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DLC - Video/tabletop gaming podcast featuring Jeff Cannata and Christian Spicer
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Neuromancer
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Episodes
#1: Hippie Jeff • January 8, 2014 at 5:00pm • 1 hour 39 minutes
#2: Hey guys, makin a HALO movie, its gonna be DOOOOPE • January 13, 2014 at 4:00pm • 1 hour 44 minutes
#3: William Shatner Mask • January 20, 2014 at 3:45pm • 1 hour 35 minutes
#4: Candy Massacre I through XIII • January 27, 2014 at 3:45pm • 1 hour 45 minutes
#5: Kiss the Ring • February 3, 2014 at 3:15pm • 1 hour 42 minutes
#6: 2nd Place is the First Loser • February 11, 2014 at 9:30am • 1 hour 44 minutes
#7: Blah, Blah, Blah, Titanfall • February 17, 2014 at 3:30pm • 1 hour 49 minutes
(Future episodes will be posted further on in the thread, as they come in.)
#1: Hippie Jeff • January 8, 2014 at 5:00pm • 1 hour 39 minutes
#2: Hey guys, makin a HALO movie, its gonna be DOOOOPE • January 13, 2014 at 4:00pm • 1 hour 44 minutes
#3: William Shatner Mask • January 20, 2014 at 3:45pm • 1 hour 35 minutes
#4: Candy Massacre I through XIII • January 27, 2014 at 3:45pm • 1 hour 45 minutes
#5: Kiss the Ring • February 3, 2014 at 3:15pm • 1 hour 42 minutes
#6: 2nd Place is the First Loser • February 11, 2014 at 9:30am • 1 hour 44 minutes
#7: Blah, Blah, Blah, Titanfall • February 17, 2014 at 3:30pm • 1 hour 49 minutes
(Future episodes will be posted further on in the thread, as they come in.)
The first few episodes were a bit rough, technical issues and all that, but it's getting better and better. Really liking the addition of tabletop compared to regular videogame podcasts. Also getting Tom Vasel so early (week five) was great. Just keep asking him back!
I only wish the podcast was slightly longer. Story of the week segment often takes half of the whole podcast.
I only wish the podcast was slightly longer. Story of the week segment often takes half of the whole podcast.
ChristianSpicer
Neo Member
Hello!
While I'll forever be associated w/ Stanky Dick & it's my own fault...to be fair, I had nothing to do w/the song. I had no part in writing it, do not rap in it and barly make a cameo "dancing" in video. It was made by two friends Greg & Billy.
Now...onto GAMES!!!!
While I'll forever be associated w/ Stanky Dick & it's my own fault...to be fair, I had nothing to do w/the song. I had no part in writing it, do not rap in it and barly make a cameo "dancing" in video. It was made by two friends Greg & Billy.
Now...onto GAMES!!!!
HamPster PamPster
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Damn, Spicer throwing his "friends" under the bus like that. Not sure I can trust the gaming opinions of a guy like him
schwabdizzle
Banned
Subscribed on Dog Catcher. Nice to have a New Monday Podcast besides Bill Burr.
admartian
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Oh jeysus!
LilWayneSuckz
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Jeff Cannata is a very handsome man. Subbed
I am enjoying this show, loved WC so its good to have something to fill the void... the phone call system needs some work, but I think they add to the show when they work out.
I really like the "story of the week" idea, each person submitting what they think is the big story is a cool approach...
at the end of this week's show I suddenly wanted to hear some Del Rio music though...
I really like the "story of the week" idea, each person submitting what they think is the big story is a cool approach...
at the end of this week's show I suddenly wanted to hear some Del Rio music though...
JeffCannata
Neo Member
Thanks Neuromancer for making this thread.
And thanks to all of you for listening. We will continue to try to improve the show every week. Open to your suggestions, comments, and ideas. Happy to continue to evolve it.
Also, excited about our March Madness. Like the old TRS movie segment, VS, I think it could result in some fun discussions. Hope you guys send in some picks to add to the pool at dlcfeedback@gmail.com
And thanks to all of you for listening. We will continue to try to improve the show every week. Open to your suggestions, comments, and ideas. Happy to continue to evolve it.
Also, excited about our March Madness. Like the old TRS movie segment, VS, I think it could result in some fun discussions. Hope you guys send in some picks to add to the pool at dlcfeedback@gmail.com
That was one of the last WC's I listened to. I laughed my ass off.
Hey, I don't force myself to listen to it. I just listen to their video game segments. I do the same thing with GWJ.
I think the reason why other call-in shows work is there's a screener for calls. It gives the person time to introduce himself or herself and state the topic of discussion. Based on what I've heard, it appears Jeff Cannata is taking the calls without screening. I know it might be cost prohibitive, but I think this might help the callers' questions and comments flow more with the conversation.
I love tabletop games, but my problem is more with how it feels like the conversation kind of dies out during tabletop time as Spicer doesn't seem nearly as excited about it as Jeff, and the guest can really be hit or miss during that segment depending on their tabletop interest. But I'm not sure how it can be improved, and I still want it to remain.
Yeah I didn't mean to be harsh in my reply but there are so many podcasts about video games, it's great to have one this entertaining that talks about board games as well. It is a little strange because Spicer doesn't really seem to have played any recent board games. Would be great if Jeff could introduce Spicer to a few basic games so he has an understanding and can discuss them better. Play some Pandemic, Defenders of the Realm, Dominion, 7 Wonders, Mage Wars and Summoner Wars and that should be enough experience to get more involved in the conversation. I started board gaming because of Jeff and found that it's probably more enjoyable to me than video games. Having your friends there and having that social interaction is very exciting.
It's only a few more episodes in but there's definitely room to improve. I think what could be fun is talking about the "stories" that come out of a game session. There's always a good story after each game.
JeffCannata
Neo Member
This is one of my big goals for the future of the show. It is tricky because the call-in system is handled by the 5by5 mothership. But I'm hoping if the show does well we can get someone involved who can screen calls. If you know of anyone who'd want to volunteer to do it every week let me know!
JeffCannata
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Having Christian over this week to play games, and we will have guests now and then who are more into the hobby. The Tom Vasel episode was one where the tables (so to speak) were turned, and it was a less video game heavy show, and more tabletop stuff. I like the balance shifting back and forth depending on the guest.
But I'm hoping Chritian will get excited about board games. If not, that's ok, too.
The Tom Vasel episode was REALLY good! I like the idea of the show shifting back and forth depending on the guest. I think that makes sense.
Also hope Christian can get into the games. I don't know anyone who likes video games who hasn't had fun playing the board games I've introduced them to. There are so many different types you just have to find the ones you like the most.
I was listening to the Tom Vasel episode with moderate interest, until he mentioned the Marvel card/dice game. At that point, I stopped the podcast, walked into the living room and began to excitedly give my girlfriend a run down of the game.
So...maybe there's a (board) gamer waiting to break out.
Neuromancer
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I really like the format of the show. Hearing what people think about the big gaming news stories is the best part of any podcast for me, so I love that DLC starts with it rather than make me wait for the good stuff.
I'm not sure how I feel about the call ins. I like that it makes it seem like a proper radio show but as others have said a lot of callers seem unprepared to handle being on and don't really know what to say. Hopefully as the show continues they'll figure out a way to onboard them better.
Tabletop gaming isn't one of my biggest hobbies (I only play board games a few times a year with friends and that's about it) so I'm happy with it being the last segment in case I start to zone out.
Keep up the good work guys.
I'm not sure how I feel about the call ins. I like that it makes it seem like a proper radio show but as others have said a lot of callers seem unprepared to handle being on and don't really know what to say. Hopefully as the show continues they'll figure out a way to onboard them better.
Tabletop gaming isn't one of my biggest hobbies (I only play board games a few times a year with friends and that's about it) so I'm happy with it being the last segment in case I start to zone out.
Keep up the good work guys.
Can I suggest to future callers, maybe don't call in if you have no question at all? That was probably the most cringe moment of my week.
Anyways, I agree with the two main points of constructive feedback: unscreened calls kill the momentum of the show, and board game chat is great but at the moment is a bit too much of a monologue which sort of defeats the appeal of a podcast (discussion, banter, etc).
I think the board game thing is not too hard to improve. Christian probably just needs to get a little bit more familiar with them, then he'll at least be able to play the role of the curious newbie against Jeff in a discussion.
The callers really need to be screened though. What would be best is if each caller had to identify the topic of their question, which would make it way easier to bring in callers that are not going to halt the discussion with some other topic. But I don't know how easy that would be to accomplish.
Anyways, I agree with the two main points of constructive feedback: unscreened calls kill the momentum of the show, and board game chat is great but at the moment is a bit too much of a monologue which sort of defeats the appeal of a podcast (discussion, banter, etc).
I think the board game thing is not too hard to improve. Christian probably just needs to get a little bit more familiar with them, then he'll at least be able to play the role of the curious newbie against Jeff in a discussion.
The callers really need to be screened though. What would be best is if each caller had to identify the topic of their question, which would make it way easier to bring in callers that are not going to halt the discussion with some other topic. But I don't know how easy that would be to accomplish.
The trap that board game podcasts fall into (and I'm not saying DLC does--because I've only listened to two shows) is that they become a discussion strictly about rules and mechanics. It's like having the instructions read to you, in a way. And the times I've played board games, it's at about the halfway point of reading the instructions that everyone says, "aww screw it--we'll learn as we go."
If you can focus more on the social interactions or stories that come from playing the game, that's much more interesting--especially to people who might not necessarily love board games.
If you can focus more on the social interactions or stories that come from playing the game, that's much more interesting--especially to people who might not necessarily love board games.
Neuromancer
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Neuromancer
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I have to disagree with Jeff and Justin's theory about Ken Levine not having the ability to make the game he wanted to make with Infinite. I'm reminded of this interview/feature on Polygon:
If anything I would say it sounded to me like Ken Levine had total control of the project, to the detriment of the people working under him.
http://www.polygon.com/features/2013/1/10/3853198/ken-levine-bioshock-infinite-vgas
If anything I would say it sounded to me like Ken Levine had total control of the project, to the detriment of the people working under him.
Thanks man!
Neuromancer
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#9: On to the Next Person • March 3, 2014 at 3:00pm • 1 hour 41 minutes
Slow news week. =\
Jeff, did I hear correctly that you can tell who called in (is on hold) most recently? If so, I think it would be a good idea to simply take the most recent calls at any point in the show. Eliminates a little bit of the need for screening since people will call in when they have a comment on the current topic and get on right away.
I know it eliminates the fairness of "first come, first serve" but I think it would really improve the call-in dynamic.
I know it eliminates the fairness of "first come, first serve" but I think it would really improve the call-in dynamic.
JeffCannata
Neo Member
Yes, I'm conflicted on that. I kind of do feel like I need to respect a bit of the "first come, first serve"
Do you think the call-ins have worked better in recent episodes? I do.
I'm also considering just having a whole call-in segment of the show, that is free-form, instead of peppering them in during the entire episode. What do you guys think of that?
Yea, I think the calls have improved. It seems like you're leading the callers on a little more which helps keep things on track.
Personally I like the idea of peppering calls in, it sort of differentiates the podcast a little bit from the regular fare. It's just that advertising call-in as "viewers call in when you have something to say" rather than "everyone call in and line up, we'll get to you" sounds a little bit better to me.
Personally I like the idea of peppering calls in, it sort of differentiates the podcast a little bit from the regular fare. It's just that advertising call-in as "viewers call in when you have something to say" rather than "everyone call in and line up, we'll get to you" sounds a little bit better to me.
Neuromancer
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I like it!
