Podcasts to Follow in 2026 (focused on the Gaming industry & Performance Marketing)

By Eve, Artstash Creative · Published 7 January 2026 · Last updated August 2026

Quick answer: The podcasts worth a mobile game marketer’s time in 2026 split three ways: app growth and UA shows (App Marketing by App Masters, Apptivate), games-business analysis (Deconstructor of Fun, Mobile Dev Memo), and broader performance marketing (Performance Marketing Podcast, CCtalks). If you only add two, make them Deconstructor of Fun for monetization and retention teardowns and Mobile Dev Memo for platform and privacy shifts — between them they cover most of what actually moves UA strategy. Below are the 14 shows we listen to at Artstash Creative, grouped by what you are trying to learn.

Which Podcasts Are Best for Mobile Growth and UA?

App Marketing by App Masters — app growth, UA and creative testing.

Apptivate: App Marketing Explained — mobile growth strategy and real-world case studies.

Business of Apps Podcast — monetization and how to scale.

App Growth Talks — ASO, attribution, experimentation and optimization.

MAU [Talk] — retention and sustainable growth.

Which Podcasts Cover the Business of Games?

Deconstructor of Fun — deep analysis on mobile games, monetization and retention loops.

Mobile Dev Memo — macro trends across mobile, platforms and privacy.

Indie Game Movement — business and marketing insights for games.

Playmakers — leadership and industry conversations.

The Business of Video Games Podcast — strategy and structural shifts in gaming.

Which Broader Performance Marketing Podcasts Are Worth Following?

Performance Marketing Podcast — media buying, creative performance and optimization.

The High Performance Marketing Podcast — strategic performance thinking.

MaxWeb Podcast — PPC, affiliate and alternative growth channels.

CCtalks — agency-side growth and scaling perspectives.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best podcasts for mobile game marketing?

For monetization and retention analysis, Deconstructor of Fun. For platform, privacy and macro trends, Mobile Dev Memo. For hands-on UA and creative testing, App Marketing by App Masters and Apptivate. Most marketers get the widest coverage from one show in each group rather than several from the same group.

Which podcast should I start with if I am new to user acquisition?

Apptivate: App Marketing Explained is the gentlest entry point. Episodes are case-study led and assume less prior context than the strategy-heavy shows, so it builds UA vocabulary faster.

Are these podcasts useful for indie studios, or only large teams?

Indie Game Movement is built specifically for smaller teams. Deconstructor of Fun and Mobile Dev Memo analyze large-studio economics, but the underlying retention and creative principles apply at any budget.

How often do I need to listen to keep up with UA changes?

The platform and privacy landscape shifts a few times a year rather than weekly. One strategy show followed consistently beats five followed sporadically.