Raidercast
48 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago -Dusting the cobwebs from gaming history and taking a deep dive into the myths, monsters, and mysteries of all things Tomb Raider and Lara Croft!
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46: Tomb Raider Remastered Celebration Special
February 20, 2024 14:45 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MBGuests Laurie and Steve return to Raidercast in a special sequel to Season 2's Remakes and Ports episode - as the stars aligned, we now actually have remasters! Here are our breakdowns of things we love, things we don't, and things we'd love to see.
45: Beyond 40 Fathoms
February 01, 2024 15:30 - 39 minutes - 55.2 MBMarine Conservation and Tomb Raider Lara Croft faces many underwater beasties during her quests, however are these marine menaces actually misunderstood? I spoke to Tomb Raider fan and activist Bernardo Hautenne from Blue Religion, a marine conservation group based in Mexico, and asked how the game's creatures measure up to their real-life counterparts. Follow Bernardo: www.bluereligion.org https://www.instagram.com/bernardobluereligion/ --- π π¨π₯π₯π¨π° πππ’πππ«πππ¬π ππ: https://twitter.com/Ra...
44: Clinical Psychology & Tomb Raider
January 25, 2024 14:30 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MBIn this episode, I speak to clinical psychologist and Tomb Raider Dr Amy Goodrum about the positive benefits video games can have on players, and how the media's portrayal of video games as the cause of violent and aggressive behavior isn't as clear cut as they'd have us believe. ------- Follow Amy on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arkraiderms -------- ππ©π’π¬π¨ππ ππ’ππ₯π’π¨π π«ππ©π‘π²: πππππ πΊππππ πππ ππππ-πππππ, ππππ π ππ‘πππ‘, Edited by Rachel Kowert πβπ πΊπππππ ππππ, π΄ πππ€ ππ π¦πβπππππ¦ ππ ππππππππππ π...
43: Recapping First Time Tomb Raider 3
January 14, 2024 14:30 - 48 minutes - 67 MBWell, we made it at last. Alfredo's TR3 journey has concluded, but you had many questions for him. We gathered a big bunch of them, combined some, and I fired them at him for a special episode. ---- If you'd like to support Alfredo's book crowdfund, check it out here: https://unbound.com/books/invisible-rainbows ---- Follow Alf at: https://twitter.com/DrCarpineti https://twitter.com/theAstroholic Follow Chris at: https://twitter.com/RaidercastPodββ https://www.threads.net/@chrisc...
42: Spooky Moments in Tomb Raider
October 31, 2023 14:00 - 30 minutes - 42.5 MBJoin special guest Nina as she recalls her top five most terrifying Tomb Raider moments for this Raidercast Halloween episode! π» Follow Nina at: https://twitter.com/theneensspeech Follow Chris at: https://twitter.com/RaidercastPodββ https://twitter.com/chriscarpineti https://www.instagram.com/raidercastββ https://www.instagram.com/chriscarpineti Raidercast Merch here: https://linktr.ee/raidercastmerchββ If you enjoy my videos, consider helping fund future projects! https://ko-fi.com/ra...
41: CLASSIC REMASTERS!
September 17, 2023 10:56 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MBCan you believe it? CAN YOU? It's finally actually happening, after all this time. What a time to be a Tomb Raider fan! Music by: https://www.youtube.com/@Ambyion Nathan McCree Peter Connelly Follow along: https://www.youtube.com/@raidercast https://instagram.com/raidercast https://Twitter.com/raidercastpod https://www.threads.net/@raidercast https://raidercast.bsky.social/
40: A Team of Tomb Raiders
August 26, 2023 14:46 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MBShould Lara have a team of Raiders in future Tomb Raider games? Our thought experiment dives into this controversial hypothetical scenario. Follow Hedi over on Twitter @Hedteur Got an idea for a future episode? Want to become a guest? Or even just for feedback, contact me here: https://raidercast.co/get-in-touch/ ----------------------------------------------- Follow Raidercast behind the scenes at: https://twitter.com/RaidercastPod https://www.instagram.com/raidercast/ ----------------...
39: The Fashion of Tomb Raider
July 23, 2023 13:55 - 47 minutes - 65.3 MBJoin me and Jonathon in the latest Tomb Raider podcast as we go back into the closet. More specifically, Lara's closet at Croft Manor! We take the deepest of dives into Lara's eclectic fashion, analysing her impact during 90s girl power up to her present incarnation, and ask ourselves: what IS Lara's look? Follow Jonathon here: https://twitter.com/_tombjonathon https://www.instagram.com/supjonty/ --- #fashion #tombraider #laracroft #podcast Got an idea for a future episode? Want to ...
38: Path of the Black Alchemist - With Jenni Milward
June 24, 2023 13:45 - 46 minutes - 65.1 MBIn another Angel of Darkness special, I speak to celebrated Tomb Raider fan and author Jenni Milward about her creation of 'Path of the Black Alchemist' - the sequel to 2003's AOD. Release date: July 1st, 2023 www.jrmilward.com
37: Behind The Darkest Tomb Raider - AOD20 Special
June 20, 2023 12:02 - 58 minutes - 84.3 MBHappy twenty years of the Angel of Darkness! Lara's sixth outing is the focus of June's Raidercast, and there's no better way to celebrate than by inviting the legend behind it all to talk to us about the dark and twisted legacy that hides behind that story. Please welcome Murti Schofield. Visit Murti's website here: www.murtischofield.com #TombRaider #AOD20 #AOD #laracroft
36: Loose Ends and Unfinished Business
March 13, 2023 13:49 - 25 minutes - 37.2 MBNot every Tomb Raider game wraps up everything in a neat little package, and over the years we've accumulated many unfinished story threads. Join me as I explore which elements across the series might pop up again in the future! Links to explore: Murti's Website and AOD Archive: https://murtischofield.com/ The Myth of El Hawa: https://youtu.be/ti2nfw_1i2o ----------------------------------------------- Got an idea for a future episode? Want to become a guest? Or even just for feedback...
The 3 Year Raidercast Special
February 14, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes - 14.5 MBHappy birthday Lara! It's been three years since I started Raidercast, and to mark the occasion, I wanted to share something old I found. ----------------------------------------------- Got an idea for a future episode? Want to become a guest? Or even just for feedback, contact me here: https://raidercast.co/get-in-touch/ ----------------------------------------------- Follow Raidercast behind the scenes at: https://twitter.com/RaidercastPod https://www.instagram.com/raidercast/ ---...
34: Making AI Write Tomb Raider
January 01, 2023 14:00 - 51 minutes - 71.4 MBWelcome back to a new series of Raidercast, a podcast all about the myths, monsters, and adventures of Lara Croft's world. Β Β In this episode I fire up Chatgpt - a new AI chat bot - to test its knowledge of Tomb Raider in the form of short stories, movie scripts, and even poems.Β Check it for yourself here: https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt/ -----------------------------------------------Β Got an idea for a future episode? Want to become a guest? Or even just for feedback, contact me here:...
33: A First Time Tomb Raider 2 Retrospective
December 10, 2022 17:58 - 49 minutes - 68 MBAlfredo, star of First Time Tomb Raider 1 and also coincidentally my husband, recently finished his first playthrough for Tomb Raider 2 for the game's 25th anniversary. It was a hell of a journey, and if you haven't seen it, I highly recommend checking it out! This episode highlights his thoughts and feelings about Lara's adventure to swipe the fabled Dagger of Xian from an Italian cult. Watch here: https://tinyurl.com/FTTR1and2Β
32: Archaeology of Tomb Raider
July 11, 2022 14:53 - 45 minutes - 64 MBI sat down with archaeology lecturer and big Tomb Raider fan Dr Christopher Lowman to chat about the "do's and definitely don'ts" of Lara Croft's specific brand of archaeology! In this episode we cover the first three games, but don't fret - Chris will return for a future episode to explore the histories behind The Last Revelation, Chronicles, and the Angel of Darkness.Β ----------------------------------------------- Got an idea for a future episode? Want to become a guest? Or even just ...
31: Pride in Tomb Raider - Community Episode
June 26, 2022 16:00 - 52 minutes - 73.3 MBStrength, courage, confidence, support. These are just some of the words used by Tomb Raider's LGBTQIA community to describe their connection to Lara Croft, and how she empowers us in day-to-day life.Β Sit back and experience the stories of the people whose lives were changed, and even saved, because of Lara Croft.Β Happy Pride, everyone! ----------------------------------------------- Got an idea for a future episode? Want to become a guest? Or even just for feedback, contact me here:Β ...
30: The Music of Tomb Raider
May 05, 2022 15:16 - 38 minutes - 54.1 MBJoin special guest Keaton and me as we embark on a melodic journey through some of our favourite pieces of Tomb Raider music from across the whole series! Got an idea for a future episode? Want to become a guest? Or even just for feedback, contact me here:Β https://raidercast.co/get-in-touch/ Follow Keaton: https://twitter.com/KeatonDJohns ------------------------------------------------ Follow Raidercast behind the scenes at: https://twitter.com/RaidercastPod https://www.instagram....
29: Villains of Tomb Raider
April 27, 2022 12:45 - 35 minutes - 33.2 MBTomb Raider has a stellar lineup of diabolical villains. In this episode, myself and a special guest discuss a handful of the series ne'er-do-wells, and ask the question: ππ³π¦ π΅π©π¦πΊ π³π¦π’πππΊ π΅π©π’π΅ π¦π·πͺπ? Billy's Instagram:Β https://instagram.com/geek_raider Got an idea for a future episode? Want to become a guest? Or even just for feedback, contact me here:Β https://raidercast.co/get-in-touch/ ------------------------------------------------ Follow Raidercast behind the scenes at: https://t...
28: Reading Your Comments - Sins Of The Father
March 09, 2022 16:00 - 19 minutes - 27 MBSince the burning issue was so popular, I really wanted to share what was sent to me because a LOT of people had very strong opinions, some raise great points, and some are particularly entertaining!Β Thanks to everyone who contributed via Instagram.Β Follow Raidercast behind the scenes at: https://twitter.com/RaidercastPod https://www.instagram.com/raidercast/ ----------------------------------------------- https://twitter.com/chriscarpineti https://www.instagram.com/chriscarpineti ...
27: A First Time Tomb Raider's Experience
March 03, 2022 17:24 - 46 minutes - 43.2 MBBack in October and November 2021, in the spirit of the 25th anniversary of TR1, I introduced my husband to Tomb Raider. Here's how he got on, and answers your questions! (And yes, he'll be playing Tomb Raider 2 this year.) This episode went out earlier on the Raidercast Youtube channel, so some of you may have heard it before.Β Follow Alf at:Β https://twitter.com/DrCarpineti https://twitter.com/theAstroholic Follow Chris at: https://twitter.com/RaidercastPod https://twitter.com/chrisc...
26: Underworld Developers Chat - Raidercast In Partnership With Tomb Raider
February 13, 2022 16:10 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBWelcome to the third Raidercast In Partnership with TombRaider! I sat down with Kam Yu, Sze Jones, and Rob Cheng from Crystal Dynamics to talk about the development of 2008's Tomb Raider Underworld. Β ---------------------------------------------------- Β Follow along behind the scenes: https://twitter.com/Raidercastpod
25: Death In Tomb Raider
February 06, 2022 17:00 - 44 minutes - 42.2 MBFrom tombs and skeletal remains to ghosts and everlasting life, Lara's world presents a mixed view of what happens when we die. But while the topic might seem grim, the series presents a surprisingly hopeful view on it: this is Death In Tomb Raider. Follow Simply Brit: https://twitter.com/imSimplyBritt https://www.twitch.tv/simplybrit/ Follow TrulyNaff: https://twitter.com/TrulyNaff https://www.twitch.tv/trulynaff Jenni's Angel of Darkness Novel and Audiobook: http://www.jrmilward.co...
24: Arts & Crofts with The Vault Podcast
November 01, 2021 19:03 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBHave Tomb Raider and Lara inspired your creative side? In this episode, I spoke to two creative fans who were brought together by their mutual love of Tomb Raider. Say hello to Vic and Jason, whose Vault podcast inspired the creation of Raidercast!Β Follow them at:Β https://twitter.com/Vault_Unlocked https://twitter.com/The_Phease https://twitter.com/jches16 Follow me at:Β https://twitter.com/RaidercastPodββ https://twitter.com/chriscarpineti https://www.instagram.com/raidercast/ββ ...
23: Raidercast LIVE - Meeting Judith Gibbins
October 28, 2021 13:29 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBIt's been 25 years of Tomb Raider! I was fortunate enough to speak to Lara's voice actress from Tomb Raiders 2 and 3, Judith Gibbins, at the celebration event in Derby, where it all began.Β Happy 25 years, Lara! Follow along at: https://twitter.com/RaidercastPod https://twitter.com/chriscarpineti https://www.instagram.com/raidercast/ https://www.instagram.com/chriscarpineti Tshirts here:Β https://linktr.ee/raidercastmerchββ If you enjoy my videos, consider helping fund future projec...
22: 'The Making of Tomb Raider' Author Interview
September 26, 2021 14:00 - 29 minutes - 27.6 MBAs we near the actual anniversary of Lara's debut, I sat down with author Daryl Baxter who talks us through the creation of his 25-year celebration book: 'The Making of Tomb Raider', which features some exciting interviews covering the first two years of Croft adventures at Core Design! Β The book is out this October and can be preordered here: https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Making-of-Tomb-Raider-Hardback/p/20165 Follow Daryl here: https://twitter.com/darylbaxter Follow along at:...
21: Legend & Anniversary Developer Chat - Raidercast In Partnership With @TombRaider
September 08, 2021 19:52 - 44 minutes - 41.7 MBDon't miss the second Raidercast In Partnership with @TombRaider! Myself and TR social media manager Neha sat down with Jason Botta and Noah Hughes from Crystal Dynamics to talk about the development of Tomb Raider Legend and Tomb Raider Anniversary. From early ideas to the big decisions which guided Lara's path through the Legend trilogy, and more.Β --------------------------------------------------- Β Follow along behind the scenes: https://twitter.com/Raidercastpod https://twitter.co...
20: Angel of Darkness Developer Chat - Raidercast In Partnership With @TombRaider
July 27, 2021 15:48 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBWelcome to Raidercast In Partnership With @Tomb Raider!Β In this first collaboration episode, community manager Meagan Marie and myself chat with four members of Core Design behind The Angel of Darkness. For once, I'm actively encouraging everyone to check out the youtube video of this episode - feast your eyes on some never-before-seen things! Castle Kriegler and Cappadocia level renders, anyone? Special thanks goes to TRJTA/Bob and Terenete/Tina for helping reveal these environments. ht...
19: Becoming Lara Croft - The Cosplay Special
June 01, 2021 16:00 - 38 minutes - 36 MBIn this cosplay community episode I brought together the stories of eight Lara Croft fans from around the world, to talk about their experiences embodying the Tomb Raider. Naturally this may seem like a very visual episode, and I highly recommend seeing the video episode over at: https://youtu.be/QrLy49ZZAiM Give these wonderful people a follow and support their work! Twitter: Sandra: https://twitter.com/crofty_model Rachel: https://twitter.com/_Athora__ Dj: https://twitter.com/DJCroft_...
18: Tomb Raider Movie Myths - The Cradle of Life
April 17, 2021 19:55 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBIn this episode, special guest and Tomb Raider movie super-fan Jonathon takes us on a dive into the myths presented in the 2003 cult classic 'The Cradle of Life'. Tune in and help us open Pandora's Box. ----------------- Follow Jonathon here: Β http://twitter.com/tombjonathon Follow along at: http://twitter.com/raidercastpod http://twitter.com/illucifer http://instagram.com/raidercast http://instagram.com/illucifer
17: Tomb Raider Remakes & Ports
April 08, 2021 17:00 - 37 minutes - 34.9 MBThe fans have spoken! In recent polls on Twitter/IG/Youtube with numbers in the thousands, an overwhelming 97% of people voted YES to seeing Tomb Raider ports, remakes and remasters on modern consoles. I sat down with community legends Laurie (Survivor Reborn / Confessions of a Gaming Mum) and Steve (Steve of Warr), to discuss the potential for seeing Lara's old adventures being given new life. ------------------------------------------------------ Follow Laurie here: https://twitter.com/...
16: Unifying The Timelines
January 30, 2021 19:42 - 33 minutes - 32 MBWelcome to 2021 - the year of Tomb Raider's 25th anniversary! Returning special guest Jenni Milward brings her storytelling expertise to the news that the next installment of Tomb Raider will "unify the Core Design and Crystal Dynamics timelines". Is it even possible?Β Follow Jenni at: twitter.com/jrmilward Check out her incredible Angel of Darkness audio book: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OapWNeahUz8&list=PLjlEmS9LVAHRVa9jt_-T3ZesbhR4DC51x&ab_channel=JenniferMilward -------- Check ou...
15: The Science of Tomb Raider
December 13, 2020 12:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBIn this special episode, I chat with astrophysicist, gamer, (and husband!) Dr. Carpineti about Lara's cosmically-entangled adventures. Inspired by the upcoming eclipse visible from parts of South America, we chat about the science behind how outer space is presented across the Tomb Raider games and films. Follow Alfredo on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drcarpineti Check out our other podcast 'The Astroholic Explains': https://anchor.fm/theastroholicexplains ---------------------------...
14: Rebooting Lara Croft - An Interview With Rhianna Pratchett
November 27, 2020 12:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBFive years ago Rise of the Tomb Raider was released, and to celebrate the occasion I chatted with the wonderful narrative designer and writer Rhianna Pratchett!Β Check out some TR-tees! http://www.linktr.ee/raidercastmerch Follow along at: http://twitter.com/raidercastpod http://twitter.com/illucifer http://instagram.com/raidercast http://instagram.com/illucifer
13: The Monster Manual Vol. 2
November 13, 2020 11:37 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBMonster Manual Vol 2 invites returning special guest Sacha Coward to tell us more about the real-world myths behind some of Tomb Raider's cursed critters. Β Follow Sacha on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/sacha_coward Like Raidercast? Check out the merch! https://linktr.ee/raidercastmerch Follow along: https://twitter.com/RaidercastPod https://facebook.com/RaidercastΒ https://instagram.com/RaidercastΒ https://twitter.com/illucifer
12: The Horror of Tomb Raider - Halloween Special
October 30, 2020 11:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBWe're going down a spooky path for Halloween! Special guest, author, and artist, Claire Waller talks about her journey with Lara, and we discuss our top three moments of horror in Tomb Raider! Β Follow Claire on twitter @adarkwhimsy.
11: An Interview With Jonell Elliott
October 18, 2020 16:37 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBWelcome back to Raidercast! For the premiere of Season 2, I sat down for a world-first interview with the one and only Jonell Elliot, the voice of Lara Croft 1999-2003!Β
11: An Interview With Lara's Voice Jonell Elliott
October 18, 2020 16:37 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBWelcome back to Raidercast! For the premiere of Season 2, I sat down for a world-first interview with the one and only Jonell Elliot, the voice of Lara Croft 1999-2003!Β
10: Letters to Lara
June 19, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 124 MBThe S1 finale of Raidercast is for the community, by the community. A love letter to Tomb Raider and Lara Croft across the ages, with personal stories of the impact they've had on our lives. This is why the series is still important!Β
09: The Journal of Richard Croft
June 05, 2020 06:00 - 20 minutes - 33.6 MBWhat if Lara Croft wasn't the star? In the Survivor timeline, Lara's father is massively important to the story. We investigate her 'daddy's issues', and ask what if we had a Tomb Raider game where he was the main character instead, and how would it work?Β
09: Daddy Issues - The Journal of Richard Croft
June 05, 2020 06:00 - 20 minutes - 33.6 MBWhat if Lara Croft wasn't the star? In the Survivor timeline, Lara's father is massively important to the story. What if we had a Tomb Raider game where he was the main character instead, and how would it work?Β
08: Lara's Legacy ft Melonie Mac
May 22, 2020 06:00 - 29 minutes - 54.9 MBOur special guest in this episode is known for her Tomb Raider Twitch livestreams, cosplay, and fan art. We go on a journey to Lara's roots and examine how her character and motivations grew, evolved, and even outright changed over time. Β Melonie's channels can be found in the following places: http://twitch.tv/meloniemac http://youtube.com/meloniemac
07: Lara's Inferno and Demonology
May 08, 2020 06:00 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MBHow does Tomb Raider's depiction of demons and demonology compare to our real-world myths? This episode strayed into some pretty dark territory. I don't expect it'll actually give anyone nightmares, but some parts are chilling! Just don't listen in the dark, and don't go wandering off into any lakes if you think you can hear a baby crying, ok?
06 - Pyramids and Sand
April 24, 2020 07:00 - 39 minutes - 53.8 MBVenture back to the myths of ancient Egypt with a special guest, and behold the war of Horus and Set!Β
05 - Endgame
April 10, 2020 07:00 - 17 minutes - 25.8 MBIn this episode I'm going to blow the lid off an in-game conspiracy that was hidden in plain sight since the very beginning. Join me as I investigate the artefacts of Tomb Raider, the race behind them, and a grand unifying theory that ties everything together.Β
04 - The Monster Manual Vol. 1
March 27, 2020 07:00 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MBIn this episode, Sacha Coward and I investigate some of the Tomb Raider series' monsters and the myths they're based on.Β
03 - The Cataclysm of Atlantis
March 13, 2020 06:00 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MBIn this episode, I delve into Lara's debut adventure and investigate an unearthly civilisation from the dawn of time.Β
02 - Calling Ms. Croft: An Interview With Shelley Blond
February 28, 2020 09:00 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MBIn this episode, I'm joined on the phone by my first special guest: Lara Croft's original voice actress, Shelley Blond, for a conversation about globetrotting, and Lara's relevance in 2020.
01 - An Introduction To Raiding Tombs
February 14, 2020 11:13 - 47 minutes - 64.7 MBIn this first episode, join me on a nostalgic adventure as I think back over my Tomb Raider journey from its roots until the present day.Β