Off Piste Podcast

We're on the cusp of 2019 and the start of Off Piste 4.0! And to celebrate our 3rd birthday and the beginning of our 4th year, it only seemed fitting to think of who or what else it would be great to have four of. Go with it. So who or what in fiction should there be four of? Get ready for shenanigans quadrupled as Rebecca says "oh hai" to four Room dwellers, Luck creates four times as much trouble for Johnny Gargano and Neil enters the Neilverse. Meanwhile, Wyatt instructs Virgo and his patrol to seek out three specific targets and Flint struggles to choose between fight and flight. FOLLOW OFF-PISTE: FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/offpistepodcast/ TWITTER: twitter.com/offpistepodcast YOUTUBE: bit.ly/2cxPrlZ EMAIL US: offpistepodcast@gmail.com

Christmas is here! Again! And if there was any time for the Off Piste crew to try and be a little more wholesome and charitable, now is certainly the time to do it. So the crew are bestowing Christmas miracles upon characters most in need of one this holiday season, but what miracles are these downtrodden souls receiving? And what does Santa have to say about everything? Snuggle by the fireplace and find out as Neil helps an orphan find a better adopted family, Luck reshapes a predator's worldview and Rebecca gives a bartender a fresh start. Meanwhile, Wyatt proposes a festive toast to his militia’s success and Kazuhiro enforces a personal curfew on Shigeru and Emiko. FOLLOW OFF-PISTE: FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/offpistepodcast/ TWITTER: twitter.com/offpistepodcast YOUTUBE: bit.ly/2cxPrlZ EMAIL US: offpistepodcast@gmail.com

Christmas is fast approaching once more (the third Off Piste Christmas, if you're playing along at home), so it's time to get down and comfy with some Christmas classics. Namely, Home Alone - the classic festive story of child abandonment and the attempted murder of home invaders. So this week the OP crew are doing Home Alones of their own and invading some characters' homes, but what fate of incompetency do they each face? Find out as Rebecca stares down the barrel of a coconut gun, Neil does interdimensional battle with a strangely sexy jewel and Luck duels his equally incompetent double. Meanwhile, Virgo leads his first team patrol of the city and Randall Jnr. tries once more to persuade Cueto to come out of hiding to help the city. FOLLOW OFF-PISTE: FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/offpistepodcast/ TWITTER: twitter.com/offpistepodcast YOUTUBE: bit.ly/2cxPrlZ EMAIL US: offpistepodcast@gmail.com

Despite only being out for a few weeks, Red Dead Redemption 2 is surely a first ballot Game of the Year contender. So rich and expertly woven is Rockstar's rootin' tootin' prequel that the OP Crew were looking to pitch some new Rockstar games themselves. So in which universe are they wanting to set their open-world Rockstar games? Saddle up and find out as Neil tries to evade a Bat-punching, Luck proves too large to ride a pony and Rebecca diverts towards aliens getting it on. Meanwhile, Isla attempts to motivate a despondent Flint and Emiko presses Shigeru for any information about Wyatt he may still recall. FOLLOW OFF-PISTE: FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/offpistepodcast/ TWITTER: twitter.com/offpistepodcast YOUTUBE: bit.ly/2cxPrlZ EMAIL US: offpistepodcast@gmail.com

With only a few days to go until the hotly anticipated Smash Bros Ultimate is unleashed upon the world (thanks papa Sakurai), it only seemed fitting for the Off Piste crew to celebrate its release. So why not celebrate with some dinner parties? A week of them. Having Smash Bros characters take part in bitchy dinner party contest Come Dine With Me is the scenario this week, but who's walking away with the £1000 prize money? Find out as Luck brings 2D dining to the table, Rebecca clobbers the competition and Neil invites the world's crassest party guest. Meanwhile, Chief Mulligan keeps up public appearances and Wyatt lays down the new rules for the general public. FOLLOW OFF-PISTE: FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/offpistepodcast/ TWITTER: twitter.com/offpistepodcast YOUTUBE: bit.ly/2cxPrlZ EMAIL US: offpistepodcast@gmail.com

Sir David Attenborough continues to be the nation's granddad with his most recent nature documentary series Dynasties, following the groups and families of many majestic creatures you get emotionally attached to before they tragically die moments later. But there are many other families out there that arguably deserve the Attenborough treatment. So which other fictional families are getting Dynasties episodes about them? Prepare for a bounty of iffy Attenborough impressions as Neil captures the growth of a powerful young male, Rebecca tracks a violent family group and Luck documents the struggles of the runt of the litter. Meanwhile, Virgo returns to Wyatt to re-establish his servitude and Isla has a heart-to-heart with Shigeru about their experiences. FOLLOW OFF-PISTE: FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/offpistepodcast/ TWITTER: twitter.com/offpistepodcast YOUTUBE: bit.ly/2cxPrlZ EMAIL US: offpistepodcast@gmail.com

Even in today's cutthroat job market, internships still have their place for those who want to learn new skills to help them in their careers down the line. But where in fiction are the Off Piste boys interning? Who are they reporting to? Will they leave a lasting impression and acquire the skills they desire? Find out as Luck tries to get in close with a photographer, Neil does some galactic babysitting and DT seeks to be made an offer he can't refuse. Meanwhile, Kazuhiro and Lisa finally take Shigeru home amidst the chaos and Frost helps Wyatt settle into his new residence. FOLLOW OFF-PISTE: FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/offpistepodcast/ TWITTER: twitter.com/offpistepodcast YOUTUBE: bit.ly/2cxPrlZ EMAIL US: offpistepodcast@gmail.com

It's the 150th episode of Off Piste! And to celebrate this milestone, the OP boys figured they might as well get meta with it. Now, Luck tries hard. He has some good answers... sometimes. But there's no denying he's had a few logical leaps in the past. So the boys are coming up with their most 'Luck' answers to previous episodes' questions he wasn't around for, but which of them can Luck over the others the hardest? Find out as Neil casts a diminutive shadow over Gondor, DT eyes up Monty's billions and Luck himself finds a new home under the sea. Meanwhile, Isla’s quick thinking saves Flint’s hide and Wyatt makes his final forceful push on the Mayor’s office. FOLLOW OFF-PISTE: FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/offpistepodcast/ TWITTER: twitter.com/offpistepodcast YOUTUBE: bit.ly/2cxPrlZ EMAIL US: offpistepodcast@gmail.com

Ahh, booze. Nothing like it to warm the insides when the cold nights start rolling in. How about a cocktail? Lovely. They contain all sorts. But what would the fictional secret ingredient be in a cocktail of the Off Piste boys' concoction? And what's their bar like? Step inside your new favourite dive as Luck parties on, DT puts a hole through his chain mail and Neil paints the town green. Meanwhile, Flint is left reeling after Chief Mulligan’s betrayal and Shigeru finally awakens to reveal a truth much too late. FOLLOW OFF-PISTE: FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/offpistepodcast/ TWITTER: twitter.com/offpistepodcast YOUTUBE: bit.ly/2cxPrlZ EMAIL US: offpistepodcast@gmail.com

Spooktoberween is here once again, and the Off Piste crew are in the mood for a game of terrors - naturally. So of course, it's time for a classic game of FM...F? Fudge, Mawwy and Friend are the options on the table and each host has one slot to take care of, but who's banging/marrying/befriending who? Dim the lights and find out as DT assembles his perfect companion, Neil refuses to be taken for granted and Luck accidentally follows the wrong dreams. Meanwhile, Flint confronts Chief Mulligan with the clues he and Isla have compiled and Axel mobilises the troops. FOLLOW OFF-PISTE: FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/offpistepodcast/ TWITTER: twitter.com/offpistepodcast YOUTUBE: bit.ly/2cxPrlZ EMAIL US: offpistepodcast@gmail.com

With the recent news that at the current rate of living we've only got about 22 years left before the Earth's environment is irreversibly ruined, the Off Piste boys realised that something needs to be done. The energy crisis must be solved. But how will they achieve this using the power of fiction? With so much on the line, there's no room for error. That said, explore this catalogue of errors as Luck rigs a basketball game, Neil tries to prevent the Doom of mankind and DT conflates his mice. Meanwhile, Randall Jnr. discovers the extent of Wyatt’s plot at the empty compound and Wyatt sets his plans into action. FOLLOW OFF-PISTE: FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/offpistepodcast/ TWITTER: twitter.com/offpistepodcast YOUTUBE: bit.ly/2cxPrlZ EMAIL US: offpistepodcast@gmail.com

Now that the dust has settled after a chaotic UFC 229, the Off Piste crew have got the itch to throw down in the Octagon. But which fictional characters are they facing in the UFC? Don't ask them - they're drawing their mystery opponents from cards! Who's Dana White pitting the crew up against? Who will have the best MMA record? Find out as Luck follows thicc with kicks, a returning Rebecca tangles with an angry pacifist and a big red abomination and Neil gets ruthless across multiple weight classes. Meanwhile, Randall Jnr. convinces Cueto to return to the compound to spy on Wyatt and Flint decides to go to Chief Mulligan with the information despite Isla’s objections. FOLLOW OFF-PISTE: FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/offpistepodcast/ TWITTER: twitter.com/offpistepodcast YOUTUBE: bit.ly/2cxPrlZ EMAIL US: offpistepodcast@gmail.com

For those who don't remember Dale's Supermarket Sweep, essentially it involved following clues and finding items in a big supermarket for prizes. And guess what? The Off Piste boys are contestants! But what in fiction are they bringing with them to give them an edge to win the whole show? Find out as Neil hopes to lock onto a blender, Luck uses his World's Greatest Detective skills and DT works on his whip-grabbing technique. Meanwhile, Flint and Isla pool together the information they’ve discovered and Randall Jnr. tries to get to the bottom of why Cueto won’t come forward. FOLLOW OFF-PISTE: FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/offpistepodcast/ TWITTER: twitter.com/offpistepodcast YOUTUBE: bit.ly/2cxPrlZ EMAIL US: offpistepodcast@gmail.com

Freaky Friday. The classic tale of seeing how the other side lives to learn a lesson. But who in fiction are the Off Piste crew having a disagreement/body-swapping dilemma with? Will they learn a lesson? Can the character be trusted in their bodies? Find out as DT goes ON the rails, Luck gets socked in the jaw in multiple bodies and Neil toughens up Mystery Inc. by force. Meanwhile, Isla follows someone acting suspicious behind the scenes at the steakhouse and Frost reveals what he knows to Virgo regarding the “loose end”. FOLLOW OFF-PISTE: FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/offpistepodcast/ TWITTER: twitter.com/offpistepodcast YOUTUBE: bit.ly/2cxPrlZ EMAIL US: offpistepodcast@gmail.com

The Pixar magic has brought life to all sorts of things over the years. Toys. Cars. The physical avatars of emotions. But what else deserves to be endowed with feelings and sentience via the Pixar treatment? The OP crew look to find out this week as Neil heads back to suburbia, Tull looks to be the smartest tool in the pocket and Luck buries his head in the sand. Meanwhile, Kazuhiro and Lisa make Emiko come clean and Cueto begins to teach Randall Jnr. survival skills. FOLLOW OFF-PISTE: FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/offpistepodcast/ TWITTER: twitter.com/offpistepodcast YOUTUBE: bit.ly/2cxPrlZ EMAIL US: offpistepodcast@gmail.com

As the rumours continue to swirl about who's going to be the next James Bond, the Off Piste boys decided that... they'd rather not talk about 007. They discussed who would be the best James Bond already (Ep. 62), you DOLT. No, instead the boys are discussing who should be Agent 009 instead! But who gets to be this background 00 Agent? Go undercover with the original OP trifecta as Neil goes #AllIn with the baby oil, Luck opens his journal and DT shoots some 10cm craps. Meanwhile, Lisa finally decides to tell Kazuhiro what she heard Emiko confide at Shigeru’s bedside and Axel receives new orders from Wyatt. FOLLOW OFF-PISTE: FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/offpistepodcast/ TWITTER: twitter.com/offpistepodcast YOUTUBE: bit.ly/2cxPrlZ EMAIL US: offpistepodcast@gmail.com

The Moon (Mün) has fascinated humankind for millennia. Who doesn't want to go and check it out? Unfortunately, spaceships are off the table. Something happened. We don't talk about it. So how are the Off Piste crew getting to the Mün otherwise? And will they even be able to get back? Take a voyage beyond the stars as Tom tries desperately to reach the end of a factory tour, Neil assembles the world's first peasant railgun and Rebecca packs supplies for a long, long ascent. Meanwhile, Flint is let down when his secret meeting confidant doesn’t show and Randall Jnr. returns to the woods. FOLLOW OFF-PISTE: FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/offpistepodcast/ TWITTER: twitter.com/offpistepodcast YOUTUBE: bit.ly/2cxPrlZ EMAIL US: offpistepodcast@gmail.com

Who doesn't wish they were a little bit bigger? No, not like that. Get your minds out of the gutter. The OP crew are talking height on the show this week as they discuss which characters would be better if they were bigger! But will they have to sacrifice other skills in the process? Find out as Marcus cares little for the sanctity of toy life, Neil rules with an iron chef's fist and Rebecca throws enlarged punches at horses. Meanwhile, Virgo wrestles with whether to tell Wyatt what he found in the woods and Chief Mulligan is furious to learn of Flint’s unauthorised investigations. FOLLOW OFF-PISTE: FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/offpistepodcast/ TWITTER: twitter.com/offpistepodcast YOUTUBE: bit.ly/2cxPrlZ EMAIL US: offpistepodcast@gmail.com

In most cases, villains get defeated eventually. But the Off Piste crew don't have fancy superpowers or - in most cases - any proper combat powers to speak of. So which villains do the crew think they could defeat one-on-one? A returning Tom soars up to the highest height, a returning Marcus attempts to balance the duality of child and demon and Luck explores the impact of stairs on brittle bone disease. Meanwhile, Emiko and Isla confide in each other and Virgo uncovers a disturbing truth. FOLLOW OFF-PISTE: FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/offpistepodcast/ TWITTER: twitter.com/offpistepodcast YOUTUBE: bit.ly/2cxPrlZ EMAIL US: offpistepodcast@gmail.com

When Bruce Wayne fell into a cave full of the bats he was scared of, he did what anyone else would do and decided to fight crime dressed as a bat. With that in mind, what would the Off Piste crew's phobias be if they worked like they did for Master Wayne? Take a trip down the newest wing of Batman's Rogues Gallery as Rebecca comes to play, Neil flips the script and Luck gets Gotham spotless. Meanwhile, Virgo combs the woods for clues pertaining to the stranger's identity and Flint sneaks into the school at night to investigate the scene of Principal Black’s death. FOLLOW OFF-PISTE: FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/offpistepodcast/ TWITTER: twitter.com/offpistepodcast YOUTUBE: bit.ly/2cxPrlZ EMAIL US: offpistepodcast@gmail.com