Pleasure Explosion

Episode 69 - The Final S*** Show

Dylan, Nick and Ash gather for one final hurrah as they retire Pleasure Explosion on its 69th (nice) episode. The guys cover why the show is being put away; what will replace its spot in the future, and also run down each and every episode of Pleasure Explosion talking about their favourite episodes and moments. Thank you to everyone who has ever listened to Pleasure Explosion, the Explosion Network wouldn't be where it is today if it wasn't for this original s*** show. ​​​​​​​ Here Lies: ...

Episode 68 - Christmas In June

For the semi-final, the penultimate episode that takes place before the finale -- the final one -- Dylan, Ash and Ciaran decide to discuss a lot of Chrismas in their weary E3 2018 week dizziness. Did you play the GBC Harry Potter games? They were great. Don't forget next week is the finale, so if you have a question, topic or favourite moment #Pleasure69 or forever hold your peace. Hosts: Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Email: w...

Episode 67 - We Are Ending This Show

Episode 67: We Are Ending This Show We are ending (strike) retiring Pleasure Explosion. Dylan and Ashley talk through their initial feelings about retiring the first Explosion Network show before Ash dive into the Madman Expo in Brisbane this past week and Dylan works through his anime expo history. It's also comic time this week as Dylan explains how Walking Dead is going along with Doomsday Clock and his obsessions with steelbooks follow. Hosts: Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashley...

Episode 66 - Order 66

Execute Order 66! Much nerdy goodness as Dylan, Ash and Nick talk about Magic: The Gathering, Star Wars Destiny, Dice Masters, LCG's, Tabletop games, 40K and more! Hosts: Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Nicholas Prior: https://twitter.com/LordNPrior Email: www.pleasureexplosion.com/contact Pleasure Explosion Podcast Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf9NK7fPbLloDwI1sPfroEkR3u7zs-VwM Music: Dylan Blight Twitter iTu...

Episode 65 - We'll Never Be Royals

There is no escaping the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Megan Markle, so Ashley, Ciaran and Nick dive straight into it.

Episode 65 - We’ll Never Be Royals

There is no escaping the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Megan Markle, so Ashley, Ciaran and Nick dive straight into it.

Episode 64 - WTF is Bevan Beats

WTF is Bevan Beats? Good question listener and we answer it this week. Dylan, Ciaran and Ash dive into the new Explosion Network fortnightly article, 'Bevan Beats,' and tell you why you should care. The guys also discuss sending dick pics, and Dylan reminisces about video stores. https://explosionnetwork.com/articles/2018/5/14/bevan-beats-1-by-ciaran-marchant Hosts: Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant : https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Dylan Blight: https://twit...

Episode 63 - Donald G.O.A.T

Childish Gambino's 'This is America' music video this past week inspires Dylan to ask Ash and Nick who are some artists they think are multi-talented. The guys also break down Free Comic Book Day from the weekend, the Starlight Foundation event through EB Games and why an Australian comedian was banned on Facebook... for being racist to New Zealand? Hosts: Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Nicholas Prior: https://twitter.com/LordNPr...

Episode 62 - How To Tinder = Capes

If you'd like to rock a Tinder profile like a pro this is most definitely (not) the show for you! Ciaran breaks down his Tinder profile, bio and pictures to Dylan and Ash and they laugh. Dylan tries to tell Ciaran and Ash that he could rock a cape like Lando Calrissian, and they laugh. Ash continually tries to guess Dark Knight Rises as one of the top-grossing movies of all time, and they laugh. Remeber to stay cool, kids. Hosts: Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marc...

Episode 61 - Ash VS Evil Dead Cancelled

A couple months into the year and with Westworld returning (finally) to our screens, it's time to discuss what programs Dylan, Nick and Ash have been watching, and what show's they're excited to see come back, or have decided to stop watching. Hosts: Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Nicholas Prior: https://twitter.com/LordNPrior Email: www.pleasureexplosion.com/contact Pleasure Explosion Podcast Series: https://www.youtube.com/pla...

Episode 60 - 5th Year Neville Longbottom

What are the no. 1 clubs in Shepperton? Ciaran is here to tell you and break down which ones you need to visit, and which ones you'll get stabbed in. Safety first, kids! Especially if you look like a 5th grade Neville Longbottom brought to a magical island by Witchypoo. Who will help you? H.R. Pufnstuf, of course! "H.R. Pufnstuf is a children's television series produced by Sid and Marty Krofft in the United States. It was the first Krofft live-action, life-sized-puppet program." - Wikipedi...

Episode 59 - Centrelink, The Leaking Civ

Some bold hot takes about Wrestlemania. Ashley and Ciaran VS Nick and Tom about whether it's a sport or an entertainment. Is UFC becoming more like WWE? Is UFC even good? Is WWE any good? Lets the arguments begin! Ciaran also digs himself a very deep hold while talking about people on Centrelink payments before deciding to not go any further, and thankfully. Hosts: Thomas Marshall: https://twitter.com/tomdabom89 Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant: https://twi...

Episode 58 - Stub Your Toe, Get a Divorce

Special guests! Jack and Jono return to the show this week to discuss - for a variety of reasons - Wesley Snipes, Max Landis, Mia Khalifa and more. The three are mostly unrelated, and centred around having a catch up after the long weekend and the odd laugh. Hosts: Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Thomas Marshall: https://twitter.com/tomdabom89 Special Guests: Jack Kruse: https://twitter.com/Krusey_mate Jono Pech: https://twitter.com/JonoHimself Email: www.pleasureexplosion....

Episode 57 - McDonalds: The Double Edged Sword

Surprise! Nick STILL hates Easter. Ciaran wasn’t here last week so has to get his barbs in, as well as talk managing a McDonalds. Thomas dreams of one day owning a car and never owning Bitcoin. Hosts: Ciaran Marchant : https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Nicholas Prior: https://twitter.com/LordNPrior Thomas Marshall: https://twitter.com/tomdabom89 Email: www.pleasureexplosion.com/contact Pleasure Explosion Podcast Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf9NK7fPbLloDwI1sPfroEkR3u7zs-VwM...

Episode 56 - Theatre Types: Totally DTF

Surprise! Nick still hates Easter. Let’s goad him about it. Ashley tried to hide the fact that it was his birthday over the weekend. We don’t let that slide. Thomas went out for St Patrick’s Day and is a little hungover (but hopes you can’t tell). Hosts: Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Nicholas Prior: https://twitter.com/LordNPrior Thomas Marshall: https://twitter.com/tomdabom89 Email: www.pleasureexplosion.com/contact Pleasure Explosion Podcast Series: https://www.youtube...

Episode 55 - What if Dragons is Aliens?

Great question! How do we get there? Nobody knows. Are we even able to answer it? Listen to find out! “What if Dragons is Aliens?” is another free flowing conversation between Thomas, Nick and Ashley from the Explosion Network. Hosts:Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Nicholas Prior: https://twitter.com/LordNPrior Thomas Marshall: https://twitter.com/tomdabom89 Email: www.pleasureexplosion.com/contact Pleasure Explosion Podcast Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL...

Episode 54 - Smashing Stuff

In a free-flowing discussion, Jono, Ash and Ciaran talk about Robin Williams movies, the new Jumanji, how to replace pyrotechnics in WWE Superstar entrances, and why it’s so darn satisfying to smash stuff. Go ahead, smash something right now. Feels good, right? Email: www.pleasureexplosion.com/contact This week's cast: Ashley Hobley @ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant @YaBoyRingo Jono Pech @JonoHimself Twitter iTunes

Episode 54 - Smashing Stuff

In a free-flowing discussion, Jono, Ash and Ciaran talk about Robin Williams movies, the new Jumanji, how to replace pyrotechnics in WWE Superstar entrances, and why it’s so darn satisfying to smash stuff. Go ahead, smash something right now. Feels good, right? Email: www.pleasureexplosion.com/contact This week's cast: Ashley Hobley @ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant @YaBoyRingo Jono Pech @JonoHimself Twitter iTunes

Episode 53 - We Quit The Explosion Network!

Jack and Jono are out! Find out why they've decided to leave their Explosion Network brethren for dead. Then we cover all the world’s important topics like people who don't understand Twitch, and answer the age old question: do you have a freckle on your penis? Email: www.pleasureexplosion.com/contact This week's cast: Ashley Hobley @ashleyhobley Jack Kruse @krusey_mate Nicholas Prior @LordNPrior Thomas Marshall @TomDaBom89 Twitter iTunes

Episode 52 - Near Fight at Black Panther

In his battle for cinema etiquette, Dylan nearly gets into a cinema fight at Black Panther, and Nick got locked out of his house. Swordfish was released in 2001 and this information is tangentially related as Dylan, Nick and Ash discuss TV's, insurance, Queer Eye and Black Panther all on a quest to find Earth 53. Email: www.pleasureexplosion.com/contact This week's cast: Ashley Hobley @ashleyhobley Dylan Blight @vivaladil Nicholas Prior @LordNPrior Twitter iTunes

Episode 51 - RIP Penis

How did Dylan almost get into a fatal car accident? What medical experience has Ashley been keeping secret? What almost killed Tom when he was a teenager? All these questions are answered in a conversation that also covers Clifford the Big Red Dog, vaping and how Dylan broke his penis. Email: www.pleasureexplosion.com/contact This week's cast: Ashley Hobley @ashleyhobley Dylan Blight @vivaladil Thomas Marshall @TomDaBom89 Twitter iTunes

Episode 50 - Mail It To Yourself

What better way to celebrate Pleasure Explosion’s golden episode than a ramble with half the cast down numerous avenues, including the monarchy, speed limits, copyright, zombie games and - honestly - I don’t even remember at this point. Enjoy! Email: www.pleasureexplosion.com/contact This week's cast: Ashley Hobley @ashleyhobley Nicholas Prior @LordNPrior Thomas Marshall @TomDaBom89 Twitter iTunes

Episode 49 - Will Farts Ever Not Be Funny?

Nick takes Ashley, Jack and Jono on an journey, first by asking "Will farts ever not be funny?" The episode goes down unexpected paths from there, such as last meals, favourite cereals, ice cream, and foods that were denied in childhood. Email: www.pleasureexplosion.com/contact This week's cast: Ashley Hobley @ashleyhobley Jack Kruse @krusey_mate Jono Pech @JonoHimself Nicholas Prior @LordNPrior Twitter iTunes

Episode 48 - Do You Dream of Electric Lions?

How many times have you had a dream that was so weird, so odd, so crazy you just had to talk about it with your friends on a podcast? If you host a podcast like Dylan does this week, then at least once. Fair warning for this episode: there is lots of pee, poop, and puke talk. Email: www.pleasureexplosion.com/contact This week's cast: Ashley Hobley @ashleyhobley Dylan Blight @vivaladil Jono Pech @JonoHimself Thomas Marshall @TomDaBom89 Twitter iTunes

Episode 47 - Robotic Futures

Inspired by Black Mirror and CES 2018, Jono, Ash and Tom share their most anticipated and feared future technological developments. Will nursing homes be filled with video games and VR setups? Will self-driving cars take all the fun out of police chases? Or is this all irrelevant because robots will kill us all? Email: www.pleasureexplosion.com/contact This week's cast: Ashley Hobley @ashleyhobley Jono Pech @JonoHimself Thomas Marshall @TomDaBom89 Twitter iTunes

Episode 46 - 40 Personal Questions

In lieu of a lost episode, Jack, Tom and Ash get together to answer 40 deep and personal questions, finding out who wants to be taller, who would forgive a cheater, and who is even more grim than Ash. Email: www.pleasureexplosion.com/contact This week's cast: Ashley Hobley @ashleyhobley Jack Kruse @Krusey_mate Thomas Marshall @TomDaBom89 Twitter iTunes

Episode 45 - Tales of Sequential Art

The Crew discuss their history with comic books. Ashley and Dylan nerd out over their favourite stories, writers and artists, with Tom and Nick occasionally getting a word in. Email: www.pleasureexplosion.com/contact This week's cast: Ashley Hobley @ashleyhobley Dylan Blight @vivaladil Nicholas Prior @LordNPrior Thomas Marshall @TomDaBom89 Twitter iTunes

Episode 44 - Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas! Nick takes the Explosion crew on a journey down memory lane, recounting favourite Christmas memories, traditions, favourite gifts, memorable moments, foods and media. Email: www.pleasureexplosion.com/contact This week's cast: Ashley Hobley @ashleyhobley Jack Kruse @Krusey_mate Jono Pech @JonoHimself Nicholas Prior @LordNPrior Thomas Marshall @TomDaBom89 Twitter iTunes

Episode 43 - 2017: It Is What It Is

The Explosion Crew takes stock of 2017, month-by-month reminiscing, reliving and reviling key moments on personal, national and international levels. What things made Tom’s tears flow, Jono’s heart melt, Ash’s blood boil, Jack’s Coke sell and, most pressingly, whose year wins on a scale of 1 to 10? Most of the above does not happen in this episode Email: www.pleasureexplosion.com/contact This week's cast: Ashley Hobley @ashleyhobley Jack Kruse @Krusey_mate Jono Pech @JonoHimself Thomas Ma...

Episode 42 - The Secret Life of Us

The Explosion Crew shares stories of their previous lives and surprising former endeavours, including Tom's national success in karate, Dylan's early YouTube stardom, Jack's adventures as a TV host, and Jono's wrestling roleplaying years as FIW Dual Crown Champion Fozzy McQueen. Email: www.pleasureexplosion.com/contact This week's cast: Ashley Hobley @ashleyhobley Dylan Blight @vivaladil Jack Kruse @Krusey_mate Thomas Marshall @TomDaBom89 Twitter iTunes

Episode 41 - Desert Island Playlist

Jack poses the desert island hypothetical to the crew - picking just one TV series, one movie, one album and one video game (but no books) for all eternity. Email: www.pleasureexplosion.com/contact This week's cast: Dylan Blight @vivaladil Jack Kruse @Krusey_mate Nicholas Prior @LordNPrior Thomas Marshall @TomDaBom89 Twitter iTunes

Episode 40 - Zombie Apocalypse Guide

  What do you do when you look out your window and see a zombie standing in your backyard? Dylan asks for everyone's zombie apocalypse plans: what would you do if a zombie attacked your home? What would be your following plan to survive the impending doom? (Do not listen to this episode for actual helpful advice on an impending zombie apocalypse) Email: www.pleasureexplosion.com/contact This week's cast: Ashley Hobley @ashleyhobley Dylan Blight @vivaladil Jack Kruse @Krusey_mate Nichola...

Episode 39 - Getting to Know Ashley & Nick

Ashley and Nick have been deserted and forced to record the first ever two-man Pleasure Explosion. Listen to hear them answer some "getting to know you" questions you've always wondered about, like when was the last time they climbed a tree? What small things make their days better? Learn who was watching Nick during his honeymoon. Email: www.pleasureexplosion.com/contact This week's cast: Ashley Hobley @ashleyhobley Nicholas Prior @LordNPrior Twitter iTunes

Episode 38 - Deep And Meaningful Part 2

This week, the Explosion Crew does a quick recap of Extra Life before Nick takes them on a journey to their past, revealing their darkest and lowest points, as well as how they overcame them. Email: www.pleasureexplosion.com/contact This week's cast: Jack Kruse @Krusey_mate Jono Pech @JonoHimself Nicholas Prior @LordNPrior Thomas Marshall @TomDaBom89 Twitter iTunes

Episode 37 - Extra Life Live

*recorded lived on twitch.tv/explosionnetwork in the Explosion Networks 24 hour stream for Extra Life* In a drunken, tired, crazy live episode of Pleasure Explosion Tom asks everyone about their gaming histories. Extra Life Email: www.pleasureexplosion.com/contact This week's cast: Thomas Marshall @TomDaBom89 Dylan Blight @vivaladil Jack Kruse @Krusey_mate Jono Pech @JonoHimself Nicholas Prior @LordNPrior Ashley Hobley @ashleyhoble Twitter iTunes

Episode 36 - PAXplosion

PAXplosion, live from PAX Aus! Jono, Dylan, Ashley and Ciaran break down their experiences of the three-day event, including game demos, panels, networking, and of course, the fun and drunken shenanigans that go down when the Explosion Crew parties hard. Thanks to Audio-Technica for the recording booth and production! Extra Life Email: www.pleasureexplosion.com/contact This week's cast: Ashley Hobley @ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant @yaboyringo Dylan Blight @vivaladil Jono Pech @JonoHimself ...

Episode 35 - Separating Art From Artist

Can you ignore the Woody Allen rape allegations? How about Mel Gibson's drunken rant, or Chris Brown beating Rhianna? Do Eminem's sexist remarks upset you? How about structures built by slaves -- can you still appreciate them? Where is the line drawn when separating art from the artist? Dylan, Ash, Jack and Nick discuss all of this and more on this week's episode of Pleasure Explosion. Extra Life Email: www.pleasureexplosion.com/contact This week's cast: Ashley Hobley @ashleyhobley Dylan...

Episode 34 - WWYD if you won the lottery?

This week, Jack poses a hypothetical to the crew - what would you do if you won the lottery? Find out who wants extravagant cars, who wants a quiet life on a farm, and who is getting themselves a shiny new Han Solo in carbonite. Extra Life Email: www.pleasureexplosion.com/contact This week's cast: Jack Kruse @Krusey_mate Jono Pech @JonoHimself Nicholas Prior @LordNPrior Thomas Marshall @TomDaBom89 Twitter iTunes

Episode 33 - Love, according to the Explosion Network

This week, Ashley questions the rest of the crew about their current relationships, asking how they met their partners, when they said “I love you”, their favourite thing about their significant other and more. The crew also provides some advice for those in relationships and all the single people out there. Extra Life Email: www.pleasureexplosion.com/contact This week's cast: Ashley Hobley @ashleyhobley Jack Kruse @Krusey_mate Jono Pech @JonoHimself Nicholas Prior @LordNPrior Thomas Marsh...

Episode 32 - Our Top 5, Movies Edition

Episode 31 - Would You Bone Your Clone?

This week, the Explosion crew comes together to discuss a number of hypotheticals around a simple theme: cloning. Mixed responses and hilarity ensues. Extra Life Email: www.pleasureexplosion.com/contact This week's cast: Ashley Hobley @ashleyhobley Dylan Blight @vivaladil Jack Kruse @Krusey_mate Jono Pech @JonoHimself Nicholas Prior @LordNPrior Thomas Marshall @TomDaBom89 Twitter iTunes

Episode 30 - Hot Takes

The Explosion Crew brings their hottest takes to the table for discussion, covering a wide range of controversial opinions on patriotism, music, film, war, political correctness, and of course, Star Wars prequels. Extra Life Email: www.pleasureexplosion.com/contact This week's cast: Ashley Hobley @ashleyhobley Dylan Blight @vivaladil Jack Kruse @Krusey_mate Jono Pech @JonoHimself Nicholas Prior @LordNPrior Thomas Marshall @TomDaBom89 Twitter iTunes

Episode 29 - Casting The Explosion Network

This week the crew take on the task of casting each other in The Explosion Network feature film! Did we blow the budget with the cream of the crop A list celebs, or did we have to resort to washed up reality show stars? Tune in to find out! Email: www.pleasureexplosion.com/contact This week's cast: Ashley Hobley @ashleyhobley Dylan Blight @vivaladil Jack Kruse @Krusey_mate Nicholas Prior @LordNPrior Thomas Marshall @TomDaBom89 Twitter iTunes Soundcloud YouTube

Episode 28 - True Ghost Stories

Inspired by Adam Ellis's ghost stories on Twitter captivating the interwebs, Dylan this week asks: do the guys believe in ghosts? Find out why three of the Explosion crew don't believe, and why three others do, including firsthand accounts of freaky experiences with ghostly figures. Ghost Story Extra Life Email: www.pleasureexplosion.com/contact This week's cast: Ashley Hobley @ashleyhobley Dylan Blight @vivaladil Jack Kruse @Krusey_mate Jono Pech @JonoHimself Nicholas Prior @LordNP...

Episode 27 - Nazis and Other Problems in 2017

This week on Pleasure Explosion, the ragtag team of Ashley, Dylan and Jack discuss a few current events. The Crew talks about the same-sex marriage plebiscite and how ridiculous it is, then discusses the recent events in Charlottesville and the re-emergence of Nazis, before rounding out the show with the positive outcome in the H3H3 Productions lawsuit. Email: www.explosionnetwork.com/contact/ This week's cast: Ashley Hobley @ashleyhobley Dylan Blight @vivaladil Jack Kruse @Krusey_mate ...

Episode 26 - Our Top 5, Albums Edition

This week, the crew gets musical. We all reveal our personal top five albums of all time, why we love them and our memories related to them. Nicks Top 6 Playlist: https://play.google.com/music/preview/pl/AMaBXylEK7wY9jo51ZMmibzLk7noHl5_EL0m6hb3OKcdtxMxP5dqtmJGzEM6_hRdBy7BKGQk_frtiR11ABsnNUL2WJ1BVC2e1g==?u=0 Dylan's Top 10 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/12124887889/playlist/4M6hsM04ZJg9t81tzl38PW Email: www.pleasureexplosion.com/contact This week's cast: Ashley Hobley @ashleyhobl...

Episode 25 - We Educated Few

A lean Explosion Network crew come together to discuss their hairdressing schedules and habits. Oh, they also get sidetracked by talking about university experiences and memories, or something more serious like that too. Email: www.pleasureexplosion.com/contact This week's cast: Ashley Hobley @ashleyhobley Jono Pech @JonoHimself Thomas Marshall @TomDaBom89 Twitter iTunes Soundcloud YouTube

Episode 24 - Fatherhood

The Explosion Crew exchanges views on fatherhood and their relationships with their own dads, before sharing hopes, fears and expectations of parenthood. Email: www.pleasureexplosion.com/contact This week's cast: Ashley Hobley @ashleyhobley Jack Kruse @Krusey_mate Jono Pech @JonoHimself Nicholas Prior @LordNPrior Thomas Marshall @TomDaBom89 Twitter iTunes Soundcloud YouTube

Episode 23 - The Day That Changed Everything

This week presents a more intimate episode, as the Explosion crew discusses one of the seminal moments of our generation - the 9/11 attacks on America, including our memories of the day's events, its effect on us and the entire world as we know it.

Episode 22 - Bring On The Hate Mail

This week the Explosion Crew is courting trouble by talking about the things they struggle to believe are still a thing in 2017. Everything from creationism and religion to flat earthers and anti-vaxers are discussed. Even the Kardashians make the list.