Lore Dump

A sweeping Samurai Epic tackling themes of family, class, and honour? I sure hope Chase takes this seriously. TIMESTAMPS00:00:00 - Introduction00:05:55 -Let's go to the Beach, Beach (traumatic)00:17:48 - Yuna going to believe what happened to my village00:52:17 - Leaving Sensei Ishikawa a 1* review on Yelp01:01:11 - Lady Masako01:07:24 - Swing or Miss 101:20:22 - Ryuzo01:39:05 - Clash at the C...

The gang are back in black for Batman: Arkham Shadow. Monty tries to reclaim gaming history by explaining the lore of (potentially) his favourite Arkham story while Chase and Neil try to figure out why he kept this episode a secret. DISCORDhttps://discord.gg/xWazgHjXa8MERCHhttps://monty-zander.myspreadshop.co.uk/ PATREONhttps://www.patreon.com/montyzanderCatch all episodes on Spotify and other usu...

Is this the end of Kazuma Kiryu!? Yakuza 6: The Song of Life comes to a close. Will Monty and Neil agree with Chase that it's the best Yakuza story? Spoilers - yes. A big, teary, epic yes. TIMESTAMPS00:00:00 - Introduction00:03:24 - Blood Law00:47:01 - Father and Son00:56:48 - An Old Friend01:23:43 - The Sleeping Giant02:27:26 - The UnforgivenDISCORDhttps://discord.gg/xWazgHjXa8MERCHhttps://mo...

NICE TO MICHIYakuza 6 continues. The Baby Daddy is revealed, the conspiracy grows, and Kiryu is haunted by an eldritch being. TIMESTAMPS00:00:00 - Introduction00:04:50 - Footsteps00:49:23 - Heihaizi01:17:35 - Conspiracy01:39:55 - DisappearanceDISCORDhttps://discord.gg/xWazgHjXa8MERCHhttps://monty-zander.myspreadshop.co.uk/*MONTY'S CHANNEL*https://www.youtube.com/@MontyZander*PATREON*https://ww...

The gang jump back into the Yakuza series with Yakuza 6: The Song of Life. Chase straps in to explain their favourite Yakuza story while Monty and Neil try to figure out who the baby daddy is. We're going to be doing this series forever aren't we. TIMESTAMPS00:00:00 - IntroductionDISCORDhttps://discord.gg/xWazgHjXa8MERCHhttps://monty-zander.myspreadshop.co.uk/*MONTY'S CHANNEL*https://w...

Neil finally gets the chance to indulge and inflict a little Wrestling Lore on Monty and Chase. Monty Marks Out! Chase lets the Barrage Fly! Neil makes several mistakes!- "Yes I know I confused NXT and Tough Enough several times, give me a break" Shoutout to Santosx07 for the gameplay from which we pulled a lot of these screenshots. You made some truly excellent story decisions- https://...

The end of Yakuza 5 is here! Can the game redeem itself? Who's our eleventh hour villain? And were the bears, Idol Awards, Taxis and Baseball worth it? TIMESTAMPS00:00:00 - Introduction00:04:18 - A Legend Returns00:20:25 - A Hidden Past00:56:21 - Crossroads01:22:47 - Dreams Fulfilled01:50:12 - Who the F@$k is Aizawa!?DISCORDhttps://discord.gg/xWazgHjXa8MERCHhttps://monty-zander.myspreadshop.co...

This could have been an e-mail. TIMESTAMPS00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:47 - Abandoned Glory00:35:53 - Confronting the Past01:28:25 - The Price of Truth01:45:10 - Fleeting TriumphDISCORDhttps://discord.gg/xWazgHjXa8MERCHhttps://monty-zander.myspreadshop.co.uk/*MONTY'S CHANNEL*https://www.youtube.com/@MontyZander*PATREON*https://www.patreon.com/montyzanderCatch all episodes on Spotify and other...

Akiyama's here for DREAMS. Park-San's DREAM is Haruka's DREAM is his DREAM.TIMESTAMPS00:00:00 - Introduction00:06:32 - Backstage Dreams01:01:36 - Hope Lives On01:33:07 - Closing In01:55:04 - Beyond the DreamDISCORDhttps://discord.gg/xWazgHjXa8MERCHhttps://monty-zander.myspreadshop.co.uk/*MONTY'S CHANNEL*https://www.youtube.com/@MontyZander*PATREON*https://www.patreon.com/montyzande...

Rubber Bear. TIMESTAMPS00:00:00 - Introduction00:06:58 - Ends of the Earth00:37:38 - The Way of Resolve00:59:38 - Frozen Roar01:16:59 - We are still hunting a bear01:30:22 - WE ARE STILL HUNTING THIS BEAR01:39:50 - Reckless Encounter (the bear was not a reckless encounter)DISCORDhttps://discord.gg/xWazgHjXa8MERCHhttps://monty-zander.myspreadshop.co.uk/*MONTY'S CHANNEL*https://www.youtube.com/@...

We spent a whole weekend dedicated to one Yakuza game. A WHOLE WEEKEND. DEDICATED TO ONE YAKUZA GAME. Kiryu's a taxi driver!? Street Racing!? What's happening and where are the Yakuzas!?TIMESTAMPS00:00:00 - Introduction00:05:21 - The Wanderer00:33:04 - Uninvited Guest00:54:16 - STREET RACING01:12:13 - The Plot Unfolds (two chapters in)01:40:56 - DestinationsDISCORDhttps://discord.gg/xWazgH...

I wonder what Kintaro's doing right now. Hope that guy's okay. TIMESTAMPS00:00:00 - Introduction00:05:26 - Prologue00:10:04 - Nightwolf00:15:31 - Sheeva00:20:10 - Fujin00:29:07 - Sindel00:41:23 - Shang Tsung00:57:37 - Guest Fighters!01:01:50 - Friendships*TWITTER*https://twitter.com/PodcastDumpDISCORDhttps://discord.gg/xWazgHjXa8MERCHhttps://monty-zander.myspreadshop.co.uk/*MONTY'S CHANNEL*https:/...

It's the beginning of the end as we wind down the clock and prepare to say goodbye to Mortal Kombat. Will Raiden finally face up to his mistakes? Will Neil and Chase be satisfied? Will the timey wimey wibbly wobbly stuff make sense? TIMESTAMPS00:00:00 - Introduction00:03:11 - Prologue00:05:24 - Cassie Cage00:16:38 - Kotal Kahn00:29:19 - Liu Kang and Kung Lao00:36:59 - Sub-Zero and Scorpion00:43:40...

It's a special episode! Monty, Neil and Chase summon 2026 with a brand new game show "Guess That Game," where Neil and Chase go up against one another to crown the lore dump victor. TIMESTAMPS00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:44 - Suitable for Kids?00:17:06 - Word Association00:24:54 - Noobus*TWITTER*https://twitter.com/PodcastDumpDISCORDhttps://discord.gg/xWazgHjXa8MERCHhttps://monty-zan...

It's time for MORTAL KOMBAT KISS. I mean... Mortal Kombat 10! Wait no... Mortal Kombat XXXTREME. Time jumps! Raiden Mistakes! Elder Gods! And... love? TIMESTAMPS00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:20 - Johnny Cage00:25:30 - Kotal Kahn00:34:17 - Sub-Zero00:42:54 - Kung Jin00:50:33 - Sonya Blade00:56:10 - D'Vorah01:01:39 - Takahashi Takeda01:09:49 - A COMIC BOOK?01:19:52 - Jax01:24:48 - Scorpion01:...

The fear of the blood tends to create fear for the flesh. Monty takes Chase and Neil through one of his favourite horror games. Where's Pyramid Head? Is Dahlia Gillespie the baddie? And what does any of this have to do with Lady Gaga!? CHAPTERS 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:06:10 - Welcome to Silent Hill 00:15:49 - Midwich Elementary 00:35:12 - Alchemilla Hospital 00:53:46 - Green Lion Antiques 01:03...

"And I, too, was there!" Raiden said, eyes crackling. Deep down, he knew that was a lie, but he was the God of Thunder. Who could possibly doubt him? He had never made a mistake. This was Mortal Kombat 9.TIMESTAMPS00:00:00 - Introduction00:03:53 - Prologue00:07:04 - Johnny Cage00:20:35 - Sonya Blade00:26:59 - Scorpion00:39:20 - Cyrax00:41:44 - Liu Kang00:49:50 - Jax00:56:00 - Smoke00:59:...

Get ready for so many deaths, told through the lens of... two new characters!? Monty guides Chase and Neil through the end of Mortal Kombat's first phase with Mortal Kombat 7: Armageddon. Who will make it to the top of the Pyramid of Argus? TIMESTAMPS00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:31 - So Much Death00:08:04 - Taven Awakens00:14:01 - The Lin Kuei00:21:16 - The Red Dragon00:29:51 - Gibbel's Plan00:43:...

Mortal Kombat 6! Are you ready to be deceived? Monty introduces Neil and Chase to Shujinko - the biggest, dumbest dummy in the Mortal Kombat universe - and Onaga - the coolest and most underwhelming villain. TIMESTAMPS00:00:00 - Introduction00:03:30 - The Dragon King returns00:09:34 - Earthrealm00:17:14 - Netherrealm00:23:28 - Chaosrealm00:29:26 - Outworld00:33:56 - Orderrealm00:47:55 - Edenia00:5...

It's time for Cooking with Scorpion! Learn about chopping, tenderising, chopping, cake decorating and chopping! Oh, also this is the Mortal Kombat 5: Deadly Alliance episode! TIMESTAMPS00:00:00 - Introduction00:03:06 - Oh no! not Liu Kang!00:10:46 - The Deadly Alliance00:30:46 - Fatalities! Oh my!*TWITTER*https://twitter.com/PodcastDumpDISCORDhttps://discord.gg/xWazgHjXa8MERCHhttps://monty-zander....

Mortal Kombat 4 - otherwise known as Mortal Kombat Gold (GOLD!) is here and it's time for Mortal Kombat: Sub Zero to pay off. Shinnok has come, bringing death, destruction and new characters with him! Chase tries desperately to remember the Elder God's name, Neil revels in the chaos, and Monty tries to make Raiden sound cool when he is definitely not cool. TIMESTAMPS00:00:00 - Introduction00:04:11...

Batman versus Scorpion! Superman versus Raiden! Is the story of Mortal Kombat vs DC any good? No! Are we covering it anyway? Yes! This is the fourth episode of our Mortal Kombat series, covering Mortal Kombat 8! Why are we doing things out of order? Because! TIMESTAMPS00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:41 - Liu Kang00:12:05 - The Flash00:15:54 - Batman00:21:09 - Sonya Blade00:24:51 - Jax00:29:58 - Wonde...

The rules of Mortal Kombat have fallen apart. Monty leads Chase and Neil through the conclusion to Mortal Kombat's first trilogy and the invasion of Earthrealm. Who'll live? Who'll die? Who'll inexplicably come back to life!?TIMESTAMPS00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:51 - Prologue00:09:31 - The Invasion00:32:10 - Epilogue*TWITTER*https://twitter.com/PodcastDumpDISCORDhttps://discord.gg/xWazgHjXa8MERCH...

Shao Khan the Conqueror arrives! Monty continues our time with Mortal Kombat, bringing a new tournament and a new set of fighters. Chase grapples with the eye of Chitian, and Neil thirsts for Shang Tsung. TIMESTAMPS00:00:00 - Introduction and History Lesson00:05:57 - Mortal Kombat 200:30:54 - Mortal Kombat: Special Forces*TWITTER*https://twitter.com/PodcastDumpDISCORDhttps://discord.gg/xWazgHjXa8M...

A new challenger enters the ring! Monty gears up to lead Chase and Neil through Mortal Kombat's first phase... and immediately regrets giving Chase access to the sound desk. TIMESTAMPS00:00:00 - Introduction and History Lesson00:08:39 - Mortal Kombat (1992)00:39:26 - Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero*TWITTER*https://twitter.com/PodcastDumpDISCORDhttps://discord.gg/xWazgHjXa8MERCHhttps://monty-za...