The XB2 - An Xbox & Gaming Podcast

The XB2 is the Xbox-focused podcast hosted by Jez Corden and Rand al Thor 19, two self-described Xbox industry analysts who have been covering the platform since 2016. With over 400 episodes and a consistent weekly schedule, they have built one of the go-to shows for anyone invested in the Xbox ecosystem and Game Pass. Episodes release on Fridays and run long, typically two and a half to four-plus hours. That is a serious time commitment, but the length allows Jez and Rand to cover Xbox news with a level of detail that shorter shows simply cannot match. Jez in particular has built a reputation as a well-connected insider, regularly sharing information and context that goes beyond what is publicly available. His reporting background means the show frequently offers perspectives you will not find elsewhere. The dynamic between the two hosts works well. Jez brings the industry connections and analytical depth, while Rand contributes the enthusiast perspective and keeps the conversation grounded in how actual players experience these games and services. They disagree often enough to keep things interesting without the debates feeling manufactured. The show maintains a presence across YouTube, Discord, and their website at TheXB2.com, and Patreon supporters get bonus episodes and ad-free listening plus Q&A segments. With a 4.5-star rating from 253 reviews, the audience is smaller but intensely loyal. If Sacred Symbols is the PlayStation person's podcast, The XB2 fills that same role for the Xbox community. They take the platform seriously without being blind to its problems.