Cast to the Past

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A time-traveling video gaming podcast where best friends Josh & Thom get together to talk about old games in a new light! A Bad Elephant Gaming original series.

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S6 Ep90: Bloodborne (2015)

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10/31/22 • 53 min

Josh finally gets to tell Thom all about BLOODBORNE in our first ever episode dedicated to a SOULS game! Along the way, we ask deep questions, such as: Do leeches have regrets? How much blood is too much? And most importantly: DOES BLOODBORNE HOLD UP?! Find out in this creepy episode of CAST TO THE PAST!
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►Music Credits: "Back to the Future Theme 8bit/Chiptune Remix" by Bitonal Landscape
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S6 Ep89: Until Dawn (2015)

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10/17/22 • 70 min

Josh and Thom bring back SPOOKY GAMES MONTH as they experience this terrifying choose-your-own-adventure game on the PS4! Does this all star cast deliver on the scares, or is this game just B-Movie Trash? Find out how high this ranks on our patented scare-o-meter in this horrifying episode of CAST TO THE PAST!
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►Music Credits: "Back to the Future Theme 8bit/Chiptune Remix" by Bitonal Landscape
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAvQXwEbKIA

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S6 Ep92: Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (2009)

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01/29/23 • 46 min

Is UNCHARTED 2 one of the best games of all time, or has this adventure aged badly enough to be considered Nathan Drake's WORST story?! Find out with Josh and Thom as we ask the big questions: What are the best train levels in gaming? Is Nathan Drake a bad guy? Find out on CAST TO THE PAST!
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►Music Credits: "Back to the Future Theme 8bit/Chiptune Remix" by Bitonal Landscape
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAvQXwEbKIA

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S6 Ep88: Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back (1997)

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09/05/22 • 52 min

Josh and Thom crack open some Nitro Crates to discuss the blockbuster PlayStation sequel: CRASH BANDICOOT 2! In addition to talking about this game, we also cover the highs and lows of the Crash franchise, speculate if we'll ever cover a Sega Saturn game, and name our favorite Video Game Magazines! Enjoy all this and more in the latest episode of CAST TO THE PAST!
CHAPTERS
Intro & Game Background: 00:00
The PlayStation Gets a Mascot: 08:35
Crash Bandicoot 2 Retrospective: 19:23
Reviews from 1997: 41:06
How the Franchise Crashed and Burned: 45:00
Final Opinions - Skip, Play, Beat, or Complete?: 50:04
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►Music Credits: "Back to the Future Theme 8bit/Chiptune Remix" by Bitonal Landscape
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S6 Ep86: LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga (2007)

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04/24/22 • 55 min

Josh & Thom build a deep retrospective of the iconic LEGO STAR WARS: THE COMPLETE SAGA! As we look into this beloved movie tie-in game, we ask the big questions such as: Are studs the most satisfying collectible in gaming history? Is this game the best way to experience the prequel trilogy? Was Lego Dimensions any good? Tune in to this galaxy-sized episode to find out all this info, and MORE!
Chapters:
00:08 - Intro
01:51 - LEGO Talk: The Sets, The Games, The Memories
11:37 - LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga Retrospective
38:47 - The Evolution of LEGO Games
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►Music Credits: "Back to the Future Theme 8bit/Chiptune Remix" by Bitonal Landscape
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S6 Ep91: The Best of Gaming in 2022!

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12/27/22 • 81 min

Josh & Thom wrap up the year by sharing their Top Picks for the best video games of 2022, and the best first-time game playthroughs from their backlogs! We also read viewer submissions for the best games our audience played during this wild year! Come reflect on 2022 with CAST TO THE PAST!
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►Music Credits: "Back to the Future Theme 8bit/Chiptune Remix" by Bitonal Landscape
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S6 Ep85: God of War (2018) with Greg Miller

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03/20/22 • 106 min

Josh & Thom launch season 6 of CAST TO THE PAST by revisiting the landmark PS4 title GOD OF WAR with special guest Greg Miller! Is spreading human ashes at Dinsey land acceptable? Is Yooka-Laylee part of the GoW canon? Who would we cast in the Amazon GoW TV series? You'll have to listen to this godly episode to find out!
Chapters:
00:08 - Intro
01:36 - The Nitty Gritty of GOD OF WAR 2018
02:54 - God of War Series Retrospective
11:39 - GOD OF WAR Story Breakdown
46:50 - Interview with Greg Miller
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►Music Credits: "Back to the Future Theme 8bit/Chiptune Remix" by Bitonal Landscape
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAvQXwEbKIA

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S5 Ep84: The Best of Gaming in 2021!

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01/14/22 • 74 min

Josh & Tom wrap up the year with a look back at our favorite games of 2021, as well as our top first-time plays from the past! Find out which video games we loved, and learn about the upcoming season of CAST TO THE PAST in this supersized episode!
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►Music Credits: "Back to the Future Theme 8bit/Chiptune Remix" by Bitonal Landscape
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAvQXwEbKIA

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S6 Ep87: The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask (2000)

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06/05/22 • 67 min

Our fans chose MAJORA'S MASK as our 2022 March Madness Champion, so today Josh & Thom explore the development, experience, and legacy of this dark and divisive N64 sequel! We discuss the Expansion Pak, Games that Re-Use Assets, the 3DS Remake, the Origins of Creepypastas, and MORE on this episode of CAST TO THE PAST!
CHAPTERS
Intro & Game Background: 00:00
Majora's Mask in Development Hell: 07:53
Expansion Pak Retrospective: 22:08
The Real World Influences on Majora's Mask: 25:21
Story Breakdown: 29:00
Dungeon Ranking vs. Ocarina: 44:16
Zelda Games After Majora's Mask: 50:44
The 3DS Remake: 55:18
Ben Drowned and Creepypaste: 57:45
"Terrible Fate" the Short Film: 1:00:05
OCARINA vs. MAJORA & Final Opinions: 1:01:58
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►Music Credits: "Back to the Future Theme 8bit/Chiptune Remix" by Bitonal Landscape
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAvQXwEbKIA

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S6 Ep93: Persona 4 Golden (2012)

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03/08/23 • 59 min

Josh & Thom compare and discuss their 1st ever playthroughs of PERSONA 4 GOLDEN! From solving murders to making friends, we share our favorite Social Links, Part-Time Jobs, Characters, and more! Every day's great with CAST TO THE PAST!
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►Music Credits: "Back to the Future Theme 8bit/Chiptune Remix" by Bitonal Landscape
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How many episodes does Cast to the Past have?

Cast to the Past currently has 97 episodes available.

What topics does Cast to the Past cover?

The podcast is about Leisure, Visual Arts, Podcasts, Video Games and Arts.

What is the most popular episode on Cast to the Past?

The episode title 'S6 Ep90: Bloodborne (2015)' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Cast to the Past?

The average episode length on Cast to the Past is 47 minutes.

How often are episodes of Cast to the Past released?

Episodes of Cast to the Past are typically released every 13 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of Cast to the Past?

The first episode of Cast to the Past was released on Sep 23, 2018.

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