James Carter
@cartercommaj.bsky.social
Garden-variety human. (he/him)
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New podcast: Under A Killing Moon
Remember a time when the most lavishly produced videogames were full motion video comedy adventure games? Chris W, Brian, Chris O and James do!
Available now for free from podcast platforms, Spotify, YouTube etc.
Remember a time when the most lavishly produced videogames were full motion video comedy adventure games? Chris W, Brian, Chris O and James do!
Available now for free from podcast platforms, Spotify, YouTube etc.
Under A Killing Moon - The Cane and Rinse videogame podcast
We have a look at Access Software's cult hit, Under A Killing Moon, to find out whether all that investment would guarantee a game that still shines 30 years later.
caneandrinse.com
September 16, 2026 at 10:34 AM
New podcast: Under A Killing Moon
Remember a time when the most lavishly produced videogames were full motion video comedy adventure games? Chris W, Brian, Chris O and James do!
Available now for free from podcast platforms, Spotify, YouTube etc.
Remember a time when the most lavishly produced videogames were full motion video comedy adventure games? Chris W, Brian, Chris O and James do!
Available now for free from podcast platforms, Spotify, YouTube etc.
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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.
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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.
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New podcast: Monthly for August 2026
Some of the things we blather about in this podcast:
Small Prophets
Believe Me
All You Need Is Kill
The French Connection
Nioh 3
Big Walk
Enjoy!
Available now from our friendly $2 per month Patreon which helps to support the Cane and Rinse podcast.
Some of the things we blather about in this podcast:
Small Prophets
Believe Me
All You Need Is Kill
The French Connection
Nioh 3
Big Walk
Enjoy!
Available now from our friendly $2 per month Patreon which helps to support the Cane and Rinse podcast.
Exclusive podcast for August '26 | Cane and Rinse
Exclusive podcast for August '26 by Cane and Rinse on Patreon. Join Cane and Rinse's community for exclusive content and updates.
www.patreon.com
September 14, 2026 at 1:16 PM
New podcast: Monthly for August 2026
Some of the things we blather about in this podcast:
Small Prophets
Believe Me
All You Need Is Kill
The French Connection
Nioh 3
Big Walk
Enjoy!
Available now from our friendly $2 per month Patreon which helps to support the Cane and Rinse podcast.
Some of the things we blather about in this podcast:
Small Prophets
Believe Me
All You Need Is Kill
The French Connection
Nioh 3
Big Walk
Enjoy!
Available now from our friendly $2 per month Patreon which helps to support the Cane and Rinse podcast.
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Howdy folks. Sling us your clever, funny or insightful three-word reviews of Sunset Riders before sundown today (Friday 11th September, 8pm BST). GOOD JOB PODNERS!
Sunset Riders Bury Me With My Money
ALT: Sunset Riders Bury Me With My Money
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September 11, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Howdy folks. Sling us your clever, funny or insightful three-word reviews of Sunset Riders before sundown today (Friday 11th September, 8pm BST). GOOD JOB PODNERS!
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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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25 years ago today, Sega AM2's anticipated second instalment of Shenmue landed in Japan.
Back in 2013, Leon, Dan, Darren F and James discussed what, at the time, seemed as though it would be the premature non-conclusion of Yu Suzuki's saga.
Available now in the usual places, Spotify, YouTube etc.
Back in 2013, Leon, Dan, Darren F and James discussed what, at the time, seemed as though it would be the premature non-conclusion of Yu Suzuki's saga.
Available now in the usual places, Spotify, YouTube etc.
Shenmue II – The Cane and Rinse videogame podcast
Leon, Darren Forman, James and guest Dan Clark of The AIBots recall their experiences with Yu Suzuki’s Shenmue II. As well as hearing from our beloved Cane and Rinse forumites, we also take your Three...
caneandrinse.com
September 6, 2026 at 12:51 PM
25 years ago today, Sega AM2's anticipated second instalment of Shenmue landed in Japan.
Back in 2013, Leon, Dan, Darren F and James discussed what, at the time, seemed as though it would be the premature non-conclusion of Yu Suzuki's saga.
Available now in the usual places, Spotify, YouTube etc.
Back in 2013, Leon, Dan, Darren F and James discussed what, at the time, seemed as though it would be the premature non-conclusion of Yu Suzuki's saga.
Available now in the usual places, Spotify, YouTube etc.
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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 5:42 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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A good three-word review of Dome Keeper is a rare resource; unearth one today!
August 31, 2026 at 10:26 AM
A good three-word review of Dome Keeper is a rare resource; unearth one today!
Here we go again (on a fifth platform)!
August 30, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Here we go again (on a fifth platform)!
I don't know what I expected, but Gemini helpfully offered to complete my list of 'Games I have played in 2026' for me.
I suppose it's my fault really, for agreeing to allow Clippy's over-eager, less-capable younger brother to predict the future.
I suppose it's my fault really, for agreeing to allow Clippy's over-eager, less-capable younger brother to predict the future.
August 29, 2026 at 3:18 PM
I don't know what I expected, but Gemini helpfully offered to complete my list of 'Games I have played in 2026' for me.
I suppose it's my fault really, for agreeing to allow Clippy's over-eager, less-capable younger brother to predict the future.
I suppose it's my fault really, for agreeing to allow Clippy's over-eager, less-capable younger brother to predict the future.
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New podcast - Interview Extra: Andrew Elmore
Leon chats with @elmore.zone about his video deep-dive into Namco’s long-running Museum series of retro re-releases, from Gee Bee to Tank Force and everything inbetween.
Available now for free from podcast places, Spotify, YouTube etc.
Leon chats with @elmore.zone about his video deep-dive into Namco’s long-running Museum series of retro re-releases, from Gee Bee to Tank Force and everything inbetween.
Available now for free from podcast places, Spotify, YouTube etc.
Interview Extra: Andrew Elmore (The Namco Museum Museum)
Leon chats with Andrew Elmore about his video deep dive into Namco's long-running Museum series of retro re-releases, from mid-90s PlayStation origins through the generations to more recent standalone...
caneandrinse.com
August 28, 2026 at 9:36 AM
New podcast - Interview Extra: Andrew Elmore
Leon chats with @elmore.zone about his video deep-dive into Namco’s long-running Museum series of retro re-releases, from Gee Bee to Tank Force and everything inbetween.
Available now for free from podcast places, Spotify, YouTube etc.
Leon chats with @elmore.zone about his video deep-dive into Namco’s long-running Museum series of retro re-releases, from Gee Bee to Tank Force and everything inbetween.
Available now for free from podcast places, Spotify, YouTube etc.
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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)!
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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)!
If I'm reading this correctly, King Charles III has just made £16,000 from the 32 Clacton by-election candidates who forfeited their deposits.
August 14, 2026 at 6:54 AM
If I'm reading this correctly, King Charles III has just made £16,000 from the 32 Clacton by-election candidates who forfeited their deposits.
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New podcast: July '26 Monthly (Patreon exclusive)
Leon and Jay look back at their month in entertainment including Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Splatoon Raiders, The Ghost in the Shell, Backrooms and much more.
Contribute to Cane and Rinse for as little as $2 per month to listen in.
Leon and Jay look back at their month in entertainment including Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Splatoon Raiders, The Ghost in the Shell, Backrooms and much more.
Contribute to Cane and Rinse for as little as $2 per month to listen in.
Exclusive podcast for July '26 | Cane and Rinse
Exclusive podcast for July '26 by Cane and Rinse on Patreon. Join Cane and Rinse's community for exclusive content and updates.
www.patreon.com
August 13, 2026 at 10:20 AM
New podcast: July '26 Monthly (Patreon exclusive)
Leon and Jay look back at their month in entertainment including Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Splatoon Raiders, The Ghost in the Shell, Backrooms and much more.
Contribute to Cane and Rinse for as little as $2 per month to listen in.
Leon and Jay look back at their month in entertainment including Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Splatoon Raiders, The Ghost in the Shell, Backrooms and much more.
Contribute to Cane and Rinse for as little as $2 per month to listen in.
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New podcast: No Man's Sky
“18,446,744,073,709,551,616 planets.”
Leon, James, Rich and Patreon posters tell tales of adventure in this practically infinite possibility space.
Available now for free from podcast providers, Spotify, YouTube etc.
“18,446,744,073,709,551,616 planets.”
Leon, James, Rich and Patreon posters tell tales of adventure in this practically infinite possibility space.
Available now for free from podcast providers, Spotify, YouTube etc.
No Man's Sky - The Cane and Rinse videogame podcast
Much has already been said about the majestic comeback story that is No Man's Sky but we mainly wanted to discuss what we did and didn't enjoy about playing the game in its 2026 form.
caneandrinse.com
August 12, 2026 at 10:16 AM
New podcast: No Man's Sky
“18,446,744,073,709,551,616 planets.”
Leon, James, Rich and Patreon posters tell tales of adventure in this practically infinite possibility space.
Available now for free from podcast providers, Spotify, YouTube etc.
“18,446,744,073,709,551,616 planets.”
Leon, James, Rich and Patreon posters tell tales of adventure in this practically infinite possibility space.
Available now for free from podcast providers, Spotify, YouTube etc.
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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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#CRTWR: We can sense that you have something to say about Life Is Strange: True Colors. Why not share about your trip to Haven Springs in just three words?
Life Is Strange True Colors: Alex Chen's Power
ALT: Life Is Strange True Colors: Alex Chen's Power
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August 8, 2026 at 8:56 AM
#CRTWR: We can sense that you have something to say about Life Is Strange: True Colors. Why not share about your trip to Haven Springs in just three words?
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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.
Reposted by James Carter
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.
