Second Wind
@secondwindgroup.com
Worker-owned media. We make lots of video essays, podcasts and livestreams about video games, movies and TV shows. https://youtube.com/@secondwindgroup
From the former team of The Escapist.
Support us on Patreon. https://patreon.com/SecondWindGroup
From the former team of The Escapist.
Support us on Patreon. https://patreon.com/SecondWindGroup
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@secondwindgroup.com
· Dec 1
It's December 1st which means 25% off our Patreon memberships until the end of the year!
If you enjoy our work, consider joining us and supporting independent media!
You get a bunch of extra perks too including exclusive content, written columns and more!
Sign up: www.patreon.com/c/SecondWind...
If you enjoy our work, consider joining us and supporting independent media!
You get a bunch of extra perks too including exclusive content, written columns and more!
Sign up: www.patreon.com/c/SecondWind...
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Ping Pong, hello?!~ A big time essay on a small spaced sport--only on Second Wind! Had a lot of fun with this edit--with minimal spoilers!
First Backdrop of the New Year at @secondwindgroup.com!
This time, @janjozone.bsky.social and I take a look at “Marty Supreme” as a Great American Movie for a Lesser American Moment.
WATCH: youtu.be/YClFTQncR4Y?...
This time, @janjozone.bsky.social and I take a look at “Marty Supreme” as a Great American Movie for a Lesser American Moment.
WATCH: youtu.be/YClFTQncR4Y?...
Marty Supreme is “A Great American Movie | The Backdrop
YouTube video by Second Wind
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January 13, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Ping Pong, hello?!~ A big time essay on a small spaced sport--only on Second Wind! Had a lot of fun with this edit--with minimal spoilers!
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We would never hurt you, Jack. We just want you to be happy. Once you see things from our perspective, you'll understand how wonderful it is to love Pluribus.
In about an hour on The ReWind, @thejenna.bsky.social is joining Marty and I to talk a little Stranger Things and a LOT of Pluribus.
Overall, I didn't care for Pluribus.
So Jenna and Marty have promised to yell at me for 2 hours to appease you all.
Watch/Listen Here:
Overall, I didn't care for Pluribus.
So Jenna and Marty have promised to yell at me for 2 hours to appease you all.
Watch/Listen Here:
We Need to Talk About Pluribus | The Rewind Podcast
YouTube video by Second Wind
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January 13, 2026 at 5:13 PM
We would never hurt you, Jack. We just want you to be happy. Once you see things from our perspective, you'll understand how wonderful it is to love Pluribus.
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In about an hour on The ReWind, @thejenna.bsky.social is joining Marty and I to talk a little Stranger Things and a LOT of Pluribus.
Overall, I didn't care for Pluribus.
So Jenna and Marty have promised to yell at me for 2 hours to appease you all.
Watch/Listen Here:
Overall, I didn't care for Pluribus.
So Jenna and Marty have promised to yell at me for 2 hours to appease you all.
Watch/Listen Here:
We Need to Talk About Pluribus | The Rewind Podcast
YouTube video by Second Wind
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January 13, 2026 at 5:03 PM
In about an hour on The ReWind, @thejenna.bsky.social is joining Marty and I to talk a little Stranger Things and a LOT of Pluribus.
Overall, I didn't care for Pluribus.
So Jenna and Marty have promised to yell at me for 2 hours to appease you all.
Watch/Listen Here:
Overall, I didn't care for Pluribus.
So Jenna and Marty have promised to yell at me for 2 hours to appease you all.
Watch/Listen Here:
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Our latest Quarterly Report is now available!
Three profitable quarters in a row for us now. Proud of the team and all that we accomplished in 2025.
2026 is about continuing to reinforce our stability, getting our Patreon to $50K / month, and doing lots of fun new ideas!
Three profitable quarters in a row for us now. Proud of the team and all that we accomplished in 2025.
2026 is about continuing to reinforce our stability, getting our Patreon to $50K / month, and doing lots of fun new ideas!
Second Wind - Q4 2025 Financial Report + Upcoming Plans | Second Wind
Get more from Second Wind on Patreon
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January 12, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Our latest Quarterly Report is now available!
Three profitable quarters in a row for us now. Proud of the team and all that we accomplished in 2025.
2026 is about continuing to reinforce our stability, getting our Patreon to $50K / month, and doing lots of fun new ideas!
Three profitable quarters in a row for us now. Proud of the team and all that we accomplished in 2025.
2026 is about continuing to reinforce our stability, getting our Patreon to $50K / month, and doing lots of fun new ideas!
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First Backdrop of the New Year at @secondwindgroup.com!
This time, @janjozone.bsky.social and I take a look at “Marty Supreme” as a Great American Movie for a Lesser American Moment.
WATCH: youtu.be/YClFTQncR4Y?...
This time, @janjozone.bsky.social and I take a look at “Marty Supreme” as a Great American Movie for a Lesser American Moment.
WATCH: youtu.be/YClFTQncR4Y?...
Marty Supreme is “A Great American Movie | The Backdrop
YouTube video by Second Wind
youtu.be
January 13, 2026 at 4:03 PM
First Backdrop of the New Year at @secondwindgroup.com!
This time, @janjozone.bsky.social and I take a look at “Marty Supreme” as a Great American Movie for a Lesser American Moment.
WATCH: youtu.be/YClFTQncR4Y?...
This time, @janjozone.bsky.social and I take a look at “Marty Supreme” as a Great American Movie for a Lesser American Moment.
WATCH: youtu.be/YClFTQncR4Y?...
Square Enix seems to have mastered the art of the modern demo.
Check out Marty's latest Patreon column on the opening few hours of Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, and why this is the perfect way to deliver a demo for a big beefy JRPG.
www.patreon.com/posts/column...
Check out Marty's latest Patreon column on the opening few hours of Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, and why this is the perfect way to deliver a demo for a big beefy JRPG.
www.patreon.com/posts/column...
January 13, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Square Enix seems to have mastered the art of the modern demo.
Check out Marty's latest Patreon column on the opening few hours of Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, and why this is the perfect way to deliver a demo for a big beefy JRPG.
www.patreon.com/posts/column...
Check out Marty's latest Patreon column on the opening few hours of Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, and why this is the perfect way to deliver a demo for a big beefy JRPG.
www.patreon.com/posts/column...
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What's the genre of games like Star Fox called?
-Off-rail shooter?
-Vmups?
-RAIL guns?
-Volpines?
-Arcade shooter bang?
We gadda figure this out 'cause I refuse to call them "Star Fox likes"
@secondwindgroup.com @prettygrimgames.bsky.social @sigmagears9.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulbi...
-Off-rail shooter?
-Vmups?
-RAIL guns?
-Volpines?
-Arcade shooter bang?
We gadda figure this out 'cause I refuse to call them "Star Fox likes"
@secondwindgroup.com @prettygrimgames.bsky.social @sigmagears9.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulbi...
Death In Abyss Takes Star Fox and Makes It Spooky | Hot Monday Energy
YouTube video by Second Wind
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January 12, 2026 at 11:59 PM
What's the genre of games like Star Fox called?
-Off-rail shooter?
-Vmups?
-RAIL guns?
-Volpines?
-Arcade shooter bang?
We gadda figure this out 'cause I refuse to call them "Star Fox likes"
@secondwindgroup.com @prettygrimgames.bsky.social @sigmagears9.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulbi...
-Off-rail shooter?
-Vmups?
-RAIL guns?
-Volpines?
-Arcade shooter bang?
We gadda figure this out 'cause I refuse to call them "Star Fox likes"
@secondwindgroup.com @prettygrimgames.bsky.social @sigmagears9.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulbi...
It's got turtles, it's got magic, romance... and chickens?
@jackpackard.bsky.social is back with A Mostly Improvised Dungeon that you really don't want to miss!
@jackpackard.bsky.social is back with A Mostly Improvised Dungeon that you really don't want to miss!
Sweet Sounds of Chumbawamba - An Improv D&D One-Shot | A Mostly Improvised Dungeon
YouTube video by Second Wind
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January 12, 2026 at 4:51 PM
It's got turtles, it's got magic, romance... and chickens?
@jackpackard.bsky.social is back with A Mostly Improvised Dungeon that you really don't want to miss!
@jackpackard.bsky.social is back with A Mostly Improvised Dungeon that you really don't want to miss!
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Get your coffee and doughnuts ready... you have 20 minutes to get cozy and watch the premiere.
( it'll be available after as well... obviously )
( it'll be available after as well... obviously )
Sweet Sounds of Chumbawamba - An Improv D&D One-Shot | A Mostly Improvised Dungeon
YouTube video by Second Wind
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January 12, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Get your coffee and doughnuts ready... you have 20 minutes to get cozy and watch the premiere.
( it'll be available after as well... obviously )
( it'll be available after as well... obviously )
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For the record, one of my predictions in this week's Unpacked video is that we'll get a Viva Pianta announcement this year.
It's going to happen.
It will.
You'll see.
It's going to happen.
It will.
You'll see.
Predicting the Big Games Industry Stories of 2026 | Unpacked
YouTube video by Second Wind
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January 11, 2026 at 5:13 PM
For the record, one of my predictions in this week's Unpacked video is that we'll get a Viva Pianta announcement this year.
It's going to happen.
It will.
You'll see.
It's going to happen.
It will.
You'll see.
This week on Yahtzee Tries, @yahtzeecroshaw.bsky.social checked out Hypogea and @starrupture-game.com!
Presented by @playtracker.bsky.social.
Presented by @playtracker.bsky.social.
Hypogea and StarRupture | Yahtzee Tries
YouTube video by Second Wind
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January 11, 2026 at 5:04 PM
This week on Yahtzee Tries, @yahtzeecroshaw.bsky.social checked out Hypogea and @starrupture-game.com!
Presented by @playtracker.bsky.social.
Presented by @playtracker.bsky.social.
We kicked off 2026 with some great videos!
Check these out and more from last week.
Check these out and more from last week.
January 11, 2026 at 4:31 PM
We kicked off 2026 with some great videos!
Check these out and more from last week.
Check these out and more from last week.
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Monday.
Over at @secondwindgroup.com things are going to get really improvise-y!!!
Over at @secondwindgroup.com things are going to get really improvise-y!!!
January 9, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Monday.
Over at @secondwindgroup.com things are going to get really improvise-y!!!
Over at @secondwindgroup.com things are going to get really improvise-y!!!
This week on Unpacked, @nickjcal.bsky.social is predicting the big games industry stories of 2026.
Presented by @playtracker.bsky.social.
Presented by @playtracker.bsky.social.
Predicting the Big Games Industry Stories of 2026 | Unpacked
YouTube video by Second Wind
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January 9, 2026 at 4:34 PM
This week on Unpacked, @nickjcal.bsky.social is predicting the big games industry stories of 2026.
Presented by @playtracker.bsky.social.
Presented by @playtracker.bsky.social.
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You asked for this. I still have no idea why.
In about an hour, I'll be joined by @jackpackard.bsky.social and Marty as I play Frog Fractions over on the @secondwindgroup.com YouTube and Twitch channels.
In about an hour, I'll be joined by @jackpackard.bsky.social and Marty as I play Frog Fractions over on the @secondwindgroup.com YouTube and Twitch channels.
Let's See What These Frog Fractions Are All About w/ Jack, Jess, and Marty
Jess has never played Frog Fractions, so Jack and Marty are going to join her as she remedies that.
If you dig watching us check out indies, considering supporting us over at Patreon -- https://www.p...
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January 8, 2026 at 5:06 PM
You asked for this. I still have no idea why.
In about an hour, I'll be joined by @jackpackard.bsky.social and Marty as I play Frog Fractions over on the @secondwindgroup.com YouTube and Twitch channels.
In about an hour, I'll be joined by @jackpackard.bsky.social and Marty as I play Frog Fractions over on the @secondwindgroup.com YouTube and Twitch channels.
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In about 45 minutes, @prettygrimgames.bsky.social will be delving into her first (and blind) playthrough of FROG FRACTIONS!
Marty and I will do our darnedest to guide here through all the tricky math... if you know what I mean!
Genuinely, very excited about this one.
Watch Here:
Marty and I will do our darnedest to guide here through all the tricky math... if you know what I mean!
Genuinely, very excited about this one.
Watch Here:
Let's See What These Frog Fractions Are All About w/ Jack, Jess, and Marty
YouTube video by Second Wind
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January 8, 2026 at 5:15 PM
In about 45 minutes, @prettygrimgames.bsky.social will be delving into her first (and blind) playthrough of FROG FRACTIONS!
Marty and I will do our darnedest to guide here through all the tricky math... if you know what I mean!
Genuinely, very excited about this one.
Watch Here:
Marty and I will do our darnedest to guide here through all the tricky math... if you know what I mean!
Genuinely, very excited about this one.
Watch Here:
Don't know if you noticed... but a lot of games came out in 2025.
Here's a bunch of them that @yahtzeecroshaw.bsky.social couldn't get to last year.
Presented by @playtracker.bsky.social.
Here's a bunch of them that @yahtzeecroshaw.bsky.social couldn't get to last year.
Presented by @playtracker.bsky.social.
The 2025 Games I Didn't Review | Fully Ramblomatic
YouTube video by Second Wind
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January 7, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Don't know if you noticed... but a lot of games came out in 2025.
Here's a bunch of them that @yahtzeecroshaw.bsky.social couldn't get to last year.
Presented by @playtracker.bsky.social.
Here's a bunch of them that @yahtzeecroshaw.bsky.social couldn't get to last year.
Presented by @playtracker.bsky.social.
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PSA: You should be watching Awesome Games Done Quick all week.
Marty's latest Patreon column on why the speedrunning charity event is a blast, even if you like taking your time with games -- www.patreon.com/posts/column...
Marty's latest Patreon column on why the speedrunning charity event is a blast, even if you like taking your time with games -- www.patreon.com/posts/column...
January 6, 2026 at 3:19 PM
PSA: You should be watching Awesome Games Done Quick all week.
Marty's latest Patreon column on why the speedrunning charity event is a blast, even if you like taking your time with games -- www.patreon.com/posts/column...
Marty's latest Patreon column on why the speedrunning charity event is a blast, even if you like taking your time with games -- www.patreon.com/posts/column...
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Now that our winter break is over, @thejenna.bsky.social and I will be swapping out the mountain for an RV.
Playing "RV There Yet?"
A game about:
Radish Vampires
Radical Velociraptors
or, A Religious Venessa
Find out in about 45 minutes.
Here:
Playing "RV There Yet?"
A game about:
Radish Vampires
Radical Velociraptors
or, A Religious Venessa
Find out in about 45 minutes.
Here:
Camping Shenanigans in RV There Yet? w/ Jack and Jenna
Jack and Jenna are playing some of the RV There Yet? -- https://store.steampowered.com/app/3949040/RV_There_Yet/
If you like watching us spoof and goof through games, considering supporting us on Pat...
www.youtube.com
January 6, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Now that our winter break is over, @thejenna.bsky.social and I will be swapping out the mountain for an RV.
Playing "RV There Yet?"
A game about:
Radish Vampires
Radical Velociraptors
or, A Religious Venessa
Find out in about 45 minutes.
Here:
Playing "RV There Yet?"
A game about:
Radish Vampires
Radical Velociraptors
or, A Religious Venessa
Find out in about 45 minutes.
Here:
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it's me, i am the huge Shadow of the Colossus fan who had never heard of this ARG at all.
NEW VIDEO ALERT:
Even if you're a huge Shadow of the Colossus fan... this video might surprise you.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvGZ...
Even if you're a huge Shadow of the Colossus fan... this video might surprise you.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvGZ...
The Giant Hoax of Shadow of the Colossus | Game Arcadia
YouTube video by Second Wind
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January 6, 2026 at 4:15 PM
it's me, i am the huge Shadow of the Colossus fan who had never heard of this ARG at all.
Skate Story is an absolute vibe, and @sigmagears9.bsky.social has a new video essay out to talk all about it.
Skate Story Is a Vibe
YouTube video by Second Wind
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January 6, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Skate Story is an absolute vibe, and @sigmagears9.bsky.social has a new video essay out to talk all about it.
We're excited to start off 2026 with some good news in that due to your increased support last year, we've been able to transition Jess Hoops (@prettygrimgames.bsky.social) to a full-time role here at Second Wind!
Please give her a warm welcome!
Please give her a warm welcome!
Jess Hoops Is Now Full-Time with Second Wind! | Second Wind
Get more from Second Wind on Patreon
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January 6, 2026 at 3:58 PM
We're excited to start off 2026 with some good news in that due to your increased support last year, we've been able to transition Jess Hoops (@prettygrimgames.bsky.social) to a full-time role here at Second Wind!
Please give her a warm welcome!
Please give her a warm welcome!
PSA: You should be watching Awesome Games Done Quick all week.
Marty's latest Patreon column on why the speedrunning charity event is a blast, even if you like taking your time with games -- www.patreon.com/posts/column...
Marty's latest Patreon column on why the speedrunning charity event is a blast, even if you like taking your time with games -- www.patreon.com/posts/column...
January 6, 2026 at 3:19 PM
PSA: You should be watching Awesome Games Done Quick all week.
Marty's latest Patreon column on why the speedrunning charity event is a blast, even if you like taking your time with games -- www.patreon.com/posts/column...
Marty's latest Patreon column on why the speedrunning charity event is a blast, even if you like taking your time with games -- www.patreon.com/posts/column...
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How about we kick-off the new year with a brand-new episode of Game Arcadia from @thejenna.bsky.social!
Taking a look back at some of the crazy marketing that was done for Shadow of the Colossus.
Taking a look back at some of the crazy marketing that was done for Shadow of the Colossus.
The Giant Hoax of Shadow of the Colossus | Game Arcadia
YouTube video by Second Wind
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January 5, 2026 at 4:03 PM
How about we kick-off the new year with a brand-new episode of Game Arcadia from @thejenna.bsky.social!
Taking a look back at some of the crazy marketing that was done for Shadow of the Colossus.
Taking a look back at some of the crazy marketing that was done for Shadow of the Colossus.
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It's the start of a new year which means we're taking on new sponsors for @secondwindgroup.com.
Have games, products, services you need help getting the word out about? We can help with that and create an ad people actually want to watch.
Get in touch via dms or emails for package rates!
Have games, products, services you need help getting the word out about? We can help with that and create an ad people actually want to watch.
Get in touch via dms or emails for package rates!
January 5, 2026 at 6:19 PM
It's the start of a new year which means we're taking on new sponsors for @secondwindgroup.com.
Have games, products, services you need help getting the word out about? We can help with that and create an ad people actually want to watch.
Get in touch via dms or emails for package rates!
Have games, products, services you need help getting the word out about? We can help with that and create an ad people actually want to watch.
Get in touch via dms or emails for package rates!