Extra Life
By Auddy
EXTRA LIFE is a podcast about people’s life in gaming, and the games in their lives.
Journalist Keza Macdonald (video games editor of The Guardian) and comedian Ellie Gibson (of TV’s Go 8Bit and hit podcast Scummy Mummies) talk to guests from the worlds of comedy (and beyond) about the games they grew up with and the games they love now.
Whether you’re a nerd or a casual gamer, you’re in the capable controller-clawed hands of two friends who’ve spent decades being stupid about video games, and their very funny guests, so just press PLAY.
Journalist Keza Macdonald (video games editor of The Guardian) and comedian Ellie Gibson (of TV’s Go 8Bit and hit podcast Scummy Mummies) talk to guests from the worlds of comedy (and beyond) about the games they grew up with and the games they love now.
Whether you’re a nerd or a casual gamer, you’re in the capable controller-clawed hands of two friends who’ve spent decades being stupid about video games, and their very funny guests, so just press PLAY.
Latest episode
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EP12 - Adam Rutherford
Geneticist, writer and broadcaster Dr Adam Rutherford talks about his love of Mortal Kombat finishing moves, the joy of Spider-Man, and shares his research on the effects of video games on our kids, and ourselves.... -
EP11 - Jim Howick
Star of Horrible Histories, Ghosts and Sex Education Jim Howick talks about making unexpected friends through gaming in lockdown, and how all he ever really wants is to sit in a virtual cockpit (Formula One or Star Wars, either will do.)... -
EP10 - Athena Kugblenu
Comedy writer Athena Kugblenu (Mock The Week, The Lenny Henry Show) celebrates the greatness of Goldeneye on the N64, and remembers the days when playing with friends required loads of beanbags, not a broadband connection.... -
EP9 - Rufus Hound
Comedian and "Dancing On Ice" star Rufus Hound shares some hilariously strong opinions on what makes a proper gamer, and talks honestly and movingly about how games and play can be therapy when we need it most.... -
EP8 - Jenny Colgan
JENNY COLGAN This week best-selling author Jenny Colgan (of The Summer Seaside Kitchen, Dr Who and more) joins Keza and Ellie. They speak about Colgan leaving her only “real job” in the hospital, which was preceded by her non-stop playing Theme... -
EP7 - Sooz Kempner
SOOZ KEMPNER Award winning comedian Sooz Kempner (Funny Women Awards, Musical Comedy Awards) talks about becoming a Sonic The Hedgehog speed runner and the historic marginalisation of women in video game culture, while the tone of the show is... -
EP6 - Charlie Brooker
CHARLIE BROOKER - Writer Charlie Brooker (Black Mirror, Screenwipe) talks about growing up with the ZX Spectrum, playing Mario with his kids, and how anyone who doesn’t flip the Y-axis controls before starting a game is basically a psychopath.... -
EP5 - Sophie Duker
SOPHIE DUKER - Comedian Sophie Duker (Frankie Boyle’s New World Order, 8 Out Of 10 Cats) has a Saddest Pokemon Anecdote contest with Keza and Ellie, and talks candidly about her passion for pigeon-dating simulators.... -
EP4 - Dara O'Briain
DARA O’BRIAIN - Comedian Dara O’Briain (Mock The Week) talks about the ludicrous cover art of 1980s Atari games, and how his children live mainly in Fortnite now. .......................................... Extra Life is an original Great Big.… -
EP3 - Jamali Maddix
JAMALI MADDIX - Comedian Jamali Maddix (Frankie Boyle’s New World Order, Hate Thy Neighbour) talks about his love for obscure Japanese wrestling simulators, and a childhood of game shop bargain bins and bootleg Playstation games....
