TexMex
Member
LOL, keep it up guys.
Where is this from? Can you get this in the patreon app?
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Colin Moriarty - Introducing Last Stand Media (includes new XBOX podcast hosted by MrMattyPlays And Karak)
Where is this from? Can you get this in the patreon app?
Gamer_By_Proxy
Member
I was big into EZA, but Greg was a lil bitch about the woman's day thing and then the rest of the cast that had any talent left. Isla wasn't the problem, even though it didn't help.
Without Kyle, Ben and Brandon, the rest are just kinda meh. Don can't carry it all. ha!
Without Kyle, Ben and Brandon, the rest are just kinda meh. Don can't carry it all. ha!
OmegaSupreme
advanced basic bitch
I'm not 100 percent sure but I think so. I think they're quite transparent with regard to how much their content creators are making.
MacReady13
Member
Here's the thing- whether I agree with someone or not is irrelevant. I tend to gravitate towards people who speak their truth without bending towards what others want them to believe. I respect James Woods' takes far more than someone like Mark Duplass who, after talking with Ben Shapiro, apologises for talking to him to appease his superiors?! Weak as piss.
Besides, I'll never forgive or give any views or money to hacks like Kinda Funny after they completely dumped on Colin when he did nothing wrong. The shit they used to say on Kinda Funny was sometimes offensive but pretty funny. Colin made a joke, the outrage mob swamped him and that was it for him in mainstream gaming media.
Basically, speak your mind. If you believe it 100% then say it! Don't say what others want you to say as you will get found out. Simple really. It's why I love Jaffe. I don't have to or need to agree with most of what he says but I know damn well that what he says, he stands by it 110%. Exactly like Colin Moriarty. Now how many in the gaming sphere can you say the say about???
Portugeezer
Member
Welcome... Brad? I kid, I kid.
analog_future
Banned
I mean, you're kidding, but is it not possible that that's what that post is hinting at?
Gamer_By_Proxy
Member
Jaffe is wrong on politics and wrong about GamePass, but at least he speaks his mind and I know where he stands. That's something.
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OmegaSupreme
advanced basic bitch
If only to hear the absolute fucking meltdowns from the maniacs. God, I hope so.
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Portugeezer
Member
The timing would lead us to believe that. I just didn't want to give people too many ideas. Could just be a coincidence.
MacReady13
Member
I agree with you 100% but just because I don't agree with Jaffe, doesn't mean he's an asshole that needs to be wiped out of the conversation completely like they've done with Colin and anyone who associates with him. It's fucking childish and really pathetic.
Gamer_By_Proxy
Member
If anything his fake definition on what DLC is should bother people more than bad political or gamepass takes. heh. Dude's like, it's a sequel so it's DLC.
analog_future
Banned
Honestly I think Brad would be a nice fit for LSM. Hope there's some truth to this idea.
MacReady13
Member
I'm also unsure as to why people's political beliefs, especially in gaming circles, are so important! I mean, we ALL know why (Trump) but why does it need to affect people so much? Crazy...
Fbh
Member
Greg was never in EZA (that's kinda Funny which he co founded with Collin).
But either way EZA was kinda screwed when Kyle left. You can clearly see the downward trend beginning with him leaving which makes sense as he was easily the more popular, charismatic and likable member.
They failed to rebrand themselves after he left, and things have only gotten worse without Brandon and Ben. Also while Isla on her own isn't too bad, this new approach of putting her front and center is definitely limiting their appeal.
More than anything though, IMO they screwed up by constantly hyper focusing on keeping the more toxic side of their fanbase happy instead of trying to evolve and find a new audience. Like they spend so much time doing streams that no one outside of their core audience watches, which is cool if you core audience is big enough to bring in a lot of money, but in their case it's small and shrinking.
Gamer_By_Proxy
Member
Oops, yea. Got them confused. Kyle was the draw for EZA for sure. I still watched some until Brandon and Ben left. Now I don't even think about EZA at all. I wish Don did more.
KF is also trash since the blow up with Colin imo, but I did find a video Greg did recently about PC gamers funny. I think it was on God of War ragnarok? I forget now.
Fbh
Member
Yeah, once Kyle left the only good content IMO was Frame Trap. The episodes with Ben, Brad and Huber in particular were always great.
But once Ben left too it was hard to care about any of their content anymore. I like Brad but he isn't as good of a host, and having Damiani as a permanent "co host" completely kills the appeal.
who ever it is welcome to the right side.
StueyDuck
Member
i doubt this is pointing to anything actually tangible and rather just shots fired, because as far as i understand it Sacred Symbols does better than most of EZA content so it's colin kind of saying that money talks.
i don't see brad (or whoever) jumping ship to join Sacred Symbols, he is good friends with Huber, so unless it''s a packaged deal it's more just LSM puffing their chest out.
(it's also entirely possible it has nothing to do with the EZA incident at all, could be the connie booth thing or something sport related)
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elementalnocturne
Neo Member
Right! Occam's razor might suggest that the post is talking about "poaching" Patreon subs. It's honestly crazy that no one else is suggesting that.
oh that has got to be it boy i am dumb.
AmuroChan
Member
Well, how many subs are really left to poach? EZA's been bleeding subs for a long time now, and a lot of what's remaining are the Resetera-type who bitched about Dustin's appearance to begin with.
Bumblebeetuna
Member
I stopped following the Xbox podcast from LSM, was too boring. I also rarely listen to the episodes of EZA now. How can anyone stomach Isla and Damiani? Also stopped following the XNC podcast, which I had been following for months but never actually listen too because the episode titles were never appealing. I listened to the most recent one, some British dude was console warrioring about Forza vs GT and it was embarrassing to be listening to. I wish there was a good all around gaming podcast that doesn’t cater to a specific platform.
XNC was almost as bad as Kinda Funny. How big is colts podcast? Didn’t he used to post here?
XNC was almost as bad as Kinda Funny. How big is colts podcast? Didn’t he used to post here?
It's been a long time since I've listened to Colin but I always found him to be one of the most insightful commentators in the industry. He challenged people but was always respectful and informed on the subjects he was discussing. I'd completely moved away from gaming podcasts due to how bland and predictable they became. I'm listening to his latest podcast (specifically the subject matter discussed above) and think I will subscribe.
OmegaSupreme
advanced basic bitch
Hearing him defend Dustin so fervently was amazing. You could tell Dustin was getting emotional. We should all be so lucky to have a boss and friend like that.
AmuroChan
Member
He did for Dustin what Greg was too pussy to do for him.
Reave
Member
I don’t always agree with Colin’s takes on most things, but I 100% respect his leadership and his willingness to go to bat for his team.
I used to consider Easy Allies fairly harmless in their little bubble, but it’s abundantly clear that their obsession with self-righteousness has blown up in their faces.
Their baffling demonstrations of elitist behavior, poor community management, lack of commanding leadership, and aloof direction are undeniable at this point.
That said, I think Colin’s prediction that Easy Allies will eventually fold is accurate — especially now that the veil has been lifted and that humble, modest, and friendly little image of theirs has dissipated. When that day comes, I only expect 2-3 of them to find their footing while the rest sputter out and/or change careers entirely.
I used to consider Easy Allies fairly harmless in their little bubble, but it’s abundantly clear that their obsession with self-righteousness has blown up in their faces.
Their baffling demonstrations of elitist behavior, poor community management, lack of commanding leadership, and aloof direction are undeniable at this point.
That said, I think Colin’s prediction that Easy Allies will eventually fold is accurate — especially now that the veil has been lifted and that humble, modest, and friendly little image of theirs has dissipated. When that day comes, I only expect 2-3 of them to find their footing while the rest sputter out and/or change careers entirely.
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AGRacing
Member
Easy Allies in its original form was great. I was a Patron . It was a great hangout.
Then they got political a few times (usual suspects). Then they lost a top guy and went MENTAL. This is yet another example of it.
I happened to check in on their pod the other day …. heard an ad read for “better help” that sounded like a bad Mrs Doubtfire skit on Mad TV or something. The world is insane.
I think Brad, Huber and Blood are genuinely good guys. Damiani is obsessed with censorship. Jones is a coward. Ian is a ego maniacal lunatic.
Then they got political a few times (usual suspects). Then they lost a top guy and went MENTAL. This is yet another example of it.
I happened to check in on their pod the other day …. heard an ad read for “better help” that sounded like a bad Mrs Doubtfire skit on Mad TV or something. The world is insane.
I think Brad, Huber and Blood are genuinely good guys. Damiani is obsessed with censorship. Jones is a coward. Ian is a ego maniacal lunatic.
mckmas8808
Mckmaster uses MasterCard to buy Slave drives
I'd say he's just straight left on some topics actually. But in our world today, one view on a topic shapes a person's whole political view. Nuance isn't allowed.
mckmas8808
Mckmaster uses MasterCard to buy Slave drives
lsm has better help ads as well sadly.
why is that wrong??
TheDarkPhantom
Member
Finished listening to the part where Colin talks about the situation, he did right by Dustin (I expected no less) and once again proved his moral character, something the "other side" wishes they had. See, it's most often the ones screaming "TOXICITY!" that are the most toxic, the ones shrieking "BIGOTRY!" that are the most bigoted, the ones crying "RACIST!" that ironically have never had a friend or been in a relationship with someone of a different race.
If anything, Colin should have went harder. I'm an Old Testament motherfucker, no turning the cheek here. Many of us have always thought "live and let live" but the Mentally Deranged Brigade isn't content with that, they want you to bow to their demands, follow their decrees, only say what they approve can be said, woe betide anyone - even within their own circle - that deviates from these "rules". When all else fails they will happily make things up to slander reputation and assassinate ones character. These people aren't ready for the pendulum to swing back and oh boy will it ever.
Fuck EZ Allies, the sooner they die the better. The *best* thing Brad could ever do is say adios and join the Last Stand Media team. Colin, keep being you, I've admired your work since back when you were still doing reviews for IGN, your knowledge and insight is always appreciated even if I don't always agree with your takes. Sacred Symbols is - by far - the best gaming podcast we've ever had, there's a reason you've built such a following, onward and upward!
If anything, Colin should have went harder. I'm an Old Testament motherfucker, no turning the cheek here. Many of us have always thought "live and let live" but the Mentally Deranged Brigade isn't content with that, they want you to bow to their demands, follow their decrees, only say what they approve can be said, woe betide anyone - even within their own circle - that deviates from these "rules". When all else fails they will happily make things up to slander reputation and assassinate ones character. These people aren't ready for the pendulum to swing back and oh boy will it ever.
Fuck EZ Allies, the sooner they die the better. The *best* thing Brad could ever do is say adios and join the Last Stand Media team. Colin, keep being you, I've admired your work since back when you were still doing reviews for IGN, your knowledge and insight is always appreciated even if I don't always agree with your takes. Sacred Symbols is - by far - the best gaming podcast we've ever had, there's a reason you've built such a following, onward and upward!
mckmas8808
Mckmaster uses MasterCard to buy Slave drives
It's insane how some gamers truly believe MS didn't care about gaming for 15 straight years. But randomly in 2018 all of a sudden started to care about the Xbox brand truly. Crazy people.....
Just because people have a difference of opinion on a few things (workers right to unionize, treatment of women in the work place, etc) doesn't mean they are full of wokeness. Or that "wokeness" as defined by some weirdos makes people mentally ill.
StreetsofBeige
Gold Member
In life, the biggest whiners are almost always the biggest two-faced troublemakers.
Men_in_Boxes
Snake Oil Salesman
Not "didn't care".
Their level of interest was significantly smaller before they agreed to purchase huge publishers. That should be common sense.
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AGRacing
Member
I bet they sound way more credible when an insane person isn’t reading them.
LiquidJensen
Banned
DragoonKain
Neighbours from Hell
The behavior is perpetrated by cowardice. These psychos wouldn't have the pull they do if they were treated with the neglect and disdain they deserve. Most average everyday people think this stuff is crazy, they're just cowards and pander. The gaming community seems full of beta non-confrontational types who have very low self esteem. It seems way more common in this community. I'm glad Colin's community gives no fucks. Their stance seems to be these people don't like us and we don't like them. If I ran a community, I'd do it the exact same way. In gaming circles, probably the softest most offended community, you can never be your true self and not offend. It's either be a total phony or just accept you're going to be hated by a decent segment of people and embrace it.
TexMex
Member
They still have thousands of patrons
Half of what they used to have, if that. Half the total monthly earnings they used to have when they were getting a studio.
They have been on a steady downward trend for a long while and it’s because they listen to a very loud, hateful minority.
DannyDanger
Member
I think he's referring to Ian's wanna be feminine voice. It's EXTREMELY off putting. I bet the woke ppl hate it too but they won't admit lol.
StueyDuck
Member
you do know, having a different opinion and being woke aren't the same thing right? are you seriously implying that I don't believe women should be treated equally in the workplace? do you have any evidence of that claim to back up?
go back to resetera you dork.
seem to have forgotten when Kinda Funny told their audience "if you don't vote left wing you must unsub and never consume their products". You can't see the overall arc of Jim Sterling and not tell me that isn't some form of mental health issues.
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DannyDanger
Member
Beautiful Segment
F EZA
F EZA
AmuroChan
Member
Right, and my question is, of the ones that are left (they've lost about 50% of their Patreon subs already in the past few years), how many of them are poachable and how many are the crazy Resetera-types that hate Colin and would never sub to LSM?
analog_future
Banned
I mean, it's mostly because they lost the two people that brought in the vast majority of subscriptions in Kyle Bosman and Brandon Jones.
Losing Ben Moore was a big blow too.
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They were already slowly losing members before that. From the Era-types silencing any criticism, demanding jones never work with Colin, demanding the team not play a game that was voted on by the majority of watchers (peach beach splash), calling anyone who argued as transphobic/bigotted - this isn’t a sudden shift from losing Kyle/Brandon. It has been a slow, insidious bleed for years due to their management.
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tommib
Member
Can you guys point me to this specific podcast with Colin defending Dustin?
OmegaSupreme
advanced basic bitch
tommib
Member
Thanks, man.
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