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Join the Explosion Network and guests as they list off and explain their top 5 of many different subjects. For fans of Buzzfeed, Watchmojo and #NicksMiniReview.

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  • Jan 17, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
  • infrequent NEW EPISODES
  • 46m AVG DURATION
  • 21 EPISODES
  • 2 SEASONS


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The Best of 2018 | Top 5 Video Games

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2019 25:04


Join Dylan and Ashley as they go over the Explosion Network's Top 5 games of 2018, pulled from the official Top 10 of 2018 list put together by the team. Make sure to check out the Top 10 article when you're done listening to the show as well.Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyTop 10 Article: https://explosionnetwork.com/articles/top-10-video-games-of-2018Intro Music by: Dylan Blight

The Best of 2018 | Top 5 Video Game Writing, Art Direction, Score, Ongoing Title & Esports Game

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2019 74:59


Join Dylan, Ashley, Ciaran and Cherie as they discuss the Top 5 Video Game Sub-categories the Explosion Network have given out for 2018. Those categories are the best writing, best art direction, best ongoing games, best esports title and best score.Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoCherie Henriques: https://twitter.com/CheriaCornoIntro Music by: Dylan Blight

The Best of 2018 | Top 5 Movies

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2019 16:31


Join Dylan and Ashley as they go over in more detail the Top 5 movies from the Explosion Network's Top 10 Movies of 2018 article in this special podcast and then be sure to check out the article for more on our Top 10.Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyTop 10 Article: https://explosionnetwork.com/articles/top-10-movies-of-2018Intro Music by: Dylan Blight

The Best of 2018 | Top 5 Film Sequels, Directors, Actors, Streaming Original & Trailer

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2019 48:54


Join Dylan, Ashley and Nicholas as they go over the Explosion Network's Top 5 Movie awards for best actor, director, sequel, trailer and streaming service original in this special podcast. They break down why each winner is special and discuss some of the best film things to come out of 2018.Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Nicholas Prior: https://twitter.com/LordNPriorIntro Music by: Dylan Blight

The Best of 2018 | Top 5 TV Series

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2019 27:49


Join Dylan and Ashley as they dive deeper into the top 5 winners from the Explosion Network's Top 10 TV Shows of 2018 list and explain what makes each one unique in this special podcast.Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyTop 10 Article: https://explosionnetwork.com/articles/top-10-tv-shows-of-2018Intro Music by: Dylan Blight

The Best of 2018 | Top 5 (TV) New Series, Episodes, Actors, Netflix/Stan Or Amazon Series And Returning Series

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2019 58:06


Dylan and Ashley break down the Explosion Network's Top 5 TV Sub-categories in this special episode of Top 5. The categories are best new series, best episode, best actor in a series, best streaming service show and best returning series.Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyIntro Music by: Dylan Blight

The Best of 2018 | Top 5 Albums

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2018 23:09


It’s been a great year for music and we’ve put together a great Top 10 albums list here at the Explosion Network. But let’s dive in a bit further and discuss the Top 5 of that albums list and what we like so much about them that they fall into our Top 5 Albums of 2018 list.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyTop 10 Article: https://explosionnetwork.com/articles/top-10-albums-of-2018Intro Music by: Dylan Blight

The Best of 2018 | Top 5 Songs & Artists

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2018 31:50


As part of our Best of 2018 awards, we have put together some mini-categories to go alongside our main Top 10 articles and on this episode of Top 5, Dylan, Cherie and Ashley discuss the Top 5 Songs & Top 5 Artists of 2018 as decided by the Explosion Network.Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCherie Henriques: https://twitter.com/CheriacornoMore Best of 2018Intro Music by: Dylan Blight

The Best of 2018 | Top 5 Online Media

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2018 28:25


Dylan and Ashley break down the Top 5 of the Explosion Network's Top 10 Online Media list and explain some of the choices made. Each going over what they like about this year's winners.Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyTop 10 Article: https://explosionnetwork.com/articles/top-10-online-media-of-2018Intro Music by: Dylan Blight

The Best of 2018 | Top 5 Podcasts, Events, Youtubers & Streamers

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2018 47:53


Dylan & Ashley discuss the winners of the Explosion Network’s Top 5 Online Media sub-categories, which include top 5 podcasts; streamed events; Youtube channels & streamers.Join them in a celebration of some of the best online content in 2018, as decided by the Explosion Network.Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyIntro Music by: Dylan Blight

Season 1 - Licenced Games

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2018 60:57


In this final episode of Season 1 , we discuss Licenced Games. What immediately comes to mind are the shovel-ware movie tie in games of the past. But some of the best games made are also in fact licenced games. Here are some of our favourite.Hosts:Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyDylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilNicholas Prior: https://twitter.com/LordNPriorMusic:Dylan BlightEmail:dont@explosionnetwork.comAll Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/top-5-with-nick-1TwitteriTunes

Season 1 - Multiplayer Moments

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2018


Multiplayer. It's what seemingly drives the video game market today. But for every moment where you scream in anger and blame lag, there are other shining moments that just evolve and wouldn't happen in single player.Nick is joined by BanterLab's Sam Nicholson and Ben Storrier to discuss some of their favourite multiplayer moments.ArmA: Airborne Invasion article: http://dslyecxi.com/articles_wp/the-airborne-invasion-of-north-sahrani/Hosts:Nicholas Prior: https://twitter.com/LordNPriorSpecial Guests:Sam Nicholson: https://twitter.com/NotSamwiseBen Storrier: https://twitter.com/ThunderCrashsMusic:Dylan BlightEmail:dont@explosionnetwork.comAll Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/top-5-with-nick-1TwitteriTunes

Season 1 - Franchises

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2018 63:11


Franchises are the driving force behind the modern games industry, but they've always been around.In this episode Nick and his guests name their top 5 franchises from recent times to old.Hosts:Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyNicholas Prior: https://twitter.com/LordNPriorCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoMusic:Dylan BlightEmail:dont@explosionnetwork.comAll Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/top-5-with-nick-1TwitteriTunes

Season 1 - Developers

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2018 69:48


Without these men and women, we wouldn't be sitting here today. Joined by special guest Ryan Betson of The PopCulturists we discuss Developers. They are the creative minds and workforce behind the games we love, from the early greats of Miyamoto and Nintendo, to Hideo Kojima who treats the whole process as part of the meta game.Hosts:Nicholas Prior: https://twitter.com/LordNPriorDylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilSpecial Guest:Ryan Betson: https://twitter.com/HaggardMCMusic:Dylan BlightEmail:dont@explosionnetwork.comAll Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/top-5-with-nick-1TwitteriTunes

Season 1 - Game Characters

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2018 73:37


Can you imagine a world without Mario? The Last Of Us without Joel and Ellie? Well that's what we discuss on this episode. The characters that make games what they are and what they mean to us. Joined by a very special guest from The House of Mario podcast, Drew Agnew.Hosts:Nicholas Prior: https://twitter.com/LordNPriorCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoSpecial Guest:Drew Agnew: https://twitter.com/iDrewbyMusic:Dylan BlightEmail:dont@explosionnetwork.comAll Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/top-5-with-nick-1TwitteriTunes

Season 1 - Game Stories

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2018 68:24


Stories in video games, are what is widely considered one of the major foundations of what makes a great game. Great stories stay with you for a long time and makes you reminisce of your time spent participating in those games.Joined by special guest Paul James of Player2.net.au fame, we rank our Top 5 Stories on this rainy day episode.Hosts:Nicholas Prior: https://twitter.com/LordNPriorCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoSpecial Guest:Paul James: https://twitter.com/PaulJamesP2Music:Dylan BlightEmail:dont@explosionnetwork.comAll Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/top-5-with-nick-1TwitteriTunes

Season 1 - First Person Shooters

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2018 72:58


First Person Shooters. They're an undeniable and seemingly unstoppable force in the gaming industry. They range from hardcore and realistic where each shot could be your last; to super arcade-like where you have powers and ultimate powers.This episode, Nick and his guests reveal their Top 5 FPS games that they enjoy playing, which helped bond with their families or that developed new interests in the events the games were inspired by.Escape From Tarkov Video: 12:55Email: dont@explosionnetwork.comThis week's cast:Ciaran Marchant @YaBoyRingoJack Kruse @krusey_mateNicholas Prior @LordNPriorTwitteriTunes

Season 1 - Gaming Peripherals

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2018 49:30


Nick is joined by Ciaran and Dylan discuss this episode's topic: peripherals. Peripherals are often considered gimmicks, but there are some completely outstanding devices that changed the way you interface with games forever.Email: dont@explosionnetwork.comThis week's cast:Ciaran Marchant @YaBoyRingoDylan Blight @vivaladilNicholas Prior @LordNPriorTwitteriTunes

Season 1 - Game Vehicles

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2018 30:15


For this edition of Top 5, we discuss what has become an integral part of video games, Vehicles.

Season 1 - Launch Games

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2018 53:38


Welcome to the inaugural episode of Top 5 With Nick. Guests Ciaran and Dylan join Nick to ponder their gaming histories and reveal their top 5 launch titles.

Top 5 with Nick Announcement Trailer

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2018 0:37


Announced at the Explosion Network Year 2 stream -- Top 5 with Nick kicks off the 7th of March available on all good podcasting services. 

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