What's Going On At Xbox? [Mailbag]

A mailbag episode digs into Xbox’s rough moment—and a few lighter side paths

This preview is based only on the published show notes. Kirk, Jason, and Maddy answer listener questions centered on why Xbox seems to be in a difficult spot, while also making room for a couple of less bleak topics and their usual One More Thing picks.

If you're deciding whether to queue this one up, this episode looks like a listener-driven conversation with a strong Xbox focus. Based on the show notes, Kirk, Jason, and Maddy open the mailbag to tackle audience questions, "mostly about Xbox," framed around why the brand appears to be in such dire straits. That setup suggests an episode aimed at people who want opinionated discussion and broad industry context rather than a single news breakdown. Because it's a mailbag, the structure will likely move through multiple angles and concerns raised by listeners, which can make for a more varied listen than a standard topic episode. The notes also hint that it won't be entirely doom-and-gloom. In addition to the Xbox discussion, the hosts apparently branch into "a couple of less bleak topics," so listeners who want some tonal balance may find that appealing. As a bonus, the show notes list each host's "One More Thing" recommendation: Kirk picks *The Boroughs*, Maddy picks *On Together*, and Jason picks *Adventures of Elliot*. If you enjoy Triple Click for its mix of games talk and end-of-episode recommendations, that's a clear sign this installment sticks to the familiar format. In short: if you're curious about Xbox's current perception and like the energy of hosts responding directly to community questions, this preview makes the episode sound like a good fit.

About this episode

<p>Why is Xbox in such dire straits? Kirk, Jason, and Maddy open up the mailbag and take some of YOUR listener questions, mostly about Xbox but also about a couple of less bleak topics.</p> <p><strong>One More Thing:</strong></p> <p><strong>Kirk: </strong>The Boroughs</p> <p><strong>Maddy: </strong>On Together</p> <p><strong>Jason: </strong>Adventures of Elliot</p> <p><strong>LINKS:</strong></p> <p>Strong Songs Live! July 11, Alberta Rose Theatre in Portland. Livestream Tickets <a href="https://albertarosetheatre.com/event/strong-songs-live/alberta-rose-theatre/portland-oregon/" rel="noopener noreferrer">HERE</a></p> <p><p>Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at <a href="https://maximumfun.org/jointripleclick" target="_blank"><strong>https://maximumfun.org/jointripleclick</strong></a></p><p><strong>🚀 SUPPORT TRIPLE CLICK:</strong><br><a href="https://maximumfun.org/jointripleclick">Join Maximum Fun</a> | <a href="https://maxfunstore.com/search?q=triple+click&options%5Bprefix%5D=last">Buy TC Merch</a></p><p>💬 JOIN <a href=" http://discord.gg/tripleclickpod">THE TRIPLE CLICK DISCORD</a></p><p>🎮 Triple Click <a href="https://maximumfun.org/triple-click-ethics-policy/">Ethics Policy</a></p><p><strong>📱 SOCIALS | @tripleclickpod</strong><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/tripleclickpod/">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@tripleclickpod">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@tripleclickpod">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/tripleclickpod">Twitch</a></p></p>