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HOLY SHIT CAKES. I can't believe Cheapy hasn't seen Louie. MY GOD MAN. watch it asap, you will love it. amazing show.

Originally Posted by Kezmer I was hoping it was just ribbing. I just remember Cheapy groaning after he asked if he got anything. I am not sure why, but it just stood out to me for some reason.

This was the funniest part of the show for me.

I've listened to the CAGCAST for about a year now, and this episode really made me want to post. Specifically, I wanted to highlight what Cheapy said about "losing the eye of the tiger" as it's become more and more obvious as the weeks go by. If you listen closely, Cheapy just moans and groans through every episode as if can't wait for it to end. This worries me as Cheapy is really the soul of this podcast. Wombat and Ship are cool sidekicks, but they clearly don't have the personality to carry the show's weight. We need you back Cheapy!!!!

So in that light, here are my suggestions to make the podcast better:

1. Eliminate the new releases segment: I feel it's just a monologue where Ship talks about obscure games, while Cheapy and Wombat just zone out.

2. More personal stories! I love episodes where Cheapy talks about his life in Japan, Wombat talks about a his train being delayed by crazy people jumping in front of them. Go crazy guys, many days this is a lot more interesting that the actual games talk.

3. Go into all of the detail of what it's like to visit a press event: I feel many us listen to games media because in secret we'd love to live the life or being paid to play games. Many times, it's more interesting to hear about all of the details of the trip vs. the shitty games the company announced which usually you can't even talk about anyways. Talk about the trip process, the after parties, the rumors, the small talk you had with other games journalists, the food, everything, we want to know it all.

4. More Guests: Mix things up, Cheapy, why don't you invite Mark McDonald to you house and have him weight on the news, or if HipHop gamer is so interesting, bring him on the show!

5. Deep dive game discussions: RebelFM recently did a 3 episode discussion on Dead Space 2. I loved it, why, because I don't have time to play games anymore, but I feel like I'm playing the game through their experiences. I'm not saying the Cagcast should do this exact thing, but maybe talking about games that all of you have played would be interesting.

6. Read more listener mail and comments (make sure to get the listener's name correct), make us feel like your care and interact with the listeners. We want to be part of the experience, and hey, if you mention people's names it makes people feel part of the club and keeps them coming back.

What do other listeners think? I'd love for us to give more suggestions.

Cheers
-tobiaz

Originally Posted by tobiaz I've listened to the CAGCAST for about a year now, and this episode really made me want to post. Specifically, I wanted to highlight what Cheapy said about "losing the eye of the tiger" as it's become more and more obvious as the weeks go by. If you listen closely, Cheapy just moans and groans through every episode as if can't wait for it to end. This worries me as Cheapy is really the soul of this podcast. Wombat and Ship are cool sidekicks, but they clearly don't have the personality to carry the show's weight. We need you back Cheapy!!!! So in that light, here are my suggestions to make the podcast better: 1. Eliminate the new releases segment: I feel it's just a monologue where Ship talks about obscure games, while Cheapy and Wombat just zone out. 2. More personal stories! I love episodes where Cheapy talks about his life in Japan, Wombat talks about a his train being delayed by crazy people jumping in front of them. Go crazy guys, many days this is a lot more interesting that the actual games talk. 3. Go into all of the detail of what it's like to visit a press event: I feel many us listen to games media because in secret we'd love to live the life or being paid to play games. Many times, it's more interesting to hear about all of the details of the trip vs. the shitty games the company announced which usually you can't even talk about anyways. Talk about the trip process, the after parties, the rumors, the small talk you had with other games journalists, the food, everything, we want to know it all. 4. More Guests: Mix things up, Cheapy, why don't you invite Mark McDonald to you house and have him weight on the news, or if HipHop gamer is so interesting, bring him on the show! 5. Deep dive game discussions: RebelFM recently did a 3 episode discussion on Dead Space 2. I loved it, why, because I don't have time to play games anymore, but I feel like I'm playing the game through their experiences. I'm not saying the Cagcast should do this exact thing, but maybe talking about games that all of you have played would be interesting. 6. Read more listener mail and comments (make sure to get the listener's name correct), make us feel like your care and interact with the listeners. We want to be part of the experience, and hey, if you mention people's names it makes people feel part of the club and keeps them coming back. What do other listeners think? I'd love for us to give more suggestions. Cheers -tobiaz

Best. Post. Ever.

Cheapy - I just wanted to let you know that I just spilled coffee all over myself thanks to you. I was lifting my mug up to take a sip and I heard your suggestion for the Hip-Hop Gamer to be 'over the top' and you yelled "Killzone 3 goes whooooo!" and I started to tremor with laughter and my coffee went everywhere. As always, great episode guys.

I disagree with tobaiz. . . KEEP IT GAME FOCUSED. If you want to hear a video game podcast that has moved away from being game focused, listen to the IGN Gamespy Debriefings. It is crap. If i want to listen to funny life stories i would rather listen to Opie and Anthony. I listen to the Cagcast for videogame news and reviews.

Shipwreck. . . to solve your You Don't Know Jack problem.

Put your controller on your coffee table and pick it up to answer. this way you have a 1 second delay over your wife (who keeps the controller in her hand).

Originally Posted by Maklershed Cheapy - I just wanted to let you know that I just spilled coffee all over myself thanks to you. I was lifting my mug up to take a sip and I heard your suggestion for the Hip-Hop Gamer to be 'over the top' and you yelled "Killzone 3 goes whooooo!" and I started to tremor with laughter and my coffee went everywhere. As always, great episode guys.

One of the best meme back in the day!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YK18wQA-tHs

Fried chicken on the walls? really cheapy?

I agree with most of the points tobiaz made, except for point 1 about the new releases. I like hearing their opinions on new game releases, if they happen to have an opinion.

About garyu69's post, hilarious. I thought the other 'f' word meant "cigarettes", didn't know about the meatballs.

Man, that train incident sounds like it would cause nightmares. I remember seeing the aftermath of a car crash as a kid. When I saw it, the cops were already there cleaning up and had a sheet over the victim. But I saw one of the cops lifting up the sheets and the sheet was covered with blood. Scary. Now when I cross the street, I constantly look both ways and listen for cars.

Originally Posted by GTmaster39 One of the best meme back in the day!

whats the name of the movie you have in your sig pic ?

I've been trying to figure it out all day and its driving me nuts. I tried every google search term imaginable besides the title of the movie itself. It showed up in an email i get from 4gifs every morning.

If anyone knows please give some insight.

I could be completely wrong but is it 30 Days of Night?

Cheapys getting bored, Wombat is butt hurt everytime Cheapy jokes around, and Shipwreck... Actually Ships fine...

Worst part is that a mediocre Cagcast is still the best podcast out there, so I'll be listening no matter what.. :p

Still though. Wombat really needs to chill out. Cheapys just playing around. No need to be like "thats not nice. Aww ur hurting my feelings". Its starting to get like that E3 cagcast (the most ridiculously sensitive reaction to ballbusting ever). Learn how to take a joke.

Originally Posted by yobak3r Cheapys getting bored, Wombat is butt hurt everytime Cheapy jokes around, and Shipwreck... Actually Ships fine... Worst part is that a mediocre Cagcast is still the best podcast out there, so I'll be listening no matter what.. :p Still though. Wombat really needs to chill out. Cheapys just playing around. No need to be like "thats not nice. Aww ur hurting my feelings". Its starting to get like that E3 cagcast (the most ridiculously sensitive reaction to ballbusting ever). Learn how to take a joke.

yeah but in that e3 cagcast he got royaly raped by cheapy and shipwreck over how its "unprofessional" to take free stuff and now any time he mentions getting any cheapy starts up on him again. its pretty hyprocritical for a number of reasons more than that though who the wouldnt take free shit if offered?


its one thing if you go from booth to booth begging for free stuff but if its given to you why say no ? like someone else mentioned hes taking time out to go to these thiings and bring back info from them for the show which is more than cheapy does when hes not whining about being lonely or wishing he could get high.

add to that the fact the guy has his wife right next to him when theyre starting in on him and who wouldnt take it personal or get defensive?

Originally Posted by skadave I could be completely wrong but is it 30 Days of Night?

i was thinking it could be but i dont recall that scene from the movie unless theyve made more since that one. i also wondered if it wasnt that foreign santa claus horror flick but i cant recall that name either. whatever the name that video footage looks interesting.

What's the name of the nerd ? podcast with 100,000 listeners, I couldn't make out the exact name. Thanks.

Originally Posted by firstadopter What's the name of the nerd ? podcast with 100,000 listeners, I couldn't make out the exact name. Thanks.

Hello Firstadopter, here is the podcast they mentioned:
http://www.nerdist.com/category/podcast/, it's a comedy podcast aimed at geeks. It's so so, they have some celebrity comics on once in a while.

From wikipedia:
"The Nerdist Podcast is a weekly interview show hosted by Web Soup host Chris Hardwick who is usually accompanied by Jonah Ray and Matt Mira. The audio podcasts are typically an hour in length and interview notable comedians or entertainers, usually at their own home.[1] The show was recorded live April 5, 2010, at the Largo in Los Angeles, with guest Adam Savage of MythBusters.[2] Interviews have included Rob Zombie, Bill Maher, and Drew Carey. The show launched February 8, 2010."

I'd be interested in what gaming related podcasts everyone here listens to, here's my list in no particular order:
CAGcast
Gamers with Jobs - Conference Call
GameSpy Debriefings
Geekbox
Giant Bombcast
A Life Well Wasted
Out of the Game
Rebel FM
The Totally Rad Show
Weekend Confirmed
8-4 Play

What other good ones are there? What am I missing?

Cheers!

Originally Posted by tobiaz The Totally Rad Show

I love Revision3 to death.

Originally Posted by yobak3r Cheapys getting bored, Wombat is butt hurt everytime Cheapy jokes around, and Shipwreck... Actually Ships fine... Worst part is that a mediocre Cagcast is still the best podcast out there, so I'll be listening no matter what.. :p Still though. Wombat really needs to chill out. Cheapys just playing around. No need to be like "thats not nice. Aww ur hurting my feelings". Its starting to get like that E3 cagcast (the most ridiculously sensitive reaction to ballbusting ever). Learn how to take a joke.

Wombat has a right to be upset. They aren't jokes. They are personal attacks. Deep down Cheapy feels that the only way that Wombat gets into these are because of him. Once there in Cheapy's mind Wombat is doing the wrong thing accepting the free stuff and focusing on the food.

Cheapy thinks he's the Howard Stern of his field and is upset that Jackie Martling is having way too much fun while he can't. Cheapy needs to think of Wombat as Robin and not Jackie.