The Examined Game

The Examined Game

Steven Lake

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What do video games reveal about us? In The Examined Game Podcast, peabody-nominated documentary producer Steven Lake speaks with the creators of the world’s most celebrated video games about how they were made and the personal and professional impact games have had on their lives.

Steven is a Peabody-nominated producer whose work has appeared on Netflix, BBC Storyville, PBS, and The Guardian.

About Steven Lake

Steven Lake is the host of The Examined Game Podcast and a Peabody-nominated documentary producer. His work has appeared on Netflix, BBC Storyville, PBS, Al Jazeera, and The Guardian.


His films include Roll Red Roll, described by The New York Times as “an essential watch,” as well as Phantom Parrot, rated 4 stars by Peter Bradshaw in The Guardian, and Dungeon Masterhood, a coming-of-age documentary with dragons.

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Questions & Answers

How many episodes are there of The Examined Game?

There are 16 episodes avaiable of The Examined Game.

What is The Examined Game about?

We have categorized The Examined Game as:

  • Society & Culture
  • Leisure
  • Video Games
  • Documentary

Where can you listen to The Examined Game?

The Examined Game is available, among others places, on:

  • Spotify
  • Apple Podcasts
  • Podtail
  • Google Podcasts

When did The Examined Game start?

The first episode of The Examined Game that we have available was released 23 February 2026.

Who creates the podcast The Examined Game?

The Examined Game is produced and created by Steven Lake.