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Link To The Cast
by Link To The Cast
A podcast about video games. What a novel idea. Dave Ryan & Mark Robinson bring you the latest in video game news, and take a little time every week to have a look back at an important game from the past. http://linktothecast.wordpress.com
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Link to the Cast #182: This Drug Makes Me Feel Like I'm On This Podcast
Some podcast newness for you! Jack and Dave tackle the topics of having no idea about drugs, Utopia, Schemers, myriad horror films, The Boys, Jack's Pokemon Go walking habit, Dave's FIFA 21 impressions, a mini DreamCast, a massive PS5, naughty EA and so much hard drive talk! 06:40 - Utopia 12:30…
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Link to the Cast #181: In Europe We Call It 'Autumn Guys'
This week we are delighted to be joined by Jeff Tanton, Creative Director at Mediatonic to talk all things Fall Guys. We also throw a healthy heaping of praise in the direction of Hades, celebrate 25 years of the original PlayStation, and discuss the best Will Smith album. Like, listen, share and...
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LTTC Presents Euro 96 Revisited... Revisited Pt. 2
We finally get round to finishing what we started! Part 2 of our Link to the Cast wrap up of the culturally significant tournament: Euro 96! We head into the business end of the tournament by discussing the knockout stages, England's "jingoistic" approach in the media and an under-rated final. We...
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Link to the Cast #180: Arkansas Chuggabug
We're bringing the heat with another installment of Link to the Cast, where we dive straight into the Amazon Luna announcement, talk about Microsoft's busy week, scream bloody murder at Mario Galaxy's camera and go on an all-time tangent. 1:30 - Amazon Luna 17:05 - Microsoft purchases Bethesda...
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Link to the Cast #179: Paradise Thriller
We be here dropping more casts for you, as Jack tells us about The New Mutants, Mark describes the world of Paradise Killer, and we discuss all the details from Sony's latest PS5 announcement/price reveal. Let's get to it! 12:00 - The New Mutants 21:40 - New Girl 27:55 - Early Mario All-Stars 3D...
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LTTC Presents The Grap Up #14: G1 Preview w/ Bryan Rose
It's time for another Grap Up with returning guest Bryan Rose @br26 as we preview the upcoming G1 30. We discuss the return of New Japan post-covid break, the rise of EVIL, and go through the 20 participants of the G1 to give our thoughts on who has a chance of winning (spoiler - we didn't pick...
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Link to the Cast #178: Coming of Age, Nicolas Cage and 505 Rage
While Mark's away on assignment the lunatics take over the asylum as Dave and Jack serve up a sizzling 105 minutes of audio covering everything from Nicolas Cage's guide on how to buy a Ferrari to what it takes to be a Picross master. Be excellent to each other and party on dudes. 0:30 - Intro,...
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Link to the Cast #177: I've Got a Tony Hawk
*to the tune of spastic hawk* We're back with a brand new track, as Mark and Jack throw down with their takes on Tenet, Dave gives us his thoughts on the All or Nothing: Tottenham Hotspur documentary, we give some early initial thoughts on Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2, and talk Nintendo's 35th...
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Link to the Cast #176: MCU (Monsters Cinematic Universe)
It's hot! It's spicy! It's another installment of Link to the Cast! 8:15 - The Batman 25:20 - Monsters Inc 33:10 - Pretending I’m a Superman 36:30 - High Score 44:50 - Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 Demo 49:50 - Wide Ocean Big Jacket 55:20 - Microsoft Flight Simulator 1:00:05 - PUBG and Street…
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Link to the Cast #175: Carrion Gaming
Another fresh cut of audio from the Link to the Cast machine! This week Dave's following the wind, Mark's flexing his tentacles and Jack's cutting promos on The Rock's movies. 0:30 - Random Friends musings 3:00 - Television/Film urban legends 5:25 - The Mummy, The Scorpion King and The Rock’s...
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Link to the Cast #174: We love you, Henry Winkler
We managed to go a full hour before talking about video games this week, which we're sure is a record for us. With that said, it's a cracking hour (followed by an equally excellent second hour) so get it in yr ears! 15:30 - Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World (10 year anniversary) 30:10 - X-Men Dark...
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Link to the Cast #173: Revolvemark "Shalashaska" Robcelot
Greetings one and all, we've got a densely packed show this week with fun and tangents, video games and tangents, X-Men and tangents and tangents. 0:30 - Opening riffs on the weather, airports, Flight Simulator and Jack’s name 12:45 - Movie chat 20:15 - Dave’s X-Men movie rewatch project 39:23 -...
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LTTC Presents Euro 96 Revisited... Revisited Pt. 1
This week, Link to the Cast takes a detour, and instead of being able to bring you an extensive Euro 2020 preview as is tradition, we're instead looking back to childhood as we begin a two-part look back at the legendary Euro 96. Dave and Jack are joined by Lee Malone (...
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Link to the Cast #172: The Tetris of Food
We’ve got a big one for you all this week. Double the Cast, same great value. In the first half, Dave, Mark and Jack chat about all the latest in games and elsewhere: *Salut, mi familia *Loot Box Classification in the news again *Big Changes coming to Football Manager Then, in something a bit...
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Link To The Cast #171: Review Bob-Omb
Jack and Mark hold down the fort again with another stacked edition of Link to the Cast. We are not taking requests for Ja Ja Ding Dong. 14:55 - Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga 24:00 - Isle of Armor 29:00 - Pokemon Cafe 49:50 - Final Fantasy VIII 1:15:10 - Misconduct/abuse hits…
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Link To The Cast #170: Bloodsean
We're back with an astonishingly stacked show, as returning guest, Sean McGee takes us on a wild ride covering everything from PS Now to Avatar(not the shite one with Sam Worthington... seriously, fuck that film). Our big feature piece this week is a super in-depth look at both Sean and Jack's...
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Link To The Cast #169: BastardMind Redux
Hey look, another episode. In this edition of LTTC we manage to reference I, Robot more than once. We're not sure how that happened. We also chat about the PS5 reveal that happened and all the games announced, plus we return with another instalment of our Mastermind quiz, as the "big dog" Jack...
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Link To The Cast #168: ACAB
For info on how you can help support Black People feel free to check out this document with links to multiple charities and organisations: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Mo2E-M9Bw57ndJrRVegxVhwhI11SWFNPQdQEFVyn02Q/edit 8:15 - Final Fantasy VII Remake (with a big spoiler at 31:30 - 33:15…
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Link To The Cast #167: Disasterpiece
An absolutely rammed show this week as we cover everything from nonces, Fred Durst, bad ass dads address our most emotional moments in video games and answer the burning question from Sean Mcgee. 15:07 - Epstein: Filthy Rich 23:45 - The Mandalorian 31:38 - The Sopranos 47:40 - Lonely Mountains:...
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Link To The Cast #166: Michael Jackson's Red Bulls
For the second straight week we find ourselves down a host on the Cast with Mark Robinson away on assignment, but Dave and Jack attempt to struggle on nevertheless with plenty to cover this week, from sports documentaries to Chris Nolan in Fortnite? 04:00 – The Last Dance Finale 24:45 – Dragon…
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Link to the Cast #165: Mark & Jack's Good Time Emporium
Dave is literally away on assignment so Mark and Jack attempt to cram in as many topics as possible within 80 minutes. We manage to discuss everything from the recent Tony Hawk's remaster announcement to Euro 96. That's probably worth a listen, right? 7:43 - Euro 96 12:00 - Modern Family 21:55 -...
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Link to the Cast #164: Always Playing Picross
POP POP This week we talk about the following: - Killing Eve Season 3 - More Last Dance - Picross - Prey - Ghostrunner - XBox One to Series X smart delivery is a decent scheme - A new Tony Hawk due later this year! - 2K Games have picked up the PGA Tour license Like, listen, share and subscribe…
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Link to the Cast #163: It Always Gets Back To Fredro
We're back for another round of Link to the Cast (oh and there's another quiz). Enjoy the show! 3:20 - The Last Dance 21:12 - Afterlife 27:20 - The Thing 39:30 - Streets of Rage 4 47:40 - Warzone 56:10 - Arkham Asylum 1:27:30 - Quiz: Round 3 Jack Vs Mark Like, listen, share and subscribe, we...
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Link to the Cast #162: Best Boss Battles
You haven't seen this level of consistency since Paolo Maldini. On this week's show, Jack dives into his thoughts on the Final Fantasy VII Remake, we finally give DOOM Eternal a full review, we discuss the new PS5 Controller, and we take a look back to talk about our favourite boss battles. 3:00…
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Link to the Cast #161: You Don't Know A Thing About Seaman
A truly packed show. So packed we didn't talk about what we played this week (don't worry, Jack will go in-depth about Final Fantasy VII next week), but we still covered everything from Alex Jones to our memories of the Playstation 4, along with our top 3 games for the platform. Finally, we had…
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Link to the Cast #160: ACTING, THANK YOU!
With Mark away on assignment, the inmates are running the asylum, so tune in as Dave and Jack run down the week in gaming and shoot the breeze: *New Jack in 'not a nice man' shocker. *Big Randy Pitchford in 'even worse man than previously thought' shocker *The DOOM and Warzone obsessions deepen…
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Link to the Cast #159: Free Range Robotnik
A truly chaotic show that hits all emotions, as we discuss everything from the recent Chris Benoit documentary to the whimsical world of Ori and the Will of the Wisps. We also started what will be a reoccurring segment (till we get bored and move onto something else)- a video game quiz! Listen in...
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Link to the Cast #158: Songs in the Key of Extra Life
Hello everyone, once your hands are thoroughly washed, come join us for another instalment of Link to the Cast, where this week we will be talking about our favourite original and licensed compositions in video games. Please be sure to follow us on twitter @linktothecast and let us know…
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LTTC Presents The Grap Up #15: wXw 16 Carat Gold & February Roundup
Hello, so.... you're probably stuck at home and quite bored at the moment. Good news! We have a full recap of wXw 16 Carat Gold, AEW Revolution, WWE Elimination Chamber, and our recommended matches for February to keep you distracted for 2 hours. 02:23 - wXw 16 Carat Gold 01:16:30 - Elimination...
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Link to the Cast #157: The PS2 Becomes an Adult
With Dave on assignment, Jack and Mark take a trip down memory lane to talk about the Playstation 2 in all its glory. Elsewhere we do a deep dive on the Final Fantasy VII Remaster demo, talk about Sherlock (BBC) and yes, there’s plenty of coronavirus chatter. 10:30 - The PS2 turns 20 41:37…
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Link to the Cast #156: Best R'n'B Act: Wes Borland
Your late Valentine's Day gift is here, discussing what is arguably the most important theatrical release of the year (we also talk about Parasite), plus we make time for some listener questions! 17:15 - Parasite (and general film award chatter) 27:45 - Sonic The Hedgehog 36:50 - A day in the...
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LTTC Presents The Grap Up #14: January Roundup
Dave and Mark make their triumphant return to talk about the absurdity that is professional wrestling. There will be a look at all the major companies and how they’ve started the new year, before diving into their recommended matches for the month. It’s most likely an excellent show but you…
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Link to the Cast #155: Renewed for a 5th Season
After an extended break we are finally back! We took a little time off to think about the show and whether we needed to change things up - what with the realisation that we end up talking about more than just video games (and have a couple of failed podcasts as a result) and that we’ve done over...
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LTTC Presents The Grap Up #13: Wrestle Kingdom 14 Recap w/ Bryan Rose
*sings everybody cries to the tune of Lance Archer's theme* It's the start of a new year, which can only mean one thing: It's WrestleKingom season! Bryan Rose (@br26)returns to help Mark review both nights of WrestleKingdom 14 *spoiler* we thought they were good. We look at everything from Naito...
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Link to the Cast: Game of The Year 2019, Part 3
And it all comes down to this. Two hours, four men, a whole mess of games, one Game of the Year. Tune in as Dave ( @thedaytodave ), Mark ( @lithiumproject ), Jack ( @JackLayzell ) and Barry ( @TheBarrylad ) fight it out for 2019’s Game of the Year! Like, listen, share and subscribe, we appreciate...
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Link to the Cast: Game of the Year 2019, Part 2
Round 2, seconds out! Dave ( @thedaytodave ), Mark ( @lithiumproject ), Jack ( @JackLayzell ) and Barry ( @TheBarrylad ) are back for more as they thrash out some more awards: *Best Music (Score or Soundtrack * The Peter Willington Memorial ‘It’s like a ham sandwich or Keane’ Award for Okayest…
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Link to the Cast: Game of the Year 2019, Part 1
Back with one hell of a bang, Link to the Cast’s GOTY extravaganza is here with the first of THREE episodes thrashing out the best and worst of the year that was. Join Dave ( @thedaytodave ), Mark ( @lithiumproject ), Jack ( @JackLayzell ) and Barry ( @TheBarrylad ) in part one as they chat: *The...
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Link to the Cast #154: Pandemonium!
We're kicking it again, big willy style with another edition of Link to the Cast! - At the movies with Jack and Mark - Mark looks at Apple Arcade - Bethesda continues to be peak Bethesda - The sexiest Game Boy you've ever seen - WWE 2K20 is a broken mess And finally, we head back to the original...
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Link to the Cast #153: Wipeout w/ Peter Willington
We have an absolute unit of an episode as we are once again joined by friend of the show, Peter Willington (@xeroxeroxero) to chat about all of the following: - JOKER - Untitled Goose Game - Sayonara Wild Hearts - Link's Awakening - Control - Wilmot's Warehouse - Truck Driver *breathes* We also...
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Link to the Cast #152: Final Fantasy VII
*HONK* Oh yeah and we talk about Final Fantasy VII. _________ Like, listen, share and subscribe, we appreciate any love from you fine people. We are available on most podcast platforms, just search ‘Link to The Cast’. iTunes: itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/link-…d1041159027?mt=2 Now on Spotify!:...
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Link to the Cast #150: Final Fantasy X w/ Keith Broni
[Insert meme here] - Jack is internet famous - Mark and Dave clash over Devil May Cry V - Dave gives us his thoughts on Control - The tragic events surrounding Alec Holowka - Mark explains Untitled Goose Game On this week's book club we start our journey through Final Fantasy month, taking a look...
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Link to the Cast #149: Aggressive Inline
Hey yo, it's time for another round of LTTC. - A mini Popcorn Social chatting about Stranger Things 3 & The Lion King - Blazing Chrome & Donut County - All the talk about Insomniac, Spider-Man, Disney/Marvel - How much Kojima is too much Kojima? A full rundown of the Google Stadia back catalogue...
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Link to the Cast #148: Shovel Knight
Your weekly Harry Potter-centric fancast is here! - Mark watched every Potter film in a row - Original DOOM is on the Switch - but it's not perfect - Juventus sign an exclusive deal with Konami/PES - Nintendo accept a lot of Joycons are borked - Rockstar North are a bunch of bastards And on our...
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Link to the Cast #147: Rocket League
Hey! It's another instalment of the longest-running episodic podcast in podcasting history (maybe), it's Link to the Cast! There's a full-on review of Spiderman: Far From Home. If you want to avoid any spoilers skip from 2:35 to 18:00. - Mario Maker 2 - The Nintendo Switch Lite - Netflix…
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Link to the Cast #146: Cuphead
The gang is back together! - Thoughts on Toy Story 4 and Spiderman: Far From Home - Reviews on My Friend Pedro and Cadence of Hyrule - Cuphead DLC delayed until next year - Epic vows to cover Kickstarter refunds for exclusive titles following Shenmue III mess - Dr Disrespect is back on Twitch, to...
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Better Late Than Never: A Link to the Cast E3 Results Special
Yeah, we goofed. Owing to a technical snafu Dave wasn't able to get the show edited, but now he's back and the dust has long since settled, why not drop our e3 post-show anyway? Sit back as Dave and Jackory sift through the good and bad of e3 2019 and settle which host is the most clairvoyant of...
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Link to the Cast #145: Link's Awakening
Get ready for more thrills and spills with another instalment of LTTC! On the show this week: - Cats in mech suits - You can no longer catch them all in Pokemon Sword and Shield - Of course Watch Dogs Legion made it onto the BBC - The last ever splatfest is coming this July And this week we're...
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Link to the Cast #143: The Great #E32019 Predict-tacular
It's that time of year again my friends, where we dust off our crystal ball ahead of next week's E3 conference. Listen in as Dave, Mark and Jack give their annual predictions that are slightly more reserved than last year's absurd attempts. Listen in and join us next week with our post-E3…
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Link to the Cast #142: Splatoon
Well hello there friends, fancy a cast? The lads reconvene on the airwaves to get caught up: *Dave's dispatches from the Cuphead frontline *What's Randy at now? *Yes, but what IS Death Stranding Our book club this week is an inky affair as we get in the painted trenches with Splatoon! _________...
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Link to the Cast #141: Pokemon Detective Pikachu
The P̶o̶p̶c̶o̶r̶n̶ ̶S̶o̶c̶i̶a̶l̶ has returned! Mark and Jack are back with a new LTTC to talk all the happenings in the past week. *The greatest sporting event in the world - Eurovision *John Wick 3 *Bastion *Mini Metro *Mario Maker 2 And in our book club, we're travelling all the way back to…
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A podcast about video games. What a novel idea. Dave Ryan & Mark Robinson bring you the latest in video game news, and take a little time every week to have a look back at an important game from the past. http://linktothecast.wordpress.com
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