Episode Two: Gotta Catch ‘em All

I’m not currently being compensated for the work, but I’m working on ways to bring in some revenue. I’d prefer not to do donations, for various reasons, but I appreciate the offer. Thanks. –Robert

Robert, I love the new podcast. I hope you get some sorta bread out for this soon. I have a few suggestions.

1. Could you get some cover art? I don’t know if it will increase your subscribers or if anyone cares other than me in my OCD-ness, but for such a well edited show, it seems like an odd omission.

2. Sometimes the podcast becomes “over-produced,” like the Ford stuff from Ep. 1 and the drug stuff from Ep. 2. Part of a well-produced podcast is knowing when to tone it down and stop.

Hey Adam. Far as I know, we do have cover art. Maybe it’s not downloading right. I’ll look into it.

On point #2, I appreciate the feedback, but what do you mean by over-produced? That’s a little vague.

If you’re talking about the musical segments (Crispin Boyer’s anger management bit in ep 1 and Michael Schiess talking about what he can’t do anymore in episode 2), that’s kind of the thing I’m most interested in exploring. I’d like to do an entire story as a musical piece at some point.

at the top of my list in any genre of podcast. a masterpiece of audio. thank you for your hard work. It seems to be the talk of the town. From Joystiq to Rebel FM, all hail…

Just listened to the first 3 podcasts. I’ve got to say that I completely enjoyed every second. I found myself wanting more after they were done. I’ve been searching for a video game podcast that offered something different from the rest. This does has done that, and then some. Great job Dr. Ashley.

Hey man,

I caught you on another gaming podcast and you received an incredible endorsement so I had to check it out. I absolutely love it, beautifully edited, great music, smooth transitions, terribly interesting stories that introduce another side of the gaming world. I feel like I’m watching a documentary like Man on Wire or something (which is a compliment) and it keeps me hoping for some video clips/shows… just a thought. Keep up the good work!

great podcast Robert i’ll keep checking in to see when the next episode is up

I love the show. Watching the 1up-ocalypse was pretty disheartening considering that writting about games is why I’m going to school. Thanks for all of the hard work and keeping the dream alive. I love you…deeply. (Word?) [Word.]

Man, you make a fucking good podcast. I’m glad I caught you on Rebel FM.

I don’t know if I left a comment the first time I listened to the show, but after listening to it again last night I have to tell you that this is an amazing podcast.

I’m really looking forward to the next show.

Robert, I absolutely love the show. Not only is it informative and entertaining, it is inspiring. The production quality and the effort put in is well ahead of any other podcast I’ve ever heard. I’ve been procrastinating over making a documentary myself, on something unrelated to games, and listening to your latest show gave me a kick in the ass in the right direction.

Keep up the great work.

Very high production values and positively engaging. This podcast is a must-listen-to, for sure.

Hi, Robert. I just wanted to let you know that your podcast cuts to the core of my soul. I’m sad you don’t accept donations, because I would gladly give you my money.

Anyway, I have a question about this episode. In the EA Land farewell, we can hear the emotional chap speaking and the Brightman/Bocelli tune and then this bed of noise underneath all. What is it? In-game noises? Cooing? Heavy petting?

Thanks again.

Reply @Adam: Yes those noises are little in-game character noises, people hitting the key to make their character cry mostly, though some are dancing. Thanks for listening.

Hey Robert: How about a segment about the perks publishers give to reviewers/sites (trips/toys/etc.) and if it makes the credibility of reviews/previews be tainted. In the movie industry if a film is not given to reviewers then it has almost sealed it’s death certificate. In the game world the journalists have to stay on the good side of publishers to get review copies.

Looking forward to the next podcast

I gave your show a listen on Jeff Green’s recommendation, and I could not believe how utterly amazing this podcast was. So unbelievably well-put together. I actually shed a tear or two when the EA Land farewell piece came on.

Mr. Ashley, you just got yourself a lifetime listener. Keep up the excellent work, and never go away. PLEASE.

Great show! I recommended it to friends as This American Life for nerds, or at least nerds who are even nerdier than the nerds who listen to This American Life.

I would love to hear a show with game creators talking about art and inspiration, instead of engines and level design.

I would love a show exploring the concept of “fun”. What is fun? Why are some games fun, and similar games not?

Wheres the April podcast man ? Cant wait, good work btw

put a donation box up on this site……..and while im making requests also put op episode 3! har har har ( i hate using emotocons)

Amazing. Captivating. Relevant.

Not to mention outstanding quality.

Thank you Mr Ashley.

So far i dig the podcast but one thing bothers me about it. I think you sound a little too close to this “This American Life”. The music is even timed the same. I hope over time you will break out of this mold and the podcast will turn into something that is uniquely yours.

This is an fantastic podcast, too bad there aren’t new episodes often enough.
I also loved the recording of the last minutes of EA-Land in the end, and I am also interested in what will be left for future generations of the MMO games of today. So much video game history has already been lost, but in most cases it’s at least possible to find copies or roms of forgotten games, but the experience of MMO games would probably be hard to emulate in the future.

By the way, I noticed that the poster for this episode says the GameCube was released in 1990.

Robert,
Not sure if you still read the older comments, but I just had to say I loved the transition when Henry Lowood was discussing the disconnection of eaworld, the abrupt nature of the transition was perfectly timed, and (in my mind) put me in a place that I think those same users may have been, which I’m assuming was the point. Great editing! Good luck with the move (Rebel FM listener).
Peace !