DAYS GONE PODCAST

051 ~ John Garvin

Writer & Creative Director John Garvin spills the details about Days Gone 2, shares behind-the-scenes info on the game's development, and discusses the upcoming DG movie.

050 ~ Kevin McAllister

Bend Studio's Community Manager, Kevin McAllister, joins the show to talk about creating content, building a fan community, and how Days Gone changed his life.

049 ~ Carlos & The Rippers

Horror fan CJ joins me for an in-depth discussion of Carlos, his freaker-oriented cult, and the overall themes of trauma and grief.

048 ~ Sam Witwer

Sam Witwer (Deacon St John) joins the podcast to share his experiences making Days Gone and talk about the larger themes of the game. He also reveals the inspiration for his character in The Callisto Protocol and shares his opinion on negative reviews.

047 ~ Speedrunning

World record holding speedrunner Inz002 joins the show to discuss the ins and outs of speedrunning, time-saving glitches and how to leap across the map with a "frog jump."

046 ~ Oregon

Oregonian outsdoorsman Tom Moose joins the show to talk about the terrain of Oregon and how the Days Gone environment affects the characters, story, and player experience.

045 ~ Sarah: Part Two

JStabe returns for part two of our deep dive into Sarah's character. In this episode, we discuss the Sarah of "now" -- how her experiences have changed her, who she has become and how she rekindles her relationship with Deacon.

044 ~ Sarah: Part One

Days Gone fan JStabe joins the show for a two-parter deep dive into Sarah's character. In this episode, we discuss the Sarah of "then" -- who she was before the collapse, her love for Deacon and what happened after she was put on that fateful NERO helo...

043 ~ Days Gone 2 Wish List

Three previous guests from the podcast (Ken, Dandy Deney and Spawnicus Rex) rejoin the show to discuss our hopes and fears for a hypothetical sequel.

042 ~ DGP Anniversary

To celebrate one year of the Days Gone Podcast, guests of the show return to share what makes Days Gone special to them. Happy Birthday, DGP!

041 ~ Jeff Ross

Game Director Jeff Ross shares the journey of Days Gone's conception and development and gives insight into the various design decisions made along the way.

040 ~ SPOILER-FREE Beginner Orientation

In this special spoiler-free episode, returning guest Joe and I share all the tips, tricks and information about the game we wish we'd known when we first started Days Gone.

039 ~ The Art Book

Spawnicus Rex joins me to peruse "The Art of Days Gone" and its incredible wealth of information, backstories, concept art and behind-the-scenes wisdom.

038 ~ Soundtrack

I welcome not one but two guests to the podcast this week - music experts Ken and Joe - to discuss Nathan Whitehead's incredible soundtrack.

Public Service Announcement

This is a public service announcement from the Days Gone Podcast.

037 ~ Eric Jensen

To mark the third anniversary of the release of Days Gone, Lead Open World Designer Eric Jensen joins the podcast to talk about creating the game's dynamic and beautifully chaotic world.

036 ~ Crossbow

Days Gone expert Dandy Deney joins the podcast to discuss the crossbow: its strengths and weaknesses, how it complements certain playstyles and what we wish it could do.

035 ~ James Allen McCune

Actor James Allen McCune discusses his character, Wade Taylor: the good side and bad, his yearning for connection, and the effects of the apocalypse on Wade's mental stability.

034 ~ Challenge Mode with Borislav247: Part Two

Part two of my conversation with Challenge Mode master Borislav 247, in which we discuss letting your health get low, horde kill speedruns and losing your fear of the freaks.

033 ~ Challenge Mode with Borislav247: Part One

Globally-ranked #1 Challenge Mode master and horde annihilator Borislav247 joins me in conversation about the perks and patches earned in the Challenges. Part one of two!

032 ~ Mental Health: Part Two

Part two of my discussion with licensed mental health professional Zach Geiser, in which we break down the rest of the characters and discuss our own chances of survival in a Days Gone world.

031 ~ Mental Health: Part One

Licensed mental health professional Zach Geiser joins the podcast to discuss mental health in Days Gone. Part one of two.

030 ~ Skills: Part Two

Spawnicus Rex continues his discussion of the skill tree and explains how to find out how much XP you get from missions and when your next skill point will unlock.

029 ~ Skills: Part One

Days Gone expert Spawnicus Rex returns to the podcast to explain the skill tree and discuss the best order to unlock skills based on individual playstyle. Part one of two.

028 ~ Photomode

Photographer Mike Padua explains photomode and the various techniques that can be employed to achieve excellent image captures. We also share our favorite virtual photographers and discuss whether it counts as art to capture images of a virtual world already created by another artist.

027 ~ Weapons

Redditor and gun enthusiast Misery Loves Shotguns joins me for a conversation about the weapons in Days Gone, from the primaries and sidearms to the melees and throwables -- and we discuss Reddit's most heated debate: crossbow vs. sniper rifle.

026 ~ Politics & Ideology: Part Two

Part two of my conversation with Ritchie Belmont about the game's political systems and ideologies. In this episode, we explore Lost Lake, the Rippers, the militia and NERO.

025 ~ Politics & Ideology: Part One

Days Gone streamer and my old friend Ritchie Belmont joins the show for an in-depth exploration of the camps' political systems and ideologies. Part one of two!

024 ~ Joey Image

Gamer, professional wrestler and Days Gone mega-fan Joey Image joins me for a casual discussion about fandom, visiting Bend Studio, and which characters would make great wrestling personas.

023 ~ Iron Mike: Part Two

Part Two of my conversation with Redditor 626Aussie, in which we discuss Iron Mike's dynamic with Lost Lake's Head of Security, the Ripper treaty, and the real purpose behind Skizzo's banishment.

022 ~ Iron Mike: Part One

I'm joined by Redditor 626Aussie for an in-depth discussion of Iron Mike, and we have so much to say it fills two episodes! In Part One we discuss the nature of Iron Mike's so-called pacifism and what really happened at Sherman's Camp...

On Podcasting: Part Three

The final episode of my conversation with Rob & Kelvin of Project: Tech Gaming and Daniel of Video Games & Coffee in which we discuss how to start (and run) a podcast.

021 ~ The Virus

Josh Bryant returns to the show to break down everything we know about the Hooligan virus: where it came from, how it affects the body, and what it means for the future.

On Podcasting: Part Two

The second episode of my conversation with Rob & Kelvin of Project: Tech Gaming and Daniel of Video Games & Coffee in which we discuss life, podcasting and video games. Part two of three.

020 ~ Livestreaming with Spawnicus Rex

Inspired by the special "On Podcasting" episodes, I talk to Spawnicus Rex about livestreaming: why it's done, how to do it, what equipment it takes and how to overcome any nervousness a new streamer may have.

On Podcasting: Part One

In a special episode of the Days Gone Podcast, I'm joined by Daniel of Video Games & Coffee and Rob & Kelvin of Project: Tech Gaming for a meta conversation about podcasting and video games. Part one of three.

019 ~ Rikki

Days Gone fan Dan Izzo joins the podcast for a discussion on Rikki: her backstory, relationships and motivation, and what her future may hold.

018 ~ Days Gone & Coffee

Daniel Belmont from the Video Games & Coffee podcast joins the show to deconstruct Days Gone and discuss why we love the game so much. 

017 ~ Lisa

Josh Bryant returns to the podcast for a deep discussion on Lisa and the Rippers. We get into the nuances of Lisa's story, how it affects Deacon's redemption arc and the nature of brainwashing.

016 ~ Reunion

Examining the reunion scene, Spawnicus Rex and I break down the language, body language and everything between the lines, and we answer the question that has plagued Reddit since the release of Days Gone: Was Sarah being a bitch?

015 ~ Bernardo De Paula

I "make contact" with Bernardo De Paula, the man behind the mask of everyone's favorite NERO scientist, O'Brian. We talk voice acting, freaker virus infection, a Days Gone sequel, and getting the elusive platinum...

014 ~ Boozer

Spawnicus Rex joins the podcast for a conversation about Deacon's brother-in-arms and loyal wingman, Boozer. We also read a statement from Jim Pirri, the actor behind Boozeman, about how he brought the character to life.

013 ~ The Drifter Bike: Part Two

Biker Josh Bryant returns to the podcast for part two of our discussion about the drifter bike.

012 ~ The Drifter Bike: Part One

Biker Josh Bryant joins the podcast to talk about the game's various bikes, verisimilitude, customization, and the incredible detail of the drifter bike's sound design. Part one of two!

011 ~ Jason Spisak

Actor Jason Spisak talks about voicing villains and bringing to life one of the most hated video game characters of all time. He also shares some cool details about Skizzo's backstory and talks about the subtle physicality involved in creating the character. I do my best to not fangirl too hard.

009 ~ Spawnicus Rex: Part Two

Part two of my interview with Days Gone expert and YouTube gamer Spawnicus Rex, in which we discuss gameplay strategy, story themes and Iron Mike's real reason for letting Skizzo go.

008 ~ Spawnicus Rex: Part One

Days Gone expert and YouTube gamer Spawnicus Rex shares his expert tips, tricks, and gameplay techniques. Part one of two!

007 ~ Get Weird

In this episode, I welcome the very first guest on the show: Anthony from the Weird Crew Podcast. We discuss our favorite aspects of the game and debate whether Skizzo counts as a villain.

006 ~ Days Gone 2

This episode is all about the facts, rumors, hopes and dreams for a sequel to our beloved game. Warning: Wild speculation ahead.

005 ~ "Painfully Generic"

Days Gone initially received lackluster reviews that called it mediocre and "painfully generic." Here's what reviewers failed to understand about a masterpiece that has hooked so many players (and spawned at least one fan podcast) since 2019.