DLC

DLC is hosted by Jeff Cannata and Christian Spicer, two friends who have been doing this long enough that their rapport feels completely natural. The show was named one of Entertainment Weekly's 20 Must Listen podcasts, and after 500 episodes, it is easy to see why. Each week they bring on a special guest from the gaming world and work through two main segments: Story of the Week (the biggest gaming news) and Playlist (what everyone has been playing). The guest format is a big part of what keeps DLC feeling fresh. Rather than the same three or four voices every week, the rotating chair brings in developers, journalists, content creators, and industry insiders who each shift the conversation in different directions. Jeff and Christian are skilled interviewers who know how to draw out interesting perspectives without making the show feel like a formal Q&A session. Episodes run about an hour and 40 minutes to two hours, and the tone stays conversational throughout. Jeff tends to be the more analytical voice, breaking down design decisions and industry trends, while Christian brings a lighter, more comedic energy that keeps things from getting too serious. The show carries a clean content rating, which is unusual for gaming podcasts and makes it accessible to a broader audience. The scope is also wider than most gaming shows. DLC covers desktop, console, VR, AR, and even tabletop gaming, so you get a fuller picture of the gaming world rather than just whatever AAA release is dominating the news cycle that week. With a 4.6-star rating from over 1,100 reviews, it has a dedicated audience that appreciates the show's consistent quality and breadth.