Gamers
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Gamers has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Dec 2025 on The Ezra Klein Show. Hasan Piker references "Gamers rise up" to discuss the dynamics of online mobbing and harassment, highlighting how gaming culture can mobilize audiences in political contexts. This reflects the broader influence of gamers in contemporary discussions, particularly regarding community actions and culture-war framing.
A gamer is someone who plays interactive games, either video games, tabletop role-playing games, skill-based card games, or any combination thereof, and who often plays for extended periods of time. Originally a hobby, gaming has evolved into a profession for some, with some gamers routinely competing in games for money, prizes, or awards. In some countries, such as the US, UK, and Australia, the term "gaming" can refer to legalized gambling, which can take both traditional and digital forms, su
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on The Ezra Klein Show |
| Field | internet culture / gaming communities |
How do different shows talk about Gamers?
2 shows discussed Gamers in these episodes.
- HasanAbi — 1 episode
Only indirectly referenced via streamer/game culture context; no clear praise/attack.
Is Asmongold view botting? - The Ezra Klein Show — 1 episode
Who talks about Gamers on podcasts?
Hasan Piker and Andrew Ross Sorkin brought up Gamers; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on HasanAbi.
- Is Asmongold view botting? on HasanAbi (Jan 2026) — Hasan Piker
- How Gavin Newsom Became the Democrats’ 2028 Frontrunner | The Ezra Klein Show on The Ezra Klein Show (Dec 2025) — Andrew Ross Sorkin
What is Gamers mentioned alongside?
Gamers is most often mentioned alongside 10% tithing, Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Ted Cruz.
Mentioned together: 10% tithing, Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Ted Cruz, Bakersfield, Joe Manchin, DeepMind, Kamal Harris, Fortune 100, Kathleen Brown, Democracy Alliance