So Much to Give

I've been told by many people that I have so much to offer in a relationship. Well, considering the author/reader relationship can be so intimate, I've come to the conclusion that I've been getting far too little out of this relationship.

I work all day over a hot processor just to think of something worthless to write, and what do I get? Usually nothing! Not even a page hit.

Even now, I have to have a pin number in order to activate real ads on this blog. Yet, I have not received this in the mail. Such dark times should befall no man (or woman). I can only hope that I can stay strong and get the ad hits I so richly deserve. Maybe one day in the far-flung future, I'll reach that $100 milestone and be paid by Google's AdSense.

That day will certainly be one of rejoicing. And I want you, my reader(s) to take part in this momentous occasion by just sharing an earnest smile.

The Return of the King

I've escaped my twenties only to find myself ensconced in the thirties.

As I look around this blog, I realize now that I've attempted to reinvent the concept of stupidity. Some of this stuff, I can say in all humility, isn't despicable. The vast majority? Well... at least I can say it's a blog. It's not meant to be good.

My podcasting days ultimately got eaten up by this awful disease called World of Warcraft. I was indoctrinated into nerddome and I wallowed in my own laziness. Fortunately, I was too lazy for the higher end raiding and was able to leave with my sanity in tact.

Now that I've discussed highly personal and boring matters, on to my main concern: I'm talking to myself.

There's no one reading this and for good reason: It sucks and it's old.

How anyone could possibly find this blog is beyond me, but I've noticed what I need is a hook and controversial subject matter.

I will leave this up to you. Of the following topics, what should this blog focus on:

Religion
Politics
Music
Movies
Atheism
Ecology

Those are your choices...now go!

(Haha! Who the hell am I kidding?)

God's Favorite Podcast - Episode Six

I know it's been a month! I promise you I wasn't being lazy. Just...counterproductive.

GOD'S FAVORITE PODCAST - Episode Six -
A Very Simpsons Podcast

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During this minor break in episodes, Karl and I have had many discussions. Mostly me telling him he's stupid and him babbling incoherently. However, there is one thing we agree on: the Simpsons is one of the best shows on TV.

To show our love for all things Homer, Karl, myself,and special guest host--broadcasting all the way from right next to Karl--Karl's brother Gustavo Castaneda (whom I mysteriously call Gustavo Baldanza) go on and on about our favorite episodes, quotes, and how the show has gone downhill. We also discuss the upcoming movie and how we'd like the trailer that was shown this past Sunday night to go. Sadly, the trailer has already shown and we were all wrong. Still, we invite you to laugh at our blatant wrongness and shitty punditry.

As per usual, there are a couple ways to listen to this episode.

1) Click on the Odeo button and sit through it.

2) Download the MP3 HERE.


Enjoy the show, because if you don't, we'll find you and we'll cut you.

Also, the song Every Time Your Eyes Close is provided with permission by Connor Scott. I wish to thank him for sending this MP3 and, of course, plug his Myspace page dedicated to his music. Also, he's a member of Let Go Beautiful who provided the music for Episode 4.

Karl Got Sick

To the two or three of you who care:

Karl got sick this past Sunday and had a terrible fever. Unfortunately, this left us totally unable to record anything. However, we plan on having a show up next week. I also want to take this time then to plug our other podcast, Radio Free Nintendo. This is done for Planet GameCube, of which you can read more about here.

I imagine anyone reading this would be primarily interested in the ones Karl and I are in, so I'll link to those specifically. I encourage everyone, though, to listen to the others as well.

Also, a caveat: This is a podcast about the gaming industry, while we touch on many other subjects, it's still pretty esoteric. But it's Karl and me, so how could you possibly resist?

Episode Nine: Nintendo Pirate Radio

This was our first podcast for PGC and it shows. We improved on the audio later on, and it can be a little obvious at times. However, we did help shape things to come by discussing a topic rather than focusing on the news. In this one we discuss the new wave of gaming journalism and the emergence of wannabe Hunter S. Thompson's.


Episode Eleven: Nintendo Pirate Radio Returns!

Jonathan Metts, PGC's site director, enjoyed our Pirate podcast enough to ask to join us and discuss gaming journalism and public relation's role in it. We also touch on a review of mine that won a bit of notoriety.

Episode Thirteen: We Were Nintendo People

This is strictly Evan and Karl (you may remember Evan from Episode 5 of GFP). It was an emergency podcast and they threw it up at the last minute. Still worth a listen just to hear us on desperation mode.

Episode Fourteen: Arthouse Pirate Theater 3000

Karl and I are back together discussing the different artistic aspects of games. Including, but not limited to: voice acting, art design, and music.

Episode Fifteen: Come Ride My Dark Horseman

Karl and I join with Radio Free's daddy, Mike Sklens, to discuss four possible problems that could bring about another huge gaming industry crash.

Episode Nineteen: For the Sake of Controversy

Jonathan, Karl, Evan, and I discuss a recent glut of controversial articles that have recently appeared on Planet GameCube. Many thought of us as negative nancies. But we had to prove we were right. This one also features the first appearance of RFN mascot Sweet Pete, the Pirate of the Jungle.

Episode Twenty-One: Activision, Ubi, and PS3

Karl and Evan in desperation mode again. It's really quite pathetic.

Episode Twenty-Two: The Nintendo Game that Wasn't

Our most recent episode, Evan, Jonny, Karl, and I do a normal Radio Free Nintendo show and comment on the news of the week. Topics include Nintendo Wii preorders, Clover Studios closing, and the songlist included in an upcoming DS rhythm game called Elite Beat Agents. Also look out for Sweet Pete shilling his favorite treat.



So there. That's more than enough podcasting for just about any human being. If for whatever reason, we're late again, take a listen to any of these and pretend to be entertained!