>>13682932
I'm always on the search for these too OP. The Pixel Puzzle games, various Mahjong Solitaire games, 12 Labours of Hercules as long as you're not going for high scores are things I've had success with.
Anything that ends up grindy can be alright. It's getting to that cleanup point though, they need to be prepared in advance. Creeper World 3 is a great example of this with its near endless random worlds once you're done with the story levels.
Platformers are out completely for podcasts, I've tried and tried.
I don't think we'll ever see anything as good as VCD again though. It's so perfect, takes up just enough concentration to entertain you while not impeding the podcast in any way. The closest I've come is Shufflepuck Cantina, an air hockey game.
>>13685106
Can't speak for OP but I pretty much just listen to wrestling podcasts. Wrestlers and their mouthpieces are born storytellers and generally know how to talk. Plus you avoid ghastly cringe inducing shit of "nerd" podcasts.