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First Gen Gamers

Debating gaming's best across generations with Jed and Ashley!

First Gen Gamers

Debating gaming's best across generations with Jed and Ashley!

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About First Gen Gamers

Debating gaming's best across generations with Jed and Ashley!

Jed and Ashley, two life-long gamers, pick a topic for each episode and debate the best nominees, picking one from each console generation.

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Gaming & Pop Culture Audience

You reach fans who love console history, character design, and gaming's cultural impact-across 37+ episodes of listenership.

Debate-Driven Format

You'll join lively, structured debates with recurring segments like 'Best of Nintendo' and 'Games Doomed to Fail'.

Hosted by Lifelong Gamers

You're in great company with Jed and Ashley-hosts who bring deep passion and encyclopedic knowledge to every recording.

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Your episode is distributed across top podcast platforms, giving your voice reach within the gaming and pop culture space.

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Console Generation Showdowns

Debate the best game from each console era, from NES to PS5.

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Gaming's Pop Culture Crossovers

Uncover how fake games and characters shape real-world gaming culture.

Parody games TV/movie crossovers Cultural impact
Controversies & Pet Peeves

Unpack the most overblown scandals and petty gamer gripes.

Marketing fails Game rage moments Player frustrations
Genre Deep Dives: Horror & Holiday

Explore the best horror titles and seasonal games that define genres.

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Audience Takeaways

Listeners will gain fresh perspectives on beloved franchises, forgotten gems, and the evolution of gaming culture.

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