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Tales from the Backlog

Dave Jackson

Booking Overview

Video game deep-dive show focused on analyzing individual titles’ mechanics, narratives, music, and design, typically featuring external gaming podcasters, journalists, and specialized content creators with firsthand knowledge of the featured game. Agencies could credibly pitch video game critics, games journalists, podcast hosts, retro-gaming experts, and creators with a distinctive perspective on a specific title or era; booking difficulty is low because guests are generally accessible professionals rather than major celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 276

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

talesfromthebacklogpod@gmail.com

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Host

Dave Jackson - Video game podcaster and host specializing in detailed discussions of game mechanics, story, music, design, and player experience.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Established gaming podcast host, video game journalist, critic, or specialized gaming creator with firsthand knowledge of the featured title, genre, platform, or era.
Required Achievements:  
Published video game criticism or journalism, Hosts or produces a gaming podcast, Recognized expertise in particular games, genres, platforms, or periods of video game history

Recent Guest Discussions

James Tuerlings - How Older Video Games Age, What It Means For A Game To Hold Up, And Better Ways To Evaluate Classic Titles.

Patrick Arthur - How Older Video Games Age, What It Means For A Game To Hold Up, And Better Ways To Evaluate Classic Titles.

Rebekah Valentine - Golden Sun, Its Story, Combat, Djinn System, Puzzles, Soundtrack, And Legacy As A Game Boy Advance Role-playing Game.

Recent Topics

Gaming, Game Criticism, Game Mechanics, Retro Gaming, Video Game Music

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Tales from the Backlog
:

233: The Walking Dead, Season One (with Aaron Angle - A Top 3 Podcast)

October 07, 2026

Support my work on Patreon- https://patreon.com/realdavejackson Discord, Socials and more- https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebacklog Everyone's got that game, book, movie, etc that a longtime friend has been recommending for years, decades or more and you just haven't quite gotten around to it. One of those for me and one of my oldest friends was Telltale's series of games based on The Walking Dead. For many reasons, despite believing that the games would be good, I just waited a wild amount of ...

232: Panzer Dragoon Saga (with Chris Coplien - Retro Hangover)

September 30, 2026

Support my work on Patreon- https://patreon.com/realdavejackson Discord, Socials and more- https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebacklog Games gather reputations for a variety of reasons, but one of the most unique among those are the games that are so hard to purchase that above all, they have a reputation for being expensive. Panzer Dragoon Saga (Team Andromeda, Sega, 1998) is one of the top examples of that phenomenon nowadays, after only tens of thousands of English-language copies were pressed,...

231: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (with Gooey & McKenna - Flashback 64)

September 23, 2026

Support my work on Patreon- https://patreon.com/realdavejackson Discord, Socials and more- https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebacklog One of these days it was bound to happen, the remake announcement solidified it- it's time to give The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Nintendo, 1998) the Tales from the Backlog treatment. This was Dave's favorite game for decades and is still by far one of the most influential games in his life, but this was the first time in a while that he had played all the w...

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Frequently asked questions

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Tales from the Backlog
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How do I get in touch with Tales from the Backlog?

Tales from the Backlog is hosted by Dave Jackson. Its publicly listed email is talesfromthebacklogpod@gmail.com. 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 Tales from the Backlog?

The publicly listed email for Tales from the Backlog: talesfromthebacklogpod@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Tales from the Backlog have?

Podseeker estimates Tales from the Backlog reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Tales from the Backlog?

Tales from the Backlog typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Established gaming podcast host, video game journalist, critic, or specialized gaming creator with firsthand knowledge of the featured title, genre, platform, or era. Common among recent guests: Published video game criticism or journalism; Hosts or produces a gaming podcast; Recognized expertise in particular games, genres, platforms, or periods of video game history. Recent guests include James Tuerlings, Patrick Arthur, and Rebekah Valentine.

How hard is it to get booked on Tales from the Backlog?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Tales from the Backlog cover?

Recent episodes cover Gaming, Game Criticism, Game Mechanics, Retro Gaming, and Video Game Music. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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