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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
It doesn't matter that Andor cost that much -- it matters that everything else did.

@darrenmooney.bsky.social drafts up a eulogy for the streaming age, available now to read on Patreon -- www.patreon.com/posts/column...
November 24, 2025 at 3:07 PM
The first production photos from the film adaptation of The Legend of Zelda have been released, and Marty regrets to inform you that he's going all-in on this one.

Read about it in his latest Patreon column -- www.patreon.com/posts/column...
November 18, 2025 at 3:20 PM
As part of the third year of Second Wind, we're excited to announce that in April 2026 we will be running our first ever Indie Showcase!

Indie games have been a huge part of our story, and we can't wait to run our first big showcase.

More details to come before the end of the year.
November 17, 2025 at 4:57 PM
In his latest Patreon column, @darrenmooney.bsky.social goes long on Glen Powell, The Running Man, and the state of movie stardom in 2025.

www.patreon.com/posts/column...
November 17, 2025 at 3:09 PM
It's been a long wait, but the first two seasons of Adventure is Nigh are now available to pre-order on Blu-Ray!

Check out our store over on DFTBA. store.dftba.com/collections/...
November 16, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Thanks everyone for coming out and celebrating with us today!
November 16, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Ready for a party this weekend?

We'll be streaming all day on Saturday as we celebrate the second anniversary of Second Wind!
November 11, 2025 at 4:19 PM
We'll be back to our normal schedule next week, but in the meantime, you've got plenty of great videos to watch from this week!
November 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Our 2nd anniversary is on November 15th!

To celebrate that, we're doing a 20% discount off our monthly and annual memberships on Patreon for the month of November.

Use code SWYEAR2 if you're a new member looking to sign-up!

Join: www.patreon.com/c/SecondWind...
November 6, 2025 at 4:54 PM
You like video essays about games and entertainment culture?

We got em!

Here's a selection of our most recent works for you to watch!
October 31, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Celebrating two years of Second Wind (Nov 15) and 500,000 subs with the part of the team that’s out in Wisconsin!

Thanks to our amazing community for making this happen!
October 25, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Today’s a big day for Second Wind as we’ve surpassed 500,000 subscribers!

Thanks so much for all of your support for our team and our work!

Onto 1,000,000.
October 25, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Who knew that a horror movie from the perspective of a dog could be so compelling?

@darrenmooney.bsky.social's latest column on Good Boy is live now on Patreon -- www.patreon.com/posts/column...
October 17, 2025 at 2:25 PM
There's an eerie emptiness to TRON: Ares that can't be ignored.

@darrenmooney.bsky.social goes deep on why this weekend's blockbuster didn't work for him.

Read now on Patreon -- www.patreon.com/posts/column...
October 10, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Super Mario Galaxy 2 is one of the most creative 3D platformers ever made, and you shouldn't sleep on its Switch 2 remaster.

Marty's latest column is live to read on Patreon -- www.patreon.com/posts/column...
October 7, 2025 at 2:37 PM
We had a very busy week on Second Wind.

Catch up with all the video essays, streams and podcasts before you head out on this fine Saturday evening.
October 4, 2025 at 10:49 PM
In his latest column, @darrenmooney.bsky.social breaks down Marvel Zombies, and why the series feels like it's haunted by the MCU's undead continuity.

Live now on Patreon -- www.patreon.com/posts/column...
October 3, 2025 at 2:05 PM
This week Second Wind is brought to you by Once Upon a Galaxy, the collectible card battler of cosmic proportions, available now on Steam.

Check it out for free here: galaxy.fun/d/300
October 2, 2025 at 5:38 PM
2025 year has been a particularly great year for games, which means one thing -- GOTY is going to be a bloodbath.

Marty's latest column is live now to read on Patreon -- www.patreon.com/posts/column...
September 30, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Another busy week for Second Wind!

Check out all these essays and more!
September 27, 2025 at 11:28 PM
The first season of Alien: Earth has wrapped, there's a lot to unpack.

@darrenmooney.bsky.social's latest is on the reproductive horror of Alien: Earth -- www.patreon.com/posts/column...
September 26, 2025 at 2:04 PM
We were firing on all cylinders this week.

Catch up on all the videos you missed!

Subscribe: www.youtube.com/channel/UC1w...
September 20, 2025 at 5:08 PM
The Pitt winning big at the Emmys proves that there is still life in old-fashioned television.

@darrenmooney.bsky.social breaks down the recent TV awards in his latest column over on Patreon.

www.patreon.com/posts/column...
September 19, 2025 at 2:05 PM
This week Second Wind is brought to you by LAN Party Adventures, the new puzzle adventure game from @leapgamestudios.bsky.social!

Out now on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3566720/...
September 18, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Foundation is about the impotence of great men.

@darrenmooney.bsky.social goes long on the themes of Foundation's third season in his latest column on Patreon.

www.patreon.com/posts/138755...
September 12, 2025 at 5:55 PM