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Giant Bomb #9 | More Dan Meets The Eye
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I've always wondered how everyone else "consumes" GB videos. Do you only watch stuff that interests you? Do you gorge on everything as it comes out?
For me personally, I try not to watch too much during the week so I can savor it on the weekends. Bombcasts are always on Sunday for me.
For me personally, I try not to watch too much during the week so I can savor it on the weekends. Bombcasts are always on Sunday for me.
Spirit of Jazz
Banned
The draw of pogs were they combined stamp collection with gambling. I remember I once wagered 20 of my slammies again 1 I really wanted from a friend and ended up losing everything in a performance I can only describe as Danlike. I ended up crying pathetically and learned a life lesson about the follies of betting.
More like Hot BESTman, amirite???
Great thread. One typo. "Whilst the stats point to a man simply too opposed to the Ryckert way of life to compatible with the world as seen through Dan-Cam, the truth is more surprising." Should probably read "to be compatible with the world," no?
Great thread. One typo. "Whilst the stats point to a man simply too opposed to the Ryckert way of life to compatible with the world as seen through Dan-Cam, the truth is more surprising." Should probably read "to be compatible with the world," no?
snoopeasystreet
Member
Dan's a hell of a guy
MixedUpzombies
Banned
That Navarro img burn is so tasty OP
shanafan
Member
I listen to 3 podcasts per week. The Final Score, Cheap Ass Gamer, and Nintendo Voice Chat. I won't mind checking out Giant Bomb, but the only I ever downloaded was a 3 hour show and I felt conflicted that I couldn't fit the time in.
Are the shows always 3 hours long? Is it all video game talk for the length of the show?
Are the shows always 3 hours long? Is it all video game talk for the length of the show?
Not always, and very no.
Listening to the Bombcast expecting them to talk video games is an exercise in futility.
Recently they've been closer to 2 hours, but in the past we've gone beyond 4 hours.
General structure is 'Banter','What have you been playing?','News', and 'E-MAAAIILLS'.
Just listen to it in parts if it's too long.
General structure is 'Banter','What have you been playing?','News', and 'E-MAAAIILLS'.
Just listen to it in parts if it's too long.
Both.
Try the This Year collection best of recap episodes.shanafan said:
shanafan
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Ok, I'll give it another shot!
Occasionally shorter, occasionally longer. Probably 2.5ish is the norm recently. Of that, maybe an hour of video game talk? It varies per episode - sometimes there's a good amount, sometimes there's barely any.
The shows vary. Some are as short as 2 hours, and they've gone as long as nearly 4 hours. Since Brad's taken over hosting they're averaging around 3 hours, which is not unusual for them.
Generally they open with random banter that is often unrelated to games, then move to games they've been playing. After that they do news, which is almost purely games, and end with emails that usually are tangentially related to games at best.
Really, I look at it as a comedy podcast that has a focus on games as opposed to a games podcast that's funny.
Don't get me wrong, when a big game or news story happens you'll get plenty of discussion about it and some in-depth insight, but week in, week out, the average Bombcast is probably 50 percent or more random conversations that are entertaining because of the GB personalities.
It's not for everyone, but if you like games and funny stuff you should give it a try.
NegativeCero
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Just came in here to say I am baffled a being like Dan Rykert exists. He is literally the best and worst thing.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Nah, 1 hour is lowballing it too much. Probably 1.5 hours.
AuthenticM
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sup
Space Cowboy
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Fantastic OP, Hot Coldman. Giant Bomb has been on fire recently with Vinny joining Alex in NY and the hiring of Dan and Jason. I have so many videos to watch from this week!
BennyBlanco
aka IMurRIVAL69
I would buy premium for a stream where Dan has to try a different grown up food every time he alerts a guard in a MGS endurance run.
ab.aeterno
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Green Scar outdoes himself with this latest OP. Truly a work of art.
Incandenza
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Deleted member 30609
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good, good.
This gif has me in tears.
Ah sounds good
BennyBlanco
aka IMurRIVAL69
Has anyone here actually read Air Force Gator?
I bought it, planning on reading it on the beach tomorrow. Will report back.
The Dutch Slayer
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ow man already a new OP wow that was insanely fast!
Also fantastic Title and new OP
Also fantastic Title and new OP
Bombcast isn't really a video game podcast. You listen to it because you just love their personalities. They just throw game talk in every now and then to maintain the illusion.
AuthenticM
Member
What have you done ? Comment on Brad's appearance ?
People are being slightly inaccurate.
Come November, there will suddenly be a lot of video game talk. It just probably won't be about the titles you're expecting.
Though I'm curious how things will differ this year (if at all), since Dan talks like someone who much more regularly plays things on Nintendo consoles.
Come November, there will suddenly be a lot of video game talk. It just probably won't be about the titles you're expecting.
Though I'm curious how things will differ this year (if at all), since Dan talks like someone who much more regularly plays things on Nintendo consoles.
SatelliteOfLove
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Was hoping for "Clubs, Drugs, and Club Drugs" but this can work.
"Anything"
Dan is going to be an interesting Id to Brad's Ego and Jeff's Superego once later discussion hits, I know that much.
"Anything"
Dan is going to be an interesting Id to Brad's Ego and Jeff's Superego once later discussion hits, I know that much.
AuthenticM
Member
huh ?
SatelliteOfLove
Member
And the Corgi One, Rorie.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Love going back to watch Dan's dad playing games.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvUl9mc7gn4
"Back in my day game were games, not movies!"
Completely agree.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvUl9mc7gn4
"Back in my day game were games, not movies!"
Completely agree.
Fotheringay
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You wonder, for every one of those they do post, how many do they have to deal with on a day-to-day basis?
OdysseusVA
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The new home! Now off to watch UPF!
NotoriousPUG
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I know I'm way late to the party, but I just listened to this week's podcast. The guest came off as a Sony shill and I hope they aren't planning on bringing him back while he's still working in his current capacity. I like listening to these guys say what they think, not just tow the company line.
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