The holidays are long over, and it's time for the first The Last Cast Episode of 2015! We missed you guys. Let's catch up on Nerd News, ask some Stiff IFs, and play games. Video Games this week: Richie and Christopher attend a fancy, junk food filled event for the video game Evolve. Chris also gets (way) into Sunset Overdrive for Xbox One. Matt tries to stay alive in Dying Light. Tim has been busy acting his ass off, and has some upcoming events: Tough Love Improv and Fan Fiction Comedy (see bel...
Feb 24, 2015•49 min
It's beginning to look a lot like Nerd-mas, and here's our early Christmas Present to you - Episode 35. We discuss Game of the Year awards, The Walking Dead mid-season finale, and drink some 'Nog'. Plus we reminisce over VHS tapes, ah the old days. ...this podcast will self-destruct. Video Games this week: Richie enjoys the indie darling Never Alone. Fibbage by Jackbox Games, the makers behind You Don't Know Jack. Also, maybe surprise game of the year? Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare is aweso...
Dec 10, 2014•51 min
Seems like it's winter already, so bundle up and listen to Episode 34. We have a sexy new game, um, if you find monsters sexy. We discuss tons of new board games and video games, including the Evolve Alpha. So let's dive right in: Lot of new board games this episode: Camel Up, a super simple and fun camel race betting game. Another Kickstarter game arrives in the mail: Among the Stars. The gang also tries out Five Tribes from Days of Wonder, one of our favorite game publishers. Plus: Star Realms...
Nov 17, 2014•1 hr 2 min
Fall is in the air, and we are on the air with Episode 33. Cosy up and listen this week as we discuss our thoughts on Destiny. Catch up with The Last Cast antics, Tim's acting exploits, and Matt is back to LARPing. Who wants a life-sized statue of Wolverine? The town of Edmonton, Alberta is considering honoring our favorite Canadian Hero. Video Games this week: Some of the boys play Destiny (and some don't, sadface Matt), We discuss the merits of the Loot Cave, grinding for gear, and is it even ...
Oct 07, 2014•53 min
Episode 32 finds The Last Cast discussing Marvel. A lot. Marvel Comics, Marvel Movies, Marvel TV Shows. The Marvel Dice Masters game. The tile of the podcast is Marvel related. Even our game this week is Marvel themed. Marvel. The Last Cast tells of our Fan Expo experiences. We didn't get a chance to put together a booth to visit with all you Last Cast fans out there, but we saw a bunch of Casters around the convention. Hope you had fun guys. We touch on some video games (of course): The Last of...
Sep 19, 2014•1 hr 11 min
Back once again! It's episode 31 of The Last Cast! Catch up with the cast after our short summer hiatus. Everything you love - Nerd News, Stiff IFs, and Richie falls to the dark side. In visual media, we discuss the new movie Rise of the Planet of the Apes, and some Jurassic World news. As well, we argue the merits of the hit television show Orphan Black. Most of the cast is getting ready for the Destiny Beta, and Alien: Isolation ...but we'll have to tell you about our feelings on those games a...
Aug 28, 2014•58 min
Nerd stuff with a sports twist this week with Episode 30. Fav finally gets to play a game as T-Mac takes over as gamemaker (ahem, subtle Hunger Games reference, ahem) with a Baseball and Superhero themed game. Lots of news and movie talk of course. We discuss casting news for Star Wars Episode VII and Jurassic World. Also, some Fantasy Casting for a possible He-Man movie. Speaking of Star Wars, if you would like to save the original Mos Espa set from the encroaching sand dunes of Tunisia, we’ll ...
Apr 27, 2014•1 hr 3 min
We have something special for the fans with episode #29… This week The Last Cast competes in Geek Jeopardy, with Richie playing the part of Geek Alex Trebek. Play along and see how well you would do. Suck it Trebek! (just kidding, we love that guy) Be sure to follow us on Twitter (@The_Last_Cast) or at our Facebook page. And if you really want to show your Last Cast love, subscribe to our iTunes podcast channel and give us a review. We want to hear your feedback! ...this podcast will self-destru...
Apr 04, 2014•42 min
You're gonna love how nuts episode #28 is boys and girls! This week we tackle the behemoth Titanfall, and how it compares to the other FPS games out there. Christopher braved the midnight release for Microsoft's big new game, and it was a good party. But then, well, Xbox Live goes down for launch day. Sadface. Matt gets an early look at Elder Scrolls Online and tells us about his experiences back in Tamriel. Spoiler: he's thrilled. Richie, however, isn't thrilled with PlayStation 4's Thief. We a...
Mar 21, 2014•1 hr 13 min
Back once again nerd world, we are coming at you with Episode 27: Potions 11. It's a host-full episode, and we have lots of cool geeky stuff to talk about. In movies, we discuss much-loved The Lego Movie, and The Cast is mixed about the new RoboCop. Tell us what you think about the PG remake of one of the all-time classic gritty sci-fi movies by sending us a message on Twitter. Tim tells us about New 52 - Detective Comics #27 where Batman gives up the black for a new white costume. The cast play...
Mar 01, 2014•1 hr
We got something special for the fans this episode! Special guest host - Wordburglar (Sean Jordan) joins in on the geeky fun. You gotta check out Burg’s latest album: Welcome to Cobra Island. This week, we discuss the return of Peter Parker, and the re-launch of The Amazing Spider-man along with the new Amazing Spider-man 2 movie comoing out this summer. We reminisce about old-school sports video games. And speaking of old-school, remember when we all used to read magazines? No? Heavy Metal? Ah,...
Jan 22, 2014•46 min
Happy 2014 Nerd World! Welcome back to The Last Cast on Earth podcast with Episode #25. The cast had a much needed break for the holidays, and we are back and excited to discuss all the cool happenings in the Geek Universe. Plus, Christmas loot! Over the holidays Matt swooned for the Doctor, and creates a new Christmas holiday tradition with the Doctor Who Christmas special The Time of the Doctor. We check in with Nerd News: The word of the year for 2013? Because. Why? Because words. Plus, what ...
Jan 10, 2014•54 min
It's our "24" Eh! Us Canadian hosers like the "Two-Four" don't'cha'know. Come have a cold one and hear some Nerd News, sit with us for some Stiff Ifs, and relax with laughs and geeky good times. Speaking of Canada, we even talk about curling. Well, Will Ferrell as Ron Burgundy pitching Anchorman 2 in every which way he can. Did you buy you a Cards Against Humanity set during the Black Friday sale? Lots more Boardgames to plug: Story War, Gloom, Once Upon a Time, and Machine of Death (Richie's Ki...
Dec 10, 2013•53 min
Back at you in stunning Stereophonic sound is The Last Cast on Earth – Episode 23 – No Relation! (no relation to Toronto's worldwide embarrassment of a Mayor, ahem) We at The Last Cast don't often get political: but we just can't let the week go by without at least mentioning Rob Ford, the crack-smoking Mayor of Toronto. Speaking of illicit drugs - we play: "Is that the nickname of a street drug, or is that a super-hero?" Also, our thoughts on the Hot Topic Hot Button Issue, San Francisco's BatK...
Nov 20, 2013•49 min
The Last Cast celebrates it's first birthday! Our anniversary Episode #22 is jam packed with goodness. Laughs and sadness, Movies and games. Beeps and boops. Scary Good Games and Horrifyingly Bad games. This week Matt Jemmett discusses his haunting background. Blizzard's new game Hearthstone has it's claws in Christopher. Of course Tim is first in line for Batman: Arkham Origins. Plus, Richie nerds-out on Fonts, yes Fonts. Then we get nostalgic with discontinued Collectable Cards, not to mention...
Oct 30, 2013•57 min
The Last Cast rolls out the 21 Episode salute! Well, it's Episode #21 at least. The cast talks some tech this week: Steam Machines anyone? How do you feel about the iOS 7 update for your iPhone? We'll tell you how we feel about all that and more. This week Matt Jemmett comes at us via Skype from Alberta Canada, sounding a little like a robot. Richie and Bebop visit the Science Centre for IFLS (I fucking Love Science) Toronto, an event you WILL be jealous of when you hear about how much fun they ...
Oct 04, 2013•51 min
The Last Cast on Earth is back in your face with Episode #20! Since this our "dos equis" episode, we revisit one of our most popular games with: "20 Twenty themed movies for 20". We play (and love) the 7 Wonders boardgame. We weep a little at the beginning of Last of Us on PlayStation 3. We watch Riddick and wrap ourselves in the nostalgia (can we be nostalgic for a franchise last out in 2004?) Our favorite video games this week? - Saints Row 4 (Dubstep gun FTW!) and Plants versus Zombies 2. We ...
Sep 18, 2013•55 min
Welcome to all new and old fans to a VERY special Episode #19 of The Last Cast on Earth. We discuss our amazing experience with our clubhouse at Fan Expo 2013. We had awesome interviews and lots of interesting guests and fans stop by the booth all weekend. This episode: Vera Baby talks about her career as an Alt Model and Professional cosplayer. We talk with Canada Post about the upcoming release of the Superman Stamp collection. Matt meets up with Nathan Fillion, Tim meets TV's superman Dean Ca...
Sep 02, 2013•55 min
Can you believe it? It's Episode 18! Get excited geek peeps!! This week we (heatedly) discuss Batman vs. Superman. We have a Last Cast outing to an exclusive early screening of We're the Millers with the very funny Jason Sudeikis and the gorgeous Jennifer Aniston. Also, fair warning: a lot of unfortunate Kerbals died in Kerbal Space Program during the making of this episode. Plus Evil Dead revisited, we crush on Where's My Water and of course talk about the new Doctor Who, Peter Capaldi. The gam...
Aug 10, 2013•59 min
Nerds and Nerdettes, we’re back with episode seventeen! This week: Tim preforms a Star Wars soliloquy (yes, Star Wars as done by William Shakespeare, performed by Tim MacLean). Matt discusses a marathon LARPing session with Nero Canada. Movies: Pacific Rim. Games: BioShock Infinite, Clash of Clans, Angry Birds Star Wars II. Then we play Heavy Mental: Metal bands playing epic movie score renditions. How cool is that?! ...this podcast will self-destruct. The Last Cast, cast: Richie Favalaro. Chris...
Jul 07, 2013•1 hr 4 min
Aw, it's our Sweet Sixteen episode. How are we celebrating? With a chat with one of our childhood heroes Lion-O! Well, the voice actor for Lion-O, Larry Kenney of the 80's version of Thundercats! Plus, we discuss movies: Monsters University, World War Z, and Man of Steel, and games (of course). The cast plays Zombeginnings ...name the outbreak movie origin story. And of course, some more awesome Stiff Ifs. ...this podcast will self-destruct. The Last Cast, cast: Richie Favalaro. Christopher Coey...
Jun 27, 2013•54 min
Our first Best-Of episode! How do you like the Stiff-Ifs each week? We hear you love them. This episode has all the best IFs from each of the episodes so far. So sit back down and enjoy some tall, cold stiff ones. ...this podcast will self-destruct. The Last Cast, cast: Richie Favalaro. Christopher Coey. Matthew Jemmett. Tim Maclean. Joshua Manchuk. Please Stand By.
Jun 12, 2013•1 hr 11 min
We took a short hiatus and we're back fully charged nerd peeps! This week we share our Gamertags and Gamer-handles with the fans, so let's plays some games friends. Nerd News tells us Avengers 2 information leaking out of Marvel. We talk about the big new summer movies: Iron Man 3, Star Trek Into Darkness. Shout-outs to Sid Meier, Max Brooks and Steven Spielberg. Then we play the "80's cartoon intro" challenge. Play along! ...this podcast will self-destruct. The Last Cast, cast: Richie Favalaro....
May 31, 2013•1 hr 5 min
Eerie number 13 Geek Crowd! How does The Last Cast celebrate the horror that is the number 13? Of course we go all out with a fantastic guest host - Bill Turnbull from the awesome TV show: Todd and the Book of Pure Evil! Find out our tips on How to Survive a Horror Movie, should you find yourself in an evil-type situation. We play "Famous Last Words" where we guess film titles from clips of unfortunate soon-to-be-dead characters. If that's not enough, we also discuss Injustice: Gods Among Us. Ch...
Apr 19, 2013•1 hr 9 min
It's our dirty dozen episode Nerd Fans! We have a BIG treat this week - fellow geeks and uber-rockstars Marianas Trench talk with us about their favorite Video Games!! (spoiler: they play a LOT of Halo) Also this week - the cast discusses The Evil Dead remake, and how to lasso an 'asternoid'. Tim becomes a real life superhero! We play "Name the Game" audio challenge for early 90's arcade game. Plus: Tomb Raider, Fire Emblem, Luigi's Mansion, Marvel Ultimate Alliance, more SimCity. ...this podcas...
Apr 14, 2013•1 hr 2 min
Happy Spring Nerd Friends! This week the cast goes to Toronto Comicon where we interview Captain Canuck from the upcoming animated web-series! Then we go to Snakes and Lattes to play some Board Games. Matt ventures to Las Vegas and geeks-out on slots. We discuss dating Super Heroes, and who are the top Villains of all time? Also, Kickstarter problems, and then some more Board Games...Kittens in a Blender? Ya, that’s a real game. Oh, and lots of other geek stuff ...this podcast will self-destruct...
Mar 23, 2013•55 min
We're back true geek believers! This week we talk about games, lots of games. Board games, video games, you name it. The Cast played Zombicide, which is bad-ass, Power Grid, Space Team, and we are addicted to Dungelot. Wow! Great week. Plus, the number four. Also, Tim has a, drunken, blast at Mardi Gras. Drive-thru Daiquiris anyone? AND don’t miss: The Ten Ten-themed clips, for Ten movie trivia game ...this podcast will self-destruct. The Last Cast, cast: Richie Favalaro. Christopher Coey. Matth...
Mar 05, 2013•55 min
Hope you all had a geeky Valentine's Day! This week we play our own little Role Playing Game, in character (sort of). We discuss Aliens and Zombies and Super Heroes (of course). Josh moves into his new crib, Richie zones out on some Video Games, Tim reads some more comics, and the whole cast has tons of fun (as usual). Enjoy nerds! ...this podcast will self-destruct. The Last Cast, cast: Richie Favalaro. Christopher Coey. Matthew Jemmett. Danny Kid. Tim Maclean. Joshua Manchuk. Please Stand By.
Feb 15, 2013•1 hr 3 min
So good to have you back again Nerd-fans! This week we hold the first annual Last Cast Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster Competition. Then, if we're still standing... we discuss shoe cobbling, Star Wars Episode VII director J.J. Abrams. Tim has a Killer Clown nightmare, Richie plays with Zombies and there's lots of other awesome stuff ...this podcast will self-destruct. The Last Cast, cast: Richie Favalaro. Christopher Coey. Matthew Jemmett. Danny Kid. Tim Maclean. Joshua Manchuk. Please Stand By.
Feb 02, 2013•1 hr 5 min
Hello and Happy 2013 Nerd peeps! The Last Cast is back for our first podcast of the New Year. This episode we talk about the Monopoly controversy, and changes to the Spider-Man universe. We also discuss Obama's Death Star plans, the upcoming new Video Game Console generation and some other cool and geeky stuff ...this podcast will self-destruct. The Last Cast, cast: Richie Favalaro. Christopher Coey. Matthew Jemmett. Danny Kid. Tim Maclean. Joshua Manchuk. Please Stand By.
Jan 18, 2013•54 min
