Best Tom Mat Attack Podcasts (2024)

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Dirty Water: Teen photographer almost killed at Teahupoo recounts near-drowning 38:50

1d ago38:50

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A couple of weeks before the Olympic surf event at Teahupoo, a teenage Australian photographer was found floating face-down during a heavy eight-foot Teahupoo swell. Nineeten-year-old Byron Mclouhglin, who was shooting the action from an inflatable bodyboard, had been sucked over the falls on an earlier set and had ended up in the lagoon. The forme…

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S05E08 Imagination with Ashley Storrie 1:01:28

1h ago1:01:28

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This week we talk about autistic imagination with comedian, writer and actor Ashley Storrie. You probably already know Ashley from BBC sitcom Dinosaur but if you don't then make sure you check it out on BBC Iplayer (in the UK) or Hulu (in North America) Ashley is on Instagram as @ashleystorrie make sure that you give her a follow Rate, Review and S…

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S05E07 Inclusivity with Sarah Leigh 58:49

9d ago58:49

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This week we spoke to wonderful film-maker Sarah Leigh. We talked about how to make the world a more inclusive place, to find out more about how Sarah is doing this check out her production company here: https://www.inclusivityfilms.co.uk/ Rate, Review and Subscribe and we'll see you again in two weeks with a wonderful special guest or if you can't…

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S05E06 Small Talk with Elsa Williams 1:03:09

23d ago1:03:09

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This week we make big talk about small talk with Elsa Williams. Elsa is one half of the autistic-themed satirical website, The Daily Tism. Check it out here: https://thedailytism.com/ Elsa is also on instagram as @pidgewilliams and Xwitter as @williamspidge Rate, Review and Subscribe and we'll see you again in two weeks with a wonderful special gue…

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TMA 307 – Everyone Needs some Mr. Driller

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On this week’s TMA, the boys are again complaining about demos (Sandland and Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash), before Tom finds comfort in the warm embrace of Shenmue and Mr. Driller Drillland while Mat’s fallen in love with Hi-Fi Rush. The boys conclude by briefly talking the latest State of Play and the opening of Summer Games Fest. Listen to the bo…

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TMA 306 – Bland Burger

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Another Timely release! We travel back to good old April 2024 to hear Mat and Tom’s disappointment at the Stellar Blade demo! Tom is happy with Sony’s customer service and played some Analogue Pocket, while Mat’s been playing Shiren The Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island. Download it here.…

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Kolohe Andino Hates Surfing 20:10

1M ago20:10

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BeachGrit has always held Kolohe Andino close to our hearts. I knew his daddy Dino during his wild nineties epoch and first met the boy prodigy, then sixteen, on a holiday to the Canary Islands where he exhibited what were then exotic flavours of aerials. A perfect fit for Chas Smith Hates Surfing to discuss life off tour, the rise of the San Cleme…

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S05E05 Marriage with Sunjai Arif 1:05:15

1M ago1:05:15

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This week Abigoliah and Joe talk to comedian Sunjai Arif Check out Sunjai's comedy by following his social media @sanjsmash Rate, Review and Subscribe and we'll see you again in two weeks with a wonderful special guest or if you can't wait two weeks there'll be a bonus episode on our Patreon next week. If you've had a Neurodivergent moment you're h…

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S05E04 Neurodivergent Joy with Emily Katy 57:53

2M ago57:53

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This week Abigoliah and Joe talk to writer Emily Katy. This was a fantastic chat and if you want more from Emily then she has a book out called Girl Unmasked which not only would we recommend but has been endorsed by several of our favourite people including Pete Wharmby and Sara Gibbs. It's available from wherever you get your books from. She also…

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RE-AIR: World champ Barton Lynch on being outed as a “commie”, living on “stolen land” and the wild viral success of his Karl Marx beard “It was the most thoughtful and deliberate conversation I’ve ever ... 42:29

2M ago42:29

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Rarely do I get as much pleasure as when the telephone connects to the 1988 world champion Barton Lynch, who cinched his title at perfect eight-to-twelve-foot Pipeline but is now more famous for his oratorical gymkhanas on WSL broadcasts. A few days ago, BeachGrit outed Barton as a filthy communist bastard, which you can read here, and which was sw…

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S05E03 Hobby-Hopping with Thomas Green 1:02:30

2M ago1:02:30

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This week Abigoliah and Joe talk to brilliant comedian and serial hobbyist Thomas Green. Thomas is back on tour soon, sign up to his mailing list to get the latest news: https://linktr.ee/thomasgreencomedy Neurodivergent Moments is coming live to Oxford on the 26th of May: get your tickets here: https://www.datathistle.com/event/2372934-neurodiverg…

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RE-AIR: Dirty Water with eighties superstar Gary “Kong” Elkerton 49:14

3M ago49:14

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Today’s guest on Dirty Water brought a brutal, but beautiful, savagery to professional surfing. His fav tee featured a skull and the slogan Kill Em All God Will Sort Em Out and he was the star of the Quiksilver ad If You Can’t Rock and Roll Don’t Fucken Come. He’s a three-time runner up to the world title, two of ‘em in excruciatingly controversial…

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S05E02 Spontaneous Creativity with Jess Thom 1:21:38

3M ago1:21:38

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This week Abigoliah and Joe talk to the incredible Jess Thom. Jess is an artist, writer, and activist, who co-founded Touretteshero in 2010. Check out her work at https://www.touretteshero.com/ Rate, Review and Subscribe and we'll see you again in two weeks with a wonderful special guest or if you can't wait two weeks there'll be a bonus episode on…

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TMA 305 – Anything with a Dragon in it 1:09:12

3M ago1:09:12

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On this instalment (a couple of weeks ago’s) of TMA, the boys talk in length at their disappointment of the film ‘Damsel’, Mat’s beaten FF7:Rebirth and Tom’s played a bit of Tekken 8 and Sonic Origins. Download it here.By Tom + Mat Attack

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S05E01 Retrospection with Mat Ricardo 1:08:07

3M ago1:08:07

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WE'RE BACK! For the first episode of this series we have juggler/filmmaker/writer/comedian/probably lots of other things we've forgotten Mat Ricardo! We talked about retrospection, although we're not sure if that's a real word. Check out Mat's Youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7GozvAsW0KPlSEh6SCouQQ To support the podcast and …

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Is surfing really the hardest sport in the world? 6:29

5M ago6:29

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Recently, Kelly Slater responded to an online poll asking which sport was harder, soccer or surfing, with a bombshell…neither. “I wouldn’t rate soccer but I don’t play,” writes Kelly Slater. “I would say skating, free soloing, F1, MMA, gymnastics etc are all at the cutting edge of ability for humans.” Kelly Slater’s comment came just after ESPN had…

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TMA 304 – Take Two 1:16:59

5M ago1:16:59

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On this week’s TMA, the boys have a sense of Deja Vu… Mat’s been Playing Helldivers 2, and Persona 3 Reload, while Tom’s been getting into Tekken 8, Foamstars and both have played Wanted:Dead… Download it here.By Tom + Mat Attack

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Surf star Jodie Cooper and her dreams of revenge after being attacked by a mat-rider 44:42

5M ago44:42

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This interview with Jodie Cooper was the last podcast the surf writer and commentator Ben Mondy recorded for us and took place around eighteen months ago. BeachGrit had employed the Mondy, who lives in England, to make a few Dirty Water podcasts while Charlie and I busied ourselves with leisure. Mondy and I had worked together at a Sydney publishin…

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TMA 303 – Unqualified for Game of the Year 1:25:36

6M ago1:25:36

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On the first TMA of 2024, the boys talk moving gaming collections, Mat’s doing a dry ‘gaming’ January to prep for February’s feast of JRPGs, forgetting the name of Tekken characters and playing Wanted: Dead. Tom’s been wrestling with hard drive space and his frustration at Need for Speed: Unbound. Download it here.…

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TMA 302 – The Final Countdown 1:14:14

6M ago1:14:14

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On a slightly delayed episode of TMA, the boys take you back to December 2023, when Mat played Like A Dragon Gaiden, Persona 5 Tactica and some other games, when Tom was defeated by bosses at the end of Sonic Superstars, platinum’d Sonic Origins, and questions whether he enjoyed Sifu more than The Quiet Man… Download it here.…

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S04E09 Navigating The Neurotypical World with Tom Watts 1:00:50

6M ago1:00:50

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This week Abigoliah and Joe talk about navigating a neurotypical world with cinematographer Tom Watts Make sure you follow Tom on all the socials @tomwattsdop Rate, Review and Subscribe and we'll see you again in two weeks with a wonderful special guest or if you can't wait two weeks there'll be a bonus episode on our Patreon next week. See Abigoli…

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Damien Hobgood on his Black Death wave and the wipeout that nearly killed him 28:04

6M ago28:04

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Almost one decade ago, while filming for Strange Rumblings, Dion Agius and other Globe surfers including Creed McTaggart, sought out the circles of Greenbush in Sumatra, Indonesia. Greenbush is one of those waves where tuberiding to the death is preferable to opening the cat-flap or proning straight. For surfers such as Craig Anderson and, in our c…

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Is Filipe Toledo pretending to be scared of Teahupoo? 5:08

6M ago5:08

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In a little under a year, Brazil is going to field two-time world champion Filipe Toledo as part of its two-man team to the Olympics, the surf event being held at Teahupoo. It ain’t no secret that Filipe Toledo is scared of the place. He is the only surfer to score a zero-point heat there. A moment in 2015 that was subsequently dubbed “A brave act …

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Chas Smith reacts to Ian Ziering's wild street brawl with chubby Latinx biker gals 7:17

6M ago7:17

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In the latest episode of Dirty Water, Chas Smith picks apart Bev Hills 90210 star Ian Ziering’s wild street brawl with a gang of “chubby teenage Latinx girls”. “No actor is more surf adjacent than Ian Ziering (save Keanu Reeves and Matthew Perry),” Smith wrote when news broke of the melee. “The now 58-year-old got his start on the 90s program Bever…

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S04E08 Panic Attacks with Alison Spittle 1:13:48

6M ago1:13:48

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This week Abigoliah and Joe talk about panic attacks and CPTSD with comedian and writer Alison Spittle. Make sure you check out Alison on tour: https://alisonspittle.seetickets.com/tour/alison-spittle Rate, Review and Subscribe and we'll see you again in two weeks with a wonderful special guest or if you can't wait two weeks there'll be a bonus epi…

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Wavepool king Tom Lochtefeld on his gamechanging Palm Springs Surf Club tech 19:52

6M ago19:52

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ll that heat about the new Palm Springs Surf Club wavepool, featuring the tech of wavepool king Tom Lochtefeld, has been entirely warranted despite earlier fears it was a modern incarnation of the old Disney Typhoon Lagoon. The Tom Lochtefeld tech, which is called Surf Loch, is diff to Kelly Slater’s Surf Ranch, Wavegarden, American Wave Machines a…

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Chas Smith reacts to Kelia Moniz bringing hammer down on Roxy 5:51

6M ago5:51

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In the latest episode of Dirty Water, the celebrated author Chas Smith reacts to Kelia Moniz giving hell to Roxy’s parent company, the Authentic Brands Group. “The stylish longboarder is a two-time champion, multiple-time cover girl and, most importantly, surf royalty, hailing from the revered Moniz family,” says Smith. “She is, in a word, indelibl…

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WSL shill Chris Cote on the joys of toxic positivity 26:09

6M ago26:09

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If you knew Chris Cote like I know Chris Cote, you’d find the sweetest Peewee Herman-esque lover of life, gags, tumbling, surf all day, no-alcohol parties all night, and positivity wherever he can find it. Also a shill for the World Surf League, but we all gotta make a living, the truth be told. The respect is mutual, as you might imagine, with Chr…

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Retro Neurodivergent Moments with John Hastings 1:12:01

7M ago1:12:01

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Since many of you will be doing christmas and new years things we're going back in time to one of our favourite episodes from season 2. It's John Hastings! Rate, Review and Subscribe and we'll see you again in two weeks with a wonderful special guest or if you can't wait two weeks there'll be a bonus episode on our Patreon next week. https://www.pa…

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S04E07 Inbetweenness with Sumita Majumdar 1:02:29

7M ago1:02:29

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This week Abigoliah and Joe talk to writer, performance artist and "Wren from Pablo" Sumita Majumdar. Follow Sumita on her social media platforms @sumitaunjumbled Also Joe's going on tour so get tickets here: https://www.livenation.co.uk/artist-joe-wells-1394683 Rate, Review and Subscribe the podcast and we'll see you again in two weeks with a rere…

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S04E06 What We Did In The Pandemic with Sikisa 1:02:07

8M ago1:02:07

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This week Abigoliah and Joe talk to comedian, burlesque dancer and immigration lawyer Sikisa. Make sure you check out Sikisa on tour https://www.berksnest.com/sikisa Rate, Review and Subscribe and we'll see you again in two weeks with a wonderful special guest or if you can't wait two weeks there'll be a bonus episode on our Patreon next week. If y…

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TMA 301 – Double-0 Dragon 1:19:38

8M ago1:19:38

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On this (last?) week’s TMA, Mat’s been chowing down at the Yakuza buffet with Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His name, while Tom’s been playing more Sonic Superstars, as well as more Immortals Fenix Rising. Then the boys go off on a rant about the Metaverse and their mutual love of John Wick: Part 4… Download it here.…

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S04E05 Food with Charlie George 1:04:54

8M ago1:04:54

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This week Abigoliah and Joe talk to the wonderful autistic comedian and writer Charlie George. Make sure you follow Charlie on socials and also check out Stories of Autistic Joy curated by Laura Kate Dale and featuring Charlie's writing. Rate, Review and Subscribe and we'll see you again in two weeks with a wonderful special guest or if you can't w…

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S04E04 Shame with Reuben Kaye 50:46

9M ago50:46

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This week Abigoliah and Joe talk to genre-defying legend Reuben Kaye Reuben is currently touring the UK, tickets are available from https://www.reubenkaye.com/tour-dates Rate, Review and Subscribe and we'll see you again in two weeks with a wonderful special guest or if you can't wait two weeks there'll be a bonus episode on our Patreon next week. …

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TMA 300 – Longing for the games of yesteryear 1:11:05

9M ago1:11:05

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On the 300th Episode of this here podcast, the boys talk shop about 10 years of podcasting and talk about some GAMES. Mat’s been getting immersed in Digital Eclipse’s latest ‘interactive museum’ with The Making of Karateka, while Tom’s been getting into more Sonic Superstars, Red Dead Redemption 2 and The Quiet Man… Download it here.…

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TMA 299 – Constant Comparison 1:08:08

9M ago1:08:08

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‘Tis the season of games and the boys have rolled up their trouser legs to wade in knee deep… Keeping up with current events, Tom has played both Sonic Superstars and Super Mario Wonder, while Mat’s been enjoying 2022’s indie darling ported to the Switch: Vampire Survivors! There’s also talk of Red Dead Redemption 2, Forza and lots more… Download i…

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S04E03 Weird Stuff People Say To Neurodivergent People with Harriet Dyer 55:48

9M ago55:48

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This week Abigoliah and Joe talk to comedian Harriet Dyer Harriet runs a fantastic mental health themed comedy club in Manchester called Barking Tales. She also has a special out on Youtube called Trigger Warning. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKczZtezGys Speaking of trigger warnings we talk about sexual assault and suicide in this episode so if …

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S04E02 Education with Shaparak Khorsandi 1:14:27

10M ago1:14:27

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This week Abigoliah and Joe talk to comedian and writer Shaparak Khorsandi. We talk about education in the 80s and how its changed for todays generation plus we have some wonderful neurodivergent moments. Shaparak also mentioned child psychotherapist Louis Weinstock who you can learn more about here: https://louisweinstock.com/ Shaparak has a new b…

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S04E01 - Seasons with Bec Hill (Live at London Podcast Festival) 1:13:00

10M ago1:13:00

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Hello! Welcome to Neurodivergent Moments, a podcast where we (Abigoliah Schamaun and Joe Wells) talk to people from the creative world who have differently wired brains. We were honoured to be invited to The London Podcast Festival at Kings Place. Our guest was Bec Hill and we talked about Seasonal Affective Disorder (whilst getting sidetracked a l…

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TMA 298 – Tears of Rubicon 1:04:57

11M ago1:04:57

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On this edition of TMA, Mat’s been playing the games of the moment, Armoured Core 6: Fires of Rubicon and Sea of Stars, while Tom’s been playing every classic PC shooter, the closed beta of HYENAS and Dirt. Of course, the boys give their POV on the new Netflix live action One Piece. Download it here.…

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TMA 297 – Good Enough for Quake II 58:06

11M ago58:06

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On this week’s TMA, Tom’s become a member of the PC gaming elite and decided to use his new found powers to play 1997’s Quake 2, the boys talk more about Street Fighter 6, Mat’s been cooking up a storm in Venba and buying only the best games for the Game Boy Color… Download it here.By Tom + Mat Attack

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TMA 296 – Kenergy 1:05:10

12M ago1:05:10

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On this week’s pod, the boys have played some games! Mat’s picked up some games from the library including Cult of the Lamb and Street Fighter 6, while Tom’s been knee deep in racing games with Star Wars Racer’s Revenge and Sega Rally Online Arcade! We figure out the origins of Cotton, Mat discusses slow mecha games and a good time is had by all! D…

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TMA 295 – Let’s Talk about Gex 1:16:32

12M ago1:16:32

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On a long overdue Tom and Mat Attack, the boys discuss the Limited Run Showcase, as well as what they’ve been playing! Mat beat Final Fantasy XVI, while Tom’s been playing some ExoPrimal and Episode 1 Racer… Download it here.By Tom + Mat Attack

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S03E08 Masking with Amber Doig-Thorne 1:17:21

1y ago1:17:21

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This week Abigoliah and Joe met real life scream queen Amber Doig-Thorne Amber is a fantastic actor, presenter and star of the instant cult-classic, Winnie The Pooh; Blood and Honey. We've talked about masking before but mainly from an autistic perspective so we wanted to find out what ADHD masking looks like, we also talked about Amber's role in w…

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S03E07 Parenting with Jenny Bede 1:03:30

1y ago1:03:30

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This week Abigoliah and Joe talk to comedian Jenny Bede. We find out about what it's like being a neurodivergent parent and there's some disturbing revelations about gorillas. Follow Jenny on her social media pages @jennybede. Rate, Review and Subscribe and we'll see you again in two weeks with a wonderful special guest or if you can't wait two wee…

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TMA 294 – Flow Rider 1:12:56

1y ago1:12:56

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On this week’s Tom and Mat Attack, Tom has now dipped his toe into the Tears of the Kingdom depths and played some Street Fighter 6, while Mat’s been disappointed by Atomic Heart. Beyond that, the boys discuss the most recent State of Play in an (as always) timely manner! Download it here.By Tom + Mat Attack

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S03E06 Making Things Hard For Yourself with Howard Read 1:02:51

1y ago1:02:51

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This week Abigoliah and Joe meet a man who has worked with Elmo! It's dyslexic comedian, writer and animator Howard Read We talk about making things hard for yourself by choosing a career in writing as a dyslexic or doing improv with an animated character. Follow Howard on his social media pages @howardread. Rate, Review and Subscribe and we'll see…

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TMA 293 – Like a Dragon Punch 1:19:14

1y ago1:19:14

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On another star studded Tom and Mat Attack, Mat has been playing more The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Humanity and the Street Fighter 6 Demo. Tom’s not only been indulging in that same demo, but playing more Bayonetta as well as some SPIDER-MAN?! Download it here.By Tom + Mat Attack

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S03E05 Community with Stuart Goldsmith 1:16:13

1y ago1:16:13

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This week Abigoliah and Joe spoke to a man who has met more comedians than anyone on earth. It's Comedians Comedian Podcast host (and fantastic comedian in his own right) Stuart Goldsmith Stu is newly diagnosed and we talked about what it's liked to be welcomed into the "community" Rate, Review and Subscribe and we'll see you again in two weeks wit…

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TMA 292 – I Love you (PSP) 3000 1:20:00

1y ago1:20:00

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On this week’s TMA, the boys have been playing some relevant games: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Honkai: Star Rail, Resident Evil 4… and Bayonetta? Download it here.By Tom + Mat Attack

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