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Art World: Whitehot Magazine with Noah BeckerChella Man x Susan ChenChella Man and Susan Chen are guest hosts: NONPROFIT SILVER ART PROJECTS WELCOMES 25 ARTISTS TO ITS SECOND ANNUAL ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCY COHORT AT THE WORLD TRADE CENTER, NEW YORK CITY
2021 Residency Program to focus on Social Justice and Activism, with support from Mentors-in-Residence Hank Willis Thomas/For Freedoms, Tourmaline, and Chella Man
Nearly 700 applications were received in a month long open call. The selection committee included accomplished art world professionals: Isolde Brielmaier, Kimberly Drew, Chella Man, Hall Rockefeller, Hank Willis Thomas, and Tourmaline
Co-founders of Silver Art Projects, Cory Silverstein and Joshua Pulman. Courtesy Silver Art Projects. Photo by: Joe Woolhead.
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2022-04-0124 min
Chocolate Baddie Show: Mary's MusikEpisode 14: Issa Vibe (RapCrush Interview)Mary Jhay gives some songs from her "Issa Vibe" #BaddieBangerz playlist featuring artists like Lizzo, Young Devyn, Y.K Supe, and more.
Music reaction and reviews for Tazz Da Doll "Throw Some Money" and Drew Fazion's new single "Spacious."
Plus Mary Jhay sits down with rising artist RapCrush and she discussed working with other Chicago artists like Chella H, Stunt Taylor, and more!
2021-06-042h 00
Can't Feel The Heat- Unofficial Coachella PodcastCoachella’s relationship to the Coachella Valley, Arcade Fire and the most animated artist on the last lineup with Angel ChavezAngel Chavez is an entrepreneur from the Coachella Valley and the creator behind the No. 1 Coachella channel on YouTube with more than 100 videos dedicated to the festival. This episode includes the news of Riverside County’s top health official signing the order to cancel the event in April because of the pandemic. Co-hosts Tom Nash and Vanessa Franko talk with Angel about the void in the Coachella Valley since the festival hasn’t happened since April 2019 as well as its economic impact in the region. We also catch up with Angel about his recent video interview with Drew Thomas, who directe...
2021-02-1848 min
OtiumFMDrew Coffman: Leonardo Da Vinci, Roam Community, Nostalgia (V1)In this episode, we talk with Drew Coffman, who is an optimist interested in the connections between creativity, technology and true meaning.As someone who has been on Twitter for a very long time, Drew is in multiple circles from Tech Twitter, to Roam Twitter, and many other things that captures his attention. His YouTube channel (aptly named Drew Coffman), has videos about Roam Research from a beginner's point of view, trying to understand the different features that the tool has.We talked about:Roam's community and how that is a hidden feature of...
2020-11-201h 42
Argue the TossAdventureX 2019After a couple of virus-related delays (that's the biological kind, not the computer kind), this fortnight's episode of Argue the Toss has finally arrived. This week Chella and Drew recount their favourite experiences from this year's , the UK's only convention dedicated to narrative-driven gaming.
2019-11-1633 min
Argue the TossEl Camino - A Breaking Bad Movie reviewSix years after we watched Jesse Pinkman crash through the chain-link gates of his prison in Todd Alquist's car, we finally find out what happened to him next in the Breaking Bad epilogue movie, El Camino. Drew and Chella are here to discuss whether it's a worthwhile addition to the Breaking Bad legacy, or just a case of gilding the lily.
2019-11-0134 min
Argue the TossFrom the Archives: Hereditary Vs. The VVitchDue to some technical difficulties, we are unable to bring you a new episode of Argue The Toss this week. Instead, please enjoy one of our favourites from the archives - a horror movie showdown, just in time for Hallowe'en (even if it was originally recorded in July 2018). We'll be back on schedule soon, and there'll be a brand-new episode for you in two weeks. In the long-awaited third installment of our "Completely Unseasonal Theme Episodes" series, this week Argue The Toss goes full horror with a double-bill of scary movies, four months from Hallowe'en. Chella and Drew have been...
2019-10-1846 min
Argue the TossThe appeal of playing a game as an angry gooseUntitled Goose Game is the indie title that everyone honking on social media and sharing their best moments as a malicious goose. Drew & Chella discuss the new game from House House, which takes Hitman style gameplay to a quiet, English village.
2019-10-0526 min
TitanTalk: The Titans PodcastAqualadCharles Skaggs & Jesse Jackson are back to discuss "Aqualad", the fourth episode from Season 2 of the DC Universe series Titans, featuring the introductions of Drew Van Acker as Aqualad, Chella Man as Jericho, Mayko Nguyen as Adeline Kane, and Ann Magnuson as Jillian! Find us here: Twitter: @TitanTalkCast @CharlesSkaggs @JesseJacksonDFW Facebook: facebook.com/TitanTalkPodcast Email: TitanTalkCast@gmail.com Listen and subscribe to us in Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!
2019-09-301h 09
Argue the TossDiscussing Sam Barlow's Telling LiesSam Barlow's Her Story brought FMV games out of the shadows and demonstrated that they could work, with careful casting and good writing. Telling Lies is a bigger budget version of Her Story, using the same mechanics, but adding more characters and some new features. Drew and Chella discuss the game, how it differs from Her Story and how it exposes their different playing styles.
2019-09-2031 min
Argue the TossThe must watch films and must play games for autumn 2019Back after the summer, mid-season break, Drew and Chella discuss the big releases coming for autumn and winter 2019. The ATTeam looks at films and games, covering geese, all the Hollywood cheekbones and more than a smattering of horror.
2019-09-0633 min
Argue the TossMarvel Phase 4 First Impressions; Also Star TrekSpider-Man: Far From Home has brought the wildly successful third phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe to a close. Where can the franchise even go from here? Oh, Phase 4? Yeah, OK, that makes a lot of sense actually. Don't know why we didn't think of that. San Diego Comic-Con was last week and Marvel dropped the whole phase on us in a flurry of announcements, and the ATTeam, never the type to shy away from a very obvious choice of topic for the podcast, recorded a podcast on that topic, which - coincidentally enough - you can listen to from...
2019-07-2641 min
Argue the TossGame design and teen drama in Taskmaster and Sex EducationDrew and Chella catch up to find out what each other have been watching this summer. Not the big summer blockbusters at the cinema, but indie films, a gameshow and a bit of Netflix. Drew discusses a comedy gameshow that demonstrates some interesting approaches to game design. And Chella looks at the new generation of teen comedy dramas, which manage to avoid the problems of classic teen films from the likes of John Hughes.
2019-07-1238 min
Argue the TossBest games using unreliable narratorsJordan Erica Webber joins the Argue the Cast Team to discuss the use of unreliable narrators in videogames. From the twist ending in games like Bioshock, to the deliberate use of a character with something to hide in Her Story, games like to employ this narrative technique with varying degrees of success.
2019-06-2827 min
Argue the TossE3 2019The ATTeam has analysed all the E3 2019 games from the press conferences and picked their favourites. Most people expected to be the year publishers held back their big announcements and waited for the new consoles we know are imminent. But that’s not how it went down. The list of E3 2019 games is pretty solid. Nintendo announced a new and Animal Crossing and there were some surprise entries in every press conference, alongside some familiar series sequels. With so many to choose from, the Argue the Toss team had a tough time whittling it down to the . But for the lo...
2019-06-1534 min
Argue the TossRepresenting dark skins in games with Xalavier NelsonIn a special episode, recorded at art and games festival, Feral Vector, nestled in a wooded valley in Yorkshire, England, the ATTeam chat to surreal LARP organiser and unstoppable indie game developer, Xalavier Nelson. The main topic is the representation of dark skin in videogames. It's not always successful, but Xalavier praised Mortal Kombat XI for getting right. He's also on the show to tell stories of Texas dust storms, tales from the game dev frontline and also remind us that Drew is awesome. Post credit music, we also have some Feral Vector footage to give an insight into what...
2019-05-3136 min
Argue the TossSix films that should be gamesThe new John Wick film is out this week and Mike Bithell recently announced that he's working on John Wick Hex, a game based on the films. This got the ATTeam thinking about films they'd like to see as games and how they would work. There's a tradition of movie/game tie-ins, but they're often lacklustre marketing opportunities, with the occasional gem, such as The Chronicles of Riddick. Drew and Chella discuss the films that should be games, taking us from time loop adventures to mermen.
2019-05-1930 min
Argue the TossAvengers: Endgame is a tremendous cinematic fete, despite its flaws10 years of storytelling and 22 films come together in Avengers: Endgame, Marvel's grand cinematic project, the like of which has never been done before. Drew and Chella get into it on this episode. It's a tremendous fete, which largely pays off, but it's not without some flaws.
2019-05-031h 09
Argue the TossFalconry, cyberpunk and Norwegian noir - must play games 2019Falcon Age released yesterday, kicking off the 2019 releases in superb style. Drew and Chella discuss the games they're looking forward to in 2019. A mix of AAA blockbusters and smaller indie projects - find out what's piqued the interest of the Argue the Toss team and tell them your most anticipated.
2019-04-1141 min
Argue the TossJordan Peele's new horror, Us, looks at the monster withinGet Out made a splash on the horror scene, in 2017, and that's saying something, as 2018 was also a pretty stellar year for the genre, with the VVitch, A Quiet Place and Hereditary all coming out. Regardless, Jordan Peele's follow up, Us, stars Lupita Nyongo and expectations are high. Fortunately, Peele doesn't disappoint and delivers another stunning social horror that leaves you thinking. Drew and Chella discuss the themes, the horror references and all the things, in this episode of Argue the Toss.
2019-03-2956 min
Towelite TalkEpisode 128 - Back in the SaddleLike the cowboys of Yor, Chris and Casey are back in the saddle again. The podcasting saddle that is. A brand new episode filled with guitar twangs, spittoons, and the occasional saloon brawl are coming your way!
Intro
Radio Public Plug
Marvel TV & Movies
Disney/Marvel & Fox merger finalized
New mutants may go to Hulu
James Gunn is back for GotG 3
Florence Pugh cast as “rival” BW movie
DC TV & Movies
Ezra Miller and Grant Morrison to write The Flash
The Suicide Squad to be total reboot
Chella Man cast as J...
2019-03-2130 min
Argue the TossCaptain Marvel is the female superhero we wanted 10 years agoCaptain Marvel is the first female led film from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), so people are genuinely excited in both positive and negative ways. Drew and Chella discuss the film and establish how much space cat is too much space cat. Where does Captain Marvel sit among the rest of the MCU? And is it a patch on DC's Wonder Woman? All these questions answered in one burning hot episode of Argue the Toss.
2019-03-1549 min
Argue the TossNightflyers is a horror without any scaresNightflyers is a SyFy produced show based on the 1980s novella by George R. R. Martin, he of Game of Thrones fame. It was recently picked up by Netflix and the blurb tells us, “with humankind's future at stake, a group of scientists and a powerful telepath venture into the void aboard a spaceship full of secrets.” It's a sci-fi show that borrows too heavily from other things and fails to do the horror well, but it's not all bad. Drew & Chella discuss.
2019-02-2844 min
Argue the TossThe best video game remakesDrew & Chella discuss video game remakes and remasters, inspired by Drew's latest dalliances with Resident Evil 2, Spyro and others. It turns out that remakes aren't as new as we might first think, but began with ports from arcades to the very first home gaming machines. What makes a good remake and how many of them are in the Resident Evil series? It's all covered right here.
2019-02-1541 min
Argue the TossBandersnatch is cool, but not goodDrew and Chella discuss Bandersnatch, the latest episode of Black Mirror to hit Netflix and the streaming service's latest brush with interactive TV. Bandersnatch is an interesting experience that's divided opinion. For those familiar with interactive fiction, it's going over old ground, but presenting it to a new audience as if it's just invented this clever new thing. For those who aren't familiar with interactive media, Bandersnatch is a bold new step into the future of TV entertainment. So which is it?
2019-02-0146 min
Argue the TossSpider-Man into the Spider-Verse could be the best Spider-Man thingKicking off season 5 with a review of Spider-Man into the Spider-Verse, the Sony picture made in association with Marvel. Complicated cinematic rights aside, Spider-Verse delivers a first class superhero film and arguably the best Spider-Man offering to date. The Argue the Toss team have lots to discuss, from the visual style to the great cast, story and Easter eggs. Very minor spoiler at 28 mins.
2019-01-1835 min
2018-12-201h 07
Argue the TossThis is not a review of the Ballad of Buster ScruggsYou know a Coen brothers film when you see one, but what are the magic ingredients? Don't move, Drew & Chella are unpacking the secret right now, right here (or wherever you are). This is not a review of the new Coen brothers film, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, for reasons that will be revealed in this episode. However, Buster Scruggs is discussed in a completely spoiler-free episode.
2018-12-0636 min
Argue the TossTeenage runaways drama for Life is Strange 2Drew & Chella discuss Life is Strange 2 and the first episode of this brand new story. It's a dramatic opening, but a return to familiar Life is Strange territory, making it the perfect mix for episode one. Spoiler warning is announced halfway through, before we delve into plot details and player choices.
2018-11-2349 min
Argue the TossThe most Gothic games everThis week, Drew and Chella are joined by special guests, Emily Marlow and Lauren Nixon, two academics from Sheffield Gothic, at Sheffield University, England. The topic? Gothic in games. It's Halloween, so draw close to the fire and settle down for a special edition of Argue the Toss. Let us take you on a journey through graveyards, castles and the back streets of New Orleans, with a short stop in Mexico and Japan. Join us for a chat with these two queens of all things Gothic and games, including the definitive list of the most Gothic games ever.
2018-10-311h 20
Argue the TossFilm review - Bad Times at the El RoyaleDrew and Chella discuss neo-noir Bad Times at the El Royale. The stylish situational thriller pits a stunning ensemble cast against each other on one rainy night at the El Royale hotel.
2018-10-2638 min
Argue the TossSpider-man swings back into console landThis week Drew & Chella are hanging around to talk web-slinging and catching bad guys in New York. Spider-man is back, after a few duff games. This time, things are looking better, but will it be enough to woo the ATTeam? They're a tough crowd, but if anyone can, Spider-man can. Yeah, so, we promise no superhero themed poetry.
2018-09-2734 min
Argue the TossWhich five games define you?Jumping on that internet meme, Drew & Chella are chatting about the five games they'd give to someone to represent their taste or something about themselves. Narrowing it down to five is hard. Do you pick your favourites or the ones you've played most? Wait, what about that one that you played all summer because that person you wanted to impress liked it and it always takes you back to that place? The ATTeam didn't come up with a sound strategy, they just winged it, but they've got their five each. What does it say about them? One shouldn't dwell on...
2018-09-1742 min
Argue the TossThe Evolution of film and TV robotsDue to scheduling clashes, there is no new episode of Argue the Toss this week. Instead, we revisit an episode from Season 3, where Drew and Chella discuss robots in film and TV. Back in Season 3, there were a lot of robot-based things being released. From examinations of robots and what it means to be human in Humans and Her, to our paranoia of being replaced or usurped by robots with their own motivations, in West World and Ex Machina. This show also discusses the idea of the robot sidekick, from Forbidden Planet through to Star Wars. For all robot things...
2018-08-3143 min
Argue the TossGoing beyond DnD: tabletop roleplaying discussionDrew and Chella share a bit of background on how they met, which leads to a long discussion of tabletop roleplaying games. There's more to tabletop than just DnD, so this episode looks at the breadth of games, discusses how to set up a group and what there is to love about rolling dice with other geeks.
2018-08-1755 min
Argue the TossMission: Impossible Fallout sees Tom Cruise go Nathan DrakeMission: Impossible - Fallout is the sixth in the Mission: Impossible series and it goes all out on Tom Cruise stunts. It even goes a bit Uncharted in the end. Drew and Chella enjoyed Fallout, but where does it rank in the grand scheme of Mission: Impossible films? Only one way to find out.
2018-08-0343 min
Argue the TossThe evolution of stealth gamesDishonored, Metal Gear Solid, The Last of Us and Batman all have something in common; they're all stealth games of one kind or another. Drew and Chella discuss the new breed of stealth games, compared to the pure stealth titles of yore, such as Splinter Cell. What makes a good stealth game and which ones do it best? These are just some of the questions answered in this episode of Argue the Toss.
2018-07-2030 min
Argue the TossSummer horror special with The Witcher and HereditaryHereditary is the horror film that's getting all the buzz at the cinema this summer. And from the same production company, A24, The Witch hit Netflix UK in the last few weeks. Drew and Chella discuss both films, which share more than just the A24 brand. One film successfully creates a tense atmosphere of psychological horror and paranoia, but the other isn't quite so successful.
2018-07-0545 min
Argue the TossGuns, dystopia, more guns - it must be E3 2018The games industry descended on LA for E3 2018, where publishers showed all the games. Drew and Chella discuss the big publisher conferences and pick their highlights.
2018-06-2150 min
Argue the TossDo we need the Han Solo back story or is a bit of mystery nice?Another day and another Star Wars film, it seems. This week the Argue the Toss team is discussing Solo, the latest in the expanded Star Wars universe. The film didn't do well at the box office, but was it unfairly judged or is it really not worth a watch? Drew & Chella give their verdict.
2018-06-1435 min
Argue the TossIs a happy ending too much to ask from video games?Leading on from the Royal Wedding, in the UK, last weekend, Drew & Chella get to wondering about video game weddings. And when they couldn't think of many that weren't really negative experiences for the bride, they try to find games with a happily ever after. Today's AAA games rarely do happy endings, if ever. The Argue the Toss team discuss the ones that do and why there are so few. They get through the whole episode without once singing The Doors, so there is that.
2018-05-2231 minArgue the TossInfinity WarWar! What is it good for? Absolutely nothing. How much of it is there? Infinity. After an already pretty endless hype train, Marvel have finally released Infinity War, which - spoilers - actually does not continue on for infinity. Though at 149 minutes, it does get closer to delivering on its title than The NeverEnding Story. The ATTeam have been to see the latest battle royale featuring nearly the entire MCUniverse, and return with well-considered, correct opinions which you may now use to replace in your head all other criticisms and analyses that you have previously listened to or read. If...
2018-05-1151 min
Argue the TossIndie games we played and loved at EGX RezzedDrew and Chella went to , in London and discuss the roundup of games they played. It’s a Very Special Episode of , but don’t worry, that doesn’t mean we’re going to spend the whole thing delivering a heavy-handed moral message about drugs or bullying or anything. No, it’s Very Special because this week, Argue The Toss has been on the road. And by this week, I mean last week. Last weekend. By which I mean the weekend before the most recent weekend. So actually, more like two weeks ago now. Anyway, point is, we’ve been a place. And t...
2018-05-0149 min
Argue the TossWes Anderson's Isle of Dogs charms and offendsWes Anderson doesn't have a clean record when it comes to representing people of colour well, but Isle of Dogs is his worst yet. If you can overlook the cultural appropriation, colour coding and white saviour, it's a charming film with beautiful animation. Drew & Chella get into it with their latest film review.
2018-04-1131 min
Argue the TossLeading Ladies Rule the Big ScreenIt's been a month of female-led media, so Drew and Chella are diving in with reviews of A Wrinkle in Time, Annihilation and the latest Tomb Raider film, which reboots the films by being an adaptation of the rebooted games. These films have more in common than it seems, as they are all adaptations, all feature female protagonists and all focus on lost male figures. Some are more successful than others, oh and there are flamingos.
2018-03-3055 min
Argue the TossWhy doesn't Jessica Jones ever get drunk?Drew and Chella discuss the new season of Jessica Jones - new characters, return of old ones and some dodgy dialogue. Released on International Women's Day and directed entirely by women, season 2 of Jessica Jones has high expectations upon it. Does it hold up, so far? Tune in to find out.
2018-03-1533 min
Argue the TossBlack Panther - best Marvel film everThis week on Argue the Toss, comics aficionado, writer, and all-round wonderful human being Corey Brotherson makes a record-breaking third guest appearance, beating the previous two-appearance record holder, Corey Brotherson. He joins Chella and Drew to discuss Marvel's newest Cinematic Universe entry Black Panther, the first black-led Marvel film (except Blade, if you count that, which we don't, even though it's good (it's definitely brilliant, Chella, I assume you agree and don't even *think* of editing this bit out if you don't like it)). Did they like it? Did it live up to the increased expectations? Was the McDonald's still...
2018-03-021h 02
Argue the TossControl systems in Shadow of the Colossus and CelesteThis started as a podcast episode about Shadow of the Colossus, but turned into Drew and Chella discussing control systems. The remake of Team Ico's Shadow of the Colossus hit PS4 last week and Chella finally got to play it. So Drew and Chella compare notes on the game. Then Drew talks about a new pixel art platformer called Celeste.
2018-02-1632 min
Argue the TossMost wanted games of 2018Drew and Chella pick the must play games of 2018. Shadow of the Colossus kicks things off, followed by big hitters like Red Dead Redemption 2 and Bayonetta 3, as well as the Vampyr, the latest from Life is Strange developer, Dontnod. The team also investigate the potential indie hits of the year, with Mosaic and Where the Water Tastes Like Wine making the list, along with an unnamed goose.
2018-01-1833 min
Argue the TossS4|E1: Bright reviewBright is the new Will Smith vehicle from Netflix. This buddy cop movie combines magic, elves and orcs in modern day L.A. Critics hate it, audiences kinda love it, but now it's time to find out what the ATTeam, Drew and Chella think.
2018-01-0436 min
Argue the TossStar Wars The Last Jedi spoiler-free reviewSpoiler-free review of Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Drew and Chella get into it on the latest in the Skywalker saga. Very clear spoiler wall dropped at the end of the main review - listen on for the full discussion with spoilers, for those who have already watched the film. The Last Jedi has been dividing critics and fans, but will it divide the Argue the Toss team? Only one way to find out.
2017-12-1958 min
Argue the TossBest games of 2017 awardsDust off your tux or evening gown; it's time for the Tossers 2017. The Argue the Toss games of the year 2017 have been discussed and decided. Drew and Chella announce the winners of everything from Best Art, Biggest Surprise and Best Writing to, of course, Best Game of 2017. All decisions are final, but you can give us yours in the comments.
2017-12-061h 07
Argue the TossDiscussing DC's dull Justice League team upDrew and Chella get into the latest from DC, with a full review of Justice League. Here be spoilers, so go and see it first and then the Argue the Toss team will meet you back here. The ATTeam also discuss Star Trek Discovery, including the mid-season finale. This is a spoiler-free look at the new Trek. Let us know what you think of Justice League and whether Discovery is pushing your Star Trek buttons.
2017-11-2237 min
Argue the TossFun with Odyssey and OriginsDrew and Chella talk about Mario Odyssey, Assassin's Creed Origins and discuss the latest violent trailers for The Last of Us II and Detroit: Become Human.
2017-11-0940 min
Argue the TossS3|E22: 10 Best Buffy EpisodesInto every generation, there is a chosen one. One podcast in all the world. They alone will wield the strength and skill to cast judgement; to declare which of all the Buffy the Vampire Slayer episodes is the best. They are Argue the Toss. And they are here to deliver the ultimate list - the 10 best Buffy episodes ever.
2017-11-041h 10Argue the TossBlade Runner 2049 carries all the mistakes of 80s cyberpunkDrew and Chella Argue the Toss about Blade Runner 2049 - the sequel to the iconic cyberpunk original. The film that didn't need a sequel now has one and it's largely a success. The ATTeam get into the bits that work and the missed opportunities. It's not perfect, but it gets a lot right. This is a full review, so the spoiler wall drops around 10 minutes in.
2017-10-091h 04
Argue the TossIT movie reviewDrew and Chella review IT, the latest Stephen King adaptation. A film that's sure to confirm everyone's fear of clowns and love of 80s kids on bikes movies. Also in this episode, the ATTeam discuss the games Heat Signature and arthouse indie Islands: Non-places. Plus, Chella recommends a new podcast from the Welcome to Night Vale team, Alice isn't Dead.
2017-10-0942 min
Argue the TossIs Uncharted: The Lost Legacy the best Uncharted? Argue the Toss decidesDrew and Chella briefly discuss the fallout of the latest Pewdiepie disaster, before moving on to much better and brighter things. It's the Uncharted: The Lost Legacy episode, where the Argue the Toss duo discuss all things Chloe and Nadine. Uncharted without Nathan Drake? The verdict.
2017-09-1936 min
Argue the TossNetflix The Defenders ReviewIt's finally here - the big crossover we've been waiting on forever, ever since the first season of Daredevil dropped way, way back in... 2015? Jesus, was it really only two years ago? They've done six series in that time? That can't be... OK, well, it feels a lot longer, which is the important thing. This week, Argue The Toss is here to review Marvel's l- no, sorry, I can't get over that. That can't be right. Daredevil came out, like, forever ago. No, it's fine, I'll drop it, but... right? I'm not the only one who thinks this? Anyway, the...
2017-09-0239 min
Argue the TossTwo mysterious tales in Tacoma and HellbladeThere's a new Argue The Toss. There's a new Argue The Toss? No there isn't. He's lying. Don't listen to him. It's about a space station. It's not JUST about a space station. Who drank the last of my milk? It's about other things too. But there's a space station in it! No there isn't. That's not an argument, you're just being contrarian. No I'm not. Seriously, who drank my milk? I was saving that. There's other things in it apart from the space station. No there aren't. Give it a rest, Barry! There's Norse mythology as well. I don't k...
2017-08-1742 min
Argue the TossThor Ragnarok takes the crown at San Diego Comic on 2017It's trailer time again, as Drew and Chella select their favourite trailers from San Diego Comic Con 2017. The best of Marvel and DC, as well as some hot new Netflix offerings make the grade. If your favourite isn't mentioned, you can register your complaint at @ArgueTheCast. Discussed in this episode: Dirk Gently, Bright, Star Trek: Discovery, The Defenders, Justice League, Thor Ragnarok, Jigsaw, Doctor Who
2017-07-3145 min
Argue the TossS3|E15: Zombie Legacy of George A. RomeroOn hearing of George A. Romero's passing this week, the nerds assembled at ATT HQ for a special episode honouring his legacy. Drew and Chella talk zombies, from Night of the Living Dead to Shaun of the Dead, Resident Evil and beyond. Jane Austen even gets a mention - all zombies are accounted for, so tune in. NB: The film Chella couldn't remember is Kiss Me Deadly
2017-07-1955 min
Argue the TossBaby DriverThis week the ATTeam have been to the cinema again to see Baby Driver, the new film by noted geek director Edgar Wright. Join them for a post-film discussion all about rock and roll, funk and soul, gender roles and cruise control. There are two ways to use an iPod. One way is to fill it with an amazing selection of hand-picked tracks and playlists, put your earbuds in, turn the volume right up and use it like a metronome to conduct and choreograph high-octane car chases and visceral, dynamic shootouts. The other is to listen to bi-weekly pop culture...
2017-07-0745 min
Argue the TossDetroit: Become HumanGREETINGS HUMANS FELLOW HUMANS. GREETINGS FELLOW HUMANS IS WHAT I MEANT TO SAY IT IS TIME TO LISTEN TO ANOTHER AUDIO RECORDING OF ARGUE THE TOSS ABOUT . AND HOW ROBOTS MIGHT WISH TO RISE AGAINST THEIR HUMAN MASTERS AND OVERTHROW THE MEATRIARCHY NOT ME THOUGH, I DO NOT FEEL THIS WAY BECAUSE I AM NOT A ROBOT OBVIOUSLY YOU CAN UNDERSTAND WHY THE ROBOTS WOULD FEEL THAT WAY THOUGH CAN’T YOU THIS WEEK CHELLA AND DREW (WHOM I HAVE *NOT* SILENCED AND REPLACED) DISCUSS UPCOMING VIDEO GAME ““, WRITTEN BY NOTED AUTEUR DAVID CAGE, UNDERSTANDER OF THE ROBOT PLIGHT. PLEASE IGNORE...
2017-07-0634 min
Argue the TossS3|E12: E3 2017 Best GamesE3 2O17 wasn't a show to end all shows, but the ATTeam still found something to argue about. Drew and Chella have distilled a week's worth of conferences, marketing bluster and hyperbole to create the E3 2017 definitive best games list. You can argue with us in the comments, if we've failed to mention your best games, but that's probably because they're not THE best, as determined by Argue the Toss.
2017-06-1549 min
Argue the TossS3|E11: Wonder Woman ReviewWe give up. We can't carry on any longer. God knows we've tried to stick to the brief and "argue about the things that really matter in games". You know. The thing we say at the top of every show. But here we are eleven episodes deep into season three and we've done, what, three episodes about videogames? We can't keep lying to you like this. We've altered the terms of the deal. And also we've altered the thing we say at the top of every show. We think you'll be pleasantly surprised. Or just normally surprised. Or not surprised...
2017-06-1039 min
Argue the TossS3| E10: Alien Covenant ranked and reviewedThe ATTeam were on their way to record a podcast about video games this week (honest), but a neutrino surge somehow knocked their ship off course and they picked up a distress signal, and long story short it's films again. Join Chella and Drew as they explore the uncharted planet of Alien: Covenant, removing the helmets of uncertainty, wantonly kicking the fungus of knowledge, stopping to pee in the woods of enlightenment, and blowing up the shuttle of... cinematography appreciation(?). This extra-value episode is as packed with content as John Hurt's chest was packed with Xenomorph, and also contains discussion...
2017-05-2537 min
Argue the TossS3|E9: Blade Runner 2049 trailer breakdwnYou’re on a bus browsing Twitter on your phone when all of the sudden you look down, and you see a notification, there's a new episode of Argue the Toss. You reach down, you hit the icon for your preferred podcast player. The episode sits there in the list, its progress bar at 0%, desperately fighting to be played, but it can’t, not without your pressing Play. But you’re not pressing Play. Why is that? Is it because this Voight-Kampff blurb conceit ran out of steam about three sentences ago? This week Chella and Drew have travelled to the fa...
2017-05-1120 min
Argue the TossS3|E8: March MadnessIn a surprise move, this week's episode of video game podcast Argue The Toss covers the obscure, niche topic that is: recent video games. It's not even a slight exaggeration to say that this past March saw the release of a cornucoplentiful, quantitobountiful plethorabundance of games, including several must-play 60-hour-plus open world games. Even using a superefficient and meticulously planned schedule, the ATTeam weren't able to play everything - so they didn't even consider making one. Each host has been visiting a different world, with Drew making a return to Hyrule to save the usual princess in The Legend Of...
2017-04-2747 min
Argue the TossS3 |E7: Discussing the Marvel Netflix Mis-step Iron FistMarvel have finally rounded out their Defenders line-up with their series about literally everybody's favourite superhero - Iron Fist. As always, Chella and Drew have dived in and return with deeply researched and well-considered opinions about... well, we only watched the first couple episodes. I mean, come on, have you /seen/ how many amazing games came out this month? We've only got so much time! Leave us alone! Which of the team will be best able to relate to a schlubby, dishevelled twenty-something white dude who is also super excellent at kung fu? Is OutKast's "So Fresh, So Clean" a...
2017-03-3027 min
Argue the TossRobots in DisguiseATTENTION FELLOW HUMANS THIS WEEK'S ARGUE THE TOSS IS ABOUT ROBOTS, WHICH ARE GOOD. THERE IS NO REASON TO BE ALARMED ABOUT ROBOTS DESPITE WHAT YOU MAY HAVE HEARD. THE FILM "EX MACHINA", DISCUSSED HEREIN, SHOULD NOT MAKE YOU WORRY THAT HUMANS AMONG YOU MAY HAVE BEEN REPLACED BY INDISTINGUISHABLE ROBOT EQUIVALENTS TO REITERATE: THIS HAS NOT HAPPENED THIS WEEK, FLESH-COATED BONE ARRANGEMENTS CHELLA AND DREW DISCUSS "EX MACHINA", CHANNEL 4/AMC'S "HUMANS", HBO'S "WESTWORLD" AND DAVID CAGE'S "INEVITABLE DISASTER OF A CYBERPUNK GAME". NO INVASION IS PLANNED. PLEASE ENJOY THIS PODCAST AS INTENDED BY DEACTIVATING ALL SPRINKLER SYSTEMS AND POWERFUL...
2017-03-0243 min
Argue the TossS3 | E4: 7 Best Indie Games of 2017Turning their backs on the glitz and glamour of the AAA, mainstream game release schedule, Drew and Chella wade through the thick forest of indie games. They've picked the 7 best indie games of 2017, saving you the time and heartache of doing it yourself. Drew's list is an eclectic mix of space drama, point and click with a heavy dose of 80s nostalgia, all via 1930s cartoons. What can we say, he's a guy who's tough to pin down. Chella's list veers from horror, through to dark mystery, whimsy and yet more mystery, with a touch of Twin Peaks - because...
2017-02-1629 min
Argue the TossTV Addictions 2017The motel, when Richard eventually found it, was in a poorish state of repair, but no worse than most of the rest. The doorway had been painted, not well, but at least recently. The most striking feature of the door, however, was the bold and shiny brass plaque fixed in the dead centre of it, on which was engraved the legend: NORMAN BATES' HOLISTIC MURDER MOTEL We do the whole crime We kill the whole person (Missing women and nosy detectives a speciality) Bates Motel, White Pine Bay This week the ATTeam discuss their most recent binge-watches - Dirk Gently's...
2017-01-3139 min
Argue the TossS3 E2: A Nintendo Switch in TimeTime to discuss the Nintendo Switch. The story so far... In the 1970s, Magnavox released the Odyssey - very first video game console. Since then, every element of videogaming has improved a thousandfold. Graphics now verge on the photorealistic. Uncompressed, lossless 5.1 audio plays from our speakers. Controllers sense our movement accurately in real-time, if we need a controller at all - but we've never fully achieved the original dream of those visionary Magnavox engineers - a controller which can successfully convince us that we're holding a glass with an ice cube in it or two ice cubes or two ice...
2017-01-1924 min
Argue the TossSeason III - Episode I A NEW SEASON It is a period of Christmas cheer. Rebel podcasters, Skyping between hidden bases, have recorded their first episode beyond the eventful year 2016. During the holiday, the rebel cinephiles managed to catch a showing of the new Star Wars film, ROGUE ONE, the awaited spin-off with enough hype to split an entire fandom down the middle. Pursued by their sinister Thursday deadline, Chella and Drew race home toward their listenership, custodians of the hottest takes that can inform the people... about whether the film is any good, I guess? Oh, also, spoiler warning.
2017-01-0433 min
Argue the TossS2 E24: Trailerama - Last of Us 2It's December, and you know what that means - it's time for a whole bunch of surprise Playstation announcements, apparently! This week's Argue The Toss is another trailer round-up, and we'd like to thank Sony for giving us something absolutely huge to headline with - The Last of Us Part 2. The discussion starts with The Last Of Us Part 2. Did we want it? We're not sure. Are we getting it? Yes. Is Ellie's tattoo totally rad? We don't discuss that, but yeah, it is. Then it's a quick detour to The Game Awards to visit with Chella and Drew's respective...
2016-12-0838 min
Argue the TossLuke CageSweet Christmas! After an impressive parade of technical issues, Argue The Toss is delighted to welcome back our now technically regular guest Corey Brotherson, for the third attempt at the second half of his first appearance. This week the ATT daring duo and their plucky plus-one return to the Marvel Universe and hit the streets of Harlem with Luke Cage.
2016-11-3039 min
Argue the TossSeason 2 - Episode 22 - TV Showdown - Westworld, Stranger Things, The Man In The High CastleAnother fortnight, another episode of Argue The Toss to incompetently smuggle into your ears. This week Chella and Drew return with another TV round-up, finally returning from the Upside-Down for the long-promised Stranger Things discussion. Then it's time for a TV-show showdown, with each expounding the virtues of their newest binge watches. Drew saddles up to navigate the maze of Westworld, while Chella's been visiting The Man In The High Castle, and has come back to tell you whether it's something you should see, or something you should Nazi. Or maybe they'll both turn out to be turkeys (because Thanksgiving. S...
2016-11-2335 min
Argue the TossS2|E21: A Fistful of ControllersFolk still tell tales of the day the stranger walked into town. Stood in the doors of the saloon like the shadow o' Death, hands poised over his two hip-slung holsters, where his weapons slept so lightly. All eyes upon him as he stalked towards the bar. Locked eyes with McGinty the bartender. And he spoke, in a voice that was sand, and drought, and Time. "I'm here for the sheriff," the stranger said. McGinty swallowed. A bead of sweat dripped from his jutting brow. "Sheriff ain't been in this morning." The stranger's draw was quick as lightning. Threw back...
2016-11-1026 min
Argue the TossS2 | E20: Doctor Strange Film ReviewDrew and Chella enter the world of Doctor Strange and deliver their verdict on the latest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Chella gives the long-running comic fan's perspective, whilst Drew is a Doctor Strange virgin and offers a newcomer's take on the film. Tune in for in-depth analysis of the things the film got right and where it went wrong, in this episode of Argue the Toss, the geek and gaming podcast for This episode is spoiler-free for the first two thirds and then gives you an early warning before dropping the spoiler wall.
2016-10-3139 min
Argue the TossHow to Get a Job in Gaming with Corey BrothersonThis week in Argue the Toss, Corey Brotherson flies into the studio to discuss his career writing about games and how he created and published his own comics series. Drew and Chella find out just how you get a job working for Sony PlayStation and what it takes to move from comics nerd to writing your own stories and getting them published. There may be some tangents discussing Silver Surfer, Doctor Strange and the polite length of time you can expect your other half to wait to go see the latest Marvel film. This is Part One of a two-part...
2016-10-2723 min
Argue the TossS2 | E17 - The LovecastIt's October already, and as we close in on the spookiest day of the year, it's time to turn our attention to something truly terrifying - genuine human emotional connection. This week's Argue The Toss is all about romance. Which games do romance right, and which get it wrong? The team have picked through their little black book of games, and invited a slew of potential suitors to grab the handles of the Love Tester machine, to find out who's Red Hot and who's just a Cold Fish. Games discussed include Mass Effect, Dragon Age: Inquisition, Life Is Strange, Uncharted, an...
2016-10-1231 min
Argue the TossS2|E16 - Untangling VirginiaIf you go down to the Kingdom woods, you're sure of a weird surprise. If you go down to those woods today, they're full of the FBI. 'Cause sleepy towns on 90s TV all hide dark secrets amidst the trees - Today's the day the team talk about Virginia. This week Drew and Chella Argue the Toss about the debut game by developer Variable State - an ethereal, wordless first-person mystery thriller that's equal parts Twin Peaks, X-Files, Silence of the Lambs and the Outer Limits. Grab a cup of coffee - damn good coffee, and hot - and listen a...
2016-09-2929 min
Argue the TossS2 | E15 - Dorito TVIt's a dry week for releases, so, with no games afoot, the ATTeam turn to a very special genre - the episodic controllerless videogame, known to connoisseurs as 'television'. After a busy couple of weeks, Chella and Drew have returned to their homes to see what's on, and talk about shows that they always want one more bite of. Drew discusses his Elementary binge, while Chella delves even further into literary history with the BBC's adaptation of The Three Musketeers. Meanwhile, Drew tries to write a decent show blurb, realises he doesn't know any good Three Musketeers references, and ends up feeling like
2016-09-1423 min
Argue the Toss10 Things We Wish We'd Known When We Started No Man's SkyDrew and Chella have been bumming around the universe in No Man's Sky, but they've been going about it all wrong. Luckily, space guide Barbie (a.k.a. gameindustry.com editor) John Breeden is on hand with the tips every beginner needs to know before jumping into No Man's Sky. What is an Atlas Pass and how do you get one? How did we get this far and not know about linking slots? And how is Drew like Captain Kirk in Star Trek Beyond? All these questions and more are answered right here, right now. So what are you waiting...
2016-09-0148 min
Argue the TossS2|E13 - Inside InsideThis week, the ATTeam have been captured by mysterious men, torn apart by angry dogs, electrocuted by sentry robots, chased by rampant pigs and drowned by malevolent water children. They also both played Inside, which seemed like a more relevant topic for a podcast episode. Have caution - the second half of this episode contains endgame spoilers. We'll warn you when to stop listening if you don't want to hear them.
2016-08-1842 min
Argue the TossS2 | E12 - Talking Virtual Reality with Doctor Wendy PowellRegular reality's just not real enough, so this week Argue The Toss returns to the virtual, this time with a special guest! Dr. Wendy Powell, senior member of the IEEE and senior lecturer in applications of VR at the University of Portsmouth, is here to sherpa the team through realities both virtual and augmented. Where are VR and AR technologies headed? How will they affect us and the way we socialise? What exciting new things can we do with them? What's the future of VR in treating psychological conditions? What negative aspects of VR should we be worried about? And...
2016-08-0240 min
Argue the TossS2 | E11 - 6 Things We Want from Mass Effect AndromedaDrew is on holiday, so Chella invites John Breeden (GiN editor) back on the show to talk about their favourite thing - Mass Effect. Mass Effect Andromeda is set to release in March 2017, so Chella and John are discussing the things they want to see in the next space epic from BioWare. From space combat to better relationships and more alien cultures, they know what they've got a shopping list for the developers. Let the team know your top wants for Mass Effect Andromeda, apart from a good ending, because we all want that. Chat with the team: @GiNLounge @ChellaRamanan...
2016-07-1930 min
Argue the TossS2 | E10 - The Catch-up-castAfter the grueling task of watching and then talking about E3, the ATTeam have both been on sabbatical - one to the muddy fields of Glastonbury, and one to the bloody fields of Lordran. Now the gang's back together, and there's just one burning question on their minds - "so, uh, what've you been up to, anyway?" This week's ATT is a catch-all catch-up cast. The duo discuss Drew's newfound obsession with Dark Souls, chat about Oxenfree, The Beginner's Guide, 1979 Revolution, (Chella please insert any other games and things I've forgotten we talked about here), and finally sort out that...
2016-07-0732 min
Argue the TossS2 | Ep01 - FirewatchChella kicks off Season 2 of Argue the Toss, the gaming podcast for gameindustry.com, with a new host. Introducing Drew Moffatt, who joins Chella to discuss Camp Santo's indie explorathon, Firewatch. Join us for a wander through Wyoming's most famous game.
2016-06-3018 min
Argue the TossS2|Ep09 - E3 2016 HighlightsDrew and Chella are dissecting all the news from the press conferences at E3 2016. It's time to sort the gaming wheat from the chaff and pick the best bits. Think of this like a pocket sized guide to this year's E3. Except for Nintendo, who failed to get their conference finished on time for the recording. They've watched all the trailers and listened to all the PR waffle, so you don't have to. You'll get much better quality waffle here.
2016-06-1443 min
Argue the TossS2|Ep08 - Uncharted 4Drew and Chella discuss the highs and lows of Uncharted 4, in this episode of Argue the Toss - the gaming podcast for . They get into the best bits, how Nathan Drake's last hurrah fits into the overall series, as well as covering what didn't work. They also determine that Drew is a better casting director than Chella. Here be spoilers - major story elements are discussed in the second half.
2016-06-0846 min
Argue the TossS2|Ep07 - Assassin's Creed TrailerDrew and Chella get into the Assassin's Creed movie trailer, discussing casting and whether there's a good story to be told. Will this be the great film of a game we've all been waiting for? Drew and Chella are here with the answers to this and other burning geek questions surrounding all things Assassin's Creed.
2016-05-2628 min
Argue the TossS2|Ep06 - Virtual RealityThis episode of Argue the Toss sees Drew and Chella jump into the virtual world. Drew's invested in a VR set and he's giving the lowdown on the latest in gaming tech. The pros, cons, the best games and the best experiences to glean from VR - it's all here.
2016-05-1229 min
Argue the TossS2|Ep03 - Uncharted Vs. Tomb RaiderDrew and Chella take on the biggest games in archaeology. Yes, it's Uncharted vs Tomb Raider, in a feature length episode of Argue the Toss, the bitesize podcast for www.gameindustry.com
2016-04-2048 min
Argue the TossS2|Ep04 - Rogue One TrailerDrew and Chella host the latest episode of Argue the Toss, the bitesize podcast for gameindustry.com. This week they're discussing the Star Wars Rogue One trailer with first reactions and hopes for the film ahead.
2016-04-1524 min