Ashton
@ashtonherrmann.com
Full-time proposal writer, part-time games podcaster
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New podcast: Dome Keeper (early access)
Chris O'Regan is joined by Brian Edwards and Chris Worthington to examine how Dome Keeper balances the tension between deep underground exploration and frantic surface defence.
Listen today by supporting the Cane and Rinse podcast for $2 per month.
Chris O'Regan is joined by Brian Edwards and Chris Worthington to examine how Dome Keeper balances the tension between deep underground exploration and frantic surface defence.
Listen today by supporting the Cane and Rinse podcast for $2 per month.
Dome Keeper - Cane and Rinse No.735 | Cane and Rinse
Dome Keeper - Cane and Rinse No.735 by Cane and Rinse on Patreon. Join Cane and Rinse's community for exclusive content and updates.
www.patreon.com
September 15, 2026 at 7:38 PM
New podcast: Dome Keeper (early access)
Chris O'Regan is joined by Brian Edwards and Chris Worthington to examine how Dome Keeper balances the tension between deep underground exploration and frantic surface defence.
Listen today by supporting the Cane and Rinse podcast for $2 per month.
Chris O'Regan is joined by Brian Edwards and Chris Worthington to examine how Dome Keeper balances the tension between deep underground exploration and frantic surface defence.
Listen today by supporting the Cane and Rinse podcast for $2 per month.
DevGameClub announced their plans to end the podcast after 10 years once they hit 500-ish episodes. Nothing good lasts forever, but it's never easy to say goodbye to a favorite show.
Sound of Play
Play;Write
Music Respawn
DGC
Finished but never forgotten.
Sound of Play
Play;Write
Music Respawn
DGC
Finished but never forgotten.
September 10, 2026 at 3:44 PM
DevGameClub announced their plans to end the podcast after 10 years once they hit 500-ish episodes. Nothing good lasts forever, but it's never easy to say goodbye to a favorite show.
Sound of Play
Play;Write
Music Respawn
DGC
Finished but never forgotten.
Sound of Play
Play;Write
Music Respawn
DGC
Finished but never forgotten.
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New podcast: Life Is Strange: True Colors
Ryan, Leah and Tony take a road trip to the town of Haven Springs, Colorado for a look at Life Is Strange: True Colors.
From foosball matches to mineshaft crashes, the crew digs into the emotional depths of this supernatural tale.
Available now for free.
Ryan, Leah and Tony take a road trip to the town of Haven Springs, Colorado for a look at Life Is Strange: True Colors.
From foosball matches to mineshaft crashes, the crew digs into the emotional depths of this supernatural tale.
Available now for free.
Life Is Strange: True Colors - The Cane and Rinse podcast
This week, Ryan, Leah and Tony take a road trip to the town of Haven Springs, Colorado for a look at 2021's Life Is Strange: True Colors.
caneandrinse.com
September 9, 2026 at 1:08 PM
New podcast: Life Is Strange: True Colors
Ryan, Leah and Tony take a road trip to the town of Haven Springs, Colorado for a look at Life Is Strange: True Colors.
From foosball matches to mineshaft crashes, the crew digs into the emotional depths of this supernatural tale.
Available now for free.
Ryan, Leah and Tony take a road trip to the town of Haven Springs, Colorado for a look at Life Is Strange: True Colors.
From foosball matches to mineshaft crashes, the crew digs into the emotional depths of this supernatural tale.
Available now for free.
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New podcast: Metroid Dread (early access and extended)
Leon, Darren, Jon and Sean face their fears and the familiar yet different environments of planet ZDR in Metroid Dread.
Was this follow-up to Fusion worth the 19-year hiatus?
Find out now on our Patreon.
Leon, Darren, Jon and Sean face their fears and the familiar yet different environments of planet ZDR in Metroid Dread.
Was this follow-up to Fusion worth the 19-year hiatus?
Find out now on our Patreon.
Metroid Dread - Cane and Rinse No.734 | Cane and Rinse
Metroid Dread - Cane and Rinse No.734 by Cane and Rinse on Patreon. Join Cane and Rinse's community for exclusive content and updates.
www.patreon.com
September 8, 2026 at 8:39 PM
New podcast: Metroid Dread (early access and extended)
Leon, Darren, Jon and Sean face their fears and the familiar yet different environments of planet ZDR in Metroid Dread.
Was this follow-up to Fusion worth the 19-year hiatus?
Find out now on our Patreon.
Leon, Darren, Jon and Sean face their fears and the familiar yet different environments of planet ZDR in Metroid Dread.
Was this follow-up to Fusion worth the 19-year hiatus?
Find out now on our Patreon.
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Podcast: IMMORTALITY
Leon, Ryan, Tom and community contributors scrub through the celluloid of three unreleased movies to trace Marissa Marcel’s fate and the mysteries beneath.
Available now for free from podcast places, Spotify, YouTube etc.
Leon, Ryan, Tom and community contributors scrub through the celluloid of three unreleased movies to trace Marissa Marcel’s fate and the mysteries beneath.
Available now for free from podcast places, Spotify, YouTube etc.
IMMORTALITY - The Cane and Rinse videogame podcast
Sam Barlow's interactive cinematic puzzle IMMORTALITY gets dissected in this issue of the Cane and Rinse podcast.
caneandrinse.com
September 2, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Podcast: IMMORTALITY
Leon, Ryan, Tom and community contributors scrub through the celluloid of three unreleased movies to trace Marissa Marcel’s fate and the mysteries beneath.
Available now for free from podcast places, Spotify, YouTube etc.
Leon, Ryan, Tom and community contributors scrub through the celluloid of three unreleased movies to trace Marissa Marcel’s fate and the mysteries beneath.
Available now for free from podcast places, Spotify, YouTube etc.
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New podcast: Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days (early access and extended)
Join Brian, Chris, Leah and Ryan as they navigate one of the handheld games in the Kingdom Hearts series - 358/2 Days. A game with a story as convoluted as the title.
One month early and with 20 minutes extra from our $2 Patreon)!
Join Brian, Chris, Leah and Ryan as they navigate one of the handheld games in the Kingdom Hearts series - 358/2 Days. A game with a story as convoluted as the title.
One month early and with 20 minutes extra from our $2 Patreon)!
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days - Cane and Rinse No.733 | Cane and Rinse
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days - Cane and Rinse No.733 by Cane and Rinse on Patreon. Join Cane and Rinse's community for exclusive content and updates.
www.patreon.com
September 1, 2026 at 6:09 PM
New podcast: Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days (early access and extended)
Join Brian, Chris, Leah and Ryan as they navigate one of the handheld games in the Kingdom Hearts series - 358/2 Days. A game with a story as convoluted as the title.
One month early and with 20 minutes extra from our $2 Patreon)!
Join Brian, Chris, Leah and Ryan as they navigate one of the handheld games in the Kingdom Hearts series - 358/2 Days. A game with a story as convoluted as the title.
One month early and with 20 minutes extra from our $2 Patreon)!
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Some clarification: We are still working on bigger games! This crowdfunding campaign is to help keep us going while we seek funding for those larger projects, and also for the team to have fun with one of our favorite traditions after a very long, tough summer. 🫶
kck.st/4gu8zAF
kck.st/4gu8zAF
Amnesia Fortnight 2026, Indie Reboot
A Double Fine Productions Game Jam, Documentary, and Kickstarter Campaign
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August 31, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Some clarification: We are still working on bigger games! This crowdfunding campaign is to help keep us going while we seek funding for those larger projects, and also for the team to have fun with one of our favorite traditions after a very long, tough summer. 🫶
kck.st/4gu8zAF
kck.st/4gu8zAF
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New podcast: Dragon Quest
Brian, Chris W, Jon and Leah examine the first entry in the legendary Dragon Quest series. Join them as they discuss the history and impact of the JRPG that birthed an entire genre.
Available now for free from podcast platforms, Spotify, YouTube etc.
Brian, Chris W, Jon and Leah examine the first entry in the legendary Dragon Quest series. Join them as they discuss the history and impact of the JRPG that birthed an entire genre.
Available now for free from podcast platforms, Spotify, YouTube etc.
Dragon Quest - The Cane and Rinse videogame podcast
Brian, Chris Worthington, Jon and Leah examine the first entry in the legendary Dragon Quest series. Join them as they discuss the history and impact of the JRPG that birthed an entire genre.
caneandrinse.com
August 26, 2026 at 11:25 AM
New podcast: Dragon Quest
Brian, Chris W, Jon and Leah examine the first entry in the legendary Dragon Quest series. Join them as they discuss the history and impact of the JRPG that birthed an entire genre.
Available now for free from podcast platforms, Spotify, YouTube etc.
Brian, Chris W, Jon and Leah examine the first entry in the legendary Dragon Quest series. Join them as they discuss the history and impact of the JRPG that birthed an entire genre.
Available now for free from podcast platforms, Spotify, YouTube etc.
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New podcast: Titanfall 2 (early access)
Leon, Chris O and Tom reacquaint themselves with Jack and BT's biomechanical bromance.
Available now on our low cost Patreon (just $2 supports the podcast and gets you benefits)!
Leon, Chris O and Tom reacquaint themselves with Jack and BT's biomechanical bromance.
Available now on our low cost Patreon (just $2 supports the podcast and gets you benefits)!
Titanfall 2 - Cane and Rinse No.732 | Cane and Rinse
Titanfall 2 - Cane and Rinse No.732 by Cane and Rinse on Patreon. Join Cane and Rinse's community for exclusive content and updates.
www.patreon.com
August 25, 2026 at 10:17 AM
New podcast: Titanfall 2 (early access)
Leon, Chris O and Tom reacquaint themselves with Jack and BT's biomechanical bromance.
Available now on our low cost Patreon (just $2 supports the podcast and gets you benefits)!
Leon, Chris O and Tom reacquaint themselves with Jack and BT's biomechanical bromance.
Available now on our low cost Patreon (just $2 supports the podcast and gets you benefits)!
Dr. Dre says nothing, you idiots
August 24, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Dr. Dre says nothing, you idiots
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Keyblade weilders unite! Send us your three word reviews of Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days by 8pm BST for potential use in today's recording.
Kingdom Hearts Kingdom Hearts 358 2 Days
ALT: Kingdom Hearts Kingdom Hearts 358 2 Days
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August 23, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Keyblade weilders unite! Send us your three word reviews of Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days by 8pm BST for potential use in today's recording.
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New podcast (early access and extended)
Chris W, Brian, Chris O and James take a long look at Access Software's cult hit, Under A Killing Moon.
Four weeks early and extended by 22 minutes from our $2 Patreon (about 35 pence per week to support the show)!
Chris W, Brian, Chris O and James take a long look at Access Software's cult hit, Under A Killing Moon.
Four weeks early and extended by 22 minutes from our $2 Patreon (about 35 pence per week to support the show)!
Under A Killing Moon - Cane and Rinse No.731 | Cane and Rinse
Under A Killing Moon - Cane and Rinse No.731 by Cane and Rinse on Patreon. Join Cane and Rinse's community for exclusive content and updates.
www.patreon.com
August 18, 2026 at 11:24 AM
New podcast (early access and extended)
Chris W, Brian, Chris O and James take a long look at Access Software's cult hit, Under A Killing Moon.
Four weeks early and extended by 22 minutes from our $2 Patreon (about 35 pence per week to support the show)!
Chris W, Brian, Chris O and James take a long look at Access Software's cult hit, Under A Killing Moon.
Four weeks early and extended by 22 minutes from our $2 Patreon (about 35 pence per week to support the show)!
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#CRTWR: Execute Protocol 3 by sending your Three-Word Reviews of Titanfall 2 to us today!
Titanfall 2
ALT: Titanfall 2
static.klipy.com
August 14, 2026 at 11:22 AM
#CRTWR: Execute Protocol 3 by sending your Three-Word Reviews of Titanfall 2 to us today!
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Podcast - early access and extended cut: Life Is Strange: True Colors
Ryan, Leah and Tony take a road trip to the town of Haven Springs, Colorado for a look at 2021's Life Is Strange: True Colors.
Available now - a month early and with over 45 minutes of extra discussion, via our $2 Patreon.
Ryan, Leah and Tony take a road trip to the town of Haven Springs, Colorado for a look at 2021's Life Is Strange: True Colors.
Available now - a month early and with over 45 minutes of extra discussion, via our $2 Patreon.
Life Is Strange: True Colors - Cane and Rinse No.730 | Cane and Rinse
Life Is Strange: True Colors - Cane and Rinse No.730 by Cane and Rinse on Patreon. Join Cane and Rinse's community for exclusive content and updates.
www.patreon.com
August 11, 2026 at 9:42 AM
Podcast - early access and extended cut: Life Is Strange: True Colors
Ryan, Leah and Tony take a road trip to the town of Haven Springs, Colorado for a look at 2021's Life Is Strange: True Colors.
Available now - a month early and with over 45 minutes of extra discussion, via our $2 Patreon.
Ryan, Leah and Tony take a road trip to the town of Haven Springs, Colorado for a look at 2021's Life Is Strange: True Colors.
Available now - a month early and with over 45 minutes of extra discussion, via our $2 Patreon.
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Got to play for Idina Menzel with the Utah Symphony tonight and now I just get to chill with new Quake maps and Big Walk the rest of the weekend. ☺️
August 9, 2026 at 4:28 AM
Got to play for Idina Menzel with the Utah Symphony tonight and now I just get to chill with new Quake maps and Big Walk the rest of the weekend. ☺️
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Podcast (40th anniversary): Metroid
“EMERGENCY ORDER”
We began the mission with perhaps still the most desolate and daunting title in the franchise, the 1986 Famicom Disk System and NES's original Metroid.
Available now via all good podcast providers, Spotify, YouTube etc.
“EMERGENCY ORDER”
We began the mission with perhaps still the most desolate and daunting title in the franchise, the 1986 Famicom Disk System and NES's original Metroid.
Available now via all good podcast providers, Spotify, YouTube etc.
Metroid - The Cane and Rinse videogame podcast
To mark Samus Aran's 35th anniversary we embark upon another long-running series of podcasts covering the Metroid games.
caneandrinse.com
August 6, 2026 at 10:16 AM
Podcast (40th anniversary): Metroid
“EMERGENCY ORDER”
We began the mission with perhaps still the most desolate and daunting title in the franchise, the 1986 Famicom Disk System and NES's original Metroid.
Available now via all good podcast providers, Spotify, YouTube etc.
“EMERGENCY ORDER”
We began the mission with perhaps still the most desolate and daunting title in the franchise, the 1986 Famicom Disk System and NES's original Metroid.
Available now via all good podcast providers, Spotify, YouTube etc.
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New podcast: Frogger
“ARRIVED HOME SAFELY”
Leon, Brian, Jesse and Sean discuss the apocryphal legend of this simple action game, try to understand why it endures and even the mating habits of amphibians in this especially silly podcast.
Available now for free from podcast pads, Spotify, YouTube.
“ARRIVED HOME SAFELY”
Leon, Brian, Jesse and Sean discuss the apocryphal legend of this simple action game, try to understand why it endures and even the mating habits of amphibians in this especially silly podcast.
Available now for free from podcast pads, Spotify, YouTube.
Frogger - The Cane and Rinse videogame podcast
As the industry (and us) gets older, the anniversaries get larger. Konami's famous Frogger celebrates its 45th birthday, so we celebrate with the hydrophobic hopper.
caneandrinse.com
August 5, 2026 at 10:37 AM
New podcast: Frogger
“ARRIVED HOME SAFELY”
Leon, Brian, Jesse and Sean discuss the apocryphal legend of this simple action game, try to understand why it endures and even the mating habits of amphibians in this especially silly podcast.
Available now for free from podcast pads, Spotify, YouTube.
“ARRIVED HOME SAFELY”
Leon, Brian, Jesse and Sean discuss the apocryphal legend of this simple action game, try to understand why it endures and even the mating habits of amphibians in this especially silly podcast.
Available now for free from podcast pads, Spotify, YouTube.
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New podcast: IMMORTALITY (early access and extended)
Leon, Ryan, Tom and community contributors scrub through the celluloid of three unreleased movies to trace Marissa Marcel's fate and the mysteries beneath.
Available now on our $2 Patreon, four weeks early and extended by 33 minutes.
Leon, Ryan, Tom and community contributors scrub through the celluloid of three unreleased movies to trace Marissa Marcel's fate and the mysteries beneath.
Available now on our $2 Patreon, four weeks early and extended by 33 minutes.
IMMORTALITY - Cane and Rinse No.729 | Cane and Rinse
IMMORTALITY - Cane and Rinse No.729 by Cane and Rinse on Patreon. Join Cane and Rinse's community for exclusive content and updates.
www.patreon.com
August 4, 2026 at 8:12 PM
New podcast: IMMORTALITY (early access and extended)
Leon, Ryan, Tom and community contributors scrub through the celluloid of three unreleased movies to trace Marissa Marcel's fate and the mysteries beneath.
Available now on our $2 Patreon, four weeks early and extended by 33 minutes.
Leon, Ryan, Tom and community contributors scrub through the celluloid of three unreleased movies to trace Marissa Marcel's fate and the mysteries beneath.
Available now on our $2 Patreon, four weeks early and extended by 33 minutes.
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Here's where you can contribute your thoughts and opinions for Life Is Strange: True Colors for potential inclusion in the forthcoming podcast.
Our next podcast recording: Life Is Strange: True Colors (8/8/26) | Cane and Rinse
Here's where you can contribute your thoughts and opinions for Life Is Strange: True Colors for potential inclusion in the forthcoming podca
www.patreon.com
August 3, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Here's where you can contribute your thoughts and opinions for Life Is Strange: True Colors for potential inclusion in the forthcoming podcast.
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New podcast: LocoRoco series
Ryan, Leah, and more Chrises than you may expect venture back to the PSP oddity LocoRoco and the pastel paradises it inspired.
Listen now for free from podcast providers, Spotify, YouTube.
Ryan, Leah, and more Chrises than you may expect venture back to the PSP oddity LocoRoco and the pastel paradises it inspired.
Listen now for free from podcast providers, Spotify, YouTube.
LocoRoco series - The Cane and Rinse videogame podcast
Ryan, Leah, and more Chrises than you may expect venture back to the PSP oddity LocoRoco and the pastel paradises it inspired.
caneandrinse.com
July 28, 2026 at 7:54 PM
New podcast: LocoRoco series
Ryan, Leah, and more Chrises than you may expect venture back to the PSP oddity LocoRoco and the pastel paradises it inspired.
Listen now for free from podcast providers, Spotify, YouTube.
Ryan, Leah, and more Chrises than you may expect venture back to the PSP oddity LocoRoco and the pastel paradises it inspired.
Listen now for free from podcast providers, Spotify, YouTube.
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New podcast: Dragon Quest (early access and extended)
Join Brian, Chris W, Jon and Leah as they discuss the history and impact of the JRPG that birthed an entire genre.
Available now from our $2 per month Patreon - one month early and with 25+ minutes of extra content.
Join Brian, Chris W, Jon and Leah as they discuss the history and impact of the JRPG that birthed an entire genre.
Available now from our $2 per month Patreon - one month early and with 25+ minutes of extra content.
Dragon Quest - Cane and Rinse No.728 | Cane and Rinse
Dragon Quest - Cane and Rinse No.728 by Cane and Rinse on Patreon. Join Cane and Rinse's community for exclusive content and updates.
www.patreon.com
July 27, 2026 at 7:41 PM
New podcast: Dragon Quest (early access and extended)
Join Brian, Chris W, Jon and Leah as they discuss the history and impact of the JRPG that birthed an entire genre.
Available now from our $2 per month Patreon - one month early and with 25+ minutes of extra content.
Join Brian, Chris W, Jon and Leah as they discuss the history and impact of the JRPG that birthed an entire genre.
Available now from our $2 per month Patreon - one month early and with 25+ minutes of extra content.
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#CRTWR: Scrub through the reels of the mind and reveal your subverted Three-Word Reviews of IMMORTALITY to us today.
(Friday 24th July, by 20:00 BST/UK)
(Friday 24th July, by 20:00 BST/UK)
July 24, 2026 at 11:12 AM
#CRTWR: Scrub through the reels of the mind and reveal your subverted Three-Word Reviews of IMMORTALITY to us today.
(Friday 24th July, by 20:00 BST/UK)
(Friday 24th July, by 20:00 BST/UK)
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Podcast: Max Payne
The original PC release of Max Payne was 25 years ago today.
14 years ago we made a podcast about it!
Is anything we said still relevant?
Was there adult language?
Listen in and find out.
Available on podcast platforms, Spotify, YouTube...
The original PC release of Max Payne was 25 years ago today.
14 years ago we made a podcast about it!
Is anything we said still relevant?
Was there adult language?
Listen in and find out.
Available on podcast platforms, Spotify, YouTube...
July 23, 2026 at 10:25 AM
Podcast: Max Payne
The original PC release of Max Payne was 25 years ago today.
14 years ago we made a podcast about it!
Is anything we said still relevant?
Was there adult language?
Listen in and find out.
Available on podcast platforms, Spotify, YouTube...
The original PC release of Max Payne was 25 years ago today.
14 years ago we made a podcast about it!
Is anything we said still relevant?
Was there adult language?
Listen in and find out.
Available on podcast platforms, Spotify, YouTube...
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New podcast: Day of the Tentacle
“How about an amendment that the president has to be a human being?”
Leon, Brian, Jesse and Ryan get lost in lavatorial time-loops, appraising the Looney Tunes-inspired art and humour along the way.
Available now for free via podcast pipes, Spotify, YouTube etc.
“How about an amendment that the president has to be a human being?”
Leon, Brian, Jesse and Ryan get lost in lavatorial time-loops, appraising the Looney Tunes-inspired art and humour along the way.
Available now for free via podcast pipes, Spotify, YouTube etc.
Day of the Tentacle - The Cane and Rinse videogame podcast
In this podcast we return to the Maniac Mansion for beloved follow-up, Day of the Tentacle.
caneandrinse.com
July 22, 2026 at 12:53 PM
New podcast: Day of the Tentacle
“How about an amendment that the president has to be a human being?”
Leon, Brian, Jesse and Ryan get lost in lavatorial time-loops, appraising the Looney Tunes-inspired art and humour along the way.
Available now for free via podcast pipes, Spotify, YouTube etc.
“How about an amendment that the president has to be a human being?”
Leon, Brian, Jesse and Ryan get lost in lavatorial time-loops, appraising the Looney Tunes-inspired art and humour along the way.
Available now for free via podcast pipes, Spotify, YouTube etc.
I really enjoyed this episode, and it had the typical Cane and Rinse effect of making me dust off my copy of the game and deciding to take it off the backburner.
New podcast: Unicorn Overlord (early access)
Leon, Chris O, Leah and Michiel embroil themselves in the quest to liberate another Europesque land from the tyranny of a possessed expansionist despot.
Listen four weeks early and support the podcast via our $2 Patreon.
Leon, Chris O, Leah and Michiel embroil themselves in the quest to liberate another Europesque land from the tyranny of a possessed expansionist despot.
Listen four weeks early and support the podcast via our $2 Patreon.
Unicorn Overlord - Cane and Rinse No.727 | Cane and Rinse
Unicorn Overlord - Cane and Rinse No.727 by Cane and Rinse on Patreon. Join Cane and Rinse's community for exclusive content and updates.
www.patreon.com
July 21, 2026 at 4:44 PM
I really enjoyed this episode, and it had the typical Cane and Rinse effect of making me dust off my copy of the game and deciding to take it off the backburner.