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Marty Sliva, Nick Calandra, and KC Nwosu are back for a brand new podcast here on Second Wind. Each week we'll be discussing the latest gaming news, hot topics, what we've been playing... and maybe even a craft beer review.

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  • 24 episodes
  • weekly
  • Avg 1 hr 40 min
  • English
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  • S3 · E127
    Yesterday · 1 hr 48 min

    So About That Grand Theft Auto VI Showcase... | Firelink Podcast

    This week on Firelink, Nick, KC, and Marty go deep on the Netflix Grand Theft Auto 6 showcase, clean up some lingering Gamescom stories, and chat about the new games they've been playing, including Star Wars Zero Company and Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup

  • S3 · E126
    August 21 · 1 hr 34 min

    We Finally Know What The Duskbloods Is | Firelink Podcast

    This week on Firelink, Nick, KC, and Marty chat about the info dump surrounding From Software's The Duskbloods, reports surrounding Sony's Horizon franchise, and impressions of what they've been playing. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup

  • S3 · E125
    August 14 · 1 hr 30 min

    The Slippery Slope of "Inspired By..." | Firelink Podcast

    This week on Firelink, Nick and Marty chat about the slippery slope of making a game fully "inspired by" a classic, the small bit of Elder Scrolls 6 news, and Saber Interactive's CEO being a completely out of touch corpo.Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup

  • S3 · E124
    August 7 · 1 hr 55 min

    How Much Did Netflix Pay For Their Grand Theft Auto 6 Debut?! | Firelink Podcast

    This week on Firelink, KC and Marty run down this week's news, including the next big Grand Theft Auto VI reveal debuting on Netflix, Nintendo's latest Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Direct, and reports that Dave Bautista might be stepping into the role of Kratos. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/SecondWindGroup⁠⁠

  • S3 · E123
    July 31 · 2 hr 11 min

    The Remakes Will Continue Until Morale Improves | Firelink Podcast

    This week on Firelink, Nick, KC, and Marty continue their chat about their history with video game remakes and why the current trend of all AAA publishers doing them is here to stay. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/SecondWindGroup⁠⁠

  • S3 · E122
    July 24 · 1 hr 49 min

    Modern Indie Games That Changed the Industry | Firelink Podcast

    This week on Firelink, Nick, KC, and Marty continue their discussion from last week, this time focusing on the modern indies that have reshaped the gaming landscape. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup

  • S3 · E121
    July 17 · 1 hr 59 min

    Modern Games That Changed the Industry | Firelink Podcast

    This week on Firelink, Nick, KC, and Marty chat about recent games that changed the industry. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup

  • S3 · E120
    July 10 · 1 hr 39 min

    What Are We Doing Here, Xbox? | Firelink Podcast

    This week on Firelink, KC and Marty chat about the recent update in Xbox's big studio reset. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup

  • S3 · E118
    June 26 · 1 hr 33 min

    The Road to GTA 6 Has Begun | Firelink Podcast

    This week on Firelink, KC and Marty chat about the details surrounding Grand Theft Auto VI's launch, Netflix's new horror game, and what they've been playing. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup

  • S3 · E116
    June 12 · 1 hr 39 min

    Highs (and Lows) of Summer Game Fest 2026 | Firelink Podcast

    This week on Firelink, Nick, KC, and Marty chat about their favorite games of Summer Game Fest, refresh their Fantasy Critic draft, and bemoan yet another round of layoffs at Ubisoft and Xbox. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup

  • S3 · E115
    June 5 · 1 hr 41 min

    Summer Game Fest Predictions and Speculation | Firelink Podcast

    This week on Firelink, Nick, KC, and Marty give their thoughts on Tuesday's State of Play showcase before looking forward to this weekend's Summer Game Fest shenanigans. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup

  • S3 · E114
    May 29 · 1 hr 52 min

    Stop Watching This and Go Play Mina the Hollower and 007 First Light | Firelink Podcast

    This week on Firelink, Nick, KC, and Marty chat about the pair of excellent new releases in Mina the Hollower and 007 First Light, break down the insane price increases on Valve's Steam Deck, and marvel at The Witcher III getting a new expansion 12 years later. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup

  • S3 · E113
    May 22 · 1 hr 16 min

    Dream Pairings of Developers and IP | Firelink Podcast

    This week on Firelink, Nick, KC, and Marty chat about the Kingdom Come devs making a Middle-earth game, Destiny's uncertain future, and early impressions of the big new games. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup

  • S3 · E112
    May 15 · 1 hr 52 min

    Mortal Kombat II Impressions, Mixtape’s Ridiculous Drama, and More | Firelink Podcast

    This week on Firelink, Nick, KC, and Marty chat about the the silly drama surrounding Mixtape, a game update from Sega, impressions of the new Mortal Kombat movie, and more. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup

  • S3 · E111
    May 8 · 1 hr 34 min

    Nintendo's Star Fox Surprise | Firelink Podcast

    This week on Firelink, Nick, KC, and Marty chat about the surprise Star Fox announcement, the new Stranger Than Heaven showcase, and the new games they've been playing. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup

  • S3 · E110
    May 1 · 1 hr 54 min

    Our Early Thoughts on Saros, the Big New PS5 Exclusive | Firelink Podcast

    This week on Firelink, Nick, KC, and Marty chat about their time in the opening hours of Saros, PlayStation's DRM drama, and Xbox's dour financials. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup

  • S3 · E109
    April 24 · 1 hr 33 min

    Building a Showcase, Black Flag Returns, and More | Firelink Podcast

    <p>This week on Firelink, Nick, KC, and Marty chat about what goes into building a video game showcase, Black Flag Resynced, and Xbox Game Pass getting the rare price reduction.</p> <p>Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/SecondWindGroup" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">patreon.com/SecondWindGroup</a></p>

  • S3 · E108
    April 18 · 1 hr 39 min

    Pragmata Rules, Rockstar's Been Hacked, and Bloodborne Is Getting Movie'd | Firelink Podcast

    This week on Firelink, Nick, KC, and Marty chat about the specific high and low points of each major platform, thoughts on the Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and what they've been playing. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at ⁠patreon.com/SecondWindGroup

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