The Scrub Cast

Scrubcast: Video Games Podcast

Leisure EN ↓ 11 episodes

Paul and Chris bring laid-back conversations and honest takes on all things gaming, with a strong focus on the PlayStation world. Each week, they dive into what they've been playing—whether it's the latest PS5 release, a forgotten classic, a nostalgic throwback, or their newest co-op obsession. Along the way, they cover gaming news, industry trends, upcoming releases, and whatever other gaming rabbit holes they find themselves falling into. If you love PlayStation, great games, and unfiltered gaming chat, Scrubcast has you covered.

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Scrubcast 08: The Death of Disc 10.07.2026 2:01:02

Chris and Paul are back, and the video game industry is absolutely on fire. This week, the guys dive straight into the chaos surrounding the latest PlayStation disc controversy and break down the devastating impact of the newest Xbox layoffs. Plus, they tackle the ultimate question: what does the future actually hold for home consoles?

Retrowars: Best PS2 Game 19.06.2026 2:12:01

Perhaps the toughest list yet - Chris and Paul try their best to pick top 10 games of all time for the Playstation 2.

Retrowars: Best PS3 JRPG 12.06.2026 1:24:36

Chris and Paul look back at some of the best PS3 JRPG's and try to create a top 10 list.

Retrowars: Best PS2 JRPG 05.06.2026 2:24:26

Chris and Paul look back at some of the best PS2 JRPG's and try to create a top 10 list.

07: Geralt is Back! 29.05.2026 1:37:05

Is The Thaumaturge worth your time? We suffer through it for few hours so you don't have to! Plus, Chris is officially getting old, Paul gives his weekly Star Ocean 3 update, and we cover news of the week—including The Witcher 3 getting new DLC 12 years after launch, and Rocket League leading the charge as the first Unreal Engine 6 game

06: Star Fire & Star Ocean 22.05.2026 2:06:23

Chris checks out a random rogue like Star Fire Eternal Cycle while Paul goes back in time to check out Star Ocean 3: Till the end of time. We also go over the latest PS plus additions and Amazon failing to make a good video game.

05: Reddit Rumors and Dumb Controllers 15.05.2026 1:54:30

This week, Paul and Chris wrap up their thoughts on Pragmata, Hades II, and Absolum. On the news side, they dive into the latest console preference report, react to absurdly expensive controllers, and sift through the newest PlayStation Reddit rumors .

04: Capcom Dad Simulator 08.05.2026 1:27:52

Paul goes to the moon in Pragmata while Chris continues his deep dive in Hades 2. We also discuss Assasin's Creed 4 remake, new PS + games for May, and more!

3: Roguelike Takeover 01.05.2026 2:22:11

This week Chris and Paul review their Absolum co-op playthrough, Chris gets deep into Hades 2 runs, and Paul checked out Warriors Abyss! We also discuss some Playstation DRM news, and pointless remakes such as Assassin's Creed 4.

2: To Hell And Back With Hades 2! 24.04.2026 1:41:38

In this episode, we dive headfirst into the underworld with our early experiences in Hades II — what’s hooked us, what’s surprised us, and how it compares to the original. From the gameplay feel to progression and that addictive “one more run” loop, we break down what keeps pulling us back in. We also shift gears to talk about our ongoing co-op adventure in Absolum and how that experience has been...

1: Welcome to the ScrubCast! 17.04.2026 1:39:05

Chris and Paul kick off their brand-new podcast, diving headfirst into the world of video games. In this debut episode, they chat about what they love (and hate) in games, share their recent co-op experiences from Playstation Plus in Atlas Fallen and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 , and explain why the PS5 Pro controller might not be worth your money. Along the way, expect plenty of off-topic ta...