Podtoid: Destructoid's Video Game Podcast: Recent Episodes
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This episode marks the end of an era. Steven Hansen, host of Podtoid for the past year or so, is leaving Destructoid. Podtoid will go into remission for a bit, until it springs up again when you least expect it.
On this episode, Steven Hansen, Brett Makedonski, Darren Nakamura, and Ray Porreca talk about prison, weddings, Cuphead, Golf Story, horror movies, and what's next on the agenda.
Of course, the episode rounds out with some listener questions, the last (unfair) round of SATPOTPAQ, and the last (very fair) round of the Hot Dish. It's about communism!
Bungie's loved/hated shared world shooter series just saw its second full release with Destiny 2. How'd it turn out?
Jordan Devore, Darren Nakamura, and Ray Porreca gathered around the broken fountain on The Farm to talk about luminous engrams, Dominus Ghauls, and Frumious Blue. Also, how Hunters are the best class, and Nightstalker is the best subclass.
Later on answered a few listener questions, then capped off the episode with a Hot Dish revolving around the glorious idea of putting Asher Mir into a rocket ship and shooting him to some far off land. Seriously, the dude sucks.
PAX West 2017 just finished, and we've got some tales to tell of our time up there. Steven Hansen, Brett Makedonski, and Darren Nakamura talk a little bit about the best and worst of PAX West, including hanging out with Taco Bell PR and staying in a fake Airbnb.
Game highlights include Final Fantasy XV, Celeste, Kentucky Route Zero, and Where the Water Tastes Like Wine. Non-game highlights include a ringing endorsement for beef jerky and a discussion on road trips.
We bring back a segment of Metacritic Morons for Destiny 2's launch, answer some listener questions, and of course, round out the episode with a SATPOTPAQ and a PAX-themed Hot Dish. Give it a listen!
Look, it's late, I still need to pack for PAX, and thus, I have no idea what's in this episode of Podtoid. The title was taken from the first soundbite I randomly checked. It's a grab bag! I'll hear it in full for the first time on my plane flight to Seattle. Hopefully it's good!
But seriously I think Steven Hansen, Brett Makedonski, and Ray Porreca briefly talked about Mario + Rabbids. Then they probably did listener questions and a SATPOTPAQ.
Next episode we'll actually have video game stuff to talk about from PAX. It'll be good. But maybe this one is good too!
It's been a few weeks, so we're rolling four deep. You got your Steven Hansen, your Brett Makedonski, your Darren Nakamura, AND your Ray Porreca. It's 33% more Podtoid Boy for your ears.
The crew mostly talked about recent travels to bachelor parties and Mexico. Darren hasn't been anywhere interesting lately, but he is going to the path of totality for the solar eclipse on Monday. Maybe this whole post should be about how the solar eclipse is when the moon is between the sun and the earth. Perhaps Steven would learn something.
Otherwise, we talked about Sonic Mania and Tacoma, then rounded out the episode with the ol' listener questions, SATPOTPAQ, and a U.S. state-themed Hot Dish.
Another long summer week without much happening, another episode where the Podtoid crew kind of just shoots the breeze for 45 minutes before finally talking about a video game. Steven Hansen, Brett Makedonski, and Ray Porreca hit a potpourri of topics including ranking frozen pizza brands, how to make money on YouTube, The Mooch (who is already outdated since this recording), Early 1900s women's fashion, how to remove a human head, why anabolic steroids are good actually, and whether Floyd Mayweather can read and write.
Eventually, the topic rolls around to the upcoming sequel Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, which Steven previewed a while back but only now can talk about.
Of course, the episode rounds out with listener questions (including a very good question about artificial meat asked by a presumably handsome individual) and SATPOTPAQ. Listen up!
Oh boy, it's a slow week for video games, which means it's a great week for just hanging out and talking about whatever comes to mind. These include topics such as Geoff Keighley being video games' press secretary and how being Twitter verified allows freedom to be an asshole.
There was some video game talk, like our new YouTube Channel Dtoid Fights, which currently has streams of the D-Team running around in PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. Look for more there.
There was also some Destiny 2 beta talk, but Darren's unscrupulous captors only allowed him about a minute to talk about that.
After that were some listener questions about the upcoming PAX West thing, the weekly SATPOTPAQ, and a Podtoid Hot Dish focused on the moon.
We're back from break! Or some of us are. In this episode, Steven Hansen, Brett Makedonski, and Ray Porreca reminisce on the past month or so since they last got together and talked like good podcast boys.
Some of the games they talked about were PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, Micro Machines, Get Even, and of course, Rocket League. Get Steven and Brett together and they're going to talk about Rocket League. It's like a running joke that isn't funny.
Other topics include Brett's new PC, how quickly Steven poops, and how a blast from a powerful jet engine could kill you. Listen up!
On this episode of Podtoid, the crew gets a new nickname in "The Melty Boys," but mostly Steven Hansen and Brett Makedonski talk about their escapades at E3 2017. Darren Nakamura joins to inject how things looked from the outside, and also to bring his special brand of handsomeness and class.
Games mentioned are Super Mario Odyssey, Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, Metal Gear Survive, Anthem, and Destiny 2.
The episode caps off with some listener question quick hits, a productive round of SATPOTPAQ, and a Hot Dish featuring words with three E's in them.
On this episode of Podtoid, Steven Hansen, Brett Makedonski, and Ray Porreca gear up for E3 next week. They give their predictions and hopes, and decide what the big three platform holders will have to do in order to "win" E3.
Outside of that, there's also some discussion on bad science, conspiracy theories, Donkey Kong fanfic, and some probably sacrilegious heresy. Of course, there are some listener questions thrown in there, and the episode caps off with SATPOTPAQ. Listen before E3!
In this episode of Podtoid, Steven Hansen, Brett Makedonski, and Darren Nakamura talk about dental hygiene, Destructoid's E3 party, and Tom Brady's dietary restrictions.
Some games discussed were Rime, Injustice 2, and a little bit of Rocket League
The show caps off with some listener questions, a bountiful SATPOTPAQ, and a Podtoid Hot Dish focused on fictional countries
On this episode of Podtoid, Steven Hansen, Brett Makedonski, and Ray Porreca talk about indie roguelike Dead Cells, the buzz around Battlegrounds, and some Prey Metacritic user reviews.
Additionally, the crew hits on topics like Brett's karmic retribution, how good the city of Phoenix is, and fidget spinners.
Of course, the episode caps off with some listener questions and another round of SATPOTPAQ.
On this episode of Podtoid, Steven Hansen, Brett Makedonski, and Darren Nakamura talked about the RompHim, avocado toast, making sandwiches, and also some video games probably.
Some of the games were Prey, Mages of Mystralia, and Surviving Mars (along with other games at PDXCON).
As usual we cap out the show with an aquatic-themed SATPOTPAQ and a PlayStation 2-focused Hot Dish.
In this episode of Podtoid, independent developer Alex Rose joins Steven Hansen, Brett Makedonski, and Ray Porreca to talk about his recently released game Super Rude Bear Resurrection and game development in general.
Additional topics include British swear words, a stolen lawnmower, a terrible bird pun, and the seemingly neverending saga of Brett and his gangbangs. The episode caps out with another edition of SATPOTPAQ tailor-made for its participants.
In this episode of Podtoid, Steven Hansen, Brett Makedonski, and Darren Nakamura get together to talk about What Remains of Edith Finch, Scanner Sombre, machinima, Juicero, and circumcisions. Darren still holds a commanding lead in this week's SATPOTPAQ, but perhaps Brett will begin to strike back. Then we end the show on a Hot Dish full of very bad singing.
On this episode of Podtoid, Steven Hansen, Brett Makedonski, and Ray Porreca talk about eating ass. Lots and lots of eating ass. Also, Field of Dreams/ejaculation pun. (More like Field of Creams, am I right?)
Also, the gang touches on The Sexy Brutale, the correct pronunciation of "brutale," Persona 5, the Wii U's best games, and sauerkraut. Of course, the episode is capped off with the Internet's premier volcano trivia game, SATPOTPAQ.
In this special episode, Jordan Devore, Steven Hansen, and Brett Makedonski talk about the recently released mascot platformer Yooka-Laylee. How does it hold up to the Banjo-Kazooies and the Super Mario 64s? Did the crew love it, or were they more looka-warmie on it? Could we possibly do an hour-long podcast where it's all mascot gibberish? (The answer is yes, but you might not want to listen to it.)
This is Podtoid number 365, which means you could listen to one episode of the show for every day of the year, not counting leap years. But there won't be another leap year until 2020, so that's not a worry.
In this episode, Steven Hansen, Brett Makedonski, and Darren Nakamura talked about Snake Pass, Yooka-Laylee, volcanoes, car chases, and gangbangs. We rounded out the episode with an extended listener questions segment, along with a SATPOTPAQ about brass knuckles and giant signs, then a Hot Dish on terrible Metacritic user reviews.
Steven Hansen, Brett Makedonski, and Darren Nakamura are around for this episode of Podtoid, in which we talk more about The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, talk more about Mass Effect Andromeda, and talk more about Rocket League's new mode Dropshot. It's like a sequel to the last episode.
Additional topics include corn dogs, movies, and the horror of finding a scorpion inside your bathrobe. Of course, we end the episode with SATPOTPAQ and a Zelda-focused Hot Dish.
In this rousing episode of Podtoid, Brett and Steven recount their time at GDC, while newcomer Ray Porreca talks about what he saw at PAX East. The team also talks about The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, discusses Nier Automata, and fumbles through an eighth grade math problem. Also they make a plan to sabotage Darren even though he's the one who edits the show and uploads it and writes the descriptions? Look, it wasn't very well thought out. The episode concludes with a SATPOTPAQ in which somebody almost scores a point.
Look, if you're hang gliding, wing suiting, or dog walking, you're just inviting trouble.
In this episode, the Steven Hansen, Brett Makedonski, and Darren Nakamura talked about trees, Prey, Fire Emblem Heroes, sleeping caps, Resident Evil 7 DLC, chinchillas, and more. Of course, we segued seamlessly into listener questions and rounded out the whole thing with a SATPOTPAQ about Karl Marx and Croatia and then a Hot Dish mashing up generation 1 Pokémon with 2016 video game titles.
Steven Hansen, Brett Makedonski, and Zack Furniss chat with Capcom's Associate Brand Manager Tim Turi about all things Resident Evil 7 biohazard. It's a full spoilercast, so don't listen if you haven't finished the game! As a bonus, you can listen to Steven's roommate cook and eat in the background.
In this, the final Podtoid episode of 2016, the usual gang of Steven Hansen, Brett Makedonski, and Darren Nakamura get together to talk about their favorite games from the year. After that, it's only some holiday-themed listener questions, a rousing SATPOTPAQ, and an Xbox 360 focused Hot Dish. Thanks to all of our listeners for making this a great year!
It's time for The Game Awards predictions! Steven Hansen, Brett Makedonski, and Darren Nakamura gather to prognosticate on what will win at Geoff Keighley's trying-to-be-respectable award show, and to lament what should actually win. Then we hit some listener questions, do a SATPOTPAQ, and finish off with a Hot Dish word game involving dropped letters.
Halloween just happened, and the Podtoid crew got together to talk games and things. Steven Hansen, Brett Makedonski, Darren Nakamura, and Myles Cox talked about World of Final Fantasy, Polish indie games, Guilty Gear, and surreptitiously taking photos of strangers. The episode caps off with listener questions, SATPOTPAQ, and a skeleton-themed Hot Dish.
In this episode of Podtoid, Brett is away, so Kenny Redublo and Myles Cox join Steven Hansen and Darren Nakamura to talk about the big news in games today. We touch on Thumper, Watch Dogs 2, Red Dead Redemption 2, Nintendo Switch, and the viability for any and all of those things to exist inside the anal cavity. We round out the show with a surprisingly apolitical SATPOTPAQ and a Podtoid Hot Dish mashing up Red Dead with other video game franchises.
In this rousing episode of Podtoid, the usual crew of Steven Hansen, Brett Makedonski, and Darren Nakamura gather 'round to discuss Dishonored 2, Gears of War 4, cat vomit, and Steven's contempt for the smash hit Broadway musical Hamilton. Brett makes a terrible Clockwork Orange pun at one point. Of course, we close out the episode with SATPOTPAQ and a Podtoid Hot Dish.
Kenny Redublo joins the usual crew of Steven Hansen, Brett Makedonski, and Darren Nakamura. The gang talks about Overcooked, ReCore, Forza Horizon 3, and the latest Twitter fiasco. The show caps off with a classic SATPOTPAQ and a Podtoid Hot Dish centered on the Tokyo Game Show.
The Podtoid crew went to PAX West 2016, where we saw video games, planned a party, and were nearly strangled to death by a stranger on the street. A street stranger strangler. It was a weird trip. Jordan Devore joins the usual crew of Steven Hansen, Brett Makedonski, and Darren Nakamura.
In this episode of Podtoid, Steven Hansen, Brett Makedonski, and Darren Nakamura discuss console revisions, system sellers, and breakfast foods. But mostly, Steven decides he is now racist, and he really doubles down on it. SATPOTPAQ focuses on U.S. Presidents and the Podtoid Hot Dish never asked for this.
The Podtoid crew gets together to talk about minigames that surpass the games they're in, glasses, classes, eating snakes, and skyscrapers.
Jordan Devore, Brett Makedonski, and Darren Nakamura get together to talk about the procedurally generated space exploration game No Man's Sky. What is it? How cool is it to fly to a planet, land on it, and start walking around? How did it get so hyped up? The answers to these questions and more are all up in this episode's guts.
Steven Hansen, Brett Makedonski, and Darren Nakamura talk about No Man's Sky, science fiction games, and boners in space.
Brett, Steven, and Zack talk in-depth (water pun!) about Abzu and how they're some of the only people in the world that think it's not the best game ever.
Destructoid editors Brett Makedonski, Darren Nakamura, Kyle MacGregor, and Steven Hansen discuss Starbound, Soylent, regretful 10/10 review scores, Harambe, Matt Duffy's cat, bad Italian food, living in outer space, and Kyle's departure from Dtoid.
While the Kyle's away, the rest of the guys talk about sex toys. Also, their least favorite games they've had to review during their time in the gaming press.
On this episode, Dtoid editors Brett, Darren, Kyle, and Steven discuss some of their favorite underappreciated games of the PS3-Wii-Xbox 360 era.
On this week's episode of Podtoid, the gang chats about Pokémon Go, JNCO pants, the NES Classic Mini, and whether or not the Nintendo 64 has more than a handful of games that are worth playing.
Destructoid editors Zack Furniss, Steven Hansen, Brett Makedonski, and Darren Nakamura make their best guesses at what surprises E3 2016 holds.
Darren returns to Podtoid to tell us about his adventures at MomoCon, an anime convention in Atlanta, Georgia -- home of Major League Baseball's Barves.
Destructoid editors Steven Hansen, Brett Makedonski, and Zack Furniss have a round-table discussion about the new Doom game from Bethesda and id Software.
The Podtoid gang discusses Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan, pre-E3 judge's week, and other inane topics.
Destructoid editors Kyle MacGregor, Jordan Devore, and Zack Furniss have a round-table discussion about Blizzard's brand-new multiplayer shooter, Overwatch.
The Podtoid crew discuss Mass Effect's new theme park ride, Valkyria Chronicles Remastered, the Uncharted 4- Washington Post review debacle, Maize, This Little War of Mine, and how to properly pronounce the word "pecan."
The Podtoid kids talk Battlefield 1, Call of Duty: Infinity Wardfare, Battleborn, Overwatch, Pokemon Sun and Moon, and more.
Destructoid editors Brett, Darren, Kyle, and Steven talk about Uncharted 4: A Thieves End and other video games.
On this week's Podtoid, the boys have a nice chin wag about Star Fox Zero, Hitman, Severed, the Mirror's Edge Catalyst beta, the Nintendo NX's release window, and the new Zelda's delay, and Harry Potter.
The Podtoid crew discusses the Overwatch pose controversy, the lack of Donut Drake in Uncharted 4, Final Fantasy XV, Stephen's Sausage Roll, and more...
Destructoid editors Jordan Devore, Steven Hansen and Brett Makedonski get together for a chat all about Alan Wake developer's hot new Xbox One and PC game, Qunatum Break.
On this week's Podtoid, Destructoid's own Patrick Hancock joins the usual suspects to discuss Quantum Break, Cockeyes VR, Final Fantasy XV, and how Darren used Animal Crossing to propose to his wife. We also have an interview with Mark Warburton, an associate producer at Traveler's Tales, the studio behind the LEGO games.
The boys are back from GDC and have assembled to discuss their travels, Dark Souls III, that fake-ass Nintendo NX controller leak, the best way to get revenge, tacos (Hard shell or soft shell?), and Darren's bowels.
Now that The Division has been out in the wild for a couple weeks, a few of us Destructoid staffers have convened for a round table about Ubisoft's fancy new shooter.
This week's Podtoid is coming to you straight outta GDC, where ya boys Steven Hansen, Zack Furniss, and Brett Makedonski overdosed on virtual reality, avoided the indie developer strip club party, celebrated Destructoid's 10th anniversary, and maybe did some actual work too.
On this week's show, the Podtoid boys spoil the shit out of The Last of Us (you've been warned), discuss old gaming trends we'd like to see come back, the best games of 2006, video game movie trivia, whether or not Sony has a flagship franchise, Twilight Princess, and Pokemon Red Blue and Yellow.
Friend of the show Hayden Dingman of PCWorld joins the program to discuss Devil Daggers, Darren Nakamura reports about his experience at MAGFest, and Kyle interviews XSEED's Tom Lipschultz about Return to PopoloCrois and game localization.
A lot of the Destructoid staff has been playing Far Cry Primal over the past week, so a few of us decided to get together and have an in-depth discussion about Ubisoft's new action game.
The gang talks about Fire Watch, the best Nintendo handhelds, and jobs for Pokemon a la Detective Pikachu.
The gang talks A Boy and His Blob, fighting games (Street Fighter V, Nitroplus Blasterz, EVO), Mojang's new game Cobalt, games in our digital libraries we want to get rid of, which current generation console is best, and a trivia game about whether certain titles are football-related or gay porn movies.
This week, the Podtoid cabal is joined by our dear friend Hayden Dingman of PC World fame to discuss lovely games like The Witness, Rise of the Tomb Raider, and not so lovely games like Bombshell.
Podtoid is back with another 56 minutes of witty banter spanning lovely topics like The Big Short, Hollywood racism, unwanted Steam gifts, Darren's grandma, Lost Odyssey, Oxenfree, The Witness,Destiny, Donski's bizarre yearning for a Guitar Hero remaster, and other things too, probably.
On this, the latest episode of Destructoid's weekly video game podcast, we learn about Brett's criminal history, Jonathan Blow's social skills, why Gone Home is the best/worst game/not game of all time, a necrophiliac kangaroo, trigger warnings, the origins of miso ramen, and much, much more.
On this episode of Podtoid, Uncle Darren regales the podcast with some amazing stories.
On this episode of Destructoid's weekly advice show, the Podtoid boys answer your burning questions and give out great advice.
Destructoid editors Kyle MacGregor and Brett Makedonski are joined by PCWorld games reporter and sex expert Hayden Dingman to answer listener questions and give advice.
On this episode of Destructoid's video game podcast, the Podtoid boys return from Korea and Canada to discuss their adventures, Downwell, what sorts of spread are most delicious on toasted bread, and the latest hottest games releasing this holiday season
Also, horse cocks.
On this episode of Podtoid, the gang chats about Fallout 4 again, Blizzard's Overwatch, StarCraft II, Rise of the Tomb Raider, not Steam machines, bad Pokemon puns, and Spectre 007.
Destructoid Managing Editor Jordan Devore and PCWorld's Hayden Dingman join the program to discuss the most-anticipated game of the year, Bethesda's Fallout 4.
Halo 5 is the Star Wars of video games, also it is about abducting children and making their parents very sad. We learn all this and more on the latest episode of Podtoid!
On this week's episode, Double Fine renaissance man Greg Rice joins the program to discuss the studio's Day of the Devs event and other topics both Double Fine and not Double Fine-related, including how Double Fine scored the rights to remaster classic LucasArts games, Halo 5, and playtesting Guitar Hero.
Destructoid's Kyle MacGregor, Steven Hansen, and Darren Nakamura are joined by PCWorld's Hayden Dingman to discuss the latest news in the world of video games: the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer and Back to the Future Part II.
On this episode freelance journalist and author Phil Owen joins the program to discuss his new book, WTF is Wrong With Video Games, which "sets out to lay bare all the fundamental issues with games, and the industry that makes them, that are holding this burgeoning medium back from fulfilling its true potential as interactive storytelling art." We also chat about the skate and pop-punk scene of the 1990s, as well as Darren Nakamura's intense passion for Tommy Hilfiger-brand clothing.
Destructoid editors Brett Makedonski and Steven Hansen recount tales from their adventures in Japan for Tokyo Game Show 2015.
Destructoid editors Kyle MacGregor, Darren Nakamura, Steven Hansen, and Brett Makedonski are joined by PCWorld's Hayden Dingman to discuss Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom pain, Apple's recent announcements, and the latest news in the world of video games.
Destructoid editors Kyle MacGregor, Brett Makedonski, Darren Nakamura, and Steven Hansen discuss Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, PAX Prime, and the latest news in the world of video games.
Kyle MacGregor, Darren Nakamura, Brett Makedonski, and Steven Hansen discuss the recently announced Resident Evil 2 Remake, Volume, Rare Replay, Everybody's Gone to the Rapture, Tales from the Borderlands, and Gears of War: Ultimate Edition.
The Podtoid boys are once again joined by PCWorld's games guru Hayden Dingman to discuss Gamescom, TIME's awful Palmer Luckey VR cover, PAX, rocket league, JRPGs, and other things too, probably.
Metroid Prime: Blast Ball mastermind Zack Furniss joins the Podtoid crew to discuss the abomination he has created and where he went wrong in life.
Kyle, Brett, and Steven return from E3 to provide #analysis on all the press conferences and hot games at this year's show. Also, Naku-chan shows up at some point. And the Podtoid crew discuss Rocksteady's Batman: Arkham Knight, BBQ, and Ashton Kutcher.
It's the calm before the storm, so to speak. The Dtoid staff is descending upon Los Angeles for this week's trade show -- but we decided to record a little something before jetting off to sunny Southern California for a week of videogames and binge drinking. Listen in as Destructoid's Steven Hansen, Laura Kate Dale, and Kyle MacGregor prophecize E3 2015.
The Podtoid gang is back to discuss important world affairs like whether The Lord of the Rings films are better than the books, Fallout 4, the virtues of mayonaise, and Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night.
Brett, Kyle, Steven, and Darren talk Assassin's Creed Chronicles, Star Wars Battlefront, JRPGs, Titan Souls, and ARBY'S.
Shovel Knight developer Yacht Club Games' Nick Wozniak and Ian Flood join the Podtoid cast to talk about the game coming to PSN and Xbox One and other things too, probably.
Destructoid staffers Kyle, Laura, Brett, and Darren discuss recent Nintendo news, Bloodborne, Assassin's Creed Chronicles, and the death of PlayStation Home.
Destructoid staffers Steven Hansen, Kyle MacGregor, Brett Makedonski and Laura Dale discuss Life is Strange, The Order 1886, Brett's amiibo obsession, and Swedish brawls.
Also, hoopin' of course!
After a prolonged absence, Jonathan Holmes, Caitlin Cook, and Conrad Zimmerman catch up and talk about some of the interesting games they saw at PAX East. Plus, discussion of Batman cartoons and the beginnings of an tropical regime take root. Music by DST.
This week on Podtoid, we talked extensively about video games, as well as Cheech & Chong, Tim Schafer, and Macauley Caulkin. But we also suffered some major technical difficulties, so we lost about an hour of the conversation. We pressed on regardless, but then got even weirder technical difficulties. Podtoid is Jonathan Holmes, Caitlin Cooke, Conrad Zimmerman, Andy Dixon, and Max Scoville.
Here we are again, my darlings. This week, Max Scoville, Jonathan Holmes, and Conrad Zimmerman discuss getting old, The Offspring, the collapse of society in the coming decades, and the fact that Spider-Man was touched as a child by a man named Skip. No, for real. Also, video games are mentioned briefly.
After a longer-than-normal hiatus, the gang is back together this week to discuss Max's trip to Japan, Jonathan's old dirty magazines, Caitlin's casting choices for The Last of Us movie, and Conrad's beard compatibility.
This week on Podtoid, Max Scoville, Conrad Zimmerman, and Andy Dixon warn about the dangers of consuming prescription drugs intended for your parents. Plus, talk about the reaction to King's unsavory trademark actions, Double Fine's Amnesia Fortnight jam, and Jazzpunk.
This week on Podtoid, Jonathan Holmes, Conrad Zimmerman, Andy Dixon, and Caitlin Cooke discuss their latest gaming experiences, including Conrad playing Awesomenauts, Caitlin's obsession with The Price Is Right, Andy Dixon's daughter's shocking rudeness, and Jonathan Holmes' landlord's dying cat, and of course, dog maulings. Unfortunately, Max Scoville is MIA after heading south of the border to flee overdue childsupport payments.
This week on Podtoid, Jonathan Holmes is once again dead in a chemical fire, so it's just Conrad Zimmerman, Andy Dixon, and Max Scoville. The gang discusses forklift missions, sex, babies, Spider-Man and his Amazing Friends, and The Fugees' breakthrough 1996 hip-hop album "The Score."
This week's gritty post-apocalyptic Podtoid is only Max, Conrad, and Caitlin, as they discuss The Last Of Us, BioShock, beards, how Troy Baker doesn't have a beard, the Metal Gear Solid 2 ice bucket, and Max's limited edition Jazz Punk vacuum cleaner.
This week, Caitlin Cook joins us via Jonathan Holmes' pet dog "Air-Bud" to discuss the cultural importance of Battletoads, Oxycontin use in the 90s,Senran Kagura lore and subtlety, anus chocolates, and probably some other stuff that vaguely pertains to video games. Podtoid is Andy Dixon, Jonathan Holmes, Max Scoville, and Conrad Zimmerman.
Like a disgusting, vulgar Phoenix, Podtoid once again rises from its feculent ashes. This time around, the roster consists of Max Scoville, Conrad Zimmerman, Jonathan Holmes, and Andy Dixon. Join them as they discuss Witchers, big crabs, Molemen, facial hair, and very briefly... video games.
It's the Halloween special, and the gang resurrects a long-dead friend -- MAX SCOVILLE! Yes, the former Podtoid co-host Dtoid Show star is back ... and he may be a regular fixture. He joins the group to discuss Val Kilmer's Halloween Haunting, Ron Perlman's chrome cock, and whether Jonathan Holmes would look good dressed as Aqualung.
As if that wasn't enough, we avoid discussing Arkham Origins, pay tribute to Lou Reed, and do all sorts of Halloween fun times. We also celebrate the darker holiday known as Kevinween. Oooooh!
On this week's episode, the gang opens an authentic Vietnamese restaurant with Jonathan "Lucky Dragon" Holmes' genuine recipes, while Willem Dafoe suffers a nipple-flavored curse at the hands of Brad Dourif. Elsewhere, there is talk of Aliens, Surface Pros, and Splatterhouse.
Also, Jonathan is totally arrogant and obsessive, and that's why nobody should listen to Podtoid!
On this week's Podtoid, the gang opens Boston's best fetish dungeon, Jonathan Holmes preserves the sperm of the greatest living human, Paul Stanley encourages his friends, and stalkers get stalked by stalkers who stalk stalkers. Oh, and Jonathan Holmes becomes Edwunk Clunken, star of an all-new Twilight saga!
As if that wasn't enough, we manage to talk about Watch Dogs, and some other game things. Most importantly, we shake it like Prince!
Danny Baranowsky is in the house, back with the Podtoid gang by popular demand. The game composer is on hand to talk about Jonathan going face-down-ass-up, Conrad pottering about in the garden, and Julia Child scaring children with a penis ghost. Oh, what fun.
There's also loads of talk about what exactly is wrong with Beyond, NES games, and videogame music stuff!
On this week's Podtoid, Jonathan Holmes finally breaks bad, but not before he runs the sexiest dog hotel you ever did see! Elsewhere, Willem Dafoe goes to Heaven and meets a saucy Dolly Parton, while MANY OTHER THINGS HAPPEN!
There's also some sly hintings at the Pokermans, and other game stuff I can't remember because it's game stuff.
It is an experimental new Podtoid, as this week we recorded the questions segment live! Yes, the question part of the show was broadcast online and we answered queries in REAL TIME! It went of surprisingly well, too.
Elsewhere, Jonathan Holmes because the villainous rogue, Dandy Snuff, and also gave us a glimpse into the ghastly circus that is ALL mental hospitals. There was talk of Tingle's little penis, Grand Theft Auto V's torture fun, and cossacks. So many cossacks.
It's the satire special of Podtoid this week. To celebrate Grand Theft Auto V, we're having Jonathan Holmes commit hate crimes in Boston ... ironically! Elsewhere, Willem Dafoe thinks back on a fine luncheon, Holmes becomes everybody's Asian girlfriend (while also being a murderer), and there's a brand new safe word invented for the show. Suds me up with soap and foam, please!
As if that wasn't enough, there's some chat about GTA V reviews, the Ouya's recent silliness, and the similarities between gaming and religion!
Jonathan Holmes attempts a PS Vita fillibuster but is foiled by plans to burn all his possessions, waterboard him with gasoline, and force him to perform gratuitious sexual acts on amphibians in the name of musical theater.
That said, some game talk does squeak out. Jim reveals how he got harassed over Grand Theft Auto V, the GTA series as a whole is compared to Animal Crossing, and Jonathan manages to say something about that bloody PS Vita TV thing. Just a little bit. Just a little.
Jim is sick with the PAX flu, but still forced himself to deliver a steaming bag of degradation and filth. This week, the gang discusses what they did at PAX, plans for future PAX attendance (or non-attendance), and the prospects of Jonathan Holmes becoming an impressive luchadore with the help of his backdoor pinata.
As if that wasn't enough, OTHER THINGS ARE SAID!
On this week's pre-PAX Podtoid, the gang gear up for their next-day traveling, mostly by talking about Ben Affleck, and why the sorcerous Val Kilmer is the Once and Future Batman. There's also discussion of Jonathan lifting his toga to show us his crotchless panties, and a very special song for a very special boy.
As if that wasn't enough, there's confusion over what Podtoid is doing at PAX Prime, there's debate over the Nintendo 2DS, there's a bit of talk about Wonderful 101 and the Nvidia Shield, and WayForward decides to troll the question segment.
On this week's Podtoid, Jonathan invites you all to a PAX Prime Precum Picnic, Boston hosts a Renaissance Faire full of vomit, poison, and filthy oral sex, and Jim takes out his feelings of maltreatment on others. He also recounts his stresses of breaking embargoes and staying awake until the stupid hours.
As if that wasn't enough, there's plenty of sensual chat about Divekick, the big Gamescom nonsense, and at least one other thing!
It's a sleep Podtoid today! The gang is overworked and not too rested, but they squeeze some chat out of the bag to talk about Jonathan's torture funtime, drug dealers from the 1980s, and the day a bodybuilder had sex with her chipmunk boyfriend. That is so much fun, all that.
We also chat about Saints Row IV, Animal Crossing, and a load of other guff. Sleeeeeeepy!
On this week's show, the gang become the Flava Flav to Phil Collins' Public Enemy, Jonathan Holmes stars in a spiritual successor to Despicable Me, a verbal bangin' contract is hashed out, Willem Dafoe coaches the genitals, and a child's life is on the line when The Prophecy is reenacted in Boston.
Elsewhere, Jim tries to avoid discussing Mario & Luigi: Dream Team, Saints Row's inconsistent confidence is discussed, and Waluigi gets a little dose of recognition. All these things, and a drinking game, are yours to enjoy!
On this week's spiffy Podtoid, the gang discusses the noble history of chungus, and how Jonathan Holmes' chunghole makes for the perfect coconut drinking experience. We also discuss a dark future in which Reggie Fils-Aime becomes a literal lord of flies, and Willem Dafoe takes on a daring new role with his radical penis.
As if that wasn't enough, we chat about the Wii U sales performance, Phil Fish, and Saints Row. Oh, and that silly old Trent Reznor!
On this week's Podtoid, we're forced to talk about videogames because Jim didn't come up with any half-baked ideas. Nevertheless, we still get to enjoy Jonathan's new Kickstarter idea in which our intrepid hosts will bump their bare butts together for an egregious sum of money. Also, brain parties!
Earthbound gets talked about, as does Mercenary Kings. We chat about the feud between Phil Fish and Kevin Dent, while also basking in the glow that is Tonetta. Yay Podtoid!
It's a shorter Podtoid this week, but we pack a lot of those ca-RAZY belly laffs into the party. We get not one, but TWO Gordon Ramsay television pitches. We get not one, but TWO Willem Dafoe movie pitches. We get to hear about how Jonathan Holmes saved a man from jail. We get to hear criticism of the 1985 Transformers movie far too long after the fact. We get to hear about fans sending in dick pics. It's amazing!
There's also some chat regarding Dynasty Warriors 8, and why the ladies love themselves some Sengoku Basara. Oh God, it's ALL TOO GOOD!
On this week's almighty Podtoid, the Matt Borealis saga reaches its ghastly conclusion, Eliza Dushku plans to go see Pacific Rim with a Cherry Coke, and chickens are eaten for terrifying purposes. Also, Jonathan Holmes begins the arduous and arcane process of becoming an eternal lich.
Elsewhere, we chat about Smash Bros. and Evo, as well as the Wii U's attempts to gain relevance, and Nintendo's fight against importing. Oh what FUNNY FUN FUN!
On this week's majestic Podtoid, Jonathan Holmes becomes the new face of Hollywood by starring in a V for Vendetta sequel AND appearing as spunky ghosts in horror films. Jim reboots He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, while Bono Vox joins the fight to get David Boreanaz to become Matt Borealis.
As if that wasn't enough (and it is), the gang chats about Zelda being playable in more games, Microsoft's potential future Xbox head, and Double Fine being silly with money. So much fun!
On this week's majestic Podtoid, Jonathan Holmes stars in the new hit TV series Soda Baby, we discuss the increasingly controversial David Boreanaz/Matt Borealis situation, and Willem Dafoe offers his hexed penis in the name of medical healing. It's a wonderful thing.
Elsewhere, we bag on Ride to Hell: Retribution, discuss the Ouya, and chat a bit about Animal Crossing. All this and more, only on Podtoid!
This week's Podtoid is naturally led by the megaton announcement of Microsoft's Xbox One DRM removal policies. Be amazed at how we can talk about it without getting all smug! There's also plenty of obligatory post-E3 talk, and the all-important plan to crown Jonathan Holmes the king of the expo. Elsewhere, the Pikmin do a secret naughty on Jonathan's body.
There's also talk of Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z, Killer Is Dead, Metal Gear Solid 5, and so much bloody more!
On this week's Podtoid, Jonathan Holmes finally stands trial for perverse rebellion, Gordon Ramsay becomes the Kitchen Gladiator, and the gang discusses censoring itself for network television. Elsewhere, Holmes muses on penis aging, and then becomes a medieval apothecary to cure Olde Boston Towne.
Of course, we couldn't not discuss The Last of Us, and touch upon Animal Crossing: New Leaf. All that and more awaits thee!
Jonathan Holmes has very real butt trouble in this week's episode, but that doesn't mean he gets it gently. Instead, Dr. Sterling uses his poopology degree to try and diagnose the problem, before Holmes is whisked away to be the living prisoner of an underground time capsule, where he shall know a new god. Elsewhere, the gang gets caught up reading some of the most horrific sounding sex game descriptions. It's really horrible.
Also, Xbox One gets talked about a little more, a choice is made between Magneto and Anita Sarkeesian, and something about Fire Emblem.
On this week's UNITED Podtoid, the gang celebrates and praises the announcement of the Xbox One. Only joking! It's tormented and mocked and stretched cruelly upon the Lust Gurney. Microsoft discussion dominates a lot of the chat, but there's time to discuss Jonathan Holmes' transformation into Street Fighter's favorite anti-terrorist mutant, and there's even a brand new Willem Dafoe movie pitch!
Elsewhere, there's a bit of talk about indie games, polygons, and voice actors. What fun!
On this week's very steamy episode, Sterling becomes acquainted with Belladonna's Bitch Fist, a man in hospital demands to know where his foreskin is, and Gordon Ramsay rescues a restaurant with the power of a big ol' dildo.
As if that wasn't enough, the gang also chats up a storm about sexy Hawken posters, and Namco Bandai's questionable marketing decisions with Dark Souls 2. All that and more, only on Podtoid!
On this week's juicy edition of Podtoid, Jonathan Holmes is in line to become a warrior of bone and a lord of flies. Gordon Ramsay tells lies and betrays those who rely upon him. Country music gets the taste of semen it has craved for so long. Also, flans.
Elsewhere, there's chat about Penny Arcade and its latest wacky Kickstarter shenanigans, Dr. Love is in session, and some videogame things of stuff!
On this week's suggestive Podtoid, the gang chats about Bailey Jay, essing a mean dee, and the discomfort that comes from saying certain damp words. Jonathan Holmes also becomes head chef at a brand new restaurant, The Dicfriends is the hottest new kid's TV show, and we unveil a brand new feature -- TV Pitches for Gordon Ramsay.
At one point, a videogame is mentioned, as is Dungeons & Dragons. So that's enough gaming content.
On this week's Podtoid, Jonathan Holmes ushers in the New Holy Roman Empire with the aid of deadly plants, Telly Salavas is given an overdue celebration, and two men have sex because of a necklace filled with blood.
Elsewhere, we chat about Iwata becoming CEO of Nintendo America, we discuss the tarnished glory of Zool and Cool Spot, and there's some chat about whatever crap Microsoft's gonna shove down our faces on May 21. All this and more, only on Podtoid!
On this week's show, Jonathan Holmes eats cake while a man poses nude for his amusement, Jim Sterling becomes an alchemist with an anal cauldron, and Conrad Zimmerman gets nasty on Nintendo. Elsewhere, Willem Dafoe is a lazy comedian as well as a fried food devil, and Simon LeBon proves himself almost as problematic as Trent Reznor. His thinks the ocean is poisoned by the liberals!
As if that wasn't enough, we have talk about the Link to the Past sequel, Earthbound, Grasshopper Manufacture and many other things! Oh Christ, it's so acceptable!
Jim's sick this week, and there's only one cure -- Dr. Holmes' special chicken soup! Elsewhere, we talk about the passing of smelly Margaret Thatcher, we chat about BioShock Infinite's successes and failures, but mostly talk about semen. Lots and lots of talking about it. With a little bit of hardcore pornography.
Also, Windows 8, the PS Vita's indie love, and jizz.
Conrad's back! The Charmed Ones are in full effect to talk about Conrad's new house, as well as Jim's similarities to Garth Marenghi. Elsehwere, Jonathan Holmes both stars in a sexy rock opera and becomes mayor of Fellatio Town, and the gang talks over some of the most notable game industry April Fool jokes.
As if that wasn't enough, we reminisce about LucasArts games, talk about interesting PC titles such as Evoland, discuss an aborted Willem Dafoe movie pitch, AND deal with Trent Reznor's "hilariously" ironic texts. That fiend.
Conrad is moving house, so Jon and Jim hold the fort to give us a Podtoid about PAX East, human turds, and an erotic new take on The DuckTales game. As if that wasn't enough, there's some hot chat on secret societies, and why Jonathan should become The Predator.
We also unveil JonCon East and its Tuna Boxing competition, Trent Reznor resurrects a tired meme, and The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct isn't very good. Also, Dive Kick!
On this week's protesting Podtoid, the crew laments having to record a show on time due to people insisting things be organized, Elizabeth Berkley is absolutely perfect, and Jonathan Holmes hosts a butt auction. As usual, Trent Reznor is up to his old tricks, and there's a moment of revelation as cum tributes threaten the peace.
Elsewhere, there's some talk about The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct, PAX East violence, and some game from the Katamari people that Jonathan's in love with.
On this week's Popetoid, the gang tries its hand at hilarious topical humor ... and naturally fails. Jonathan Holmes also becomes not one, but TWO professional wrestlers, and learns the ancient art of cum tributes. As if that wasn't enough, Trent Reznor lies in wait with a peanut taunt, and someone stole fizzy lifting drink.
As far as game talk goes, there's chat about Don't Starve, Ridiculous Fishing, and some minor teases about Lego City Undercover. Wow, what a show!
It's a laid back episode this week. People are tired, stressed, but keen to talk shop! Sim City gets the savaging it deserves, while Trent Reznor's up to his ol' texting tricks. Elsewhere, Jim's ludicrous PC problems are fully detailed, and there's a debate over the merits of testicles.
So here's your Podtoid that you kept bloody asking for! Eat it up.
On this week's Podtoid, we get TWO Willem Dafoe movie pitches -- a sequel to The 40-Year-Old Virgin and an all-new tale of betrayal and monkey poo. Elsewhere, Jim's started getting overly familiar texts from Tent Reznor, and Jonathan Holmes has a bizarre encounter with that man who sung the song about a semi-charmed kind of life.
The gang also discusses gamers' attachment to videogame executives, the weird secrecy surrounding the game industry, and a few residual issues regarding a certain game we're all sick of hearing about. All this and more, only on Podtoid!
On this week's post-PS4 episode of Podtoid, the gang naturally discusses the PlayStation 4. The games, the hardware, and the online plans are all analyzed and talked about, almost as if this were a videogame podcast. Elsewhere, Chickenscratch O'Hoolihan has a problem with the pig milker, and Jonathan Holmes unites 20,000 hardcore members.
As if that wasn't enough, there's a little wrap-up talk on Colonial Marines, a brief chat about Ad Blocker, and MANY OTHER THINGS!
On this week's mournful Podtoid, the fate of Aliens: Colonial Marines is lamented and there's only one person to blame -- Jonathan Holmes, who shirked his duty and let Uncle Ben die. Outside of that, the gang puts on a dark performance of Disney's Brave, and Conrad lets Curt Cobain really, REALLY have it. Also, is Jonathan the new Charlie Brown? Time will tell.
Elsewhere, we talk about videogame success and whether we need a new generation, but just totally went off on Colonial Marines a lot. Also, hairy business!
On this week's high octane Podtoid, the gang decides to cash in on Jurassic Park, we find sordid new uses for glow sticks, and Jonathan Holmes become Breakfast Boy to the delight of an American TV icon. Oh, and we discuss the ramifications of a Podtoid fan one day murdering him. Because that'd be terrible.
Elsewhere, there's an early taste of the Ken's Rage 2 review, we talk about Next Xbox and its rumored online plans, there's grudging chat concerning Borderlands 2's racial controversy, and loads more.
On this week's Podtoid, the gang ponders the conglomeration of Disney and opens a planitarium to ponder the nature of the universe and give homeless men some honest work. We also chat about how pretty the Hitman Collection is, and angrily flick through a Fire Emblem art book to try and find Jonathan Holmes.
Elsewhere, there's some chat on some videogames and stuff that you can listen to. Why NOT listen to it?
On this week's Podtoid, we have a bumper length episode, and loads of tidy chat! We discuss Victorian punishments for an ungrateful Jonathan, we become ghosts for hire with magic ghostly bricks, and a Kickstarter is formed in a bid to professional reenact Billy Squire music videos.
As if that wasn't enough, there's loads of talk about the THQ property auction, plenty of analysis on Nintendo Direct's announcements, as well as assorted praise for Animal Crossing, Tokyo Crash Mob, Ni no Kuni, and Euro Truck Simulator 2!
This week's Podtoid mixes hot debate with hot milk, as we take a trip to the Dirty Diary, answer a listener's call to reduce our gay content, and open a new museum in which Jonathan Holmes saves the Human League from horny scarecrows. We do not reduce our gay content. Not for any man.
Elsewhere, we chat it up over The Old Republic's same-sex planet love, Dead Island's bikini corpse, and DmC: Devil May Cry's saucy review. Oh, and do look forward to a debuting Willem Dafoe movie pitch from Conrad!
On this week's Podtoid, it seems Jonathan Holmes can't help breaking the anus embargo conceived for his own benefit! Elsewhere, he becomes a Highlander, and eats feces in the name of charity and Hideki Kamiya. There's also a new Willem Dafoe movie pitch involving dancing cats. It's all the rage!
As if that wasn't enough, there's plenty of chat converning Pokemon X and Y, as well as a right royal roasting of the Nintendo 64 and GoldenEye 007. All this and too much more, only on Podtoid!
It's a brand new year, and Podtoid is back with a brand new world of delights! We kick off with Jonathan's newest persona, Freaky Constantina, we learn how to properly get crackheads to clean up their habit, and we officially form the Foot Clan of Boston! As if that wasn't enough, Willem Dafoe tackles a town of spiders in his latest movie role.
Elsewhere, we chat about whether or not 2012 was a bad year for videogames, The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct AND the brand new Podtoid Wiki! All this and more, only on Podtoid!
It's the last Podtoid of the year, and that means the gang has cracked open the booze to record a drunken episode. For some reason, Anal Siege was a popular episode last year, so this year we present the chungus-flavored sequel!
I'll be honest, at the time of writing, your ol' pal Jim is still drunk as buggered frig, so I can't recall what we talked about. Something about anuses, and post-Christmas talking. God, this podcast was full of things of regret.
It's the Christmas special Podtoid! Join the gang as it discusses the nightmarish yuletide offerings of the California Raisins, the existential crisis that occurs when Jonathan becomes a mall Santa, and the REAL story of Jesus Christ, who spake his words unto thee!
Also, there's talk of Resident Evil 6's "disappointing" sales, controversy surrounding The War Z, and idiots talking rubbish about gaming's relationship to real-life violence. All this and more, only on a very Christmassy Podtoid!
On this week's Podtoid, the gang discusses slavery, a new way to filter our anal gustings, and the filming of dead birds on a Mississippi beach. Also, we chat about board games, including Betrayal at House on the Hill, which is a pretty rad little game!
Elsewhere, there is talk of SEGA's unpopularity and Capcom's embracing of fan-made games. There are also impressions of the highly promising Rayman Legends, and stern critique of the ways in which games are priced. All this and more, ONLY on Podtoid!
On this week's socially responsible Podtoid, Jonathan Holmes becomes the heroic face of Boston's biggest anti-drug campaign, Conrad becomes a journeyman scholar of the anus, and Morrisey's secret origins are revealed. There's also a really depressing discussion about dementia, because that's what a podcast is for.
Elsewhere, we chat about more Wii U stuff, Microsoft's strengths and failures with Windows 8, and shed a little light on how to get a job in the industry of saying stuff about game things. All this and more, only on Podtoid!
On a spirited edition of Podtoid, the gang details how David Bowie now lives inside Jonathan Holmes' hoarded anus, the mystery of the Black Dahlia murder is solved, and perhaps the most twisted GameCube commerical idea ever is presented to an unwitting world. Elsewhere, Willem Dafoe stars in a brand new film, Blue Eyes In Your Brown Eye.
As if that wasn't enough, we talk about how the game community can stand to be less abusive, how fans could stand to not be so selfish, and how Sony's arrogance is its undoing. We also check in with the Rabbids Land Miiverse community, as well as look at how the Wii and Xbox 360 succeeded in opposite ways. All this and more is ON THE PODTOID!
It is the Thanksgiving episode of Podtoid, and what a show to be grateful for! Join the gang as they host Val Kilmer's Thanksgiving Family Showdown, laugh until you weep at Batman's smelliest videogame adventure, and question the quandary of butt-smelling etiquette.
As if that's not enough, we chat about how Miiverse is being taken over by Willem Dafoe, how fans love to see Jonathan Holmes in peril, and why Conrad's microphone might kill him. All this and more, on a VERY thankful Podtoid!
On this extra edition of Podtoid, Jim manages to grab Jonathan Holmes while he installs his new Wii U in real-time! Listen to tales direct from the Wii U launch event in New York, listen to New Super Mario Bros. U being played by ACTUAL hands, and even get a rare conversation with Jonathan's wife!
We chat about the major reviews of the day, including Scribblenauts Unlimited, ZombiU, and Tank! Tank! Tank! We discuss Nintendo's bold new online content. We liken Mr. Holmes to a secretary in the 80s. What MORE do you NEED!?
On this week's edition of Podtoid, Jim Sterling finally feels his world crumble as an intense workload breaks his mind. As a result, Jonathan Holmes because the new face of Coca Cola, the Mushroom Kingdom gets multiple endings, and ZombiU asks if you know the definition of insanity.
Elsewhere, we ponder the poetry of a Katy Pervy love doll, have a big ol' chat about Wii U launch games, and even talk about some other things! All this and more, only on Podtoid.
On this week's AMERICAN Podtoid, the gang discusses Mitt Romney's shocking presidential win, and why the game industry is so damn liberal. Plans are also made to cash in on the next Harry Potter movie by opening a genuine school of wizardry, and Willem Dafoe faces off against Brendan Fraser in the shock sequel of our time.
Meanwhile, one of the cast has a Wii U and manages to put off talking about it for an impressive amount of time. Stay tuned for full-on Wii U impressions, as well as some other talk about more game things. Amazing!
It's a spooky Halloween episode! The gang has a proper scary time, talking about Nintendooooaaaah and the Wii-OOOOOH, followed by some lovely Halloween tips for Jonathan Holmes. He will definitely do them, especially all the ones involving poo.
Unfortunately, the ghost at the feast arrives to spoil the Halloween fun, and Jim more or less derails the entire podcast to have an argument with a complete weirdo on Twitter. Sorry about that. It's kind of still fun though, and even spooky if you think about how creepy it is to have a complete stranger claim they've met you many times and know more about you than you do!
Halloweeeeeeeen!
On this week's barnstormer of an episode, Jonathan Holmes pitches an advert for the GameCube that silences even his loudmouthed co-host, we talk about the healing benefits a slimming fecal milkshake, and there's something about wine and anuses. You know, the usual guff.
Elsewhere, we chat about Doritos-sponsored journalism, the benefits of a game that sets its own definition of success, and MANY OTHER GAME THINGS. Sit back, relax, and sit back!
On this week's Podtoid, Jonathan is deemed too heterosexual to enter his own home, Conrad hires assassins to eliminate two rude barbarians, and Jim converts to Christianity to help his 2016 presidential bid. Elsewhere, we have another commercial idea for the GameCube and think longingly about our old friend Samit Sarkar.
As if that wasn't enough, we chat about Ragnarok Odyssey, Doom 3, Retro City Rampage, and compare the Wii to politicians. Oh, what a fun day at the fair!
On this week's edition of Podtoid, Jim gets just tipsy enough to start railing on Peter "It's Not On-Rails" Molyneux, Jonathan Holmes tries to use Satan to sell a Gamecube, and Conrad explains the secret of his never laughing. Also, Retro City Rampage is pretty good, while PC gaming makes everything better.
As if that's not enough, we have semen-drinking and over one hundred hairless hybrid dogs to turn into the world's finest ass-suit. It all makes sense in context. Sort of.
On this week's Podtoid, there's a full house in session, ready to talk about Resident Evil 6, anti-Japanese conspiracies, and game reviewer jerk-off sessions. Also, Peter Molyneux is a mad fantasist, Kinect games torment their users, Rockstar Games don't always strike it lucky and the Denpa Men is apparently not bad.
Naturally, the gang is also thrilled that Jim Sterling is head of Konami PR now, especially Hamza, who is not at all worried about the implications of making baseless claims of employment.
On this week's Podtoid, the gang makes plans for an educational Thanksgiving treat, Jonathan Holmes is called out for his bigotry and intolerance of the working class, and college days are revisited. Oh, the days of marriage proposals, chair slaughter, and hammer threats. It all makes sense in context.
Elsewhere, we talk about Conrad's Tokyo Game Show adventures, the Wii U's win potential, and at least two other videogame things!
Conrad and Hamza are out of town, leaving only the Derptastic Duo to record a Podtoid that involves varnished fecal trinkets and recreations of the torture porn that is Chiller. Also, both the Escapist Expo and the Wii U event were attended and recalled in loving detail, while Willem Dafoe gets offered a new movie role in the film adaptation of Bayonetta.
As if that wasn't enough, we get our chat on with Borderlands 2 and a whole bunch of Wii U games that Jonathan played. Oh, and Reggie Fils-Aime is a purple Pikmin!
On this week's saucy edition of Podtoid, the gang discusses Elton John coming to Mississippi, the answer to the abortion debate, and whether or not Jonathan can have sex using his negative space. Oh the thrill!
We also chat about Fuse, some Nintendo stuff, Super Hexagon, and I NEED A MONSTAH TO CLOBBAH DAT DERE KIRBEH! All this and more, only on Podtoid!
On this week's Podtoid, the gang discusses becoming a post-apocalyptic raider gang, Holmes is employed as a cat, and LIGHTNING RETURNS, GUYS! She returns. Like Solid Snake. Or Hitler. Also, we talk about Gum Job Granny, for the guy who has everything!
Elsewhere, there's some PAX talk, and we announce a new series of Podtoid cartoons that are actually happening. Oh what fun!
On this week's Podtoid, the gang discusses apple racism, the joys of steroid abuse, and a brand new police force that will eradicate Boston's gang warfare problem for good. Also, Justin Bieber tricks women into bad sex, and terrible things are said about diapers. Diapers and Jonathan Holmes.
Elsewhere, Guild Wars 2 gets a thumbs up from the crew, while Sony gets a big thumbs down for its PS Vita shenanigans. All this and more on Podtoid!
On a crazy new episode of Podtoid, the gang talks a lot about gamescom and the wonderful (if sleazy) delights on offer. We also plan out the world's greatest Dragonball Z musical, and enter the wonderful world of anthropomorphic dildo shopping. Yeah ... it's quite a treat for the ears.
There's a whole ton of game talk, and plenty of ribaldry. What more could you need!?
On this week's Podtoid, the gang invents an all-new (and voodoo-flavored) videogame convention, Willem Dafoe becomes the Dragon Tsar of Russia, and Jonathan Holmes is made to read the packaging for an unfortunate Miley Cyrus love doll. Meanwhile, a Dog Daughter is born for our delight.
As if that wasn't enough, we chat about Symphony, Dust: An Elysian Tail and The Last Story. Oh, and did you know you're wrong to call the Wii U controller a tablet? You will find out why in the most frustrated debate ever contrived! All this and more, only on Podtoid.
On this week's Podtoid, the gang discusses smuggling cocaine across the Mexican border, the nefarious pooping habits of Jonathan's new puppy, and whether or not Keanu Reeves is prepared to display his acting chops in Willem Dafoe's new family movie. Also, Conrad got married! Hooray!
Elsewhere, we chat about some videogames ... eventually. Some references are made to Darksiders II, Ululuamamawhateveritscalled, and the ridiculous battle between EA and Zynga. All this and more, only on Podtoid!
On this week's ridiculous podcast of idiocy, the gang discusses reviving the work of America's first serial killer, we chat about how religion and videogames are exactly the same thing, and Jonathan Holmes proudly presents his magical zoo full of fabulous animals. And nudity. And death. Hurrah!
We also celebrate the wedding of Conrad Zimmerman, the badass new indie horror games on PC, the problem with Pokemon and something about videogame related! All this and more, only on Podtoid.
On this week's Podtoid, the gang manages to have a rather spoiler-free discussion of The Dark Knight Rises, a plan is hatched to turn Jonathan Holmes into a real-life Bane, and a nefarious new supervillain stalks the hospitals of Boston. He's got his eyes on the prize, and a scalpel on your balls.
Elsewhere, we chat about Fatal Frame, Russel Crowe's secret appearance in Dead Space 3, and whether or not licking a butt can ever be a good idea. All this and more, only on Podtoid!
On this week's high-octane Podtoid, Jim confesses his horny love for Nightwing, Jonathan Holmes gets a new job selling things to children, and Willem Dafoe plays the central antagonist in a struggle between a man and his ass. We also say some things about the next console generation, and discuss important ways to monetize the show, just like EA.
Speaking of which, THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT YOU BY INTEL! SHOP AT INTEL FOR ALL YOUR INTEL STUFF THANKS!
On this week's Podtoid, the gang opens an exciting new movie theater, turns Jonathan Holmes into the next great superhero, and explores a world in which Willem Dafoe IS the Party Flower. Not only that, but our intrepid hosts encounter a Britney Spears love doll that makes them all free incredibly uncomfortable ... by Podtoid standards, it's pretty grim.
As if that wasn't enough to whet your appetite, we've got discussions on Adventure Time, Heroes of Ruin, and Dyad. It's so much fun you'll want to put eggs up your bum!
On this week's edition of Podtoid, new regular co-host Conrad Zimmerman joins Jim and Jonathan for a rip-roaring round of chat including a moral dilemma involving miniature human poop, the magic words that make any horrible situation okay, and a brand new Willem Dafoe movie pitch that involves steamy romance and eight-legged vocal chords.
Elsewhere, we chat about iPads for a bit, we discuss Resident Evil 6, fondly remember Pikmin 2 and plan to replay that sweet sweet Grandia. We also can't resist slagging off Batman: Arkham Asylum on Wii U again, because that's always fun, and there's rage to be had over the way Square Enix pronounces things. All this and more on Podtoid!
On a very debate-fueled Podtoid, the gang is joined by Conrad Zimmerman to discuss art games, Tokyo drifting, art games, the meaning of Nintendo's words, art games, and art games. Also art games. Art games art games art games.
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On this week's edition of Podtoid, the gang discusses how to build and operate a Wild West saloon/brothel while avoiding the long arm of the law, the sociopathy involved in lying about videogames, and whether or not the Crypt Keeper was deeply unhappy with his life.
Elsewhere, we chat about objectification and Lollipop Chainsaw, the idea of Nintendo putting marketing above creativity, and make ample fun of the rumor that Willem Dafoe might be in Beyond: Two Souls. All this and much more, only on Podtoid!
Podtoid is back from E3 and there are plans to hunt vampire afoot! They are definitely vampires, so don't ever worry about anything you might otherwise think. Elsewhere, we discuss marketing bones to children, and whether or not we focus too much on a certain co-hosts anus.
Plenty of post-E3 discussion is had, including a rating of the "big three" press conferences, the wonder that is Wonderbook, and whether or not Nintendo is selling itself correctly. That, and there's a delicious little bit of commentary concerning touch and motion controls. All this and more, only on Podtoid!
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On an almighty pre-E3 Podtoid speculator, Jonathan Holmes starts to ponder the damaging effect that the podcast has had on his life, while Jim Sterling plans to make him have sex with everything in the ocean. Meanwhile, Hamza Aziz is promised a tube of Pringles a night and there's a brand new segment in which true legal dilemmas are solved once and for all.
Meanwhile, we chat about what we hope to see at E3, we discuss some rubbish about Japanese games, we chat about Platinum Games and we also get hyped for Among the Sleep. All this ... and Fatty Patty ... on your favorite podcast of all time!
On this week's edition of Podtoid, Hamza gets back from Pre-E3 with promises of previews and talk of an MMO joining forces with a SyFy TV show. Yeah, that sounds like the next big thing, right? Also, Diablo III is discussed some more, and we make fun of Kinect again while lamenting Sony's tendency to release things and wander off elsewhere.
Meanwhile, Holmes' house gets redesigned and something something E3 something. Man, we actually talked about games a lot this week.
On an incredibly fecal edition of Podtoid, the gang discusses an awesome Minecraft tribute to Jonathan Holmes' ringpiece, the responsibilities of controlling when another man poops, and a music video in which Jim Sterling melts through a window covered in backdoor clay. What a smelly episode!
Elsewhere, Mary J. Blige makes the ultimate sacrifice, there are three tender love holes, Paranormal Activity comes to Boston. On the game front, we discuss Konami's blacklisting of certain editors, Diablo III, Capcom's latest DLC shenanigans, and probably some other stuff.
What a show!
On this week's edition of Podtoid, the trio discuss holiday activities inspired by Hellraiser, Willem Dafoe's cure for cancer, and the truly annoying thing about gay bestiality websites. If that doesn't sound like the best videogame-themed podcast ever, then you're probably a nice person with a kind heart.
Plenty of game discussion is to be had, however. We talk about the fiscal results for Capcom and Electronic Arts, the joys of Dead Space, and the shared hype for an upcoming Adventure Time title. Also, which Pokemon caused Hamza to have boyhood fantasies? Listen and find out!
For one night only (or every night if you just listen to this every time you go to sleep), Podtoid reunites Anthony Burch, Aaron Linde, Topher Cantler, Brad Nicholson, Jim Sterling, and SHUT UP SAMIT! The Podtoid cast of generations past are back for a special Retro Gaiden edition of Podtoid. How exciting!
On the show, we talk about videogames, which is such a novelty these days. Witcher 2, Minecraft, Assassin's Creed, and Battlefield 3 are put through their paces, because we only talk about the most modern and current titles on this show. Also, the crew relives its favorite Podtoid moments, and makes so much fun of Samit. So much fun.
On the 200TH EPISODE SPECTACULAR, Jonathan Holmes reveals that the world thinks he's a perpetually horny gay man, Hamza Aziz starts to understand the horror he's a part of, and Jim Sterling reveals how he got married. Also, the trio form a rap group and plan a music video involving a heck of a lot of worms, worms, WORMS.
That's not all, however. Max Scoville and Tara Long make cameo appearances, Willem Dafoe's latest pitch gives us a tasty adventure, and WORMS! WORMS! On the games front, we chat about PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale, God of War: Ascension, and something else. OH GOD THE WORMS!
As if that wasn't enough, we have a special announcement. This is just one part of the Podtoid 200 celebrations. Stay tuned for details about a one-off Podtoid reuinion starring the hosts of the last generation! All this and worms, only on Podtoid!
On this week's edition of Podtoid, the gang discusses a multi-goose naked fantasy, plans for the next generation of American Gladiators, and the potential for an interactive fantasy in which you're a bearded old man taking charge of a frightened little girl. It's not a very pleasant episode, really.
We also discuss Sony's potential all-stars battle royale, make fun of Pikmin 2 on the Wii, and ponder whether this is the worst period in gaming's relatively short history. All that and more on Podtoid!
Oh, and we really don't know what's up with Jonathan's bloody microphone levels.
On this week's edition of Podtoid, we graciously welcome Destructoid communications director Hamza "CTZ" Aziz, who will be joining us for at least a few weeks or your money back! This week, we discuss some E3 plans (especially the room arrangements), we get baked into a pizza, and Hamza lets us know how terrible Dragonball Z on Kinect is.
Not only that, but we diss Kinect for a bit, get hyped over Blacklight: Retribution, and find out why Holmes thinks Metal Slug 3 is the most graphically impressive videogame of all time. Oh, that wacky Holmes!
This week, the derptastic duo discusses angry post-PAX controversies as Jonathan Holmes gets himself into trouble. Meanwhile, Jim has a plan to go to the Moon in yet another get-rich-quick scheme, and a British aunt who has no rules watches all the sheep walk by. Oh, what wacky shenanigans!
Also on the show, we get to learn about the latest games from PAX East, FEZ gets praised, and there's something else about some bollocks or other. All this and more, only on Podtoid!
On this week's sly episode of Podtoid, the derptastic duo exploits Jonathan Holmes' penis for fame and fortune, retroactively saves Michael Jackson's life, and discusses human enlightenment through masturbation. Elsewhere, Willem Dafoe is able to make his dreams come true with the power of a scream.
When it comes to videogames, the crew chats about Closure, Spirit Camera, and goes into great length about why you should purchase Lone Survivor. Oh, and David Cage is given some free advice on how to better improve his writing technique.
On this week's Podtoid, the duo discusses S Club 7, the art of grave robbing, and how to talk to people without coming across as a snooty elitist. Also, we devise what may be Willem Dafoe's greatest movie role yet. He'd love it, for sure!
As far as the old games go, there are vague allusions to Aliens: Colonial Marines, Jim challenges Konami to let him direct a new Silent Hill, and a compromise is reached on that whole Mass Effect 3 thing. Also, why the flippin' heck does Jonathan not like Journey? Find out on Podtoid!
This week, the derptastic duo is joined by none other than videogame music man Danny Baranowsky. We discuss his work on Hunger Games, the controversy surrounding The Binding of Isaac, and Danny's history as a composer. It also turns out that this tunesmith is more than capable of getting involved with Podtoid's less ... savory ... discussions.
From atheism to Bill Cosby to sexual deviance and drug intake, there's plenty of ridiculous chatter on offer. It's pretty good stuff, even if Danny is certain his family can never, ever, hear this recording.
This week, the dynamic duo work out a brand new reality show in which Rutger Hauer fights social injustice, and Little Shop of Horrors gets a long overdue behind-the-scenes dissection. Also, Willem Dafoe gets another movie pitch, and then there are some other things.
On the videogame front, Nintendo is deemed the Silent Hill of videogames, Konami gets a dressing down, JRPGs are criticized, and certain indie developers get put in their place. Which game dev can do the impossible and make Jonathan Holmes mad? Listen and find out!
On this week's barnstormer of a Podtoid, Jim Sterling plans Jonathan Holmes' funeral, there's sexual harassment in a hibachi restaurant, indie game developers are accused of hoarding racist propaganda, and Willem Dafoe movie pitches make their sparkling return!
We also discuss Nintendo's decision to refuse The Binding of Isaac, Capcom's latest mess, and try to help a jaded horror fan find a scary game. All this and loads more await you!
On this week's episode of Podtoid, Jim Sterling promotes himself to the position of Jonathan Holmes' personal social worker, we learn the terror of chugging Monster Energy and coffee on an empty stomach, and we chat a little bit about transgenderism. You know, the usual things that a videogame podcast should talk about. Oh, and beef tips. On a commemorative plate.
Games come up a bit, with chatter about the PlayStation Vita, our perfect Adventure Time game, and ... uh, there was something else. You know how it goes.
Yes, the rumors are true. Max Scoville is off to fight in the great war and send Jerry running for the hills. It's going to be his last show for some time, but he definitely saved his best joke for this special little episode. Elsewhere, we chat about bigotry, parenthood, the cultural significance of Ratt and whether or not Juggalos poop in their trousers.
Also, the decadent Lust Gurney fops make their grand return for one convoluted, awkward appearance.
Somewhere we mention videogames. I think we bring up Asura's Wrath and Seaman on the 3DS. Maybe something else, but who cares? Max is dead you idiot!
On a special bonus episode of Podtoid, Eat Sleep Play co-founder and Twisted Metal co-director David Jaffe chats with Jim Sterling on the issue of used games, online passes, and the strained relationship between publishers and consumers. Are gamers being treated like thieves? Is GameStop a villain? Will all this be rendered moot when digital distribution takes hold?
It's a fascinating discussion that provides a lot to think about for all concerned. If you care about videogame consumer issues, this is a podcast you'd do well to listen to!
Thanks to David Jaffe for spending time chatting about the issue, and helping to make a very insightful, interesting podcast.
On a very romantic episode of Podtoid, Jim and Jonathan discuss the difference between humor and racism, as well as best way to deal with offended people. Our heroes also take a look at some of the hottest movies on the PS Vita video store, including such classics as Two Headed Shark Attack, Krull and Evil Bong 3: The Wrath of Bong.
Elsewhere, Twisted Metal and Rhythm Heaven Fever get discussed, there's chat about romance in games, and an unpopular feature makes an unwelcome, half-hearted return. All this and more on Podtoid!
On this week's Podtoid, special sports person Samit Sarkar joins the usual crew for another carnival of stupid garbage. Why is Jonathan Holmes wearing a blanket of cats and why is he suddenly so rich? Is Max Scoville paying his child support? How many Ron Pauls does it take to change a lightbulb? Every single one of those questions is answered this week.
As far as games go, we chat about Double Fine's Kickstarter plan (and present a special Kickstarter deal of our own), some people played with a PS Vita at a preview showing, and there's some boring Mass Effect talk that ruins everybody's day. All this and more on Podtoid!
On this week's all-inclusive Podtoid, the gang talks about Jim's broken back, Max Scoville's professional recording situation, and Jonathan Holmes stabbing his landlord in the name of freedom. We also devote much time to describing anal sex with mothers, and read out some hate mail from a fellow who doesn't like us making fun of men's rights activists.
On the game front, we chat about Mega Man's inclusion in Street Fighter x Tekken, the problem with competitive gaming, and Kingdoms of Amalur's power fantasy chicanery. All this and too much more, only on Podtoid!
This week, Jim Sterling and Jonathan Holmes hold the fort to talk about hit modern musicians like Alien Ant Farm and Jason Donovan. We also chat about the impact of piracy and copyright law, Paula Deen's impact on the videogame industry, and a Predator that glows in the dark.
For something a bit more game-specific, we've got Resident Evil 6, Resident Evil: Revelations and the evolution of the survival horror genre for you to listen at. We manage to discuss it quite a bit before we laugh at more entitled manbabies and invent the world's great board game. The world's GREATEST!
On a lengthy episode of Podtoid, the gang discusses Jurassic Park without the dinosaurs, phone conversations with psychic hamburgers, and reading porn in bomb shelters. We also debut a new weekly feature in which we laugh as Male Rights Activists, we play a round of Jonny Buckaroo, and get erotic with Fern Gully references.
Elsewhere on the show, Kingdoms of Amalur is discussed, while AMY's developers are taken to task for being liars. Oh, and there's something about semen and cock biting. As usual.
On this week's thrilling episode of Podtoid, the gang discuss Hanna-Barbera cartoons, the needlessness of the prequel, and the amazing man that sells Max beer and is obviously a supervillain. We also discuss the hilarious racism in James Bond novels, and get into deep theological territory while discussing whether or not it's okay to have sex with God.
We also chat about AMY being crap, Asura's Wrath being a QTE festival, and Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater. All this and much more, only on Podtoid!
On this week's Podtoid, we get pretty damn vicious about Sandra Bullock, we chat about the ethics of making mental patients fight like pocket monsters, and we chat about how 2012 is going to be a "great year for game journalism." We're pretty sarcastic about that particular sentiment.
There's also yet more talk about the PS Vita, and something about some other videogames.
Despite the festivities, there's also a bit of tragedy. Jonathan Holmes is sick, Max Scoville is bad at sex and Jim Sterling suffers multiple betrayals at the hand of his own industry. Tara Long, however ... Tara trumps them all. You'll have to listen to uncover her fate.
It's a festive edition of Podtoid this week, as Jim Sterling and Jonathan Holmes relax with some drinks and memories of 2011. As we get ourselves increasingly drunk on scotch and vodka, we reminisce about the hatred Capcom received this year, the "doom" of the Nintendo 3DS, the PlayStation Network outage and the already legendary Ocean Marketing kerfuffle.
An alarming amount of time is devoted to the sexual harrassment of Jonathan, with lurid descriptions of impromptu holiday anal sex. We also chat about shrimp poop, a new TV show starring a man called Cool Christmas, and what we got for our yule gifts. All this and more, only on Podtoid!
On this week's episode of Podtoid, we are finally brave enough to say the things about Elton John that have needed to be said for a long time. We also talk about how Jonathan Holmes discovered pedophilia in the thirties, how to seduce Max Scoville, and make only the briefest of references of Christmas.
In terms of game discussion, we chat about Destructoid's game of the year, Portal 2, pick some upcoming favorites of 2012 and chat about the PlayStation Vita's chances of commercial success. All this and much, much more are yours to enjoy in Podtoid.
On a fun-stuffed Podtoid, the gang (minus Tara) whines about whiners, discusses the pointlessness of the VGAs, and examines the potential of the PlayStation Vita. Elsewhere, Jonathan Holmes has to be told what Dungeon Keeper is, while Max Scoville receives a special book about men having baths with boys.
Not to mention, another installment of everybody's favorite advice-and-sexual-abuse segment, and way loads more. Hooray!
This week, the crew is joined by Destructoid News Editor Conrad Zimmerman to discuss Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, the North American release of Xenoblade Chronicles and maybe one other videogame thing. Naturally, we spend far more time talking about how crap Donnie Darko is and how much Jonathan Holmes resembles Voldemort, The Chameleon, and anything else that's bald or lacks facial features.
On top of all this, we see a new chapter of the weekly installment that I refuse to write in text, and talk about the moral ramifications of eating Santa Claus' dead body. Oh, that Podtoid!
On this week's edition of Podtoid, we chat about the latest bit of review drama, as well as return to yet more Skyrim chatter. There's also a rather nice little discussion on why the Wii would have been the very best HD console on the market, and why the games we typically think of as representing HD aren't doing a good job of it.
Don't worry though, it's not all game talk. We learn about psychotic countertransference in a terrible new segment, we find out that a guru is selling handwritten books alongside lotion, and we get sexy with cartoon bats. Also, poor Max Scoville is feeling quite sick, so wish him well!
On this week's edition of Podtoid, the gang discusses 3D movies, the greatness of Rutger "The Rut" Hauer, and the difficulty Max would have if he was a woman. We also chat about Plague Dogs, attempt to impress Jon Stewart with satire, and get all political while talking about SOPA.
Elsewhere, Serious Sam 3: BFE becomes a topic of discussion while the state of platform games is a hot issue. Oh, and Jonathan Holmes may perform the most racist act Podtoid has ever seen ... which is pretty exceptional!
On this week's salty edition of Podtoid, we discuss the meaning of dreams, the nature of the Twilight series, and whether or not Max is in serious trouble for disturbing his neighbors while recording the show. We also get scientific with a deep study of Capgras syndrome and lament the disappointment of the "Year of Threes."
Of course, it wouldn't be Podtoid without some Skyrim talk, and we dedicate plenty of time to Metal Gear Solid as well. All this and loads more shall be discussed!
Max Scoville is out this week, but we still have plenty to talk about, and most of it focused on videogames. We discuss the utterly pathetic "controversy" surrounding Destructoid's Modern Warfare 3 review, and chat in-depth about Skyward Sword, Skyrim and Super Mario 3D Land.
Of course, it wouldn't be Podtoid if we didn't veer off the subject, so enjoy us pitching a sequel to To Catch A Predator, listen as we chat about what a man from GamePro said on the Internet once, and ask the all-important question ... is Jim Sterling real?
On a particularly rambunctious episode of Podtoid, the gang discusses how nature documentaries exploit death to get rich, how to deal with rock stars marrying children, and how delicious Ant Honey can be secured at your local grocery store.
We also spend time discussing our early experiences with Skyrim review copies, detail where Skyward Sword is headed and criticize Nintendo again. As if that wasn't enough, we make fun of idiots who hate conflicting opinions and reveal the winners of our Aliens: Infestation contest!
On this week's episode of Podtoid, we get incredibly sassy, Max comes up with the perfect description of the Kirby series, and we introduce a brand new weekly segment called, "Is This Drug Alright?" Trust me when I say that this section is going to catch on like wildfire, and all the kids will love it.
Also, we are running a really cool contest in which five listeners can each win a copy of Aliens: Infestation and a badass framed lenticular image of a Xenomorph attacking a Marine. Listen to the show and learn how to win it, but make sure you do so by next Tuesday!
On this week's episode of Podtoid, we demand that Jonathan Holmes stop being so filthy, we solve the Eskimo crisis, we come up with better names for female impersonators and Max tells us about his comic book superhero, Mystery Woman. Elsewhere, heartwarming stories about dead animals and men who blame head injuries on women.
On the game front, much time is dedicated to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and there's a bit of Skyward Sword stuff in there too. You can hear the game discussion if you listen very carefully.
On this week's show, an intrepid listener informs us that Tara Long is a hermaphrodite, Jonathan Holmes tattoos Internet shock pictures on his body, and Max and Jim talk about their inability to get diagnosed with mental problems. Meanwhile, solvent abuse and Whoopi Goldberg are made light of for your amusement.
As far as games go, we talk about The Darkness II and Aliens: Infestation, not to mention Mass Effect III's controversial online mode and X-Men: Destiny's complete crapness. All this and more on the latest Podtoid!
Podtoid is back on form with an episode full of offensive fun. This week, we discuss the "Camal" toe (whatever that is), what it would be like if Bob Geldof was an Android phone charger, and take a look at the filmography of that purveyor of fine movies, The Asylum. Also, we get into a deep, totally rational discussion about people who say "First World Problems" and think they are funny.
On the game front, we discuss RAGE's silly name, we beat on that old "Online Pass" drum, and we talk about some of the negative aspects on doing one of the best jobs in the world. All that and more will rock your ears!
Please forgive the audio quality on this episode, as we ran into a few problems that couldn't be solved in due time. Nevertheless, the gang did a valiant effort of answering as many listener questions as possible this week and ... failed. Miserably. Still, we answered a LOT, and that counts for something.
On the show, we discuss Jonathan Holmes' fear of violent videogames, the merit of Japanese roleplaying games, and accidentally fall into a big political talk in which one of us may or may not have accidentally committed treason with our words. All this and a huge amount more are on this episode of Podtoid!
On this fun-stuffed episode of Podtoid, we chat to none other than Tommy Wiseau, famous for creating The Room and The House That Drips Blood On Alex. He's got a new videogame-themed series coming up, The Tommy Wi-Show, and we ask him all about it while he tells us about the positive aspects of gaming and listens to a special movie pitch.
Also on the show, we find out that Jonathan Holmes once looked after pigs in a hotel, we complain about Gears of War 3 and wonder what's up with the PlayStation Vita. Also, we read negative reviews that people have written and laugh, laugh, laugh.
On this week's episode, Max takes a bath throughout the entire show while we discuss tormenting animals in the name of entertainment, reality TV's place as the new Victorian freak show, whether or not Jonathan Holmes has caught a fecal disease from his "special" friend, and the undeniable fact that Sophie's Choice isn't a sad story.
On the game front, we talk about Gears of War 3 (and the lack of a review copy), Kirby Mass Attack, and Nintendo's epic 3DS press conference. All this and much, much more on this week's intrepid trek through the shared mind of four gibbering simpletons.
This week's Podtoid has been a technological disaster. The first episode we recorded simply didn't record. As for this one ... well, it's 1:15am as this is being typed and I would like to just die.
That attitude is carried over nicely into the show. Tara couldn't make it to our re-recording, and Jonathan was late, so most of the episode of Max and I muttering nonsense, talking about the Aliens toys, and answering listener questions. Eventually, we arbitrarily decide to bully Jonathon, discuss toddler semen farms, and listen to tales of Max's sexual liasons.
Now excuse me while I hope this friggin' show uploads!
This week's Podtoid introduces The Piemasters' Guild (by royal appointment). They are manly men who love pie and pie-related paraphenalia. We also talk about PAX, including Destructoid Live 2, hugging Michael Pachter, and drunken conversations about Haunted Star Wars. Oh, and Max gets punched in the face by his cat.
In terms of videogame discussion, we chat about Skyrim, Aliens: Infestation and Dead Island. Indeed, this is a hearty pie of inane chat, baked in a crust of fine gaming delights. Get me another flaggon of ale, sirrah!
On this week's particularly offensive Podtoid, we discuss the possibility of replacing American currency with berries, taking sexual advantage of the mentally infirm, and finally decide how the legal system should allow us to murder anybody who self-identifies as a vampire. Max also confesses his strange fixation with Katy Perry while Jim quite possibly attains true demonhood.
On the game front, there's a bit of Mass Effect discussion, a sprinking of Deus Ex, and Holmes takes us through some WiiWare recommendations. Don't worry though, the show focuses mostly on the sex, vampirism, berries, Perry and evil!
On this week's episode of Podtoid, the gang quizzes Jonathan Holmes about his "real" social worker job and the various creatures he has to look after. We also pitch a new sitcom for Voldemort, discuss the power of offensive language, examine why Russian games are upsetting, and laugh at the time Max Scoville was whipped in a cat cage.
On the videogame front, we talk about Dead Island, El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron, S.T.A.L.K.E.R and the semen that will eventually cover my review copy of Deus Ex: Human Revolution. All this and (far too) much more will be unveiled on the latest show!
On this week's Podtoid, we learn about the mating habits of prehistoric winged lizards, discuss fantasies concerning laughing gravy, corner the market on hating teenagers, and reminisce about the nineties. We also discuss our (lack of) PAX plans, the madness that is E.Y.E: Divine Cybermancy and get excited for Aliens on the DS.
It's quite a varied little show, and you'll be pleased to know there's no sports talk!
This week we have a special treat in store, as sports editor Samit Sarkar joins the cast to discuss a little football and chat about EA's new Season Ticket initiative. In a shockingly game-heavy Podtoid, we also discuss the ramifications of the 3DS price cut, chat a little about Deus Ex, and even have a mini-preview of RAGE.
Of course, it's not ALL sensible. Keep a listen out for a new Willem Dafoe movie pitch, Suburban Centaurs.
On this week's episode of Podtoid, we worry about crossing the line as it takes us discussing animal cruelty, weird pornography, and Captain Planet before there's even a danger of videogame discussion. Even then, we get sidetracked by the exploits of two imagined inbred aristocrats who indulge their every sordid sexual fantasy.
When videogames are nailed down, we talk about From Dust, Freddy Krueger in Mortal Kombat and Capcom haters. If you can spot those topics among everything else, you win a prize!
As always, you can subscribe on iTunes or RSS, get our Android app, or download directly!
On this week's edition of Podtoid, the crew commissions a remake of Miamia Vice, officially declares that heroin isn't a big deal, and puts Voldemort in charge of an opium den with his good friend, Emperor Palpatine. You really can't get much better than that!
Oh wait, you can! We also discuss John Carmack's assertion that his job isn't to innovative, and whether or not we truly despise the Nintendo 3DS. All this and much, much more are covered in a little over two hours of pure, unfettered drivel from Destructoid's motley crew of abnormal wastrels.
This week's episode of Podtoid covers a lot of bases, and don't worry -- many of them are horrible and/or weird. This week, we cover Jim being in a game, Kathie Lee Gifford being a horrendous person, Electronic Arts being awful, iOS developers being questionable, and Max Scoville being a gentleman adventurer.
We also learn the definition of "Hot Sala" thanks to Tara, and your usual Willem Dafoe movie ideas make a return.
This week's Podtoid is, without a doubt, the weirdest Podtoid to have ever been recorded. In this latest offering of nonsense, you will be introduced to concepts involving Willem Dafoe that you'll wish you'd never been exposed to. You'll have to listen to the character assassination of a dying child. You will also, if you're lucky, be able to pick out some videogame discussion.
I don't know if this is the best Podtoid I've ever recorded, or the worst. I know it's nothing in between.
On this week's episode of Podtoid, we manage to squeeze in two pretty interesting discussions regarding the recent demise of the California Videogame Law and the Mercenaries 3D save slot controversy. Those discussions are sandwiched between more movie ideas for Willem Dafoe, cowboy bears, an argument about transgenders in beat 'em ups, and a lengthy analysis on the concept of hipsters.
So, the usual nonsense!
As ever, you can subscribe to us on iTunes and RSS, or download directly!
This week's Podtoid is later than usual because the original recording ... never recorded. No idea why, but sadly a rather excellent episode got lost. We didn't want the listeners to go without, however, so I was able to get Jonathan Holmes and myself together for a re-recording.
Although we don't have Max and Tara this week, there was still over an hour of drivel and exaggerated videogame passion to go around. This week, we discuss Shadows of the Damned, videogame reviews, Sonic the Hedgehog's birthday, why Nintendo of America needs to pull its head out of its ass, and invent two new demons -- the Inside-Out Alligator and the Lung Lobster.
As always, you can subscribe to iTunes or RSS, and download directly.
Podtoid is back and we haven't let a little thing like E3 get in the way of demented drivel and inane banter. This week, we discuss L.A. Noire's difficulty levels, Duke Nukem's worth as a character, and we proudly debut a brand new show feature -- Film Pitches For Willem Dafoe. Oh, that idea's just gonna run and run.
As always, you can hit is up on iTunes or RSS, and download directly.
A number of Destructoid editors closed E3 in style -- with an all-star Podtoid recording! Jonathan Holmes, Max Scoville and myself are joined by Hamza Aziz, Hollie Bennett, Conrad Zimmerman, Tony Ponce, Bob Muir, Jesse "Tactix" Cortez, Niero Gonzalez (briefly) AND Retro City Rampage creator Brian Provincian who has some AMAZING news concerning his game and Destructoid.
Join us for hot E3 discussion, including Skyrim, Halo, Ninja Gaiden 3, the Wii U, Sonic Boom, Duke Nukem Forever, and much, much more. As always you can subscribe via iTunes or RSS, or directly download.
It's the pre-E3 episode of Podtoid, as if that means anything to anybody. On this episode we discuss how Microsoft will bore us, how Nintendo will crossdress for us, and how Sony will introduce us to the man who is dating its mom. All this and more will confuse your rotten little brain as we gear up for the big show!
As always, you can subscribe on iTunes or direct download. Whatever my precious little princess wants!
Recording Podtoid has quickly become a highlight of my working week. How could it not, with episodes like this? Amongst the many, increasingly bizarre things discussed, we talk about Max Scoville's love of digital farts, Jim's vision of Dr. Doom stroking a bunny rabbit, Tara Long's mustache, and Jonathan Holmes' suggestion that Grand Theft Auto V will fail.
Also, is it offensive to do impersonations of Cooking Mama? We find out!
I cannot be happier with the content of this show.
Jonathan Holmes tells the most fascinating stories. Sometimes, they shatter minds.
This week, the gang discusses L.A. Noire, free PSN games, Gotham City Impostors, and go off on wild tangents that include Star Wars, comic books, doing terrible things to Progressive Flo, and classic songs of the nineties.
Any videogame discussion becomes purely incidental by the end of it. That's the way we like it!
This week, the gang discusses the potential benefits of Microsoft buying Skype, ponders the necessity of calling Hitler evil, provides you with amazing fitness tips and discuss genetic manipulation's greatest nightmare. All this and much, much more can be yours in Podtoid 150!
The fact that this is free just boggles the mind.
As always you can subsribe on iTunes or listen to us right there. The choice, as they say, is yours!
It's been a loooong time ...
Podtoid is back, with an all-new cast, except for that really annoying Brit guy who ruins everything. Jim Sterling is joined by Jonathan Holmes, Max Scoville and Tara Long for a new generation of Podtoid. You love it, you slags!
This week, we talk about PC gaming versus console gaming, what Sony could do to make up for the PSN outage, and whether or not Project Cafe can breathe fire while growing new arms and finding Lion King stickers. It all makes sense once you start listening. We promise.
As always, you can subscribe on iTunes, or listen right here. It's your choice!
The end.
For now.
Podtoid will be taking a hiatus. It'll be back in some form, unquestionably, but we're not quite sure when or how (or who). But it will definitely be back.
This episode includes a lot of discussion about games and stuff, but in reality it's mainly about Brad Nicholson's knowledge of Robocop (and, ironically, his complete lack of knowledge regarding Buckaroo Banzai).
Also, the Big Looming Changes to Podtoid are announced a few minutes in.
We talk about games and stuff in this episode, but the conversation doesn't really pick up until the final ten minutes. After the proper, let's-talk-about-videogames show ends, Adam Dork starts linking us to pictures of crabs and giving his own unique commentary.
And that's pretty fun.
Here is a list of the pictures Adam is talking about:
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http://www.naturalsciences.org/microsites/education/treks/PilotMtn/images/Crab-Spider.jpg
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This is the Scarface video we're talking about: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uovMpapeCJQ
It's pretty awesome.
This week, the regular cast minus Brad discussed PAX East, the 3DS, and a bunch of listener questions.
Hope you dig it.
I (Anthony) don't show up until after the break, but I'm pretty sure that this week's episode is primarily about random news nonsense and an extended Games of the Week segment dealing with Metro 2033 and Splinter Cell Conviction.
Linde and Brad aren't around for this one, but Leray showed up. Enjoy.
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I'd be lying if I said this week's Podtoid wasn't a little on the calm side, but our two loudest cast members are missing, and Leray and I were tired from our respective trips back from GDC. Such is life.
Either way, the Podtoid crew discussed Brenda Brathwaite's Train, Portal 2, and our least favorite videogame bosses.
AARREN, Anthony, and Brad won't be joining us for this episode thanks to GDC so we told you you were getting a listener's question episode. Well too bad, you are just going to have to deal with a real show, complete with stories and news items and sports! Instead of Jim holding the helm, Samit is in control. Can he successfully run two Podtoids in a row without a derailment? Stick with us to find out about the real, mystery identity of our guest co-host, Samit failing at #quickhits, Jim playing with his Wii, Topher's time idea, dogsuit, and much more.
Oh, and there might be a listener question or two at the end.
We restrained ourselves from completely spoiling Heavy Rain's story in Monday's episode of Podtoid so that we could spoil the night away in a special Extra Gaiden Alpha episode of Podtoid.
This is that episode.
In it, we discuss our feelings toward the Heavy Rain's story and how it handles the player's agency within that story. Jim also does a Kevin Spacey impression.
Additionally, there's a bit at the very end where right before signing off, Samit says, "well, it's a quarter to midnight." Adam cut the recording there, but we went on to decide that "It's a Quarter To Midnight" was the name of Samit's Nickelback cover band, and that the next time he's at an E3 party he has to do a karaoke version of "Hero."
This week's episode is a spoiler-free discussion of Heavy Rain, bookended by some random news and commentary stuff. Rey Guttierez also shows up at the beginning to pimp out Dtoid video stuff.
This frigging thing won't upload correctly. The episode is about zebras and "the only thing I know" and Jesse Schell, but you'll never know about that if libsyn won't get its ass in gear.
Maybe it woiuldn't upload properly because there wasn't enough text in the previous version of this post. Maybe I need more text. Text. Text. Text. Bonk bonk bonk bork.
About half of this two hour podcast is our "games of the week" segment. I'm perfectly fine with that, I think.
The other half is about Peter Molyneux, BioShock 2 and perhaps most interestingly, our favorite open world games.
Hope you dig it.
This week's episode has a pretty long Games of the Week segment (mainly because we spend a healthy portion of it talking about artgames), so be ready for that.
After the first half of the show, however, the regular Podtoid crew yaks about Sonic 4, EA's 2011 lineup, and some other stuff I can't remember at the moment.
There's some spoilery Mass Effect 2 talk in this week's Podtoid, but you can avoid it pretty easily: it starts at about the 45 minute mark and ends at 1:05:30. In it, we discuss the final mission of the game.
Otherwise, pretty typical podcast; really long games of the week segment, some slightly games-unrelated discussion of the iPad, and a few listener questions at the end. Hope you like it, don't really mind if you don't.
Blah blah blah Podtoid blah blah regular cast. I'm playing Mass Effect 2. No time for lengthy intro paragraphs.
New Podtoid. No Jim, but we got Joseph Leray. In it, we discuss:
- Every game anyone has been playing, ever
- Overpriced games
- The subtle art of tumping
Amongst other stuff.
Sorry this is kinda late. You can blame Anthony, since it's largely his fault and he won't care if you do anyway. Podtoid 133 is a thing we did, which Brad Nicholson hosted, Adam Dork edited, and I was late to because someone confused me as to our start time.
You can listen to it here, or subscribe to us on iTunes, where it had better be by now, dammit. Enjoy.
I don't know what the hell this episode is about, because I don't show up until the last twenty minutes. Probably Jim talking about wanting to have sex with Bayonetta and then Samit talking about Portal.
Nicholson and Linde aren't on it, because they're bastards. Other than that, I dunno what to tell you. Listen to the episode, or don't.
This week's episode of Podtoid is:
- Filled primarily with listener questions
- Consisting secondarily of typical end-of-the-year rubbish
- A not entirely convincing advertisement for The Void
- 100% Aaron Linde-free
- The last Podtoid of 2009
Listen to it if you want, don't if you don't.
That anime guy is one of the first Google image results for "wild speculation." No idea why.
This week's episode of Podtoid, Destructoid's Official Podcast That We Do Every Week, is considerably less intense than last week's (as little as that's saying). The regular cast minus Aaron and Brad discussed sports, the Steam Holiday Sale, game protagonists, and wrasslin'.
I really have to apologize -- this is one of the most insane, fast-paced, entertaining episodes I can remember, but the audio is awful. Adam Dork picked a hell of a week to go to Japan.
But anyway: the first half of the episode is pretty standard. After the break, Nicholson starts hosting and everything changes forever.
Destructoid is currently down.
We thought you could do with a new, sort-of-unofficial episode of Podtoid to ease you through these troubling times.
Nick Chester, Hamsa Aziz, and someone named Samit Sarkar all guest star.
This week, the regular cast sans Linde talked about Medal of Honor, the suspension of Javelin glitch users, and pretty much whatever Brad Nicholson could randomly shout out to throw off Samit's train of thought and interrupt him.
Also, Samit says something racist.
This week's Podtoid is a pretty long one. Just be ready for that. The regular cast, minus Linde (save for the last ten minutes) talked about everything from Assassin's Creed 2, to Lego Rock Band, to which of the Star Wars movies are the best.
We also have the same conversation about the Darkman trilogy, believe it or not.
You can listen to it here, as always, or subscribe to us on iTunes.
Ladies and gentlemen, Podtoid 126 has occurred. This week, we talked about Assassin's Creed II, Modern Warfare 2, Left 4 Dead 2, blueberry pie, paid PSN accounts and Aaron Linde's Poster Shop. We managed to work in some other stuff as well, which made for a somewhat long episode.
Skype saw fit to tell us it was time to call it a night by abandoning the fidelity of Jim's mic and dropping castmembers at random, but we pulled through, soldiers that we are.Now I bring you this thing we've done. You can subscribe to us on iTunes or check it out over here. Enjoy.
Senor Perrito del Burrito says: Podtoid 125 has happened. It's informative. It's offensive. It's got lots of talking.
This week, Aaron Linde hosted as Jim, Samit and I also said things. It was pretty good. You can subscribe to us on iTunes to hear it, or listen to it here. Big thanks to IJHATT for our delightful outtro this week.
First of all: spoilers for Modern Warfare 2 and, at the very, very end, some stuff about Metal Gear Solid 4.
Second of all, this week's episode of Podtoid focuses mainly on Modern Warfare 2. Stories about the midnight launches, our feelings about the game in general and, ultimately, a really long discussion about the airport massacre level.
It's got a pretty good mixture of intensely immature humor and legitimate discussion, as most good Podtoid episodes do, so we hope you enjoy it.
You can listen to the show here or subscribe to us on iTunes.
Finally, Podtoid's officially unofficial commentary track for Resident Evil is complete. We hope you like it, because it's the last commentary track you'll be getting for quite some time.
As always, you'll need to find a copy of the movie in question to really get anything out of this episode -- and even then, you'll probably still feel used by the end of the show. Don't say we didn't warn you.
You can listen to the show here or subscribe to us on iTunes.
This week's episode is so named because I screwed up the episode number in our intro. Seems to happen with alarming regularity, these days.
This week, the regular cast minus Sterling discussed Borderlands' similarities to drugs and pornography, the leaked Modern Warfare 2 gameplay video, Netflix on the PS3, and a bunch of random listener question-related stuff.
You can, as always, listen to it here.
No Linde and no Samit for this episode, but we do have Topher, Jim, Brad, and Conrad. You will please to be enjoying it anyway.
This week, the Podtoid crew discussed Brutal Legend and Tim Schafer's subsequent "you're doing it wrong" email, Modern Warfare 2's crappy PC version, and Brad Nicholson's desire to see a dragon ride on top of another dragon.
This week's Podtoid is about Demon's Souls, a really long games of the week segment, and Double Down Browntown. I'd make that a link to Phallus Knife Fight's picture, but...you're better off finding that thing on your own.
Or not at all.
The best question this week came from the guy who emailed us (who I won't name because he didn't include an online handle). Just send us another email with your mailing address, guy, and we'll try to get some Dtoid stuff sent your way.
Step right up, ladies and gentlemen, gather 'round and feast your ears on the astounding presentation of Man Vs Beast that is Podtoid 119. See Brad Nicholson go head to head with the undefeated Hippity Hopper in a twelve-round bout to the finish.
What you're about to hear is the finest in internet radio technology, guaranteed not to rust, bust, collect dust or otherwise deteriorate. Featuring Jim Sterling, Samit Sarkar, Topher Cantler and the Warrior of the Arctic himself, Mister Brad "19 inch biceps" Nicholson. Subscribe on iTunes and get a free vial of Doctor Sarkar's world-famous snake oil, or go here to download it the old-fashioned way. Hurry, hurry, hur-ray.
As promised, Podtoid 118 happened last night. Aaron, Samit, Brad, Jim and I talked about things. Beyond that, I can guarantee nothing. We did talk about boobs for a minute, though.
Anthony never writes much of anything for these posts and I'm not going to either, because I just finished editing the podcast and now I don't feel like it. Blame him for setting such a bad example. You can subscribe to us on iTunes to get the show early, or you can go check it out here. This week's winner is Halidar, just because. If that's you, send your shipping info to podtoid@destructoid.com and we'll hook you up with some sort of thing.
This week's Podtoid is about rumors, Halos, and homophobia. Standard stuff, really -- no Resident Evil commentary this week.
The most interesting question this week came from XeroxPunk, just because. Send your mailing address to podtoid@destructoid.com and we'll give you a swag bag, or something. I dunno what we actually mail out, to be honest. That's not my department.
Yay, Podtoid bonus episode.
About a month ago, I made a rant arguing that games should be more than "just fun," and David Jaffe (God of War, Calling All Cars!) ranted back, arguing that I should "shut the f*ck up."
It went back and forth for a little while, and last night we had an hourlong discussion about games/art/fun/candy wrappers to cap the whole thing off.
You can listen to it here.
The problem -- and I think I've said this before in regard to fanart header images -- the problem with having a really kickass community who makes stuff for you is that when it comes time to share their works in an official capacity, there are just too many. I would have loved to include every single techno remix inspired by Podtoid 114 in this week's episode, but I had to settle for putting Super Mega Hyper's song at the beginning. You should still check out the Podtoid forum for the rest, though.
Anyway, this week's episode is as meandering and weird as you might expect. Linde's gone, but Brad/Chet fills in quite nicely.
You can listen to the thing here, as usual, or you can subscribe to us on iTunes.
This week's most interesting question, which wasn't really much of a question but still resulted in interesting discussion and a really horrendous quote from me, came from Tremulant. Email us at podtoid@destructoid.com and we'll send you stuff.
This week's episode is entitled "Guybrush" not necessarily because we spend much (or, indeed, any) time discussing the Monkey Island franchise, but because the last ten minutes of the episode consist of an audio interview with Dominic Armato, the voice of Guybrush Threepwood. I interviewed him at PAX, where I also got him to make fun of Destructoid.
You can listen to the thing here, as usual, or you can subscribe to us on iTunes.
This week's best reader question -- or at least, the only one we read -- came from thomasa, who should send his shipping details to podtoid@destructoid.com.
[The opening song is "Chetal," by Torzelan.]
Aaron Linde couldn't make it this week, so we replaced him with Chad Concelmo. Hope you don't terribly mind.
Then again, of course you won't. It's Chad Concelmo, and he throws out his trademark phrase within literally minutes of being on the podcast. Then he starts being mean to Samit.
You can listen to the thing here, as usual, or you can subscribe to us on iTunes.
This week's best question came from Sentry, who should email podtoid@destructoid.com with his mailing address because that's how we send things out to you through the postal service.
["It Never Happened" remix by Kohlstream.]
This week's show is a cluttered and slightly overlong one, but I think you'll quite enjoy it. It veers dangerously close to insightful relevance at times (the Shadow Complex discussion), suddenly switching to our typically nonsensical sex jokes until finally arriving at one of the best games-unrelated conversations I think we've ever had.
You can listen to the thing here, as usual, or you can subscribe to us on iTunes.
Oncomouse won the Dtoid swag bag this week. Send an email to podtoid@destructoid.com with your mailing address and we'll send you stuff.
[I was gonna use SuitCoatAvenger's great picture of Bo Abobo as the header, until the situation changed. Still, it's good.]
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God, I'm sorry. I'm really, really sorry.
Not just that this week's episode is a day later than it should be, but that the episode you waited an extra twenty-four hours for is so friggin' bad. I mean, it's moderately enjoyable at moments, don't get me wrong, but...Jesus.
Double Dragon, as a film, is such a weird, awful, poorly-structured catastrophe that it often defies mockery. The film includes a character, for instance, whose neck appears to be made of two giant, sweaty testicles. His name is "Bo Abobo."
Yeah. It's like that.
Still, you can watch the thing here, as usual, or you can subscribe to us on iTunes.
This week's listener question winner person is CaptainApocalypse, as much as anyone can be said to have "won" in this episode.
I know this week's episode of Podtoid isn't a Double Dragon movie commentary like we promised, but certain parts of the podcast make up for it. I won't specify for fear of spoiling them, but let's just say they involve Samit.
This week's Podtoid can be listened to here, as usual, or you can subscribe to us on iTunes. Highlights include:
I try to be fake-mean to Samit and it comes out sounding ridiculously real-mean
The Red Star: just as good now as it was a few years ago
Crimson Skies and X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter are frigging good
Mumblings about cut scenes and player-driven narrative
A particularly memorable Podtoid moment
This week's best question came from KorJax, who has almost certainly won before, but you'll understand why he deserves another prize anyway once you get to his question.
I fear one day will come when Podtoid stops becoming about actual gaming news and almost solely becomes a weekly delivery of sex and sports jokes.
Then I realize that happened about twenty episodes ago, and I stop worrying.
This week's Podtoid can be listened to here, as usual, or you can subscribe to us on iTunes.
Highlights include:
Be prepared for Robert Patrick's Double Dragon next week
The Red Star is good
I just realized we legitimately do not mention Half-Life or Metal Gear Solid a single time throughout this entire episode
I think we should get an award or something
Our favorite question this week came from Stevil, who gave us all opportunities to talk about games nobody else has ever heard of. Email us at podtoid[at]destructoid.com and we'll send you a swag bag.
I know I promised Jim would be the only regular cast member missing from Podtoid 109, but Linde leaves around the halfway point for, shall we say, thermal reasons.
Either way, the episode is still alright. Conrad Zimmerman came on to replace Jim, and Topher actually says more than three sentences once Linde is out of the picture. You can listen to it here, as usual, or subscribe to us on iTunes.
Highlights include:
Samit's games of the week
Topher is tired of your BlazBlue graphical bias
Sam Raimi is directing a Warcraft movie, ambivalence ensues
Arkham Asylum review shenanigans
A ton of listener questions
Our favorite question came from able_to_think, who asked about trading challenge for narrative. Send us an email at podtoid@destructoid.com and we'll send you a Dtoid swag bag.
This week's Podtoid is about as enjoyably typical an episode we've ever done: it's got a good mixture of weird, unstructured BS'ing and Serious News Discussion. And the first twenty minutes consists almost solely of Samit-bashing.
You can listen to it here, as usual, or subscribe to us on iTunes.
Highlights include:
As promised, twenty minutes of Samit-bashing
Jim is prepared
Penn and Teller's Bullsh*t!
New revenue models
Email me at reverendanthony[at]gmail[dot]com if you're pretty decent at modding and find the concept of working on a nonlinear zombie survival game appealing
This week's question prize goes to Xhumation, for asking a question so ludicrously out of Podtoid's scope that I consider it amazing Aaron Linde managed to come up with a response. Email us at podtoid[at]destructoid.com and we'll send you some stuff.
Since the Earth saw fit to swallow up Anthony's internet connection last night, the rest of the cast carried on with the handsome Aaron Linde acting as host. That also meant I had to edit, which is why I'm writing this post instead of Anthony. Sorry to move your cheese. It still turned out to be a good show, where we talked about stuff like:
- I'm not the only one who loved Wind Waker
- Same goes for cel shading
- Modern Warfare: Big F*ckin' thing edition
- Tomb Raider needs more zombies
- The return of Uncle Reg
- 20 bucks in a box for $10
As always, subscribe to the show on iTunes to get it early, or check it out right here. Anthony will be back next week, when we'll probably talk about the Penn & Teller thing that skipped this week in his absence.
It continues.
I'm as surprised as anyone that we actually stuck to our guns and recorded another videogame movie commentary exactly when we said we would. Either way, it's here. It's not as good as the Street Fighter movie commentary, of course, but it's not bad. Get it here.
No highlights this time, as the entire thing is basically just one big running stream of weird riffs and offensive jokes. I will say that Guncannon's "you've lost your balls" riff is as close as we can get to announcing a best listener question. Email podtoid@destructoid.com and we'll talk.
If that header image offends you, this week's episode of Podtoid isn't going to be much more enjoyable for you. This week, the entire cast minus Samit talked about writing in videogames, Twitter etiquette, and the unusual allure of Suda 51. We also made fun of dead people.
You can listen to it here, as usual, or subscribe to us on iTunes.
Highlights include:
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Jim-as-Samit
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I've actually sort of forgotten what we talked about apart from the basic news stories
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Something about integrating writers into the production process earlier
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Then a lot of jokes about Billy Mays
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BILLY MAYS HERE
This week's most interesting question came from Kpax, if only because it allowed us to do something we never, ever, ever do: talk about Half-Life 2.
This was sort of a listener-question-only episode because of the slow news week, except Samit found some news to talk about, so maybe it isn't a listener-question-only episode. Either way, you can listen to it here, as usual, or subscribe to us on iTunes.
Highlights include:
Brad loves his nickname
Bloodsport
The importance of E3
The Pro-Samit Alliance will fall
The most interesting question came from Necro-Bestial Anal Butt Sex, which is a name that's as fun to type as it is to mispronounce. Send an email to podtoid@destructoid.com and we'll get in touch with you about your prize.
This week, Podtoid was initially supposed to talk about stuff like Mirror's Edge 2 and random news stories, but we got sidetracked discussing Psychonauts and the original Half-Life. Whether this makes the show better or worse is up to you.
You can listen here, as usual, or subscribe to us on iTunes. Highlights include:
Even when Samit says nothing of sports, he is crucified
Evidently, Prototype is way better than inFAMOUS
Why didn't you save us, Milla
The cast discusses Half-Life for a while -- if you're still playing the Podtoid drinking game, you'll be dead before we reach the mid-show break
Other worlds than these
Hot New GrafiX, with a capital X
This week's most interesting question came from wanderingpixel. Send an email to podtoid@destructoid.com, Mr. Pixel, and we'll send some swag your way.
Podtoid returns after a two-week hiatus, and what do we spend the majority of the episode talking about? Brad Nicholson's guns, obviously. And some slightly tangential stuff regarding the 2009 E3 Business & Media Summit.
But mostly the guns.
You can listen here, as usual, or subscribe to us on iTunes. Highlights include:
I've got a video Podtoid on my hard drive, and you will never (want to) see it
Samit and Jim: BFF
Outsourcing, motion control, and sudden sequels
The rebirth of stealth
PAX: A John Hughes film
This week's most interesting question came from reamsower, primarily because we touched on 90% of the listener questions in our regular discussion. Send an email to podtoid@destructoid.com with your mailing address and we'll send you stuff.
Yay.
You can listen to it here, or subscribe to us on iTunes.
Do you people really want a Sportstoid podcast? Really?
Adam Dork's Podtoid soundboard
We retrospect the hell out of everything
Why the hell is Topher on this podcast
Samit is the new Tiff
This week's swag bag goes to Okstuke, because I couldn't pronounce his name and tried to excuse it with a racist comment.
Thanks for listening, guys.
Also, attached is a picture of Brad Nicholson's guns.
Hi everyone. Ashley Davis here, filling in for Anthony Burch. Not on the podcast itself, just on the posting of Podtoid 99 to the Internet. He left me with only one specific instruction: "Just use some picture of Samit for the Podtoid header." So I used this lovely piece from Dexter345 because it makes me laugh.
I don't really know what this episode entails otherwise, so no actual show notes, unfortunately. Anthony just wanted me to get this thing up for you guys, so that's what I'm doing. Hope you guys enjoy whatever this is!
This week, Brad Nicholson replaced Aaron Linde. In case you don't end up listening to the episode, just imagine a regular Podtoid episode and replace all uses of the word "boner" with "pecs."
As always, you can listen to the new episode here. Highlights include:
Jim Sterling, King of Videogames Forever
Metal Gear Solid 2 is bad, Jim is stupid
Console-exclusive DLC
Podtoid is recession-proof
Lego Rock Band sounds ridiculous, no wait kinda cool, no wait ridiculous
Post-show meat sweats
This week's most interesting question came from GoJohnnyGo. Just send your mailing address to podtoid@destructoid.com and we'll send you a Dtoid swag bag.
The entire regular cast is back for Podtoid 97, and we discussed everything...and nothing at all. That's how it is when you base an entire episode off listener questions, and then refuse to edit out the twenty to thirty minutes of off-topic, behind-the-scenes banter.
You can listen to the episode here, as always, or subscribe to us on iTunes (which is even better, really). Topics of discussion included:
Welcome to Browntown
Starscream
Listen to the Parakeet
Six Days to Fallujah
Play Runner, and don't forgive its flaws
This week's best question came from Phallus Knife Fight, who has been blessing us with insanely hilarious and/or horrifying Podtoid fan art for months now. Shoot your mailing address to podtoid@destructoid.com and we'll send you a swag bag.
There was no way Podtoid 96 would be able to adequately follow the JCVD-tacular heights Podtoid 95 achieved last week. That will surprise no one. Still, despite the absence of Raul Julia, we managed to make do.
This week, Jonathan Ross joined Aaron Linde, Jim Sterling and myself to talk about nonlinear game narratives. And penises. As always, you can listen to the new episode here or, better yet, get us on iTunes. Whatever floats your boat, really.
Discussion topics included:
Pots and kettles
Linde the sinner
Our opinions on BioShock 2 are nothing, if not whatevs
Can a player-driven story be legitimately affecting on the same level as scripted stories?
Things about Nicole Wiebe
Podtoid 96's best -- or at least, most insane -- question came from 4knuckleshuffle. Send your mailing address to reverendanthony [a t] gmail [do t]com and we'll send you a swag bag.
Oh yes. It's here. After two false starts and a lost bonus episode, Podtoid has finally recorded its official commentary to the 1994 Street Fighter movie starring Raul Julia, Jean Claude Van Damme, and Raul Julia.
I'd give highlights, but the entire Street Fighter film is basically one big highlight. Our commentary is but a flickering candle to the blazing sun of genius that is the Street Fighter movie.
icarus wins the question contest for this week -- though considering much of the film includes Raul Julia walking around in a bright red cape acting like a comic book version of Stalin, I'd say we all win.
Phallus Knife Fight's art is the gift that keeps on giving.
This week, The Podtoid Crew Minus Jim Sterling recorded a podcast that, sadly, does not also double as a fan commentary for the 1994 Street Fighter movie. It is, however, available here, and does, however, include discussions of the following things:
Jim Sterling's accent
The cast's boundless optimism for OnLive
Heather Chaplin
Linde's feelings toward cover-based shooters
"Huge slam on anteaters out of nowhere!"
Edugames
MadWorld spoilers during the epilogue
This week's best question came from Dexter345. Send me an email, Dexter, and we'll send you a swag bag.
[The song is "Playing with the Boys" from the Top Gun soundtrack.]
Podtoid 92 is here, and as per usual we're missing some of the cast. As you already know, Reverend Anthony is at GDC, and Aaron Linde decided this would be a fine time to deliberately break his computer, which he totally did. That leaves just Topher and Samit holding the fort with yours truly.
Here's what you can look forward to this week:
- Doom and Gloom -- hardcore gaming was never popular
- Should JRPGs be portable from now on?
- The sweetest rides in videogames
- Mario Kart 64 was the sex
- Cel-shading always looks good
- Fair enough, I can dig it
- Samit bores Topher
- The games industry WILL rape you
If I've managed to get this uploaded right, you can listen to us here or subscribe on iTunes. Whatever you want. We'll see you next week for the Street Fighter movie extravaganza!
This week's Podtoid is almost completely unlike last week's -- it's varied, unstructured, and not even remotely pretentious the majority of the time. Also, both Linde and Samit are on it, which is nice. You can, as always, listen to it here, or subscribe to us on iTunes (which is even better).
Highlights include:
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Make sure to get your hands on a copy of the 1997 Street Fighter movie for next week's episode
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The above art was made by Luke Barnard
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BioShock 2 crap
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Destructoid community lovefest
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The joke that isn't a joke
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No after-show conversations because the show was so damn long to begin with
The best question this week came from Darth Kupi, because it gave us all a chance to vent and make jokes at someone else's expense. Send your mailing address to reverendanthony[a t]gmail.com and we'll send your Dtoid swag bag forthwith.
And if you want to see Luke Barnard's full drawing, hit the jump.
[The music is the Top Gun Anthem.]
This week, the Podtoid crew discusses this lecture by Jon Blow, which you should probably listen to if you have the time if you want something that -- if you're anything like the Podtoid crew -- you will vehemently disagree with but find very interesting.
As always, you can listen to the new episode here. Highlights included:
If you want to get to the actual discussion, skip ahead 6 or 7 minutes
Story meaning vs dynamical meaning
Challenge vs progression
Interactivity vs pre-baked delivery
Doo-doo humor
Phallus Knife Fight is good at drawing things
This week's question winner is pi to the 42. Send your mailing address to reverendanthony[a t]gmail [d ot]com, Mr. To the 42, and we'll send you a Dtoid swag bag.
[The music, as will be the case for every subsequent Podtoid for the forseeable future, is from the Top Gun soundtrack.]
This week's episode is an odd one. The games of the week segment, which usually only takes up five minutes, comprises almost half of the entire episode. One of the two news topics we were to discuss is shortened to a single sentence. The post-show discussion isn't that long and it's all about a single (horrible) thing.
You can go here to listen to it all.
Highlights include:
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Linde explains himself to no man
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45 minutes about why most JRPGs suck
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We told you so
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Dante's Inferno: much ado about nothing or irresponsible and stupid?
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The Watchmen movie: irresponsible and stupid
This week's prize goes to Mr Pibb, if only because it directly led to the final words of the episode proper. Send your mailing address to reverendanthony[a t]gmail [dot]com.
[The song is from this ytmnd.]
This episode is about two things: penises and toucans. Though not necessarily in that order.
Go here to listen to the new Podtoid. Jim, Topher, Samit, and myself are in it. And Adam Dork talks, like, twice. Highlights include:
We spoil Destructoid's Noby Noby Boy review
We spoil Destructoid Discusses for this week
Linde isn't there
Linde is there
- Fighting game schools of thought: manual dexterity vs intuitive strategy
- A short post-show conversation
The best question this week came from MarkandChelle, which I guess is two people. Send your mailing address to reverendanthony [ a t]gmail [do t]com and we'll send you stuff.
This was supposed to be the Resident Evil episode, but we spend more than half our time talking about Flower. Life is unpredictable.
Samit, Linde, Topher, special guest Nick Chester and myself recorded a podcast. You can listen to it here. Highlights include:
Is Flower too structured, or not structured enough? Or both?
Seriously, though, buy Flower
The Podtoid image contest voting thread is up
Has Resident Evil turned into a 3rd person shooter? Is that a bad thing?
Resident Evil 5 impressions from a guy who has played slightly more of it than you have
For the first time ever, get a behind-the-scenes listen of our full post-recording conversation, which (fair warning) is pretty goddamn long
The best question came from Dimly. Just email your street address to reverendanthony [a t ] gmail [do t] com and we'll send you indeterminate stuff.
[The Resident Evil quotes are from this video.]
Some people have said that there are better podcasts out there than Podtoid. That...is...a...LIE. Samit Sarker, Topher Cantler, Jim Sterling and myself are out to prove it.
You can listen to the newest episode here, or subscribe to us iTunes. Highlights include:
More characters talking over each other, plz
Art criticism
Killzone 2 fanboyism: Jesus Christ
Yaaay
Topher dreams of a Dreamcast successor
It's okay to rage quit
The best listener question came from Brian Keljore, whose name I so gloriously mispronounce on a weekly basis. Just send an email with your shirt size and mailing address to reverendanthony[a t]gmail [dot]com to get your Dtoid swag bag.
[The song is the theme from The Street Fighter.]
.Every picture tells a story, and this picture tells a better one than most.
On this week's Podtoid, the reg'lar cast (Topher, Linde, Jim, and myself) talked a bunch of nonsense about videogames. As always, you can listen to the show here. Highlights included:
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The Podtoid archives are now up
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A contest
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OTHER THINGS
This week's best question came from SOME DUDE. Just send me an email at reverendanthony [a t] gmail [dot]com with your address and shirt size and we'll send you a swag bag.
[The song is Shegata Sanshiro's theme. Shame on you if you didn't know that.]
Howdy, kids. It's my pleasure to announce that, following some weird iTunes holocaust, all our old episodes are once again available for download!
This torrent and this one comprise the first twenty episodes of Podtoid, when it was still hosted by Rob Summa.
21-30: Ba da BING
31-40: Ba da BANG
41-50: Ba da BOOM. Those three episode packs cover the transition from Summa to Nex, then (I think) to Linde.
51-60
61-70
71-80. The rest are episodes hosted by the current guy (me).
Very, very, VERY special thanks to everyone who offered to send me the old episodes -- especially nearos, who not only sent them all to me but helped seed them as well.
Linde died and has been replaced with Samit Sarkar. Given the way Samit performs Siegelpuntz, you'd never notice.
This week's episode was full of very, very interestingly worded reader questions. You can listen to it here. Highlights included:
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Musings on FEAR 2 and Resident Evil 5
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Artificial Intelligence, Shmartificial Intelligence
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"Eh, I'll buy it after a price drop"
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The first time a particular series of sentences have ever been spoken aloud in the history of mankind
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Send all pre-episode 60 podtoids to reverendanthony [a t] gmail.com
This week's best question came from Mr Happyfunlovetime, for obvious reasons. Happy, send an email to reverendanthony [a t ] gmail.com with your address and shirt size and we'll send you some stuff.
[The song is from Rocko's Modern life.]
Picture by Adam Dork.
If you ever want to feel suicidal for about two hours straight, just ask Brad Nicholson what he did when he woke up. Just ask him. Around the time he's finished throwing out phrases like "four hundreth sit-up," you will truly understand just how abysmal your own body is.
And then you will begin to masturbate.
This week, Brad joined the regular cast to talk about a whole cavalcade of stuff. You can listen here, as always. Highlights included:
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Linde love Siegelpuns
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The end of EGM
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Bob (of Bob's Game) is potentially a genius of the highest order
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Nintendo wants to give you the option to watch your games rather than play them
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Muscle Corner with Brad Nicholson
This week's best question came from XanderSan, who simultaneously gave me idea for the next RFGO New Gamer Dictionary. Send me an email at reverendanthony [a t ]gmail [d ot] com with your address and shirt size and we'll send you a Dtoid swag bag.
[The songs are from here.]
Hey, it's another Podtoid. This is one of the more directionless, meandering, weirder episodes we've done. I don't know why. I hope you don't hate it. You can listen to it here.
Highlights included:
A
Bunch
Of
Random
Crap
Also, someone make a Gentleman Dinosaur game
The best question came from Mike Hawk, who wins a Dtoid swag bag. The best dramatic reading of a line came from nobody, since nobody entered. Don't worry, though -- we don't blame you, and still love you like one of our own.
Image by Adam Dork.
It's almost 2009, and BonerQuest is out. These are the two main things we talk about on Podtoid 81, though sadly not as much of the latter as you're probably wishing for.
This week, the reg'lar cast (being Topher, Jim, Aaron, and myself) talked about the following, which can be listened to here:
Brad Nicholson is more ripped than you will ever be in your entire life
Sting is metal
We unveil Chad Concelmo's Super Secret Dtoid GOTY voting process
The best, worst, most disappointing, and most interesting games of 2008
A precursor to a larger BonerQuest discussion
We ended up discussing most of the listener questions this week in our regular discussion, but randombullseye wins just because BonerQuest finally came out. Email your shipping details to (reverendanthony [a t] gmail [d ot] com) and we'll send you a Dtoid swag bag.
[The song is "Baby I Love You" by The Yayhoos.]
Header image by Adam Dork.It's that time of year for Holiday joy and mindless consumerism, and Podtoid chose to ignore both this week. Apart from the reader questions, you won't find any real mentions of Christmas -- no crappy Christmas music intro (instead, you'll get some pre- and post-show banter that would have otherwise been cut), no talk about our favorite gifts, none of that.
As always, you can listen here. There are some Metal Gear Solid 4 spoilers sprinkled throughout. Highlights include:
Jim tells you how to feel about Metal Gear Solid 4
Procedural versus scripted narrative
Franchises, sequels, and the complications therein
"I'm Bishop"
Beating a dead horse, setting the horse on fire, cutting it into small pieces and eating it, then defacating it out and beating on it some more
This week's most interesting question came from KorJax, with his question about "small touches" in games. Send me an email with your mailing address and we'll send you out a Dtoid swag basket.
The VGA's were ridiculous, people are afraid of change, and Sony doesn't know what the hell they're doing. These are the topics of Podtoid 79.
You can go here and listen to Jim, Aaron, Topher and myself bitch about gaming society, as always. Highlights included:
The subtle art of Quincying
If you love Sony, you should hate them
Y'all come back now if you evers want some food
Assassin's Creed on the DS is the pinnacle of technological achievement
Difficulty levels, and the absurdity therein
The best question this week came from greeneggsnsam. Send me an email at reverendanthony [a t ] gmail [ do t] com and we'll send you some neat swag.
[The song is "Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See" by Busta Rhymes.]
We weren't around last week. This week, we make up for it by spending the majority of the time talking about sex.On Podtoid 78, Topher Cantler, Aaron Linde, Jim Sterling and myself discuss the present and future of porn games. Can they be made well? Do we want them to be made well? Is there a market for them? For how long will we pretend that we wouldn't play one?
As always, you can listen to it here, or subscribe to us on iTunes. This episode's highlights include:
Prince of Persia: great game, or greatest game?
The greatest listener email ever
The wanking peripheral in question
Bonetown, and the stupidity therein
Are porn games even possible?
Famous game locales, revisited
This week's best listener question came from Reginald, who managed to get us on a fifteen minute tangent that somehow ended in Oddworld.
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Another new Podtoid this week -- with emphasis on the new. We've got new hosting, a new Valve game to play, and a new home for our own Jim Sterling. I'm tempted to make some sort of joke about episode 77 having a "new podcast smell," but that sort of stuff is really overplayed.
Anyway. Jim, Aaron, Topher and I talked about PETA, the NXE, and the anniversary of Half-Life. Since we're now being hosted by the GamerCast Network, you can now listen to the show here, or subscribe to us on iTunes. Highlights include:
Space Invaders Extreme is surprisingly literal
Adam Dork, voice of an angel
Director AI: great for campaigns, less great for versus
Jim Sterling says the best thing you've ever heard
- Topher Cantler doesn't give a free pass to the phrase, "free pass"
- After being forced to, we find fault with Valve
Roughly half of our Valve discussions were based of Zcdrike's question, so he gets the cool swag. Send an email to reverendanthony [a t] gmail [ d o t ] com and we'll send you some stuff.
[The song is "Comfort Eagle" by Cake.]
On this week's Podtoid, 3/4 of the cast do a simultaneous Cole Train impression which should, by any logic, cause some sort of rift in the space-time continuum.
You can listen to the new episode here, or subscribe to us on iTunes, or do the RSS thing, or just hire someone to bother you every week and tell you that the new episode is uploaded. Highlights include:
All dat juice
Take as much time as you need, Dom
Scratch one grub
NICE!
Have you seen my wife?
A GIANT WORM IS SINKING THE CITY
The most interesting question this week came from hystericswitch. Send me an email and we'll send you swag.