Podcast Rodeo for June 10: There's A Tear in My Ear
by Justin McElroy 
{ Jun 10th 2007 at 2:58PM }
The Weekly Geek: We were originally going to write something mean about TWG after host Chris complained about being not included in the Rodeo. Infuriatingly though, we ended up really liking the show, spoiling our plans entirely. If you like to hear grown men ranting about Shrek, we think you'll like it too.
Press Start: After an extended absence, Ky-Ky Baby (Mr. Orland if you're nasty) and his harem of two game experts talk about the slow decline of the retail games industry. To some of you? A relief. To the more materialistic of you? An 18:48 horror show. Listen at your own peril.
The Totally Rad Show: Some podcasts do more than tickle your tympanic membrane, they offer a visual component as well, like our dear friends at NooBTooB. The official scientific term for this is "visuaudio vlogcast." The Totally Rad Show goes one better by appealing to which ever of your senses recognizes Die Hard tributes. We think it's your radical sense. Also in this episode of TTRS: Discussion of the Onimusha movie, retro games and Patrick Dempsey.
The Hotspot: In this episode: Why you can't be hardcore unless you staple game boxes to your face and wrestle other people and break florescent lighting tubes over your Xbox 360. The whole show isn't about this, but we almost certainly could listen to a whole show about it.
Video Game Show: Tom, one of the show's hosts, talks about his work helping to get Shadowrun out the door. It's really interesting, if you've ever wondered what crunch time on a game is like. Also, maybe you won't feel so bad about dropping $60 on the thing, considering a little bit of that cash is going into Tom's pocket. Maybe.
So, there you go. We guess you know the drill by now, comment below to give some suggestions of your favorite podcasts, or to share your thoughts on some of our selections this week. If you've mentioned your podcast before and we have not yet gotten to it, WE'RE SORRY. But we will, if, you know, it's not awful.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
CakeOrDeath @ Jun 10th 2007 3:03PM
So much better descriptions this week. :D
Jawsome @ Jun 10th 2007 3:15PM
F@#$!
Justin McElroy @ Jun 10th 2007 3:22PM
Thanks Cake, I tried to keep that in mind when I was writing them this week.
hvnlysoldr @ Jun 10th 2007 3:23PM
Joystiq's podcast has an interview with Tommy Tallarico.
http://screwattack.com/media/2007/SideScrollers_06_06_07.mp3
CakeOrDeath @ Jun 10th 2007 3:50PM
Fantastic to know you guys read and listen to the comments.
hoagie @ Jun 10th 2007 5:30PM
Yes! No old man!
Slaziman @ Jun 10th 2007 6:53PM
ROFLMAO old man pwned
Chris Furniss @ Jun 10th 2007 8:59PM
i am made of magic
Oew @ Jun 10th 2007 9:37PM
I'm very sad that none of these podcasts had to do with Hugh Laurie.
Paul @ Jun 10th 2007 9:40PM
Video Game Jocks is a good, run down the news and comment style podcast that takes listener email and voicemail and is a generally good time.
http://videogamejocks.libsyn.com
PS - sad to see the old guy go, maybe he moved to Arizona
Mike @ Jun 10th 2007 10:00PM
Oh noes! And I just ordered a Grado SR60 too.
Dave @ Jun 10th 2007 10:05PM
What!? Someone saved the RS2s, right!? RIGHT?
Purple Haze @ Jun 10th 2007 11:29PM
I hear Joystiq made a new podcast, but i guess that isn't good enough for the podcast rodeo is it?
Brock @ Jun 11th 2007 12:10PM
Video Game Outsiders is my favorite of the bunch. The hosts are really funny and they play a ton of games on all systems. They just had Dan 'Shoe' Hsu on from EGM. They talked about the Halo 3 beta, it was very entertaining!
http://www.videogameoutsiders.com/
Shawn Elliott @ Jun 11th 2007 3:20PM
GFW Radio gave you a shoutout, meng. Where's the love?
yuzo @ Jun 12th 2007 6:46AM
Dear friend, thanks for the NooBTooB mention. Yes, we are video podcast (or vodcast, as the kids like to say), and we reviewed that god awful western dating simulator, Brooktown High, in our most recent episode 46. Talk about taking one for the team -- THERES A KISSING MINIGAME! Next ep should go up Thursday-ish and will cover Forza 2, Shadowrun, and my new form of crack, Planet Puzzle League.
wok @ Jun 12th 2007 2:48PM
I've become a big fan of the now daily Achievement Junkie podcast. Great down-to-earth hosts and 12 - 15 minutes a day seems to make the show more topical than most other podcasts that are weekly.
www.achievementjunkie.com
(they also have a weekly feed of all their daily shows for those that are so inclined.)
Nikolai From @ Jun 12th 2007 3:45PM
From the 06/12/07 episode of "Play it Loud!":
"There’s something about the summertime that makes it really difficult to focus…Just ask Anthony and Nikolai as they do their best to host a gaming podcast but find themselves being constantly distracted by the mafia, doctors, and mexican food.
In related news… The inaugural Play It Loud Contest wraps up today with a long time listener taking home a prize that would make Bob Barker proud.
So, take the next hour and forty minutes off… grab a cold drink, fire up a game of solitaire, and Play It Loud!"
iTunes linkage:
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=188728678