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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Episodes
Desert Island Cartridges – Ep28 – The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild w/ Peer Schneider
April 03, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBWell, well, well. This is a pretty special episode. Dan and Ben had the pleasure and extraordinary good fortune to sit down and talk games with none other than the head honcho of IGN and co-host of Nintendo Voice Chat, Peer Schneider. Hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed making it. We encourage you to show Peer some love and let him know what you think of his game, food and drink picks by tweeting him @PeerIGN Thank you for your continued support, because none of this would ha...
The Switch Island Express | Ep.31: I Remember Seeing Juan
April 02, 2020 11:00 - 43 minutes - 52.6 MBJoin Lewis, Andrew, Laurie and Ben as they run down the game announcements from the March 2020 Indie World Presentation. * Please note, the above description was written by Andrew while he was very grumpy. No time to write playful descriptions when you've got 47 other podcasts to appear on.
The Switch Island Podcast | Ep46: Pitch Your Tents & Grab Your Bells
March 30, 2020 19:07 - 1 hour - 106 MBThis episode is hosted by Dan, Andrew, Ben and... and what's this? A wild Mikey Boo Boo appears! Join the boys as they give a very Switch Island take on the recent Nintendo Direct Mini and share their initial thoughts on the game that, quite frankly, ripped off our whole island theme - Animal Crossing: New Horizons. This episode was recorded in the middle of the day, with absolutely zero alcohol involved. These truly are strange times. Stay safe, everyone. We love you.
The Switch Island Express | Ep.30: Don't Let Dan Download A Soundboard
March 29, 2020 19:03 - 26 minutes - 30.8 MBIn what is almost definitely our first ever one-man podcast, Dan self-isolates with nothing but his shiny new soundboard for company. He didn't want anyone else on the pod, just him and his soundboard. I get it. It's fine. Totally cool with it. HEY DAN IF YOU LOVE YOUR SOUNDBOARD SO MUCH WHY DON'T YOU ASK IT TO DO A WEE ON YOU? WILL YOUR SOUNDBOARD DO THAT??? I'LL TELL THEM EVERYTHING, YOU KNOW I WILL. This episode is also available in video form, which you lovely bastards can watch here:...
The Switch Island Express | Ep.29: A Very Happy Birthday
March 16, 2020 13:25 - 47 minutes - 58.6 MBLaurie, Andrew and Lewis put on their party hats and scoff some cake in celebration of the Switch's 3rd birthday. Admittedly, the cake they're scoffing is probably hella hard by now, but our dear Patreon supporters got this episode back when it was timely and relevant. We invite you to become part of this elite group over at patreon.com/theswitchisland The boys also find time to discuss Fire Emblem (again), Two Point Hospital & 1-2-Switch, of all titles!
The Switch Island Podcast | Ep45: Andrew's Curtains, Coronavirus & Our Top Three Switch Games
March 09, 2020 22:13 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBThis week, the chaps talk a whole load of nonsense about Andrew's dodgy curtains, coronavirus disruption, the upcoming releases, and our top three games of the Switch's first three years! If you enjoy consuming our content as much as we love making it, you can support us directly by contributing to our Patreon: patreon.com/theswitchisland ------------------------------ Hop on over to the island and get involved with our super-friendly gaming community: Twitter: twitter.com/theswitchisla...
The Switch Island Express | Ep.28: WeebFest 2020
March 03, 2020 21:40 - 42 minutes - 48.2 MBLewis, Laurie and Ben grab their body pillows and questionable mouse mats to discuss Tokyo Mirage Sessions and Fire Emblem: Three Houses. They also somehow make Sonic The Hedgehog 2 sound vaguely perverted as only The Switch Island can. You can also assist us in our quest to help Andrew remember that other games exist by tweeting @oddment84 GET OFF FORTNITE, ANDREW
Desert Island Cartridges – Ep27 – Streets of Rage 2 w/ Chris Scullion
March 01, 2020 08:28 - 59 minutes - 68.6 MBOn this episode, your hosts Lewis, Andrew & Ben are joined by an actual, proper journalist and a legend in UK gaming coverage, Chris Scullion. Join the boys as they talk about Chris' career, his DIC game choice and even squeeze in time for a Big Fact Hunt. Please note we can not be held accountable for any factual errors made during this episode as we were NOT drunk during the time of recording. Don't forget, the simplest (and cheapest) way to support The Switch Island is to leave us a rev...
The Switch Island Express | Ep.27: It's Never OK to Hadouken Your Mum
February 25, 2020 21:31 - 34 minutes - 39.3 MBAndrew, Ben, Laurie & Rich met up in the real world to enjoy drinks and random snacks sent directly to our table from our lovely friends and followers (thank you, you crazy bastards). The boys cover many topics, including hot takes on the Animal Crossing Direct, Ninja being a bellend and some other stuff we're too drunk to remember. Mum, if you're reading this, we love you and we're sorry.
The Switch Island Podcast | Ep44: Where The Flip Is The Nintendo Direct?!
February 19, 2020 23:02 - 56 minutes - 79.7 MBThe Switch Island Podcast is your one-stop-shop for all things Nintendo! In episode 44, the guys talk about when the latest direct might drop, as well as discussing the games they picked up in the recent eShop sales! #AnimalCrossing #NintendoDirect #eShopSales ------------------------------ If you enjoy consuming our content as much as we love making it, you can support us directly by contributing to our Patreon: patreon.com/theswitchisland ------------------------------ Hop on over ...
Desert Island Cartridges – Ep26 – Donkey Kong Country 2 w/ Zion Grassl from Nintendo Life
February 11, 2020 20:27 - 57 minutes - 65.3 MBOn this episode Lewis and Ben are joined by Nintendo Life video producer Zion Grassl all the way from the good old United States of US America. Listen in to discover whether Zion's game choice is good enough to keep him on the island or whether his food and drink choices will let him down... As a special bonus, there's a questionable musical interlude that we're already regretting including. But it's too late now. Enjoy! If you're still reading this (thanks!) please tweet @ThatDoctorFact wi...
The Switch Island Express | Ep.26: Hello There, Lovely People
February 08, 2020 17:44 - 39 minutes - 44.9 MBOn this week's show Lewis and Ben are joined by none other than Zion from Nintendo Life. The boys have a nice little chat about all the games they've been playing recently as Zion very politely pretends to understand everything Lewis is saying. They had such a good time that Zion may be back sooner than you'd think...
Desert Island Cartridges – Ep25 – Splatoon 2, Uncharted 2 & The Dog Island w/ Nintendo Jump Podcast
February 01, 2020 15:43 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBThis is a big one. Lewis, Dan and Ben welcome Kevin, Sergio and Darrel from Nintendo Jump Podcast to discuss their game, food and drink choices. There's also a cameo appearance from an old favourite we haven't heard from in a while...
The Switch Island Express | Ep.25: Shattered Dreams
January 29, 2020 21:09 - 45 minutes - 55.1 MBIn the words of Timbaland as Aaliyah's 'Try Again' begins: 'It's been a long time'. Sorry! But now we're back in your ear holes with a brand new Express, this time hosted by resident Scot, Lewis Wilson. He's joined by Laurie Eggman64 (you need to change your surname by deed poll now, Laurie) and Mr Andrew Dickinson as they chat all about the future of Splatoon, Pokemon Sword/Shield, Little Nightmares and Dead Cells. If you've read this far, please tweet the word FRIDGE to Andrew @oddment84.
The Switch Island Podcast - Ep43 - I Said Pokemon Bank, Not Pokemon W#%k!!
January 14, 2020 23:55 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBThis week, we tackle the latest pokemon direct, as well as this weeks game releases! The topics in full; 1. Nintendo Switch Sold Out! 2. Pokemon Direct Hit or Miss? 3. Are Video Game TV Shows & Films Good Now? 4. Luigi’s Mansion is another average release? 5. Who else would we want to make a handheld? Thanks for listening!
The Switch Island Express | Ep.24: Bathing with Monsters
January 09, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 76.9 MBLaurie takes a break from strapping babies to his chest and has a go at hosting this episode, alongside Dan and Rich. They cover a load of games they've been playing and it's all very wholesome and lovely until Rich ruins it with his potty mouth.
The Switch Island Podcast - Ep42 - 2020 Predictions, Wii U Ports & The Next Generation
January 08, 2020 00:10 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBThis week, Jon, Ben, Andrew, and Dan all jump on to discuss their topics of choice. Their picks; 1. This years predictions 2. Next gen consoles 3. How can you complete a game in 2020 4. Ports from the WiiU Enjoy!
The Switch Island Express | Ep.23: The Big Fact Hunt of The Year 2019
January 01, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 91 MBHappy New Year! Let's welcome 2020 with one final look back at 2019 as Mike, Lewis, Dan and Ben hunker down for a game of 20 questions and yet again prove that they really shouldn't be hosting any sort of gaming podcast. Play along at home with your friends and family, but definitely NOT with children, because Mike struggles to say Big Fact Hunt on multiple occasions.
The Switch Island Express | Ep.22: How to Sneak a Switch into Prison
December 31, 2019 10:15 - 40 minutes - 46.1 MBAs we approach the end of 2019, Mike, Andrew, Sticky & Ben take a look back at the year in gaming and highlight some of the more slept-on titles which weren't covered in our main GOTY podcast. While you're listening you can play a fun game - try to pinpoint the exact moment when Sticky's PC has a meltdown and he drops off the call completely. We weren't just ignoring him for half of the episode, honest.
Desert Island Cartridges – Ep24 – Super Metroid w/ Jordan Rudek
December 28, 2019 10:42 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBOn this episode Mike and Ben are joined by NWR Reviews Editor and human gaming encyclopedia, Jordan Rudek. The chaps indulge in some good old gaming chat and talk through Jordan’s game, food and drink choices. He’s a man who knows his stuff, but will it be enough to get him onto the island? Go give @riskman64 a follow on Twitter and let him know what you think of his choices!
Desert Island Cartridges – Ep23 – Donut County & Monument Valley w/ Cissy Jones
December 21, 2019 08:00 - 33 minutes - 38.1 MBBack in July 2019 we were all super excited to welcome BAFTA-winning voice actor Cissy Jones (Firewatch, Death Stranding, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order) onto the show. Rich, Dan and Ben had a fantastic chat with Cissy but then… disaster. Due to technical issues the audio was totally unusable and we all kicked ourselves repeatedly and cried ourselves to sleep for weeks. The fact we’ve managed to get this episode to a point where it’s fit for public consumption is nothing short of a Christmas m...
The Switch Island Podcast - Ep41 - The Big Bad Bumper GOTY 2019
December 17, 2019 21:06 - 1 hour - 212 MBHello! Welcome to our bumper 2019 Game of the Year episode! It's pretty much everything great [and some bad things] that we've played and experienced in 2019. Fancy telling us your favourite pick? Hit us up on our twitter page @TheSwitchIsland <3
The Switch Island Express | Ep.21: Norman Reedus Buckaroo & Other Games
December 09, 2019 20:16 - 48 minutes - 58.3 MBAndrew, Rich and new islander Steve chat about what they've been playing. Obviously we already have a Steve on the island, affectionately known as 'Sticky'. Why not help us find an appropriate adjective for new Steve? Salty Steve? Moist Steve? Hairy Steve? His future is in your hands. Be gentle. Or not. Whatevs. While you're pondering that, you can also listen to this Nintendo podcast dedicate 75% of its runtime to PS4 games in an episode that covers Death Stranding and Shenmue 3, along wit...
The Switch Island AMA | Ep. 02: The Predator of Little Tinks Pre
December 07, 2019 18:18 - 1 hour - 99.9 MBFor this special episode, recorded live over Discord, we asked our lovely patrons, listeners and Twitter friends to throw some questions our way. Cue all manner of silliness with a light sprinkling of philosophy. Andrew plays host to Sophie (Dan's better half); Dan himself, Laurie, Ben and a lesser-spotted Mikey Boo Boo who turns up right at the end. These AMA episodes, much like the Switch Island Express, go out to our Patreon supporters first, so why not consider supporting us on there to...
The Switch Island Express | Ep.20: Dolphins Exist & Dinosaurs Were Real
November 25, 2019 20:30 - 49 minutes - 56.4 MBOur host this week, Ben, decided to try 'switching it up' a little bit in our free-form podcast by playing a game of '20 Questions' with Mike, Andrew and Lewis. You're in for discussions about dinosaurs, a fascination with roman numerals (for some reason) and plenty of dead air as questions are formulated. You really are a lucky bunch...
Desert Island Cartridges - Ep22 - Hollow Knight w/ Lewis from The Switch Island
November 23, 2019 11:29 - 51 minutes - 59.5 MBTo the surprise of nobody anywhere, our very own Lewis chooses Hollow Knight for his Desert Island Cartridges entry. Andrew and Ben join him to chat about it as well as all the usual tomfoolery. Will the strength of the game, coupled with his Scottish 'charm' be enough to grant Lewis a permanent place on our beloved island? Will it? Seriously I don't know. I haven't listened. They just get me to write this stuff. Send help. ------------------------------ If you enjoy consuming our content...
The Switch Island Express | Ep.19: Luigi’s Mansion 3 & The Nintendo Cinematic Universe
November 18, 2019 20:33 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBLaurie has a good old gush about Luigi’s Mansion 3, and discusses with Andrew the stories of the Mario games. Is the NCU incoming?! No... But wouldn’t it be fun to figure out how all the games link together?!
The Switch Island Guide to... Pokémon
November 14, 2019 20:31 - 1 hour - 108 MBWelcome back to the Switch Island library! This time we're casting our beady eyes over the entire Pokémon franchise! With over two decades of history, the Pocket Monster mainline games are finally making their debut on a home console with Sword and Shield on the Nintendo Switch. Can they live up to what came before... and what exactly did come before, exactly?! Listen to Chief Flamingo Dan reminisce about what sounds like a pretty dodgy Pokémon Trading Card club he attended as a kid, and Ad...
The Switch Island Guide to... PlayStation Vita
November 09, 2019 10:34 - 1 hour - 106 MBRemember those dark days before The Nintendo Switch brought us all together? No? Us neither. Life was a meaningless void before we met you. Still, our newly appointed librarian Andrew (alongside hired 'muscle' Dan & Laurie) dares to shine a light into the darkness and analyse an archaic device called the 'PS Vita' which, legend has it, helped pave the way for our beloved little hybrid.
The Switch Island Podcast - Ep40 - There's A Game Called 'Juicy Realm' & We Couldn't Stop Laughing
November 05, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 98.9 MBEpisode 40 contains all the usual Nintendo nonsense, hosted by Dan, Ben, Rich, Andrew and - making his OG debut - Lewis. The boys have a chat about what they've been playing, news, upcoming releases and even squeeze in a quick quiz. ------------------------------ If you enjoy consuming our content as much as we love making it, you can support us directly by contributing to our Patreon: patreon.com/theswitchisland ------------------------------ Hop on over to the island and get involved wi...
The Switch Island Express | Ep.18: Keep Your Ring Fit and Get Your Asphalt
November 02, 2019 12:34 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MBAndrew, Ben and Rich meet up at LOADING gaming bar in Dalston for a press event, and decide to record a cheeky Express before going in. Drinks may have been had, and games may have been discussed. Being recorded in a pub, there's some background noise to contend with but rest assured we'll be back to our regular recording setup for the next one. We don't go out often.
The Switch Island Express | Ep.17: EGX Reactions feat. Catflap Barry
October 27, 2019 19:10 - 16 minutes - 19.3 MBEGX is over for another year and it was bloody brilliant. Never mind all the great games we were lucky enough to play (more of that on this episode) the best part was being able to hang out with each other. We genuinely loved every minute and we hope that came across in the live streams, in this episode and in all the EGX-related content we put out over the coming days. Episode 17 is even shorter than usual, recorded as we walked out of EGX, accompanied by the one and only Catflap Barry (Fl...
The Switch Island Express | Ep.16: More Knob Jokes, Less Politics
October 21, 2019 20:04 - 31 minutes - 36.5 MBEGX 2019 has come and gone. Sad faces all around. Even Rich's perma-grin has temporarily left his beardy little face. But the work doesn’t stop. While we’re beavering away to get our EGX content ready for your consumption, here’s a little something to tide you over – The Switch Island ep.16, recorded pre-EGX and hosted by Andrew and Ben. Enjoy!
The Switch Island Podcast - Ep39 - We've Got A Twitcher 3!
October 17, 2019 23:32 - 1 hour - 162 MBThe lads needed to record before Laurie disappears into triple father hood for a few years, so they decided to talk about a few games due out this week, whilst jabbering on about the latest Nintendo news and typical Switch Island nonsense.
The Switch Island Express | Ep.15: A Nice Manageable Length
October 12, 2019 05:00 - 40 minutes - 46.8 MB"What's this, another podcast?" Yes! From now until the day Persona 5 comes to Switch, we'll be hitting your feed with an extra episode every single week. "But why have you started with episode 15, you morons?" The Switch Island Express has been 100% exclusive to our Patreon supporters up until today. Think of it as being in beta. We'll still release it on Patreon a few days early, so if you want to be amongst the elite few who get to hear this nonsense first, you can find out how over at ...
The Switch Island Podcast - Ep38 - Untitled Podcast Name
October 08, 2019 05:52 - 1 hour - 115 MBThis one goes slightly off the rails. As per, the guys chat through all things Nintendo Switch, with honourable mentions to Untitled Goose Game, Overwatch, and The Witcher 3. We also talk about hot dog sausages. a lot. If you like what we do, head over to our Patreon to support us for as little as $1 -- Patreon.com/theswitchisland
Desert Island Cartridges - Ep21 - Battle of The Backloggers
October 05, 2019 07:45 - 51 minutes - 58.6 MBEpisode 21 of Desert Island Cartridges sees Grrouchie Serge, host of the Backlog Busters podcast, battle it out with our very own Patrick aka @BacklogOdyssey for a place on the island! Please excuse the audio quality on this one - Serge called in from his car so we couldn't use our usual fancy-pants setup. ------------------------------ If you enjoy consuming our content as much as we love making it, you can support us directly by contributing to our Patreon: patreon.com/theswitchisland -...
The Switch Island Podcast - Ep37 - There's Been An Awakening, Have You Felt It?
September 28, 2019 19:05 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBLinks Awakening is out! The guys chat through all the Nintendo news, the latest releases, and steal a game from IGN UK. Enjoy what you've listened to, then check out our Patreon - www.patreon.com/theswitchisland
The Switch Island Podcast - Ep36 - You Can't Go Wrong With A Sit Down Wee
September 16, 2019 21:54 - 1 hour - 129 MBThe title says it all. Sometimes you just have to treat yourself. But seriously, this week we discuss the outcome of the latest Nintendo Direct, alongside all of the upcoming releases in a jam packed, full blooded bumper episode. If you like what we do, why not chuck us a dollar at Patreon? Patreon.com/theswitchisland <3
Desert Island Cartridges - Ep20 - Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker w/ Laurie from The Switch Island
September 12, 2019 05:00 - 50 minutes - 58.3 MBThis week, Ben, Rich and Andrew are joined by new Islander Laurie as he attempts to smuggle Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker onto the island. Regular listeners might be thinking "why are you telling us his game choice already? You've ruined the surprise! I hate you!". Well, it's definitely not because Laurie's face isn't suitable to put on the cover art (he's actually quite dishy, definitely top 5 on the island). The reason is that we want people to find our content, so by including the games...
The Switch Island Podcast - Ep35 - Astral Off The Chain!
September 03, 2019 22:53 - 1 hour - 99 MBThis week, Laurie makes his debut and pretty much predicts the NOW ANNOUNCED Nintendo Direct. Young Mike gets hammered on a fine whiskey, and then everyone chats on about Astral Chain, as well as the latest Switch news & upcoming releases. Lovely stuff.
Desert Island Cartridges - Ep19 - Dan & Rich
August 27, 2019 05:00 - 52 minutes - 60.4 MBThey say "don't sh*t where you eat" but on a desert island there's really not much choice. With that in mind, we've kept things strictly in-house for episode 19, which sees islanders Dan and Rich attempt to get their game, food and drink choices onto the island. This one is also a bit special as it marks the first time that we've met and recorded a podcast in person. Alcohol may have been consumed. ------------------------------ If you enjoy consuming our content as much as we love making ...
The Switch Island Podcast - Ep34 - Indie Rock, or Indie Rather Not
August 19, 2019 22:34 - 1 hour - 152 MBAfter the Indie World presentation, the lads had some thoughts! Hit the play button to the listen to the thoughts! They're good! Honest!
The Switch Island Podcast - Ep33 - Fire Emblem Is Going To Be GOTY
August 10, 2019 22:27 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBWell, the guys have had their wicked way with Dan and persuaded him to buy Fire Emblem. However, is this really a GOTY contender? Listen the team debate this, and a number of non-Fire-Emblem things. But, i'm not going to lie, it's pretty much just Ben and Pete waxing lyrical about Fire Emblem. Have we said 'Fire Emblem' enough yet to help our SEO? ... Fire Emblem.
Desert Island Cartridges - Ep18 - Sean Capri
August 03, 2019 06:33 - 45 minutes - 51.5 MBOn this episode we welcome Sean Capri, co-host of the fantastic If We Ran Nintendo podcast. Let's see if Ben, Mike and Rich are impressed enough with Sean's game, food and drink choices to permit him safe passage onto our resplendent island. ------------------------------ If you enjoy consuming our content as much as we love making it, you can support us directly by contributing to our Patreon: patreon.com/theswitchisland ------------------------------ Hop on over to the island and get in...
The Switch Island Podcast - Ep32 - "Have You Ever Been With A Wrong Un, Ben?"
July 25, 2019 23:10 - 55 minutes - 102 MBThis week, the guys have had a few drinks and decide to talk absolute nonsense about their beloved Nintendo. Okay, they talk about SOME news and games, too...
Desert Island Cartridges - Ep17 - Dale Driver
July 18, 2019 05:55 - 37 minutes - 43.4 MBOn episode 17 of Desert Island Cartridges we welcome IGN’s very own Dale Driver to our humble little enclave. Join Dan and Mike as they quiz Dale on his game, food and drink choices and decide whether he will be lucky(?) enough to join us on the island. ------------------------------ If you enjoy consuming our content as much as we love making it, you can support us directly by contributing to our Patreon: patreon.com/theswitchisland ------------------------------ Hop on over to the isla...
Desert Island Cartridges - Ep16 - Paul Lloyd
July 13, 2019 09:49 - 32 minutes - 37 MBDesert Island Cartridges episode 16 features the Mario Maker maestro, Paul Lloyd! Could this be the most predictable game choice ever? Join Dan and Ben to find out... ------------------------------ If you enjoy consuming our content as much as we love making it, you can support us directly by contributing to our Patreon: patreon.com/theswitchisland ------------------------------ Hop on over to the island and get involved with our super-friendly gaming community: YouTube: youtube.com/thes...
The Switch Island Podcast - Ep31 - Super Mario Maker 2!
July 08, 2019 22:30 - 1 hour - 137 MBThis week, the guys sit down and discuss all the latest news, whilst chatting through Super Mario Maker 2, God eater 3, Fire Emblem, Night Trap, Mutant Football League & much more!
Desert Island Cartridges - Ep15 - Toby Thornton
July 05, 2019 06:00 - 48 minutes - 55.2 MBOn today’s episode, Dan, Mike & Ben are joined by Toby Thornton, co-host of the Nintendo Talk podcast, recording live from his palatial bungalow. He lives in a bungalow, guys. A BUNGALOW. It’s a fun word to say, isn’t it? Bungalow. Stick around to discover Toby’s game, food and drink choices and whether he receives the dubious honour of joining us on the island... ------------------------------ If you enjoy consuming our content as much as we love making it, you can support us directly by ...