Windbreaker

Second Wind

Windbreaker is Second Wind's premier gaming podcast hosted by Yahtzee Croshaw, Marty Sliva & JM8. Join the trio (and occasional guests) weekly to discuss everything industry wide from current news, to recent releases and wider trends. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup

  • 1 hour 13 minutes
    How Indie Gaming Has Evolved Over the Past 25 Years (ft. Edmund McMillen) | Windbreaker Podcast

    On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee and Jack are joined by Edmund McMillen (Mewgenics, Super Meat Boy, The Binding of Isaac) to chat about the evolution of indie games throughout the 21st centruy.

    Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup


    16 December 2025, 1:00 am
  • 1 hour 18 minutes
    Yeah, I'd Eat That Video Game Food | Windbreaker Podcast

    On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee and Marty get hungry as they chat about the history of food and cooking in video games.

    Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup


    9 December 2025, 1:00 am
  • 1 hour 21 minutes
    Games in a Genre of Their Own | Windbreaker Podcast

    On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee is feeling under the weather, but do not fret! JM8 and Marty are here to discuss their favorite examples of games that feel like they're in a genre of their own (or felt like that at the time of release).

    Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup


    2 December 2025, 12:00 am
  • 1 hour 10 minutes
    The Past, Present, and Future of Episodic Gaming | Windbreaker Podcast

    On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty take a look at the past, present, and future of episodic gaming, in light of the release of AdHoc's Dispatch.Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup


    25 November 2025, 1:00 am
  • 1 hour 21 minutes
    Breaking Down the 2025 Game Awards Nominations | Windbreaker Podcast

    On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty take a look at the freshly dropped Game Awards nominations for 2025.

    Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup


    18 November 2025, 12:00 am
  • 1 hour 15 minutes
    What Makes a Great “Atmosphere” | Windbreaker Podcast

    On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Jesse Galena discuss about “atmosphere” in games. What does the term mean to us, which games do it well, and why do they succeed?

    Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup


    11 November 2025, 4:00 pm
  • 1 hour 12 minutes
    Are Tables Better Than Video Games? | Windbreaker Podcast

    On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Jack discuss about the transition of board games to the screen. Did Video (Games) Kill The Table (Top) Star?**Send any complains about that joke to our podcast producer.

    Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup


    4 November 2025, 12:00 am
  • 1 hour 44 minutes
    The Joys of In-Person Gaming | Windbreaker Podcast

    On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, JM8, Marty, and Jesse are together in Milwaukee, and chatting about the joys of gaming with pals in-person, from couch co-op, to TTRPGs, and more.

    Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup


    28 October 2025, 12:00 am
  • 1 hour 25 minutes
    5 Years Later, Does the PS5 Have an Identity? | Windbreaker Podcast

    On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Marty, and JM8 chat about the current state of the PS5 -- its library, its future, and whether its lacking an identity that previous PlayStations had.

    Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup


    14 October 2025, 12:00 am
  • 1 hour 29 minutes
    The Video Game Stories That Stick With Us | Windbreaker Podcast

    On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Marty, and JM8 chat about the video game stories that have stuck with them, even years/decades after release.

    Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup


    7 October 2025, 12:00 am
  • 1 hour 25 minutes
    Does Japan Make the Best Horror? | Windbreaker Podcast

    On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Marty, and JM8 chat about the current state of horror, and where Japan fits in there.

    Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup


    30 September 2025, 12:00 am
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