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Press Row Podcast
by Hit The Pass
Sports video game podcast, discussing the hottest sports gaming stories.
Episodes
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College Football 26 and the Return of College Basketball
Rich and Bryan discuss first thoughts on College Football 25 and react to the announcement that EA Sports is developing a new college basketball game. Then the reveal of the 32 team assignments for this year's online dynasty.
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Celebrating the holidays (and College Football 25)
Rich and Bryan return to sum up the year in sports games, which, ultimately, means solely discussing the game that mattered most: College Football 25. The two recap having faced off in a game that was a decade in-the-making in their college football online dynasty.
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College Football 25 is Here!
Rich and Bryan discuss the release of College Football 25. 11 years passed between licensed college football video games, so how did EA Sports do with the highly anticipated return? From general first impressions, to a planned dynasty mode with 32 people, and a viral broadcast camera tweet…
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The College Football 25 Reveal
Rich and Bryan reunite for a podcast 11 years in the making. EA Sports College Football 25 had its first trailer and initial feature list reveal. Will the game be able to live up to fan expectations?
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Celebrating NC State with Owen Good
Rich catches up with NC State alum Owen Good as his beloved alma mater appears in both the Men's and Women's NCAA Final Four this coming weekend. Plus! They chat about what sports games they're playing right now.
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Is the new College Football video game on the horizon?
Bryan and Rich discuss their thoughts on the upcoming college football game from EA Sports.
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Owen Good rides off into the sunset
We talk with longtime Press Row panelist, and even longer-time sports video game media leading voice Owen Good as he exits the games journalism industry. With a look back at the epochal changes that have taken place in the space in just the time spanning this show, it's an extraordinary analysis…
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Erik Kratz - The Tao of the Backup Catcher: Playing Baseball for the Love of the Game
We talk with former major leaguer, current analyst, and future manager Erik Kratz, the co-author of the new book The Tao of the Backup Catcher: Playing Baseball for the Love of the Game. It's a fun, fascinating conversation about life as a key - if oft-unappreciated - part of several major league...
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Summer Check-In
Rich and Bryan reunite to discuss the latest in the sports gaming world including features and beta reaction to Madden NFL 24 and the recent news surrounding next year's planned return of college football from EA Sports.
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346: Third Time CEO Ian Cummings
We talk with our good friend Ian Cummings, CEO at Third Time Entertainment, about his incredible success with his game Photo Finish Live, partnering with the Kentucky Derby, running a company, and much more. It's an incredible story and we are thrilled to be able to have Ian tell it!
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Press Row Podcast & 4th String Crossover
It's a special bonus episode as Pastapadre joins 4th String League members to discuss the news of EA Sports' compensation for those who lost Madden Franchise Mode saves before later turning to league specific developments.
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2023 Sports Video Game season preview
What sports video game are you looking forward to most in 2023? We pose that question to Bryan, Kris, Owen and Rich in the first Press Row Podcast episode of 2023!
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2022 Sports Game of the Year!
It's an old-school Sports Game of the Year show! Rich, Owen, and Kris line up their Honorable Mentions then count down their top three favorite sports video games of 2022 - eventually getting to the Official Press Row Podcast Sports Game of the Year as well! Happy Holidays everyone!
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EA Sports College Football Return Gets Pushed to 2024
The wait for a fully licensed college football video game will have been 11 years should EA Sports College Football 24 release as now scheduled. Rich and Bryan discuss the return being pushed back from summer 2023 to 2024. Why it happened and what the first game back could benefit from the extra...
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What we are, and aren't, playing this sports gaming season
Rich and Bryan return to discuss this fall's sports games - the ones that are resonating with them and the others that have taken a back seat to this point.
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Reviewing NBA 2K23
Rich Grisham and Bryan Wiedey discuss their time with NBA 2K23 so far, largely focusing on the two big feature additions in MyNBA Eras and The Jordan Challenge, before moving on to share thoughts on the upcoming releases of FIFA 23 and NHL 23.
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The Return
The Press Row Podcast returns after an extended hiatus reuniting three of the OG panelists to discuss the release of Madden NFL 23, take a look ahead to NBA 2K23, and assess the upcoming battle between 2K and EA golf games. Featuring Rich Grisham, Bryan Wiedey (@pastapadre), and Owen Good (Polygon).
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Locked In
Rich and Bryan discuss the reveal of MLB The Show 22 amidst the lockout, the sales of Activision-Blizzard and Bungie and what it would mean if EA is acquired by Microsoft or Sony, and go into the latest in their Madden online franchises.
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Closing Out 2021
Rich Grisham and Bryan Wiedey return to wrap up a year in sports gaming that, depending on perspective, either featured a handful of quality efforts from long-running franchises or will be remembered as one of the worst in the history of the genre. The two discuss what they've been playing…
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Madden NFL 22 is here
Discussing the release of Madden NFL 22 with early thoughts on the game, the reveal of NHL 22, and the new form that PES will be taking going forward.
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Acquisitions and delays
The Press Row Podcast returns with discussion on recent news including Electronic Arts buying Metalhead Software - the developers of Super Mega Baseball - and the first NFL game from 2K Sports under their new licensing deal being delayed until summer 2022.
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Ep 334: Baseball and Golf surprises and shock!
So many surprises in such a short time! Between MLB The Show going on Xbox Game Pass the day it launches and EA announcing a brand new PGA golf game - exclusively featuring The Masters, no less - it's been a wild few weeks. Enjoy the show!
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College Football is Back!
At some point! EA Sports today announced that College Football will be making a return to their portfolio of sports games. So that begs the questions, like when? What teams? What players? What history? Will there be a Dynasty Mode? Will there be Ultimate Team? Will it be a yearly release? We…
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Next gen Madden and FIFA impressions
Next gen sports gaming is here in full! Rich and Bryan talk about their early impressions of Madden and FIFA on the Xbox Series X and Playstation 5 - what's different, what's interesting, and what's the overall feel?
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The launch of a new generation
It's an old-school throwback Press Row Podcast! It's 2013 all over again as Owen Good, Bryan Wiedey, and Rich Grisham get together to compare their next-gen console launch experiences - only this time it's Xbox Series X and Playstation 5!
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NBA 2K21 Shooting Woes and Madden NFL 21 News
Despite the current NBA season still ongoing and the next one several months away from tipping off NBA 2K21 has just released and to the lowest review scores in series' history. But it's the changes that have been made to shooting that have caused the biggest disruption. What's been done, why it...
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Madden NFL 21 and PGA Tour 2K21 - Release Reaction
In the midst of a pandemic two major sports games have just released. One seems to have handled the challenges to produce a possible Sports Game of the Year candidate while the other may have been better off delayed. Pastapadre, MillsTwitch, and Rich discuss first impressions of Madden NFL 21 and...
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#FixMaddenFranchise
How did Madden NFL get to the current place it is with Franchise Mode, why was there an uprising from fans now, and where does Madden go from here? Rich, Bryan, and Mills discuss everything around the #FixMaddenFranchise movement that trended on Twitter and forced a response out of EA Sports.
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Next-Gen Reveal (EA Play)
Due to the extraordinary circumstances of 2020 Electronic Arts had to call an audible and hold the annual EA Play event remotely and in pre-recorded fashion. The trimmed down presentation left the publisher's sports games with just a single trailer as representation. That trailer was a big one...
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Super Mega Baseball 3
This week we talk to Scott Drader, co-founder of Metalhead Software - the makers of Super Mega Baseball 3! The brand new release is delighting fans around the world. We catch up with Scott on everything about the game - design, feedback, roadmap, and more - in a fascinating conversation about the...
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The NCAA Football dream is dead?!?!
Is the dream of a new NCAA Football dream dead - or still very much alive? With interesting new developments happening, Bryan and Rich get together to discuss the implications. Out of the Park Baseball 21 is now available worldwide! Pick it up on Steam or directly from Out of the Park Developments.
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Todd Zeile and Ultimate Rivals: The Rink
This week we catch up with Bit Fry's Todd Zeile to discuss their game Ultimate Rivals: The Rink. Plus! Rich and Bryan check in to see what they've been playing and watching. Lots of fun discussion! The Press Row Podcast is brought to you by Out of the Park Baseball 21, now available worldwide!…
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2K is back with the NFL - plus Super Mega Baseball 3
2K shocks the world with their announcement that they are back in business with the NFL. What does this all mean? Plus! Super Mega Baseball 3 is announced! The Press Row Podcast is brought to you by Out of the Park Baseball 21, available for pre-order today! Save 10%, get the game 3 days early…
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Previewing MLB The Show 20 with Mills
Mills is here with his unique angle on MLB The Show 20 this season. What are the most exciting new features? What will fans be happiest with? Lots of great discussion on Sony's baseball powerhouse. Out of the Park Baseball 21 ships worldwide on March 20, 2020 and can be pre-ordered today at...
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Peering into 2020
The Press Row Podcast is back! Rich and Bryan get together for the first time this year and peer ahead at what 2020 may bring in sports video games. With new consoles coming and important - and massive - current generation install bases expecting big things, 2020 promises to be fascinating. Out…
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Racing Game Doubleheader - Game of the Year AND Decade!
It's a doubleheader Press Row Podcast! We welcome in three of our racing game experts - Greg Sewart (@sewart), Pete Dodd (@atPeteDodd), and Dr. Ken Parker (@chairman7) - to weigh in on their racing games of the year for 2019 AND their racing games of the decade from 2010-2019! Enjoy the show! Be...
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Top 5 Sports Game of the Decade
It's the end of the 2010s - and no better time to get our friends together and count down their 5 favorite sports games of the decade! Join Bryan Wiedey (@pastapadre), Kris Jardine (@snaggleJ), T.J. Lauerman (@thatsportsgamer), Kat Bailey (@The_Katbot), and Rich Grisham (@richgrisham) for a...
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Life for NCAA but none for NBA Live
Two huge news stories hit today as the NCAA appears ready to open up to college athletes profiting off their likenesses and NBA Live 20 has predictably been canceled. Bryan Wiedey and Rich Grisham discuss the ramifications of both. Why does the NCAA news make it more likely that EA Sports brings...
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NHL 20 Review Roundtable
By popular demand, it's time for our annual NHL 20 Review Roundtable! We gather several old friends and new ones to dive into what people love - and don't love - about EA's venerable hockey franchise. What's working best this season? What needs a little more love? What are the best modes? We've…
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NBA 2K20's rocky launch
NBA 2K20 launched this week with no shortage of controversy. There were reports of glitches, mismatched expectations, and other assorted technical problems - so, naturally, we get Bryan Wiedey and Rich Grisham together to talk about them. Shocker! Bryan and Rich don't really agree on all that…
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Madden 20 Review Roundtable
It's our annual Madden Review Roundtable! Join Rich Grisham, Bryan Wiedey, Kat Bailey, and Mills as they take on Madden NFL 20 in its entirety. From franchise to MUT, Face of the Franchise to online, there's a lot happening this season. What's the verdict?
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Madden NFL 20 Developer Interview
Madden NFL 20 launches today - Friday, August 2, 2019 - so we bring in two of the key members of the team to talk all about it. We welcome Creative Director (and multi-time guest) Mike Young as well as Sr. Gameplay Designer Clint Oldenberg (making his second appearance) as they dive into all…
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Madden NFL 20 First Impressions
With Madden NFL 20 having been out through EA Access for a few days Rich Grisham and Bryan Wiedey are brought back together to discuss initial impressions of the game. Discussion in this episode of the Press Row Podcast centers on Face of the Franchise experiences and overall thoughts on gameplay...
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Ep 312: The State of The Show plus Madden 20 on the horizon
Happy Summertime! Rich is joined by Mills to catch up on the state of MLB 19 The Show, as well as discuss the upcoming Madden 20 and opine on the future of the NBA Live series.
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EA Play and E3 2019 Recap
In this episode Bryan Wiedey and Rich Grisham react to the events of EA Play and the E3 press briefings. Reasons to be encouraged by the direction of Madden NFL 20, some questions over decisions being made for FIFA 20, the games that look the best from E3, those that disappointed, Microsoft's new...
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Monetization Under Fire
New legislation has been introduced that would end the practice of loot boxes and other forms of digital monetization in video games. It has bi-partisan support and notable momentum but the process will likely see it’s scope and directives altered. Still, with the potential damaging ramifications...
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First news on Madden NFL 20
Big news on Madden NFL 20 has brought Bryan Wiedey and Rich Grisham back together for discussion on the just-revealed rebooted career mode that includes a college football element - what that means for the series, the genre as a whole, and more. Other topics include Madden NFL 20's abnormally…
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MLB The Show 19 Review Roundtable
An annual tradition! MLB The Show 19 has been out for a couple of weeks, so it's time to get our baseball crew together and break it all down! This year, we're joined by US Gamer Editor In Chief Kat Bailey, OOTP Perfect Team Community Manager Kris Jardine, and The Doddcast's Pete Dodd. We talk...
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Previewing MLB 19 The Show with Mills
Spring training is here - which means it's time to take a look at everything happening around MLB 19 The Show. We bring good friend Mills back to hear everything he's looking forward to, his thoughts on the overall approach the team is taking this year, and if there are any concerns heading into...
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Return to Form
In this episode of the Press Row Podcast: Bryan Wiedey and Rich Grisham reunite to discuss recent news including what to expect from MLB The Show 19 as well as its exclusion of an Online Franchise and Take Two and the NBA extending their licensing agreement for $1.1 billion. Additionally there's...
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