Best Numenera Podcasts (2024)

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Torment: Tides of Numenera – Cane and Rinse No.621 1:59:50

14d ago1:59:50

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"Having power makes the ones you love vulnerable."Rich, James and Jon are joined by Sean Bell of The Computer Game Show as they come together to discuss Inxile Entertainment's spiritual successor to Planescape: Torment, 2017's Torment: Tides of Numenera.http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_621.mp3 Musi…

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Episode 238: The Hunt for the Missing Teen 56:10

31m ago56:10

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The crew sets out to find Yasmine, and instead encounters an old friend. Ezri has beef with Ferdinand. Ilsene realizes the jig is up. Magpie does some looting. Player Intrusion: Alex: Coral Island Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling. Previously On by Monume…

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Lunar Lander and Lunar Rescue – Cane and Rinse No.623 2:00:00

2h ago2:00:00

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“YOU CREATED A TWO MILE CRATER”A double game 'twofer' show, as we look back at the start of the so-called 'Golden Age' of arcade games and two titles depicting similar concepts with wildly different approaches. Leon, Brian, Chris Worthington and Tony touch down with Atari's 1979 Lunar Lander, a vector graphics-based sim of sorts. Then the crew turn…

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Episode 237: Only the Best Tapestries 55:30

3d ago55:30

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An art show, criminal dealings, and a visit with old friends. Ilsene attends a gallery showing while planning her next emotional regulation activity. Magpie recruits for her upcoming heist. Ezri picks up her papers and goes off in search of answers. Player Intrusion: Daniel: Fallout on Amazon Prime Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie:…

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Elden Ring – Cane and Rinse No.622 1:59:50

10d ago1:59:50

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“Are you quite finished?”It's Elden Ring. In the lead-up to the long-awaited Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, Leon, Brian, Jay and Thomas summon collaborators and take on the daunting quest of podcasting about a game with just so much to it. With a collective play time of 750 hours or so - thousands if you include our community contributors - we attempt …

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Episode 122: Anamnesis: Muddled Memories 43:10

10d ago43:10

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It’s high time to leave Dynafel. After gathering their custom purchases and restocking supplies, the party hits the road at a good pace. And as always travel proves to be more complicated than foreseen. Aneen are herded, someone in need reappears, and crystals are broken. Join us as Nehemiah, Smalren, and Jhori make their way to Gtharren. Music and…

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Episode 236: Let's Do the Time Skip Again 44:18

10d ago44:18

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In the aftermath of their encounter with Smurfhotep, the crew lays the groundwork for some upcoming projects. Ilsene feeds the ghouls misinformation. Magpie does some scouting for a heist. Ezri receives unexpected intel. Note: There are a few audio issues in this one, which we've done our best to clean up. We are sorry. Player Intrusion: Stace: Eld…

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Episode 235: You, Me, and Smurfhotep on the Stairs 53:09

17d ago53:09

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The crew faces off with Smurfhotep on the ledge of the cliff face. Ezri enages in aerial combat. Magpie acquires a new weapon. Ilsene does some investigating. Player Intrusion: Sampson: Taskmaster Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling. Previously On by Monume…

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Ghostbusters: The Video Game – Cane and Rinse No.620 1:59:59

18d ago1:59:59

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“Well, this looks inviting.”For our second look at a Ghostbusters videogame (there are plenty of others that didn't make the cut), we look at - er - Ghostbusters: The Video Game. Leon, Brian, Karl, Tony and community contributors look at the canonical third story - at least it was until the recent movies came along and changed some stuff. We focus …

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Episode 121: Anamnesis: Calm Down 36:48

21d ago36:48

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Imprinted Echoes has been nominated for a CRIT Award in the Best Setting Description category! Thank you to anyone who nominated us! If you have a moment to vote for us, you can do so here: https://forms.gle/imYynywZFp58m8H66 Although the Jackal and Architect have been dispatched, the summoned stalking shade still needs to be dealt with. Unfortunat…

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Episode 234: Fringe Benefits 56:32

24d ago56:32

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The crew regroups for more surgery and shenanigans. Ilsene gets her second shock of the night. Ezri negotiates for information. Magpie digs in. Player Intrusion: Alex: There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling. Previously On by M…

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Star Raiders – Cane and Rinse No.619 1:59:36

1M ago1:59:36

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“GALACTIC COOK”"Ahead of its time" is a barely adequate phrase with which to describe Star Raiders. Doug Neubauer's 1979 space combat simulator was a sensation at the time, and still manages to impress 45 years later. Leon, Chris O'Regan and Jesse activate shields and take on the might of the evil Zylon empire, before diving into the game's incredi…

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Episode 233: Research as Regulation 1:02:37

1M ago1:02:37

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Ilsene seeks out future thrills while Ezri and Magpie negotiate for everyone's lives. Magpie tries to track Ilsene. Ezri makes her case. Ilsene meets someone that knows a secret. Player Intrusion: Daniel: Hades II Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling. Previo…

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428: Shibuya Scramble – Cane and Rinse No.618

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"When the tongue slips, grab it, and yank out the truth."A visual novel about ten hours in Shibuya, Tokyo. Not much could possibly happen, right? Spike Chunsoft’s cult classic, originally released for the Nintendo Wii in 2008, would tell you differently. Join Chris Worthington, Brian, Karl and Leah as they peel back the layers.http://media.blubrry.…

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Episode 120: Anamnesis: Surprise Trip 37:52

1M ago37:52

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Finally back at the Aneen & Far, the group makes plans to leave Dynafel first thing in the morning. But as they start to settle in for the night, some unfinished business is at the door. Adoption is considered, traps are triggered, and old adversaries are faced. Join us as Nehemiah, Smalren, and Jhori are taken by surprise. Music and SFX Credits: I…

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Episode 232: Ezri's No Good Bad Day 53:53

1M ago53:53

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With the ghoul's arrival at Rosita's, Ezri's life grows more uncertain. Ilsene plays dumb. Magpie has a plan for a new criminal enterprise. Ezri seeks refuge. Player Intrusion: Stace: Someone You Can Build a Nest in by John Wiswell Bookshop | Barnes & Noble | Amazon Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Mu…

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Ghostbusters – Cane and Rinse No.617

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“MAYOR AWARDS YOU $2000 FOR AVERTING MARSHMALLOW CATASTROPHE.”The summer of 1984 and Activision lights a fire under Davd Crane's butt, giving him and his team six weeks to get a computer game out to ride the hype-wave of smash hit supernatural comedy movie, Ghostbusters. 40 years later, Leon, Chris O, Chris W, Jesse and community contributors fire …

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Episode 231: Old wives' tales with a side of petty theft 48:47

2M ago48:47

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Lying low after the barracks incident, the crew splits up while they await word from Emory. Ezri has a chat with Yasmine. Magpie applies a five-finger discount. Ilsene researches a stolen weapon cache and learns some tall tales to boot. Player Intrusion: Sampson: Your Backlog Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker…

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Loom – Cane and Rinse No.616

2M ago

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“This reckless defiance is intolerable.”Lucasfilm Games teamed up with Infocom's visionary creative Brian Moriarty in 1990 for the fifth of the studio's SCUMM-based point and click adventures, the whimsical and musical Loom. Leon, Chis Worthington, Jesse (who selected this game as his pick for the Volume) and Ryan - along with contributions from th…

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Episode 119: Anamnesis: Infant Monstrosity 37:41

2M ago37:41

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Everyone is in a bit of a pickle. Nehemiah has been pulled off the streets by masked assailants. Smalren has infiltrated the building in an attempt to help him. And Jhori has been trying to wrangle a newly hatched tetrahydra with the help of a reluctant Oben. All plans the party had for talking over recent events and leaving town as soon as possibl…

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Episode 230: Conflict in Blue 42:34

2M ago42:34

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The crew faces off with Smurfhotep! Ezri tanks like a boss. Magpie provides support. Ilsene receives an ominous warning. Player Intrusion: Alex: The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling. Previously On by Monument Studios Escap…

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Pikmin 2 – Cane and Rinse No.615 1:59:55

2M ago1:59:55

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“Ready for another day of toiling for the profit of your company?”Somehow, nearly six years has passed since we covered the original Pikmin back in podcast issue 321. 20 years on from the sequel's original GameCube release in Japan, we get cosy with Pikmin 2. Leon, Brian, Chris O'Regan plus community contributors weigh in on Nintendo's much-expande…

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Episode 229: Bombing the Barracks 1:01:32

2M ago1:01:32

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The crew makes their final plans and preparations and then launch their assault on the barracks. Ezri goes loud. Ilsene and Magpie go quiet. Emory goes loudest of all. Player Intrusion: Daniel: Piranesi by Susanna Clark Bookshop | Barnes & Noble | Amazon Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme mu…

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A Plague Tale: Innocence – Cane and Rinse No.614 1:59:41

2M ago1:59:41

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"I won't ask again. Where is your son?"A lovable set of siblings, a journey of hope, and a billion rats. Brian, James, Jon and Karl revisit A Plague Tale: Innocence to examine whether or not the story of Hugo and Amicia remains relevant. Come for the discussion, stay for the rat tornadoes.http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podca…

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Episode 118: Anamnesis: Interruptions 41:17

2M ago41:17

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The Slumbering Spectacle was truly a spectacle. And it seems as though Dremlin may have left his mark on even the most fanciful of experiences. Needing to catch each other up, everyone heads back to the Aneen and Far to talk. But it wouldn’t be a game of Numenera if GM intrusions didn’t throw a wrench into the works. Plans are updated, motherhood i…

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Episode 228: Light on Details 46:41

2M ago46:41

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Ezri impresses with her detailed plans, while Magpie and Ilsene do a little scouting. Ezri receives some notes from her companions. Magpie loots the dead. Ilsene puts on her reporter hat and hunts for information about the recent murders. Player Intrusion: Stace: Enshrouded Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: …

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Cyberpunk 2077 – Cane and Rinse No.613 1:59:43

2M ago1:59:43

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“To our dreams. For they alone keep us sane.”With the game having been released for over three years, and actually finished for a few months now (at the time of recording), we felt we could finally take a proper look at Cyberpunk 2077. Leon, Jay, Rich and Ryan head down to Night City's scuzzy streets for a full and frank appraisal of CDPR's expensi…

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Episode 227: Refreshments and Revolutionaries 43:45

2M ago43:45

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The crew hits up a food cart with rare cuisine and Ezri meets with revolutionaries in the tunnels. Magpie tries the mystery meat. Ilsene gets woozy from shopping too hard. Ezri ups the ante in her beef with the empire. Player Intrusion: Sampson: Islets Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme musi…

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X-Men Origins: Wolverine – Cane and Rinse No.612 1:59:27

3M ago1:59:27

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“A bridge to nowhere, mon frère. Au revoir!”James, Karl, Leah, and Tony go on an intrepid adventure through the Angolan jungle and Canadian Rockies hot on the trail of everyone’s favourite Canadian can opener.It’s not often that a movie tie-in outshines its movie, but back in 2009 Raven Software seemed to achieve that with X-Men Origins: Wolverine.…

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Episode 117: Anamnesis: Dream Weaving 40:22

3M ago40:22

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Now with a few less shins burning holes in their pockets, everyone heads to the amphitheater to see what this performance by the Slumbering Spectacle entails. With the help of a large numenera device this troupe weaves the dreams of the audience members into performance. As our group steps into this surreal experience, they also uncover something a…

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The Sausage Factory: 490 – CLeM by Mango Protocol 47:44

3M ago47:44

47:44

Chris O'Regan interviews Mariona Valls and Jordi Garcia of Mango Protocol about the design and development of CLeM, a comedy horror adventure game.http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/sausage/TSF_Episode490.mp3 Music featured is by Pau Damià Riera and the sound track can be purchased from here:https://store.steampowered.com/app/27…

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Episode 226: Editorial Meeting 48:48

3M ago48:48

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Magpie and Ezri struggle with the things haunting them, while Ilsene engages in some important workplace collaboration. Magpie's dreams reveal more mysteries. Ezri's nightmares intrude on the waking world. Ilsene trades theories with her editor. Player Intrusion: Alex: Caleb Hammer's YouTube channel Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie…

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Super Mario Land – Cane and Rinse No.611 1:59:44

3M ago1:59:44

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“OH! DAISY DAISY”Four years since we covered Super Mario Odyssey, and 35 years after its release, it's time for Super Mario Land to get the Cane and Rinse podcast treatment. Leon, Chris Worthington, James and Leah raid the cupboards in search of enough batteries to beat the platforming plumber's first portable outing. Which isn't many batteries. Be…

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Episode 225: Luxury at Rosita's 50:31

3M ago50:31

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The crew attempts to avoid capture or worse, and Ezri checks into a hotel. Ilsene does a classic misdirect. Ezri gets clean. Magpie faces questions from her friends. Player Intrusion: Daniel: There Existed an Addiction to Blood by clipping. Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth Wor…

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Yakuza: Like A Dragon – Cane and Rinse No.610 1:59:05

3M ago1:59:05

1:59:05

"I'm Sure All Of Us Here Are A Little Crazy"From the Dragon of Dojima to the Hero of Yokohama, what was old is new again. Join Brian, Karl, Leah and Rich as they examine Yakuza: Like a Dragon. Are the shifts in genre and protagonist enough to elevate this evolutionary title?http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rin…

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