Podcast

28 ARTICLES
Episode 16 | 13 March 2022

In this episode I speak with Jennifer Milward about the proposed “Unification of the Timelines”, and the challenges it presents. Can Lara’s backstory from three different timelines merge successfully?

Episode 15 | 13 December 2020

In this special episode, I chat with astrophysicist, gamer, (and husband!) Dr. Carpineti about Lara’s cosmically-entangled adventures. Inspired by the upcoming eclipse visible from parts of South America, we chat about the science behind how outer space is presented across the Tomb Raider games and films.

Episode 14 | 22 November 2020

Five years ago Rise of the Tomb Raider was released, and to celebrate the occasion I chatted with the wonderful narrative designer and writer Rhianna Pratchett!

Episode 13 | 10 November 2020

Monster Manual Vol 2 invites returning special guest Sacha Coward to tell us more about the real-world myths behind some of Tomb Raider’s cursed critters.

Episode 12 | 31 October 2020

We’re going down a spooky path for Halloween! Special guest, author, and artist, Claire Waller talks about her journey with Lara, and we discuss our top three moments of horror in Tomb Raider!

Episode 11 | 9 October 2020

For the premiere of Season 2, I sat down for a world-first interview with the one and only Jonell Elliot, the voice of Lara Croft 1999-2003!

Episode 10 | 20 June 2020

The S1 finale of Raidercast is for the community, by the community. A love letter to Tomb Raider and Lara Croft across the ages, with personal stories of the impact they’ve had on our lives. This is why the series is still important!

Episode 9 | 4 June 2020

What if Lara Croft wasn’t the star? In the Survivor timeline, Lara’s father is massively important to the story. We investigate her ‘daddy’s issues’, and ask what if we had a Tomb Raider game where he was the main character instead, and how would it work?

Episode 8 | 22 May 2020

Our special guest in this episode is known for her Tomb Raider Twitch livestreams, cosplay, and fan art. We go on a journey to Lara’s roots and examine how her character and motivations grew, evolved, and even outright changed over time.

Episode 7 | 6 May 2020

How does Tomb Raider’s depiction of demons and demonology compare to our real-world myths? This episode strayed into some pretty dark territory. I don’t expect it’ll actually give anyone nightmares, but some parts are chilling! Just don’t listen in the dark, and don’t go wandering off into any lakes if you think you can hear a baby crying, ok?

Episode 6 | 17 April 2020

Venture back to the myths of ancient Egypt with special guest Jennifer Milward, and behold the war of Horus and Set!

Episode 5 | 3 April 2020

In this episode I’m going to blow the lid off an in-game conspiracy that was hidden in plain sight since the very beginning. Join me as I investigate the artefacts of Tomb Raider, the race behind them, and a grand unifying theory that ties everything together.