Beyond The Strange: Life Is Strange Aftershow

A Breakdown and Spoilercast Discussion of DontNod’s Life Is Strange series.


This podcast has now been retired, but the full archive remains available for anyone wanting to revisit the journey through Arcadia Bay and beyond.

Episodes

Sep 12, 2020

59 min

Chapter Three - InheritanceDylan & Ciaran discuss the final chapter of Tell Me Why, their overall thoughts on how it wrapped up and the game as a whole.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/beyond-the-strange-life-is-strange-aftershow-hub/Join our Discord:explosionnetwork.com/discordSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Sep 5, 2020

45 min

Chapter Two - Family SecretsDylan & Ciaran discuss the second of three chapters from Tell Me Why.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/beyond-the-strange-life-is-strange-aftershow-hub/Join our Discord:explosionnetwork.com/discordSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Aug 30, 2020

50 min

Chapter One - HomecomingWelcome to a brand new season of Explosion Networks ‘Beyond the Strange’. This is the first of three episodes discussing Dontnods Tell Me Why. As always, each episode will feature full spoilers, so please be careful.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/beyond-the-strange-life-is-strange-aftershow-hub/Join our Discord:explosionnetwork.com/discordSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Episode 5 - Wolves

Dec 16, 2019

Dec 16, 2019

1hr 11 min

Episode 5 - WolvesThe finale of Life is Strange 2 is here. With multiple endings, easter eggs galore, connections to Life is Strange 1 and more, there’s plenty to discuss.

Episode 4 - Faith

Sep 12, 2019

Sep 12, 2019

1hr 8 min

Episode 4 - ‘Faith’"Gravely wounded in Humboldt County, California, Sean wakes in hospital to find Daniel still missing. Under arrest, and facing tough questions, Sean's options are few: only quick thinking and unexpected allies can secure his freedom.Searching for Daniel under the scorching Nevada sun and through freezing desert nights, Sean must make his toughest choices yet. Puerto Lobos and the dream of freedom have never felt so far away.”This episode puts Sean through hell and because of that and the separation of Sean and Daniel, the pacing is often off and the episode feels weird, but both Dylan and Nick are ready to see where things are head in the final episode following this episodes massive events.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilNicholas Prior: https://twitter.com/LordNPrior All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/beyond-the-strange-life-is-strange-aftershow-hub/Join our Discord:explosionnetwork.com/discordSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Jun 18, 2019

1hr 17 min

Episode 3 - ‘Wastelands’Episode 3, ‘Wastelands’, continues Sean and Daniel Diaz’s journey to Mexico, as they reach the towering redwood forests of California. Falling in with a community of drifters on the fringes of society, the brothers are exposed to new experiences, encounter new friends and challenges, and must confront much about themselves in the process. New relationships cause friction between the brothers and raise doubts about their unity. Can they stay together, or will their journey together end here?Dylan and Nick are both in agreement, this is a very good episode. They discuss the ‘Murder Mountain’ influences and the topic of pot-farms. Along with Daniels ever growing anger issues and where that could lead into the final episodes of the season.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilNicholas Prior: https://twitter.com/LordNPrior All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/beyond-the-strange-life-is-strange-aftershow-hub/Join our Discord:explosionnetwork.com/discordSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Mar 3, 2019

1hr 20 min

Episode Two - ‘Rules’The two brothers continue their journey on the road into the winter months & struggle against the cold. As Daniel gradually falls ill, Sean’s concern for his younger brother increases and decides the pair of them must make their way to their distant grandparent’s house to recover and seek shelter.With episode 2 of Life is Strange 2 finally get to meet some of Sean and Daniels extended family and get hints into their mothers past. Of course, ‘Rules’ also connects in ‘The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit,’ although both Nick and Dylan aren’t sure how well it’s all pieced together into the main series.Watch it on Youtube:https://youtu.be/N67jMEKehnIHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilNicholas Prior: https://twitter.com/LordNPrior Twitter - Explosion Network Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other podcasting platforms. All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/beyond-the-strange-life-is-strange-aftershow-hub/Join our Discord:explosionnetwork.com/discord

Oct 5, 2018

1hr 23 min

Episode One - 'Roads'"Two brothers Sean and Daniel Diaz, are forced to run away from home after a tragic incident in Seattle. In fear of the police, Sean & Daniel head to Mexico while attempting to conceal a sudden & mysterious supernatural power."Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilNicholas Prior: https://twitter.com/LordNPriorTwitter - Explosion Network All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/beyond-the-strange-life-is-strange-aftershow-hub/Join our Discord:explosionnetwork.com/discord #LifeIsStrange #LifeIsStrange2 #LiS

Sep 3, 2018

18 sec

We here at the Explosion Network are huge Life Is Strange fans, and although our usual 'aftershow' series focuses on TV programs (South of Kings Landing, BevanWorld), we figured it was time to dive into gaming as well!Introducing, Beyond The Strange: Life Is Strange Aftershow.Sometime shortly after the release of each episode of Life Is Strange 2 we will be breaking down the story, discussing the characters and going over each of our decisions per episode.We will be recording each episode of the series live on Twitch, or you'll be able to watch or listen afterwards on Youtube and podcasting services including Apple Podcasts.The premiere episode of Life Is Strange 2 will release on September 27th, so please be excited for our premiere episode of Beyond the Strange shortly thereafter.

CREDITS & LINKS

Your Hosts

🎙️ Dylan Blight

🎙️ Ciaran Marchant

Notes

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