S3 Ep44: The Best Video Game Controllers
Josh & Tom talk about the link between us and our games: CONTROLLERS! Which controllers have the best designs, features, and longevity? Find out as we rank the Best Video Game Controllers, only on A CAST TO THE PAST! Be sure to subscribe for more in-depth gaming history! Follow us on: TWITTER - https://twitter.com/CastToThePast INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/casttothepast/ TWITCH - http...
40m Sep 20, 2020
40m
S3 Ep43: Firewatch (2016)
Josh & Tom spend the summer with FIREWATCH. How does this game's shocking ending hold up? Are Henry and Delilah meant to be? Do "walking simulators" get a bad rap? We discuss all this and more, only on CAST TO THE PAST! Be sure to subscribe for more in-depth gaming history! Follow us on: TWITTER - https://twitter.com/CastToThePast INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/casttothepast/ TWITCH - h...
52m Sep 13, 2020
52m
S3 Ep42: Which Games Would We PLAY, REMAKE, OR ERASE?!
Josh and Tom decide whether to Play, Remake, or Erase classic games in a few rounds of this viral online conversation game! Which trilogies will be split apart, which genres will be remade, and which titles will get erased?! Find out on the latest episode of A CAST TO THE PAST! Be sure to subscribe for more in-depth gaming history! Follow us on: TWITTER - https://twitter.com/CastToThePast INST...
33m Sep 06, 2020
33m
S3 Ep41: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 (2000) PLUS: Pretending I'm A Superman (2020)
It's a TONY HAWK super show as Josh & Tom discuss the 2000 extreme sports classic TONY HAWK'S PRO SKATER 2, followed by a review of the 2020 Gaming Documentary PRETENDING I'M A SUPERMAN! Find out EVERYTHING you ever wanted to know about the Birdman and his legendary games, only on CAST TO THE PAST! Be sure to subscribe for more in-depth gaming history! Follow us on: TWITTER - https://twitter.c...
48m Aug 30, 2020
48m
S3 Ep40: The Best Licensed Video Games Ever Made
Josh & Tom dive into the world of games based on movies, TV shows, books, and other pieces of pop-culture! Which of these tie ins manages to make a great game out of shameless marketing? Find out with A CAST TO THE PAST, coming soon to a theater near you! Be sure to subscribe for more in-depth gaming history! Follow us on: TWITTER - https://twitter.com/CastToThePast INSTAGRAM - https://www.ins...
1hr 10m Aug 23, 2020
1hr 10m
S3 Ep39: Star Wars: Masters of Teras Kasi (1997)
The winner of our MARCH BADNESS tournament is upon us! Josh and Tom discuss this infamous 1997 Star Wars fighting game and the history of ALL of its weirdness! Find out what we think in this fan-voted episode of CAST TO THE PAST! Be sure to subscribe for more in-depth gaming history! Follow us on: TWITTER - https://twitter.com/CastToThePast INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/casttothepast/ ...
29m Aug 16, 2020
29m
S3 Ep38: What Makes The Perfect Video Game?
Josh & Tom ponder what qualities go into making a PERFECT video game. We discuss games considered to be the all-time classics, and then share our own picks for 100% flawless video games! Be sure to subscribe for more in-depth gaming history! Follow us on: TWITTER - https://twitter.com/CastToThePast INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/casttothepast/ TWITCH - https://www.twitch.tv/casttothepas...
34m Aug 09, 2020
34m
S3 Ep37: Halo: Combat Evolved
Josh & Tom bring you their extended post-game thoughts on HALO: COMBAT EVOLVED! Now that our co-op Let's Play is complete, how does Halo hold up in 2020? What did Tom think if his first time playing the game? And what impact has Master Chief made in gaming history? Find out in the latest episode of CAST TO THE PAST! Be sure to subscribe for more in-depth gaming history! Follow us on: TWITTER -...
42m Aug 02, 2020
42m
S3 Ep36: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Prediction Game!
Josh & Tom put their money where their mouths are, and gamble future episodes of A CAST O THE PAST against predictions for the SUPER SMASH BROS. ULTIMATE FIGHTERS PASS! See what they think will make it into the next round of SSBU DLC! Be sure to subscribe for more in-depth gaming history! Follow us on: TWITTER - https://twitter.com/CastToThePast INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/casttothep...
46m Jul 26, 2020
46m
S3 Ep35: Destroy All Humans! (2005)
Josh & Tom probe THQ's cult-classic alien invasion game ahead of its 2020 remake! How well does this title balance its mechanics with its satirical tone? Does it deserve to be remade? Are humans walking Death Stars? Find out, in the latest episode of CAST TO THE PAST! Be sure to subscribe for more in-depth gaming history! Follow us on: TWITTER - https://twitter.com/ACast2ThePast (https://www.y...
44m Jul 19, 2020
44m
S3 Ep34: 20 Hidden Gems From Gaming History!
Josh & Tom discuss 20 games that history hasn't remembered very well, and break down why these titles are absolutely worthy of a playthrough! Be sure to subscribe for more in-depth gaming history! Follow us on: TWITTER - https://twitter.com/ACast2ThePast INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/casttothepast/ TWITCH - https://www.twitch.tv/casttothepast Music Credits: "Megalovania (Undertale Rem...
55m Jul 12, 2020
55m
S3 Ep33: Playdead's INSIDE
Josh & Tom run for their lives through Playdead's 2016 title: INSIDE! Learn about the development history of this acclaimed indie title, our thoughts on the ending, and find out what comes in the collector's edition! All this and more, only on A CAST TO THE PAST! Be sure to subscribe for more in-depth gaming history! Follow us on: TWITTER - https://twitter.com/ACast2ThePast (https://www.youtub...
49m Jul 05, 2020
49m
S3 Ep32: The Rise & Fall of the Xbox Summer of Arcade
Cast to the Past discusses the best games to play during the warm summer months, and then takes a deep dive into the rise and fall of the Xbox Live Summer of Arcade! Be sure to subscribe for more in-depth gaming history, only on CAST TO THE PAST! Music Credits: "Megalovania (Undertale Remix)" by Mewmore https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkcRpkQSTZ0
40m Jun 28, 2020
40m
S2 Ep31: Shovel Knight
STRIKE THE EARTH with Josh & Tom as they hunt for treasure in SHOVEL KNIGHT! We discuss retro-revivals, "fair" game mechanics, and how this game had become a mascot for crowd-funded gaming! All this and more, only on A CAST TO THE PAST! Music Credits: "Megalovania (Undertale Remix)" by Mewmore https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkcRpkQSTZ0 ----- "Game Over (Super Mario World Remix)" by Mewmore htt...
46m Apr 27, 2020
46m
S2 Ep30: Uncharted: Drake's Fortune
Josh & Tom adventure into the wild with UNCHARTED: DRAKE'S FORTUNE! What did we think of this cinematic adventure game? Is Nathan Drake truly a gaming icon? How many bullets should enemies deserve to absorb? Find out on this voyage with A CAST TO THE PAST! Music Credits: "Megalovania (Undertale Remix)" by Mewmore https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkcRpkQSTZ0 ----- "Game Over (Super Mario World Re...
54m Apr 14, 2020
54m
S2 Ep29: Banjo-Kazooie
Josh and Tom venture into Grunty's Lair to discuss 1998's BANJO-KAZOOIE! Are Banjo and Kazooie actually bad guys? Were VHS tapes the best way to advertise video games? Can Josh tolerate an N64 game? Find out in this rare episode of CAST TO THE PAST! Music Credits: "Megalovania (Undertale Remix)" by Mewmore https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkcRpkQSTZ0 ----- "Game Over (Super Mario World Remix)" ...
56m Mar 29, 2020
56m
S2 Ep28: Aladdin & The Lion King
Josh & Tom double dip into two iconic Disney games: ALADDIN and THE LION KING! How well have these games aged? Do classic games deserve to be preserved? Was Knives Out any good? The only way to find out is to listen to this exciting episode of CAST TO THE PAST! Music Credits: "Megalovania (Undertale Remix)" by Mewmore https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkcRpkQSTZ0 ----- "Game Over (Super Mario Wo...
43m Mar 15, 2020
43m
S2 Ep27: DOOM (2016)
Josh & Tom enter H-E-Double-Hockey-Sticks to cover 2016's DOOM! Learn about space mummies, Satan's audio books, and the history of this iconic First Person Shooter series, only on Cast to the Past! Music Credits: "Megalovania (Undertale Remix)" by Mewmore https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkcRpkQSTZ0 ----- "Game Over (Super Mario World Remix)" by Mewmore https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbWoEPaNy...
46m Mar 02, 2020
46m
S2 Ep26: Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
HOLD IT! Josh and Tom enter the courtroom to discuss 2005's breakout DS title PHOENIX WRIGHT: ACE ATTORNEY! Learn how this game launched a multimedia franchise, what happened the first night Josh and Tom met, and Josh's opinion on weird anime tropes! All this and more, only on CAST TO THE PAST! Music Credits: "Megalovania (Undertale Remix)" by Mewmore https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkcRpkQSTZ...
34m Feb 16, 2020
34m
S2 Ep25: Rayman Legends
Josh and Tom leap through the colorful worlds of 2013's RAYMAN LEGENDS! How does this game rank up against other platformers? Are online-only gaming achievements fair? How do you pronounce Ubisoft? We tackle these mysteries and more, only on CAST TO THE PAST!! Music Credits: "Megalovania (Undertale Remix)" by Mewmore https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkcRpkQSTZ0 ----- "Game Over (Super Mario Wor...
33m Feb 02, 2020
33m
S2 Ep24: The Best Video Games of 2019!
Another year, another roundup of the best games that kept Josh and Tom in the present! Was 2019 a good year for gaming? What were the highs and lows of the past year? Find out all this and more in the latest episode of A Cast to the Past! Music Credits: "Megalovania (Undertale Remix)" by Mewmore https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkcRpkQSTZ0 ----- "Game Over (Super Mario World Remix)" by Mewmore ...
59m Jan 19, 2020
59m
S2 Ep23: The Best Video Games of the Decade!
Josh and Tom take a look back at 10 years of gaming as they list their favorite video games from the 2010s! Along the way, we'll discuss HD re-releases, indie breakouts, and future classics from big name game studios! All this, and some Adobe Audition recording errors, on CAST TO THE PAST!! Music Credits: "Megalovania (Undertale Remix)" by Mewmore https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkcRpkQSTZ0 --...
53m Dec 30, 2019
53m
S2 Ep22: The Force Unleashed II
Josh and Tom travel to 2011 to look at the criminally short Star Wars game: THE FORCE UNLEASHED II! Why was this game so rushed? How many hallways are in this galaxy? Is Darth Vader a fan of the film Juno? Find out all these answers and more with CAST TO THE PAST! Music Credits: "Megalovania (Undertale Remix)" by Mewmore https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkcRpkQSTZ0 ----- "Game Over (Super Mario...
43m Dec 15, 2019
43m
S1 Ep21: Chrono Trigger
You voted and here it is after months of waiting Josh and Tom sit down to discuss Chrono Trigger. Is it the greatest game ever made or just an over hyped anime? Find out in this time traveling episode of Cast to the Past! (Episode Recorded 8/2/19) Intro: Mewmore // Clock Town (The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask Remix) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qciJqqPDey4 Outro: Mewmore // Zelda Mai...
1hr Sep 09, 2019
1hr
S1 Ep20: Batman: Arkham Origins
This week Tom and Josh suit up to serve justice to Batman: Arkham Origins! Why is this the black sheep of the "Batman Arkham" franchise? Are Batman origin stories over done? Find out in this snowy, gritty episode of Cast to the Past! Intro: Mewmore // Clock Town (The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask Remix) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qciJqqPDey4 Outro: Mewmore // Zelda Main Theme (The Lege...
52m Aug 05, 2019
52m
S1 Ep19: Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard
Josh and Tom discuss Eat Lead, a parody of video games and the gaming industry, starring would-be gaming icon Matt Hazard (voiced by Will Arnett).
49m Jul 21, 2019
49m
S1 Ep18: E3 Predictions Game
This week Tom and Josh sit down and discuss what might be announced/happen at this year's E3 Conferences.  Is there a new Arkham game coming? What games might be ported to the Switch (Finger Snap)? What will the winner receive? Find out in this winner take all episode of Cast to the Past! (Episode Recorded 6/2/19) Intro: Mewmore // Clock Town (The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask Remix) https...
55m Jun 04, 2019
55m
S1 Ep17: Castlevania
This week Tom and Josh discuss Konami's Castlevania. Is it one of the best games ever made? Is there more to the story most people weren't seeing? Who's Grooky Gang and who isn't? Find out in this vampire whipping episode of Cast to the Past (Episode Recorded 3/21/19) Intro: Mewmore // Clock Town (The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask Remix) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qciJqqPDey4 Outro: ...
39m May 19, 2019
39m
S1 Ep16: Star Wars: Republic Commando
Happy Revenge of the 5th Day Everyone! This week Josh and Tom become part of Delta Squad and find out how life was between Episode 2 and 3. Is this the best FPS Star Wars game? How happy was Tom to battle General Grievous? Does Josh have a Ruth's Chris problem? Find out inside this episode of Cast to the Past (Episode Recorded 3/29/19) Intro: Mewmore // Clock Town (The Legend of Zelda: Majo...
41m May 05, 2019
41m
S1 Ep15: Super Meat Boy
This week Tom and Josh run, slide and wall jump into Team Meat's indie titan Super Meat Boy. Does it still hold up to this day? How many classic game references did you get? What's the best non MCU Spider-Man movie?   Find out inside this meat packed episode of Cast to the Past   (Episode Recorded 3/20/19) Intro: Mewmore // Clock Town (The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask Remix) https://www.y...
34m Apr 21, 2019
34m
S1: Trials of the Blood Dragon
Josh did some extra credit this week and played and beat Trials of the Blood Dragon. Is this the Blood Dragon 2 sequel we needed? Is this better that the original? Is Last Crusade the best Indiana Jones movie? Find out on this DLC episode of Cast to the Past!
6m Apr 14, 2019
6m
S1 Ep14: Far Cry: Blood Dragon
Neon....Neon Everywhere! Tom and Josh dive into Ubisoft's tribute to the 80's action movies with Far Cry: Blood Dragon. It is as good as they remember? What was some of Tom's favorite references? Did Josh say something we never thought we'd hear come out of his mouth? So put on your gel bracelets and use lots of hairspray, because we got a lot of 80's references for you in this flashback epis...
33m Apr 07, 2019
33m
S1 Ep13: Tony Hawk's Underground
Tom and Josh kickflip into this week's episode to talk about New Jersey's greatest hero Eric Sparrow! What does Gene Simmons, stealing peanuts, and throwing poop in a pool have in common? Find out in this week's XTREME episode of Cast to the Past!   (Episode Recorded 11/27/18) Intro: Mewmore // Clock Town (The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask Remix) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qciJqqPDey4...
41m Mar 24, 2019
41m
S1 Ep12: Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins
HAPPY MAR10 DAY EVERYONE! It's March 10th and that means Josh and Tom are back to talk about EVERYONE'S BOY, WARIO! This is Josh's first time playing Super Mario Land 2. Did He like it? Does Tom suffer from save state abuse? Did you know Mrs. Weasley was in Mama Mia!? All this and more, in this handheld episode of Cast to the Past! (Episode Recorded 8/6/18)  Intro: Mewmore // Clock Town (T...
28m Mar 10, 2019
28m
S1 Ep11: Braid
Do you think video games are a form of art? If so when was the first time you noticed it?  This week Josh and Tom sit down talk about another indie classic, Braid.   Is Braid a perfect piece of art? Did they understand what Jonathan Blow was going for? Is season 9 of The Office good? All this and more in this rewinding episode of Cast to the Past. P.S. Did you know Josh beat Cuphead? (Episo...
51m Feb 24, 2019
51m
S1 Ep10: Super Mario Bros. 3
"Do the Mario! Swing your arms from side to side  Come on, it's time to go. Do the Mario!"  This week Josh and Tom dust of their NES systems and sit down (One of them for the first time) and play Super Mario Bros. 3  Is it the best side scrolling Mario game? Is the Mario All Stars Pack the best HD Remake? Did you know Josh beat Cuphead?  All the hot takes and more in this weeks episode of Ca...
44m Feb 10, 2019
44m
S1 Ep9: Metal Gear Solid: Twin Snakes
(Codec Sounds) Press Select to Start (Codec Sounds) With the recent release of Resident Evil 2 Remake coming out. Josh and Tom are back this week to talk nanomachines in Metal Gear Solid: Twin Snakes. Why is there so much hate for this game? Is it the best HD Remake? How hot is Hell's Kitchen? All this and more in this weeks game breaking episode of Cast to the Past. (Episode Recorded 8/22/...
38m Jan 27, 2019
38m
S1 Ep8: Wrestlemania 2000
The Road to WrestleMania has begun and coming down the ramp is Josh "Yeagerbomb" Yeager and Terrific Tom to make this retrospective tap out. In this episode they discuss why WrestleMania 2000 this is one of the greatest wrestling games to be released, Tom's tag team pitch, and the need for a pudding slider app. (Episode Recorded 8/05/18) Intro: Mewmore // Clock Town (The Legend of Zelda: Maj...
36m Jan 14, 2019
36m
S1 Ep7: 2018 Recap
Happy New Year Listeners! This week, Josh and Tom discuss their Top Games of 2018. Listen to find out if your favorite made the list. As a bonus, they also share their favorite games they've played this year that were released prior to 2018. Intro: Mewmore // Clock Town (The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask Remix)   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qciJqqPDey4   Outro: Mewmore // Zelda Main T...
59m Dec 31, 2018
59m
S1 Ep6: Portal 2
This week Tom and Josh get out their Aperture Science Portable Quantum Tunneling Device and become test subjects as they dive into Valve's Portal 2. Does it still hold up after all these years? Is it a sequel that was needed? Is "Want You Gone" better than "Still Alive"? All this and more, in this weeks experimental episode of A Cast to the Past. (Episode Recorded 8/06/18) Intro: Mewmore //...
44m Dec 16, 2018
44m
S1 Ep5: Super Smash Bros. Brawl
A NEW EPISODE APPROACHING! Tom and Josh talk their way into battle this week, as they discuss the Subspace Emissary in its entirety. Does it still hold up? What is the meaning behind Tabuu? What happens to our boy Wario? Find out in this weeks exciting journey back to 2008. (Note: This episode was recorded before the 11/1/18 Nintendo Direct) Intro: Mewmore // Clock Town (The Legend of Zelda:...
57m Dec 02, 2018
57m
S1 Ep4: Pokemon Yellow
This week, Josh and Tom talk about their time in the Kanto region as they replay Pokemon Yellow. Do they think it's the best of what Kanto has to offer? Or do Red and Blue stand out as the superior versions? Grab your favorite box of cereal, your link cables, and your Gameboy, it's time to battle! (Episode Recorded 9/06/18) Intro: Mewmore // Clock Town (The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask Remi...
34m Nov 04, 2018
34m
S1 Ep3: Gone Home
This weeks episode is a wonderful Trick AND Treat. In the spirit of Halloween, Josh and Tom bring you a retrospective look at Fullbright's Gone Home. Find out what Tom thinks about his first play through of the game, what Josh hopes he doesn't find in the attic, and Becca's thoughts as well. Also, did you know that the movie Twitches is not about steaming games? Intro: Mewmore // Clock Town (T...
40m Oct 21, 2018
40m
S1 Ep2: Guitar Hero 3
Join Josh and Tom as they sit down and discuss the rise and fall Guitar Hero 3. Does it live up to the name Legends of Rock? Who beat Josh in a Guitar Hero Tournament? What does Tom think of Judah and the Lion? Grab your 5 buttoned Les Paul and lets find out! ►Be sure to subscribe for more in-depth gaming history! Follow us on: TWITTER - https://twitter.com/CastToThePast INSTAGRAM - https://ww...
33m Oct 07, 2018
33m
S1 Ep1: Limbo
In the pilot episode for Cast to the Past, Josh shares his thoughts on fireworks, Tom dunks on games released in 2010, and we talk about PlayDead's debut game: LIMBO for the Xbox 360! CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro & Game Background 05:31 - LIMBO's Story and Gameplay 18:50 - Debating LIMBO's Ending 28:51 - LIMBO's Legacy 35:44 - Are Fireworks Overrated? ►Be sure to subscribe for more gaming glory! F...
37m Sep 23, 2018
37m