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StrangeCast — The Definitive Life Is Strange Fan Podcast

Player 1 vs The World
Life Is Strange
Life Is Strange Reunion
Deck Nine
Square Enix
Lost Records Bloom & Rage
Game Awards
Mixtape (life Is Strange Universe)
Double Exposure
Mocap
Music
Netflix
Life Is Strange TV Show
Performance Capture
Vancouver
Amazon
Casting
Before the Storm
Video Game TV Adaptations
New York Videogame Critics Circle
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Player 1 vs The World's StrangeCast is a podcast made by Life Is Strange fans for fans. StrangeCast is hosted by Player 1 vs The World creator Adnan Riaz and What's The Biz co-host Adam Evalt. StrangeCast is a biweekly podcast covering Deck Nine, Don't Nod and Square Enix and talks around Life Is Strange, Before the Storm, Life Is Strange 2, The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit, True Colors, t... more

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Player 1 vs The World’s StrangeCast has hit a milestone 150th episode, and we celebrate it with none other than Dayeanne Hutton (Alyssa Anderson 🐐, Kate Marsh and Juliet Watson), who is here to talk about Mia Isaac playing her beloved Kate in Amazon... more

‘Side A’ of Player 1 vs The World’s StrangeCast podcast dropped at the beginning of this week, and it is NOW time for ‘Side B’ of this episode. Adnan Riaz and Adam Evalt continue their talk around all things relating to Life Is Strange, including Lau... more

A new week, a new podcast episode. Player 1 vs The World’s StrangeCast podcast is back — and we are almost at a landmark 150th episode! But before the 150th episode, Adnan Riaz and Adam Evalt are BACK for ‘Side A’ of this episode, with Amazon Prime V... more

Following the release of ‘Side A’ of this episode, Player 1 vs The World’s StrangeCast returns with ‘Side B.’ Adnan Riaz and Adam Evalt continue discussing topics from our Patreon users for May’s StrangeCast x The Lost Records Journal episode. Amazon... more

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Recent Guests

Jonathan Zimmerman
Former Deck Nine developer; Co-Director and Co-Writer on Life Is Strange Reunion; Narrative Director on The Expanse and Life Is Strange True Colors
Deck Nine
Episode: Life Is Strange: Reunion’s Co-Director Breaks Down Deck Nine’s Development Struggles | Ep 146 Side B
Zachary Andrews
Deck Nine's former Performance Director, Motion Captor Director
Deck Nine
Episode: INTERVIEW: Zachary Andrews Talks Life Is Strange: Reunion’s Motion Capture Process! | Ep 142 Side A
Baqir Shah
Former lead level designer on Life Is Strange Double Exposure
Deck Nine / Life Is Strange
Episode: Chloe Price Is BACK In The New 2026 Life Is Strange Game After Square Enix’s Huge Update! 👀 | Ep 130
Kevin Lackner
Patreon contributor and participant in the discussion
Episode: Double Exposure’s Sequel: Our ‘Unhinged’ AND Serious Life Is Strange Predictions 🔮😅 | Ep 127 Side A

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Adnan Riaz
Co-host of StrangeCast; Life Is Strange fan podcast host and creator of Player 1 vs The World
Adam Evalt
Co-host of the StrangeCast Life Is Strange fan podcast; also involved with What's The Biz

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 66 ratings
  • Finally a dedicated life is strange podcast

    This is a dedicated life is strange podcast full of information, interviews, opinions and news on the series of life is strange.

    Keep up the good work guys I just found this podcast today and am binge watching the episodes now

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J.Ross.V1
    Australia4 years ago

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Great for listeners who want production insights and behind- the-scenes context.
A knowledgeable, fan-focused show with deep dives into LiS lore and adaptations.
Hosts bring energy and clear passion for the franchise, with thoughtful takeaways for guests and sponsors.

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Did Deck Nine Handle These FOUR Life Is Strange: Reunion Characters In A Better Way? | Ep 148 Side A
Q: What are your thoughts on the balance between Loretta and Lucas in Reunion?
Loretta and Lucas are portrayed with clearer motivations and a better sense of purpose within the story, making their arcs feel integrated rather than merely present. This helps the player understand their choices and increases overall empathy for the side characters.
INTERVIEW: Zachary Andrews Talks Life Is Strange: Reunion’s Motion Capture Process! | Ep 142 Side A
Q: Before stepping into your role as a mocap director, how closely did you work with Webb?
Zach explains that Webb trained him and laid a strong technical foundation; he shadowed Webb for months, then gradually took over as MoCap Director and cultivated a respectful, collaborative leadership style.
Zachary Andrews On Max Caulfield & Chloe Price Touching In Life Is Strange: Reunion | Ep 142 Side B
Q: Do you think mocap will return to the States, or can indie developers do it from a basement?
The discussion acknowledges markerless systems and off-the-shelf parts making mocap more accessible, suggesting that in the future smaller teams could feasibly run mocap locally with powerful enough hardware and post tools.
Zachary Andrews On Max Caulfield & Chloe Price Touching In Life Is Strange: Reunion | Ep 142 Side B
Q: Was the mocap tech used for Reunion different from previous Deck Nine projects?
Yes, there were process improvements and iterations to mocap setup, like better helmet counterweights and improved microphone placement, aimed at tightening orientation drift and reducing post-cleaning time while preserving performance.
Zachary Andrews On Max Caulfield & Chloe Price Touching In Life Is Strange: Reunion | Ep 142 Side B
Q: What is your favorite scene from Life Is Strange Reunion?
Zach highlights the moment where Max trips through Maybon and the behind-the-scenes filming of two actors dancing behind Hannah as she walks, noting the organic energy and the balance between performance and direction that made it memorable.

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What is StrangeCast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A biweekly show by Life Is Strange fans that covers the franchise across games, remasters, and upcoming TV adaptations. Episodes frequently dissect production news, director selections, studio partnerships, and fan conversations around Don't Nod, Deck Nine, Square Enix, and Amazon, often pairing industry context with detailed character and narrative analysis. A standout trait is the depth of production insight (mocap, casting, budgeting) combined with playful banter and a strong sense of community, making it valuable for listeners who want both behind-the-scenes context and thoughtful fan perspective on where the IP is heading.

Noteworthy is the consistent focus on how adaptations translate game worlds to TV, the tension between creative r... more

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