Squid Game is back, and so is Player 456. In the gripping Season 2 premiere, Player 456 returns with a vengeance, leading a covert manhunt for the Recruiter. Hosts Phil Yu and Kiera Please dive into Gi-hun’s transformation from victim to vigilante, the Recruiter’s twisted philosophy on fairness, and the dark experiments that continue to haunt the Squid Game. ... Show More
Jul 2025
Squid Game Season 3 Finale Explained by Creator and Stars
For our final bonus episode, hosts Phil Yu and Kiera Please head to New York City for an exclusive sit-down with the minds and hearts behind Squid Game. Joining them are series creator and director Hwang Dong-hyuk, the unforgettable Player 456 himself, Lee Jung-jae, and the enigm ... Show More
10m 19s
Jul 2025
Circle, Triangle, Square - S3 Ep 5
It’s the second-to-last episode of Squid Game — and the final challenge is here: Sky Squid Game. With only a few players remaining, a brutal “democratic” vote determines who lives, who dies, and who becomes a sacrifice. Hosts Phil Yu and Kiera Please unpack the twisted politics o ... Show More
30m 7s
Dec 2024
BONUS | Squid Game: The Official Podcast S2 Trailer
Let the new games begin! Starting Thursday, December 26th, join hosts Phil Yu (aka “Angry Asian Man”) and Kiera Please as they dive into each episode of Squid Game Season 2. Joined by a lineup of special guests, they’ll unpack the deadly new challenges, explore the layered charac ... Show More
2m 28s
Nov 2024
Squid Game: Gganbu Gone Wrong - Rewatch S1 Eps 4-6
In this episode, host Phil Yu is joined by the iconic comedian and actor, Margaret Cho as they break down episodes 4, 5, and 6 of Squid Game. The two dive into the brutal tug-of-war game, the heart-wrenching marbles showdown, and the dark twists of organ trafficking, all while ex ... Show More
30m 27s
Aug 2025
Game Scoop! 820: Our Most-Anticipated Fall 2025 Games
Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Justin Davis, and Mark Medina -- are discussing Donkey Kong Bananza, Death Stranding 2, Ghost of Yotei, Battlefield 6, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, The Outer Worlds 2, and mo ... Show More
1h 14m
Mar 2025
Ep. 7: “Killer Instincts” with Jon Gries
Hosts Jia Tolentino and Josh Bearman dive into Episode 7 to break down Rick and Frank’s undercover operation, Muay Thai fights, and Greg/Gary’s party . Then, Jon Gries, who plays Greg Hunt, weighs in on the big question—did he orchestrate Tanya’s death? Learn more about your ad c ... Show More
49m 32s
Jan 2023
Season 1, Episode 1 - “When You're Lost in the Darkness”
Host Troy Baker talks with The Last of Us Showrunners – writer/director Craig Mazin (Chernobyl) and the creator of The Last of Us video game Neil Druckmann– about how they brought this new HBO Original series to life. Troy, Craig and Neil talk through Episode 1 of the series, unp ... Show More
45m 58s
Sep 2025
OSBonus: Oops All Sword of the Sea (feat. Austin Wintory & Matt Nava)
Grab your magic swords and surf the audio-waves as we talk with developers and composers Matt Nava and Austin Wintory from the Sword of the Sea team about their latest foray into atmospheric video game making!Our podcast, like our videos, sometimes touches on the violence, assaul ... Show More
1 h