The XB2 — An Xbox & Gaming Podcast

Jez Corden, Rand Al Thor 19

jez@thexb2.com

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Booking Overview

The XB2 is an Xbox-first gaming show hosted by two well-known Xbox lifers/analysts who break down weekly news and offer insight on what it means for players and the industry. It’s a strong fit for PR outreach tied to Xbox ecosystem updates, game announcements, and platform leadership—especially if you can translate the details into audience-relevant implications.

Metrics

Episodes: 428

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

YouTube: 98.8k subscribers

Contact Information

jez@thexb2.com

For verified host and producer emails, sign up to view.

Host

Jez Corden - Xbox-focused journalist/creator associated with Windows Central; known for covering Microsoft and Xbox ecosystem updates and developments, and for engaging analysis geared toward enthusiasts.

Rand Al Thor 19 - Gaming YouTuber and long-time Xbox fan/creator (Rand Al Thor 19) who contributes audience-driven perspectives and analysis on Xbox hardware, software, and platform strategy.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Xbox industry creators/figures, recognized community leaders, or professionals closely tied to Xbox platform initiatives and major game/feature work; public-facing industry analysts and notable developers/brands with Xbox-relevant announcements.
Required Achievements:  
Notable Xbox community or creator footprint, Involvement with Xbox-adjacent tools/platforms (e.g., community/community products), Public presence through media (YouTube/social) and/or recognized Xbox coverage

Recent Guest Discussions

Jon Clarke - Xbox-related Discussion Including The Dayone Transition And Predictions For An Xbox Showcase.

Recent Topics

Xbox, Gaming, Microsoft, Gamepass, Forza

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The XB2 — An Xbox & Gaming Podcast
:

409.5: Xbox to BE SOLD OFF? Asha's "tough decisions," SGF, Showcase, and the marginpocalypse

June 13, 2026

Hey gang, unfortunately Rand's power is out thanks to the tornado hitting Chicago and the surrounding area, so we're rocking a solo show ahead of the regular XB2 410 likely for Monday. I got the XB2 Patreon Q&As here too! 🦈 SPONSOR: http://SURFSHARK.com/XB2 | SurfShark VPN! Get 86% OFF a two year plan, working out to just $2 a month! 🦈 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Xbox business health, Game Pass revenue, industry pressure. Xbox restructuring / spin-off rumors.00:38:00: Halo Studios management, st...

XB2+1 (Ep. 38): Talking XBOX with JON CLARKE of DayOne!

June 02, 2026

🦈 Get Surfshark 80% OFF! ⁠⁠http://www.surfshark.com/XB2⁠⁠ | 100% log free VPN! #ad ORIGINALLY AIRED: MAY 26, 2026, FIRST ON https://PATREON.COM/XB2 💚 THE THIRTENE EIGHTIETH XB2+1 IS HERE. HANGING OUT WITH XBOX LEGEND ... JON "SIKAMIKANICO" CLARKE. We'll talk Xbox things, how XboxEra's transition to DayOne is going, and Jon's predictions for the Xbox Showcase... and RYAN GOSLING?! FOLLOW JON on X: http://twitter.com/_Sikamikanico_ SEE DAYONE online: http://www.playday.one Learn more abo...

409: Jez and Rand talk Xbox "hard choices," SHOWCASE predictions, Fable DELAYED

May 30, 2026

🦈SPONSOR: https://surfshark.com/XB2 | Get 86% OFF our fave VPN. BEST privacy, RAM-based servers, NO LOGS, $2 a month with our deal! #ad Time for another juicy Xbox Two Podcast! This week, Jez and Rand talk Xbox Showcase predictions, "logogate," and Asha Sharma's response during the show, the big delay of Fable, 007: First Light, and much more! 💚JOIN US ON https://PATREON.COM/XB2 | 50% off for the Xbox Showcase! Extra shows, Q&As, and more! 💚 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro, housekeeping, lap...

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