Episodes 79
Avg. Duration 54m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (9)
Since Jul 2023
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Back Pocket is a video game variety channel starring Gus Ronald, Peter Burns, Ruby Innes, Joshua Swift, Adele Jefferies, and William Yates! Here you'll find the audio-only version of their weekly flagship program, where they cover the latest gaming news, share first impressions of new game releases, and have a nice time all around. You'll also find every episode of our old podcast PocketBuds, where good buds talk about good gaming stuff.

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S7E16 Nintendo Direct Wrap-Up + Enter the Chronosphere (Early Access) | Back Pocket

Jun 11, 2026 1h 4m

The June 2026 Nintendo Direct, Xbox can't make enough Xboxes, and LoL player fined for not hi-fiving. Plus, Pete talks the demo for 1666 Amsterdam, Ruby talks Enter the Chronosphere, and special…

S7E15 State of Play Round Up & Mina the Hollower | Back Pocket

Jun 04, 2026 1h 4m

PlayStation State of Play roundup, Valve versus indie devs, and Fable gets delaybled. Plus, Gus talks Mina the Hollower, Ruby talks Bubsy 4D, and Pete talks the demo for Onimusha: Way of the…

S7E14 007 First Light Thoughts + Farewell to Destiny! | Back Pocket

May 28, 2026 1h

RIP Destiny 2, Rocket League is upgrading to Unreal Engine 6, and GTA VI fans get scammed. Plus, Pete talks 007: First Light, Gus talks Luna Abyss, and Ruby talks Yoshi & The Mysterious…

S7E13 Forza Horizon 6 Thoughts + PlayStation Leaves PC | Back Pocket

May 21, 2026 1h 8m

PlayStation purges PC ports, Xbox is XBOX now, Warhorse is making a LOTR game, and DOOM theme song goes on the historicall record. Plus, Pete talks Forza Horizon 6, Gus talks Subnautica 2, and Ruby…

S7E12 Mixtape Thoughts + Big Games Leak! | Back Pocket

May 14, 2026 1h 3m

Everyone's being super normal about Mixtape, Playground Games bans early Forza Horizon players for thousands of years, and Sony reports big losses from Marathon. Plus, Gus talks Leon Must Die…

S7E11 NEW Star Fox Remake + Dead As Disco Thoughts! | Back Pocket

May 07, 2026 1h 4m

A Star Fox remake announced out of nowhere, some Amazon tea spilled by Reggie "My Body Is Ready" Fils-Aimé, more Xbox news, and the new Resident Evil movie trailer. Plus, Gus talks Dead as Disco,…

S7E10 SAROS is Exhausting + Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Returns! | Back Pocket

Apr 30, 2026 1h 2m

PlayStation quietly introduces new DRM measures, Assassin's Creed Hexe loses another lead dev, and Battlefield and Call of Duty are getting movie adaptations. Plus, Gus talks Saros, Pete talks…

S7E9 Pragmata + REPLACED Thoughts! | Back Pocket

Apr 27, 2026 1h 2m

eSafety Commissioner issues warning to games companies, Game Pass price reduction, and Pokemon Company doubles down. Plus, Gus talks Pragmata, Pete talks Replaced, and guest host Steph Panecasio…

S7E8 Mouse P.I. For Hire Thoughts + Bloodborne The Movie | Back Pocket

Apr 16, 2026 1h 1m

"Game Pass too spenny" says Sharma, Rockstar stock prices boom after getting hacked, and Jacksepticeye is working on a Bloodborne movie. Plus, Gus talks Mouse: P.I. For Hire, Ruby talks Sol Cesto,…

S7E7 Is Saros BETTER Than Returnal?? + Mario Galaxy Makes Bank! | Back Pocket

Apr 14, 2026 1h 2m

Sony buys AI Slop machine, Mario Movie sequel makes BANK, Overwatch flipflops on how a female character should look, and creative director at Naughty Dog Shaun Escayg spotted oversead for "research".…

S7E6 Is Disney Looking To Buy Epic Games? + Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream | Back Pocket

Apr 02, 2026 1h 4m

Industry insider claims Disney has interest in Epic Games acquisition, Pokemon Patent In Peril, and Xbox showed off some partner stuff. Plus, Pete talks Darwin's Paradox, Gus talks Screamer, and Ruby…

S7E5 Crimson Desert Thoughts + Not So Epic Games! | Back Pocket

Mar 26, 2026 1h 1m

Epic Games layoffs, game communities abandoning Fandom, and post-game depression. Plus, Gus talks Crimson Desert, Ruby talks Mewgenics, and Pete talks Retro Rewind.Become a Patron today at:…

S7E4 NVIDIA's DLSS 5 is AI SLOP + Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! | Back Pocket

Mar 19, 2026 1h

NVIDIA wants to put AI slop in games, Unknown Worlds v. Krafton, Todd Howard regrets announcing Elder Scrolls 6, and the adorable Piece by Piece bundle. Plus, Ruby talks Mr. Sleepy Man, Pete talks We…

S7E3 Is Project Helix An Xbox? + Slay The Spire 2 Thoughts | Back Pocket

Mar 12, 2026 1h 4m

Project Helix speculation, Nintendo of America v. The United States of America, and Australians needing to show ID upon entry to online R18+ games. Plus, Ruby talks Slay the Spire 2, Pete talks…

S7E2 Pokémon Pokopia Thoughts + Highguard Shuts Down! | Back Pocket

Mar 05, 2026 59m

Twitch Rivals controversy around IWD, Highguard goes byeguard, and Nintendo announces hella stuff. Plus, Pete talks Pokemon Pokopia, Gus talks Resident Evil Re9uiem, and Ruby talks Demon Tides.Become…

S7E1 Future of Xbox In Doubt? + We Got That Mario Tennis Fever! | Back Pocket

Feb 27, 2026 58m

Phil Spencer leaves Xbox, Bluepoint Studios gets shut down, and Discord delays ID checks. Plus, Gus talks Mario Tennis Fever, Ruby talks Key Fairy, and Pete talks High on Life 2.Become a Patron today…

PocketBuds #60: That's All, Buds! ft. Many, Many Guests

Oct 18, 2024 1h 3m

Ruby is joined by a delightful assortment of PocketBuddies to reflect on the silly little podcast that was PocketBuds. Warning: This episode is DANGEROUSLY earnest.Find us online:Our…

PocketBuds #59: Twitching On TV and then Twitch.TV ft. Bajo

Oct 11, 2024 57m

Ruby is joined by former ABC Good Game host and current internet clown Bajo to talk about what it was like doing all that stuff he did.Find us online:Our websiteTwitchMain YouTubeHighlights YouTube…

PocketBuds #58: Putting On A Games Showcase ft. Jenny Windom

Oct 03, 2024 45m

Ruby is joined by indie game producer, community developer, streamer, and host of Wholesome Games, Jenny Windom. Together, they'll be chatting about Jenny's career shift from middle school teacher to…

PocketBuds #57: How To Play Games Wrong ft. Rudeism

Sep 26, 2024 53m

Ruby is joined by streamer, content creator, and bad-in-a-good-way controller maker Dylan Beck a.k.a Rudeism to talk all about playing games the wrong way. You may not believe it, but there's wrong…

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