

29.09.2025 09:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

โœจ Itโ€™s Friday, we made it! โœจ

Why not kick off the weekend early with a relaxing podcast in your ears? Thank us later!

26.09.2025 11:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The Episode art of Backlog Breakers Episode 8, featuring a muted image of Rematch.

The Episode art of Backlog Breakers Episode 8, featuring a muted image of Rematch.

We're back with Episode #8, this time with a new and improved format!

This week, we discuss Fortnite's new "Delulu" mode, Overwatch 2's latest collaboration, and have a look over the biggest games of the year... so far!

Fancy a listen?
๐Ÿ”— Spotify
๐Ÿ”— Apple

๐Ÿ”— Discord

Let us know what you think! ๐ŸŽ‰

24.09.2025 09:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 4
The Episode art of Backlog Breakers Episode 5, featuring a muted image of Borderlands 4.

The Episode art of Backlog Breakers Episode 5, featuring a muted image of Borderlands 4.

After a teenie tiny delayโ€ฆ Episode #7 is now live! ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ

We dive into Borderlands 4 launching with its fair share of technical hiccups, talk about the bigger picture of games releasing in similar states, and share our thoughts on Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds!

Listen below:
๐Ÿ”— Spotify
๐Ÿ”— Apple

๐Ÿ”— Discord

18.09.2025 13:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Wondering where Episode #7 is? ๐Ÿ‘€

Donโ€™t worry - we only pushed it back a day so we could cover Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds! The episode drops tomorrow! ๐Ÿฆ”๐ŸŽ๏ธ

While you wait, come hang out in our Discord? Itโ€™s pretty damn shiny and full of cool people!

๐Ÿ”— Discord

17.09.2025 13:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Good Morning! โ˜€๏ธโ€จโ€จLots of exciting updates today, with Episode #6 now live being foremost among them!

Make sure to listen below, on:

Spotify
Apple Podcasts

Also... our Discord server is now open to everyone! Come and join us in our little corner of the internet?

discord.backlogbreakers.com

10.09.2025 06:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Last chance to be featured on tonight's episode!

We want to hear what you've got waiting for you after your current timesink! ๐Ÿ”œ

08.09.2025 18:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Weโ€™ll make sure to mention it!

Howโ€™re you finding Tsushima? And we recently mentioned about going back to Baldurs Gate 3, but itโ€™s pretty chonkyโ€ฆ

08.09.2025 16:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Since we're recording tonight, we want to ask you... What's on your backlog? What have you been meaning to get around to, but other games (read: Silksong) have interfered?

Let us know so we can mention them tonight!

08.09.2025 12:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
The Episode art of Backlog Breakers Episode 5, featuring a muted image of Animal Crossing, Cult of the Lamb, and Among Us.

The Episode art of Backlog Breakers Episode 5, featuring a muted image of Animal Crossing, Cult of the Lamb, and Among Us.

Hey, would you look at that, Episode #5 is live! ๐ŸŽ‰

Slightly different format this week, with Farleigh joining Nick to discuss gaming in their relationship, lockdown Among Us and, of course, Robert De Niro.

Not sure how they're related? Us neither!

Listen below, on:

Spotify
Apple Podcasts

03.09.2025 09:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
The Episode art of Backlog Breakers Episode 4, featuring a muted image of Hollow Knight, Jackbox, and Sea of Swords.

The Episode art of Backlog Breakers Episode 4, featuring a muted image of Hollow Knight, Jackbox, and Sea of Swords.

Guten Tag und willkommen zurรผck! Episode #4 is here!

This week, we discuss our personal highlights of Gamescom, Hollow Knight: Silksong *finally* getting a release date, and playing Jackbox with the family. Also, somehow, 2006's Click...?

Listen below, on:

Spotify
Apple Podcasts
Amazon Music

27.08.2025 08:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Happy Friday, everyone! You made it, good job ๐Ÿ‘

Why donโ€™t you reward yourself by listening to a chill due talking about chill games? You earned it.

22.08.2025 11:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A screenshot from Hollow Knight, with the titular character sitting on a bench.

A screenshot from Hollow Knight, with the titular character sitting on a bench.

I think now is as good a time as any to try and complete Hollow Knight without getting distracted by something else.

Iโ€™ve got two weeks, for obvious reasons.

This is all for @backlogbreakers.com.

21.08.2025 22:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
The Episode art of Backlog Breakers Episode 3, featuring a muted image of Civilization VII, Hollw Knight: Silksong, and Hades 2.

The Episode art of Backlog Breakers Episode 3, featuring a muted image of Civilization VII, Hollw Knight: Silksong, and Hades 2.

A wild episode #3 has appeared!

In this week's episode, we talk about our comfort games, achievement pains, and briefly touch on why anyone would possibly want to buy food from TikTok...

Listen below, on:
Spotify
Apple Podcasts
Amazon Music

20.08.2025 07:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
A screenshot commemorating the 5 Followers milestone that the Backlog Breakers podcast has reached.

A screenshot commemorating the 5 Followers milestone that the Backlog Breakers podcast has reached.

Hey, how awesome is this?!?

Thank you so much for the kind comments about the podcast so far, we've loved receiving them. If you haven't already, please go and check us out! ๐ŸŽ‰

14.08.2025 11:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The Episode art of Backlog Breakers Episode 2, featuring a muted image of Guild Wars 2, Battlefield 6, and Elden Ring Nightreign.

The Episode art of Backlog Breakers Episode 2, featuring a muted image of Guild Wars 2, Battlefield 6, and Elden Ring Nightreign.

Episode #2 is up, ready for your ears!

In this week's episode we talk about returning to Guild Wars 2 in anticipation of the upcoming expansion, how we felt about the Battlefield 6 Beta, and continue the everlong "Marvel vs DC" debate... somehow...

Listen below:
Spotify
Apple Podcasts
Amazon Music

13.08.2025 08:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

No one likes a Monday, but what could make it better is giving our little podcast a cheeky listen! Featuring the chillest vibes and some lovely nostalgic stories, itโ€™s sure to make your Monday right.

Weโ€™ll also be recording a new episode tonight, and there are definitely some surprises in store! ๐Ÿ‘€

11.08.2025 15:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

And with this being said... Episode 1 is now live! ๐ŸŽ‰

In this inaugural episode we introduce ourselves, discuss our gaming backlogs, the games that made us, and reminisce about the warm fuzzy feelings that midnight launches once brought.

Give it a listen below!

Spotify
Apple Podcasts
Amazon Music

06.08.2025 12:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
The cover art of Backlog Breakers, a podcast where we chat about all the games weโ€™ve been meaning to play (but totally havenโ€™t yet).

The cover art of Backlog Breakers, a podcast where we chat about all the games weโ€™ve been meaning to play (but totally havenโ€™t yet).

๐ŸŽ™๏ธSay hello to Backlog Breakers!๐ŸŽ™๏ธ

We are a brand new podcast where two friends (thatโ€™s us!) clumsily dive into our ridiculous gaming backlogs, chatting about what weโ€™re playing, what we should be playing instead, and everything in between.

Expect tangeants GALORE.

Make sure to check us out!

06.08.2025 12:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3

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