The Explosive Alan Podcast
Join Dan, Ash, Gareth and Nick as they talk games, films and TV, answer the community's questions and attempt to outdo each other in weekly challenges.

Reports of our demise might have been slightly exaggerated, but the departure of Simon Chong is 100% true. Sadly, his prodigious animating talents caught the eye of Hollywood bigwigs, and no amount of promises of being paid in real money or upgrading his Etch-a-Sketch could convince him not to flee 5,400 miles across the world to escape our clutches. Were we going to let him flee without recording a goodbye podcast? Were we fork. So, we took our mics out of hibernation for one last huzzah as the awesome foursome and put together this special show. (‘Special’ in this instance means poorly prepared.) Find out more about what Simon will be up to in California, hear a special story from a 9 year-old Chong, listen to his horrified reaction to our special parting gift, and catch our reactions to your tributes at our premature funeral. It’s going to get emotional.

Direct download: ExAl_Ep102_GoodbyemonChong.mp3
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WE'RE BACK! Again. Again.

Yes, after the lofty high that was the 100th live episode, we took a small break from podcasting while we, amongst other things, had surgery, fell ill, travelled to Edinburgh, worked very hard and tried to finish your Mum's 10.000 piece jigsaw she's had round the back for the last 13 years.

No, but really, we forgot to get any audience participation this episode, so it's just us rounding up all our love for the Switch and Zelda, as well as a challenge about the Bechdel Test. Finally, as it's episode 101 we have ourselves a lovely rip of section based on TV classic Room 101.

Enjoy, friends. It's nice to be back, eh?

Wholesome Memes: https://twitter.com/wholesomememe?lang=en

Direct download: ExAl_Ep101_ZeldanuffOfThisShit.mp3
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Well, we made it. 100 episodes. No one thought we could do it, especially us, but here we are! AND we survived it. This episode of the Explosive Alan Podcast was brought to you in front of a live audience complete with more booze than was ever necessary. Who will win in this epic audience VS Alans showdown? If you were there, you know, BUT DON'T RUIN IT FOR THE REST OF THEM!
 
Enjoy, all. And before you start listening. We're sorry. For everything.
 
What Makes Us Happy Links:
Freeze Frame Bot: www.twitter.com/freezeframebot
Segata Sanshiro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gc3AK8k90xw
Ducktales (Alternate): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmpAx8Z5z40
Where The Water Tastes Like Wine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-F4B5-OsUA
Direct download: ExAl_Ep100_KeepingIt100.mp3
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A 99 ice cream, 99 problems and 99 luftballons. There are many things that have 99 in quantity, but it’s 99th Explosive Alan Podcast that’s really where it’s at. This week, Dan and Simon are talking all things Horizon Zero Dawn, as well as discussing our desert island games, Ubisoft, and oh, THE LIVE EPISODE THAT’S HAPPENING TOMORROW (25/02/17) IN LONDON! Get your tickets if you haven’t right here www.bit.ly/exalpod100

 

What Makes Us Happy Links
The Sentinel: http://boketto.tv/
Radio Garden: http://radio.garden/live/
2016: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z04M6NhkIKk

Direct download: ExAl_Ep99_FlakeNews.mp3
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It’s the filler episode of all filler episodes! Episode 98 is a bit manic, but by golly we’re going to make our 100th episode our actual 100th episode! This week it’s just Dan and Simon chatting about absolute nonsense for half an hour, some things about video games, some things about naughty things we’ve done. ENJOY IT! WE DID!


What makes us happy link: Halloween finger - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZFT7odS-2I

Get your tickets to the live show! There aren’t many left now, and it’s happening soon. 25th of February 2017 at 7.30pm (doors open at 7pm) at the Secret Weapon in Stratford. Tickets here: www.bit.ly/exalpod100

Direct download: ExAl_Ep98_PewDieBye.mp3
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Episode 97 is here with its hands in the air like it just doesn’t care! This week the fantastic foursome discusses things from Superhot VR to Dandy Dungeon and everything in between. You can’t say we aren’t eclectic on this show! Also, don’t forget, our 100th episode will be in front of a LIVE audience in Stratford, London on the 25th of February at 7.30pm. Get your tickets while you can here (they’re free) www.bit.ly/exalpod100

Direct download: ExAl_Ep97_ThisIsTurningIntoASwitchHunt.mp3
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Welcome aboard the SS ExAlPod, there’s no getting off now, you’re locked in, sorry ‘bout it! So, get ready for this week’s returning special “How To Be Awesome At…” episode. This time, DATING! Which should be interesting as three of the four Explosive Alan team have been in relationships for a combined 45 years. Fair warning, this gets weird. Very weird. ENJOY!


ALSO, don’t forget to get your tickets for our live 100th episode coming up on the 25/02/15. It’s at 7.30pm at the Secret Weapon bar in Stratford, London, and we’d love you to be there. Get your tickets here www.bit.ly/exalpod100

Direct download: ExAl_Ep96_TAKEOVERSPECIAL_Dating.mp3
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It’s episode 95 of the Explosive Alan Podcast! And this week we see the triumphant return of the challenge section thanks to a crafty one devised by our very own Dan Maher… ish. We’ve also got talk of Kingdom Hearts, Resident Evil 7, and OH YEAH, DID WE MENTION WE HAVE A LIVE PODCAST COMING UP ON THE 25/02/17 IN LONDON? Go here to grab your tickets. No, go on, go, we’ll wait… www.bit.ly/exalpod100

What Makes Us Happy Links
Archaeogaming: When Two Worlds Collide - http://thekillabunny.kinja.com/archaeogaming-when-two-worlds-collide-1791483025?rev=1485093708205
Bad Lip Reading: Seaguls (Stop It Now) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9t-slLl30E

Direct download: ExAl_Ep95_PresidentEvil.mp3
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Merry Friday, everyone! It’s the 94th episode of the Explosive Alan Podcast coming atcha, very much like 90s band Cleopatra. This week we’re talking all things Switch, as well as properly announcing our 100th LIVE episode event! COME ON DOWN! It’ll be taking place on 25th of February in Secret Weapon in London. Get your tickets right here www.bit.ly/exalpod100

 

What Makes Us Happy Links:
Power Rangers Trailer 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0757ByXCIMo
Dank Memes From Outer Space: https://www.facebook.com/DankMemesFromOuterSpace/
The Motionographer: http://motionographer.com/
One-Screen Mario Maker Puzzles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7SLOTCVCzE
Good Idea, Bat Idea: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaPeZPNz-Yk&feature=youtu.be

GameBlast 2017: https://www.gameblast17.com/

Direct download: ExAlPod_Ep94_TheExplosiveAlanPodcast.mp3
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The first ‘proper’ podcast of 2017 features our future (now past) selves’ first impressions of Nintendo Switch, recorded directly *does Iwata hand gesture* from the exclusive media hands-on event at the Hammersmith Apollo. If that’s not reason enough to listen, we’ve also got details of our upcoming live show on the 25th of February (Tickets available soon), our conflicting thoughts on The Last Guardian, news of Scalebound’s unfortunate demise and we share your most anticipated games of space year 2017.

What Makes Us Happy Links:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rQ1aodFVvY

David S Pumpkins:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rS00xWnqwvI

Yeahboi.me:
http://yeahboi.me/

Man in the High Castle:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1740299/

Direct download: ExAl_Ep93_Scaleboned.mp3
Category:Gaming -- posted at: 4:39pm UTC
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Happy New Year, everyone! Welcome to 2017! Well, here we are, only 6 days into the year and you already have a lovely new podcast to listen to. But this ain’t your grandma’s ExAlPod, no sir! This week we’re doing something a little different. IT’S A TAKEOVER EPISODE! Gareth has taken the hosting seat and presents to you a potential spin off of sorts in which he’d like to teach you how to be awesome at things. This episode sees him, Dan, Simon and Ash teaching you how to be awesome at surviving the apocalypse! So, from zombies to tsunamis (mostly zombies, to be honest) pull up a broken chair, grab yourself some hot, hot food rationed tea and enjoy this week’s show!

Direct download: ExAl_Ep92_TAKEOVERSPECIAL_HowToBeAwesomeAtSurvivingTheApocalypse.mp3
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