The Cross Players Podcast
352 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★ - 6 ratingsWelcome to The Cross Players Podcast, where casual gaming and comedy collide.
Hosted by a group of internet gaming friends from across the UK, we cover all things Nintendo, PlayStation and Xbox. And sometimes, if we're feeling particularly saucy, PC and retro games too.
If you enjoy the show, check out more from The Cross Players podcast network and support us on Patreon for even more bonus content.
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CrossCast | Ep47: It's-a me, Chris Pratt
September 27, 2021 12:18 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBIf you're reading this and have somehow missed that we're giving away an Xbox Series S, well, it's true. We're giving away an Xbox Series S. To have a chance of winning, take a look at our pinned tweet here and for TEN additional chances of winning, check out our revamped Patreon here and see which tier tickles your fancy. And what prompted this sudden wave of generosity? Well, we celebrated our 2nd year refresh at the weekend with a full night of streams, live recordings and general merrim...
CrossCast | Ep46: Brian May's Semi
September 23, 2021 08:23 - 1 hour - 106 MBFor legal purposes, we have been advised to clarify that the 'Brian May' referred to in this episode is a fictional character and in no way related to the poodle-haired, badger-shagging Queen guitarist, Brian May CBE. With that out of the way, you can expect to hear the usual mix of video game chat and unapologetic nonsense, with your hosts Lewis, Dan, Ben & Mark. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our nonsense, and we hope it brings some silly fun into your life. We've ...
CrossCast | Ep45: Threads of Saffron
September 20, 2021 08:27 - 1 hour - 76.9 MBJoin Lewis, Dan, Ben and Mark as they talk about recent gaming news, the games they've been playing and their console histories, WITH HILARIOUS CONSEQUENCES!!! We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our nonsense, and we hope it brings some silly fun into your life. We've got a whole evening of fun lined up for Saturday 25th September, including some community gaming, lots of prizes and some cheeky twists to our usual format, so we hope you can join us at twitch.tv/thecrosspla...
Game Club | Playlist October 2021
September 17, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 146 MBWelcome to the TCP's Gamepass Club, I mean Game Club Playlist for October! Lewis is going to need a clean pair of pants when he hears this one and for good reason as a certain past pick of his has finally made it to the Game Club. This month Jason is joined by his Cross Player team member Laurie and with him brings the Deputy Editor of Switch Player and Nintyfresh magazines Shaun Hughes. Which games made the club for October? listen now to find out.
CrossCast | Ep44: I Parent but I Don't Husband
September 13, 2021 16:18 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBJoin Lewis, Dan, Ben and Alex as they offer their expert opinion on the hottest gaming news from several weeks ago. They also discuss what they were playing several weeks ago and experiment with a fun new segment that seemed like a good idea several weeks ago. This episode was recorded several weeks ago.
Game Club Review | August 2021
September 02, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 134 MBSome would say the games for this month were not the best, but there was still some corkers in there including one of the best games ever created and possibly the worst game in the history of TCP Game Club! Patrick joins Jason & Alex to make his cross players debut and he starts his podcasting career with a memorable first appearance for various reasons. What were they? Only one way to find out! The games discussed this month: Super Mario World The Ascent Gang Beats Sky: Children of the Light
CrossCast | Ep43: SWWB
August 21, 2021 20:17 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBSometimes we indulge in quite poignant conversations on this podcast, picking apart our own insecurities and pondering life's big questions. Sometimes we search for deeper meaning in our gaming experiences and meditate on how the medium itself has brought us all together. Sometimes we shed a collective tear over the stories we share. And sometimes, we name an episode Sloppy Wet Wanky Boobs.
CrossCast | Ep43: Sloppy Wet Wanky Boobs
August 21, 2021 20:17 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBSometimes we indulge in quite poignant conversations on this podcast, picking apart our own insecurities and pondering life's big questions. Sometimes we search for deeper meaning in our gaming experiences and meditate on how the medium itself has brought us all together. Sometimes we shed a collective tear over the stories we share. And sometimes, we name an episode Sloppy Wet Wanky Boobs. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecrossplayers/message
CrossCast | Ep42: A Wee Crow with a Lightsaber
August 17, 2021 20:44 - 1 hour - 73.7 MBLaurie slides into Dan's ample shoes (genitals first) and joins Lewis, Ben and Mark to discuss what they've been playing, news and much more besides. Don't forget! You can get an additional podcast every god damn week by joining our Patreon and gifting us a frankly laughable one pound a month.
Game Club | Playlist September 2021
August 12, 2021 09:33 - 1 hour - 154 MBSeptember already!!! Soon enough we be ramming our hands up some turkeys and pulling some cheap Christmas crackers! This month Jason is joined by a special guest, John, who hosts his own podcast Gaming in the Wild. you can find his podcast here. Alex also joins the guys and the less said about that the better. Want to know why? then get listening!
Game Club Playlist | September 2021
August 12, 2021 09:33 - 1 hour - 154 MBSeptember already!!! Soon enough we'll be ramming our hands up some turkeys and pulling some cheap Christmas crackers! This month Jason is joined by a special guest, John, who hosts his own podcast Gaming in the Wild. you can find his podcast here. Alex also joins the guys and the less said about that the better. Want to know why? then get listening!
CrossCast | Ep41: Grinly Smuggin & the Spicy Sky Raisins
August 11, 2021 07:56 - 2 hours - 91.2 MBI'll level with you - this episode was recorded a few weeks ago and I can barely remember what it was about. I know it had Lewis, Dan, Ben and Mark on it. There's talk of the Steam Deck, HD remasters we'd love to see and of course a big ol' game of Mario or Smario. I'd also wager the episode contains what arseholes like to call 'bantz' but there's only one way to be sure...
Game Club Review | July 2021
July 28, 2021 18:56 - 1 hour - 134 MBJason, Lewis and Alex sit down and have a splendid chat all about the Game Club games of July. which one took home the coveted game of the month award and made its way onto the The Cross Players wall of fame? Listen in and find out now!
CrossCast | Ep40: Chewing The Cable
July 19, 2021 07:52 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBJoin Lewis, Dan, Ben and Mark as they give their thoughts on the newly announced Steam Deck, chat about what they've picked up and played and recall their fondest summer gaming memories. They also squeeze in a cheeky game of Mario or Smario - why not play along at home by joining us live, every Thursday at 8pm (UK time) over at youtube.com/thecrossplayers
Game Club Playlist | August 2021
July 15, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 155 MBWill it be third time lucky for Jason or will it be his never ending torture to get a game chosen to enter the hallowed halls of the Game Club. Joining Jason on his quest is the ever lasting git that is Lewis and making his Game Club debut is one of our newest members of the Cross Players team Ryan! Find out what the boys pitched and chose for you to play in next months Game club...and don't forget to rub the bust on your way in please.
CrossCast | Ep39: The Prince of Smarkness Returns (OLED model)
July 14, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 81.7 MBLock up your children! Or else, he will! Smark, the ghost of podcasts past, emerges from his crypt to strike fear into our mortal hearts, as well as discussing the Switch OLED model with Lewis, Dan and Ben. Now fetch me my Switch Island housecoat and begone, peasant!
CrossCast | Ep38: The One with Laurie & Luke
July 13, 2021 12:35 - 1 hour - 80.7 MBThe fella that usually writes the silly episode titles and descriptions is off at the moment, so I've just named this episode 'The One with Laurie & Luke' and will be padding out this description with meaningless waffle based around that title. 'The One with Laurie & Luke' was, of course, inspired by the hit sitcom, Friends, in which six affluent white people take turns boning each other. Except Ross and Monica, not only because they are unattractive, but also because they are siblings and ...
Game Club Review | June 2021
July 05, 2021 11:40 - 1 hour - 169 MBThere can only be one winner and Jason is joined by Lewis and our patron Alex to try and decide which game will be our game of the month for June 2021. The boys work their way through June's games, which were Ratchet & Clank (2016), FIFA 21, Spiritfarer and Starlink. But, before all that we tried to come up with the perfect physical game club and we devised a new Patreon goal podcast, The Croc Pod!
CrossCast | Ep37: The Late Late E3 Ramble
June 30, 2021 10:02 - 1 hour - 168 MBLike a fine wine, some things are worth waiting for and this is no exception for our special E3 episode. Brew yourself up a nice cup of tea/coffee/Horlicks, get comfy in your favourite armchair and join Ethan & Jason on a relaxing journey through their top five moments of this year's E3 extravaganza with bonus tangents that will delight on all levels. If you agreed/disagreed or have other thoughts on anything you've heard or just want to chat games then head on over to our discord, where you ...
Game Club Playlist | July 2021
June 19, 2021 11:16 - 1 hour - 114 MBOn this episode, and as is the way with Game Club hosts, we witness Jason's inevitable descent into megalomania, as he callously casts aside his usual co-hosts in favour of our Patreon supporters Lalena and Mark. One can only assume Jason plans to assert his dominance over these kind souls in a desperate bid to get his own picks onto July's Playlist. Will his evil plan be successful or will Lalena and Mark fight back and even save Jason from the path towards self-destruction and ultimate do...
E3 2021 | Xbox and Bethesda - Reactions
June 13, 2021 18:53 - 12 minutes - 4.72 MBDan and Ben were joined by Gary Gray and our old mucker Andrew to watch the Xbox and Bethesda E3 conference, and what a show it was. This is a brief summary of their thoughts, straight after it happened!
E3 2021 | Ubisoft Forward - Reactions
June 12, 2021 20:46 - 18 minutes - 6.76 MBBonus episode o'clock! Get ready for the hottest of hot takes because Ethan, Jason, Dan and Ben literally just watched the Ubisoft Forward E3 2021 presentation and here's what they thought. But what did YOU think, sexy sexy listener?
CrossCast | Ep36: Offing The Minotaur
June 10, 2021 21:00 - 2 hours - 148 MBIt's E3 season and that can mean only one thing - every single gaming podcast needs to do a prediction show. Never ones to rock the boat, we've gone ahead and done just that, as Ethan plonks himself in the hot seat and stares deeply into his crystal ball alongside Dan, Ben and Nathan. What do you think of our predictions? Swing by Discord to let us know!
CrossCast | Ep36: Handing Off The Minotaur
June 10, 2021 21:00 - 2 hours - 148 MBIt's E3 season and that can mean only one thing - every single gaming podcast needs to do a prediction show. Never ones to rock the boat, we've gone ahead and done just that, as Ethan plonks himself in the hot seat and stares deeply into his crystal ball alongside Dan, Ben and Nathan. What do you think of our predictions? Swing by Discord to let us know!
Game Club Review | May 2021
June 05, 2021 21:03 - 1 hour - 94 MBGamer Jason rounds up a merry band of misfits to review our Game Club games of May 2021. Thanks to our lovely Patreon supporter Alex for joining us on this one. You too can be as cool as him by getting involved over on Discord or Patreon. Oh, did I mention Lewis and Ben are on this episode too? Nah I didn't. You know why? Because I hate them. There I said it.
CrossCast | Ep35: A Tramp in a Box with a Pop Filter
May 26, 2021 08:21 - 1 hour - 122 MBJoin Lewis, Dan and Ben as they offer their uniquely gobshitey take on the latest gaming news and what they've been playing. To be part of the conversation, come on over to Discord and say "gloves up and stay buttery".
Game Club Playlist | June 2021
May 19, 2021 14:40 - 1 hour - 163 MBThere's a new king of the Game Club castle, as Jason takes the hot seat to guide Ben & Dan to choose some suitable games for the Game Club in June! Dont forget to head over to thecrossplayers.com/discord to join in on the voting!
CrossSection | Ori and the Will of the Wisps (Part 1)
May 16, 2021 17:57 - 27 minutes - 19.9 MBWith Ori and the Will of The Wisps being part of this month's Game Club (get involved over on Discord!) Ben had a chat about it with Perry from the excellent Talk Nintendo podcast. Being conscientious podcasters, they recorded that conversation and... this is it!
CrossCast | Ep34: Trophy or Dare?
May 11, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBNate, Ethan and Laurie get together to pick apart a whole lot of gaming news and give their views on New Pokemon Snap, Returnal and NieR Replicant. They even make time to sneak in a fun little game of their own. Enjoy!
Game Club Review | April 2021
May 07, 2021 21:24 - 52 minutes - 49.1 MBTissues at the ready as Andrew, Max and Jason round up and review April's Game Club games. Want to get involved in Game Club? Of course you do, it's a nice way to have shared experiences with a very nice group of people, and Lewis. To join in the fun, come on over to Discord and say hi.
Pick Up and Play | Xbox Series S; Yakuza: Like a Dragon; OlliOlli: Switch Stance
May 04, 2021 14:22 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBHello there, dear listeners! Kick back and relax as Lewis, Dan and Ben have a good, old-fashioned chat about gaming gubbins they've picked up and played, including but not limited to a console, a peripheral and a bunch of old games Lewis stole from his own mother. The bastard.
Pick Up and Play | Immortals Fenyx Rising; Concrete Genie; Bravely Default II
April 21, 2021 10:46 - 42 minutes - 39 MBOh hello there! Can you believe it’s been 10 days since our last episode? Feels like longer, doesn't it? Hey, you had a hair cut! Suits you. Really brings out your eyes. There's a lot of other stuff that's changed in the last 10 days. For example, we've changed our podcast hosting service so if you're reading this, that means it worked. We're also tinkering around with one or two new formats, and this episode is one such experiment. Basically, it's the Pick Up and Play section from CrossCas...
CrossCast | Ep33: A Buffet of Rich's
April 11, 2021 20:22 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBDan, Lewis, Laurie and Ben get together to discuss a whole load of video game stuff in a style some critics have described as "pretty shite but at least they don't mention Prince Philip".
CrossCast | Ep32: Sam Webster, Bone Specialist
April 04, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 122 MBFor this week's CrossCast, Ethan, Nate, Dan and Ben were joined by Sam Webster, producer of the Grindstone soundtrack, one of our favourite OSTs from last year. This episode was actually recorded a couple of weeks ago but was a real bastard to edit - we’ve done our best to make it as listenable as possible and hope you enjoy!
Game Club Review | March 2021
April 01, 2021 16:08 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBAnother month down, another classic game added to our wall of fame. But what will it be? There's no way of knowing. It could be literally anything! ANYTHING!!! From this list of four games: Katana ZERO Overcooked 2 Celeste Titanfall 2 Listen in to find out what Lewis, Ethan and Ben decided, with a little help from the half-humans that support us over at patreon.com/thecrossplayers
The Sit Down | Ep2: Max Wright
March 28, 2021 15:06 - 1 hour - 97.8 MBIn this episode, Dan gets to sit and chat with Max Wright about all things fashion, food, gaming, and even some project management.
CrossCast | Ep31: Dood, Where's My Zion?
March 23, 2021 09:41 - 2 hours - 111 MBHello there! Nintendo Life's very own Zion joins Dan, Ben, Max and Lewis as they go over the latest news, their dream video game movies, and play another classic round of the family favourite 'What's in Yer Pockets'.
CrossCast | Ep30: Steamy Oil
March 20, 2021 09:39 - 1 hour - 87 MBThis week we welcome Austin Voigt (Nintendo Life) onto the show, where we cover the latest gaming news, what we've been playing and our favourite first party exclusives! -------------------------------------------------------- Support The Cross Players on Patreon for exclusive content and community access: https://bit.ly/3dQ80RJ
Game Club Playlist | April 2021
March 16, 2021 19:48 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBAndrew, Steve and Max smoosh together their big old brains, add a sprinkling of gaming knowledge and a dash of humour, pop it in the oven for 1:10 and then serve up the delectable courses you'll be feasting on throughout April. Bon appetit! PS. I'm really hungry.
The Sit Down | Ep1: benjicong
March 13, 2021 12:49 - 1 hour - 81.1 MBIn this episode, Dan gets to sit and chat with Ben about all things music, family, gaming, and ambition.
The Sit Down | Ep1: Ben Congalton
March 13, 2021 12:49 - 1 hour - 81.1 MBIn this episode, Dan gets to sit and chat with Ben Congalton about all things music, family, gaming, and ambition. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecrossplayers/message
CrossCast | Ep29: Feelgood Gems & Oxenfree
March 05, 2021 17:10 - 1 hour - 89.1 MBSwitch Pro rumours! Feelgood hidden gems! A quiz segment we're all crap at! This episode has it all as Lewis, Dan and Ben are joined by the wonderful and *checks notes* extremely well hung Marvy aka @MrGameandTravel. Enjoy! -------------------------------------------------------- Support The Cross Players on Patreon for exclusive content and community access ► https://bit.ly/3dQ80RJ More from The Cross Players : Website ► https://bit.ly/3krg7Wm Twitter ► https://bit.ly/3uvRqMU Discord ► ...
CrossCast | Ep28: Shovel Hands
March 03, 2021 19:44 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBHullo there! On this week's show, Lewis, Dan and Ben are joined by Ethan as they make some wildly inaccurate State of Play predictions, chat about what they've bought/played and even find time for a cheeky game of 'What's in Your Pocket?'. A video version of this episode can be found on our YouTube channel, here: https://youtu.be/AST7qbLv_DI We'd really appreciate it if you could drop us a subscription and *checks notes* hit that notification bell so you know when we post new videos. Supp...
Game Club Review | February 2021
March 02, 2021 17:54 - 1 hour - 73.9 MBJoin your old pals Andrew, Steve and Ben, as well as one or two 'mystery callers' as they review all of February's Game Club activity. What was your favourite? What are you looking forward to next month? Have you seen my keys? If you want to get involved in this month's Game Club (and we would LOVE you to) then pop along to thecrossplayers.com/discord and you will be welcomed with open arms.
CrossSection | Little Nightmares 2
February 25, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 79.3 MBLewis and Ben recently played through Little Nightmares 2 and enjoyed their time with it so much that they decided to sit down for a nice chat and absolutely spoil the shit out of it. Seriously, this gets very spoilery so if you have any intention of playing the game, probably best to just listen to the first bit before they give a spoiler warning. But here we are warning you again. Spoilers! For everyone else, enjoy this episode and give Lewis @ThatDoctorFact and Ben @benjicong a shout on ...
CrossCast | Ep27: The Cross Switch Players Island
February 21, 2021 11:44 - 1 hour - 61 MBDan, Lewis, Laurie and Ethan frolic in a veritable golden shower of Nintendo news as they pick apart the recent Direct, and much more besides.
Game Club Playlist | March 2021
February 12, 2021 12:32 - 1 hour - 105 MBLove Game Club? Wish you could eavesdrop on the arguments we have in order to decide which games get featured every single month? Well, you’re in luck my inquisitive friend, because that’s exactly what this episode is about. Listen in as Ethan, Lewis and Ben get down to some vocal mud wrestling to decide on the games we’ll all be playing next month. Disagree with our choices? Well fuck you! Just kidding - let us know over on Twitter @TheCrossPlayers or get involved with the voting over at p...
CrossCast | Ep26: The Return of Ricardo Kiwami
February 09, 2021 15:29 - 1 hour - 86.2 MBLive music, laughter, tears, an audio-only show and tell, overpriced exercise bikes and the occasional mention of video games. This is the CrossCast, we are The Cross Players and you are magnificent. Thanks for listening.
Game Club | January 2021
January 31, 2021 19:34 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBAs January comes to an end and we all breathe a collective 'thank fuck', here's another reason to be cheerful! Andrew and Steve are joined by two of our wonderful Patreon supporters, Mark and Seb, to discuss January's Game Club picks and look ahead to what's in store for February... We'd love you to get involved, so join in the chat over at thecrossplayers.com/discord and look for the Game Club channel.
CrossCast | Ep25: A Nice Little CozyCast
January 28, 2021 16:29 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBWe made it to the big quarter century! CrossCast hits 25, meaning it's now old enough to drink in Delhi and too old for Max to find attractive. Speaking of Maxibon, he joins Lewis and Steve for this lovely little chatette of a podcast, so grab your hot water bottle, snuggle under your favourite blanky and enjoy.