Gaming Podcast Discussion

LMN8R · 2015-01-02T11:07:58.000Z

Not to make this a “let’s bitch about bombcast” thread, but Gerstman’s dislike of everything is getting pretty tiring. Within the span of a few minutes he went from “people actually like Mark Kart battle mode?” to “People actually like Smash Bros?”

It’s not just his dislike, but his faux bafflement that anyone else might possible enjoy those things.

Busbecq · 2015-01-02T12:31:22.000Z

I think the chemistry has improved a lot since Brad started hosting, which definitely qualifies as Best Surprise of 2014. Jeff trolling strangers with his apathy will never get old. Congratulations to Patrick. Though I often find his analysis half baked, I respect his effort to be eclectic and give games their “best reading.”

Quaro · 2015-01-02T13:10:56.000Z

Vinny was a big hit to the podcast when he moved. I don’t mind a Skype podcast, myself, I think they should just get over it and starting using it more. Setup video and it’s really not that bad. Huge shows like Twit still do this all the time with guests.

Alex said that him and Vinny are going to be doing some kind of podcast to replace Patrick’s morning show at least.

Scotch_Lufkin · 2015-01-02T13:14:25.000Z

Except Alex will be on it. :(

malkav11 · 2015-01-02T13:53:32.000Z

I wasn’t listening in the Ryan era and only caught a few before Vinny moved, but I still very much enjoy the Giant Bombcast. Except for the more scatological mail segments. But generally speaking I find their miscellaneous ramblings pretty funny, I think they’ve got great chemistry together, and a nice spread of tastes. It’s a little tiring when they keep coming back to console exclusives I don’t really care about (Destiny, mostly), but that’s just gonna happen on any gaming-related podcast that isn’t specifically PC-based (i.e., the Crate and Crowbar, which is fantastic for many other reasons as well). And FWIW, I pretty much never go to their site and don’t have access to any of their premium content and I’ve never felt like I needed to to enjoy the Bombcast.

forgeforsaken · 2015-01-02T14:26:30.000Z

malkav11:

I wasn’t listening in the Ryan era and only caught a few before Vinny moved, .

You really missed GB at it’s best then. It’s not bad now, but man it used to be great.

Brad_Grenz · 2015-01-02T15:36:44.000Z

I’d say it’s worth going back and listening to old episodes from years ago if you missed those days.

I’m hopeful for the Giant Bomb East podcast. They’re hiring a third for the New York office so hopefully it’s someone cool. I mostly want to hear more Vinny. He was always the secret best thing about Giant Bomb.

Hanacker · 2015-01-02T17:29:08.000Z

Rock8man:

I’ve never heard any of the GOTY podcasts on Giant Bomb, but from the few other podcasts I’ve heard from them, I’m really surprised that Brad is so passionate about certain games. The whole reason I can’t stand the Giant Bomb podcast is because Brad’s cynicism towards game is so toxic. I actually hate games after listening to Brad talk about games. Just his whole demeanor towards how formulaic games are, and how he categorizes them and puts them in boxes, and it’s just all so clinical and cynical, and ugh. I don’t know how he feels that way about games, and yet continues to be in the industry he’s in.

At least since he’s become host, Brad hasn’t really struck me as cynical at all. Jeff is the cynical one. Brad just inexplicably loves Destiny.

LMN8R · 2015-01-02T17:45:20.000Z

This is a general recommendation but especially applicable to Giant Bomb. The “This Year” podcast recaps are pretty excellent:

http://www.thisyearcollection.org/

I haven’t listened to the Giant Bomb recaps yet, but I have listened to his episodes for 1Up Yours and GFW Radio and they were excellent. Well-produced and great selections from each.

forgeforsaken · 2015-01-02T18:17:01.000Z

Some moments captured by the community

Maybe? Never.
Drobot
Turkey Baster
The Poo Gambit
Are you ready to ride the roller coaster?

anonymgeist · 2015-01-02T18:29:40.000Z

A few of my favorites:
Executable!/¡Exzécutable!
Enjoy Your Massage
Silky the Fairy and Saucepan Man
My (Exotic) Farm

tylertoo · 2015-01-02T18:59:02.000Z

Quaro:

My favorite podcast continues to be http://crateandcrowbar.com/ – great mix of game impressions and design discussion, AAA and little-known indie games.

I just wish these folks (UK PC Gamer magazine) would use individual mics. They sound as if they’re gathered around one table with one mic and as a result they’re all off mic. The levels are good, but they’re off mic. If you’re going to do a ‘professional’ podcast to represent a professional publication, invest in some basic equipment. Otherwise it sounds cheap and amateurish.

malkav11 · 2015-01-02T20:04:57.000Z

Brad Grenz:

I’d say it’s worth going back and listening to old episodes from years ago if you missed those days.

I’m hopeful for the Giant Bomb East podcast. They’re hiring a third for the New York office so hopefully it’s someone cool. I mostly want to hear more Vinny. He was always the secret best thing about Giant Bomb.

I’ve been working on that off and on, but there are a LOT of them and they’re really long as podcasts go, so it’s mostly been something I do over podcast games, rather than in my primary podcast listening environment (i.e. work).

Aleck · 2015-01-02T20:36:20.000Z

Anonymgeist:

Executable!/¡Exzécutable!

This one still makes me laugh to the point I almost cry.

triggercut · 2015-01-02T20:42:11.000Z

Aleck:

This one still makes me laugh to the point I almost cry.

“You make words…FOR A LIVING!!!”

“nuh-UH!”

“Stop SAYING that!!!”

Goddamn was Ryan Davis funny.

Scotch_Lufkin · 2015-01-02T21:13:49.000Z

Yeah, I miss Ryan Davis. :(

Quaro · 2015-01-23T19:59:10.000Z

US Gamer has a podcast:

USgamer.net

It's Here: Come Listen to the First-Ever USgamer Podcast [Update: Now on iTunes]

The whole team comes together to talk about 2014's underdogs and remember Ralph Baer in our audio debut. Plus: A contest.

It’s a lot of the Retronauts crew but not just talking old games. Jeremy Parish, Bob Mackey, Kat Bailey, etc.

Quaro · 2015-01-23T20:03:31.000Z

tylertoo:

I just wish these folks (UK PC Gamer magazine) would use individual mics. They sound as if they’re gathered around one table with one mic and as a result they’re all off mic. The levels are good, but they’re off mic. If you’re going to do a ‘professional’ podcast to represent a professional publication, invest in some basic equipment. Otherwise it sounds cheap and amateurish.

Yeah I agree. Still my favorite content-wise.

tylertoo · 2015-07-07T06:47:37.000Z

I strongly recommend Soren Johnson’s latest “Designer Notes” podcast episode – a great interview with Bruce Shelley that delves into his boardgame design years with Avalon Hill, working at Microprose with some guy named Sid, and beyond.

Good stuff Soren! (and the audio quality is top-notch, btw!)

CraigM · 2015-07-13T05:12:12.000Z

tylertoo:

I strongly recommend Soren Johnson’s latest “Designer Notes” podcast episode – a great interview with Bruce Shelley that delves into his boardgame design years with Avalon Hill, working at Microprose with some guy named Sid, and beyond.

Good stuff Soren! (and the audio quality is top-notch, btw!)

Agreed, Soren is a very interesting listen or read on any of his design discussions. He does a great job of breaking down mechanics and design origins, while being very listenable.