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Rising game podcasts climbing the charts this week

50 Games podcasts climbing Apple Podcasts' charts this week, all free to listen to and with an episode out in the last month.

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How this list is made

  • Games shows
  • Up 3 places or more on Apple Podcasts' charts in the last week, or new to them
  • Not in the top 10 of any of Apple Podcasts' charts, now or a week ago
  • An episode out in the last month
  • Fastest climbing first, for where each started

The list

Fastest climbing first

  1. 1. Hoppin12s: A Gambling Podcast Devoted to Craps

    #19 in Games New to the charts Leisure

    Length
    47 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    4
    Since
    2026

    Hoppin12s is a gambling podcast devoted to the game of craps and everything that surrounds it. Join hosts Tom and Byron as they share entertaining stories…

    Episodes and details for Hoppin12s: A Gambling Podcast Devoted to Craps
  2. 2. Here's What You Do

    #27 in Games New to the charts Education, Leisure

    Length
    54 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    92
    Since
    2025

    The Quiz Podcast you play and laugh along with. 3 new quizzes to play every episode. Play 7 games from the podcast every day. Visit Take on a new Daily Quiz…

    Episodes and details for Here's What You Do
  3. 3. This Game Is Broken

    #40 in Games New to the charts Comedy, Leisure

    Length
    43 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    252
    Since
    2017

    This Game is Broken is a comedy board gaming panel show with Matthew Jude, Dave Luza, Paula Deming and The Brother's Murph - Nick and Mike Murphy. New…

    Episodes and details for This Game Is Broken
  4. 4. The Game Business Show

    #57 in Games New to the charts Business, Leisure

    Length
    44 min
    Releases
    Twice a week
    Episodes
    168
    Since
    2025

    Christopher Dring hosts interviews, in-depth analysis and special features on what's truly going on in the video games industry. www.thegamebusiness.com

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  5. 5. Cardrunners: A Cyberpunk TCG Podcast

    #47 in Games Up 103 places this week Leisure

    Length
    1 hr 27 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    27
    Since
    2026

    Join the crew, choom! Maindeck Dan and Red Zone Rogue team up to bring you weekly content covering the official Cyberpunk TCG from WeirdCo. From the cards to…

    Episodes and details for Cardrunners: A Cyberpunk TCG Podcast
  6. 6. The BoardGameGeek Podcast

    #65 in Games New to the charts Leisure

    Length
    1 hr 20 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    105
    Since
    2022

    Fortnightly casual conversations with passionate gamers who geek out about board games, the mechanisms behind them, and the people who create them.

    Episodes and details for The BoardGameGeek Podcast
  7. 7. Mastering Dungeons

    #60 in Games Up 114 places this week From Misdirected Mark Productions Leisure

    Length
    1 hr 38 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    460
    Since
    2017

    RPG veterans and game designers Teos Abadía and Shawn Merwin look at the game and the hobby of D&D from a variety of viewpoints: reporting the news…

    Episodes and details for Mastering Dungeons
  8. 8. The Board Game BBQ Podcast

    #75 in Games New to the charts Leisure

    Length
    1 hr 28 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    373
    Since
    2020

    A Podcast about Board Games, brought to you by a group of gamers based in Australia. We are not experts, but certainly addicts!

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  9. 9. 9mm Retirement Radio

    #79 in Games New to the charts Fiction, Leisure

    Length
    1 hr 6 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    64
    Since
    2025

    A Delta Green TTRPG actual play podcast set in the Cowboy era of Delta Green's timeline, starting in 1988. We also run "side operas" set before 1988 and in…

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  10. 10. The SNARLcast

    #81 in Games New to the charts Leisure

    Length
    1 hr 3 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    46
    Since
    2025

    About Indie Wargames and Their Design

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  11. 11. The Eternal Glory Podcast

    #84 in Games New to the charts Leisure

    Length
    1 hr 6 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    188
    Since
    2019

    The Eternal Glory podcast is comprised of Phil Gallagher, Brian Coval, and Bryant Cook — three Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts that are dedicated to the Legacy…

    Episodes and details for The Eternal Glory Podcast
  12. 12. Commander's Pod

    #88 in Games New to the charts Leisure

    Length
    50 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    127
    Since
    2020

    Commander’s Pod is a lively and entertaining podcast where three friends come together to celebrate all things Magic: The Gathering, with a special focus on the…

    Episodes and details for Commander's Pod
  13. 13. The Eldritch Lorecast

    #90 in Games New to the charts Leisure

    Length
    58 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    265
    Since
    2021

    Ben Byrne, Dael Kingsmill, Shawn Merwin, and Todd Kenreck bring you the latest tabletop hobby news, discussions on roleplaying game design, ideas for players…

    Episodes and details for The Eldritch Lorecast
  14. 14. Milenomics ² Podcast - No Annual Fee Edition

    #92 in Games New to the charts Leisure

    Length
    1 hr 18 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    141
    Since
    2020

    A Milenomics Production-- News related to Points and Miles. Tips & Tricks on how to Earn More miles, Maximize Credit Card Rewards, and Travel more than ever…

    Episodes and details for Milenomics ² Podcast - No Annual Fee Edition
  15. 15. Tale of The Manticore, a Dark Fantasy Dungeons & Dragons Audiodrama

    #98 in Games New to the charts Fiction, Leisure

    Length
    29 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    277
    Since
    2020

    Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid between a dark fantasy audio drama and a solo D&D RPG. The dice make all the important decisions and, as a writer, my job is…

    Episodes and details for Tale of The Manticore, a Dark Fantasy Dungeons & Dragons Audiodrama
  16. 16. Board Games Insider

    #101 in Games New to the charts Leisure

    Length
    59 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    52
    Since
    2025

    Board Games Insider: Where We Make You The Insider!

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  17. 17. Nintendo Podcast w/ Original IGN64 Crew

    #67 in Games Up 64 places this week Leisure

    Length
    1 hr 9 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    3
    Since
    2026

    Some of IGN's original creators reunite to talk nostalgia and a new era of Nintendo Switch 2, the Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake and more. Everything from N64 to…

    Episodes and details for Nintendo Podcast w/ Original IGN64 Crew
  18. 18. Dungeon Master’s Block

    #103 in Games New to the charts Leisure

    Length
    52 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    446
    Since
    2014

    Welcome back to the Dungeon Master’s Block, the place where we come to talk about the dungeon master, the most important person in the game! With each…

    Episodes and details for Dungeon Master’s Block
  19. 19. Decision Space

    #49 in Games Up 43 places this week Leisure

    Length
    1 hr 25 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    292
    Since
    2021

    Decision Space is a board game podcast about the decisions in games.

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  20. 20. That's a One

    #109 in Games New to the charts Leisure

    Length
    1 hr 1 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    4
    Since
    2026

    That’s a One is a new Dungeons & Dragons actual play podcast that tells the story of the land of Vandarra, where magic is a newly-discovered phenomenon which…

    Episodes and details for That's a One
  21. 21. The Mortal Realms: A Warhammer Age of Sigmar Podcast

    #110 in Games New to the charts Leisure

    Length
    2 hr 30 min
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    100
    Since
    2017

    A Warhammer Age of Sigmar Narrative Podcast

    Episodes and details for The Mortal Realms: A Warhammer Age of Sigmar Podcast
  22. 22. Think Fast

    #11 in Games Up 9 places this week Comedy, Leisure

    Length
    5 min
    Releases
    Daily
    Episodes
    68
    Since
    2026

    Think you're smart? Prove it. Fast . Think Fast is the teeny tiny daily game show by GZM Shows and hosted by Nicole Boyce. Packed with trivia, riddles, wordplay…

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  23. 23. C-Squared Podcast

    #100 in Games Up 75 places this week Leisure, News

    Length
    1 hr 1 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    130
    Since
    2022

    The C-Squared Podcast is an in depth weekly discussion about the chess world with your hosts, Grandmasters Fabiano Caruana and Cristian Chirila. Bringing the…

    Episodes and details for C-Squared Podcast
  24. 24. Daggerheart to Heart

    #116 in Games New to the charts Leisure

    Length
    56 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    21
    Since
    2026

    The Welsh DM and Nico De Gallo dive into Daggerheart. Sharing their thoughts and experiences within the collaborative game and the stories told with it.

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  25. 25. Saints & Sevens: A Trench Crusade Podcast

    #120 in Games New to the charts Leisure

    Length
    1 hr 19 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    16
    Since
    2026

    A Trench Crusade Podcast focusing on building a positive community around the gameplay, lore, aesthetic, and rules surrounding the wargame Trench Crusade.

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  26. 26. Shelf Stable: A Board Game Podcast

    #124 in Games New to the charts Leisure

    Length
    1 hr 4 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    117
    Since
    2024

    A podcast celebrating board games that have stood the test of time.

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  27. 27. Pull 10: A Classic + Podcast

    #55 in Games Up 34 places this week Leisure

    Length
    2 hr 4 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    9
    Since
    2026

    PULL 10, A Classic+ Podcast Welcome to Pull 10, the podcast built for World of Warcraft's next era. As Blizzard gears up for its most anticipated project yet…

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  28. 28. The Lorcana Crew Podcast

    #125 in Games New to the charts Leisure

    Length
    47 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    17
    Since
    2026

    The Lorcana Crew talks all things Lorcana!

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  29. 29. Tantrum House Board Gaming Podcast

    #126 in Games New to the charts Leisure

    Length
    37 min
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    36
    Since
    2024

    The Tantrum House Board Gaming Podcast features Will & Sara Meadows, Kevin & Melissa Delp, Ryan & Katie Pilz, Jonah & Shantelle Dew, and a host of special…

    Episodes and details for Tantrum House Board Gaming Podcast
  30. 30. The Bearded Brigade: A Trench Crusade Podcast

    #127 in Games New to the charts Leisure

    Length
    1 hr 17 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    6
    Since
    2026

    Come and join Noah and Mac as they discuss the latest topics that they find interesting in the world of Trench Crusade. We'll touch on everything: from deep…

    Episodes and details for The Bearded Brigade: A Trench Crusade Podcast
  31. 31. Tag Team Pokemon TCG Podcast

    #128 in Games New to the charts Leisure

    Length
    1 hr 31 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    331
    Since
    2019

    The longest continually running Pokemon TCG podcast, Tag Team is produced by Riley Hulbert, Andrew Mahone, and JW Kriewall, three regional champions, Pokemon…

    Episodes and details for Tag Team Pokemon TCG Podcast
  32. 32. Dungeons & Dragons Lorecast

    #129 in Games New to the charts Leisure

    Length
    1 hr 10 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    290
    Since
    2020

    You love Dungeons & Dragons; the myths, the legends, and the unforgettable characters. Every week, we dive into the lore behind D&D as well as covering the…

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  33. 33. Space Cats Peace Turtles

    #62 in Games Up 33 places this week Leisure

    Length
    1 hr 59 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    509
    Since
    2017

    An unofficial podcast for fans of Twilight Imperium and other strategy board games. Each episode is a humorous analysis of mechanics and strategies for new…

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  34. 34. Minds Over Matter

    #133 in Games New to the charts From KALW Leisure

    Length
    1 hr
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    21
    Since
    2026

    The Bay Area's favorite quiz show!

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  35. 35. The Dice Tower

    #38 in Games Up 19 places this week Leisure

    Length
    1 hr 4 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    878
    Since
    2006

    Tom Vasel and Eric Summerer take a look at board games, card games, and the people who design, publish, and play them. Top ten lists, Q&A, tales of horror…

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  36. 36. Plat Chat VALORANT

    #135 in Games New to the charts Leisure

    Length
    3 hr 19 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    306
    Since
    2020

    Esports podcast specializing in instalocking Jett and VALORANT.

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  37. 37. The Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast

    #29 in Games Up 14 places this week Leisure

    Length
    1 hr 14 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    619
    Since
    2011

    Tune in every Wednesday to immerse yourself in The Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast, dedicated to board games, card games, role-playing, and the miniatures hobby…

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  38. 38. Lodge-Cast 40k/HH

    #136 in Games New to the charts Leisure

    Length
    1 hr 21 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    35
    Since
    2026

    A Warhammer 40k, Horus Heresy/ Scouring Podcast!

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  39. 39. Game Brain: A Board Game Podcast About Our Gaming Group

    #78 in Games Up 35 places this week Leisure

    Length
    1 hr 34 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    274
    Since
    2019

    A podcast about Board Games and friendship, and a real life board game group! Join us every week for an in-depth look at the board gaming hobby, including board…

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  40. 40. Make-Believe Heroes

    #85 in Games Up 38 places this week Leisure

    Length
    1 hr 13 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    284
    Since
    2017

    Welcome to Make-Believe Heroes: an actual-play, 5th Edition Dungeon and Dragons Adventure! Join our players every Monday as they set out for adventure in the…

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  41. 41. Board Game Barrage

    #48 in Games Up 20 places this week Leisure

    Length
    59 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    371
    Since
    2018

    Join Kellen, Neilan, Mark, and Christina for a podcast about board games, the latest hotness, and how to have fun with your friends even when you're losing.

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  42. 42. Find the Path Podcast

    #42 in Games Up 17 places this week Leisure

    Length
    1 hr 30 min
    Releases
    Twice a week
    Episodes
    571
    Since
    2018

    An actual play of Paizo’s Mummy’s Mask and War for the Crown Adventure Paths.

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  43. 43. Cast Party: A Dungeons & Dragons Podcast

    #118 in Games Up 45 places this week Fiction, Leisure

    Length
    1 hr 39 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    295
    Since
    2020

    Welcome to Cast Party, the PERFECT Blend of Comedy & Tragedy Like what you hear? Support us directly on Patreon! Patreon.com/CastParty

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  44. 44. Warlock Talk (a Wizards & Warlocks cEDH Podcast)

    #147 in Games New to the charts Leisure

    Length
    1 hr 36 min
    Releases
    Every few months
    Episodes
    3
    Since
    2026

    Welcome to the realm of Wizards and Warlocks. We like to talk about Magic the Gathering's most interesting and arguably most fun format: cEDH. aka competitive…

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  45. 45. Roll for Lore

    #148 in Games New to the charts Leisure

    Length
    1 hr 12 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    115
    Since
    2024

    Discover the captivating world of Dungeons & Dragons with "Roll for Lore," a fun and light-hearted podcast hosted by Sean and Jessica. Perfect for both…

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  46. 46. Nerd Poker

    #34 in Games Up 12 places this week Comedy, Leisure

    Length
    53 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    486
    Since
    2017

    Each week, under dark of night, in a dining room in Encino, a group of warriors led by Brian Posehn plays Dungeons & Dragons and you're invited to attend!

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  47. 47. Space Pirates D&D

    #99 in Games Up 34 places this week Leisure

    Length
    2 hr 1 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    24
    Since
    2025

    Rustage hosts JoshStrifeHayes, Tekking101, Shwabadi & Connor Quest! as they venture forth and explore the Eonveil, a completely original sci-fi setting full…

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  48. 48. Zeta Protocol

    #150 in Games New to the charts Leisure

    Length
    1 hr 34 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    36
    Since
    2025

    An informative SW:GOH podcast hosted by Pico_Burrito and Egnards. Discord:

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  49. 49. Digital to Dice podcast

    #154 in Games New to the charts Leisure

    Length
    1 hr 14 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    336
    Since
    2019

    A podcast geared for the sports sim community. We will talk about all kinds of games, from Digital (pc and video games) to Dice (cards and dice, and tabletop…

    Episodes and details for Digital to Dice podcast
  50. 50. Tabletop Gold

    #105 in Games Up 32 places this week Leisure

    Length
    1 hr 12 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    278
    Since
    2021

    Tabletop Gold is an actual play podcast for people who love the game as much as the story. Our cast of actors, musicians, writers, and lifelong nerds digs…

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