The Back Page: A Video Games Podcast
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 310
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.9/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000
Gender skew: Male
Listener location: United Kingdom
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
backpagegames@gmail.com
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Host
Matthew Castle - Games media writer associated with NGamer and Rock Paper Shotgun, with professional experience covering and discussing video games.
Samuel Roberts - Games media writer associated with PC Gamer, gamesTM, and TechRadar, with professional experience covering and discussing video games.
Booking Intelligence
Booking Requirements
Recent Guest Discussions
Mike Diver - The Craft Of Games Journalism, The Growing Mainstream Interest In Video Games, And His Book Aliens: The Video Games.
Jamie Smith - Game Design Decisions And Evaluating Unconventional Or Frustrating Design Choices In Video Games.
Ashley Day - Selecting And Comparing Favorite Nintendo DS And 3ds Games Across Categories Including Design, Reviews, Ports, And Regional Development.
Dave Scarborough - Selecting And Comparing Favorite Nintendo DS And 3ds Games Across Categories Including Design, Reviews, Ports, And Regional Development.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Patreon Freebie: Two Giant Men Play Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (MGS4 Pod Coming Monday!)
October 09, 2026
We're off this week, but here's our MGS2 episode from August. Support us at patreon.com/backpagepod if you enjoy what we make! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
An Irrelevant Mailbag Foolishly Recorded at 7.30AM
October 02, 2026
Probably the least relevant and most tangent-heavy mailbag episode to date, and that's saying something. Here's Samuel's piece on game names for PC Gamer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What We've Been Playing (Marvel's Wolverine, Silent Hill: Townfall, Orbitals)
September 25, 2026
Our third and final attempt to tackle the big games of September reaches Sony's biggest release of the year and the latest Silent Hill entry.The developer of Orbitals is Shapefarm, not Shapeform as Samuel incorrectly stated. Duh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with The Back Page: A Video Games Podcast?
The Back Page: A Video Games Podcast is hosted by Matthew Castle and Samuel Roberts. Its publicly listed email is backpagegames@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 The Back Page: A Video Games Podcast?
The publicly listed email for The Back Page: A Video Games Podcast: backpagegames@gmail.com.
How many listeners does The Back Page: A Video Games Podcast have?
Podseeker estimates The Back Page: A Video Games Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for The Back Page: A Video Games Podcast?
The Back Page: A Video Games Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Professional experience in games journalism, game design, game development, criticism, or related games media; authorship or specialist expertise can strengthen a pitch. Common among recent guests: Professional games-media or game-development experience; Authorship or substantial subject expertise in video games. Recent guests include Mike Diver, Jamie Smith, and Ashley Day.
How hard is it to get booked on The Back Page: A Video Games Podcast?
Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.
What topics does The Back Page: A Video Games Podcast cover?
Recent episodes cover Gaming, Games Journalism, Game Design, Game Development, and Console Gaming. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
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