Game Mess Decides
Game Mess Decides is a weekly video game news show hosted by Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti, covering major industry stories and platform news. It has 499 episodes since November 2016, with typical episodes running about 90 to 100 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000 (estimated), implying a rate of roughly $90 to $625 per episode. Its Apple rating average of 4.7 from 156 ratings is a distinctive signal of an engaged audience.
Weekly video game news show with a highly rated, engaged Apple audience
- Consistent weekly cadence across 499 episodes since 2016 builds a reliable, long-running listener habit.
- Apple rating average of 4.7 from 156 ratings signals strong listener satisfaction.
- Episodes cover major platform and industry stories, giving brands a gaming-focused context.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, news roundup, review discussion
- Tone
- irreverent, opinionated
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 80 to 100 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed. No funding links are listed in the dossier.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed carries an explicit flag (explicit=1), and episode titles use strong language in places, such as 'GTA 6 GOES TO NETFLIX?!' is neutral but the show is flagged explicit.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.spreaker.com/show/game-mess-decides |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1176366805 |
| RSS feed | www.spreaker.com/show/5683651/episodes/feed |
Benchmark score: 57 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 465: CAN CLASSIC GAMES SERIES SAVE PLAYSTATION? | 2026-10-09 | 1 h 57 min |
| 464: IS GEARS OF WARS E-DAY GOOD ENOUGH FOR XBOX? | 2026-10-02 | 1 h 15 min |
| 463: EVEN MORE LAYOFFS AT XBOX | 2026-09-25 | 1 h 26 min |
| 462: THE KOJIMA SAGA CONTINUES | 2026-09-18 | 1 h 22 min |
| 461: WHATS UP WITH PLAYSTATION | 2026-09-11 | 1 h 38 min |
| 460: STATE OF PLAY RECAP | 2026-09-04 | 1 h 32 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 10 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
The Game Mess Decides podcast is the weekly gaming news show from Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti. They decide all of the biggest issues in gaming so you don't have to think for yourself.
About Game Mess Decides
Game Mess Decides is a weekly video game news podcast hosted by Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti, according to the show's feed and its Apple Podcasts listing. Each episode runs about 90 to 100 minutes and covers major industry and platform stories, including console strategy, upcoming releases, and reviews. The show has released 499 episodes since November 2016 on a weekly cadence.
The show holds a 4.7 average rating from 156 ratings on Apple Podcasts. Its listeners are estimated, not reported, to be mostly adults aged 25 to 34 and skew toward men, with an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. No sponsors are visible in the feed, so the show has no established ad history.
Because the show is long-running and highly rated, it suits video game publishers, gaming hardware brands, and digital game services. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $90 to $625 per episode, depending on the audience estimate.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Game Mess Decides can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Game Mess Decides
How much does Game Mess Decides charge for a podcast sponsorship?
A host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $90 to $625 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Exact rates are set with the show and are not published in the feed.
What is Game Mess Decides about?
Game Mess Decides is a weekly video game news podcast hosted by Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti. It covers major gaming industry and platform stories, with episodes typically running about 90 to 100 minutes.
How do I contact Game Mess Decides about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. Use the unlocked email to reach the show about a host-read placement.
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