Cutscenes: A Video Game Movie & TV Podcast

S5E3 - Until Dawn (2025)

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0000

As previously announced, this will (probably) be the final episode of Cutscenes - so if you have supported the show in any small way over the past five years - thank you... we wouldn't be here without you.

In our third and final episode of Season 5, we turn back the clock in Until Dawn.

Hosted by Jacob McCourt, Katie Lesperance & Travis Colenutt.

Show Notes:

0:00 Intro
0:45 The Tutorial
2:30 Jacob is a Hater
6:00 Explosions
14:20 The Middle
20:45 Wendigos
23:55 Peter Stormare
29:10 Budget & Sequel
33:10 MinMax
46:20 Critical Hits
51:00 Cut or Scene?
54:10 This Week's Game: Cutscenes Metagame
1:06:00 Outro & Thank You

Cutscenes is a seasonal podcast at the intersection of video games and TV/movies. Our fifth (and probably final) season airs from July 17th to July 31st, 2025.

So what now?

Jacob, Katie and Travis have another podcast called the Left Behind Game Club - check out the last episode the three of them recorded together about Indika.
If you want more Until Dawn coverage, have a listen to our 2024 episode of the Left Behind Game Club about it.

Find us on Bluesky:

If you like what you’ve heard, consider a 5-star review on your podcasting platform of choice!

Music (used under Creative Commons): “Introduction” by Lifeformed | Intro Voiceover by Matt Storm aka Stormageddon

S5E2 - Tomb Raider (2018)

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0000

In our second episode of Season 5, we hunt for ancient treasure again in Tomb Raider!

Today, we are joined by Dan from The Greatest Story Ever Played! You can follow him on Bluesky.

Hosted by Jacob McCourt, Katie Lesperance & Travis Colenutt.

Note: This episode was recorded during the summer of 2023.

Show Notes:

0:00 Intro
1:05 Intro to Dan
2:50 The Tutorial
5:05 Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft
12:00 Pro-Daddy Issues
17:20 Punishment
22:00 Some Of Them Are Fine(TM)
29:00 Uncharted vs. Tomb Raider
35:50 Critical Hits
41:40 MinMax
58:15 This Week's Game: Real Island or Nah
1:06:25 Cut or Scene?
1:12:00 Outro

Cutscenes is a seasonal podcast at the intersection of video games and TV/movies. Our fifth (and probably final) season airs from July 17th to July 31st, 2025.

Find us on Bluesky:

If you like what you’ve heard, consider a 5-star review on your podcasting platform of choice!

Music (used under Creative Commons): “Introduction” by Lifeformed | Intro Voiceover by Matt Storm aka Stormageddon

S5E1 - Uncharted (2022)

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0000

In our first episode of Season 5, we chase for ancient gold in Uncharted!

Hosted by Jacob McCourt, Katie Lesperance & Travis Colenutt.

Note: This episode was recorded during the summer of 2023.

Show Notes:

0:00 Intro
0:55 The Tutorial
3:10 Our History with Uncharted
6:30 Airplane Movie
9:10 Tom Holland
15:20 Stunts and Action
18:55 Villains
26:20 Victor Sullivan
29:10 Critical Hits
35:50 MinMax
51:15 Box Office Best
1:05:00 Cut or Scene?

Cutscenes is a seasonal podcast at the intersection of video games and TV/movies. Our fifth (and probably final) season airs from July 17th to July 31st, 2025.

Find us on Bluesky:

If you like what you’ve heard, consider a 5-star review on your podcasting platform of choice!

Music (used under Creative Commons): “Introduction” by Lifeformed | Intro Voiceover by Matt Storm aka Stormageddon

Season 5 (Actually) Launches July 17th

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0000

Hey y'all! We are finally doing it.

Our three episode Season 5 hits weekly starting on July 17th. The season will comprise of episodes covering Uncharted, Tomb Raider (2018) and Until Dawn.

We are not fully closing the door on the show, but there's a high likelihood that these will likely be the last episodes of Cutscenes. Our lives are all in wholly different places compared to 2021 when we launched the show during the pandemic and between life and other projects, this felt like a good place to (probably) end it.

Thanks for coming with us on this last ride.

You can follow us on our other show, the Left Behind Game Club is about to hit 200 episodes and on Bluesky.

Left Behind Game Club
Bluesky: Jacob, Katie and Travis

Update on Season 5

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:36:00 -0000

In short, we are delaying Season 5 until the end of the SAG-AFTRA strike.

If you're looking for a video game podcast to listen to in the meantime, please consider our other shows:

Left Behind Game Club which is a video game book club podcast featuring Travis, Katie and Jacob
Crossplay Conversations which is a topical video game podcast that Jacob just launched this month

S4E9 - The Last of Us [Episode 9]

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0000

In this week’s episode of Cutscenes, we look for the light in episode 9 of our The Last of Us series!

Hosted by Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt), Katie Lesperance (@lesperak) & Travis Colenutt (@TravisColenutt).

Show Notes:

0:00 Intro
0:55 Ashley!
5:25 Ellie's Whole Life is Lies
9:00 44 Minutes?
17:00 Joel's Decision
20:40 The Hospital Scene
26:20 Crying
28:20 Time Heals All Wounds
34:50 Future Seasons
50:00 Naughty Dog's Next Game
53:40 The MCU Bet
55:00 Cut or Scene?

Cutscenes will be going away for a little while, but look for Season 5 later this year!

Make sure to follow us on Twitter (@cutscenes_pod) and Instagram (@cutscenes_pod) and hit the notification bell/follow/subscribe to our show on your podcast app of choice to get the latest episode when they release!

If you like what you’ve heard, consider sending this show to a friend and giving it a 5-star review on your podcasting platform of choice!

Music (used under Creative Commons): “Introduction” by Lifeformed | Intro Voiceover by Matt Storm aka Stormageddon

S4E8 - The Last of Us [Episode 8]

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0000

In this week’s episode of Cutscenes, we obsessed about Troy in episode 8 of our The Last of Us series!

Hosted by Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt), Katie Lesperance (@lesperak) & Travis Colenutt (@TravisColenutt).

Show Notes:

0:00 Intro
0:45 Jacob Finally Gets To Talk Troy
5:00 They're Feeding Them People Right?
7:20 Meeting HBO David
13:45 High Quality TV Fire
14:50 That Final Scene
18:30 Joel Goes Wild
19:45 Katie Answers Medical Questions
26:15 Min/Max
29:30 Jacob's Stuffed Horse Obsession
32:50 More Zombies Please
43:30 Revisiting Left Behind
45:40 Game Show: Troy Baker Or Naw
58:20 Wrap Up

Cutscenes is a seasonal podcast at the intersection of video games and TV/movies. For Season 4, we are going weekly to cover The Last of Us Season 1!

If you like what you’ve heard, consider sending this show to a friend and giving it a 5-star review on your podcasting platform of choice!

Music (used under Creative Commons): “Introduction” by Lifeformed | Intro Voiceover by Matt Storm aka Stormageddon

Find out more at http://cutscenes.ca

S4E7 - The Last of Us [Episode 7]

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0000

In this week’s episode of Cutscenes, we get left behind in episode 7 of our The Last of Us series!

Hosted by Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt), Katie Lesperance (@lesperak) & Travis Colenutt (@TravisColenutt).

Show Notes:

0:00 Intro
2:30 Our History With The Left Behind DLC
4:50 Inside Fedra School
6:00 Jacob Loves Old Marketing
7:45 Mortal Kombat Vs DLC Arcade
11:10 Teens Hangin' At The Mall
17:30 TROY! We Watch The Episode 8 Preview
21:00 HBO Mall Vs Game Mall
29:00 Ellie And Riley
30:10 Min Max
32:40 More Easter Eggs
38:30 Game Show: Mid-2000s Mall Madness
50:00 Wrap Up

Cutscenes is a seasonal podcast at the intersection of video games and TV/movies. For Season 4, we are going weekly to cover The Last of Us Season 1!

If you like what you’ve heard, consider sending this show to a friend and giving it a 5-star review on your podcasting platform of choice!

Music (used under Creative Commons): “Introduction” by Lifeformed | Intro Voiceover by Matt Storm aka Stormageddon

Find out more at http://cutscenes.ca

S4E6 - The Last of Us [Episode 6]

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 11:00:00 -0000

In this week’s episode of Cutscenes, we meet our kin in episode 6 of our The Last of Us series!

Hosted by Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt), Katie Lesperance (@lesperak) & Travis Colenutt (@TravisColenutt).

Show Notes:

0:00 Intro
2:10 We Find Dina In Jackson
5:10 Old Marrieds Are The MVPs?
9:00 Joel's Hurt And We're Conflicted
14:50 More Show/Game Differences
20:55 Joel Couldn't Teach Travis Football
22:50 Diva Cups Are the MVPs?
25:00 Min/Max
25:50 Dissecting The Final Scene
30:20 Who Are The Fireflies?
34:10 Joel Is No Hero
40:30 Anticipating Last Three Episodes
41:00 Game Show: Pre Pandemic Price Panic
44:50 Canadians Try To Do Conversions
55:15 Wrap Up

Cutscenes is a seasonal podcast at the intersection of video games and TV/movies. For Season 4, we are going weekly to cover The Last of Us Season 1!

If you like what you’ve heard, consider sending this show to a friend and giving it a 5-star review on your podcasting platform of choice!

Music (used under Creative Commons): “Introduction” by Lifeformed | Intro Voiceover by Matt Storm aka Stormageddon

Find out more at http://cutscenes.ca

S4E5 - The Last of Us [Episode 5]

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 11:00:00 -0000

In this week’s episode of Cutscenes, we endure and survive in episode 5 of our The Last of Us series!

Hosted by Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt), Katie Lesperance (@lesperak) & Travis Colenutt (@TravisColenutt).

Show Notes:

00:00 Intro
1:20 Travis Has Edit Critiques
4:00 Meeting HBO's Sam and Henry
8:20 That Ending
10:40 Katie Explains Kids' Toys
12:45 Joel Runs A Day Care
13:35 Comics And Easter Eggs
17:00 Ish
22:50 Big Boy Bloater
26:25 Debating Kathleen
31:30 Pricey Set Pieces
37:00 We Stan Bella Ramsey
41:00 Min/Max
48:05 Predictions
53:00 Wrap Up

Cutscenes is a seasonal podcast at the intersection of video games and TV/movies. For Season 4, we are going weekly to cover The Last of Us Season 1!

If you like what you’ve heard, consider sending this show to a friend and giving it a 5-star review on your podcasting platform of choice!

Music (used under Creative Commons): “Introduction” by Lifeformed | Intro Voiceover by Matt Storm aka Stormageddon

Find out more at http://cutscenes.ca

S4E4 - The Last of Us [Episode 4]

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 11:00:00 -0000

In this week’s episode of Cutscenes, "Kansas City, here we come", in episode 4 of our The Last of Us series!

Hosted by Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt), Katie Lesperance (@lesperak) & Travis Colenutt (@TravisColenutt).

Show Notes:

0:00 Intro
0:30 Please Hold My Hand
1:10 The Most Game-Like Episode
3:40 Bella Ramsay Stan Club
8:15 Begging For Your Life
11:10 Melanie Lynskey
12:55 The Walking Dead
17:35 We Are Concerned
22:50 Min/Max
31:20 The Last of Us in Culture
32:40 Katie's DMs
35:20 Game: Naughty Dog or Nah
44:00 Wrap Up

Cutscenes is a seasonal podcast at the intersection of video games and TV/movies. For Season 4, we are going weekly to cover The Last of Us Season 1!

If you like what you’ve heard, consider sending this show to a friend and giving it a 5-star review on your podcasting platform of choice!

Music (used under Creative Commons): “Introduction” by Lifeformed | Intro Voiceover by Matt Storm aka Stormageddon

Find out more at http://cutscenes.ca

S4E3 - The Last of Us [Episode 3]

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 11:00:00 -0000

In this week’s episode of Cutscenes, we discover true love in episode 3 of our The Last of Us series!

Hosted by Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt), Katie Lesperance (@lesperak) & Travis Colenutt (@TravisColenutt).

Show Notes:

0:00 Intro
0:50 Perfect Television
3:45 Changes From The Game Story
8:00 Katie and Jacob Cry All The Tears
15:30 Give Nick Offerman All The Awards
25:35 Show Exposition/Jacob Gloats About Wheat
28:50 Min/Max
35:40 Jacob And Katie Debate
47:35 Wrap Up

Cutscenes is a seasonal podcast at the intersection of video games and TV/movies. For Season 4, we are going weekly to cover The Last of Us Season 1!

If you like what you’ve heard, consider sending this show to a friend and giving it a 5-star review on your podcasting platform of choice!

Music (used under Creative Commons): “Introduction” by Lifeformed | Intro Voiceover by Matt Storm aka Stormageddon

Find out more at http://cutscenes.ca

S4E2 - The Last of Us [Episode 2]

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 11:15:00 -0000

In this week’s episode of Cutscenes, we do a gross kiss in episode two of our The Last of Us series.

Hosted by Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt), Katie Lesperance (@lesperak) & Travis Colenutt (@TravisColenutt).

Show Notes:

0:00 Intro
0:40 A Gross Kiss
4:10 Jakarta: Katie Was Wrong
13:25 Banter: Jacob Was Wrong
16:15 The Hotel
20:00 Meeting Clickers
25:50 MinMax
38:30 Game Show: I'm a Fungi!
51:10 Wrap-Up

Cutscenes is a seasonal podcast at the intersection of video games and TV/movies. For Season 4, we are going weekly to cover The Last of Us Season 1!

If you like what you’ve heard, consider sending this show to a friend and giving it a 5-star review on your podcasting platform of choice!

Music (used under Creative Commons): “Introduction” by Lifeformed | Intro Voiceover by Matt Storm aka Stormageddon

Find out more at http://cutscenes.ca

S4E1 - The Last of Us [Episode 1]

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 11:00:00 -0000

In this week’s episode of Cutscenes, we meet Joel and Ellie in episode one of our The Last of Us series.

Hosted by Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt), Katie Lesperance (@lesperak) & Travis Colenutt (@TravisColenutt).

Show Notes:

0:00 Intro
0:45 Tutorial
1:50 Our Past Experience With TLOU
7:00 Beginning of Episode: Exposition Done Well
9:55 Meeting Joel, Tommy and Sarah
11:55 Greatest Start To A Zombie Apocalypse Ever?
17:30 Travis Gets Emotional
18:55 Casting Success (And Pedro Is Daddy)
29:40 World Building TLOU
32:40 Differences Between Game And Show
39:05 Min/Max
48:00 Game Show: Show or No?
54:00 Wrap Up

Cutscenes is a seasonal podcast at the intersection of video games and TV/movies. For Season 4, we are going weekly to cover The Last of Us Season 1!

If you like what you’ve heard, consider sending this show to a friend and giving it a 5-star review on your podcasting platform of choice!

Music (used under Creative Commons): “Introduction” by Lifeformed | Intro Voiceover by Matt Storm aka Stormageddon

Find out more at http://cutscenes.ca

Cutscenes Season 4: The Last of Us Teaser

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 11:00:00 -0000

In case you didn't hear it during our Game Awards 2022 Recap, we are returning with weekly recaps of HBO's The Last of Us every Thursday beginning on January 26th! On January 26th, you'll get two episodes about the first two episodes of the HBO drama.

If you like what you’ve heard, consider a 5-star review on your podcasting platform of choice!

Music (used under Creative Commons): “Introduction” by Lifeformed | Intro Voiceover by Matt Storm aka Stormageddon

Find out more at http://cutscenes.ca

The Game Awards 2022

Sun, 11 Dec 2022 11:00:00 -0000

In this special bonus show, we bring you our third annual Game Awards recap show!

If you don't listen, know that Cutscenes is officially back with Season 4 starting January 26th, 2023! We will do weekly companion shows for HBO's The Last of Us!

Hosted by Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt), Katie Lesperance (@lesperak) & Travis Colenutt (@TravisColenutt).

Show Notes:

0:00 Intro
0:40 What's next for Cutscenes?
3:20 How did we feel about the show?
9:45 Jacob's Esports Minute
11:45 Death Stranding 2
15:30 Hades 2
18:00 Jedi Survivor, Diablo 4, Armored Core VI
19:55 Bayonetta Origins & Fire Emblem Fates DLC
22:30 Judas
24:00 Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 & Earthblade
26:30 Al Pacino & Christopher Judge
28:20 Crime Boss: Rockay City
30:10 Super Mario Movie, Hellboy: Web of Wyrd, Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania
33:20 Idris Elba in Cyberpunk 2077
35:25 Game of the Year
37:50 New categories?
40:05 Katie's Rant Minute
41:50 Best Indie Game
43:55 Best Adaptation
45:45 Content Creator of the Year
47:40 What are our Games of the Year?
50:30 Best game we played this year?
53:45 Most anticipated game of 2023?
58:25 Biggest surprises of 2022?
1:05:40 Wrap-up

Cutscenes is a seasonal podcast at the intersection of video games and TV/movies. Our The Last of Us Companion series begins on January 26th, 2023!

If you like what you’ve heard, consider a 5-star review on your podcasting platform of choice!

Music (used under Creative Commons): “Introduction” by Lifeformed | Intro Voiceover by DJ Stormageddon

Find out more at http://cutscenes.ca

The Game Awards 2021

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 10:00:00 -0000

In a special bonus episode, we return to the big stage and dive into the 2021 Game Awards.

Hosted Katie Lesperance (@lesperak)

Special Guest: Luke Lewis (@lukelewis) and Claire Helmberger (@ClaireHelmberg1) of @lukewarmgames.

Show Notes:

0:30 Housekeeping
4:00 General Impressions
9:00 We have some suggestions
12:15 Diving into the awards
22:45 Before Your Eyes messed us up
25:45 Game reveals and Katie and Luke geek out on Elden Ring and Pot Friend
32:45 Tchia is a “Claire-Ass Game”
43:30 Sonic and Halo trailers (Where are you, TLOU?)

Cutscenes is a seasonal podcast at the intersection of video games and TV/movies. Our six-episode Season 3 airs from October 28th to December 2nd, 2021.

If you like what you’ve heard, consider a 5-star review on your podcasting platform of choice!

Music (used under Creative Commons): “Introduction” by Lifeformed | Intro Voiceover by Matt Storm aka Stormageddon

Find out more at http://cutscenes.ca

S3E6 - Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001)

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 10:00:36 -0000

In our sixth episode of Season 3, we hunt for ancient treasure in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001).

Hosted by Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt), Katie Lesperance (@lesperak) & Travis Colenutt (@TravisColenutt).

Special Guest: Dan (@StoryEverPod)

Show Notes:

2:40 The Tutorial: Our 60-second plot summary
4:40 Recalling video game Lara and “pointy chesticles”
9:10 Lara fights robots now?!
13:05 Gratuitous shower scenes
18:54 Bungee trapeze baby harness action
22:45 Holiday in Cambodia
34:30 Boss Fight!
41:50 No guns...
45:35 Critical Hits: Choice user reviews from MetaCritic.com
54:20 Min/Max: Where we cover the good/bad that we have not talked about yet
55:20 Roger Ebert quotes and bad press junkets
1:05:30 Stolen treasure trivia game
1:17:10 Cut or Scene: Should this show be watched or skipped?

Cutscenes is a seasonal podcast at the intersection of video games and TV/movies. Our six-episode Season 3 airs from October 28th to December 2nd, 2021.

If you like what you’ve heard, consider a 5-star review on your podcasting platform of choice!

Music (used under Creative Commons): “Introduction” by Lifeformed | Intro Voiceover by Matt Storm aka Stormageddon

Find out more at http://cutscenes.ca

S3E5 - Resident Evil: Extinction (2007)

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 02:30:00 -0000

In our fifth episode of Season 3, we chase zombies in the desert in Resident Evil: Extinction.

Hosted by Katie Lesperance (@lesperak), Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt) & Travis Colenutt (@TravisColenutt).

Special Guest: CtrlAltNoob (@CtrlAltNoob)

Show Notes:

2:40 The tutorial (our 60-second plot summary)
4:30 They ignored the end of Resident Evil: Apocaplyse
6:45 The Umbrella gauntlet
10:05 ALI LARTER!
14:20 Why are you shooting the crows?
16:20 How about Dr. Isaacs?
20:00 Tell them you're bitten, dude!
26:45 Tying it back to CROWS
34:35 Vegas
40:40 Tyrant
45:25 An army of clones ready to be birthed
49:00 An important meeting
50:40 Critical Hits (choice user reviews from MetaCritic.com)
57:10 MinMax: where we cover the good/bad that we have not talked about yet
1:10:20 Our game this week: Zombie Movie or Nah?
1:20:40 Cut or Scene: should this show be watched or skipped?

Cutscenes is a seasonal podcast at the intersection of video games and TV/movies. Our six-episode Season 3 airs from October 28th to December 2nd, 2021.

Make sure to follow us on Twitter at (@cutscenes_pod) and Instagram (@cutscenes _pod) and hit the notification bell/follow/subscribe to our show on your podcast app of choice to get the latest episodes when they release!

If you like what you've heard, consider a 5-star review on your podcasting platform of choice!

Music (used under Creative Commmons): "Introduction" by Lifeformed | Intro Voiceover by Matt Storm aka Stormageddon

S3E4 - The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters (2007)

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -0000

In our fourth episode of Season 3, we vie for the high score in The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters.

Hosted by Katie Lesperance (@lesperak), Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt) & Travis Colenutt (@TravisColenutt).

Show Notes:

1:20 The tutorial (our 60-second plot summary)
2:30 What did know about King of Kong before watching?
6:30 How about that Billy Mitchell?
15:30 What about sweet sweet Steve Wiebe?
21:00 Billy Mitchell's wife
23:20 How Twin Galaxies fits in
28:20 "You've got to be kidding me."
36:00 Guinness gets involved
42:00 What happened after the movie?
48:30 Critical Hits (choice user reviews from MetaCritic.com)
54:40 MinMax: where we cover the good/bad that we have not talked about yet
1:02:25 Our game this week: Obscure Arcade Game or Nah?
1:09:30 Cut or Scene: should this show be watched or skipped?

Cutscenes is a seasonal podcast at the intersection of video games and TV/movies. Our six-episode Season 3 airs from October 28th to December 2nd, 2021.

If you like what you've heard, consider a 5-star review on your podcasting platform of choice!

Music (used under Creative Commmons): "Introduction" by Lifeformed | Intro Voiceover by Matt Storm aka Stormageddon

S3E3 - Castlevania Season 1 (2017)

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -0000

In our third episode of Season 3, we take on Dracula's army in Castlevania Season 1.

Hosted by Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt), Katie Lesperance (@lesperak) & Travis Colenutt (@TravisColenutt).

Show Notes:

1:20 The tutorial (our 60-second plot summary)
2:50 Our history with the Castlevania video game series
5:55 We start in Romania with a love story
10:10 Accumulating an army for a year
12:40 Jacob rips off the bandaid
19:10 Leaving Dracula
27:00 Getting pulled back in with a lovely fight
29:55 "This is worst thing we have watched on the podcast"
34:50 Critical Hits (choice user reviews from MetaCritic.com)
42:40 MinMax: where we cover the good/bad that we have not talked about yet
49:45 Our game this week: Vampire or Nah?
58:50 Cut or Scene: should this show be watched or skipped?

Cutscenes is a seasonal podcast at the intersection of video games and TV/movies. Our six-episode Season 3 airs from October 28th to December 2nd, 2021.

If you like what you've heard, consider a 5-star review on your podcasting platform of choice!

Music (used under Creative Commmons): "Introduction" by Lifeformed | Intro Voiceover by Matt Storm aka Stormageddon

S3E2 - The Wizard (1989)

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 10:00:00 -0000

In our second episode of Season 3, we make our way to California in The Wizard (1989).

Hosted by Katie Lesperance (@lesperak), Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt) & Travis Colenutt (@TravisColenutt).

Show Notes:

2:00 The tutorial (our 60-second plot summary)
3:00 Tying The Wizard to Boy Meets World
3:50 How the movie opens
12:40 Jenny Lewis, Home Alone and Rilo Kiley
13:45 The tone of this movie is... interesting
18:45 The whole middle of this movie was a trip
22:45 Reno, baby!
32:00 Video Armageddon!
39:00 The conclusion of the movie
44:00 Critical Hits (choice user reviews from MetaCritic.com)
52:45 MinMax: where we cover the good/bad that we have not talked about yet
1:01:40 Our game this week: Esport Nickname or Nah?
1:11:55 Cut or Scene: should this movie be watched or skipped?

Cutscenes is a seasonal podcast at the intersection of video games and TV/movies. Our six-episode Season 3 airs from October 28th to December 2nd, 2021.

If you like what you've heard, consider a 5-star review on your podcasting platform of choice!

Music (used under Creative Commmons): "Introduction" by Lifeformed | Intro Voiceover by Matt Storm aka Stormageddon

S3E1 - Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001)

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 10:00:00 -0000

In our first episode of Season 3, we battle ghosts in Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001).

Hosted by Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt), Katie Lesperance (@lesperak) & Travis Colenutt (@TravisColenutt).

Special Guest: Shane Chiasson (@chiassoo)

Show Notes:

1:30 The tutorial (our 60-second plot summary)
4:15 Our experience with Final Fantasy
10:20 The graphics kind of hold up!
12:20 Setting up the 2065 version of the Earth
25:10 "Nothing about this movie was interesting" including the action scenes
28:15 The Aki Ross Maxim Magazine thing
30:30 James Woods did a bad and we got the denouement
34:25 Critical Hits (choice user reviews from MetaCritic.com)
38:55 MinMax: where we cover the good/bad that we have not talked about yet
47:30 Our game this week: Final Fantasy or Nah?
54:20 Cut or Scene: should this show be watched or skipped?

Cutscenes is a seasonal podcast at the intersection of video games and TV/movies. Our six-episode Season 3 airs from October 28th to December 2nd, 2021.

If you like what you've heard, consider a 5-star review on your podcasting platform of choice!

Music (used under Creative Commmons): "Introduction" by Lifeformed | Intro Voiceover by Matt Storm aka Stormageddon

Introducing: Left Behind Game Club (Feed Drop)

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 13:15:00 -0000

Introducing the Left Behind Game Club! It's a show produced by Jacob McCourt, Mike Ruffolo and Moe Murtadi and this episode features three familiar faces... the hosts of this show! We even talk about a video game that has a movie adaptation that we talked about on this show: Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game. There's over 120 episodes in the feed, check out the show on your podcasting platform of choice: http://plnk.to/leftbehind!

Codes provided by Ubisoft #UbisoftCanadaGuild #UbisoftAmbassador!

We are running a giveaway of a PS4 copy of the game on Twitter until Sunday, July 25th, check it out! Additionally, we have video versions of the this week's show available at YouTube.com/JacobMcCourt and YouTube.com/chiassoo!

Players: Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt)

Special Guests: Travis Colenutt (@TravisColenutt) & Katie Lesperance (@lesperak)

Web: LeftBehindGame.Club | Twitter: @LeftBehindClub | Instagram: @LeftBehindGameClub

SHOW NOTES:

0:30 Intros
2:00 Fast Pitch about Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game
3:30 Our personal history with Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game
8:45 We played on PS4 and we talked about our multiplayer challenges
10:40 The game is ripped from the graphic novels
13:00 Talking about the skill progression
17:00 Toronto!
17:55 What does this game feel like to play?
28:35 The variety in the levels and the enemies and grinding
29:45 How we beat the game (with secret shops)
33:00 The extra content in the game
34:55 Some other stuff we liked!
36:45 Final thoughts
40:00 Wrap-up

DISCORD: The Left Behind Game Club is a monthly game club podcast focusing on positivity & community. To talk to members of the community, join our Discord server!

Mortal Kombat (2021) [LIVE/BONUS]

Tue, 04 May 2021 12:05:00 -0000

In this Season 2 bonus episode of Cutscenes, Kano wins in Mortal Kombat (2021). This extra-long episode was recorded live on Twitch on Wednesday, April 28th on Jacob's Twitch Channel.

Hosted by Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt), Katie Lesperance (@lesperak) & Travis Colenutt (@TravisColenutt).

Show Notes:

1:30 The Tutorial (our 60-second plot summary)
5:40 The opening of this movie
9:55 How was Raiden in Mortal Kombat (2021)?
13:40 After Cole's MMA bout, things go ICE COLD
18:20 Yo, Josh Lawson was made to play Kano
24:40 Raiden's Temple
29:55 The turn
33:20 Cole Young as a character in the MK Universe
38:25 Final Fight
42:15 Critical Hits (choice user reviews from MetaCritic.com)
49:10 MinMax: where we cover the good/bad that we have not talked about yet
56:50 Our game this week: Fantasy Casting (we cast 4 roles for Mortal Kombat 2)
1:09:40 Cut or Scene: should this show be watched or skipped?

Cutscenes is a seasonal podcast at the intersection of video games and TV/movies. Our first two seasons are available now and our third season hits later in 2021!

If you like what you've heard, consider a 5-star review on your podcasting platform of choice!

Music (used under Creative Commmons): "Introduction" by Lifeformed

Intro Voiceover by Matt Storm aka Stormageddon

Season 3 is coming later this year!

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0000

We are coming back later this year for Season 3. Listen to this quick pod to hear about shows/guests for Season 3!

We also have a bonus episode coming in the next few days on Mortal Kombat (2021).

Hosted by Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt), Katie Lesperance (@lesperak) & Travis Colenutt (@TravisColenutt).

Make sure to follow us on Twitter at (@cutscenes_pod) and Instagram (@cutscenes_pod) and hit the notification bell/follow/subscribe to our show on your podcast app of choice to get the latest episodes when they release!

If you like what you've heard consider a 5-star review on your podcasting platform of choice!

S2E10 - Doom (2005)

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0000

In our tenth and final episode of Season 2, we blast away space demons in Doom (2005).

Hosted by Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt), Katie Lesperance (@lesperak) & Travis Colenutt (@TravisColenutt).

Special Guest: Mat Elfring (@ImMatElfring) from the Wrestle Buddies Podcast

Show Notes:

1:05 Intro to Mat Elfring
2:35 The Tutorial (our 60-second plot summary)
3:40 What's our personal histories
6:05 This movie kicks off like Total Recall, but not?
10:00 Jacob was reminded of his laser tag referee with the big guns
13:30 Rosamund Pike, y'all
20:40 Was The Rock a good guy or bad guy in wrestling and how does that tie in here?
30:00 The least chill marines ever
34:40 Critical Hits (choice user reviews from MetaCritic.com)
41:30 MinMax: where we cover the good/bad that we have not talked about yet
49:55 Our game this week: The Rock or Nah?
55:25 Cut or Scene: should this show be watched or skipped?

Cutscenes is a seasonal podcast at the intersection of video games and TV/movies. Our ten-episode Season 2 airs from February 4th to April 8th, 2021.

If you like what you've heard, consider a 5-star review on your podcasting platform of choice!

Music (used under Creative Commmons): "Introduction" by Lifeformed | Intro Voiceover by Matt Storm aka Stormageddon

S2E9 - Pokemon: Detective Pikachu (2019)

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0000

In the ninth episode of Season 2, we gotta catch em' all in Pokemon: Detective Pikachu.

Hosted by Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt), Katie Lesperance (@lesperak) & Travis Colenutt (@TravisColenutt).

Special Guest: DJ Stormageddon (@DJ_Stormageddon)

Show Notes:

2:00 DJ Stormageddon
3:30 The Tutorial (our 60-second plot summary)
5:30 What's our personal history with Pokemon
9:40 Where this movie starts and how we felt about the world
14:10 Pokemon: Detective Pikachu: The Video Game
21:55 How about Mr. Mime?
25:00 Shoutout to Psyduck
27:40 Unravelling the mystery
36:30 Did we figure out the movie's twist?
38:40 Critical Hits (choice user reviews from MetaCritic.com)
43:30 MinMax: where we cover the good/bad that we have not talked about yet
52:25 Our game this week: Pokemon Design: Cut or Scene
1:01:05 Cut or Scene: should this show be watched or skipped?
1:03:40 Wrap-up

Cutscenes is a seasonal podcast at the intersection of video games and TV/movies. Our ten-episode Season 2 airs from February 4th to April 8th, 2021.

If you like what you've heard, consider a 5-star review on your podcasting platform of choice!

Music (used under Creative Commmons): "Introduction" by Lifeformed | Intro Voiceover by Matt Storm aka Stormageddon

S2E8 - The Witcher (2020) [Part 4/4]

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -0000

In the eighth episode of Season 2, we finish this in part of four of The Witcher series. In this episode, we cover episodes 7 & 8.

Hosted by Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt), Katie Lesperance (@lesperak) & Travis Colenutt (@TravisColenutt).

Show Notes:

0:50 Where did we leave off after Episode 6 of The Witcher? How is Episode 7 set up?
4:40 All of our characters are now coming together
13:30 Comparing episode 7 to The Witcher 3 game
14:30 Yennefer gets some girls high
17:40 The Battle of Sodden Hill
23:00 Dobby bites Geralt and connecting our characters
36:20 MinMax: where we cover the good/bad that we have not talked about yet
40:40 The Metagame: where we give you our predictions for the rest of the season
47:30 Prediction and hopes and dream
51:10 Cut or Scene: should this show be watched or skipped?

Cutscenes is a seasonal podcast at the intersection of video games and TV/movies. Our ten-episode Season 2 airs from February 4th to April 8th, 2021.

If you like what you've heard, consider a 5-star review on your podcasting platform of choice!

Music (used under Creative Commmons): "Introduction" by Lifeformed | Intro Voiceover by Matt Storm aka Stormageddon

S2E7 - Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004)

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -0000

In the seventh episode of Season 2, we fight our nemesis, Nemesis in Resident Evil: Apocalypse.

Hosted by Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt), Katie Lesperance (@lesperak) & Travis Colenutt (@TravisColenutt).

Special Guest: CtrlAltNoob (@CtrlAltNoob)

Show Notes:

0:50 Intro to CtrlAltNoob
2:15 The Tutorial (our 60-second plot summary)
4:10 Noob walks us through her Resident Evil history
5:50 Katie tries to set the movie up
9:50 Nothing really happens for about 60 minutes of this movie
12:10 Nemesis is a guy in a suit
18:50 How about that slow-motion?
23:30 TORONTO
25:15 Making his two children fight
30:00 Alice wakes up in a tank
33:30 Critical Hits (choice user reviews from MetaCritic.com)
38:25 MinMax: the pros (Max) and the cons (Min) that we haven't covered
45:45 This week's game: Before of After (did it come out before or after this movie)
52:45 Should this movie be cut or seen?
57:00 Wrap-up

Cutscenes is a seasonal podcast at the intersection of video games and TV/movies. Our ten-episode Season 2 airs from February 4th to April 8th, 2021.

If you like what you've heard consider a 5-star review on your podcasting platform of choice!

Music (used under Creative Commmons): "Introduction" by Lifeformed | Intro Voiceover by Matt Storm aka Stormageddon

S2E6 - The Witcher (2020) [Part 3/4]

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0000

In the sixth episode of Season 2, we fight djinns and dragons in part 3 of our The Witcher series. In this episode, we cover episodes 5 & 6.

Hosted by Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt), Katie Lesperance (@lesperak) & Travis Colenutt (@TravisColenutt).

Show Notes:

0:40 Where did we leave off after Episode 4 of The Witcher?
1:50 Yennifer's magical boners
6:00 Geralt can't sleep, so let's find a djinn
10:50 Yennifer and Geralt have a bath
16:40 A man and his pickle jars
23:00 Let's try and explain "child surprise"
24:00 A meeting with Borch Three Jackdaws
31:50 Geralt's wish
35:10 MinMax: where we cover the good/bad that we have not talked about yet
43:00 The Metagame: where we give you our predictions for the rest of the season
47:00 Wrap-up

Cutscenes is a seasonal podcast at the intersection of video games and TV/movies. Our ten-episode Season 2 airs from February 4th to April 8th, 2021.

If you like what you've heard, consider a 5-star review on your podcasting platform of choice!

Music (used under Creative Commmons): "Introduction" by Lifeformed | Intro Voiceover by Matt Storm aka Stormageddon

S2E5 - Pixels (2015)

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0000

In the fifth episode of Season 2, we fight video game baddies from the eighties in Pixels.

Hosted by Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt), Katie Lesperance (@lesperak) & Travis Colenutt (@TravisColenutt).

Show Notes:

1:15 The Tutorial (our 60-second plot summary)
3:10 Jacob pops off about Pixels
7:40 The movie opens with Cheap Trick, so it'll be great, right?
11:00 Paul Blart: U.S. President
13:10 Bring on the misogyny
16:00 And that's when the things start to happen
26:05 Pac-Man in New York City
29:30 A party at the White House
33:30 Critical Hits (choice user reviews from MetaCritic.com)
37:35 MinMax: the pros (Max) and the cons (Min) that we haven't covered
43:20 This week's game: 80s or nah?
46:10 Should this movie be cut or seen?
47:20 Wrap-up

Cutscenes is a seasonal podcast at the intersection of video games and TV/movies. Our ten-episode Season 2 airs from February 4th to April 8th, 2021.

If you like what you've heard consider a 5-star review on your podcasting platform of choice!

Music (used under Creative Commmons): "Introduction" by Lifeformed | Intro Voiceover by Matt Storm aka Stormageddon

S2E4 - The Witcher (2020) [Part 2/4]

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -0000

In the fourth episode of Season 2, we declare the law of surprise in part 2 of our The Witcher series. In this episode, we cover episodes 3 & 4.

Hosted by Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt), Katie Lesperance (@lesperak) & Travis Colenutt (@TravisColenutt).

Show Notes:

0:50 Where did we leave off after Episode 2 of The Witcher?
2:50 The start of Episode 3 with Geralt
9:50 What about Ciri?
10:40 Yennifer kicks so much ass
16:30 The messed up part
20:00 Episode 4 begins with Ciri in a random forest
22:10 What's Geralt up to in Episode 4 (balls, courting and surprises)?
30:40 Yennifer in Episode 4
36:10 MinMax: where we cover the good/bad that we have not talked about yet
43:50 The Metagame: where we give you our predictions for the rest of the season

Cutscenes is a seasonal podcast at the intersection of video games and TV/movies. Our ten-episode Season 2 airs from February 4th to April 8th, 2021.

If you like what you've heard, consider a 5-star review on your podcasting platform of choice!

Music (used under Creative Commmons): "Introduction" by Lifeformed | Intro Voiceover by Matt Storm aka Stormageddon

S2E3 - Max Payne (2008)

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -0000

In the third episode of Season 2, we drink drugs in Max Payne.

Hosted by Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt), Katie Lesperance (@lesperak) & Travis Colenutt (@TravisColenutt).

Show Notes:

1:15 The Tutorial (our 60-second plot summary)
2:25 What's your experience with Max Payne?
5:05 The movie starts with a sad sad boy
9:20 Filmed in Toronto, lookin' fab
17:15 Aesir Corporation, feather tattoos and drinking drugs
24:30 A heel turn, almost drowning and a post-credit scene
34:00 Critical Hits (choice user reviews from MetaCritic.com)
38:30 MinMax: the pros (Max) and the cons (Min) that we haven't covered
47:15 This week's game: Bullet Time or Nah
52:40 Should this movie be cut or seen?
54:30 Wrap-up

Cutscenes is a seasonal podcast at the intersection of video games and TV/movies. Our ten-episode Season 2 airs from February 4th to April 8th, 2021.

If you like what you've heard consider a 5-star review on your podcasting platform of choice!

Music (used under Creative Commmons): "Introduction" by Lifeformed | Intro Voiceover by Matt Storm aka Stormageddon

S2E2 - The Witcher (2020) [Part 1/4]

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -0000

In the second episode of Season 2, we begin Geralt of Rivia's quest in The Witcher. In this episode, we cover episodes 1 & 2.

Hosted by Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt), Katie Lesperance (@lesperak) & Travis Colenutt (@TravisColenutt).

Show Notes:

1:40 The Tutorial (our 60-second plot summary)
3:00 What did we know about The Witcher before we started?
6:00 At the start of episode 1, we meet Geralt of Rivia and Roach
12:30 Setting up the three characters in the series
18:00 A clinical town square battle starring Geralt of Rivia (Jacob stans Geralt & Travis stans Renfri)
21:05 Four marks for Yennifer (Episode 2)
29:30 Ciri on the run
30:50 Geralt meets The Bard
37:00 Geralt, the voice of reason vs. Yennifer, an agent of chaos
38:30 MinMax: where we cover the good/bad that we have not talked about yet
43:00 The Metagame: where we give you our predictions for the rest of the season

Cutscenes is a seasonal podcast at the intersection of video games and TV/movies. Our ten-episode Season 2 airs from February 4th to April 8th, 2021.

If you like what you've heard, consider a 5-star review on your podcasting platform of choice!

Music (used under Creative Commmons): "Introduction" by Lifeformed | Intro Voiceover by Matt Storm aka Stormageddon

S2E1 - Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003)

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -0000

In the first episode of Season 2, we play the game in Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over!

Hosted by Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt), Katie Lesperance (@lesperak) & Travis Colenutt (@TravisColenutt).

Special Guest: Jessica Fantauzzo

Show Notes:

1:20 The Tutorial (our 60-second plot summary)
2:40 What's our experience with Spy Kids?
7:30 How the movie opens
14:25 Juni meets three new "friends" and we detail their quest
25:55 The games within Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over
34:55 "Take us home, this movie is dumb"
38:10 Critical Hits (choice user reviews from MetaCritic.com)
42:40 MinMax: the pros (Max) and the cons (Min) that we haven't covered yet
48:55 This week's game: 3-D or Nah?
53:20 Should this movie be cut or seen?
57:30 Wrap-up

Cutscenes is a seasonal podcast at the intersection of video games and TV/movies. Our ten-episode Season 2 airs from February 4th to April 8th, 2021.

If you like what you've heard consider a 5-star review on your podcasting platform of choice!

Music (used under Creative Commmons): "Introduction" by Lifeformed | Intro Voiceover by Matt Storm aka Stormageddon

The Game Awards (2020) [BONUS]

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 05:40:00 -0000

In our final bonus episode of Season 1, we take a break from video game movies by talking about the Oscars of video games: The 2020 Game Awards.

Hosted by Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt), Katie Lesperance (@lesperak) & Travis Colenutt (@TravisColenutt).

Show Notes:

0:40 We announce the date for the start of Season 2: February 4th, 2021.
1:30 What were our general impressions of The Game Awards?
6:40 We talk about some of our favourite things from the show (including Sephiroth in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Open Roads, Crimson Desert, Returnal, Super Meat Boy Forever, Road 96 and Season)
18:10 We had just a few lows!
20:30 We talk about the award winners (The Last of Us Part II, Hades, Ghost of Tsushima, Among Us and more)
25:05 What are the games that we now need to play?
30:30 We tease some of the Season 2 episodes that are coming including Final Fantasy: Spirits Within, The Witcher and Resident Evil: Apocalypse (with special guest CtrlAltNoob)

Cutscenes is a seasonal podcast at the intersection of video games and TV/movies. Come back for Season 2 of the show coming back on February 4th, 2021.

Make sure to follow us on Twitter at (@cutscenes_pod) and Instagram (@cutscenes_pod) and hit the notification bell/follow/subscribe to our show on your podcast app of choice to get the latest episodes when they release!

If you like what you've heard consider a 5-star review on your podcasting platform of choice!

Music (used under Creative Commmons): "Introduction" by Lifeformed | Intro by Matt Storm aka Stormageddon

Assassin's Creed (2016) [PILOT]

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0000

In this bonus episode of Season 1, we release our pilot and chase the Apple of Eden in Assassin's Creed.

Hosted by Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt), Katie Lesperance (@lesperak) & Travis Colenutt (@TravisColenutt).

Show Notes:

1:00 The Tutorial
3:10 Modern Day vs. The Past in Assassin's Creed
7:55 We love Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard
9:30 Character development
11:10 Seeing the Animus for the first time
16:25 Travis loves Sucker Punch
19:55 Was the writing lame?
22:15 What happened with Cal's Mom?
24:40 Abstergo's MLM Conference
31:00 Min-Max (the segment where we talk about other pros and cons from the movie)
41:00 Critical Hits: some choice metacritic reviews about Assassin's Creed
44:10 Real or Fake? We play a game about time periods from Assassin's Creed games!
47:45 Should this movie be "Cut"/"Scene"?

Cutscenes is a seasonal podcast at the intersection of video games and TV/movies. Come back for Season 2 of the show coming in early 2021!

Make sure to follow us on Twitter at (@cutscenes_pod) and Instagram (@cutscenes_pod) and hit the notification bell/follow/subscribe to our show on your podcast app of choice to get the latest episodes when they release!

If you like what you've heard consider a 5-star review on your podcasting platform of choice!

Music (used under Creative Commmons): "Introduction" by Lifeformed | Intro Voiceover by DJ Stormageddon

Season 2 Coming in Early 2021

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0000

Just a short update! We are coming back in early 2021 with Season 2 and we have a bonus episode coming next week!

Hosted by Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt), Katie Lesperance (@lesperak) & Travis Colenutt (@TravisColenutt).

Make sure to follow us on Twitter at (@cutscenes_pod) and Instagram (@cutscenes_pod) and hit the notification bell/follow/subscribe to our show on your podcast app of choice to get the latest episodes when they release!

If you like what you've heard consider a 5-star review on your podcasting platform of choice!

S1E7 - Sonic the Hedgehog (2020)

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 10:00:00 -0000

In our seventh and last episode of Season 1, we gotta go fast in Sonic the Hedgehog.

Hosted by Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt), Katie Lesperance (@lesperak) & Travis Colenutt (@TravisColenutt).

Show Notes:

1:00 The Tutorial (our 60-second plot summary)
2:25 Let's talk about the first design of this character (the IGN video we referred to)
5:10 Owl Mom? Echidnas? What?
8:40 Sonic arrives in Green Hills, Montana
11:00 "Bring in Robotnik"
12:00 We love Jim Carrey but we are confused about the origins of Robotnik
18:00 Very little fat on these movies (except the country bar scene)
19:00 Travis finally ties Cutscenes into X-Men
25:15 Getting to San Francisco
30:50 Product placement in this movie (the worst version of it that Jacob has seen)
36:30 Critical Hits (choice user reviews from MetaCritic.com)
39:30 MinMax: the pros (Max) and the cons (Min) that we haven't covered yet
46:10 A new segment! Welcome to "Best Of", where we tell you our favourite games from the Sonic the Hedgehog series!
52:40 Should this movie be cut or seen?

Cutscenes is a seasonal podcast at the intersection of video games and TV/movies. Stick around for our seven-episode first season airing through the end of September 2020.

Make sure to follow us on Twitter at (@cutscenes_pod) and Instagram (@cutscenes_pod) and hit the notification bell/follow/subscribe to our show on your podcast app of choice to get the latest episodes when they release!

If you like what you've heard consider a 5-star review on your podcasting platform of choice!

Music (used under Creative Commmons): "Introduction" by Lifeformed | Intro Voiceover by DJ Stormageddon

S1E6 - Super Mario Bros. (1993)

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 10:00:00 -0000

In our sixth episode of Season 1, the team travels interdimensionally in Super Mario Bros.!

Hosted by Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt), Katie Lesperance (@lesperak) & Travis Colenutt (@TravisColenutt).

Show Notes:

1:10 The Tutorial (our 60-second plot summary)
2:25 The setup of Super Mario Bros. (1993) begins 65 million years ago
5:10 Jacob shares that this movie is technically a Walt Disney movie
6:45 Mario's got game
9:55 Travis really liked this movie?
12:25 A interdimensional leak?
19:10 How about them Goombas?
21:05 How about that trinket?
26:20 The movie's interdimensional denouement
34:20 They try to set up a sequel?
35:20 Hair choices
38:20 Critical Hits (a summary of user reviews from Rotten Tomatoes)
42:50 MinMax (the segment where we talk about our remaining pros and cons)
48:05 Mario Villain or Nah
53:20 Should this movie be cut or seen?
56:20 Wrap-up

Cutscenes is a seasonal podcast at the intersection of video games and TV/movies. Stick around for our seven-episode first season airing through the end of September 2020.

Make sure to follow us on Twitter at (@cutscenes_pod) and Instagram (@cutscenes_pod) and hit the notification bell/follow/subscribe to our show on your podcast app of choice to get the latest episodes when they release!

If you like what you've heard consider a 5-star review on your podcasting platform of choice!

Music (used under Creative Commmons): "Introduction" by Lifeformed | Intro Voiceover by DJ Stormageddon

S1E5 - Wreck-It Ralph (2012)

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 13:15:00 -0000

In our fifth episode of Season 1, the team jumps between video game worlds in Wreck-It Ralph! Note: This episode initially had a copy of Grandma's Boy in the feed, which has now been fixed, thank you for letting us, Maria!

Hosted by Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt), Katie Lesperance (@lesperak) & Travis Colenutt (@TravisColenutt).

Show Notes:

1:10 The Tutorial (our 60-second plot summary)
2:25 The setup of Wreck-It Ralph and this film's part of the Pixar-verse
7:15 The main voice actors in Wreck-It Ralph (and Jacob's proposal for a voice replacement for Ralph)
10:00 Bad Guy's Anonymous
12:30 How about those gaming brands?
18:40 We talk about Vanellope Von Sweet
22:50 The big twist!
25:30 A scary part and a reset
29:30 How about those candy brands?
32:00 This movie has a sequel and a video game
36:40 Critical Hits (a summary of user reviews from MetaCritic.com)
42:10 MinMax (the segment where we dive into our remaining pros and cons)
47:30 This episode's game: cameo or nah?
54:00 Should this movie be cut or seen?

Cutscenes is a seasonal podcast at the intersection of video games and TV/movies. Stick around for our seven-episode first season airing through the end of September 2020.

Make sure to follow us on Twitter at (@cutscenes_pod) and Instagram (@cutscenes_pod) and hit the notification bell/follow/subscribe to our show on your podcast app of choice to get the latest episodes when they release!

If you like what you've heard consider a 5-star review on your podcasting platform of choice!

Music (used under Creative Commmons): "Introduction" by Lifeformed | Intro Voiceover by DJ Stormageddon

S1E4 - Grandma's Boy (2006)

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 10:00:00 -0000

In our fourth episode of Season 1, the team fights their way through the male-dominated video game industry in Grandma's Boy.

Hosted by Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt), Katie Lesperance (@lesperak) & Travis Colenutt (@TravisColenutt).

Show Notes:

1:10 The Tutorial (our 60-second plot summary)
2:20 We begin to talk about how this movie sucks
4:50 This movie does not work in 2020
9:45 Taking Eternal Death Slayer 3 to the promised land
12:30 The grandmas were the best part of the film
15:55 We stan Linda Cardellini all-day
17:50 We talk about the party
19:35 Alex's game: Demonik
23:45 Baby loves milk
29:20 We talk about the film's lead
31:35 Weird product placements (like J!nx)
34:00 Let's head into Critical Hits (the segment where we dive into User Reviews on Metacritic.com)
39:10 We play "Cancelled or Nah" in a game inspired by Demonik
44:15 MinMax (the segment where we tell you about the good (Max) and the no-so-good (Min)
51:20 Should this movie be cut or seen?

Cutscenes is a seasonal podcast at the intersection of video games and TV/movies. Stick around for our seven-episode first season airing through the end of September 2020.

Make sure to follow us on Twitter at (@cutscenes_pod) and Instagram (@cutscenes_pod) and hit the notification bell/follow/subscribe to our show on your podcast app of choice to get the latest episodes when they release!

If you like what you've heard consider a 5-star review on your podcasting platform of choice!

Music (used under Creative Commmons): "Introduction" by Lifeformed | Intro Voiceover by DJ Stormageddon

S1E3 - Resident Evil (2002)

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:00:00 -0000

In our third episode of Season 1, the team fights their way through zombie hordes in Resident Evil.

Hosted by Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt), Katie Lesperance (@lesperak) & Travis Colenutt (@TravisColenutt).

Show Notes:

1:05 The Tutorial (our 60 second plot summary)
2:25 What are our personal histories with Resident Evil?
7:40 How does Resident Evil open?
11:30 We dive into the hive!
16:15 A laser baby child and the laser grid
21:00 Running from zombies
25:00 Uncovering Alice's backstory
31:10 Travis defends Resident Evil
34:40 Critical Hits (we read out some quotes from Metacritic.com)
41:15 MinMax (the segment where we give our Maxs (pros) and Mins (cons) that have not yet been covered)
45:15 We play Real or Fake with Resident Evil characters
48:00 Should this movie be cut or seen?

Cutscenes is a seasonal podcast at the intersection of video games and TV/movies. Stick around for our seven episode first season airing through the end of September 2020.

Make sure to follow us on Twitter at (@cutscenes_pod) and Instagram (@cutscenes_pod) and hit the notification bell/follow/subscribe to our show on your podcast app of choice to get the latest episodes when they release!

If you like what you've heard consider a 5-star review on your podcasting platform of choice!

Music (used under Creative Commmons): "Introduction" by Lifeformed | Intro Voiceover by DJ Stormageddon

S1E2 - Mortal Kombat (1995)

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 10:05:00 -0000

In our second episode of Season 1, the team fights their way through Outworld's best in Mortal Kombat.

Hosted by Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt), Katie Lesperance (@lesperak) & Travis Colenutt (@TravisColenutt).

Show Notes:

1:05 The Tutorial (our 60 second plot summary)
2:10 Our familiarity with the Mortal Kombat series
4:10 The opening of the film
9:10 We discuss the movie's set budgets and tie this movie to Reboot and Dinosaur
13:00 Travis makes his case for the "good part" of this movie
19:50 We were very confused about the rules of the tournament and the film cannon
24:50 We toast the Liu Kang vs. Reptile fight
28:40 The end of the movie
30:45 MinMax - the segment where we cover the pros and cons of this film
36:45 Critical Hits (our review of Metacritic user reviews)
41:10 Before we close, we play a game of Real of Fake with the MK Universe!
45:00 Should this movie be cut or seen?
47:15 Show close and our "quote of the show"

Cutscenes is a seasonal podcast at the intersection of video games and TV/movies. Stick around for our seven episode first season airing through the end of September 2020.

Make sure to follow us on Twitter at (@cutscenes_pod) and Instagram (@cutscenes_pod) and hit the notification bell/follow/subscribe to our show on your podcast app of choice to get the latest episodes when they release!

If you like what you've heard consider a 5-star review on your podcasting platform of choice!

Music (used under Creative Commmons): "Introduction" by Lifeformed | Intro Voiceover by DJ Stormageddon

S1E1 - Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (2010)

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 09:55:00 -0000

In our first episode of Season 1, we confront seven evil exes in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.

Hosted by Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt), Katie Lesperance (@lesperak) & Travis Colenutt (@TravisColenutt).

Show Notes:

1:10 The Tutorial
2:15 What's our personal history with Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
3:10 The cast in this film is absolutely wild
5:40 Scott Pilgrim: The Comic
9:10 Recognizing locations in Toronto
11:00 Scott is a dork and a jerk
13:15 An introduction to Ramona's seven evil exes
14:30 Scott Pilgrim vs. Lucas Lee (and the Imperial System)
16:55 Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Video Game
17:20 Scott Pilgrim vs. Roxie Richter
20:20 Does this movie work in 2020?
25:25 Scott Pilgrim vs. Vegan Todd
27:25 Scott Pilgrim vs. Kyle & Ken Katayanagi/Gideon
31:55 Jacob rewrites the ending
34:10 The density of the dialogue
36:35 MinMax (including OST talk)
43:25 Critical Hits (from Metacritic.com)
47:25 This week's game: Toronto or Nah?
50:55 Should this movie be "Cut or Seen"?

Cutscenes is a seasonal podcast at the intersection of video games and TV/movies. Stick around for our seven-episode first season airing through the end of September 2020.

Make sure to follow us on Twitter at (@cutscenes_pod) and Instagram (@cutscenes_pod) and hit the notification bell/follow/subscribe to our show on your podcast app of choice to get the latest episodes when they release!

If you like what you've heard consider a 5-star review on your podcasting platform of choice!

Music (used under Creative Commmons): "Introduction" by Lifeformed | Intro Voiceover by DJ Stormageddon

Season 1 Trailer (Launching August 20th)

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 01:58:48 -0000

Welcome to Cutscenes! A show by Jacob McCourt, Katie Lesperance and Travis Colenutt at the intersection of video games and movies. The first season launches on Thursday, August 20th, 2020 with seven episodes covering the following movies:

Mortal Kombat
Super Mario Bros.
Grandma's Boy
Sonic the Hedgehog
Resident Evil
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
Wreck-It Ralph

Get ready for high energy discussions, disagreements and fun games/segments.

Make sure to follow us on Twitter @cutscenes_pod and hit the notification bell/follow/subscribe to our show on your podcast app of choice to get the latest episodes when they release!

Music (used under Creative Commmons): "Paper" by Lifeformed "Introduction" by Lifeformed

Intro Voiceover by DJ Stormageddon