Joystiq Podcast TGS 2008 Special

by Justin McElroy { Oct 10th 2008 at 4:25PM }

Ludwig and Chris continue their string of intimate, romantic podcasts without the anchor, the rock, the Juice: Justin McElroy. This time they've got a pretty good excuse: They're in Tokyo, and because of the time difference, actually recorded the show sometime next week.

Bear with us through this trying time, and we promise things will be back to normal next week.

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Hosts: Chris Grant and Ludwig Kietzmann.

Music: "Get Ready for Love" by Nick Cave, "Red Eye" by Ben Kweller

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See all of this week's links after the jump.

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Ficken @ Oct 10th 2008 4:05PM

While I love Ludwig and Chris I think a Justin McElroyless show is not a show at all but rather a show that just lets us know how good we have it, much like a trip to a third worl country shows you for a short time that I am so forunate but then later on you just go back to the way it always was.

Marek Hryc @ Oct 10th 2008 4:31PM

I'll second that emotion. No offence to Chris or Ludwig.

Titanium_Orchid @ Oct 10th 2008 4:31PM

Justin is the creamy center that holds together the Joystiq podcast Oreo.

I want to lick him

Hashbrown Hunter @ Oct 10th 2008 4:59PM

Those are scary levels of podcast-fanboyism. What have you created Joystiq?!

Vegnagun bwf @ Oct 10th 2008 4:31PM

Chris and Ludwig make an adorable couple.

Juno @ Oct 10th 2008 4:47PM

Griffin! Griffin Griffin !!!! The McElroy part is the only part that matters in this recipe for awesomesauce. We all know the Griffin flavor of McElroy is the most juiciest, tangiest, manliest, not to mention McElroyst of the McElroy variety.

You've done two castings of the pod with out Justin. Just take that final step Chris. I believe in you! Nay! WE believe in you! I just don't know how much longer I'll make it if I don't get a dose of that angelic voice you call Griffin McElroy.

(Some times I wonder what's wrong with me)

Zertoss @ Oct 10th 2008 4:54PM

I recommend a visit to your local urologist. It'll be fun!

Pedobear @ Oct 10th 2008 5:01PM

No Justin!? What do I pay you guys for.

syrik zero @ Oct 10th 2008 8:01PM

I agree! You guys raise the price per podcast and then take 1/3 of the show away?

theturtle363 @ Oct 10th 2008 5:09PM

It's not that I like Justin more, it's just upsetting even 1 of the cast members is missing. I'd be just as upset if luddy or chris were gone

j.howlett @ Oct 10th 2008 5:37PM

where are the links after the jump?

Donald @ Oct 10th 2008 11:20PM

To borrow a Ludwig quote, "I can't believe Justin did that. Actually, I can."

j.howlett @ Oct 11th 2008 4:10AM

well all they really talked about was halo and sonic, but it says after the jump and nothings there

Haggard (Mr.ESC resurrected on a... thursday?!) @ Oct 10th 2008 7:26PM

I watched Police Squad 2: The Squaddening at your recommendation.

Shit was awful.

syrik zero @ Oct 10th 2008 8:02PM

I hope you at least won yourself a code for that hahaha

AwRy108 @ Oct 11th 2008 12:43AM

Last week was the first time I've ever struggled to finish an episode of the podcast. Don't get me wrong: I think Chris and Ludwig are great; but the podcast chemistry just doesn't exist without the McElroy catalyst.

Sorry fellas, but I think I'm going to skip this week, as I'm afraid that the lack of Justin's contribution for a second week in a row MIGHT just make take the Joystiq Podcast down a peg in my brain. I'd sooner just pretend there's no show this week, and look forward to next week's return to form.

&rew @ Oct 11th 2008 1:14AM

It is so much easier to listen to the podcast and pretend Chris and Ludwig aren't there either, then its just an intro, liners, and outro.

Plus it can be used as an alarm clock...

if you want to wake up randomly.

James Lockwood @ Oct 11th 2008 4:06AM

Seems to be a bit of negative discharge in the air (perhaps it's from Justins 'premature' post). I think people are showing a lot of love to Justin and he deserves it, but I think Ludwig and Chris have to be shown some appreciation (or props, for you kids.)

I'm not the person to do it because I just woke up and I'm itching for bacon, but I think the silent majority need to speak, to rally round their unsung champions of mature videogaming discussion. Or whatever.

EMaster @ Oct 11th 2008 7:12AM

I actually like the Ludwig and Chris Mix because that is how it was from the start when I started listening to the cast from day one. Thing is Justin's often insults towards the readers throw me off. Regardless though he is essential to the cast I just enjoy that he isn't there for an episode or two but anything more than that would seem ackward. I alos think Justing would be a lot better would he be allowed to drop F-Bombs although it is delight when Chris and Justin do drop them by "accident". Occasional F-Bombs or other 4 letter words = pure entertainment.

lunarlasso @ Oct 11th 2008 7:37AM

Man!!!!people love them some mcelroy huh?talk about "man crush"...he does have the best quotes....he has great timing....the show isn't the same without him...and i do die a little inside every time he isn't on the cast...but these fans take it too far...

Derek @ Oct 11th 2008 11:39AM

Interestingly uninteresting... Hoping next week they return to the oil tanker in the Atlantic.

Mr French @ Oct 11th 2008 12:14PM

you know, this week i dont think it was a case of justin missing, but a case of 2 fatigued men still deciding to do a podcast when you can clearly hear in their voices that theyd rather be passed out. i mean seriously, i nearly fell asleep myself listening to the show on my long drive home last night. i need you guys to energize me through the beauty of laughter, not give me a lullaby that puts me to sleep. even if the podcast had been late a day or two, i think i would have much rather had 2 awake hosts than ones that were half asleep.