#5 - Hocus Bro-cus (with Tom Cocker)

In this episode, Tom shares stories from his all-inclusive holiday in Crete—sun, sea, and a surprise earthquake (don’t worry, he’s fine). We dive into fears of open water, dream holidays like Galaxy’s Edge and Iceland, and a hilariously cursed AI image fail. Then the nerd rants begin: we break down the chaotic Doctor Who finale, the baffling lore changes in The Acolyte, Switch 2 launch impressions, and the ongoing hype (and fear for our wallets) around GTA VI.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on YouTube, Instagram, BlueSky and X⁠⁠Chapters00:00 – Intro01:15 – Tom’s Holiday in Crete07:45 – Beach Vibes & Unexpected Earthquake11:00 – Open Water Fears & Whales16:00 – Dream Holidays & Galaxy’s Edge20:30 – Doctor Who Rant Mode Activated30:15 – Star Wars & The Acolyte Meltdown40:00 – Switch 2 Launch & Price Rage47:00 – GTA VI Hype Returns51:00 – AI Images Gone Wrong56:30 – Wrap-Up & End

Ash catches up with longtime friend and professional magician Tom Cocker (Tricksy Tom) in this episode of Just Brosing. The two reminisce about how they met on Twitter (X) over a shared love of Portal 2 and Doctor Who, tracing their evolving friendship through college years, old YouTube videos, and cringey but beloved online content.Tom dives into his fascinating journey from TV production graduate to holiday park host and now full-time touring magician. He shares stories from his early career, the pivotal decision to leave the corporate media world, and how an audition led to a life of performing comedy, mind-reading, and danger magic. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on YouTube, Instagram, BlueSky and X⁠Chapters00:00 – Vlog Days & Cringe Content04:30 – Magic, Mind Reading & Holiday Parks09:10 – Twitter Friendships & Doctor Who Bonds14:45 – From Film School to Stage Spotlight20:00 – Auditions, Epiphanies & Becoming a Magician27:10 – Ventriloquism, Creepy Dolls & Cabaret Gigs33:00 – On Tour: Travel, Agents & Dodging Hecklers38:40 – Musicals, Motown & the Magic of Starlight Express43:30 – Doctor Who Theories, Floods & Future Plot Twists49:10 – Gaming, Memes & Fortnite Obsessions

In this in-person episode, we dive into all things Fallout—from the TV series to nostalgia for Fallout 4 and its epic midnight release. Then it's full speed into GTA 6: trailer reactions, jiggle physics, map size, graphical fidelity, release delays, and Rockstar’s legacy. We also chat about The Last of Us, game backlogs, and prepping for the next gen. Expect laughs, light chaos, and a mic drop—literally.⁠⁠⁠Follow us on YouTube, Instagram, BlueSky and X⁠Chapters00:00 — Intro & Life Updates03:30 — The Last of Us Thoughts07:15 — Fallout Show Review11:00 — Fallout Practical Effects14:30 — Fallout Lore & Easter Eggs18:00 — GTA 6 Trailer & Delay22:00 — GTA 6 Graphics & Physics25:30 — GTA 6 Release Date Plans28:30 — Gaming Backlog & Prepping31:00 — Favourite Midnight Releases33:00 — Fallout 4 Pip-Boy Memories34:30 — Wrap-Up & Thanks

In this episode of Just Brosing, we relive our trip to the epic PlayStation in Concert event at Wembley Arena – from dodging football crowds to grabbing early merch in the Sky VIP lounge. We break down the standout game soundtracks, laugh about Ash forgetting how to block in Ghost of Tsushima, and share our favourite game OSTs from God of War: Ragnarok, Skyrim, Oblivion, and more.We also chat about Atomfall, upcoming remasters, and our ongoing obsession with janky character creators and Bethesda bugs.⁠⁠Follow us on YouTube, Instagram, BlueSky and X⁠

In this episode, we dive into nostalgia and chaos – from dodgy voiceover redos for The Adventures of Tom: Series 1 (Remastered), to Ash's teenage run-ins with BBC and Columbia Pictures over fan-made apps. They also chat about their love for The Last of Us, the eternal wait for GTA 6, gaming remakes galore, and fond memories of Infamous. ⁠Follow us on YouTube, Instagram, BlueSky and X⁠Chapters00:00 – Intro & T80 Recovery01:05 – The Adventures of Tom (Remastered) Updates05:10 – Sued by Columbia Pictures & BBC10:15 – Ash's Claim-to-Fame14:20 – New Shows & Devil May Cry Anime15:40 – Last of Us Season 2 Talk20:30 – Too Many Game Remasters?22:30 – GTA 6 Hype & Delay Fears28:00 – The Voice Actor Multiverse29:30 – PS3 Throwbacks & Dead Servers32:00 – Bring Back Infamous35:30 – Doom: Dark Ages & Medieval Madness36:40 – Weddings, Life, and Chaos38:00 – Outro

Welcome to the first-ever episode of Just Brosing!We’re Ashley Richards and Tom Butterworth—two best mates who’ve been talking nonsense for nearly 20 years, and now we’re bringing it to a podcast. In this episode, we take a trip down memory lane, chat about our favourite games, relive ridiculous school moments, and drop a surprise about the upcoming The Adventures of Tom remaster.Follow us on YouTube, Instagram, BlueSky and XChapters00:00 - Welcome to Just Brozing!00:58 - Catching Up & Gaming03:10 - Friendship Flashback – Reflecting on nearly 20 years of friendship. 06:30 - The PS3 Era & Call of Duty09:00 - Skipping School & Brighton Adventures12:00 - Funny School Moments – Teachers doing the bleep test and other memorable moments.19:30 - College & Partying24:00 - YouTube & Giant Tom29:00 - GTA Online & Editing Fun31:30 - Fallout, Skyrim & RPGs36:00 - The Adventures of Tom (Remastered)47:00 - Wrapping Up & Final Thoughts

Welcome to JUST BROSING with Ashley Richards and Tom Butterworth!We’re two best friends who love to chat about everything—hilarious life stories, gaming, movies, and all the nerdy stuff in between.Whether we’re debating the best games, breaking down the latest films, or just sharing embarrassing moments, it’s always a good time.Follow @JustBrosingPod on BlueSky, YouTube and X