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Aftermath Hours

Luke Plunkett, Nathan Grayson, Chris Person, Riley MacLeod, Gita Jackson

Booking Overview

A weekly video game and internet news podcast hosted by veteran games journalists, with external guests typically consisting of established reporters, editors, and media or industry specialists with direct expertise in the topic under discussion. Credible pitches include game journalists, developers, games-industry professionals, and internet or media commentators with strong subject knowledge; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need recognized professional credentials and timely relevance.

Metrics

Episodes: 133

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 1.0k subscribers

Instagram: 1.9k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

luke@aftermath.site

nathan@aftermath.site

riley@aftermath.site

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Host

Luke Plunkett - Video game journalist and writer covering games and the games industry.

Nathan Grayson - Video game journalist and writer covering games, gaming culture, and industry news.

Chris Person - Video game journalist and writer with expertise in games, hardware, and technology.

Riley MacLeod - Video game journalist and writer covering games and the broader games industry.

Gita Jackson - Video game journalist and writer covering games, internet culture, and digital media.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Established games, technology, or media journalists; editors and reporters with specialized subject expertise; or industry professionals directly involved in notable games, platforms, or internet-media projects.
Required Achievements:  
Recognized reporting or reviews at a major games, technology, or media publication, Editorial leadership or a prominent role at a relevant publication or company, Direct involvement in a notable video game, technology product, or internet-media project

Recent Guest Discussions

Sean Hollister - The Steam Frame, The Current State Of Virtual Reality, Hardware Reviewing, Emulation, And The Potential Impact Of Handheld Gaming Devices.

Stephen Totilo - Bit Reactor, Star Wars Zero Company, Layoffs And Employment Uncertainty In Game Development, And Reviewing Strategy Games.

Zack Zwiezen - Grand Theft Auto VI Leaks, Rockstar Games, And The Game’s Netflix Preview.

Ben Collins - The Onion’s Infowars Project, Satire, Support For The Sandy Hook Families, And Producing Comedy About Online Extremism.

Recent Topics

Technology, Gaming, Game Journalism, Gaming Industry, Internet

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Control Resonant’s Dylan Faden Did Nothing Wrong, Except For Everything He Did Wrong

October 02, 2026

Chris, Luke and Gita sit down to talk about Control Resonant, a game they're all thoroughly enjoying (with reservations). Come for the thoughtful discussion of why Remedy games just hit different, stay for Luke’s monologue about the power of architecture.Credits- Hosts: Chris Person, Luke Plunkett and Gita Jackson- Podcast Production & Ads: Multitude- Subscribe to Aftermath!About The ShowAftermath Hours is the flagship podcast of Aftermath, a worker-owned, subscription-based web...

Bobby Kotick's Been Sending Legal Threats To Games Journalists

September 25, 2026

On this week’s episode, Nathan and Chris are joined by Nathan’s former Washington Post colleague, Mikhail Klimentov, to discuss the latter’s years-in-the-making report on former Activision CEO Bobby Kotick’s pattern of legal threats against publications who’ve reported on him in ways that he perceives to be inaccurate. We dig into why the story took so long to find a home, what Kotick—no longer running Activision and obviously quite wealthy—stands to gain from this, and how the knowledge that...

A Framework For VR

September 18, 2026

This week, Chris and Luke talk to The Verge’s Sean Hollister about the Steam Frame, Valve’s latest foray into the VR space. Both Chris and Sean reviewed it, and we get into the current state of VR, if it can be salvaged, the Beta test nature of reviewing Valve’s hardware and more. We also talk about FEX (the emulator that lets the Frame play full PC games) and the Big Picture consequences that this device might have on smaller, cheaper handhelds. Credits- Hosts: Chris Person, Luke Plunkett an...

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Frequently asked questions

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Aftermath Hours
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How do I get in touch with Aftermath Hours?

Aftermath Hours is hosted by Luke Plunkett and Nathan Grayson. Its publicly listed emails are luke@aftermath.site, nathan@aftermath.site, and riley@aftermath.site. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Aftermath Hours?

The publicly listed emails for Aftermath Hours: luke@aftermath.site, nathan@aftermath.site, and riley@aftermath.site.

How many listeners does Aftermath Hours have?

Podseeker estimates Aftermath Hours reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Aftermath Hours?

Aftermath Hours typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Established games, technology, or media journalists; editors and reporters with specialized subject expertise; or industry professionals directly involved in notable games, platforms, or internet-media projects. Common among recent guests: Recognized reporting or reviews at a major games, technology, or media publication; Editorial leadership or a prominent role at a relevant publication or company; Direct involvement in a notable video game, technology product, or internet-media project. Recent guests include Sean Hollister, Stephen Totilo, and Zack Zwiezen.

How hard is it to get booked on Aftermath Hours?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Aftermath Hours cover?

Recent episodes cover Technology, Gaming, Game Journalism, Gaming Industry, and Internet. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

luke@aftermath.site

nathan@aftermath.site

riley@aftermath.site

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