Episode 272: Mailbag

What Matthew thinks of Crimson Desert, new DLC for old games, how 360-era classics would score now in reviews, dream Helldivers 2 warbonds and more nonsense.

April 3, 2026

XXL Episode 45: Two Giant Men Watch The Trip

From Michael Caine impressions to how the show mirrors the podcast’s dynamic, we dig deep into why we love it so much.

March 30, 2026

Episode 271: Unsung Aspects of Video Game Design (with Emma Kent)

Former Eurogamer reporter Emma Kent is our guest this week!

March 27, 2026

Episode 270: The Best Games of 2018

Two top 10 lists from an amazing year for video games.

March 20, 2026

XL Episode 49: 50 More Truths About Games Journalism

A sequel to one of our favourite Patreon episodes – it’s 50 more truths on games media from the Two Giant Men.

March 15, 2026

Episode 269: Becoming Pals with Hideki Kamiya and Other Stories (with Andy Robinson)

VGC’s Andy Robinson is this week’s guest.

March 13, 2026

Episode 268: What We've Been Playing (Reanimal, Marathon, Dark Auction, Yakuza Kiwami 3, Romeo is a Dead Man, PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid's Curse, Denshattack!)

What we’ve been playing lately that doesn’t feature Leon S Kennedy.

March 6, 2026

Episode 267: Two Giant Men Play Resident Evil Requiem

A deep dive into the year’s first big game (sorry, Mario Tennis).

February 27, 2026

XXL Episode 44: 2026 Oscar Best Picture Nominees, Ranked

With apologies to Emerald Fennell, who catches some strays.

February 23, 2026

Episode 266: Games Court 2026

Judge Castle tackles listeners’ moral dilemmas in the return of podcasting’s worst format.

February 20, 2026