THE OTHER CASTLE is a podcast that covers the plot, lore, and more behind video games and the stories they set out to tell. The show begins with hosts Tom and Andrea discussing the development and history behind each episode’s game, including anecdotes about the creators, the marketing campaigns, critical reviews, controversies, fan reactions, awards, records, and more. From there, the show transitions to the hosts giving a detailed plot breakdown of the narrative along with comedic commentary and reactions from the game’s “Start” to “The End” - even if that includes multiple endings.
The podcast results in a deep dive of fun facts for gamers of all experience levels, an inviting introduction to gaming for those lacking the time/funds/dexterity to invest in the medium, and shines a spotlight on the often overlooked creatives behind some of gaming’s best (and sometimes worst) offerings. Hosted by writing and life partners, Tom McLaughlin and Andrea Carter, each episode is researched and produced in-house from THE OTHER CASTLE headquarters in Las Vegas, NV.
THE OTHER CASTLE covers everything from retro arcade classics to current AAA blockbusters backed with a love for rich storytelling and unique characters. From legacy games like Centipede to recent record breakers like The Last Of Us 2 and Red Dead Redemption 2, Tom and Andrea add their passion, wit, research, experience, and extensive pop culture knowledge to these timeless stories.
