This week we talk about the many, many faces of sport, and along the way we talk about the issue with ‘sportsball’, motorsports, the esports identity crisis, extreme sports and a whole lot more. Sports, sports everywhere and not a drop to drink. Reviews – Star Wars: The Force Awakens […]
Series 12
S12E17 – Machiavellian Licks
After one of the weirdest news sections in a good long while, we dive into the latest episode of defend your choices. This time out we look at our favourite villains. Along the way we look titles as diverse as Silent Hill, Cowboy Bebop and No Country for Old Men, […]
S12E16 – Hardly Working
This week we decided to take a break by the watercooler and chat about the 9-5 working day. While thoroughly slacking off we discuss – well Rob does – whether fishing is a job, RPGs and the sort of simulations that made the 1990s one of gamings finest ages. Reviews: […]
S12E15 – Googlewhacking
After opening with the most innuendo-ridden news section in all podcast-dom (thanks China), we decided to look at the past, present and future of technology – with tongue firmly in cheek of course. We also look at the technology we’ve seen in pop culture that we just can’t wait to […]
S12E06 – Time For Some Navel Action?
This week we head to the high seas with a Yar-Har and Fiddle-dee-dee. It’s time dress flamboyantly and drink lots of grog as we get down and dirty with pirates. Reviews – Vinland Saga volume 7, Legend of Legacy (3DS), Earth Defence Force 2 (PS Vita), Street Fighter V (PS4). […]
S12E05 – Space Rats Take ‘Roids
This week we dive into the past to uncover our childhood favourites. Along the way we talk about the classics and things lost in the mists of time, and from there we make some startling discoveries about our younger days. Well … Rob does. Reviews – Yakuza 5 (PS3) Tune […]
S12E05 – Space Rats Take 'Roids
This week we dive into the past to uncover our childhood favourites. Along the way we talk about the classics and things lost in the mists of time, and from there we make some startling discoveries about our younger days. Well … Rob does. Reviews – Yakuza 5 (PS3) Tune […]
S12E04 – Make It Up As We Go Along
This week we take a look at fictional sports and games – and believe us when we tell you there are a lot! Whether it’s from the imagination of Red Dwarf, The Simpsons, Terry Pratchett or Star Trek – everything else is Fizzbin. Reviews: This War of Mine: The Little […]
S12E03 – The Hobos of the Universe
This week we head back into space to find a job, get a house, and generally experience what life is like out there. Unfortunately this results in a bit of a nerd-off. Reviews – Yu-Gi-Oh! season 3 and Atelier Escha & Logy Plus (PS Vita). Tune in to The Geek […]
S12E01 – Room 101 2015 Edition
We’re back for 2016 and instead of looking back at the light and positive moments of the previous 12 months, we rant and rave about the very worst 2015 had to offer alongside our special guest presenter Michael “Tucky” Tuckwell from Sunnycon. With cats, spoilers, season passes, let’s play videos […]