Downloadable Content
Downloadable Content is a general gaming podcast made by everyday gamers for gamers, whether you're a hardcore gamer or a casual one, or whether you've been playing for decades or days. Hosts Brian French and Ron Goldie invite anyone to join in to discuss and debate topics relevant to video games and the gaming industry at large. Want to participate? Check out our website at dlcpodcast dot com and check out upcoming recordings. NOTE: we are in no way affiliated with Penny Arcade's podcast of the same title. Updates occasionally.
- Update frequency
- every 20 days
- Episodes
- 151
- Years Active
- 2014 - 2025
Episode S5E7: The Brothers Mario, Part 2
On the second episode of our yearlong celebration of 30 years of Super Mario Bros, Brian and Ron talk and reminisce over the 5 major games released over the SNES, N64 and Gamecube: Super Mario World …
Wed 06 May 2015
Episode S5E6: In Defense of Short Games
Too often gamers associate cost of a video game to a game's length, feeling that if you pay $60 for a game, you should get a ton of play out of it. Sometimes, though, quality of a game trumps quantit…
Wed 22 Apr 2015
Episode S5E5: Enter Sony, Part 1
The result of a relationship where Sony ended up spurned and betrayed by Nintendo, the PlayStation marked Sony's entrance into the video game world. No longer was it just Nintendo and Sega fighting f…
Wed 01 Apr 2015
Episode S5E4: PAX East 2015
At the 6th Penny Arcade Expo (East) in Boston, MA., it was another 3-day weekend of relentless stimulation. Developers from triple-A to indie all showed off their latest, the concerts were great, and…
Wed 18 Mar 2015
Episode S5E3: Broken Games
Wyatt and Ron join Brian and they discuss the growing trend of broken video games. Games are being sold to consumers that are loaded with glitches or just outright incomplete, often requiring a myria…
Wed 04 Mar 2015
Episode S5E2: Just Stop It Already
What is it about video game developers that grind our gears? Is it the fact that many keep using the same mechanics that frequently annoy us, like not being able to pause or skip really long cut scen…
Wed 25 Feb 2015
Episode S5E1: The Brothers Mario, Part 1
It began 30 years ago, when the character known as Jumpman from Donkey Kong got his own game, and was given a brother decked in green. The Brothers Mario still are going strong three decades later, a…
Wed 04 Feb 2015
Episode S4E23: Level 4 Cleared
It's the season finale! We round up 2014 in video gaming, give you our thoughts on the most memorable games and events of the year, and also give you what we're looking forward to in 2015. All music …
Tue 23 Dec 2014
Episode S4E22: R.I.P. Single-Player?!
With more and more games taking advantage of the internet, online multiplayer is on the rise. However, more and more developers are deciding to put more of their resources into multiplayer experience…
Wed 03 Dec 2014
Episode S4E21: A Little Humoresque
We take a look at the funny in this episode, examining the role of humor in video games. Is it needed? What's the purpose? What are some games that are noted for their humor? All music used belongs t…
Wed 19 Nov 2014
Episode S4E20: RPGs Here & There
What makes western RPGs so different from JRPGs? Why are JRPGs no longer the big console sellers they once were? Western RPGs seem to have filled the void left by JRPGs, but what is it about these ge…
Wed 05 Nov 2014
Episode S4E19: Why Video Games Need Feminism
In light of the horrible mess that is GamerGate, we talk on this episode why, perhaps more than ever, video games need feminism. The terrible threats and vitriol spewed at critics like Anita Sarkeesi…
Wed 22 Oct 2014
Episode S4E18: Free Play 7.0
It's just Ron and Brian as they give you the third and final Free Play episode of this season. They talk about Twitch's acquisition, what's going on in e-sports, and more. All music belongs to their …
Thu 09 Oct 2014
Episode S4E17: Gaming's Greatest Villains
Villains of video games are often times just as memorable, if not more so, than a game's hero. They have their unique personality traits that give them a lasting impression in a gamer's memory. On th…
Wed 24 Sep 2014
Episode S4E16: Free Play 6.0
It's another Free Play episode, and another set of interesting topics are up for debate--in this episode, we discuss the rampant sexism and harassment in the gaming community, the merits of physical …
Fri 05 Sep 2014
Episode S4E15: Say Fuzzy Pickles!
It didn't go over well when it was released 20 years ago, but since then, EarthBound has become a cult classic. What's the appeal of this weird, quirky, odd, yet hilarious game? Doug joins Brian on a…
Wed 20 Aug 2014
Episode S4E14: The Elder Scrolls of Tamriel
Twenty years ago, Bethesda introduced us to the massively open-world RPG series known as The Elder Scrolls. From its beginnings as a PC staple to a global phenomenon available on consoles as well, mi…
Wed 06 Aug 2014
Episode S4E13: Welcome To Silent Hill
Fifteen years ago, Konami gave us their answer to Capcom's Resident Evil franchise. Rather than zombies, bio-organic weapons, and viruses, Silent Hill gave us psychological chills. Supernatural eleme…
Wed 23 Jul 2014
Episode S4E12: Free Play 5.0
Ron and Ryan join Brian on the first of the Free Play episodes for Season 4. Even though summertime is usually the quiet period of the video gaming year, there's still plenty to talk about. What news…
Wed 09 Jul 2014
Episode S4E11: E3 2014
It's our annual E3 recap episode. Joined by Ron, Ben, Joshie, and Cat, we give you our take on the highlights, games, and controversies surrounding this year's event. All music used belongs to their …
Wed 25 Jun 2014
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