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Back Pocket
Back Pocket is a video game variety channel starring Gus Ronald, Peter Burns, Ruby Innes, Joshua Swift, Adele Jefferies, and William Yates! Here you'll find the audio-only version of their weekly flagship program, where they cover the latest gaming news, share first impressions of new game releases, and have a nice time all around. You'll also find every episode of our old podcast PocketBuds, where good buds talk about good gaming stuff.
Episodes
Back PocketPocketBuds #34: What Do You Even Do At GDC? ft. JoJo Zhou
Ruby is joined by your friendly neighbourhood dramaturg and lead writer for Massive monster JoJo Zhou to talk about their jam-packed and highly educational…
Back PocketPocketBuds #33: Everybody Loves Princess Peach Showtime! ft. Cass Paige
Ruby is joined by host of Sanspants Radio's Shut Up A Second and Being Hot Is Hard, Cass Paige, to talk all about Nintendo's newest masterpiece, Princess Peach…
Back PocketPocketBuds #32: Why Is D&D Everywhere Now? ft. Zac Naoum
Ruby is joined by D&D YouTuber and DM of I Speak Giant, Zac Naoum to talk about why the world outside of nerds is so in love with Dungeons & Dragons. And also…
Back PocketPocketBuds #31: Oh, Halo! How Are You? ft. Peter Burns
Ruby is joined by her Back Pocket co-host and also her boss Peter Burns to talk all about the expansive world that is the Halo universe. Also yes, I know that…
Back PocketPocketBuds #30: The Wacky World of Licensed Games ft. Minimme
Ruby is joined by YouTuber and licensed video game appreciator Peter a.k.a Minimme to discuss the humble beginnings, the rises and falls, and the much-needed…
Back PocketPocketBuds #29: Video Game Mascots (Mainly Gex) ft. Izzy Kestrel
Ruby is joined by the internet's leading expert on all things Gex, game designer Izzy Kestrel, to talk about the world of video game mascots and why so many of…
Back PocketPocketBuds #28: The Art Of Video Games ft. Jack Kirby Crosby
Ruby is joined by the art lead for Wood + Weather, art director of Moving Out 2, and co-host of Dice Paper Role, Jack Kirby Crosby. As Jack is what you'd call…
Back PocketPocketBuds #27: Look What We Dredged Up ft. Joel & Mikey from Black Salt Games
Ruby is joined by Joel Mason and Mikey Bastiaens from Black Salt Games to talk about the success of their spooky fishing game Dredge, the ups and downs of…
Back PocketPocketBuds #26: Final Freakin' Fantasy VII ft. Ben Vernel
Ruby is joined by comedian and one-third of Filthy Casuals Ben Vernel to talk about the seemingly neverending saga that is the Compilation of Final Fantasy…
Back PocketPocketBuds #25: YouTube, Mega64, & You ft. Garrett Hunter
Ruby is joined by special effects/make-up artist for Mega64 and player of the PPS Garrett Hunter to talk about his work with Mega64, their mutual love and…
Back PocketPocketBuds #24: Shitposting On The Work Account ft. Josie Fletcher
Ruby is joined by social media manager for Massive Monster Josie Fletcher to talk about the highs and lows of posting online, where we are in terms of cringe…
Back PocketPocketBuds #23: Bitches Love The Sims (We're Bitches) ft. Dee Fidge
Ruby is joined by comedy writer Dee Fidge to talk about the gaming world's longest running and most influential life sim, The Sims, from its many many…
Back PocketPocketBuds #22: Welcome To 2024 ft. The Back Pocket Team
PocketBuds is back from their big, busty break and are ready to welcome you, the listener, to the new year! That's 2024! Ruby is joined by her two dads Gus…
Back PocketPocketBuds #21: Video Games 2023 Edition ft Xalavier Nelson Jr.
It's the final episode of PocketBuds for 2023, which means this episode is all about the year that was, from the state of the industry to the games that…
Back PocketPocketBuds #20: And Now, What If Video Game Was Movie? ft. Alexei Toliopoulos
Ruby is joined by comedian, filmmaker, writer, podcaster, and registered cinephile Alexei Toliopoulos to talk about something Ruby loves, but Alexei loves…
Back PocketPocketBuds #19: Video Games Need Social Media, Kinda ft. Nicole Archer
Ruby is joined by former games journalist and current community manager Nicole Archer to talk about how important social media can be for a game's success, but…
Back PocketPocketBuds #18: Esports Is Like Sports But E ft. Loz from Griefed
Ruby is joined by esports content creator, host of Griefed, and active listener Loz, to talk all about the ins and outs of esports. From the controversies that…
Back PocketPocketBuds #17: Gubbins Is A Word Game ft. Darcy Smith
Ruby is joined by co-creator of Studio Folly, Darcy Smith, to talk about their new mobile word game Gubbins, how they avoided litigation from the owners of…
Back PocketPocketBuds #16: Making A Real Life Video Game (Literally) ft. Bruno Dubosarsky & Dan Scarratt
Ruby is joined by comedians Bruno Dubosarsky and Daniel Scarratt to talk about Karate Man, their comedy show that is actually also a game kinda. So it's like a…
Back PocketPocketBuds #15: Are Video Games Cool? ft. Woody from Beethoven & Dinosaur
As part of her Melbourne International Games Week travels, Ruby is joined by Woody, a producer at Beethoven & Dinosaur, a Melbourne-based studio known for the…
Back PocketPocketBuds #14: What If Movie Was Video Game? ft. Sam Barlow
As part of the SXSW Sydney celebrations, Ruby is joined in the Back Pocket studios by writer and director of Immortality, Her Story, and Telling Lies, Sam…
Back PocketPocketBuds #13: Getting A Knuckle Sandwich At My Local Surf Club ft. Andy Brophy & Olivia Haines
As part of her Melbourne International Games Week travels, Ruby is joined by independent game developers Andy Brophy and Olivia Haines. They're currently…
Back PocketPocketBuds #12: Ruby’s GCAP ReCAP ft. Chloe Appleby & More
Ruby is joined by a bestie, an ex-neighbour, a temporary roomie, and a friend with an actual serious job Chloe Appleby to go through a series of interviews…
Back PocketPocketBuds #11: How An MMORPG Is Made ft. Rich Lambert
Ruby is joined by creative director at Zenimax Online Studios and one of the first people brought on board to work on The Elder Scrolls Online, Rich Lambert…
Back PocketPocketBuds #10: Revisiting The Games Of 2021 ft. Andrew from Boonta Vista
Ruby is joined by a father, a podcaster, and most importantly a friend, Andrew Law from Boonta Vista, to have a chat about the wretched year we know as 2021…
Back PocketPocketBuds #9: Wrestling Games Are Real, Brother ft. Eric Baudour
Ruby is joined by one of her favourite American friends Eric Baudour to talk about the past, present, and future of wrestling games. And if you're wondering…
Back PocketPocketBuds #8: Loving Hard In Baldur’s Gate 3 [NOT CRINGE] ft. HexSteph
Ruby is joined by her iconic pal Steph "Hex" Bendixsen to talk about her potential 2023 Game of the Year, Baldur's Gate 3, and how it's gotten the video…
Back PocketPocketBuds #7: Insufferable Women ft. Ally McLean Hennessy
Ruby is joined by game developer Ally McLean Hennessy to talk all about her studio Lemonade Games, their upcoming title Mystiques, the Australian games…
Back PocketPocketBuds #6: Virtual Mortality ft. Steph Panecasio
Ruby is joined by award-winning journalist and carking-it aficionado Steph Panecasio to talk about all things related to death in video games. Despite death…
Back PocketPete’s Work Experience Experiment | Hard Agree
PocketBuds presents Hard Agree, a limited audio series where Ruby, Gus, and Pete present one another with a pitch that could make the world a better place, but…
Back PocketPocketBuds #5: Horsin’ Around with The Saddle Club ft. Lara Jean Marshall & Sophie Bennett
Ruby is joined by actors Lara Jean Marshall & Sophie Bennett, a.k.a Lisa and Stevie from The OG Saddle Club, to talk about their collaboration with The Sims 4…
Back PocketGus’ Great Bird Liberation | Hard Agree
PocketBuds presents Hard Agree, a limited audio series where Ruby, Gus, and Pete present one another with a pitch that could make the world a better place, but…
Back PocketPocketBuds #4: Gamifying The Dark Web ft. Chantal Ryan
Ruby is joined by anthropologist and game developer Chantal Ryan to talk about her upcoming indie title darkwebSTREAMER, as well as their personal experiences…
Back PocketRuby’s Content Drought | Hard Agree
PocketBuds presents Hard Agree, a limited audio series where Ruby, Gus, and Pete present one another with a pitch that could make the world a better place, but…
Back PocketPocketBuds #3: Yeah, But I’m Playing Hello Kitty Island Adventure ft. Andrew Levins
Ruby is joined by DJ, podcaster, father, TikToker, and Sanrio expert Andrew Levins to talk about Hello Kitty: Island Adventure. Is it any good? Is this the…
Back PocketPocketBuds #2: What The Hell Happened To Bob’s Game? ft. Joel Duscher & Jackson Baly
Ruby is joined by the internet's video game boyfriends Joel Duscher & Jackson Baly of Thumb Cramps fame to talk about the mystery of Bob's Game. What happened…
Back PocketPocketBuds #1: Gus Hasn’t Finished Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
PocketBuds is a Back Pocket podcast dedicated to good gaming conversations between best buds! Join host Ruby Innes each week as she talks with a wide array of…