The Jeff Gerstmann Show - A Podcast About Video Games
Jeff Gerstmann brings his extreme knowledge of video games, the video game industry, and energy drinks to you each and every week.
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On the show
- Austin Walker1 ep
- Jordan Middler1 ep
- Adam Boyes1 ep
Also: Greg Kasavin, Amir Rao, Evan Wells, Chris Kohler
Audience Interest
- video game industry news
- game reviews and analysis
Podcast Focus
- video game trends
- industry insights
Publishing Consistency
- 208 episodes total
- active for 3 years
Insights are generated by CastFox AI using publicly available data, episode content, and proprietary models.
Most discussed topics
Brands & references
Total monthly reach
Based on 1 signal.
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By chart position
- 🇺🇸United States · Video GamesHOME#13394K to 2.1M
- 🇹🇭TH · Video Games#217K to 90K
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom · Video Games#2313K to 66K
- 🇷🇴RO · Video Games#211K to 60K
- 🇮🇹Italy · Video Games#1011K to 60K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
506K to 2.7M🎙 ~2x weekly·228 episodes·Last published yesterday - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
1.0M to 5.4M🇺🇸78%🇹🇭3%🇬🇧2%+8 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
557K to 2.9M
Market Insights
Platform Distribution
Reach across major podcast platforms, updated hourly
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/27/26 | 229: My Esports Team is Doomed | Pokemon Unite’s shutting down in March, what does this mean for my esports career? Also: EA closes BioWare, Phantom Blade Zero is out, Modern Warfare 4’s got some good ideas, Street Fighter V runs on PHP, and more. F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code JEFFG15 at https://theperfectjean.nyc/JEFFG15 #theperfectjeanpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 2h 57m 25s | ||||||
| 10/20/26 | 228: Cash Rules Everything Around Me | Call of Duty’s multi-phased rollout means that the single-player campaign is now available. Let’s talk about that crazy thing. Also: Justice is scoring GTA6, Steam updates its achievements, people are using AI to clone indie games, Xbox thinks you should sell your unused Xbox, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 3h 04m 48s | ||||||
| 10/13/26 | 227: POWER OUTAGE | This one’s messy. Recorded in three chunks, the majority of the news segment was recorded on my phone after the power at the house went out. We then resume normal transmission at the end for an additional story and some emails. Also my daughter snuck in at one point and I had to gently escort her back inside! Let’s talk about Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, Poly Fighter, HyperFight 2, EA’s response to the Skate mod scene, Xbox Labs, GTA on PC, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 2h 08m 23s | ||||||
| 10/6/26 | 226: Sonic Mpreg Discord Servers | Sonic the Hedgehog finally gets an official Discord server and it’s going great. Also: Gears of War: E-Day, Titanfall 2 VR, Minecraft Dungeons II, Star Wars Galactic Racer, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, and the news! Xbox says it’s not for sale, PS5 Pros are suddenly out of stock and used ones are way more expensive, Uncharted 5, the new Ape Escape game, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 3h 11m 46s | ||||||
| 9/29/26 | 225: Virtual Garage | VGC’s Jordan Middler joins us to discuss the latest soccer video game! We’ll also talk about our somewhat diverging thoughts on Control Resonant, especially after a launch day patch made some pretty meaningful changes. And the Steam Frame is out, let’s talk about all the hottest and newest and biggest games from the world of virtual reality! On top of that: Microsoft CEO thinks the Xbox layoffs are “great to see.” I bet! Don’t forget we’ve also got a bit of Tokyo Game Show talk, Pokemon card hunting, and more. It’s a big show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 3h 06m 27s | ||||||
| 9/22/26 | 224: Holding In The Reset Button 2K26 | Xbox makes more cuts, Bungie starts trying to dig their way out, Wolverine reactions are missing the point, Control Resonant gets reviewed, and more on this week’s show. F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code JEFFG15 at https://theperfectjean.nyc/JEFFG15 #theperfectjeanpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 2h 58m 40s | ||||||
| 9/15/26 | 223: Kojima Crosses the Street | Get Tidy Today! Try CleanMyMac 7 days FREE and use my code JEFF20 for 20% off - https://clnmy.com/TheJeffGerstmannShow PlayStation bails out of its Kojima partnership! PlayStation’s Marvel’s Wolverine is disappointing! Hot Wheels Infinite Rush hits up some kind of rush! Satellaview games! Steam Frames! Marathon! And more, all on this week’s ishdition of The Jeff Gerstmann Show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 2h 56m 13s | ||||||
| 9/8/26 | video gamesThe Legend of Zelda+5 | — | Let It DieXbox+3 | — | The Legend of ZeldaOcarina of Time+5 | RidgeJEFFG | 2h 49m 09s | ||
| 9/1/26 | video gamestechnology+3 | — | Call of DutySwitch 2+7 | — | Call of DutySwitch 2+5 | — | 3h 03m 23s | ||
| 8/25/26 | Gamescomvideo game announcements+4 | — | Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4Blood Dungeon | — | GamescomCall of Duty+5 | — | 2h 01m 38s | ||
| 8/18/26 | video gamesSimpsons+4 | — | Simpsons: Hit & RunBug!+7 | — | SimpsonsMortal Shell II+4 | — | 3h 07m 16s | ||
| 8/11/26 | arcadesvideo games+4 | — | Marvel TokonGTA6+4 | — | arcadeMarvel Tokon+4 | — | 2h 59m 12s | ||
| 8/4/26 | Virtual Boyvideo games+4 | — | Virtual BoyGunZZZZZ+2 | — | Virtual BoyBest Game+5 | The Ridge Wallet LLCJEFFG | 2h 56m 01s | ||
| 7/28/26 | digital futurevideo game outages+3 | — | PSNXbox Live+3 | — | PSNXbox Live+5 | The Perfect JeanJEFFG15 | 2h 54m 17s | ||
| 7/21/26 | FSR4Steam Machine+5 | — | FSR4Steam Machine+5 | — | FSR4Steam Machine+5 | — | 2h 58m 06s | ||
| 7/14/26 | Steam MachineCall of Duty+4 | — | Steam MachineCall of Duty+4 | — | Steam MachineCall of Duty+4 | — | 2h 51m 50s | ||
| 7/7/26 | job cutsgaming industry+5 | — | Ayn ThorXbox+2 | — | XboxPlayStation+5 | — | 3h 11m 07s | ||
| 6/30/26 | video gameslayoffs+3 | — | Dead or Alive 6Steam Machine+2 | — | Nick CageDead or Alive 6+3 | — | 2h 54m 52s | ||
| 6/23/26 | Quake anniversaryN64 anniversary+4 | — | Unreal EngineBeitong Pangu+2 | — | QuakeN64+5 | — | 3h 00m 14s | ||
| 6/16/26 | video gamesin-game advertising+5 | — | EACommodore+4 | — | Tomb RaiderTurok+5 | — | 3h 02m 07s | ||
| 6/9/26 | video game announcementsSummer Game Fest+4 | — | Control ResonantCrazy Taxi+4 | — | NintendoPlayStation+6 | — | 2h 49m 33s | ||
| 6/2/26 | video gamesgame announcements+3 | — | Mina the HollowerCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 4+3 | — | Summer Game Festvideo games+3 | — | 3h 00m 49s | ||
| 5/26/26 | video gamesDestiny 2+4 | — | Destiny 2Rocket League+2 | — | Destiny 2Rocket League+4 | — | 2h 55m 03s | ||
| 5/19/26 | video gamesarcade games+3 | — | Forza Horizon 6Lego 2K Drive+6 | — | Mr. Do!Arcade Archives+6 | — | 3h 09m 17s | ||
| 5/12/26 | video game industrygame cancellations+3 | — | SegaSteam Controller+1 | — | SegaSUPER GAME+5 | — | 2h 42m 30s | ||
| 5/5/26 | gaming newsSteam Controller+4 | — | Steam ControllerXbox Mode+3 | — | Steam Controllerscalpers+5 | NordVPNjeffgerstmann | 3h 08m 35s | ||
| 4/28/26 | video gamesgaming news+4 | — | Double FineXbox+1 | Switch 2 | SarosKiln+6 | NordVPNjeffgerstmann | 3h 13m 29s | ||
| 4/21/26 | Marathontabletop RPG+4 | Austin Walker | MarathonRealis+6 | — | MarathonRealis+5 | — | 3h 08m 55s | ||
| 4/14/26 | video gamesPokemon Champions+5 | Jordan Middler | PragmataGrand Theft Auto 6+4 | — | VGCPokemon Champions+5 | — | 3h 06m 17s | ||
| 4/7/26 | video gamesgame releases+4 | — | Pro X2 SuperstrikeLogitech+2 | Roblox | video gamesCastlevania+5 | RidgeJEFFG | 2h 58m 15s | ||
| 3/31/26 | video game pricingPlayStation 5+5 | — | PlayStation 5Nintendo+4 | — | video gamesPlayStation 5+5 | — | 3h 05m 48s | ||
| 3/24/26 | video gamesgame development+3 | — | Crimson DesertDRIV3R+5 | — | MarathonCrimson Desert+6 | — | 2h 52m 35s | ||
| 3/17/26 | video gamesgame updates+3 | — | Super Mario WonderMarathon+4 | — | Super Mario WonderMarathon+3 | — | 2h 44m 52s | ||
| 3/10/26 | video gamesMarathon+4 | — | MarathonPokémon Pokopia+2 | — | MarathonPokémon Pokopia+5 | — | 3h 03m 53s | ||
| 3/3/26 | extraction gamesvideo game industry+4 | Adam Boyes | VivratoPlayStation+8 | — | extractionArc Raiders+7 | rag & boneJEFF | 2h 56m 32s | ||
| 2/24/26 | Xbox newsPhil Spencer retirement+4 | — | KnackMicrosoft+2 | — | XboxPhil Spencer+5 | Good Chop50jeff | 3h 12m 28s | ||
| 2/17/26 | DICE Summitvideo game future+3 | Greg KasavinAmir Rao+2 | God of WarMetal Gear+3 | — | DICE Summitvideo games+5 | — | 2h 47m 02s | ||
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What the show covers
- video game trends
- industry insights
- game mechanics exploration
- host's personal experiences
Audience interests
- video game industry news
- game reviews and analysis
- energy drink discussions
- gaming culture insights
Platform reach
- platforms not yet detected
- no known distribution channels
- limited audience visibility
- unknown follower count
Publishing consistency
- 208 episodes total
- active for 3 years
- weekly publishing schedule
- consistent episode releases
Chart history for The Jeff Gerstmann Show - A Podcast About Video Games
Peaked at #2 in RO, top 10 in 5 of 50 tracked markets, currently #2 in RO.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RO | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| TH | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| MY | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| PT | — | #9 | #9 | — |
| Italy | — | #10 | #10 | — |
| United States | — | #13 | #13 | — |
| SG | — | #13 | #13 | — |
| RO | — | #14 | #14 | — |
| Australia | — | #16 | #16 | — |
| NG | — | #16 | #16 | — |
| Finland | — | #18 | #18 | — |
| Norway | — | #19 | #19 | — |
| Canada | — | #20 | #20 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #23 | #23 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #23 | #23 | — |
| GR | — | #28 | #28 | — |
| South Korea | — | #28 | #28 | — |
| TH | — | #29 | #29 | — |
| India | — | #30 | #30 | — |
| HU | — | #31 | #31 | — |
Chart Positions
50 placements across 38 markets.
Chart Positions
50 placements across 38 markets.