Windbreaker
- Episodes
- 146
- Released
- weekly
- Latest episode
- Nov 10, 2026
About the podcast
Windbreaker is Second Wind's premier gaming podcast hosted by Yahtzee Croshaw, Marty Sliva & JM8. Join the trio (and occasional guests) weekly to discuss everything industry wide from current news, to recent releases and wider trends.
Episodes 146
Which Games Belong on the Zelda Mount Rushmore? | Windbreaker Podcast
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Marty, and JM8 use the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2 to chat about which four Zelda games would make it on their own personal …
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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Marty, and JM8 use the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2 to chat about which four Zelda games would make it on their own personal Mount Rushmore.
Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup
What to Do When Genre Fatigue Sets In | Windbreaker Podcast
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Marty, and JM8 chat about genre fatigue.Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as …
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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Marty, and JM8 chat about genre fatigue.
Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup
Horror Mechanics Need a Refresh | Windbreaker Podcast
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Marty, and Jesse G chat about the current state of horror games, and how they could use a mechanical refresh.Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and …
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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Marty, and Jesse G chat about the current state of horror games, and how they could use a mechanical refresh.
Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup
When a Developer “Levels Up” | Windbreaker Podcast
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty use the 15th anniversary of Dark Souls to take a look at specific games throughout history where it felt like a given developer had “leveled up” at …
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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty use the 15th anniversary of Dark Souls to take a look at specific games throughout history where it felt like a given developer had “leveled up” at the time.
Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup
How Could the Zelda Movie Actually Be Good? | Windbreaker Podcast
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty take a look at the upcoming Legend of Zelda movie, and what it would need to do in order to be an actually good video game adaptation.Second Wind …
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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty take a look at the upcoming Legend of Zelda movie, and what it would need to do in order to be an actually good video game adaptation.
Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup
Some Games Shouldn't Be Games | Windbreaker Podcast
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty take a look at games throughout history that might've worked better in an entirely different medium instead.Second Wind is fully independent …
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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty take a look at games throughout history that might've worked better in an entirely different medium instead.
Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup
The Etiquette of Remakes | Windbreaker Podcast
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty use the news of Nintendo's upcoming The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time to discuss the etiquette of remakes.Second Wind is fully independent …
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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty use the news of Nintendo's upcoming The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time to discuss the etiquette of remakes.
Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup
Let's Have a Nice Chat About Grand Theft Auto VI | Windbreaker Podcast
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty chat about the recent Grand Theft Auto VI showcase, and the staggering scale that Rockstar is attempting to achieve.Second Wind is fully …
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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty chat about the recent Grand Theft Auto VI showcase, and the staggering scale that Rockstar is attempting to achieve.
Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup
The Most Relaxing Spots in Video Games | Windbreaker Podcast
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty chat about their go-to relaxing spots in games where they can just take a beat, slow down, and soak in the vibes.Second Wind is fully independent …
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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty chat about their go-to relaxing spots in games where they can just take a beat, slow down, and soak in the vibes.
Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup
The Worst Ways To Make Us Want Something | Windbreaker Podcast
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty chat about the worst ways that a game can make them want something.Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider …
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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty chat about the worst ways that a game can make them want something.
Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup
The Obscure Games We Love | Windbreaker Podcast
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty chat about the obscure video games they love, a topic voted for by our wonderful Patrons.Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and …
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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty chat about the obscure video games they love, a topic voted for by our wonderful Patrons.
Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup
Final Fantasy IX and the Struggle of Going Back to Your Roots | Windbreaker Podcast
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty chat about Final Fantasy IX, whimsy in games, and why it's tough to recapture the magic of your rootsSecond Wind is fully independent …
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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty chat about Final Fantasy IX, whimsy in games, and why it's tough to recapture the magic of your roots
Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup
Asymmetric Horror Games And Why They're Good | Windbreaker Podcast
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Jesse Galena discuss about the wonderful world of asymmetric horror games. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider …
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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Jesse Galena discuss about the wonderful world of asymmetric horror games.
Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup
Let’s Make Yahtzee and JM8 Choose Their Favorites | Windbreaker Podcast
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty have to choose their favorites in a bunch of different topics.Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting …
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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty have to choose their favorites in a bunch of different topics.
Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup
2D vs 3D | Windbreaker Podcast
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty tackle the topic of 2D vs 3D -- our personal preferences, which genres work best in which, and the design freedoms/restrictions that stem from …
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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty tackle the topic of 2D vs 3D -- our personal preferences, which genres work best in which, and the design freedoms/restrictions that stem from each.
Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup
The British Games Are Coming! | Windbreaker Podcast
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty gab about the long history of British-developed video games.Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us …
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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty gab about the long history of British-developed video games.
Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup
The Art of the Time Loop | Windbreaker Podcast
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty gab about the art of the video game time loop.Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon …
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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty gab about the art of the video game time loop.
Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup
Why Are Cards Everywhere In Games? | Windbreaker Podcast (ft. Jack Packard)
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee is on holiday, so Jack is joinging JM8 and Marty to chat about the rise of card-based video games.Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded …
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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee is on holiday, so Jack is joinging JM8 and Marty to chat about the rise of card-based video games.
Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup
Building Our Indie Game Mount Rushmore | Windbreaker Podcast
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty build their own personal Mount Rushmore of indie games.Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on …
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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty build their own personal Mount Rushmore of indie games.
Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup
Catching Yahtzee Up on the Big Summer Game Fest Announcements | Windbreaker Podcast
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty dip back into their annual tradition of running down the list of the big trailers, reveals, and announcements from this past week's Summer Game …
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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty dip back into their annual tradition of running down the list of the big trailers, reveals, and announcements from this past week's Summer Game Fest showcases.Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup
OurFavorite Video Game Expansions and DLC | Windbreaker Podcast
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty use the news of The Witcher III getting a new expansion 12 years (!) after its initial release to chat about their own personal favorite video game …
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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty use the news of The Witcher III getting a new expansion 12 years (!) after its initial release to chat about their own personal favorite video game expansions and DLC throughout history.
Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup
Let's Talk About Metal Gear Solid | Windbreaker Podcast
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty chat about how the original 1998 Metal Gear Solid remains a singularly weird and wonderful experience.Second Wind is fully independent …
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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty chat about how the original 1998 Metal Gear Solid remains a singularly weird and wonderful experience.
Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup
Hey Games, Cool It With the Text Logs | Windbreaker Podcast
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty chat about text/diary/journal/audio logs in video games -- the good, the bad, and the weird.Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and …
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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty chat about text/diary/journal/audio logs in video games -- the good, the bad, and the weird.
Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup
How to Keep a Franchise Feeling Fresh | Windbreaker Podcast
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty chat about what it takes to keep a franchise feeling fresh in 2026.Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider …
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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty chat about what it takes to keep a franchise feeling fresh in 2026.
Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup
Games As Comedy Engines w/ Jack Packard | Windbreaker Podcast
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Jack Packard joins the regular crew to chat about games as engines for comedy.Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on …
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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Jack Packard joins the regular crew to chat about games as engines for comedy.
Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup
Let's All Have a Good Cry | Windbreaker Podcast
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty want to expand on the topic of games that have made us cry, which Yahtzee covered in his most recent Semi-Ramblomatic.Second Wind is fully …
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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty want to expand on the topic of games that have made us cry, which Yahtzee covered in his most recent Semi-Ramblomatic.
Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup
Is Hand-Holding Really a Gaming Sin? | Windbreaker Podcast
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty unpack the current state of hand-holding in games.Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on …
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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty unpack the current state of hand-holding in games.
Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup
The Problem With Trilogies | Windbreaker Podcast
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty dig into trilogies in video games -- which have soared, which have stumbled, why capping off a trio of stories tends to be so difficult for so many …
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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty dig into trilogies in video games -- which have soared, which have stumbled, why capping off a trio of stories tends to be so difficult for so many franchises, and why we see so few “Part 3s” nowadays.
Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup
Let’s Talk About Resurrection | Windbreaker Podcast
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty dig into the act of coming back to life in video games. Twists on the mechanic that have worked, ones that haven’t, and ideas that we haven’t seen …
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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty dig into the act of coming back to life in video games. Twists on the mechanic that have worked, ones that haven’t, and ideas that we haven’t seen tried out yet.
Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup
The Highs, Lows, and Spoilers of Pokémon Pokopia | Windbreaker Podcast
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, JM8 and Marty dig deep into Pokémon Pokopia -- what they liked, what they didn't, and what lessons Game Freak should crib from it.Second Wind is fully independent …
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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, JM8 and Marty dig deep into Pokémon Pokopia -- what they liked, what they didn't, and what lessons Game Freak should crib from it.
Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup
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