"Jez Corden" on His Life, Career, and the Future of Journalism

Bonfire Conversations · Jul 16, 2026 · 1h 2m

Jez Corden — Executive Editor at Windows Central and co-host of the XB2 podcast — sits down for one of the most personal interviews he's ever given. From growing up in one of England's most deprived areas with no career guidance, to a random email from Nokia that changed his life, to becoming one of the most trusted voices covering the business side of gaming — this is the full story, in his own words.We also get into his honest, sometimes bleak take on where AI, social media, and journalism are headed, what it's like living through a war-driven internet blackout while covering tech for a…