Tales from the Cartridge: The Video Game Storytelling Podcast
by Tales from the Cartridge
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Estimated from 2 chart positions in 2 markets.
By chart position
- 🇮🇳IN · Video Games#1261K to 10K
- 🇹🇼TW · Video Games#111500 to 3K
- Per-Episode Audience
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750 to 6.5K🎙 Weekly cadence·161 episodes·Last published 1mo ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
1.5K to 13K🇮🇳77%🇹🇼23% - Active Followers
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450 to 3.9K
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Bedtime Stories: Hades (Part 2)
Aug 1, 2026
Unknown duration
Bedtime Stories: The Lost Dog (The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time)
Jul 5, 2026
13m 49s
Red Dead Redemption
Feb 28, 2026
1h 51m 48s
DLC: Story of the Year 2025
Jan 22, 2026
1h 20m 14s
DLC: Reacting to The Game Awards 2025!
Dec 12, 2025
3h 36m 07s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/1/26 | Bedtime Stories: Hades (Part 2) | Tonight, we return to find Zagreus, the prince of the underworld, as he continues his escape to the world above. In order to do that, he must make it through the next realm: Asphodel. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this wonderful tale as you fall into a deep sleep. Enjoy and goodnight! | — | ||||||
| 7/5/26 | storytellingvideo games+5 | — | The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time | — | bedtime storiesThe Legend of Zelda+5 | — | 13m 49s | ||
| 2/28/26 | video game storytellingRed Dead Redemption+3 | — | Tales from the CartridgeRed Dead Redemption | — | Red Dead Redemptionvideo games+3 | — | 1h 51m 48s | ||
| 1/22/26 | Story of the Yearvideo game storytelling+3 | — | Instagram | Spotify | Story of the Yearvideo games+3 | — | 1h 20m 14s | ||
| 12/12/25 | Game Awardsvideo game reactions+3 | — | InstagramSpotify | — | Game Awards 2025video games+3 | — | 3h 36m 07s | ||
| 11/22/25 | Thanksgivingvideo game stories+4 | — | Tales from the Cartridge | — | video gameThanksgiving+6 | — | 1h 37m 15s | ||
| 10/31/25 | horrorvideo game storytelling+3 | — | Tales from the CartridgeInstagram+2 | — | Still Wakes The Deephorror games+3 | — | 1h 43m 47s | ||
| 10/25/25 | spooky storiesvideo game storytelling+3 | — | Tales from the CartridgeNo Players Online | — | video gameshorror stories+3 | — | 22m 07s | ||
| 9/29/25 | video game storytellingOuter Wilds+3 | — | Tales from the CartridgeOuter Wilds | — | Outer Wildsvideo games+3 | — | 2h 04m 40s | ||
| 9/19/25 | video game charactersapple picking+3 | — | Tales from the Cartridge | — | video gamesapple picking+3 | — | 1h 13m 33s | ||
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| 8/11/25 | narrative gamesgame of the year+3 | — | Tales from the Cartridge | — | narrative gamegame of the year+3 | — | 1h 28m 19s | ||
| 8/1/25 | Clair Obscure: Expedition 33 - Tales From The Cartridge | Hello, Storygoers! It's our first video episode (on Spotify and Youtube)!! After 5 years of audio-only episodes, we decided it was time for a change. What better way to start with our new format than to discuss Clair Obscure: Expedition 33! This is also the episode where we've changed the way we conduct the show! From now on, it's a story discussion only and we'll be moving away from acting out the stories. So come and join us as we discuss this amazing story of grief and acceptance!Let us know what you think of our bedtime stories on our Instagram or by emailing us at [email protected]. You can also find us on Instagram by dming us, commenting on our posts, or commenting under this episode on Spotify in our posted question. We’d love to know what you like and don’t like, and the stories you’d like us to cover next. | — | ||||||
| 7/19/25 |  Bedtime Stories: Yoshi Story (Fixed Audio) | Tonight, we flip through the storybook of Yoshi's Story as 6 baby Yoshies try to save their island and special tree stolen by Baby Bowser! So sit back, relax, and enjoy this wonderful tale as you fall into a deep sleep. Enjoy and goodnight! Let us know what you think of our bedtime stories on our Instagram or emailing us at [email protected]. You can also find us on Instagram by dming us or commenting on our posts, or comment under this episode on Spotify in our posted question. We’d love to know what you like, don’t like, and the stories you’d like us to cover next. | — | ||||||
| 6/30/25 |  DLC: Best Video Game Character To Go On A Hike With (Character Wheel) | It's summer time once again! We ask the question no one has ever pondered before: which random video game character would be cool to take for a hike? Well we answer that question in this episode!! So grab your hiking shoes, compass, and kiss your loved ones goodbye as we hike through the unknown in another character wheel episode! Let us know what you think of our bedtime stories on our Instagram or emailing us at [email protected]. You can also find us on Instagram by dming us or commenting on our posts, or comment under this episode on Spotify in our posted question. We’d love to know what you like, don’t like, and the stories you’d like us to cover next. | — | ||||||
| 6/3/25 |  DLC: Summer Game Fest 2025 Predictions!!! | SUUUUUMMER TIIIIIIME AND THE GAMING'S EASY! It's Summer Game Fest time and we make our WILD predictions! We gamified the predictions this time and there can be only ONE WINNER...unless we both lose which is very possible. So come and join us to say "Wow, these predictions are wild and never going to happen"! Let us know what you think of our bedtime stories on our Instagram or emailing us at [email protected]. You can also find us on Instagram by dming us or commenting on our posts, or comment under this episode on Spotify in our posted question. We’d love to know what you like, don’t like, and the stories you’d like us to cover next. | — | ||||||
| 5/16/25 |  DLC: Lessons We've Learned from Stories We've Covered | Have you ever wondered if the games you've played have helped you grow into a better person? What do you mean you're not sure?! Well we can help with that! Let's hunker down and reflect on all the lessons we've learned so far from some of the games we've covered on the podcast! Let us know what you think of our bedtime stories on our Instagram or emailing us at [email protected]. You can also find us on Instagram by dming us or commenting on our posts, or comment under this episode on Spotify in our posted question. We’d love to know what you like, don’t like, and the stories you’d like us to cover next. | — | ||||||
| 4/14/25 |  DLC: Nintendo Switch 2 Discussion & The 2025 Video Game Stories We're Excited For! | Hello Storygoers! We discuss all the news about the Nintendo Switch 2 and our thoughts on it! We also discuss the upcoming games for 2025 and the stories that have us the most excited to experience! So come sit down and enjoy these fun discussions with us! Send us your thoughts, feelings, and perspectives to [email protected], on our Instagram @talesfromthecartridge, or the Spotify poll question and we'll read or listen to them on the show! Also, please consider supporting us on Patreon! | — | ||||||
| 3/19/25 |  Bedtime Stories: Hades (Part 1) | Tonight, we join the prince of the underworld as he tries to escape to the world above to meet with an invaluable person. But he won’t have an easy time doing so as we tell the tale of Hades. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this wonderful tale as you fall into a deep sleep. Enjoy and goodnight! Let us know what you think of our bedtime stories on our Instagram or emailing us at [email protected]. You can also find us on Instagram by dming us or commenting on our posts, or comment under this episode on Spotify in our posted question. We’d love to know what you like, don’t like, and the stories you’d like us to cover next. | — | ||||||
| 2/24/25 |  DLC: Best Random Video Game Couples! (Character Wheel) | Hello Storygoers! As we've done before, we spin our character wheel to make some random video game couples and see which one we feel embodies the perfect relationship! Will there be surprising couples? Yes! Will there be actual cute couplings? Yes!! Will there be surprise thruples?! YES!!! So come and join us for this fun time and see if we got it right or not! Send us your thoughts, feelings, and perspectives to [email protected], on our Instagram @talesfromthecartridge, or the Spotify poll question and we'll read or listen to them on the show! Also, please consider supporting us on Patreon! | — | ||||||
| 1/31/25 |  Campfire Stories: Supermarket Simulator | Welcome back to Campfire Stories! In this series, we focus on telling spooky and scary video game stories for your enjoyment. Tonight, we tell a spooky story about a hopeful individual who is starting his own supermarket. But he'll soon realize that the customers who come to his store are less than he'd expect. We hope you enjoy this tale for...Supermarket Simulator! Send us your thoughts, feelings, and perspectives to [email protected] , on our Instagram @talesfromthecartridge or by leaving a voicemail by calling 207-494-4334 and we'll read or listen to them on the show! | — | ||||||
| 1/4/25 |  DLC: Game Awards 2024 Recap | Hello Storygoers! We run through the 2024 Game Awards and give our perspectives on the winners and all the game announcements! Come and join us and see if you agree or disagree with what we think! Send us your thoughts, feelings, and perspectives to [email protected], on our Instagram @talesfromthecartridge, or the Spotify poll question and we'll read or listen to them on the show! Also, please consider supporting us on Patreon! | — | ||||||
| 12/16/24 |  DLC: Best Present Giver (Character Wheel) | Hello Storygoers! It's time for the holidays! The spirit of giving is dancing among us which begs the question: which random video game character is the best gift giver?! Come sit with us by the tree and prepare to discuss which random video game character would be the best gift giver! Send us your thoughts, feelings, and perspectives to [email protected], on our Instagram @talesfromthecartridge, or the Spotify poll question and we'll read or listen to them on the show! Also, please consider supporting us on Patreon! | — | ||||||
| 11/16/24 |  DLC - A Perfect Video Game Thanksgiving | Hello Storygoers! We at tales are here to provide you with a premium service. We will help design the perfect angry uncle-free Thanksgiving experience by instead inviting strange and wild video game characters. Join us as we dive into the depth of Eric and Ryan's brains to discover their idea of the best video game Thanksgiving! Send us your thoughts, feelings, and perspectives to [email protected] , on our Instagram @talesfromthecartridge, or by leaving a voicemail or text to 207-494-4334 and we'll read or listen to them on the show! We'll also send you a free Tales from the Cartridge sticker as a thank you! Also, please consider supporting us on Patreon! | — | ||||||
| 11/1/24 |  Silent Hill 2 (Part 1) | * STORY IS FROM A MATURE RATED GAME * Hello, Storygoers! Happy Halloween!! We are back with a spooky tale in one of the scariest towns in all of gaming....Silent Hill! Join us as we begin the tale of James, a broken man desperate to find someone whom he thought was already gone forever. So come sit in as we begin the scary story of Silent Hill 2! Let us know what you think of our bedtime stories on our Instagram or by emailing us at [email protected]. You can also find us on Instagram by dming us, commenting on our posts, or commenting under this episode on Spotify in our posted question. We’d love to know what you like and don’t like, and the stories you’d like us to cover next. | — | ||||||
| 10/20/24 |  DLC: Scariest Character to Encounter in a Graveyard! (Character Wheel) | Hello Storygoers! It's time for Halloween once again as we spin our character wheel to see which random character would be the scariest to encounter in a graveyard! You never know which seemingly nice looking character might be terrifying to find in the dark. So come join us as we discuss which random character sends shivers down our spine the most in this episode! Send us your thoughts, feelings, and perspectives to [email protected], on our Instagram @talesfromthecartridge, or by leaving a voicemail or text to 207-494-4334 and we'll read or listen to them on the show! Also, please consider supporting us on Patreon! | — | ||||||
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Chart history for Tales from the Cartridge: The Video Game Storytelling Podcast
Peaked at #111 in TW, currently #111 in TW.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TW | — | #111 | #111 | — |
| India | — | #126 | #126 | — |
Chart Positions
2 placements across 2 markets.
Chart Positions
2 placements across 2 markets.