The Tepid Take

In this episode, the boys talk about their alternative Christmas choices when it comes to film, TV and video games! Marc watches the documentary mini-series Beckham. Matt has started playing a different game, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. And Addison is working through Remedy's catalogue of video games with Alan Wake Remastered being the current one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

In this episode, the boys discuss their tepid picks for the 2023 Game Awards! Marc sinks all his time into Football Manager 2024, Matt continues his playthroughs of Starfield and Baldur's Gate 3, and Addison revisits Demon Souls and The Surge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, the boys talk about the length of video game and the cost to playtime ratio. Marc talks about Marvel's Spider-man 2, Addison talks about Lies of P, and Matt talks about finally completing Baldur's Gate 3. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Sam's final episode (for the time being), the boys talk about horror games and films and how they impact each other. We also talk about Marc and Addison's yearly gaming tournament, whilst Matt and Sam watch the Exorcist in the cinema. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we look at the accuracies of films based on real life! Sam talks about his experience of watching Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers in concert, Matt talks about seeing Aunty Donna's Magical Dead Cat Tour, Marc watches Welcome to Wrexham Season 2, and Addison plays the souls-like game Lies of P. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Sam-less episode, the gents talk about what 5 games they would take on a desert Island with them! Matt and Addison also share their thoughts on Starfield, and Marc watches even more The Conjuring content. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we talk about the golden age of Children's TV, which is basically while we were growing up in the 90s/2000s! (Not biased at all...) The boys also talk about what they've been doing. Marc's been "watching" Calls (2021) on Apple TV, Sam's been playing Vampire Survivors on the Nintendo Switch, Addison has been playing the highly anticipated Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon from From...

In this episode, we talk about the current generation of consoles and if they are delivering on their promises! The boys also talk about what they've been up to... mostly playing video games. Matt's been playing Baldur's Gate 3, Marc has been playing Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion, Addison has been replaying Dishonored, and Sam's been playing Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania! Hosted on Acast. See ac...

In this episode, we discuss whether a directors name still holds the same power for selling tickets as it has done in previous years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we discuss whether Hollywood has a runtime problem at the moment, seeming as films are passing the 2 hour mark on a regular basis currently. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this “sophisticated” episode, we talk about book adaptations in media and how people’s opinions differ. Matt is somehow still playing Zelda (it’s been like 6 weeks now), Addison’s recovering from turning 30, Sam is on a Mario binge, and Marc is copying Matt by going to the theatre! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we discuss the influence Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse had on the animation game in Hollywood, as well as a spoiler-free review of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we discuss whether the gaming industry has become over-saturated with open world games and whether or not this is a bad thing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Eurovision once again and the guys discuss their highs and lows of watching the contest! Matt stoically plays Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Addison realises he actually enjoys Jedi: Fallen order and watches Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3, Marc plays the N64 game Pokemon Stadium, and it's about damn time Sam plays Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time whilst also watching the All or Nothin...

In this episode, we discuss the ongoing release of unfinished games and how they're impacting the gaming industry. We also have a quick catch up on what media we've engaged in, such as John Wick 4, Evil Dead Rise, The Shawshank Redemption stage show and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we discuss how streaming services have impacted TV series as a whole. Also, Marc watches the action packed John Wick 4. Addison enjoys the newest Dungeons & Dragons film. After the guys' review, Sam watches the Ted Lasso TV series. And Matt plays indie title Dredge, giving it a rave review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we discuss if Hollywood is too reliant on sequels. We also catch up with what the guys are up to! Marc talks about the Agatha Christie play, Witness for the Prosecution. Sam talks about Season 3 of The Mandalorian on Disney+. Matt talks about Antman and The Wasp: Quantumania. And Addison talks about Ted Lasso Season 3 on Apple TV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

After the season finale of The Last of Us television show, we decided to discuss whether video game adaptations work for film and TV. We also have a quick catchup on things we've engaged in, such as the Resident Evil 4 Chainsaw Demo, Hogwarts Legacy, Attack on Titan, Scream 6 and Halo Infinite Season 3. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Tepid Take Soundbite Showdown! In this episode, Matt puts his co-hosts to the test and challenges their memory of The Tepid Take podcast. It's like a callback episode but better. The gents talk about the highly anticipated and controversial Hogwarts Legacy, lo-fi game OlliOlli World, the remaster of Metroid Prime and Paramore's latest album! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

With the upcoming release of M. Night Shyamalan's 'Knock at the Cabin', we discuss some of our favourite movie twists! Including The Mist, Shutter Island, Planet of the Apes and Oldboy. SPOILERS AHEAD! (obviously) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we look forwards to 2023 and the entertainment we are most excited for. Additionally, Sam talks about Wednesday, his favourite day of the week, Marc discusses a naughty little boy in Chucky season 2, Matt talks about the newest Spider-Man film no-one has heard of and Addison has some aquatic issues! Plus listen out for the very special bonus section where Marc whacks out his giant cryst...

In this episode, we take a look back at 2022 and all the great (and some awful) entertainment throughout the year! Matt finally completes Pokemon Legends: Arceus and talks about Cult of the Lamb, Addison plays the strange new shooter High on Life, Sam gets Matt into the Pokemon Trading Card Game, and Marc watches James Cameron's new epic film "Sam Worthington goes to Pandora 2"... otherwise known...

In this episode, we share our secret santa gifts with each other and discuss our favourite Christmas TV specials! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we discuss our video game picks from the nominees for the Game Awards 2022! Addison watches every film in the cinema... every one... Matt talks about his overwhelming Warzone 2.0 experience and touches on Pokemon: Scarlet, Marc watches the Disney+ series Welcome to Wrexham, and Sam plays old Sonic games through Sonic Origins. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

In this episode, we discuss who could defeat Kratos in battle! He's certainly a tough opponent, but I think we've found some contenders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.