CAGcast #42: Life, the Universe, and Everything

[CheapyD]

JimmieMac, the Greatest Icon in Professional Gaming and CAG community staple, joins this week's show. Homosexuality in Enchanted Arms, violence in video games, and sniffing Half & Half for fun and profit are just a few of the topics covered, as well as the usual assortment of new releases, industry news, and your questions from the CAGbag (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71382).


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Linkage:
Intro music: Chop Chop Master Onion's Rap (Parappa the Rapper)
Show Feedback (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=105509)
Enchanted Arms (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=105319)

New Releases (http://www.gamespot.com/news/6156681.html)

Motorola NFL Head Coach Headset (Xbox 360 & PS2) $29 shipped at Amazon (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/../archives/motorola-nfl-head-coach-headset-xbox-360-ps2-29-shipped-at-amazon.php)
Saint's Row - $39.90 Play-Asia - Not yet confirmed Region Free (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=106131)

Peaceoholic’s Protest Of Rockstar’s Bully (http://www.destructoid.com/peaceoholics-protest-of-rockstar-video-hits-the-web)
PAX: Gabe and Tycho ascend the Q&A altar (http://feeds.joystiq.com/%7Er/weblogsinc/joystiq/%7E3/16601317/)
Sony lists playable PS3, PSP games at TGS (http://www.gamespot.com/news/6156273.html)
48 New Backwards Compatible Games (http://www.kotaku.com/gaming/backwards-compatibility/48-new-backwards-compatible-games-197265.php)

CAGbag (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71382) - Forum Spy (http://forums.digitalpoint.com/spy.php)
Outro: Virtua Boy System (http://gameads.gamepressure.com/tv_game_commercial.asp?ID=3728)

[smellytim]

That clip of the gay guy from Enchanted Arms is hilarious. He definitely is the gayest character in the history of media. Cheapys impressions is great to. Another good CAGcast, but then again I enjoy all of them.

[gunm]

Bwa ha ha, Cheapy's impression of the Enchant Arm gay guy is too good. "Friend of the Gays", indeed!

What was up with Mr. Roboto, aka JimmieMac? Sounded like he was speaking through one of those smoker's voice boxes sometimes.

And no one is interested in Okami, FFXII, or Valkyrie Profile 2 for PS2? Or you all bought the import versions already?

Can't wait for that play-asia contest...I would go bananas with dat $500.

[Ivanhoe]

That clip of the gay guy from Enchanted Arms is hilarious. He definitely is the gayest character in the history of media. Cheapys impressions is great to. Another good CAGcast, but then again I enjoy all of them.

100% agree.

Gayest thing ive ever heard in a game.
Hearing cheapyD's impressions were even better!!


good show guys.

[zewone]

zewone!

[JohnnyDrama]

I'm actually listening to it right now

[KaneRobot]

The Hulkster's filing a lawsuit, JM.

[evanft]

And no one is interested in Okami, FFXII, or Valkyrie Profile 2 for PS2? Or you all bought the import versions already?

QFT.

[Ikohn4ever]

okay episode, I know that the 360 is still the newest console out, but some people still dont own one, so talking about it so much does get boring

[bobthecat23]

i think the show was great keep up the good work i didnt like that jimmy guy he was boring i feel offended im spanish :( jk :)

[Chris in Cali]

Good show, what was that song in the begining? I've heard it before.

[bobthecat23]

o that song was from a game called parrapa the rapper

[BustaUppa]

I was hoping Jimmie Mac would regale us with tales of his professional videogame victories. But instead he just made sarcastic responses to everything. :-(

[Ikohn4ever]

I was hoping Jimmie Mac would regale us with tales of his professional videogame victories. But instead he just made sarcastic responses to everything. :-(

you must be new to the site or something and havent seen him post before

[SpreadTheWord]

Great CAGcast! I guess a three man show actually works if the third guy isn't afraid to jump into the conversation.

[Mr Unoriginal]

Sorry to be the only dissenter, but I really didn't like this CAGcast at all. The 3 man format this time wasn't too bad, but the show itself seemed VERY dissorganized. Most of the times you went off-topic got boring very fast. A few awkward moments listening as well this time. I caught more than one time where Wombat would throw in an attempt at a witty quip and the cast would go dead silent for a second or two. I feel like he's trying too hard to be funny all the time.

You're still my favorite Podcast and I always look forward to it every week.

[starman9000]

It started strong with the Parappa song, but then was kind of meh. I get sick of hearing how stupid people are who think videogames are evil. You don't want this to end up like that crappy PCgamer podcast where they constantly talk about how ridiculous it is to blame games for things. We get it already.

(don't get me wrong, it was still an enjoyable podcast and better than most)

[Wombat]

Although, Im probably the biggest CAgcast fan out there, for obvious reasons, I wasnt peticularly pleased with my performance this week either. I'll admit I've been alittle down in dumps, having moved from a bad situation to a worse one, also we needed to stop in the middle of the show and pick it up again becuase my dog started to act sick and I needed to get her some help. So hopefully next week I can bring back my A game, sorry guys.

[robbyrob]

Yo - although it was a bit weak at times, it still had a few good moments. Plus you got to realize 75% of the podcasts out there are not even bearable. We happen to have a good one here. This week was a big "all over the place", but hey - it's still better than 80-90% or the stuff out there! (Even if Wobat rants a bit too much sometimes ;-). Keep rocking with you bad self Cheapy and Wombat!

[jkam]

Great cast!

[MaskedPlague]

Does JimmieMac have pictures of a naked CheapyD in a compromising position? He really brought this CAGcast to a halt by bringing nothing to the table except his heelish persona that grows tired even on the boards. Please keep his appearances limited to an annual basis.

The sniffing milk joke got old after the first 20 minutes. Though intially funny, the half and half didn't age well. Wombat did sound terribly miserable. Wombat, I hope your employment situation works out.

[bobthecat23]

guys y did cheapy go live in japan i just started to hear the caggast

[bobthecat23]

just wondering

[DesertEagleXIX]

I wasn't a fan of Cagcast 42....

- JimmyMac seems way too cynical. He doesn't like anything- He's about as much fun to listen to as my thirteen-year old neice who hangs out at Hot Topic and listen to Good Charlotte all day. Wah, wah, wah!

- Wombat seemed to get the short end of the stick. Here's a guy who actually is into games, and he gets crapped on for liking Oblivion, and PS2 RPG's. Lose the holier-than-thou attitude guys. If it weren't for games, we'd have to talk about Cheapy's Balls on the Cagcast.

[Trakan]

Why does he have to be SO gay?

[Michaellvortega]

While this episode was a little unorganized I think JimmieMac really added to the episode. If you could get other key members to be on the show and give there little one liners and thoughts I think the show would be more enjoyable. IMO every episode gets better and better. If it's any consolation just know that when I am parked in a alley working a telephone pole I turn the stereo up so I can listen to the CAGcast up there and everyone nearby is FORCED to Listen.


guys y did cheapy go live in japan i just started to hear the caggast
CheapyD went to make Xbox cool in Japan and eat at all the restaurants that have girls in maid uniforms.

[zewone]

Why does he have to be SO gay?
Besides my shoutout, that was the best part.

[drsuper23]

I actually enjoyed this CAGcast. I thought that Jimmiemac was pretty funny. Since I don't spend all day in the forums I guess I don't have the same opinion as others do about him. Wombat, hang in there man things will get better.
I thought it was a great episode. Like getting away from the usual format and bringing something new to it. Keeps it fresh. Next week you guys can go back to the regular format but I actually enjoyed this one alot. Nice break.

Thanks guys. Keep up the excellent work.

[thorbahn3]

I thought I said this before but no more episode long guests. What happens is you guys get way off track, try to impress the guest and bore me. I will say that JimmieMac did have me laughing pretty hard but by the end I wanted to piss in a glass on half & half and see you guys drink it. BTW Wombat, add some of your homemade cream before you quit this job you must really hate.

Last thing, are there no more ODB clips?

P.S. There is a gay guy in Steamboat Chronicles that is pretty gay, but only a NPC.

[trip1eX]

Yeah I detected that Cheapie was ignoring the Wombat's jokes in favor of his new 'kewl' bud JimmieMac. I also got the vibe that Wombat didn't like the idea of adding the 3rd wheel. Personally I liked just Cheapie and Wombat. I found JimmieMac to be too 'GTA' for me.

The 3 people thing had you all tripping over each or not paying attention to one or the other.

[lilboo]

Yeah I detected that Cheapie was ignoring the Wombat's jokes in favor of his new 'kewl' bud JimmieMac. I also got the vibe that Wombat didn't like the idea of adding the 3rd wheel. Personally I liked just Cheapie and Wombat. I found JimmieMac to be too 'GTA' for me.

The 3 people thing had you all tripping over each or not paying attention to one or the other.

^ pretty much what i wanted to say. thanks :D

[KaneRobot]

Watch - this is like when McGinley did a guest shot on Married With Children...two seasons later he was a major character with a spot in the opening credits. Wombat must be working without a contract, perhaps he's in negotiations with another podcast.

"The Major Nelson + Wombat Show" - headed your way in '07. BANK ON IT.

[Michaellvortega]

Quit you bitching people. CheapyD is Conan Obrien and Wombat is Andy Richter period. If you didn't enjoy the show you must be a terrorist.

[Sendell]

As a long time listener (but not from the start), and a first time poster (relatively speaking), this is the first time I've given feedback. So... Here goes. I thought JimmieMac added to the show, of course I'm new to the forums, so I don't know what everyone else does about him. I liked his satirical humor, except when he dissed the cag community in conversation with the leader of the herd, CheapyD. I think he said we're unintelligent, and that's why we listen to the podcast. Ouch. Oh, and are there transcriptions of your podcasts? I remember you guys mentioned something cool you were going to do... Yes, the playasia thing sounds amazing. Good idea for a contest. And it would be cool if it was merit based, instead of a random drawing. OH, and CheapyD and Wombat- you guys sounded great as usual. Wombat- I think you handled yourself well-- I didn't get the vibe you were unhappy. Albeit, I hope you feel better soon.

[thorbahn3]

Quit you bitching people. CheapyD is Conan Obrien and Wombat is Andy Richter period. If you didn't enjoy the show you must be a terrorist.


Yeah, when that show first started.

[ch3zyp00fs]

Hey guys, not a great episode for me this time around. It seemed all over the place and the show seemed to go away from games and gaming and into bad jokes.

I do have an idea though for future shows, maybe make a poll for each show that we can rate 1-10?

I'm sure next week will be better. See ya next week.

[Ma12kez]

It was an OK CAGcast this week. Although you guys went off topic numerous times, it was still alright. However, if you guys do decide to have a guest every now and then, maybe he or she could have their own time slot within the CAGcast instead of jumping in and out at random times? Otherwise, just stick with the classic 1, 2 punch combo of Cheapy and Wombat.

[Fire]

So much talk about the 360 just got boring. Parts were funny, but one of the more boring CAGcasts that I've listened to. Wombat was pretty funny with the sniffing of the half and half and he was trying pretty well. JimmieMac sounded messed up or as though he was trying to impersonate Jack Nicholson or something. Next CAGcast my suggestion is less Jimmie. Still one of the better Podcasts out there along with TwiT and some of the movie ones.

[Fire]

I wasn't a fan of Cagcast 42....

- JimmyMac seems way too cynical. He doesn't like anything- He's about as much fun to listen to as my thirteen-year old neice who hangs out at Hot Topic and listen to Good Charlotte all day. Wah, wah, wah!

- Wombat seemed to get the short end of the stick. Here's a guy who actually is into games, and he gets crapped on for liking Oblivion, and PS2 RPG's. Lose the holier-than-thou attitude guys. If it weren't for games, we'd have to talk about Cheapy's Balls on the Cagcast.

I got the same sense in regards to Wombat. The guy is trying, and they're ragging on him for being a gamer and liking Oblivion.

[flowery]

Another solid CAGcast. I really enjoy that it is just some friends talking. I thought the whole game ethics and protest segment was really good. Keep it up...it was nice to take a small break from Madden 07.

I enjoy JimmieMac's antics and such since he seems like how a few of my friends act.

[Tybee]

Sorry guys. Just wasn't feeling this one. Jimmie Mac, at best, came off as an irritating curmudgeon, at worst a bully. I liked it when you had Chris on because I felt like he at least offered some (admittedly infrequent) insights into the gaming industry. Jimmie Mac, on the other hand, simply seemed content to piss on the topic at hand. And not in a funny way.

Combine that with a clinically depressed Wombat and you've got a real downer of a show. I think you guys need a hug, a puppy, a good lay or all three. Cheer up!

Did anyone tally the number of cream-sniffing jokes? I lost count (and interest) at 8.

On the positive side, I liked the DIGG feature Cheapy was describing. I've never heard of that before. It'd be awesome if CAG could get it, but I suspect it's a proprietary technology that they're holding onto pretty tightly.

And that guy in Enchanted Arms sounds pretty gay, but still not as gay as Tingle. The whole discussion reminded me of that Mystery Science Theater 3000 bit where they had the stereotype machine, in that case using Italian-Americans ("mild stereotype" = guy in sweatsuit with a Brooklyn accent; "offensive stereotype" = mafiosos; "ethnic slur" = pizza tossing chef with big mustache talking about spicy meatballs)

[soliddragon]

Wha?! No more Mr.Ed ala ODB?!

Give Wombat a hug.

[daphatty]

Yea, I'm gonna have to disagree with all of the negative feedback this CAGcast seems to be getting.



This show is definitely among the top 10 shows as far as I am concerned. I think the addition of Jimmie Mac helped detract from the RL issues that were surrounding Wombat during the show. (Sorry Wombat but it was clear you were troubled just by the tone of your voice.)

And for all you Half & Half Sniffing haters out there, FU! That shit was funny each and every time they said it. Besides, are you people really that stupid to think Wombat is sniffing Half & Half?

One question though. How the hell does a chef become known as "the greatest gaming icon?" No offense JM but I call shenanigans!

[wageslave]

As always I enjoyed the cagcast.

The negative: I found JimmeMac overly sarcastic and negative as if he were trying too hard to be "cool", and it seemed he wasn't able or was unwilling to find anything positive to talk about. I liked Chris much better. It also seemed that there were more tangents than usual.

The positive: It doesn't seem to me that Cheapy steps on or cuts off Wombat as others have suggested. You guys have a really good dynamic together. Really, you have the cagcast down to a science and it shows.

Maybe for a change of pace Wombat can be the host for a week? We all know this is cheapys' site, but I think Wombat has earned it if he wants it for a week. And just as you guys would like to see more minorities and women with small tits in games, I'd also like to see a female guest on cagcast to get a different perspective.

Edit: I personally loved the running Half and Half joke, and Wombat has a great sense of humor.

[shipwreck]

It was like listening to a game of Uno without having to press "A" every 10 seconds.

[ryanbph]

I enjoyed it. One of the better shows in recent memory. IMO,bring the icon on every week.

[jkam]

I can't believe all the JimmieMac hate...I thought he added some fun to the cast this go around. It seems like everyone takes video games a little too seriously. Most of his comments were in good fun and were opinions. I welcome the sarcasm.

[Xevious]

I can't believe all the JimmieMac hate....
I have nothing against JimmieMac but I never found him to be funny. He's just like any other dude that you met in a bar; Nothing special.

Also Cheapy, I'm the dude who posted the gay saxaphone thread.

I thought it was a good show overall. I like the 3 person format.

[LarryGe]

wow, i can't imagine how fucking busy you guys are going to be with the podcast when the wii and ps3 launch. I bet there will be no mention of the 360 when that happens:lol:

[bobthecat23]

i hate the fucking ps3 ihate sony i wish it crumbeld down to its very legs

[ivanctorres]

Firstly, Wombat sorry about the sucky job situation. I can't believe they actually had the "balls" to tell you to sniff the freaking half and half. I would have quit right then and there. Isn't it the secretarys job. I hope your dog feels better.

Second, Cheapy didn't read my entire post on the cast and Jimmy unjustifiably bashed me for it and pretty much called me a pussy.
Jimmy- I didn't know being a fan meant that your "team" can do no wrong. For example, if your a fan of the yankees and they suck-do you say they were great like a fanboy or do you criticize the team for its poor play.

In my post, I also said I loved the your man in japan segment.

Anyhow, I think you guys are back in midseason form. I loved the running joke with the half and half. It made me laugh each and every time. That's what makes the cagcast the cagcast-that and the joke about the rats in wombats apartment being the size of the rats in oblivion.

-What's the deal with jimmy? Why is he picking on wombat for liking obliviion? It's probably the best game on the 360 = what the hell is jimmy playing madden? Is he cool b/c he plays madden and is wombat not cool b/c he plays oblivion. I definetly got the impression that Jimmy was trying to be to "cool for school" by ragging and wombat and knocking the listeners with a remark about their intelligence.

Again, good podcast for me. Would have been great if not for the "icon" Jimmy.

[sinewav]

Ok show this week guys, not sure why your guest JimmyMac was invited as he essentially became a heckler the entire show rather than actually contributing. He spoke his mind a bit too much perhaps to discourage useful discussion on games.

Some laughs at times but by the end I only came away with what CheapyD and Wombat talked about.

[BuggyG]

Dudes! Don't listen to anything these haters have to say. At first I was a bit s[k]eptical about another guest speaker after the last one, but JimmieMac was an amazing guest, and definately brought the cagcast to a whole new level. He definately needs a better mic though. I was a little dissapointed with the "Your Man in Japan" segment this week, but other than that, great show, the only podcast that I enjoy listening to, even if the discussion is of something I detest (PS3) or dont own yet (XB360). You guys just make stuff enjoyable to listen to. I know you try to stick to a little over an hour, but you should throw in a special extra long one every once in a while. btw, what happened to the hype wagon? maybe i just missed it...anyway, GREAT SHOW

p.s. I think people are really going over the top with the whole "OMGZ CHEAPYD IS NOT LETTING WOMBAT SPEAK". I really don't see where these people are coming from on that one...

edit: changed c to k in skeptical

[sj41]

I listened to The HotSpot and then listened to CagCast right afterwards and I enjoyed the CagCast much more (although The Hotspot had a host or two missing this week). The Icon was funny and I thought the Oblivion jabs were in good fun and friendly the whole time. Good job to all three of you guys and I hope Jimmie can come back in a month or two, after some different guests come in and we get just Cheapy and Wombat a few times.

[mr ryles]

I like the violence in video games and comparing it to the shooting range. I have the same type ordeal when afew weeks ago my friend invited me to go shooting with him. I have to say with all the socom, halo 2, counter strike I've played, that shooting did not come any easier to me. My accuracy was way off. I am used to being able to shoot people in the face in halo 2 with a shotgun. But when shooting a rabbit I was lucky to even knick it with just 1 of the hundred BB's flying out of the shotgun shell. Maybe if I had a plasma rifle or needler I would have been more accurate.

[quickstraw]

Since the beginning, the CAGcast has been the best video game podcast out there. The combination of CheapyD and Wombat is top notch. However, adding guests has really driven the quality of the CAGcast down. Jimmie Mac sounded like every other person doing a video game podcast. And that is not a compliment. Please, for the love of god, go back to a two person podcast!

With a third person, CheapyD seems more interested in showing off for his guest and Wombat seems to be less and less a part of the show. We need more Wombat, not less. By the way, during these 3 people podcasts, Wombat's jokes seem to go by unoticed by the other 2.

Anyway, the CAGcast is still better than the other podcasts. It just seems to be a bit off track.

[zewone]

By the way, during these 3 people podcasts, Wombat's jokes seem to go by unoticed by the other 2.
I'm assuming you meant to type "unnoticed", which these "jokes" as you call them weren't funny. ;)

[mr ryles]

Wombat and funny don't really go together. He is more witty.

[CorporalJackson]

I don't know why everyone has been dissin the show lately Ive seen no change in the past few shows they all are awesome and like a fish! Also Jimmy scares me :( he's like MC hammer! Keep the great shows coming and the half & half sniffed!

[crewj]

Since the beginning, the CAGcast has been the best video game podcast out there. The combination of CheapyD and Wombat is top notch. However, adding guests has really driven the quality of the CAGcast down. Jimmie Mac sounded like every other person doing a video game podcast. And that is not a compliment. Please, for the love of god, go back to a two person podcast!

With a third person, CheapyD seems more interested in showing off for his guest and Wombat seems to be less and less a part of the show. We need more Wombat, not less. By the way, during these 3 people podcasts, Wombat's jokes seem to go by unoticed by the other 2.

Anyway, the CAGcast is still better than the other podcasts. It just seems to be a bit off track.

i agree.

not to add to the jimmie mac hate, i just didn't feel that he added anything to the CAGcast.

bring the show back to the original format! sophmoric humor can go a long way! :bouncy:

[doctorfaustus]

So who is jimmimac and why is he a video game icon?

This was an okay show, but I thought jimmmiemac was just baggin' on everthing without really adding anything. Also, Cheapy and Jimmiemac teamed up on wombat, giving the show a very uncomfortable feel- at least from my prespective.

Also, I think cheapyd said something about feeling compelled to do a Your Man in Japan segment. In all honestly, I think if there is nothing worthwhile to report then he can just skip the segment. This week's segment felt very last-minute and rushed. You don't want to saturate every cagcast with Japan segment and have it become repetitive.

Anyhow, how about having violent lee on the show? He's a bonofied video game reviewer. I'd like to see a segment where he reviews a game, or maybe a point-counter point segment between wombat and violent lee.

[zyblorg]

Gotta add my voice to the throng that felt that this show, like bad half&half, was off. Jimmie Mac was that kid who sat at the back of the class, put down everything, but actually didn't do anything. Besides the delectable throat punch/creme brulee combo, he didn't contribute anything -- and it seemed that CheapyD played along with the tired bad-ass routine, picking on Wombat. The whole show was oddly mean-spirited.

I don't think guest hosts work for you guys. Maybe a guest segment -- someone who actually had something to say -- would be cool, but throwing a third party into a two-man operation has been awkward so far.

By the way, my sympathy goes out to Wombat. A few years back and a couple of jobs ago, I had to fetch my boss' shoes from the repair shop and courier them out to her. Being a lackey is never fun, but sometimes it's necessary to get where you want to be.

[nyyanksfan20]

Good show, one of the better ones. Jimmie Mac is one funny dude.

[Ricochet]

The negative: I found JimmeMac overly sarcastic and negative as if he were trying too hard to be "cool", and it seemed he wasn't able or was unwilling to find anything positive to talk about. I liked Chris much better. It also seemed that there were more tangents than usual....

Maybe for a change of pace Wombat can be the host for a week? We all know this is cheapys' site, but I think Wombat has earned it if he wants it for a week. And just as you guys would like to see more minorities and women with small tits in games, I'd also like to see a female guest on cagcast to get a different perspective.


I agree completely. While I did laugh at some of JimmieMac's antics, the actual substance that I came away with was almost nil - something I would never expect with a guest. Guests should be people who can actually add to the show, given their occupation or view on the industry. Perhaps Cheapy should use some of his charisma (or bribe) industry folks to be interviewed for a short segment, and have fellow CAGs submit questions. That's what I loved the most about the Joystiq guest, and the recent trend of reader reviews - not only was he an active player, but it got the community involved with the cast in a much more dynamic way than the Cagbag, which allows the fourth wall to be shattered to the degree in which I feel like I can smell Cheapy's burps from the comfort of my car.

And like others have suggested, I think it would be fun to have Wombat host. Afterall, Robin does have his own comic in which Batman cameos. Plus, wageslave's idea of a female guest - or even a segment - would be a fresh addition. Perhaps, something in which Mrs. Cheapy, Mrs. Wombat, or Momma Cheapy contributes, if they'd like. Gotta keep it in the family afterall.

Oh, and more hypewagon. Toot toot!

[thorbahn3]

You guys complained about Lego Star Wars II not having online co-op. After thinking about why they left the feature out it came to me: it's those damn kids. See, Lego Star Wars I was a fun game for grown-ups but the target audience was children, just like the toys and other video games. Because of that, I can see why it doesn't have it with all the internet sickos out there.

[bmulligan]

Jimmiemack making rye asides echoed many of my sentiments of the gaming industry as a whole, especially the general contempt of the industry's lack of imaginiation.

And as far as milk sniffing jokes go, at least we're in the loop on the inside joke. I've actually quit listening to RadiOPM or 1 up yours becuase they endlessly flaunt their own inside jokes about what happened to them at their last developer insider shin-dig, but unfortunately, I wasn't invited. That's the uniqueness of the CAGCast - it's like we're actually part of their inner circle while most all others have us as an outsider looking into their annointed game "journalist" world. In fact, I just had to listen to 10 minutes of how good the snack offerings were at various developers' break rooms on RadiOPM. Their PodCast is as useless as their magazine.

I couldn't care less about interviews and guests. Once in a while is great to break up the monotony, but it's not necessary. Many others' casts Have up to 6 people all talking over each other. Some interview insiders and are beholdent to the industry, having to kiss ass in order to get access. I don't want ass kissing, I want honest opinions about gaming and I like people who can speak like normal human beings instead of diskjockeys.


Good show, again - period

[AshesofWake]

poor wombat and his milk :rofl:


i personally loved this episode it's like 2am right now and i just finished it and im pretty drunk right now, i loved it, haahahhahaha

[Temporaryscars]

Wow. The first show that I didn't like. Only laughed once (CheapyD doing the gay impressions) and Jimmimac seemed very judgmental of Wombat. While I can live with all of that, not mentioning Wombats progress with his diet makes the straw that broke the camels back.

By the way, the “guest” thing seems to be a wrench in Cag’s works.

[Michaellvortega]

If you didn't think this podcast was good check out XBLradio, what a snooze fest that was! I regularly listen to Podtacular a halo themed Podcast that has different guest every week from Halo clans and or from the community in general. At the end of the last episode of Podtacular they had a commercial for XBLradio, so I downloaded it. If you think CagCast is bad check these guys out. You will have a new appreciation for the CagCast and it's superior format.

1 thing that I thought of that I wish was in the CAGcast was a weekly interview with a random japanese person and CheapyD trying to sell them on Xbox 360. I know a lot of people think the CagCast has too much 360 content already but I think it would be funny to hear CheapyD get some Japanese guy stuck on the train or bus and on his way to work to somehow like Xbox 360, "Sir can I send you a friend request?"

[MrX]

JimmieMac should be on every cagcast. Best episode ever! He was SOOOO more natural and comfortable then the toolboy from joystick

[donkeydrop]

So who is jimmimac and why is he a video game icon?

This was an okay show, but I thought jimmmiemac was just baggin' on everthing without really adding anything.

Uggh. Like some 18-year -old nerd trying to act cool. Please never invite him on again.

[donkeydrop]

Uggh. Like some 18-year -old nerd trying to act cool. Please never invite him on again.

Forgot to add; this was the first time I ever just stopped listening mid-show and deleted it.:cold:

[memsg]

i thought he was a great guest, good show.

[KaneRobot]

I finally listened today. The guys ragging on JM are just envious THEY weren't invited to be on. So what if he didn't "add" anything? At least he didn't drag it down like other recent guests. I might be in the minority, but I don't look at this as a show where people add important information to the conversation...it's just a goofy and generally entertaining video game show.

What I said earlier in another thread still stands - I don't necessarily think it's a good idea to have someone on for the entire show, especially someone from the boards...but if it only happens once in a while it does provide a nice change up from the usual. The interaction was a lot better than it was with the Joystiq guy. I wouldn't mind a 4-times-a-year/once a season special guest, whomever it may be.

I have a feeling I'm going to enjoy this show less once the other consoles are out. If our two esteemed hosts get one or both of the new consoles it'll probably cut down on the 360 talk, and that's no good from my selfish perspective.

Also,

"I am on the side of the gays" -CheapyD, August 2006

[TC]

Listened to the show last night. It was a good one. JimmieMac was pretty damn funny. I would be fine with him being a monthly guest or something.

Wombat don't forget to update your resume with your new found dairy skills.

[WhipSmartBanky]

I'm a little behind on CAGcasts, so real quick I'll just say that I thought this was great, and while I'm still not a huge fan of the 3-mic format, this was a far better show than the previous attempts. The Icon JimmieMac did a great job as a guest this second time around, adding an entertaining color commentary feel, especially with the bit on Oblivion and FFXI. I didn't hear the mean-spiritedness a couple of other posters brought up, I thought the whole show was a quick listen and flowed well with some good natured elbows in the ribs between friends.