The Explosion Network’s premier media podcast. Join Ashley Hobley and Dylan Blight every week to discuss all the current news in TV, film and online media.
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Every Wednesday join Dylan Blight & Ashley Hobley as they discuss the latest releases and hottest news in the PlayStation family.
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Relax with your favourite meal inside Mooby’s Restaurant and listen to Dylan Blight, Ryan Betson and Buddy Watson take on you on a journey through the View Askew Universe.
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Dylan Blight & Nicholas Prior break down HBO’s Westworld with hot theories and speculation after each episode.
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In the world of Apex Legends & Titanfall, some exist at the top of the food chain. These are the Apex Predators. Join Dylan Blight as he discusses everything happening in the world of Apex Legends & Titanfall including the latest storylines, characters and gameplay elements.
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Dylan Blight, Ashley Hobley & Ciaran Marchant discuss all things Middle Earth and break down and review each episode of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.
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What Do We Think Of The 76th Primetime Emmy Nominations? - Episode 195
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Join Ashley and Dylan as they discuss everything they've been watching including The Acolyte, Birdeater, Mastermind: To Think Like a Killer and The Boys. They also discuss the latest film and TV news, including the 2024 Emmy Nominations, and share their top 3 Hugh Jackman Non-Wolverine Films. Competition: We're giving away X5 double-passes to "Bird…
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Is Twisters Better Than Twister? - Episode 194
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Join Ashley and Dylan as they discuss everything they've been watching including Twisters, Fly Me To The Moon, Sunny and The Bear. They also discuss some of the latest trailers, make their selections in the WDYWW Movie Fantasy Game Mid-Year Draft and share their top 3 Emmy Nomination Hopes. Thumbs for Trailers - Agatha All Along: https://youtu.be/A…
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We've played Concord, and Dylan eats his words on what he initially thought of the game. Show Dot Points Concord offers fun gameplay and a diverse selection of characters. The story and reason behind the characters fighting each other in Concord is unclear. The PlayStation Plus game catalogue for July includes several interesting titles. Crash Band…
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Is The Bikeriders Worth The Wait? - Episode 193
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Join Ashley and Dylan as they discuss everything they've been watching including The Bikeriders, Brats, Exploding Kittens and Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. They also discuss some of the latest trailers and share their top 3 disaster movies. Thumbs for Trailers - Afraid: https://youtu.be/xTkGon9PLV0 - F1: https://youtu.be/DrE9umGiPZQ - Bando Stone & Th…
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Is A Quiet Place: Day One the Best in the Franchise? - Episode 192
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Join Ashley and Dylan as they discuss everything they've been watching including A Quiet Place: Day One, Tracker, Game Changer and Kaiju No.8. They also discuss some of the latest trailers and share their top 3 2024 films they’ve missed so far. Thumbs for Trailers - Heretic: https://youtu.be/O9i2vmFhSSY - Red One: https://youtu.be/U8XH3W0cMss - Her…
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Firewalk Studios has shared the first details on the upcoming Conrod closed and open beta. This week, we also discuss a change to the release schedule of Platinum Explosion and the reasoning behind it. HOSTS Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley RESOURCES PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for July:…
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Who Will Win At The 2024 Logie Awards? - Episode 191
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Join Ashley and Dylan as they discuss everything they've been watching including Doctor Who, The Emu War, The Boys and Ultraman: Rising. They also discuss the latest film and TV news, including the 2024 Logie Awards nominations, and share their top 3 favourite Doctor Who Episodes. Content Mentioned: - Fish Fingers and Custard: Doctor Who Aftershow:…
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Why Has Inside Out 2 Exceeded Expectations? - Episode 190
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Join Ashley and Dylan as they discuss everything they've been watching including House of The Dragon, Colin From Accounts, Welcome to Wrexham and Under the Bridge. They also discuss the latest film and TV news, including Inside Out 2’s Box Office performance, and share their top 3 4th movies in a franchise. Content Mentioned: - South of King’s Land…
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Discord will be even better on PS5 now, with direct integration to chats, and we will also discuss the new games coming to the PlayStation Plus library. Show Dot Points We discuss their expectations for upcoming PlayStation announcements and express their excitement for new game releases. We also talk about the PlayStation Plus game catalogue for J…
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Are We Excited For Another Hunger Games Prequel? - Episode 189
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Join Ashley and Dylan as they discuss everything they've been watching including Inside Out 2, Bad Boys: Ride or Die, The Watchers and Hit-Man. They also discuss the latest film and TV news, including the announcement of a new Hunger Games film, and share their top 3 animated tearjerkers. Content Mentioned: - Holocron Entries: https://holocronentir…
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There was not a lot of PlayStation-related news at Summer Game Fest, but Phantom Blade Zero closed Summer Game Fest, and Astro Bot got an update. Show Dot Points We discuss the Xbox Showcase and the games announced for PlayStation Astro's Playroom receives a new update with new trophies The 8K tag is removed from PlayStation 5 boxes New outfits are…
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Do We Want To See More Pennywise? - Episode 188
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Join Ashley and Dylan as they discuss everything they've been watching including Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle, Turtles All the Way Down, Jim Henson Idea Man and Late Night With The Devil. They also discuss the latest film and TV news, including Bill Skarsgård returning as Pennywise, and share their top 3 Buddy Cop Pairings. Thumbs for Trailers - Wo…
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State of Play - Astro Bot, Concord Reactions
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We discuss the May 2024 State of Play, which includes the first gameplay for Conrod and the reveal of a new Astro Bot game. Show Dot Points State of Play event showcased a variety of games and announcements, sparking discussions and opinions from the hosts. The Neil Druckmann interview controversy raised questions about Sony's internal PR and the i…
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Why Aren't People Going To See Furiosa? - Episode 187
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Join Ashley and Dylan as they discuss everything they've been watching including Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, The Beach Boys, Bodkin and Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult. They also give their thoughts on the latest trailers and share their top 3 films they’re excited to see from this year’s Cannes Film Festival. Thumbs for Trailers - Presumed …
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Astro Bot is getting a new game soon & Stellar Blade gives the players what they want
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It's the 350th episode of the podcast, so please celebrate us by getting a Platinum trophy, sharing this show with your friends, or donating to our Ko-Fi page! Show Dot Points Rumours and excitement around a new Astro Bot game announcement Controversy surrounding Neil Druckmann's interview and its impact on gaming perceptions PlayStation's venture …
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Why Has 2024 Been A Disappointing Year At The Box Office? - Episode 186
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Join Ashley and Dylan as they discuss everything they've been watching including The Mad Max Series, The Jinx: Part Two, The Test: Season 3 and Dead Boy Detectives. They also discuss the latest film and TV news, including the disappointing 2024 Box Office so far, and share their top 3 Prequel Movies. Thumbs for Trailers - Am I OK?: https://youtu.be…
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We examine the PlayStation Showcase in 2023 and the games that were shown. What new releases have been announced? What hasn't? Does the showcase look better or worse in retrospect? Show Dot Points PlayStation's London Studio has closed, leading to discussions about studio closures in the gaming industry. Death Stranding 2 is progressing as planned,…
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We have TWO new bosses at the front of PlayStation, replacing Jim Ryan. Who are they, and what do we think they'll be doing as they split the workload? Show Dot Points There are rumours of a new PS2 emulator coming to the PS4 and PS5, as evidenced by a PS Store listing for Star Wars: The Clone Wars, which mentions newly added features. Leaked set p…
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Will We Go See A Gollum Movie? - Episode 185
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Join Ashley and Dylan as they discuss everything they've been watching including IF, The Kingdom of The Planet of The Apes, Hollywood Con Queen and Doctor Who. They also discuss the latest film and TV news, including the announced plan to make a Gollum film, and share their top 3 Ryan Reynolds. Content Mentioned: - Fish Fingers and Custard: Doctor …
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Why Is The Fall Guy Failing At The Box Office? - Episode 184
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Join Ashley and Dylan as they discuss everything they've been watching including The Bad Batch, The Fall Guy, Ghosts and Baby Reindeer. They also discuss the latest film and TV news, including The Fall Guy’s underwhelming Box Office performance, and share their top 3 Movie Monkeys. Content Mentioned: - Fish Fingers and Custard: Doctor Who Aftershow…
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Helldivers 2 players got really mad about having to connect their PC game to the PlayStation Network, and then it's walked back. What a week of drama! HOSTS Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley RESOURCES PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for May: EA Sports FC 24, Ghostrunner 2, Tunic, Destiny 2: L…
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Why Is Quentin Tarantino No Longer Making The Movie Critic? - Episode 183
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[Editor's Note: Sorry for the audio issues.] Join Ashley and Dylan as they discuss everything they've been watching including The Fall Guy, Challengers, Abigail and Girl State. They also discuss the latest film and TV news, including Quentin Tarantino’s decision to not make The Movie Critic, and share their top 3 Ryan Gosling performances. Content …
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Great Metaphor: ReFantazio Trailer, PC Gets Trophies & TopSpin 2K25
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We discussed the missing episode from last week, Metaphor: ReFantazio, PlayStation Trophies on PC and Top Spin's return. Show Dot Points Dylan and Ashley discuss PlayStation's quiet period and the possibility of ending the show due to a lack of news. They talk about the need for a SIM card slot in the PlayStation Portal and the features and shortco…
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What Was Revealed At CinemaCon 2024? - Episode 182
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Join Ashley and Dylan as they discuss everything they've been watching including Civil War, Fallout, Robot Dreams and The Antisocial Network: Memes to Mayhem. They also discuss the latest film and TV news, including what was revealed at CinemaCon 2024, and share their top 3 most anticipated films from CinemaCon 2024. Thumbs for Trailers - MaXXXine:…
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Should They Be Making Another Matrix Film? - Episode 181
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Join Ashley and Dylan as they discuss everything they've been watching including Moneky Man, The First Omen, Ripley and Spermworld. They also discuss the latest film and TV news, including the plans for a new Matrix film, and share their top 3 post-apocalyptic movies. Thumbs for Trailers - Turtles All the Way Down: https://youtu.be/9XBFNmV0Bzc - Bo…
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We discuss the new games coming to PS Plus Extra and Deluxe, plus the continuing story and world in Helldivers 2. Show Dot Points The addition of new content to older games like Resistance: Burning Skies shows that developers are still supporting their games long after release. Events like the Helldivers community-driven missions create a sense of …
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Is The Time Right For a Pirates Of The Caribbean Reboot? - Episode 180
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Join Ashley and Dylan as they discuss everything they've been watching including Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Baghead, The Truth Vs Alex Jones and Population 11. They also discuss the latest film and TV news, including the plans for a Pirates of the Caribbean reboot, and share their top 3 actors they want to see lead an action movie. Content Me…
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Dylan and Ashley have played the Stellar Blade demo, which leaves one wanting more and another ready to leave it at the demo. We also discuss Jim Ryan officially leaving PlayStation, the continued rumours behind the PS5 Pro, and a label that could be placed on games going forward that showcase the ones with enhanced 'PS5 Pro features. HOSTS Dylan B…
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Why Are People Boycotting Late Night With The Devil? - Episode 179
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Join Ashley and Dylan as they discuss everything they've been watching including Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Immaculate, Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 and X-Men '97. They also discuss the latest film and TV news, including the calls to boycott Late Night with the Devil, and share their top 3 picks for the next James Bond. Content Mentioned - …
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Diving into the drama and story behind Dragon's Dogma 2's pawns, Dylan is becoming increasingly intrigued by checking out the game. Show Dot Points The PlayStation 5 is currently available at its lowest price, and Final Fantasy 16 is releasing a new DLC. The announcement of the Stellar Blade demo provides an opportunity for players to experience th…
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Ghostbusters: Frozen Kingdom - A WDYWW Spoilercast
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After a detour to Oklahoma, the Ghostbusters return to the iconic New York firehouse in Ghostbusters: Frozen Kingdom. Join Ashley and Dylan as they share their thoughts on the film, discuss how much it relies on nostalgia and question the future of the franchise. GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN KINGDOM (2024) Directed by: Gil Kenan Written by: Gil Kenan, Jaso…
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Can Neve Campbell Save The Scream Franchise? - Episode 178
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Join Ashley and Dylan as they discuss everything they've been watching including Love Lies Bleeding, Stop Motion, Roadhouse & John Farnham: Finding the Voice. They also discuss the latest film and TV news, including Neve Campbell returning to Scream, and share their top 3 things they’re excited to see from SXSW. Thumbs for Trailers - Wildcat: https…
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We break down the apparently leaked PS5 specs, what they mean, and if they could be legitimate or not. Plus, if it's real, are we buying it? Show Dot Points PlayStation Plus games for March include NBA 2K24 Kobe Bryant edition, Marvel's Midnight Suns, Resident Evil 3, and more. The Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut is coming to PC, offering improved…
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What Did We Think of The 96th Academy Awards? - Episode 177
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Join Ashley and Dylan as they discuss everything they've been watching including Invincible, The Program: Cons, Cults and Kidnapping, Can I Tell You a Secret? & Hannah Gadsby's Gender Agenda. They also discuss the 96th Academy Awards and share their top 3 Directors who still need to win a Best Director Oscar. Thumbs for Trailers - Ripley: https://y…
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Dylan has played the first hours of Rise of the Ronin, the next big PlayStation 5 exclusive, and he breaks down what he thinks about the game. Show Dot Points Dylan has also finished Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and has thoughts on the ending while being as spoiler-free as possible. The closure of Deviation Games Studio highlights the challenges and u…
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