Past Present Show
Hosted by the dynamic duo Cassie and Ashton, The Past Present Show dives into the ever-evolving worlds of games, tech, film, news, and everything in between. Each episode brings a fresh blend of nostalgia and current trends, bridging the gap between the classics we love and the breakthroughs shaping today. They dive deep into Tech that spans vintage gadgets and tomorrow’s innovation, Timely news with bold takes and open discussions, & Retro games that defined generations to the latest releases. Plus, we welcome guests, who help stir up the conversation and bring diverse voices to the mix. If you're into thoughtful banter, hot takes, and a little bit of geeky magic, you're in for a treat. Ready to hit play on The Past and Present Show? Cassie and Ashton are waiting for you.
Episodes
Hosts | Ashton & Cassie (Cassie is fashionably late today) Guests | Dylan Speaks & Aaron Stranger
Game Preservation | We kick things off with a spotlight on GOG (Good Old Games), celebrating its DRM-free philosophy and its role in preserving gaming history.
Games | Bioshock 4, Star Wars Outlaws, Halo & Helldivers Crossover, and a new Resident Evil film directed by Zach Gregor, which promises a fresh narrative outside th...
Stop Killing Games | Past Present Conversations
In this thought-provoking episode of Past Present Conversations, writer, gamer, and show contributor Aaron Strange joins Ashton for a deep dive into the Stop Killing Games initiative—a growing movement demanding accountability and transparency in the gaming industry. Together, they unpack the urgent issue of game preservation, the role of emulation in keeping digital history alive, an...
The Past Present Show | Damn Chicken, You Scary | Wednesday Aug 13th 2025
In this episode of The Past Present Show, hosts Ashton and Cassie dive deep—literally and figuratively—into the eerie world of horror gaming, personal phobias, nostalgic gaming memories, and their critiques of YouTube's potential ID Age Verification.
Game Spotlight: "Still Wakes the Deep"
- Cassie introduces the atmospheric horror game set on a oil rig, pr...
The Past Present Show Episode 1 | Moth Man | Saturday Aug 2ng 2025
Game Preservation - We spotlight the archivists and developers, who are racing to preserve classic games before they vanish.
Physical Games vs Digital - What does it really mean to own a game? We break down the shift from physical media to digital and cloud-based subscriptions.
Xbox - We have a sobering conversation on the recent wave of Xbox layoffs and what this m...
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