This episode uses several sound samples from Freesound.org. Credits: Lukaso (coins dropping), Milton (slot machine), Fonogeno (coins falling), Atha89 (register opening), Kjackson (ka-ching cash register), Broodmes (cash register ring), Hans (earthquake rumble).
Official episode poster by artist Olly Moss.
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Episode Six: Big Ideas
Robert Ashley edits listener-submitted game ideas into one big, crazy game, talks to the guy who owns the rights to Tetris about his plans to save the world, gets a lecture on the future of games from a New York University professor, and meets a struggling game blogger who happens to possess freakishly enormous genitalia.
PARENTAL ADVISORY: A Life Well Wasted is always for grown-ups, but this episode is definitely not for kids. Don’t embarrass yourself by playing it in the car with your grandma.
Comments
Thank you! Thank you! A million times Thank You! It’s here!
Posted by Alan Greenfeld June 23, 2010 at 3:14 PM
Downloading now. At a slow speed, but I can deal.
Posted by The Big Rig June 23, 2010 at 3:19 PM
Congrats on finishing the new episode! Cant wait to listen to it! This completes my day! ^__^
Posted by eric June 23, 2010 at 3:20 PM
Finally! It’s been about 7 months! It’s downloading pretty slow right now, but I can’t wait to listen to it… and see if the wait was worth it.
Posted by Reginald Perodin June 23, 2010 at 3:21 PM
Downloading now and poster ordered!
Posted by Steve June 23, 2010 at 3:22 PM
iTunes is saying three hours to download.
O_0
Posted by Reptar June 23, 2010 at 3:24 PM
Thank you for another wonderful show and poster Robert.
Posted by Gabriel Rodriguez June 23, 2010 at 3:26 PM
Awesome news! Can’t wait to listen.
Posted by Richard June 23, 2010 at 3:36 PM
Thank you
Posted by Mario66 June 23, 2010 at 3:40 PM
Oh, and thanks a lot, btw. Sorry if I sounded demanding in my previous comment, it was just disappointing to have to wait this long for another episode.
Posted by Reginald Perodin June 23, 2010 at 3:42 PM
awesome thank you soooo much been waiting for it so long
Posted by carlos lopez June 23, 2010 at 3:48 PM
itunes is hammered. 4 hours to wait!! Ah well, it seems like it’s so close!
Posted by phonicpod June 23, 2010 at 4:11 PM
No wait, it’s now 6 hours and keeps cancelling out. Why aren’t you charging for this yet?
Posted by phonicpod June 23, 2010 at 4:19 PM
DL is sloooooowwww
Posted by Tosh June 23, 2010 at 4:24 PM
congrats, must be a good feeling to have it done. looking forward to listening.
Posted by sarah June 23, 2010 at 4:44 PM
Happy it’s finally up. Thanks for the hard work editing it Robert. I really enjoy the format of the show.
Posted by Adam June 23, 2010 at 5:00 PM
I’m at 17% right now downloading it while riding the train. Somehow I don’t think my laptop battery will hold out. Will definitely be listening on the ride in tomorrow. Thanks for the hard work Robert. Can’t wait to hear the new single too!!!
Posted by Fred June 23, 2010 at 5:19 PM
Thanks! Sorry, we’re probably murdering your host with all this downloading… perhaps a torrent for when episodes are first uploaded?
Posted by Barton June 23, 2010 at 5:26 PM
Someone please mirror this asap.
Posted by impatient June 23, 2010 at 5:36 PM
Download is a little slow but we waited this long, so what’s the difference? Nice to see it’s finally here though. The poster looks great too.
Posted by Tom June 23, 2010 at 5:47 PM
The download’s going pretty slow. Any enterprising geek feel like uploading a torrent of it?
Posted by Pep Pep June 23, 2010 at 5:51 PM
Here’s an idea:
Robert, please, in your spare time, release an instrumental album.
Fantastic production.
Posted by Alex June 23, 2010 at 6:03 PM
Fantastic episode! I woke up 13 hours ago to check if you posted it yet, and I f5′d your page too many times to state publicly, (Podcast, Updates, Merch, main, and Twitter.) It was a long wait, a big build-up, and completely worth it! Thank you! I’m sure all the love you put into it will be appreciated by a lot of listeners.
P.S. 8:35 had me literally laughing out loud.
Posted by Alan Greenfeld June 23, 2010 at 6:21 PM
I’d like to add my vote for a torrent download
Posted by yumm June 23, 2010 at 6:52 PM
I will put up a torrent if/when it downloads.
Posted by Reptar June 23, 2010 at 7:00 PM
Agh… it’s 4 in the morning here (UK) and it still has 4 hours left.
I’m looking forward to it though. I think I’ll listen to all the old ones again tomorrow. A day full of ALWW.
Posted by Wesley Mackinder June 23, 2010 at 7:00 PM
Just bought this Print wish I could of gotten episode 5′s but hey this one is damn awesome too. Still waiting on the download of the episode.
Posted by Andrew June 23, 2010 at 7:12 PM
The download speed is ridiculous. I was hoping to have this on my mp3 player by the time I have to leave for work but that’s not going to happen. Damn it.
Posted by fuzz June 23, 2010 at 7:18 PM
Mirror: http://rapidshare.com/files/402195033/alww_ep-6_big-ideas.mp3.html
Posted by bat June 23, 2010 at 7:38 PM
Wow that jonah falcon story story sure took me by suprise.
Posted by R Bee June 23, 2010 at 7:46 PM
also, torrent:
http://users.tpg.com.au/adsl77le/alww_ep-6_big-ideas.mp3.torrent
Posted by R Bee June 23, 2010 at 8:39 PM
Why was that last segment even there. Really. The other parts kind of had something to do with gaming – that was just a man and his dick.
Posted by Ashface June 23, 2010 at 9:03 PM
Robert, you are a fucking maniac. All the hard work is definitely worth it. Thanks so much for this show!
Posted by Keith McNally June 23, 2010 at 9:59 PM
Its like my beloved old dead dog has come back to life!
Posted by Cody Tuckett June 23, 2010 at 10:08 PM
Thank you mr Ashley! Just woke up here on the other side of the Atlantic to find that the new episode is finally up. Downloading now.
Again: thank you for doing this
Posted by Daniel Termin June 23, 2010 at 10:08 PM
Fatastic podcast, very interesting listen to and well produced. I’d like to ask you, what microphone(s) do you use in your production? It sounds crystal clear with no background noise.
Thank you
Posted by James Rodriguez June 23, 2010 at 11:10 PM
Great episode!
Thank you for your hard work!
Posted by Boris June 24, 2010 at 12:41 AM
This is the best gaming podcasts since the Brodeo. Thank you doing what you do, Robert! Amazing production!
Posted by Jesper Sellerberg June 24, 2010 at 1:37 AM
It has been a long time coming! Thank you so much for doing another episode of this fantastic American Life for games.
Posted by Simon, Denmark June 24, 2010 at 1:48 AM
The best episode yet. Thanks. Sorry to hear you’re moving away from Berkeley, where I live.
Posted by Gabe June 24, 2010 at 2:12 AM
That was a great episode with fascinating guests. Great to wake up here in the UK to a new a life well wasted, just a shame the posters sold out whilst I was asleep! thank you!
Posted by Gingineer June 24, 2010 at 3:16 AM
Wow…. I am quite excited about this! I always save these for a day when I need a pick me up. Thanks for all the hard work Robert!
Posted by I_Stink June 24, 2010 at 3:33 AM
I know it’s old to compare your show to This American Life, but at this point you’re doing a better job of connecting your stories to a single theme than they are.
I would also add your opening monologue was a chilling assessment of my general way of thinking: lots of ideas, little gusto.
Posted by feitclub June 24, 2010 at 3:43 AM
damn! I haven’t even listened to it yet, but am hell of excited.
Posted by amalfitano June 24, 2010 at 4:04 AM
Athens, Georgia? REM fan?
Posted by Mike June 24, 2010 at 4:23 AM
Amazing, beautiful and finally a little scary.
Thanks Robert. I hope you make more of these, but I worry this will be the last for a long time.
Posted by Chris June 24, 2010 at 4:32 AM
Hands down the best Internet radio show ever, the production is top notch , very slick.
Thank you you for taking the time an effort to produce such a great show.
Looking forward to the next one.
Fabs
Posted by Fabs June 24, 2010 at 5:21 AM
Downloaded and nice new poster ordered!
@ Andrew
I would like an ep 5 Help! poster too but he 3rd edition color combos have yet to be finalized:
- Dk. Green / Teal
- Navy / pink
- Purple / yellow
Stay tuned!
Pro Zone!
Posted by Kev N. June 24, 2010 at 6:02 AM
I’m from Athens, GA so if you need tips on the local stuff there, send me an email. Moved to Ohio 9 years ago but I go back there once a year and have family there so I’m pretty well up to speed on what’s still there.
Be sure and check out The Grit if you want to see Michael Stipes often. Rocky’s pizza is good if that’s still there. The Taco Stand is some of my favorite Tex Mex anywhere.. And Jittery Joes coffee will change your life. Shows at the 40 Watt, I’d assume your band will be playing there. Lots of other bars you can play too. And go to The Varsity! You will not understand a word they say but their shakes, onion rings, and hot dogs are to die for.
Posted by Andy June 24, 2010 at 7:14 AM
The tragedy of you moving is that you won’t be able to guest on Rebel F.M. anymore.
Posted by Stern June 24, 2010 at 7:43 AM
Speak Up and Be Judged!