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The Traxion Control Sim Racing PodcastWhy are so many racing games 'unfinished'?On this week's Traxion Control racing video game and sim racing podcast, the team discuss the recent spate of 'unfinished' racing games released.Join Thomas Harrison-Lord, John Munro and Tom Bunten to discuss Formula Legends, Carmageddon: Rogue Shift, Old School Rally, Project Motor Racing and Rennsport as title launched with good ideas, but a lack of polish.Then, they discuss if early access is a good programme or not, should Wreckfest 2 or Assetto Corsa Rally be part of that system, whether Nacon Racing is on the rise, will Screamer sell well and answer a community...
2026-02-1843 min
The Traxion Control Sim Racing PodcastSim Racing Career Modes and Assetto Corsa EVOIf you are shopping for Fanantec equipment, you can use our affiliate link. It doesn’t change your experience and it supports The Traxion Control Podcast: https://fanatec.sjv.io/gOjmMAOn this week's Traxion Control Podcast, the team dives into sim racing career modes, as iRacing, Automobilista 2 and Le Mans Ultimate gear up for single-player progression in 2026.Assetto Corsa EVO's change of approach for single-player content is analysed, some good, some bad, and your community comments on the subject are sifted through.As ever, there's a quiz, Full Send and Dead End pl...
2026-02-1140 min
In Deep GeekLord of the Rings From An Orc's Perspective - LOTRExplore the best of fantasy and sci-fi in deep, geeky detail, with analysis of the worlds of Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, and more.
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2026-02-0715 min
The Traxion Control Sim Racing PodcastRacing Game Reboots and Who Will Survive - Project Motor Racing or Rennsport?If you are shopping for Fanantec equipment, you can use our affiliate link. It doesn’t change your experience and it supports The Traxion Control Podcast: https://fanatec.sjv.io/gOjmMAOn this week’s Traxion Control Podcast, Thomas Harrison-Lord, John Munro and Tom Bunton discuss which racing games they’d like to see as remakes, following Carmageddon: Rogue Shift’s mixed attempt. Let us know what you’d like to see in the comments!Then, in Full Send or Dead End, the team discusses the fate of Rennsport, Project Motor Racing and sim racing car...
2026-02-0442 min
The Traxion Control Sim Racing PodcastYour Forza Horizon 6 Opinions and Will Assetto Corsa EVO Surge in 2026?The Traxion Control Podcast returns, as Thomas Harrison-Lord, John Munro and Tom Bunton discuss the Forza Horizon 6 gameplay showcase, plus the Traxion community's response.Then, in Full Send or Dead End, the team discusses the fate of Assetto Corsa EVO, Endurance Motorsport Series and predicts if there will be a NASCAR 26 or DLC.There's also a quiz for everyone to play along with.We'll be back, weekly, every Tuesday - subscribe for moreLatest Forza Horizon 6 news: https://traxion.gg/category/games/forza-horizon-6/Latest Assetto Corsa EVO news: https...
2026-01-2738 min
The Traxion Control Sim Racing PodcastForza Horizon 6 - Okay, Now We're Excited...Forza Horizon 6 is here... well, nearly.The official release date is 19th May 2026 for PC and Xbox, with PS5 confirmed for later this same year.But - there's so much more to this announcement. New cars, new modes, a spectacular location. Join John Munro and Thomas Harrison-Lord of the Traxion team for the instant reaction and rapid-fire opinions on the FH6 unveil.We'll be back, with more, very soon!Forza Horizon 6 May release confirmed during spectacular unveil: https://traxion.gg/forza-horizon-6-may-release-confirmed-during-spectacular-unveil/Latest Forza Horizon 6 news: https://traxion.gg...
2026-01-2613 min
The Traxion Control Sim Racing PodcastForza Horzion 6's big unveil was seriously impressiveForza Horizon 6 is here... well, nearly.The official release date is 19th May 2026 for PC and Xbox, with PS5 confirmed for later this same year.But - there's so much more to this announcement. New cars, new modes, a spectacular location. Join John Munro and Thomas Harrison-Lord of the Traxion team for the isntant reaction and rapid-fire opinions on the FH6 unveil.We'll be back, with more, very soon! Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!Forza Horizon 6 May release confirmed during spectacular unveil: https://traxion.gg/forza-horizon-6-may-release-confirmed-during-spectacular-unveil/
2026-01-2314 min
The Traxion Control Sim Racing PodcastEA listens to fans, there will be no new F1 video game in 2026There will not be an official Formula 1 game in 2026. Confirmed.Instead, there will be an F1 26 DLC pack for EA SPORTS F1 25 - including the new cars, liveries and presumably, the Madrid circuit. During a year of significant change for the sport, the official video game will also go through some drastic steps.Then, the sim racing series will return in 2027, but in a “reimagined” form.John Munro and Thomas Harrison-Lord react to the news and provide their predictionsSign up for the Traxion email newsletter: https://traxion.gg/newsletter/Jo...
2025-12-2915 min
The Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ: Discussions on the Teachings of Apostle D. Todd HarrisonTreasures, Trials, and Apostolic Readiness: D&C 111–114 | D. Todd Harrison: Jesus Christ's Apostle to All Nations and GenerationsTreasures, Trials, and Apostolic Readiness: D&C 111–114 | D. Todd Harrison: Jesus Christ's Apostle to All Nations and GenerationsIn this video, D. Todd Harrison explores Doctrine and Covenants sections 111 through 114—four brief but deeply instructive revelations given to the Prophet Joseph Smith during a time of financial strain, leadership testing, and spiritual preparation.Section 111 reveals the Lord’s gentle correction as Joseph seeks temporal treasure in Salem, only to be reminded that the Lord’s treasures are often hidden in people and places we least expect.Sec...
2025-10-1344 min
God's Truth with Dr. D. Todd HarrisonTreasures, Trials, and Apostolic Readiness: D&C 111–114 | D. Todd Harrison: Jesus Christ's Apostle to All Nations and GenerationsTreasures, Trials, and Apostolic Readiness: D&C 111–114 | D. Todd Harrison: Jesus Christ's Apostle to All Nations and GenerationsIn this video, D. Todd Harrison explores Doctrine and Covenants sections 111 through 114—four brief but deeply instructive revelations given to the Prophet Joseph Smith during a time of financial strain, leadership testing, and spiritual preparation.Section 111 reveals the Lord’s gentle correction as Joseph seeks temporal treasure in Salem, only to be reminded that the Lord’s treasures are often hidden in people and places we least expect.Section 112 is a powerful charge to Thomas B. Marsh, President of the Quor...
2025-10-1344 min
The Traxion Control Sim Racing PodcastLe Mans Ultimate hits consoles and Virtual Series returns!Le Mans Ultimate is coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, ELMS DLC starts to arrive in September and the Le Mans Virtual Series is set to return, with qualifying starting later this year.That’s a big dump of headline news for LMU drivers, oh and there’s going to be an in-game livery shop. Join John Munro and Thomas Harrison-Lord as they break down the latest updates, not forgetting that a career mode should arrive in early 2026.The console porting deal is said to be in the “late state negotiations” with development work set...
2025-08-1419 min
The Traxion Control Sim Racing PodcastThe Current State of Assetto Corsa EVOAssetto Corsa EVO’s delayed 0.2 update is here, and while the title is resolutely still in early access, we can’t help but feel that the time needed to hit Version 1.0 will be longer than expected…Here, John Munro and Thomas Harrison-Lord of Traxion talk through their recent Assetto Corsa EVO experiences, and run through the undoubted highlights, and also, what isn’t quite working… yet, at least.Be sure to let us know your EVO thoughts on social media, and we’re still excited to see its hopeful redemption arc through 2025 and beyond!WATCH...
2025-08-1215 min
The Traxion Control Sim Racing PodcastNASCAR 25 game - Everything you need to knowThe new official NASCAR 25 video game has a release date - October 14th 2025.Produced by iRacing and developed by Monster Games (with iRacing’s assets), it will hit PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in just under three months from now, with a date for PC (Steam) yet to be confirmed.With gameplay footage thin on the ground, and a lot of hyperbole in iRacing’s communications, join John Munro and Thomas Harrison-Lord as they discuss their expectations for the game and what you need to know so far!Sign up to the Trax...
2025-08-0118 min
Ascend - The Great Books PodcastHow to Read the Bible like St. Thomas Aquinas and Dante"Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ." Today, Dcn. Harrison Garlick is joined by Mr. Thomas Lackey and Mr. Adam Minihan to discuss how to read the Bible like Jesus, St. Paul, the Early Church Fathers, St. Thomas Aquinas, and Dante!There are four senses: literal, allegorical, moral, and anagogical. The guys explain Divine Authorship, Dante's thesis that you read his Comedy like you Scripture, and then explain each sense and give examples.Check our thegreatbookspodcast.com for resources on the Iliad, Odyssey, Dante's Inferno, and more!Summary: St. Jerome states, “Ig...
2025-04-291h 29
weekly52ⓦ 418 Musik-Covers: Geehrt oder geklaut? Wenn ein Kult-Song zweimal zündet 🎶ⓦ weekly52 Blog Podcast Video & Artworkhttps://weekly52.de/weekly/418🔴 🟡 🟢 weekly52: Dienstags aus der Kiste, direkt ins Ohrhttps://weekly52.de/weekly/dienstagSie haben den Soundtrack unserer Jugend geprägt – die Songs, die uns bis heute begleiten. Doch was, wenn genau diese Klassiker neu interpretiert werden? Zwischen Respekt und künstlerischer Freiheit entsteht ein kontroverses Spannungsfeld: die Coverversion.In unserem Vod- und Podcast sprechen Ralf Scherer und Thomas Füngerlings über gelungene Neuauflagen legendärer Titel – von echten Hommagen bis hin zu überraschenden Neudeutungen. Wir zeigen, wie sich Musi...
2025-04-081h 28
The Traxion Control Sim Racing PodcastThe BEST Racing Games This Decade - Traxion Control PodcastThe first in what will be a monthly round-up, join Tom Bunten, John Munro and Thomas Harrison-Lord for Traxion Control.We asked you what is the best racing game or sim racing title released in the decade so far - so 2020-2025. You delivered! The Traxion team discusses your answers and explains their picks in this episode of the monthly Traxion Control Podcast.Before then, the team run through three of the main talking points from last month - Le Mans Ultimate (LMU) vs Assetto Corsa Competizione (ACC), Wreckfest 2's early access window and the...
2025-03-0243 min
GearHeads - The Simracing Podcast#61 - The Epic Comeback of Traxion with Thomas Harrison-Lord!Traxion is back! After being acquired by Grid Finder, one of the hottest IPs in sim racing has made a thrilling return. In this episode, we jump deep into the future of Traxion with none other than the Shakespeare of Sim Racing – Thomas Harrison-Lord. Join us as we explore the next steps for Traxion, the exciting changes ahead, and Thomas's insightful views on the evolving world of sim racing! Get ready for a ride filled with passion, innovation, and high-octane excitement.#traxion #girdfinder #podcast #simracing Chapters:0:00:00 - Intro0:00:31 - S...
2024-07-1055 min
Radio Le MansThe SimCast series 4 episode 22
Ben Williams sits down with John Munro and Thomas Harrison-Lord from Traxion.GG to talk about their sim-racing history, and the genesis and rebirth of Traxion.
Ben and Louis then briefly overview the new iRacing Season 3 update.
2024-06-061h 05Radio Le MansThe SimCast series 4 episode 22
Ben Williams sits down with John Munro and Thomas Harrison-Lord from Traxion.GG to talk about their sim-racing history, and the genesis and rebirth of Traxion.
Ben and Louis then briefly overview the new iRacing Season 3 update.
2024-06-061h 05
The SimCastThe SimCast series 4 episode 22Ben Williams sits down with John Munro and Thomas Harrison-Lord from Traxion.GG to talk about their sim-racing history, and the genesis and rebirth of Traxion.
Ben and Louis then briefly overview the new iRacing Season 3 update.
2024-06-061h 05Radio Le MansThe SimCast series 4 episode 22
Ben Williams sits down with John Munro and Thomas Harrison-Lord from Traxion.GG to talk about their sim-racing history, and the genesis and rebirth of Traxion.
Ben and Louis then briefly overview the new iRacing Season 3 update.
2024-06-061h 05Ascend - The Great Books PodcastIliad: Book 13 | Battling for the ShipsDeacon Harrison Garlick and Adam Minihan welcome Thomas Lackey back to the podcast to discuss Book 13 of The Iliad, Battling for the ShipsIn this episode we will discuss:What happens in book thirteen?How does the story of Asius end?Why Adam is frustrated with this book and why it's Dcn. Garlick's least favorite so far.What else should be noted in book thirteen?Want our whole guide to The Iliad? Download it for free.Zeus, Father Zeus, they say you excel all others… all men and gods, in wis...
2024-03-2646 min
Princeton UP Ideas PodcastHenrietta Harrison, "The Perils of Interpreting: The Extraordinary Lives of Two Translators Between Qing China and the British Empire" (Princeton UP, 2021)The Perils of Interpreting: The Extraordinary Lives of Two Translators Between Qing China and the British Empire (Princeton UP, 2021) is a fascinating history of China's relations with the West--told through the lives of two eighteenth-century translators.The 1793 British embassy to China, which led to Lord George Macartney's fraught encounter with the Qianlong emperor, has often been viewed as a clash of cultures fueled by the East's lack of interest in the West. In The Perils of Interpreting, Henrietta Harrison presents a more nuanced picture, ingeniously shifting the historical lens to focus on Macartney's two interpreters at that mee...
2023-11-2858 min
New Books in British StudiesHenrietta Harrison, "The Perils of Interpreting: The Extraordinary Lives of Two Translators Between Qing China and the British Empire" (Princeton UP, 2021)The Perils of Interpreting: The Extraordinary Lives of Two Translators Between Qing China and the British Empire (Princeton UP, 2021) is a fascinating history of China's relations with the West--told through the lives of two eighteenth-century translators.The 1793 British embassy to China, which led to Lord George Macartney's fraught encounter with the Qianlong emperor, has often been viewed as a clash of cultures fueled by the East's lack of interest in the West. In The Perils of Interpreting, Henrietta Harrison presents a more nuanced picture, ingeniously shifting the historical lens to focus on Macartney's two interpreters at that mee...
2023-11-281h 01
New Books in Chinese StudiesHenrietta Harrison, "The Perils of Interpreting: The Extraordinary Lives of Two Translators Between Qing China and the British Empire" (Princeton UP, 2021)The Perils of Interpreting: The Extraordinary Lives of Two Translators Between Qing China and the British Empire (Princeton UP, 2021) is a fascinating history of China's relations with the West--told through the lives of two eighteenth-century translators.The 1793 British embassy to China, which led to Lord George Macartney's fraught encounter with the Qianlong emperor, has often been viewed as a clash of cultures fueled by the East's lack of interest in the West. In The Perils of Interpreting, Henrietta Harrison presents a more nuanced picture, ingeniously shifting the historical lens to focus on Macartney's two interpreters at that mee...
2023-11-2858 min
The Traxion Control Sim Racing PodcastEA SPORTS WRC: "Here we are four years later!" Developer Interview | S8 E5Join Ross Gowing, Senior Creative Director, and Jon Armstong, Game Designer and real-world rally champion, to discuss EA SPORTS WRC with Thomas Harrison-Lord, covering all the smaller details you may have missed.Are stages 1:1 recreations of the real-world WRC venues? How was the 2017-spec Volkswagen Polo captured? How did the project come about?The first official World Rally Championship games, by Codemasters, hear how the team has worked with Unreal Engine, refined DiRT Rally 2.0's handling system and implemented the new-for-Rally1 hybrid system.All are answered here, but also be sure to let...
2023-09-2826 min
The Traxion Control Sim Racing PodcastRory Alexander's unrelenting passion for Gran Turismo | S8 E4For nearly two years now, Rory Alexander aka EERIEISSSS, has been a full-time sim racing content creator, driving Gran Turismo 7 and Assetto Corsa Competizione. It follows his first upload over five years ago.Here, Thomas Harrison-Lord speaks to Rory about the shift to a new job in life, and balancing family with the will to push his YouTube channel forward. How Shorts mixed with live streaming works for him, the motivation behind his process and how to keep the channel financially secure.We also touch upon his incredible supportive community, and how his streams are...
2023-09-2127 min
The Classic Tales PodcastBarbara of the House of Grebe, Part 2 of 2, by Thomas Hardy VINTAGE How does Barbara cope with the loss of her handsome Edmond? Can Lord Uplandtowers use this to exact a cruel revenge? Thomas Hardy, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We'll be releasing two Vintage Episodes each week, so be sure to check your feed regularly. New episodes will be available every Friday. If you like the Vintage Episodes, please let us know by going to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com. Become a supporter, tell your friends, order an audiobook, or send us an em...
2023-09-2035 min
The Traxion Control Sim Racing PodcastHow Max Esterson plans to go from iRacing to F1 | S8 E3Max Esterson grew up in New York City playing Formula 1 video games, and latterly, iRacing. He didn't kart for a decade.Yet, here's racing, and winning, in GB3 - the UK's premier single-seater championship, on the ladder to Formula 1. He aims to compete in FIA Formula 3 next season and has backing from the sim racing subscription-based platform.If you've seen the Gran Turismo Movie, well Esterson is working the sim-to-real career, but without winning a reality TV show competition. Just raw talent, guile and passion.In this episode of the Traxion.GG Podcast...
2023-09-1226 min
The Traxion Control Sim Racing PodcastHow The Crew Motorfest was created with the development team | S8 E2Join Thomas Harrison-Lord to discuss The Crew Motorsport with Ubisoft Ivory Tower's Stéphane Beley, Senior Creative Director, and Julien Hummer, Content Director.With just days until the multi-platform open-world racing game launches, here you will hear about its four-year gestation (beginning as DLC for The Crew 2), the original game name and the new playlist structure.The team also covers why Hawaii is the ideal location for this new Crew spin-off and the work required to get Toyota cars included.The Crew Motorfest is coming to PC, PlayStation and Xbox on 14th September, b...
2023-09-0814 min
The Traxion Control Sim Racing PodcastWhy Karting Superstars is make or break - developer interview | S8 E1We’re back with a brand new season of the Traxion Podcast, and we begin with a riveting conversation with Circuit Superstars and Karting Superstars developer Original Fire Games.On this episode of the Traxion Podcast, Thomas Harrison-Lord speaks to Carolina, Alberto and Carlos Mastretta of Original Fire Games about its upcoming title Karting Superstars.The team talk passionately about its newest game, which sees you race in a chase camera perspective using karts in a world familiar to fans of its previous release Circuit Superstars.Karting Superstars has only been a couple of...
2023-09-0637 min
The Traxion Control Sim Racing PodcastThe secret of Coach Dave Academy’s success – David Perel and Steve Worrell | S7 E14In this insightful interview, we discuss the benefits of a sorted car setup in sim racing, how to sell your used equipment and the perfect segue.On this episode of the Traxion Podcast, Thomas Harrison-Lord speaks to David Perel and Steve Worrell about what makes sim racing setup shop Coach Dave Academy tick, how its Delta app is making competitive driving easy, the future of The SimGrid and a new venture, SimTrader.Ferrari GT driver Perel explains how real-world motorsport competition helps his Speed Capital company stand out from the competition, while Worrell highlights his...
2023-07-311h 00
The Traxion Control Sim Racing PodcastHow Assetto Corsa Competizione v1.9 has made it to consoles with 505 Games | S7 E11On this episode of the Traxion Podcast, Thomas Harrison-Lord is joined by Ben 'Rwaggy' McConnell of 505 Games, where he is the Brand Community Manager for Assetto Corsa.They discuss how Assetto Corsa Competizione gets ported to console and why it's so important for 505, Untold Games and KUNOS-Simulazioni. In particular, the date (27th June 2023) for the Version 1.9 physics update, free McLaren 720S GT3 Evo and paid-for 2023 GT World Challenge DLC will be available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.So, if you've ever wondered how one of the most-popular sim racing experiences makes it outside...
2023-06-2026 min
The Traxion Control Sim Racing PodcastRaceRoom’s fightback plan with Jean-François Chardon | S6 E9On this episode of the Traxion.GG Podcast, we are joined by Jean-François Chardon, Head of Studio at KW Studios, responsible for RaceRoom Racing Experience.He’s worked at what was formerly SimBin Studios, then Sector3 and now KW Studios since 2009, so this interview is hopefully interesting for those who’d like to know more about RaceRoom’s story and are part of the cognoscenti.We also hear about a prior Unreal engine prototype and how the platform is now in a strong place for the future, with the investment needed to hire developers and a c...
2023-05-2953 min
The Book of War - An Avatar Legends RealplayChapter 11 - Lords and Legends - Part 2The Book of War - An Avatar Legends Real Play The Story of four teens seeking balance in a world without the Avatar Chapter 11 - Lords and Legends - Part 2The Teens help defend the island and the dragon from the Fire Nation. Banji squares off with Lord Daemo, Nuro runs out of juice, Tomo makes a critical choice, and Minh fights a goosemonkey.Starring Lucas Li as "The Razor" TOMO Georgie Hazel as "The Destined" NURO Ted Darling as "The Guardian"
2023-05-271h 03
The Traxion Control Sim Racing PodcastDave Gaming on how this season's F1 games are shaping up | S6 E8David Karapetianm, aka Dave Gaming, has over 200,000 YouTube subscribers and 90,000 Twitch followers and primarily creates F1 game content, whether that’s the driving games by EA Sports or the management titles by Frontier Developments.There’s no one better to ask about the current state of Formula 1 gaming, his favourite titles to date and what EA SPORTS F1 23 and F1 Manager 2023 must do in order to succeed.His content is primarily in German, but in this English-language interview, Thomas Harrison-Lord gets to the bottom of Dave Gaming’s rise to prominence, his ‘go niche go big’ man...
2023-05-1533 min
The Traxion Control Sim Racing PodcastJardier and the future of Assetto Corsa Competizione | S6 E7Is version 1.9 a step forward? Will ACC continue to receive support? What’s it like creating a sim racing community? Jardier reveals all.On this episode of the Traxion.GG Podcast, Thomas Harrison-Lord speaks to Jaroslav Honzík, aka Jardier, about his sim racing content creator and esports career, but also, crucially, what the future may have in store for Assetto Corsa Competizione.While Jardier does create content about, and stream playing, iRacing, Richard Burns Rally and rFactor 2, he’s known for his ACC racing, community events and SRO-based competition. He’s the 2021 Alpine Esports champio...
2023-05-1052 min
The Traxion Control Sim Racing PodcastJeremy McGrath on SX success and being in the Supercross 6 game | S6 E6On this episode of the Traxion.GG Podcast, Thomas Harrison-Lord speaks to The King of Supercross, Jeremy McGrath.The seven-time Supercross champion, and one-time Motorcross champion, is these days an ambassador for the sport, and here he discusses his early days, a career in Supercross and why he decided to get involved with Monster Energy Supercross 6 - The Official Video Game.Working with developers Milestone, McGrath discusses here why games of official motorsport series can help the championship reach a new audience and his gaming legacy.Follow Jeremy McGrath:https://www.instagram.com...
2023-04-2017 min
The Traxion Control Sim Racing PodcastHow LEGO 2K Drive redefines family driving games | S6 E2We’re back, with a brand new season, and we have a lot coming up for you so thank you for listening!Join Thomas Harrison-Lord, Editor in Chief of the Traxion.GG website as he speaks to Mark Pierce, Executive Producer and Emmanuel Valdez, Art Director, from developer Visual Concepts South.In this episode, we discuss their brand new driving game, targeted at families: Lego 2K Drive.It’s open world, coming soon to both PC and console, features cross-platform online multiplayer, can be played online or via couch co-op and will hopefully appe...
2023-03-2321 min
The Traxion Control Sim Racing PodcastWhy Thrustmaster went direct drive with Xavier Pieuchot | S5 E18Joining Thomas Harrison-Lord today on this episode is Xavier Pieuchot, Product Marketing Manager at Thrustmaster. It’s been a big month for the gaming and simulation equipment manufacturer, as its first-ever direct drive wheel base – the T818 – was launched and shipped to its first customers.Here at Traxion.GG, we were lucky enough to receive one of the first loan units for review. But, we wanted to get deeper under the skin of the T818 and see why the American-French company chose now as the time to enter the increasingly competitive direct...
2023-01-0438 min
The Traxion Control Sim Racing PodcastThe future of rally games with Autosport and Motorsport.com’s Tom Howard | S5 E17On this episode, it’s the festive period, so we hope you are enjoying at least a day off to put your feet up. With this in mind, today’s conversation is a little less formal and a bit more relaxed.Joining Thomas Harrison-Lord to discuss the future of rally games is Autosport and Motorsport.com’s WRC Editor Tom Howard.We regale our experiences with the most recent World Rally Championship game, Generations, then look ahead to what we’d like to see in 2023 when EA Sports’ first official WRC game releases.Tom also r...
2022-12-2640 min
The Traxion Control Sim Racing PodcastCreating Need for Speed Unbound with Criterion’s Kieran Crimmins | S5 E16We, at Traxion.GG, happen to think Need for Speed Unbound is the best entry in the street-racing series for a generation.So, we decided that it would be a great idea to speak to someone who helped create it.Joining Thomas Harrison-Lord this week is Kieran Crimmins, Criterion Games’, and therefore Unbound's, Creative Director.We discuss why the game isn't on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One, where the inspiration for the unique art style came from and how development progressed through Battlefield-related pauses and Codemasters Cheshire's involvement.You've played Unbound, now he...
2022-12-1319 min
The Traxion Control Sim Racing PodcastWhat's next for Fanatec? CEO Thomas Jackermeier interview | S5 E15Join Fanatec CEO Thomas Jackermeier from the SimRacing Expo 2022 to run through the peripheral and equipment manufacturers' past 25 years, its biggest achievements and what's next.He shares some fascinating insights into the supply-chain challenges of the past two years, the launch of more affordable direct drive wheel bases and why it's creating a karting track on the new HQ's roof!Ever wonder what motivates Fanatec to innovate? Listen to this episode to find out as Jackermeier joins Thomas Harrison-Lord for a candid conversation.I’m going to sell my house for a Fanatec Po...
2022-12-0413 min
TV Podcast IndustriesPennyworth Season 3 Episodes 9 "Rag Trade" on TV Podcast IndustriesWe discuss the penultimate episode with Pennyworth Season 3 Episode 9 Rag Trade in spoiler filled detail. All the storylines of the season come together in a great episode written by Robert Hull and directed by Rob Bailey.
Pennyworth Season 3 Episode 9 “Rag Trade” Synopsis
Episode Written by: Robert Hull
Episode Directed By: Rob Bailey
After he murdered his father in Gotham, Thomas Wayne returns to Martha and his daughter Samantha in London. He gets some alone time to explain himself to Martha as Mrs P takes Samantha to the park.
Martha's backlash is interrupted by the arrival of Mrs. P who's there to t...
2022-11-1751 min
Gotham TV Podcast - The longest running podcast about Pennyworth and GothamPennyworth Season 3 Episodes 9 "Rag Trade" on TV Podcast IndustriesWe discuss the penultimate episode with Pennyworth Season 3 Episode 9 Rag Trade in spoiler filled detail. All the storylines of the season come together in a great episode written by Robert Hull and directed by Rob Bailey.
Pennyworth Season 3 Episode 9 “Rag Trade” Synopsis
Episode Written by: Robert Hull
Episode Directed By: Rob Bailey
After he murdered his father in Gotham, Thomas Wayne returns to Martha and his daughter Samantha in London. He gets some alone time to explain himself to Martha as Mrs P takes Samantha to the park.
Martha's backlash is interrupted by the arrival of Mrs. P who's there to t...
2022-11-1751 min
TV Podcast IndustriesPennyworth Season 3 Episodes 8 "Red Marauder" on TV Podcast IndustriesDerek and John chat about the return of Captain Blighty and more in Pennyworth Season 3 Episode 8 Red Marauder in spoiler filled detail. Watch the episode on HBO Max now and then come and join us.
Pennyworth Season 3 Episode 8 “Red Marauder” Synopsis
Episode Written by: Hannah Boschi
Episode Directed By: Sheree Folkson
The British public are up in arms about the increasing number of People With Enhancements in the country. Of course they love Captain Blighty but there’s a problem, his body is starting to give out.
With a threatening new PWE taking energy from their central power station, Alfie and Da...
2022-11-1051 min
Gotham TV Podcast - The longest running podcast about Pennyworth and GothamPennyworth Season 3 Episodes 8 "Red Marauder" on TV Podcast IndustriesCaptain Blighty is back as Derek and John chat all about Pennyworth Season 3 Episode 8 Red Marauder in spoiler filled detail. Watch the episode on HBO Max now and then come and join us.
Pennyworth Season 3 Episode 8 “Red Marauder” Synopsis
Episode Written by: Hannah Boschi
Episode Directed By: Sheree Folkson
The British public are up in arms about the increasing number of People With Enhancements in the country. Of course they love Captain Blighty but there’s a problem, his body is starting to give out.
With a threatening new PWE taking energy from their central power station, Alfie and Daveboy are ca...
2022-11-1051 min
TV Podcast IndustriesPennyworth Season 3 Episodes 7 "Don't Push It" on TV Podcast IndustriesDanny Cannon returns to direct Pennyworth Season 3 Episode 7 Don't Push It and John and Derek chat all about it in spoiler filled detail.
Pennyworth Season 3 Episode 7 “Don't Push It” Synopsis
Episode Written by: John Stephens
Episode Directed By: Danny Cannon
Following Alfred Pennyworth’s promise to Miss Zahra Khin, to find and bring back her incarcerated father, he and Dave boy search the Outer Hebrides of Northern Scotland for any sign of the prison he’s held in.
After a wasted day searching Alfie is bothered by seeing an impossible boy in the desolate landscape. Locals tell Alfie that The Prison i...
2022-11-0342 min
Gotham TV Podcast - The longest running podcast about Pennyworth and GothamPennyworth Season 3 Episodes 7 "Don't Push It" on TV Podcast IndustriesDanny Cannon returns to direct Pennyworth Season 3 Episode 7 Don't Push It and John and Derek chat all about it in spoiler filled detail.
Pennyworth Season 3 Episode 7 “Don't Push It” Synopsis
Episode Written by: John Stephens
Episode Directed By: Danny Cannon
Following Alfred Pennyworth’s promise to Miss Zahra Khin, to find and bring back her incarcerated father, he and Dave boy search the Outer Hebrides of Northern Scotland for any sign of the prison he’s held in.
After a wasted day searching Alfie is bothered by seeing an impossible boy in the desolate landscape. Locals tell Alfie that The Prison i...
2022-11-0342 min
The Traxion Control Sim Racing PodcastJimmy Broadbent on content creation, Formula 1 and broadcasting | S5 E9Pls no punterino and welcome to an episode of the Traxion.GG Podcast. Joining Thomas Harrison-Lord today is Jimmy Broadbent, over 800,000 sim racing and motorsport YouTube subscribers and counting. The pre-eminent virtual racing content creator is here to discuss his Praga exploits this season, but also his live sidecast on AMP during Formula 1 weekends, Fast & Loose, the current state of F1 games and the struggle to create popular, relevant video content.This was recorded before the Praga Cup final at Donington Park, but we were able to speak to him and his team-mate G...
2022-11-0136 min
The Traxion Control Sim Racing PodcastHow Jimmy Broadbent and Gordie Mutch won the Praga Cup | S5 E10Hello and welcome to yet another Traxion.GG Podcast episode featuring Jimmy Broadbent.This is a bonus companion episode to go alongside the in-depth piece covering content creation and Formula 1.This was recorded just after the final race of the Praga Cup championship in October 2022, which Broadbent and team-mate Gordie Mutch won, taking home the inaugural title. Running the works Praga entry supported by Fanatec, the duo won both races in the East Midlands to seal the crown in style. First of all, hear from Mutch, and as this was in th...
2022-11-0116 min
TV Podcast IndustriesPennyworth Season 3 Episodes 6 "Hedgehunter" on TV Podcast IndustriesA little later than usual John and Derek are back after their birthday week to chat all about Pennyworth Season 3 Episode 6 Hedgehunter in our spoiler filled podcast chat.
Pennyworth Season 3 Episode 6 “Hedgehunter” Synopsis
Episode Written by: John Stephens
Episode Directed By: Jill Robertson
Ten years before being hired to protect Kanpur separatist leader Zahra Khin, Alfie and Daveboy kidnapped her dad. Alfie is weighed down with this guilt but after meeting and killing her untrustworthy contact and learning of Alfie's previous actions, Zahra vows never to see him again. Alfie hopes to make amends by visiting the Hebrides in search of h...
2022-10-2856 min
Gotham TV Podcast - The longest running podcast about Pennyworth and GothamPennyworth Season 3 Episodes 6 "Hedgehunter" on TV Podcast IndustriesA little later than usual John and Derek are back after their birthday week to chat all about Pennyworth Season 3 Episode 6 Hedgehunter in our spoiler filled podcast chat.
Pennyworth Season 3 Episode 6 “Hedgehunter” Synopsis
Episode Written by: John Stephens
Episode Directed By: Jill Robertson
Ten years before being hired to protect Kanpur separatist leader Zahra Khin, Alfie and Daveboy kidnapped her dad. Alfie is weighed down with this guilt but after meeting and killing her untrustworthy contact and learning of Alfie's previous actions, Zahra vows never to see him again. Alfie hopes to make amends by visiting the Hebrides in search of h...
2022-10-2756 min
TV Podcast IndustriesPennyworth Season 3 Episodes 5 "Rhyme N Reason" on TV Podcast IndustriesDerek and John are back chatting about Pennyworth Season 3 Episode 5 Rhyme N Reason in our latest podcast.
Pennyworth Season 3 Episode 5 “Rhyme N Reason” Synopsis
Episode Written by: Robert Hull
Episode Directed By: Jill Robertson
One month after Martha awakes from Thomas’ attack, there is still distrust between them. But their arguments will have to wait, as Patricia Wayne returns. The art loving socialite is in London for the new exhibition of Francis Fuchs. After discussing his understandably tense relationship with their father Patrick, Thomas Wayne returns to Gotham to confront him.
Meanwhile Daveboy is also dragged along to the exhibition with h...
2022-10-2049 min
Gotham TV Podcast - The longest running podcast about Pennyworth and GothamPennyworth Season 3 Episodes 5 "Rhyme N Reason" on TV Podcast IndustriesDerek and John are back chatting about Pennyworth Season 3 Episode 5 Rhyme N Reason in our latest podcast.
Pennyworth Season 3 Episode 5 “Rhyme N Reason” Synopsis
Episode Written by: Robert Hull
Episode Directed By: Jill Robertson
One month after Martha awakes from Thomas’ attack, there is still distrust between them. But their arguments will have to wait, as Patricia Wayne returns. The art loving socialite is in London for the new exhibition of Francis Fuchs. After discussing his understandably tense relationship with their father Patrick, Thomas Wayne returns to Gotham to confront him.
Meanwhile Daveboy is also dragged along to the exhibition with h...
2022-10-2049 min
The Traxion Control Sim Racing PodcastUnder the hood of WRC Generation’s development with KT Racing | S5 E8When WRC Generations – the official game of the World Rally Championship - launches in November, it will mark the end of Parisien developer Kylotonn’s involvement in the franchise.We visited its studio in France recently to discuss the development of its upcoming, final, WRC game and hear from the development team about its creation and how the studio has evolved over the past eight years.We will be joined by three members of KT Racing as they near the title’s release, starting with Creative Director Alain Jarniou who has been the le...
2022-10-2025 min
The Traxion Control Sim Racing PodcastWhy Motorsport UK is committing to sim racing | S5 E7Joining us this week is Paul Crawford, Esports Manager at Motorsport UK. For those who aren’t aware, Motorsport UK is the governing body for all four-wheeled motorsport in the United Kingdom. It’s now committed to sim racing and racing esports, so here you will hear Thomas Harrison-Lord and colleague Ross McGregor speak to Paul about an upcoming Motorspork UK organised sim racing esports competition, but also the organisation’s goals for the virtual world and its exciting future plans for a community. Don’t forget you can email podcast@traxion.gg if you have...
2022-10-1736 min
TV Podcast IndustriesPennyworth Season 3 Episodes 4 "Silver Birch" on TV Podcast IndustriesWe are back with Pennyworth Season 3 Episode 4 Silver Birch on our latest podcast as Alfie and the Boys get a job at the Tower of London. Join us for our Spoiler Filled Podcast once you've watched the episode.
Pennyworth Season 3 Episode 4 “Silver Birch” Synopsis
Episode Written by: Hannah Boschi
Episode Directed By: Jon East
Alfred Pennyworth has woken up on the right side of Sandra Onslow’s bed this morning. But he’s missed all the trouble at the Wayne house. While Sandra’s PR team circle her for press engagements, Alfie gets himself over to work at the Queen Anne’s Rev...
2022-10-1342 min
The Traxion Control Sim Racing PodcastInside Trak Racer's sim racing hardware plans, with CEO Matt Sten | S5 E6Joining us this week is the founder and CEO of Trak Racer, Matt Sten, the global – of Australian origin – sim racing and flight simulator accessory manufacturer. It has partnerships with the Alpine Formula 1 team and Airbus, and perhaps is best known for creating cockpits and wheel stands for those who want to take their virtual racing that bit further. We’ve reviewed its TR8 Pro Cockpit and FS3 wheel stand on the Traxion.GG website and YouTube Channel before. I wanted to gain an insight into the racing video game peripheral market, and how Trak...
2022-10-1026 min
Standing in Your Truth With YanniTrusting God In The Unseen TimesSend a textHave you ever wondered if God is hearing your prayers Or just didn't know what to do in your waiting period? Well, the beautiful conversation that I got to have with my new friend Monita Harrison will hopefully give a little guidance. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths" Proverbs 3:5-6Go show Monita some love: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/monita.harri...
2022-06-0747 min
Gotham TV Podcast - The longest running podcast about Pennyworth and GothamPennyworth Season 2 Episode 10 "The Lion and Lamb" Podcast by TV Podcast IndustriesThe end is here as we reach the Pennyworth Season 2 Finale. Episode 10 The Lion and Lamb establishes a new normal for the show along with a surprising addition to the Batverse. Full Spoilers follow in our chat about the episode.
Pennyworth Season 2 Finale: Episode 10 Synopsis
Episode Written by: Bruno Heller
Episode Directed By: Rob Bailey
With the recovered vial of Storm Cloud in hand, Alfie, Lucius, Daveboy and Thomas along with his father drive back to London in triumph. As Alfie returns to tell his mother of his dad’s survival and Storm Cloud is taken to the English League al...
2022-03-131h 12
TV Podcast IndustriesThe Wheel of Time Podcast Episode 8 The Eye Of The WorldIt's finally time to discuss the Wheel of Time Finale, season 1 episode 8 "The Eye of The World. Make sure you've watched the episode as we'll be chatting about it in spoiler filled detail.The Wheel of Time Finale. Episode 8 "The Eye of The World" Synopsis and DetailsBased on the book series The Wheel of Time created by Robert JordanShowrunner: Rafe Lee JudkinsEpisode Directed by: Ciaran DonnellyEpisode Written by: Rafe Lee JudkinsStory Editors: Michael Clarkson and Paul ClarksonStaff writer Celine...
2022-01-072h 08
TV Podcast IndustriesThe Wheel of Time Podcast Episode 7 The Dark Along The WaysWith Derek lost in the Ways, John and Chris guide you through The Wheel of Time Episode 7 "The Dark Along The Ways" in full spoiler filled details.The Wheel of Time Episode 7 "The Dark Along The Ways" Synopsis and Details Based on the book series The Wheel of Time created by Robert JordanShowrunner: Rafe Lee JudkinsEpisode Directed by: Ciaran DonnellyEpisode Written by: Rafe Lee JudkinsStory Editors: Michael Clarkson and Paul ClarksonStaff Writer: Celine SongLong ago, on a...
2021-12-181h 23
The Traxion Control Sim Racing PodcastSim racer turned REAL racer with Rudy van Buren | S02E10Rudy van Buren has twice finished on the podium this season in the highly competitive Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland, but his career path to this point has been far from conventional. Starting out in karting, Rudy then focused his effort on sim racing, where his natural talent shone through. This culminated in two GPVWC titles in 2017, the Superleague and International Touring Cup and winning the inaugural World's Fastest Gamer competition to become the McLaren F1 team's simulator driver for 2018. The 29-year-old Dutchman came third in the GT Pro Series and become a Mahindra simulator development driv...
2021-08-0233 min
The Traxion Control Sim Racing PodcastHow iGP Manager continues to evolve, Jack Basford interview | S02E09Joining us this week on the Traxion.GG podcast is Jack Basford, founder and CEO iGP Games, creator of iGP Manager – a leading single-seater management game. Originally released back in 2011, the free-to-play online-league-based title is available via any web browser, or through PC, iOS and Android apps, all of which synch together. Earlier in 2021, a new 3D race feature was added to the game too, and the development team continue to evolve the platform. We speak to Jack about how he still innovates, over 10 years since the original launch, and what the future is for iGP Ma...
2021-07-2632 min
The Traxion Control Sim Racing PodcastJust how good is F1 2021’s Braking Point story? | S02E07The biggest feature of the F1 2021 game is arguable the all-new Braking Point narrative-led mode. Playing through a story that mixes cinematics, incidental details and gameplay challenges, you take on the role of young upstart, Aiden Jackson, as he progresses from Formula 2 to a midfield Formula 1 team. You get to select from one of five F1 teams to partner with and joining you as an experienced teammate is Casper ‘Cas’ Akkerman. It’s not just two characters though, as antagonist Devon Butler from F1 2019 makes a comeback, and there’s also Zoe Akkerman and team liaison Bria...
2021-07-1231 min
The Traxion Control Sim Racing PodcastTalking F1 2021 with Senior Creative Director at EA, Lee Mather | S02E05On this week’s Traxion.GG Podcast, Tom sat down with Lee Mather, Senior Creative Director at Electronic Arts, to talk about the new Formula 1 video game that will be out soon.Traxion has been covering F1 2021 with some early access for a few weeks now, detailing a bunch of the new features that will grace the new game. They’ll talk about all of that, Mather’s background in the Codemasters F1 games, what goes into making these games and a whole lot more in just under 30 minutes.The new game releases on 16th July...
2021-06-2827 min
The Traxion Control Sim Racing PodcastWhy Assetto Corsa Competizione is so popular | S02E04It’s been a long journey, from Early Access back in 2018, to PS4 and Xbox One versions in 2020 and finally – for now – the British GT DLC in 2021, but Assetto Corsa Competizione seems to be in the form of its life right now.With extraordinarily active player counts, and next-gen PS5 and Xbox Series X version slated for later in the year, this latest episode of The Traxion Podcast explores why such a serious game that only includes one slightly obscure racing series has become such a smash it for developer KUNOS-Simulazioni and publisher 505 Games.If you’re...
2021-06-2130 min
The Traxion Control Sim Racing PodcastRacing games that have aged like a fine wine | S02E03We’re back with a brand new episode of the Traxion.GG podcast, and this week we discuss games that have aged like a fine wine.Dodgy episode title aside, this is pertinent, as we live in an age where games are updated, refined, patched and added to post-launch, which means that the original Metacritic becomes less and less relevant.‘Games as a service’ is a term that exists. Some simulators work on a subscription basis. Games have a second life beyond the initial release.So, here are just some games that we think...
2021-06-1441 min
The Traxion Control Sim Racing PodcastE3 2021 racing game predictions | S02E02E3, the biggest gaming media event of the year is upon us! Following the Summer Game Fest Kickoff Live, the extended Traxion team discusses what to expect as racing game fans from the event. Sure, the Covid-19 pandemic has clipped its wings a bit, no press or public within giant theatres celebrating gaming robs us of some atmosphere, but there will still be a long weekend packed full of live streams, updates, DLC and fresh game reveals. We cover Koch Media, Ubisoft, Microsoft, Nintendo and more, plus the NACON Connect and EA Play Live which are...
2021-06-1145 min
The Traxion Control Sim Racing PodcastEpisode 14 : The Wreckfest SpecialWreckfest, the game that keeps on giving us plenty to talk about. It’s very, very good… but why? Well, we’ll get into that now, I suppose. Presenting the latest episode of The Traxion.GG Podcast, all about Wreckfest.The title recently re-released on PlayStation 5, and it’s got us all back in our feelings for one of the greatest racing… err… crashing games out there. Agree? Disagree? Let us know what you think about Wreckfest in the comments below.The Traxion.GG Podcast is also available via all major podcast outlet...
2021-05-2458 min
The Traxion Control Sim Racing PodcastEpisode 13: Unpopular OpinionsI’ve got one, you’ve got one, I’m sure that everyone has one. Opinions, I mean. Bad opinions, to be exact.Unpopular opinions are the popular topic this week in the latest episode of the Traxion.GG Podcast, and we’ll be giving our hot takes regarding some of your favourite racing titles on the market, as well as general beliefs in the racing game world.We’re out to hurt feelings this week, so we truly hope you disagree with us.Disagree or not, let us know your opinion in the commen...
2021-05-1759 min
The Traxion Control Sim Racing PodcastEpisode 12: Sim vs ArcadeWe all love a great arcade racing game, right? Using power-ups, bashing off walls, drifting to victory. Or, do we? Are we all enabling our best race face, complaining about track limits and tweaking our bump stop rates instead? What about those games that fit in between the two? Or, how about this for a revolutionary idea… you can enjoy all three types of games? This is what we propose in the latest episode of the Traxion podcast, alongside charting the rise of the simulator and the origin of the aforementioned terms. Let us...
2021-05-1056 min