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You Are Error

Nathan Grayson

Booking Overview

An interview podcast examining misconceptions in video games and their broader social, cultural, historical, and industry implications, typically featuring one external specialist per episode. Credible pitches include game developers, historians, accessibility and representation experts, cultural critics, and consultants with direct expertise in a specific gaming topic; booking difficulty is medium because guests are established subject-matter experts but not necessarily mainstream celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 5

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

inbox@aftermath.site

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Host

Nathan Grayson - Video game journalist and writer covering the games industry, game culture, and the people who create and play games.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Recognized subject-matter expertise directly connected to a misconception in or around video games, such as professional game development, game history, consulting, cultural criticism, or expertise in a real-world topic represented in games.
Required Achievements:  
Created or led notable independent games or game studios, Authored authoritative books or hosted specialist media about video game history, Provided professional consulting or specialist expertise to game creators, Established a public speaking, writing, or research profile on games and society

Recent Guest Discussions

Alexander Smith - The Causes And Consequences Of The 1983 Video Game Industry Crash, And Parallels Between That Period And The Games Industry's Current Economic Turmoil.

Mike Bithell - The Realities Of Independent Game Development, Including The Resources, Funding, Manpower, And Misconceptions Surrounding So-called Solo Indie Development.

Alice Ruppert - How Horses Are Represented In Games, Why Game Developers Struggle With Accurate Horse Anatomy And Movement, And The Limits Of Supposedly Realistic Depictions.

Rami Ismail - The Historical Misrepresentation Of Arabic In Video Games, Its Relationship To Islamophobia And Popular Culture, And Efforts To Improve Representation.

Recent Topics

Technology, Gaming, Game Development, Game History, Accessibility

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
You Are Error
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What Really Caused The Video Game Crash Of 1983?

September 15, 2026

After a long, unintended hiatus, we’re back and off to an auspicious start: the end of the video game industry. What actually caused the industry to crash back in 1983? Was it really as simple as a bunch of games being so bad that they destroyed the companies that created them? And was the crash so calamitous that people just… stopped liking games? (Hint in both cases: no!) Moreover, the video game industry now once again finds itself in a period of existential turmoil, with AI, layoffs, stud...

Twitch (With Nathan Grayson)

February 19, 2025

And now for something kinda different: As those of you who follow me, Nathan, probably know – because I will not shut up about it – I wrote a book! It's called Stream Big: The Triumphs And Turmoils Of Twitch And The Stars Behind The Screen, and by the time you read this, it will be out! Stream Big was partially born of a desire to clear up misconceptions surrounding Twitch, livestreaming, and content creators, so a discussion of the book seemed like a natural fit for this show. Then I rea...

The Solo Indie Dev (With Mike Bithell)

January 15, 2025

With the triple-A portion of the video game industry reeling from layoffs, a lack of funding, and a series of high-profile flops, some fans, pundits, and even developers have begun looking to indies to save the day. But we've also arrived at a point in time where, more so than ever, "indie" means a lot of different things to different people. As it turns out, many games we refer to as "indie" now cost hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars to make. And as big companies struggle to find ...

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Frequently asked questions

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You Are Error
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How do I get in touch with You Are Error?

You Are Error is hosted by Nathan Grayson. Its publicly listed email is inbox@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 You Are Error?

The publicly listed email for You Are Error: inbox@aftermath.site.

How many listeners does You Are Error have?

Podseeker estimates You Are Error reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for You Are Error?

You Are Error typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Recognized subject-matter expertise directly connected to a misconception in or around video games, such as professional game development, game history, consulting, cultural criticism, or expertise in a real-world topic represented in games. Common among recent guests: Created or led notable independent games or game studios; Authored authoritative books or hosted specialist media about video game history; Provided professional consulting or specialist expertise to game creators. Recent guests include Alexander Smith, Mike Bithell, and Alice Ruppert.

How hard is it to get booked on You Are Error?

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

What topics does You Are Error cover?

Recent episodes cover Technology, Gaming, Game Development, Game History, and Accessibility. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

inbox@aftermath.site

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