Link To The Cast

It's that time of the month again as we dust off our snooty critic hats and talk about some movies. Join hosts Dave Ryan ( twitter.com/daveryaniv ) and Jack Layzell ( twitter.com/JackLayzell )for another packed show! __________ 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 Soundcloud: @link-to-the-cast Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/link-to-…-cast?refid=stpr If you wanna contact us for our mailbag, or just to say hi, or if you just want to keep up to date on our content as it’s posted, check out the following: linktothecast.eu linktothecast@gmail.com facebook.com/linktothecast @linktothecast on Twitter twitch.tv/linktothecast www.youtube.com/channel/UC8tQR9nEJw2KbTQ9Xd23D2Q Popcorn Social Cover Art- @JackLayzell

In the most ambitious crossover in podcast history, the two actual hosts of the program are on together for the first time in a while, and Dave and Mark have much to catch up on: *Dave's ongoing progress in Far Cry 5 and home repair. *Blossom Tales is Mark's Link-to-the-past-iest game in a while. *COD abandons single player to the surprise of no one *The King of Kong dethroned. And our book club covers the most dread you'll experience examining paperwork this side of tax season, it's dystopian document thriller Papers, Please! __________ 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 Soundcloud: @link-to-the-cast Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/link-to-…-cast?refid=stpr If you wanna contact us for our mailbag, or just to say hi, or if you just want to keep up to date on our content as it’s posted, check out the following:

The Cast giveth, and the Cast taketh away as Dave returns but Mark is away on assignment for this week's brand spanking new Link to the Cast. Stepping into this variable breach is our constant (In a reliable mate sort of way, not in a 'We've done an Inception and need a totem' sort of way) Jack Layzell to chat about them video games: *Far Cry 5: Does the dumb fun outweigh the narrative punches pulled? *One does not simply delete the lootboxes. *LABO demonstrations break Dave's brain. *Spyro returns! And of course our Link to the Cast Book Club returns with something very special- Grim Fandango! __________ 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 Soundcloud: @link-to-the-cast Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/link-to-…-cast?refid=stpr If you wanna contact us for our mailbag, or just to say hi, or if you just want to keep

Oh it's that time of year friends, where once more your brave panelists wade through the strange world of the pro graps. In this show Dave, Mark,  Jack, and Barry preview all shows big and small over Wrestlemania weekend, from Matt Riddle's Bloodsport all the way to the big show itself (Not Paul Wight). Tune in next week for our recap of an insanely busy week. ___________ 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 Soundcloud: @link-to-the-cast Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/link-to-…-cast?refid=stpr If you wanna contact us for our mailbag, or just to say hi, or if you just want to keep up to date on our content as it’s posted, check out the following: linktothecast.eu linktothecast@gmail.com facebook.com/linktothecast @linktothecast on Twitter twitch.tv/linktothecast www.youtube.com/channel/UC8tQR9nEJw2KbTQ9Xd23D2Q LTTC Cover Ar

This train keeps chugging no matter who is on board! *We have a mini popcorn social *Jack talks about Burnout Paradise Remastered *PSVR is getting a price drop *Microsoft are clamping down on naughty language Finally, for our Book Club, we take a trip to the mountain with DJ Atomika as we discuss the brilliant snowboarding PS2 classic, SSX 3 __________ 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 Soundcloud: @link-to-the-cast Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/link-to-…-cast?refid=stpr If you wanna contact us for our mailbag, or just to say hi, or if you just want to keep up to date on our content as it’s posted, check out the following: linktothecast.eu linktothecast@gmail.com facebook.com/linktothecast @linktothecast on Twitter (the lads are @daveryaniv and @lithiumproject ) twitch.tv/linktothecast www.youtube.com/channel/UC8tQR9

After an unexpected hiatus, yer boys are back, and boy howdy is there much to discuss. *Dave is lost in Yakuza 0 all over again. *Mark's lungs have declared mutiny. *Nintendo announce what feels like a thousand games for this year. *Burnout tops the charts in 2018. Our book club this week tackles a series known for a unique sense of fun, humour and mayhem- Worms. __________ 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 Soundcloud: @link-to-the-cast Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/link-to-…-cast?refid=stpr If you wanna contact us for our mailbag, or just to say hi, or if you just want to keep up to date on our content as it’s posted, check out the following: linktothecast.eu linktothecast@gmail.com facebook.com/linktothecast @linktothecast on Twitter (the lads are @daveryaniv and @lithiumproject ) twitch.tv/linktothecast www.yout

No matter how far apart you can bet your bottom dollar there will be another instalment of LTTC! *Dave finishes Night in the Woods *Mark talks about a 90s platformer that he hasn't played *Jack f'n Thompson *Monster Hunter World is doing alright Instead of a Book Club feature, this week we're looking at the Nintendo Switch as it turns one. Awwww. We look at the initial announcement, its release, and everything that has come afterwards! __________ 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 Soundcloud: @link-to-the-cast Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/link-to-…-cast?refid=stpr If you wanna contact us for our mailbag, or just to say hi, or if you just want to keep up to date on our content as it’s posted, check out the following: linktothecast.eu linktothecast@gmail.com facebook.com/linktothecast @linktothecast on Twitter twitch.tv/

It's that time of the month again as we dust off our snooty critic hats and talk about some movies.  Join hosts Dave Ryan ( http://twitter.com/daveryaniv ) and Jack Layzell ( http://twitter.com/JackLayzell ) on a packed show: *Our pick of what's in cinemas now: Black Panther, Lady Bird, The Shape of Water, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri & I Tonya *A couple of deep dives into some of our hosts' favourite movies: This month Ex Machina (Dave) and Wayne's World (Jack) *The debut of our guessing game 'The Previews'! [Note: This episode was recorded before last weekend's Oscars, so expect more awards talk next month!] __________ 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 Soundcloud: @link-to-the-cast Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/link-to-…-cast?refid=stpr If you wanna contact us for our mailbag, or just to say hi,

From a completely snowed under Ireland comes a new episode of Link to the Cast!  Yer boys have braved the elements to bring you all the latest in gaming news: *Changes coming to your Playstation PLus subscription benefits. *Toys R’ Us falls into administration. *ESRB to add warning labels to games with microtransactions. *An unusually joyous return to Konami Korner Our book club this week is a real obscure pick as we talk running and gunning (and the history of video games based on movies) with Judge Dredd on the SNES! __________ 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 Soundcloud: @link-to-the-cast Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/link-to-…-cast?refid=stpr If you wanna contact us for our mailbag, or just to say hi, or if you just want to keep up to date on our content as it’s posted, check out the following: linktot

A day late, and a Robinson short, Link to the Cast is here. But fear not gentle listener as we have more than made up for his absence with the return of Brian McNamara to the program! Join the lads as they chat about all sorts: *Brian is still playing Fallout 4 *Dave is back on his Bioshock Infinite nonsense. *A Sonic the Hedgehog CG/live action movie? *NPD numbers look great for Monster Hunter and Nintendo And it wouldn't be a Brian episode if the Book Club wasn't firmly in his wheelhouse. This week we talk about the essential RTS series Age of Empires. __________ 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 Soundcloud: @link-to-the-cast Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/link-to-…-cast?refid=stpr If you wanna contact us for our mailbag, or just to say hi, or if you just want to keep up to date on our content as it’s posted, c

We only bloody made it to Episode 100! On this very special episode, we have decided to call back some of our special guests (some might say friends) from over the years to talk about the first game they played or the game that really struck a chord and has stayed with them ever since. Mark and Dave are super chuffed and grateful to everyone who helped put this episode together - and to everyone who has helped over the years. Of course, we also want to thank everyone that has listened to us both ramble since Episode One. Though we may not have gotten any better, at least the audio quality has. Special Guests: Kefin Mahon: @KefinMahon Brian Mcnamara: @cargin4107 Peter Willington: @xeroxeroxero Jack Layzell: @JackLayzell Barry Murphy: @TheBarrylad __________ 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 Soundcloud: @link-to-the-cast Sti

One more for the good guys, we're back with another installment of Link to the Cast! *We talk about massive units in the Shadow of the Colossus HD Remake. *We break down the new PS4 Firmware update. *We take a sharp turn back towards Konami Korner *Kaz Harai steps down as CEO of Sony. *All your heroes are dead. Our Book Club this week heads back to the PS1 for a game you have most certainly forgotten, as we discuss the mind-bending puzzler and hidden gem Kula World. __________ 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 Soundcloud: @link-to-the-cast Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/link-to-…-cast?refid=stpr If you wanna contact us for our mailbag, or just to say hi, or if you just want to keep up to date on our content as it’s posted, check out the following: linktothecast.eu linktothecast@gmail.com facebook.com/linktothecast

With an epic Royal Rumble weekend over with, we are firmly on the road to Wrestlemania, so it was time to dust off our occasional pro wrestling podcast The Grap Up to break it all down. Join Dave, Jack and Barry as they talk about all things Rumble weekend, including: *The greatest god damn NXT match of all time. *Kevin Owens' superb comic timing *Brock and Braun not getting along. *Ronda Rousey displaying supreme pointing skills. *Asuka and Sasha Banks trying to kill each other on Raw. We'll be back around Wrestlemania, but in the meantime enjoy! ___________ 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 Soundcloud: @link-to-the-cast Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/link-to-…-cast?refid=stpr If you wanna contact us for our mailbag, or just to say hi, or if you just want to keep up to date on our content as it’s posted, check out

Another week, another podcast! Join Dave and newly minted Tricenarian Mark as they chat through a hectic week in games: *Is Yamcha the strongest under the heavens? *The Switch officially outpaces the Wii U *Epic shuts down Paragon *Poor financial news for EA Our Book Club this week is a divisive one as we head back to the SNES to chat about the charming Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island __________ 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: https://itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/link-to-the-cast/id1041159027?mt=2 Soundcloud: @link-to-the-cast Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/link-to-…-cast?refid=stpr If you wanna contact us for our mailbag, or just to say hi, or if you just want to keep up to date on our content as it’s posted, check out the following: linktothecast.eu linktothecast@gmail.com facebook.com/linktothecast @linktothecast on Twitter twitch.tv/linktothecast www.yout

Hop aboard for another week of Link to the Cast as we get down to all the news that's fit to babble about *Mark eulogises his 20s *Dave has seen what will (probably) be the best sea monster romance movie of the year. *Labo! Labo! LABO! *If you thought you'd heard all the bad video game movie ideas, buckle up! Our Book Club this week tackles a visual triumph that marked the return of a forgotten platformer- it's Rayman Origins. __________ 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: https://itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/link-to-the-cast/id1041159027?mt=2 Soundcloud: @link-to-the-cast Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/link-to-…-cast?refid=stpr If you wanna contact us for our mailbag, or just to say hi, or if you just want to keep up to date on our content as it’s posted, check out the following: linktothecast.eu linktothecast@gmail.com facebook.com/linktothecast @linktothecast on T

A new year brings a new season of Link to the Cast, and the lads are back in the saddle to guide you through the weird world of video games for 2018. On the show this week *Dave and Mark reminisce on enjoying the holidays without microphones in their faces. *Dave's been playing Life is Strange: Before the Storm, while Mark tussles with Picross S *It's been reported that David Cage is difficult to work for. Quelle surprise...  In place of the Book Club this week, Mark and Dave are gonna dust off the crystal ball and make some predictions for video games in 2018! [NB: This podcast was recorded shortly before Nintendo's absolutely bananas announcement Wednesday night. Expect coverage of that in next week's episode!] __________ 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: https://itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/link-to-the-cast/id1041159027?mt=2  Soundcloud: @link-to-the-cast Stitcher: ww

Roll up, roll up for the debut of our new monthly movie podcast The Popcorn Social! Join hosts Dave Ryan ( http://twitter.com/daveryaniv ) and Jack Layzell ( http://twitter.com/JackLayzell )for a bumper pilot as they chat about what they have seen lately, and run down some of their personal highlights and lowlights of 2017. Of course, spoilers abound from the off, so be wary, but enjoy! __________ 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 Soundcloud: @link-to-the-cast Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/link-to-…-cast?refid=stpr If you wanna contact us for our mailbag, or just to say hi, or if you just want to keep up to date on our content as it’s posted, check out the following: linktothecast.eu linktothecast@gmail.com facebook.com/linktothecast @linktothecast on Twitter twitch.tv/linktothecast www.youtube.com/channel/UC8tQR9nEJw2

We're finally here, the last part of our Game of the Year discussions have are here, and we have some heavyweights to discuss. Enjoy as our panel of Dave ( @daveryaniv ), Mark ( @lithiumproject ) , and special guests Jack Layzell ( @JackLayzell ) and Barry Murphy ( @TheBarryLad ) throw down on:  Gaming Moment of The Year Multiplayer GOTY Game of the Year 2017 (Part 1 is here: https://linktothecast.wordpress.com/2017/12/28/link-to-the-cast-game-of-the-year-2017-part-1/ , and Part 2 is here: https://linktothecast.wordpress.com/2017/12/30/link-to-the-cast-game-of-the-year-2017-part-2/ ) A huge thank you to Jack and Barry for coming on the show, and an even bigger thank you and best wishes for 2018 to all our listeners, followers and subscribers. Your regular Link to the Cast returns in TWO WEEKS on Thursday January 18 to kick off our fourth season, but in the meantime keep an eye out for the pilot for a new monthly podcast dropping next week: Dave & Jack's Popcorn Social! __________ Like, listen, share and

We're Back! Part 2 of our Game of The Year Extravaganza has arrived, as  Dave ( @daveryaniv ), Mark ( @lithiumproject ) , and special guests Jack Layzell ( @JackLayzell ) and Barry Murphy ( @TheBarryLad ) discuss the next group of awards for consideration: Best Music (Score or Soundtrack) Best Story The Peter Willington Memorial 'It's Like A Ham Sandwich or Keane' Award for Okayest Game Join us on New Year's Day for the final part of the show where, among other awards we will decide our Game of The Year for 2017! *And don't forget to check out part 1 here: https://linktothecast.wordpress.com/2017/12/28/link-to-the-cast-game-of-the-year-2017-part-1/  __________ 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 Soundcloud: @link-to-the-cast Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/link-to-…-cast?refid=stpr If you wanna contact us for our mailbag,

It's that time of year ladies and gentlemen, Game of the Year, our season finale and year end festival of arguments. Join this year's panel of Dave ( @daveryaniv ), Mark ( @lithiumproject ) , and special guests Jack Layzell ( @JackLayzell ) and Barry Murphy ( @TheBarrylad ) as they dissect the best and worst of 2017. In part 1: The Konami Korner Award for Ineptitude in Video Games Disappointment of the Year Best Looking Game Old Game of the Year Join us on the 30th for Part 2 and New Years Day for Part 3 as we have MUCH more to discuss! __________ 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 Soundcloud: @link-to-the-cast Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/link-to-…-cast?refid=stpr If you wanna contact us for our mailbag, or just to say hi, or if you just want to keep up to date on our content as it’s posted, check out the following: l