The Download
Season 1
TV-14
The Download is your must-watch daily news update for deep dives into gaming, pop culture, tech and more. Our panel will cover the biggest stories each day offering up their unfiltered opinions and engaging in lively debate. Created by VENN a live 24/7 network for gaming, streaming, esports and entertainment audiences. Broadcasting live from Los Angeles, VENN is universally distributed across a broad range of media platforms including Twitch, YouTube, Samsung TV Plus, The Roku Channel, VIZIO and more. VENN offers original programming produced in-house and in partnership with some of the biggest names and creators across the gaming, pop culture and lifestyle spaces.
Where to Watch The Download • Season 1
40 Episodes
- The Download Live Reacts to COD: Black Ops Cold War Trailer
E10The Download Live Reacts to COD: Black Ops Cold War TrailerToday, the Download checks out the brand new COD: Black Ops Cold War trailer in real time as it drops! Also on the docket, Nintentdo's surprise Direct Mini Showcase and streamer Tfue and Faze Clan parting ways. - Exploring the Golden Age of Video Games in Netflix's 'High Score'E12
Exploring the Golden Age of Video Games in Netflix's 'High Score'Today on THE DOWNLOAD, we check out some hot picks from Gamescom, see some amazing creations in #SQUADGOALS, and delve a little deeper into Netflix's new 'High Score.' - Meet Crimsix: The Greatest COD Player of All TimeE13
Meet Crimsix: The Greatest COD Player of All TimeToday THE DOWNLOAD looks at the newly unvieled RTX 30 by Nvidia and talk Disney's The Mandalorian, Kate Bishop in Marvel's Avengers, and Carole Baskin in Dancing with the Stars. @Crimsix joins to talk about securing his spot as the best COD player of all time. - Mini 'Mulan' Reunion with Tzi MaE14
Mini 'Mulan' Reunion with Tzi MaTHE DOWNLOAD checks out the Nintendo reveal for the Super Mario Bros 35 Anniversary Direct and discusses some breaking news about the newest DC movie. Mulan's father, actor and special guest Tzi Ma joins in a mini reunion with our very own Jimmy Wong. - John David Washington Talks "Tenet," Little-Known Gaming PassionE17
John David Washington Talks "Tenet," Little-Known Gaming PassionTHE DOWNLOAD delves in to all things Ubisoft and welcomes actor and former football player John David Washington as he discloses his little-known gaming passion. Christie St. Martin joins to talk about getting gamers out to the polls to vote in the upcoming election. - PvP CoD Warzone, The Mandalorian Season 2, and Fan-Favorite Fast Food CollabsE18
PvP CoD Warzone, The Mandalorian Season 2, and Fan-Favorite Fast Food CollabsThe Download team goes head to head in PvP where they debate CoD Warzone, the Mandalorian Season 2, and fan-favorite fast food collabs. Josh Yguado joins to talk about Jam City's Voting Initiative, and former MLB player and current Chief of Business Officer at Bit Fry, Todd Zeile joins to chat about how he transitioned to the world of video games. - The Team Reacts to Reveals From Sony PS5 & Nintendo Direct Mini ShowcasesE19
The Team Reacts to Reveals From Sony PS5 & Nintendo Direct Mini ShowcasesThe Download is joined by the SVP and Head of Global Marketing for PlayStation, Eric Lempel, to talk about the PS5 and PlayStation's incentive to make every generation matter. The team also reacts to the reveals from the Nintendo Direct Mini Showcase. - The Team Plays a Game of 'Nerdy Never Have I Ever' with WWE Superstar PaigeE20
The Team Plays a Game of 'Nerdy Never Have I Ever' with WWE Superstar PaigeThe Download takes a look at some new releases, from Cyberpunk 2077’s Night City stream to Lady Gaga’s 911 music video, and discuss breaking news like the newly confirmed TikTok/WeChat ban with insight from lawyer, Jeffrey Becker. Paige, the WWE Superstar, who will soon be a playable character in WWE 2k Battlegrounds, joins the show. - Microsoft’s $7.5 Billion Deal, Notorious RBG Tribute & BTS x FortniteE21
Microsoft’s $7.5 Billion Deal, Notorious RBG Tribute & BTS x FortniteThe Download delves into Microsoft's upcoming acquisition of ZeniMax media and what this means for Xbox and Bethesda and takes a moment to commemorate the Notorious RBG. - The Team Talks Amazon's Luna Gaming Service, Fortnite Updates & Streamer P1SME22
The Team Talks Amazon's Luna Gaming Service, Fortnite Updates & Streamer P1SMThe Download covers Amazon's breaking news that they're launching a cloud gaming service called Luna, and chats about the 14.20 Fortnite updates. Streamer P1SMx, JC, joins to talk about Hispanic Heritage Month and representation within the gaming industry. - Cloud-Gaming Wars, Animal Crossing: Fall Preview & Konami Throwbacks on PCE23
Cloud-Gaming Wars, Animal Crossing: Fall Preview & Konami Throwbacks on PCThe Download talks cloud gaming and compares different options from Amazon's Luna to Game Pass, and takes a closer look at new content like Animal Crossing: Fall Preview, and Konami's throwback with bringing classics like CASTLEVANIA and METAL GEAR back for PC. - A Closer Look at the PS5 Teardown, Super Nintendo World & Crash Bandicoot 4E24
A Closer Look at the PS5 Teardown, Super Nintendo World & Crash Bandicoot 4The Download takes a closer look at the PS5 teardown, and checks out promos for Japan's Super Nintendo World, opening is spring 202. Ubisoft's own Kent Hudson, Game Director of Watch Dogs Legion, joins to talk game development and gameplay. - 'Swamp Thing' Star Henderson Wade, Fall Guys Season 2, Hades & BugsnaxE25
'Swamp Thing' Star Henderson Wade, Fall Guys Season 2, Hades & BugsnaxThe Download is joined by Greg Kasavin, Creative Director at Supergiant Games, to talk about the successful release of Hades and gets a visit from Henderson Wade of 'Riverdale' who talks about his work in CW's Swamp Thing. The team tries their hand at Fallout Guys Season 2 for the first time, and munch on some 'bugsnax.' - Jimmy Wong Tries to Beat Hades in Record Time + ‘Helstrom’ Star Alain UyE26
Jimmy Wong Tries to Beat Hades in Record Time + ‘Helstrom’ Star Alain UyThe Download talks about the Playstation backward compatibility news, and welcomes Alain Uy to the show -- plus, Jimmy tries to beat Hades while battling with an angel and a devil on his shoulder. - Emma & Tehya Learn TikTok Dances From Adam Rose + The Team Plays Among UsE27
Emma & Tehya Learn TikTok Dances From Adam Rose + The Team Plays Among UsAdam Rose joins the show to teach Emma and Tehya some Tik Tok dances. The gang plays Among Us. The hot, new Anime season is discussed. And Matt "Mr. X" breaks down Valorant Season 3. - KING VADER Re-Enacts Iconic Anime Scenes, The Team Plays Call of Duty: BOCWE28
KING VADER Re-Enacts Iconic Anime Scenes, The Team Plays Call of Duty: BOCWThe Download welcomes social media star KING VADER to re-enact some iconic anime scenes. Erin A. Simon breaks down the Apple and Riot League of Legends collaboration. Plus Tehya, Matt “Mr. X,” and Dgon play Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War. - Greg Miller Talks Gamers.Vote & Kinda Funny Games, Nightly Performs 'Older'E29
Greg Miller Talks Gamers.Vote & Kinda Funny Games, Nightly Performs 'Older'On this installment of The Download, Greg Miller joins the set to discuss the Gamers.vote campaign and @Kinda Funny Games. Jimmy, Tehya and Rayn play Baldur's Gate. And alt-pop group Nightly debuts their single “older.” - Mxmtoon Talks Playing Among Us w/ AOC + Michele Morrow On Importance of VotingE30
Mxmtoon Talks Playing Among Us w/ AOC + Michele Morrow On Importance of VotingToday on The Download, a breakdown of AOC's record-breaking Twitch stream. Michele Morrow speaks on the importance of voting. Gamer missharvey previews the MDA Streamathon. Plus, Emma and Jimmy play Mario Kart Home Circuit live on set. - 'Pandora' Star Priscilla Quintana Talks New Projects & Her Pac-Man ObsessionE31
'Pandora' Star Priscilla Quintana Talks New Projects & Her Pac-Man ObsessionActress Priscilla Quintana joins The Download. Emma is wild about the reissue of Fire Emblem for Switch. Erin A. Simon breaks down Tik Tok's huge impact on today's culture. - Carl Weathers Talks 'The Mandalorian' S2 + iJustine Shows Off Her Xbox FridgeE32
Carl Weathers Talks 'The Mandalorian' S2 + iJustine Shows Off Her Xbox FridgeThe Download's Xbox Series X unboxing is spoiled by a thief! Can the hosts find out who has stolen the new console? Plus, Carl Weathers joins to discuss The Mandalorian Season 2. And Youtuber iJustine shows off her Xbox Series X fridge. - LoL Worlds Final, All-Women Esports Teams + ‘Evil Eye’ Star Anjali BhimaniE33
LoL Worlds Final, All-Women Esports Teams + ‘Evil Eye’ Star Anjali BhimaniToday on The Download, Jimmy and Dgon look ahead to this weekend's LoL Worlds Final. Erin A. Simon discusses the importance of all-women esports teams. Emily Ghoul invites some of her favorite cosplayers before Halloween weekend. Also Anjali Bhimani joins to talk about her new movie "Evil Eye." - THE DOWNLOAD FT. MAGGIE LINDEMANNE34
THE DOWNLOAD FT. MAGGIE LINDEMANNIn this jam-packed edition of The Download AEW wrestler Miro talks gaming and Twitch. Pro cosplayers Vampy and Alicia Marie join Emily Ghoul to showcase some awesome costumes. Then, singer-songwriter Maggie Lindemann plays some Call of Duty before performing her new single, "Knife Under My Pillow." - THE DOWNLOAD FT. DAVID IACONOE35
THE DOWNLOAD FT. DAVID IACONOThe Download discusses the GIANT file size downloads for the new Call of Duty, plus the hosts rate some of the new launch titles on the Series X and PS5. Giant Squid Games Producer Patrick Quah showcases "The Pathless." And actor David Iacono joins the show to talk about his two new Netflix shows "Grand Army" and "Social Distance." - THE DOWNLOAD FT. MALIN ACKERMANE36
THE DOWNLOAD FT. MALIN ACKERMANThe Download crew reveals their first impressions of the Xbox Series X to see if a Launch Day purchase is right for buyers. Actress Malin Akerman talks about her new movie "Chick Fight." Faly Rakotohavana of "Secret Society of Second Born Royals" goes through Ghoul's Gauntlet. Plus, Dgon gets some more Madden 21 tips from pro player One Great User. - THE DOWNLOAD FT. LANCE REDDICKE37
THE DOWNLOAD FT. LANCE REDDICKIs the PS5 a Launch Day purchase? The Download hosts dissect the ins and outs of the new console and give their reactions before its release. Ubiquitous actor Lance Reddick stops by for a fun chat. Tehya and Emma play "Astro's Playroom" on the PS5. And Avenue Beat shares an exclusive first look at their new video for "F2020." - THE DOWNLOAD FT. JON VLASSOPULOSE39
THE DOWNLOAD FT. JON VLASSOPULOSUpon the PS5's release, the hosts discuss the projected sales for Sony and Microsoft and the speedbumps with buying consoles online on launch day. YouTuber Kris London joins the show. Jimmy, Dgon and Emma FINALLY get to play the long-awaited Playstation game Bugsnax. Plus, the stars of Man at Arms stop by to talk about some serious cutlery. - THE DOWNLOAD FT. JACOB HOPKINSE40
THE DOWNLOAD FT. JACOB HOPKINSThe 2020 Consolympics are here! The Xbox Series X and Playstation 5 face off in a gauntlet of tasks to finally settle the debate on which console is superior. See which next-gen console will be the first Consolympic champion. Plus, Jacob Hopkins joins us to talk The Amazing World of Gumball, Dragons: Rescue Riders, and more!
