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Chris Plante

Post Games is an audio magazine about how and why we love video games. Each week, host Chris Plante reports on a new, overlooked, or underappreciated topic in gaming culture. Why do people play games that scare them? Why do great games sometimes flop? How has one award turned tiny indie game makers into big-name millionaires? With original interviews, writing, and a traditional audio-magazine structure, Plante keeps things entertaining, informative, and always under 90 minutes. Because Post Games is meant to be listened to, not buried in a backlog. Learn more at www.post.games.

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#51
May 11 · 1 hr 13 min
The History of The Legend of Zelda (1986)
Editor's Note: Hey Post Games listeners! It's Post Games' first anniversary. To celebrate, and to give myself some time to prep the summer episodes, I'm sharing one of the monthly Patreon-exclusive episodes. This is the history of the original The Legend of Zelda, featuring one of the series' foremost experts and historians. If you like this episode, you'll enjoy the rest of Past Games. Each month, I talk with a different expert about a game or moment celebrating an anniversary this year. Previous episodes include L.A. Noire with Tim Rogers, along with histories of Dark Souls and Animal Crossing with people who wrote the books on each. Subscribe at Patreon.com/PostGames for $5 to get all that and more. This Week on Post Games: Act 1: The Making of The Legend of Zelda Act 2: The 30-Year Evolution of Zelda Games Act 3: A History of the Zelda Fan Community Show Notes and Bonus Episodes: Want full show notes for free, including links to everything we mention? Visit www.post.games Get weekly bonus segments, video episodes, monthly exclusive episodes, and more at patreon.com/postgames for only $5 Sponsors: Incogni Deal: To get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan, go to incogni.com/postgames Factor Deal: Head to Factormeals.com/postgames50off and use code postgames50off to get 50% off and free daily greens per box, with a new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details). Quince Deal: Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to quince.com/POSTGAMES for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Guests: Max Nichols: Game designer, educator, and operator of Hyrule Interviews Closing Song: “Boléro” Maurice Ravel. Orchestre de l’Opéra National de Parism. Conducted by Manuel Rosenthal Art & Music: Logo and Show Art: James Bareham Theme: Mark Sparling All interviews on Post Games are edited for concision and clarity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#50
May 1 · 1 hr 8 min
The Nine Lives of Games Journalism
You now have access to my recent talk at NYU Game Center, previously only heard by 200 or so people in downtown Brooklyn. The lecture, given last Thursday, is titled “The Nine Lives of Video Games Journalism,” and in it, I suggest where the games media is heading by comparing the current trends to the past 50 years and the many publications that have come and gone. [The talk moves fast. I crammed about 90 minutes of lecture into an hour. So I’m making the Google Slides deck available for folks who’d like to follow along. You can find them at www.post.games. I’ve also edited the audio to smooth the flow here and there. An unedited video version will be available on the NYU Game Center’s YouTube page in the coming weeks.] Show Notes and Bonus Episodes: Want full show notes for free, including links to everything we mention? Visit www.post.games Get weekly bonus segments, video episodes, monthly exclusive episodes, and more at patreon.com/postgames for only $5 Sponsors: Incogni Deal: To get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan, go to incogni.com/postgames Factor Deal: Head to Factormeals.com/postgames50off and use code postgames50off to get 50% off and free daily greens per box, with new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details). Quince Deal: Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to quince.com/POSTGAMES for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Art & Music: Logo and Show Art: James Bareham Theme: Mark Sparling All interviews on Post Games are edited for concision and clarity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#49
April 28 · 47 min
This Game Won’t Save the World*
This Week on Post Games: Act 1: A Mini Golf Game at the Not-Quite End of the World Act 2: Making Fun Games about Big Problems Patreon Bonus: How to Stay Optimistic Show Notes and Bonus Episodes: Want full show notes for free, including links to everything we mention? Visit www.post.games Get weekly bonus segments, video episodes, monthly exclusive episodes, and more at patreon.com/postgames for only $5 INCOGNI Deal: To get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan, go to incogni.com/postgames Guests: Friedrich Kirschner: founder and Creative Director of Three More Years Maria Cârstian: creative producer of Three More Years Closing Song: “Nepturne” by 100 Rabbits (Oquoine) Art & Music: Logo and Show Art: James Bareham Theme: Mark Sparling All interviews on Post Games are edited for concision and clarity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#48
April 20 · 1 hr 3 min
He Won the Biggest Award in Indie Games. Then He Did It Again.
This Week on Post Games: Act 1: What Is a “Solo” Game Developer in 2026 Act 2: Making Titanium Court One Hour at a Time Patreon Bonus: AP Thomson’s Titanium Court Book Club (Coming 4/27) Act 3: The News of the Week Show Notes and Bonus Episodes Want full show notes for free, including links to everything we mention? Visit www.post.games Get weekly bonus segments, video episodes, monthly exclusive episodes, and more at patreon.com/postgames for only $5 INCOGNI Deal: To get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan, go to incogni.com/postgames Guests: AP Thomson: designer of Titanium Court Closing Song: “Backbay Shaws (Lyrical)” by AP Thomson Art & Music: Logo and Show Art: James Bareham Theme: Mark Sparling All interviews on Post Games are edited for concision and clarity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#47
April 13 · 1 hr 2 min
Where Do Video Games Go from Here?
Show Notes and Bonus Episodes Want full show notes for free, including links to everything we mention? Visit www.post.games Get weekly bonus segments, video episodes, monthly exclusive episodes, and more at patreon.com/postgames for only $5 INCOGNI Deal: To get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan, go to incogni.com/postgames This Week on Post Games: Act 1: How to Tell Stories about Video Games Act 2: Where Video Games Go From Here Patreon Bonus: Getting into the Weeds of Video Game Culture Act 3: The News of the Week Guests: Questions from listeners like you! Remy Siu: Creative director at Sunset Visitor Abby Howard: Co-founder of Black Tabby Games Tony Howard-Arias: Co-founder of Black Tabby Games Closing Song: “Blushin’” by James Currier (Rizz Dungeon: Skeleton Key to My Heart) Art & Music: Logo and show art by James Bareham Theme by Mark Sparling See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#46
April 6 · 53 min
Video Games Are Art. Are Museums Ready?
Show Notes and Bonus Episodes Want full show notes for free, including links to everything we mention? Visit www.post.games Get weekly bonus segments, video episodes, monthly exclusive episodes, and more at patreon.com/postgames for only $5 INCOGNI Deal: To get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan, go to incogni.com/postgames This week on Post Games: Act 1: Games Enter the Art World Act 2: How Games Help Us Through Tough Conversations Patreon Bonus: A Personal History of Games in Art and Art in Games Guests: Danielle Brathwaite-Shirley: artist, game designer, and archivist Closing Song: “It’s Raining Inside Alo’s Home” by Prateek Saxena (Fishbowl) Art & Music: Logo and show art by James Bareham Theme by Mark Sparling All Post Games interviews are edited for concision and clarity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#45
March 30 · 1 hr 21 min
2026's Fantasy Masterpiece Took 8 Years, 4 Attempts, and 1 Disco Elysium
Show Notes and Bonus Episodes Want full show notes for free, including links to everything we mention? Visit www.post.games Get weekly bonus segments, video episodes, monthly exclusive episodes, and more at patreon.com/postgames for only $5 INCOGNI Deal: To get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan, go to incogni.com/postgames This week on Post Games: Act 1: Dissecting Disco Elysium, Organ by Organ Act 2: Converting Tabletop RPGs into Video Game Nirvana Patreon Bonus: All You Have to Do Is Write a Million Words Act 3: The News of the Week Guests: Christoffer Bodegård: writer and developer, Esoteric Ebb Nathan Grayson: co-founder and reporter, Aftermath.site Closing Song: “Battle Beneath the Crust” by Marskye (Dosa Divas) Art & Music: Logo and show art by James Bareham Theme by Mark Sparling See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#44
March 23 · 1 hr 6 min
Why Pinball Moved from Bars to Basements
Show Notes and Bonus Episodes Want full show notes for free, including links to everything we mention? Visit www.post.games Get weekly bonus segments, video episodes, monthly exclusive episodes, and more at patreon.com/postgames for only $5 INCOGNI Deal: To get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan, go to incogni.com/postgames This Week on Post Games: Act 1: How Stern Survived the Pinball Apocalypse Act 2: What Makes a Pinball Table Special in 2026? Patreon Bonus: Adapting Pokémon into a Pinball Table Act 3: The News of the Week Guests: Seth Davis: President and CEO, Stern Pinball Lewis Gordon: Reporter and Critic Closing Song: “A Musical Tale” by bermei.inazawa (Chicory: A Musical Tale) Art & Music: Logo and show art by James Bareham Theme by Mark Sparling See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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