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Friends of PG

Proven Gamer has never been a one-show operation. These are the creators we watch, hunt alongside, and trade shout-outs with — friends of the show and the site. If you like what we do, you’ll like what they’re doing. Go give them a watch, a listen, and a subscribe.

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YouTube Channel

ResidentDarrell

Hosted by Darrell — hunting with his family

Darrell and his family hit flea markets, thrift shops, yard sales, game stores and expos hunting for video games in the wild. Every video is a pickup hunt: you never know if the next table is a bust or a gold mine — and that's the fun of it.

PG crossover: Darrell isn't just a friend of the site — you'll also find residentdarrell on the PG Trophy Leaderboard, chasing trophies alongside the crew.

  • Flea markets
  • Thrift shops
  • Yard sales
  • Game stores & expos
  • Pickup hauls
2.33KYouTube subscribers
345Videos
FamilyHunts together
In the wildWhere he finds games
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Podcast & YouTube Channel

PlayStation Ain’t Dead!

Hosted by Will, James and Sean — with Radical Reggie

A PlayStation-focused crew flying the flag for collecting and physical media — plus gameplay, discussion, reviews, collection showcases and game hunting. In their own words, it's all things gaming, not just PlayStation. The podcast runs long-form, around two hours an episode, so settle in.

  • PlayStation collecting
  • Physical media
  • Collection showcases
  • Reviews & discussion
  • Game hunting
2.67KYouTube subscribers
471Videos
140+Audio episodes
~2 hrsPer episode
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Gaming & Entertainment Site

Review Fix

Run by Patrick Hickey Jr. — Founder & Editor-in-Chief

Patrick started ReviewFix.com in 2009 and it's still going daily — news, interviews and reviews across games, comics, wrestling, TV and music. He calls it a nerd haven. He's also the author of The Minds Behind the Games book series and owner of Legacy Comix.

  • Reviews
  • Interviews
  • Comics
  • Wrestling
2009Founded
DailyNews & reviews
5Beats covered
AuthorThe Minds Behind the Games
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Podcast Network

RAGE Works

Run by Richard Butler — Founder & Editor-in-Chief

RAGE — Rant About Gaming, Entertainment and the Works. Rich turned his show My Take Radio into a full podcast network and pop culture publication, and now helps other podcasters launch their own shows the same way.

  • Podcast Network
  • Gaming
  • Entertainment
  • Creator Help
400My Take Radio episodes
100K+Downloads at its retirement
15+ yrsPodcasting
2Web homes — site + network
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Indie Game Site & Podcasts

indieRift

Co-owned by Stephen Fontana, with Andy Asimakis & Matt Murray

indieRift is on a mission to showcase indie developers and the experiences only they bring. Home of The indieRift Podcast for indie curation and discussion, and DevDive — weekly conversations with the devs, publishers and actors making the games.

  • Indie Games
  • Dev Interviews
  • Podcasts
  • Curation
100DevDive episodes
WeeklyDev interviews
2Podcasts
Indie onlyCoverage focus
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Gaming & Anime Site

The Otaku Authority

Run by Andre Tipton (Otakuman5000) — Owner & Editor-in-Chief

Andre built Real Otaku Gamer into The Otaku Authority — the source for all things otaku: video games, Japanese animation, manga and comics, and sci-fi, with reviews, editorials, podcasts and interviews. They are a great source for geek culture news and reviews.

  • Video Games
  • Anime
  • Manga
  • Podcasts
2010Founded as Real Otaku Gamer
OwnerAndre's role
ROGCASTHis podcast
Games + AnimeCore coverage
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Twitch Channel & Podcast

BlackCompat

Run by Rochelle Hinds (NinjaSistah) — Owner / Co-Founder

BlackCompat is Rochelle's current home — gaming streams and conversation on Twitch, podcast and blackcompat.com. She's been a voice for diversity and representation in gaming for years, going back to founding ElectricSistaHood.

Before BlackCompat, Rochelle and sister Amanda's ESHcast ran 13 years — 640+ episodes of games and anime talk.

  • Twitch
  • Podcast
  • Representation
  • Retro
640+ESHcast episodes (legacy)
13 yrsESHcast run
5×Xbox MVP award winner
3Formats — Twitch, podcast, site

One community, more shows to love

Friends of PG is a permanent shout-out, not an ad slot — these are shows the PG crew actually watches and listens to. Found a new favorite here? Tell them Proven Gamer sent you.