Podcasts by Arc-Cast

How I Got Introduced to Anime from 2022-03-06T02:43:21

After a long hiatus, here's a more of a personal ramble about how I got into anime, and became interested in Japanese media in general.

Guilty Gear Strive Review from 2021-07-02T18:55:33

Arc talks about the crazy, bombastic new fighting game from the famous series. Heaven or Hell? Let's Rock!

Final Fantasy XIV Initial Thoughts from 2021-05-27T23:42:56

Arc talks about the very popular Final Fantasy XIV, the often-mentioned free trial up to level 60, and what this absolute behemoth of a game brings to the MMO table.

Terraria Review from 2021-05-14T04:41:03

Arc talks about a classic indie game which is soon to have its tenth anniversary, the unique and incredibly fun Terraria.

A Talk About Psychics, and Why They Exist. from 2021-05-07T00:58:16

I talk about people who have psychic powers, why they claim they have them, and my theories about the situation. This episode was recorded as part of one of my college classes, as a short audio ...

The Popularity of Pokémon from 2021-03-05T20:34:14

Arc talks about Pokémon, and why it appeals to so many people.

I tried watching Kamen Rider from 2021-02-26T20:10:48

Arc talks about the first two episodes of Kamen Rider, a classic 70's action show.

Titanfall 2 Review from 2021-02-20T18:39:42

Arc talks about Titanfall 2, the FPS that proves friends can come in all shapes and sizes.

Dungeons of Dredmor Review from 2021-02-06T19:41:01

Arc talks about an older indie game, one that hearkens back to classic dungeon crawlers while retaining a unique sense of style and humor.

Intro to Shakespeare: Why He's Cool. from 2021-01-30T07:52:36

Arc takes you back the old days, talking about the best playwright from the late 1500's. Why should you care about the Bard of Avon? Listen in to find out.

Risk of Rain 2 Review from 2021-01-23T18:25:16

Arc reviews Risk of Rain 2, a game where the rain never lets up, nothing is permanent, and surprising strategies emerge. 

Anime Review: Laid Back Camp Ep. 1-4 from 2021-01-15T23:26:28

Arc talks about Laid Back Camp, a series about girls going camping near Mount Fuji and well known for its unique relaxing style.

Planetary Annihilation: Titans Review from 2021-01-08T17:55:51

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Cyberpunk 2077 "review" from 2020-12-30T23:08:07

Arc talks about Cyberpunk 2077, and the hype and backlash surrounding the game's release. 

Manga Review: Record of Ragnarok from 2020-12-19T03:35:39

Arc talks about Record of Ragnarok, the hard hitting and bombastic action manga about historical figures fighting legendary gods. 

Animal Crossing: New Horizons review from 2020-12-12T21:01:12

Arc talks about the new Animal Crossing, both what works and what sadly falls short of expectations.  

Anime Review: Jujutsu Kaisen 2 (Episodes 4-7) from 2020-12-01T23:00

Arc talks once again about Jujutsu Kaisen, a show that does a bad job of telling you when to stop, drop, and roll.

Peculiar Observations 1: Cyborgs, Traffic, Shaq. from 2020-11-28T18:30:34

Arc tells you three random trivia stories, each one quite unique and odd.

Anime Review: Jujutsu Kaisen (Episodes 1-3) from 2020-11-24T21:35:58

Arc talks about the new hit anime Jujutsu Kaisen, a dark urban horror action series about eating the worst possible snacks.

Manga Review: My Neighbor Seki from 2020-11-21T05:35:49

Arc talks about a great comedy manga, with a simple story idea done perfectly over and over. 

I'm Back! (State of the podcast) from 2020-11-17T21:01:11

I HAVE RETURNED!

A short episode telling you guys what to expect next. 

Bonus: LSD Dream Emulator from 2020-07-21T14:40:50

Arc talks about LSD: Dream Emulator, a cult classic art piece loved for its surreal nature,

The Peculiar Story of P.T. from 2020-07-10T16:31:58

Arc talks about P.T, A demo for a horror game that will never be released, but one so effective it revitalized the video game horror genre. 

Bonus: Minecraft's Popularity from 2020-07-07T19:28:40

In a bonus episode, Arc talks about what may make Minecraft the most popular game of all time, with an astounding 126 million monthly players. 

Persona Series Review from 2020-07-04T02:18:55

Arc talks about Persona, the famous JRPG series that mixes surreal fantasy action with surprisingly honest reality. 

Satellaview from 2020-03-25T00:57:27

A talk about Satellaview, a bizarre device by Nintendo only released in Japan that internet historians are trying to recover content from.

Warhammer 40k Introduction. from 2020-03-13T17:40:51

In the first of what may become a series, Arc tries to explain the absurd "grimdark" setting of Warhammer 40k, a tabletop war game turned media franchise with a very unique tone and style. ...

Double Feature: Pikuniku and Doom from 2020-03-06T17:47:44

Arc reviews two games on the Nintendo Switch, since both of them are interesting but neither of them are long enough for a full episode. 

Lost Media 1 (Rage) from 2020-03-01T19:26:53

In this more serious bonus episode, a talk about lost media quickly becomes exclusively about Stephen King's infamous novella Rage, one of the few stories to have been purposefully banned by its...

All Star Superman Review from 2020-02-08T05:11:52

In a departure from the norm, Arc reviews a 12 part comic book series. The legendary All Star Superman is a fresh and unique take on what some consider an outdated and overpowered character.&nbs...

Unmade Adaptions: Kiln People from 2020-02-05T20:57:20

The second episode of the Unmade Adaptions side series.

Arc gushes about Kiln people, a science fiction novel with a concept that would be incredible for adaption, but does not have the p...

Unmade Adaptions: From a Buick 8 from 2020-02-05T19:40:33

In a side series from the other reviews, Arc takes a look at lesser known books and media that he thinks absolutely deserve a second chance. This episode centers on the fascinating 2003 horror n...

Legend of Zelda Series Overview from 2020-02-05T06:19:46

Arc rambles about one of his favorite game series, the Legend of Zelda. A special extra-length episode for a special, long running series. 

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One Punch Man Review from 2020-02-05T03:55:07

One Punch Man is a very odd series, but Arc is here to attempt to parse the deeper themes behind the anime/manga comedy hit. 

Haunted Mansion Ramble from 2020-02-04T04:42:22

Late-ish at night, with nothing else to do, Arc goes on a tangent about one of his favorite theme park rides. 

Tron Legacy Review from 2020-02-04T03:05:30

A review of the movie Tron Legacy, an interesting sequel to a unique science-fiction series. 

Dragon Ball First Impressions from 2020-02-03T20:57:07

As a test of audio and uploading, this is a ramble on a TV show I've been watching lately. A basic review of the hit anime classic Dragon Ball Z