Meet The Team
Dylan Blight
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF/CONTENT MANAGER
Dylan started his YouTube channel in 2007, where he produced a range of content, including short films and discussions on the latest pop culture news. Eventually, Dylan started his blog, where he wrote about movies, games and television — including monthly updates on his Blu-ray and PSN trophy collections.
As the Editor-in-Chief and Content Manager for Explosion Network, Dylan oversees all editorial and podcast content published by Explosion Network, contributing a blend of gaming, entertainment, and pop culture expertise to the various sections of the website.
With an unwavering dedication to delivering quality content to Explosion Network and a passion for building one of Australia’s top pop culture websites, Dylan Blight continues to elevate the Explosion Network’s editorial and media departments, whether working on an article with someone or recording a podcast.
ASHLEY HOBLEY
EXECUTIVE EDITOR
Ashley has grown into his work at the Explosion Network since its founding in early 2017. As an avid ticket-stub photographer, there was no one better to host the number one Netflix and Entertainment podcast in the Oceanias, ‘What Do You Wanna Watch?’ As the Executive Editor of Games & Entertainment, Ash uses his sharp-eye to oversee the majority of the editorial work coming out of the Explosion Network.
Ashley hopes that the Explosion Network continues to be a creative and personally rewarding endeavour that he’s looking forward to growing into the future.
CIARAN MARCHANT
CO-FOUNDER
Bringing the wisecracks and the laughs to Arcade Couch, Ciaran Marchant has been consistently one of the funniest voices on Explosion Network shows since its founding. With a love for the more competitive side of gaming, Ciaran also brings his knowledge and passion covering esports to Explosion Network programs.
Ciaran wants to see the Explosion Network grow as a creative endeavour where you can be true to who you are, along with your passions and hopes, to see the company grow well into the future.
JACOB HEGARTY
VIDEO GAMES | GEAR & TECH WRITER
Jacob enjoys games and spending time with his pets. He also loves drawing, painting, and being creative.
CURRENT CONTRIBUTORS
Buddy Watson
Contributor
| Movies | Music | Games | (AEW/NJPW) | Podcasting | NRL | F1 |
Talk Show | Now Streaming at twitch.tv/buddywatson
PAST MEMBERS & CONTRIBUTORS
- Jack Kruse (Co-founder)
- Jono Pech (Co-founder)
- Nicholas Prior (Co-founder)
- Thomas Marshall (Co-founder)
- Cherie Henriques (Art & Social Media)
- Jason Cook (Film & TV Reviews)
- Wil James (Video Game Reviews & News)
ABOUT EXPLOSION NETWORK
The Explosion Network is an Australian, personality-driven entertainment website covering video games, movies, television, and pop culture..
Founded by a group of passionate Australians, we’re proudly independent and community-driven. We bring a local perspective to global conversations in all forms of entertainment, while also celebrating the art, stories, creators, and communities shaping Australia’s own pop culture.
Through articles, podcasts, and videos, we aim to deliver engaging, conversational, and informative content that sparks discussion and connects with audiences both in Australia and globally.
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