The McElroy Family Podcasting Empire: MBMBaM, The Adventure Zone... (cont.)

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Kenny Logins: Jan 11, 2011; EVERY MORNING I WAKE UP AND OPEN PALM SLAM A WHITE WHALE INTO THE PEQUOD. IT'S HELL'S HEART AND RIGHT THEN AND THERE I STRIKE AT THEE ALONGSIDE WITH THE MAIN CHARACTER, ISHMAEL.

Ariong posted:

Oh man, I didn't even consider ghost shenanigans! Okay, if Griffin can come up with a robust and interesting ghost system that allows the dead player to still contribute after death, then maybe I could see character death becoming more of a thing. Heck, then you could actually make getting the stuff to resurrect them a mini-quest in itself, since the person being revived wouldn't have to just sit it out.

Could probably crib something from the 3e Ghostwalk setting but that would be best as a pre-planned one-time one-arc thing rather than a standard mechanic. There would be a lot of Ghost Dad jokes particularly if it happened to Merle.

# ¿ Jan 19, 2016 17:45

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# ¿ Apr 29, 2024 22:28

Kenny Logins: Jan 11, 2011; EVERY MORNING I WAKE UP AND OPEN PALM SLAM A WHITE WHALE INTO THE PEQUOD. IT'S HELL'S HEART AND RIGHT THEN AND THERE I STRIKE AT THEE ALONGSIDE WITH THE MAIN CHARACTER, ISHMAEL.

John Chase of Chase Banks was really, really good. There was another loathsome-voiced Griffin character in the past 20 but it wasn't as good as this.

Those dirty stacks tho

# ¿ Jan 20, 2016 00:58

Kenny Logins: Jan 11, 2011; EVERY MORNING I WAKE UP AND OPEN PALM SLAM A WHITE WHALE INTO THE PEQUOD. IT'S HELL'S HEART AND RIGHT THEN AND THERE I STRIKE AT THEE ALONGSIDE WITH THE MAIN CHARACTER, ISHMAEL.

Travis's new podcast Shmanners dropped. First ep isn't anything exciting but his wife is a pretty solid podcaster so far.

I'll admit that the subject matter is a bit niche- I myself only took interest in etiquette after I got engaged. This might be one where you pick and choose the subjects that interest you.

Still Buffering's recently dropped as well, that's next in the playlist. Seems like it might have wider appeal.

# ¿ Jan 26, 2016 21:43

Kenny Logins: Jan 11, 2011; EVERY MORNING I WAKE UP AND OPEN PALM SLAM A WHITE WHALE INTO THE PEQUOD. IT'S HELL'S HEART AND RIGHT THEN AND THERE I STRIKE AT THEE ALONGSIDE WITH THE MAIN CHARACTER, ISHMAEL.

Scudworth posted:

found Still Buffering to be incredibly incredibly dull but I'm ruined from listening to Don't Ever Change so much, which is nothing but crazy/stupid high school stories, and a podcast I recommend.

Yeah that first episode is not particularly strong. I'm going to keep it in my second string as I think there is some potential there for it to be funny once it finds its legs, but it could go either way. I am very close to Sidnee's age so maybe it's connecting with me more than it otherwise would.

Shmanners will probably never be funny but it seems pretty firmly staked in being primarily interesting/informational instead.

All that being said, I'll say that Rileigh is doing a better job podcasting than I ever could have at her age.

# ¿ Jan 27, 2016 16:15

Kenny Logins: Jan 11, 2011; EVERY MORNING I WAKE UP AND OPEN PALM SLAM A WHITE WHALE INTO THE PEQUOD. IT'S HELL'S HEART AND RIGHT THEN AND THERE I STRIKE AT THEE ALONGSIDE WITH THE MAIN CHARACTER, ISHMAEL.

Lumberjack Bonanza posted:

The aesthetic difference between Teresa asking Travis if he's written thank you notes for holiday gifts and Griffin and Rachel discussing if master puppeteers have puppets specifically for boning is the widest of valleys, separating my worst nightmares of marriage from my wildest dreams.

I wasn't going to give Rose Buddies a shot, but now, I am.

# ¿ Jan 27, 2016 18:41

Kenny Logins: Jan 11, 2011; EVERY MORNING I WAKE UP AND OPEN PALM SLAM A WHITE WHALE INTO THE PEQUOD. IT'S HELL'S HEART AND RIGHT THEN AND THERE I STRIKE AT THEE ALONGSIDE WITH THE MAIN CHARACTER, ISHMAEL.

Nemico posted:

I genuinely miss that signoff!

Also, IT'S BACK FAM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0Bks1LTRbQ

Love that the sheet with the show's (new) title on the wall is also transparent, as is the better part of Justin's puffy jacket.

Wonder what THE Healthy Boy Wednesday will look like now.

Kenny Logins fucked around with this message at 20:17 on Jan 27, 2016

# ¿ Jan 27, 2016 20:13

Kenny Logins: Jan 11, 2011; EVERY MORNING I WAKE UP AND OPEN PALM SLAM A WHITE WHALE INTO THE PEQUOD. IT'S HELL'S HEART AND RIGHT THEN AND THERE I STRIKE AT THEE ALONGSIDE WITH THE MAIN CHARACTER, ISHMAEL.

Wake_N_Bake posted:

Yeah, as a white dude in his 30s, Still Buffering doesn't appeal to me at all. There was a recent segment on This American Life with teenage girls describing their Instagram habits. It was insufferable. Given their lineup, I have to believe I represent a majority of MaxFun's demographic, it'll be interesting to see how it does.

Maybe, they are trying to get a new demographic.

Rose Buddies is treating me pretty right for someone who doesn't watch the Bachelor. I did watch Burning Love so I guess I have enough of the genre's grammar from that. It doesn't hurt that Griffin seems to be the McElroy who doesn't dial it down around his wife.

New Adventure Zone just dropped, also.

# ¿ Jan 28, 2016 17:03

Kenny Logins: Jan 11, 2011; EVERY MORNING I WAKE UP AND OPEN PALM SLAM A WHITE WHALE INTO THE PEQUOD. IT'S HELL'S HEART AND RIGHT THEN AND THERE I STRIKE AT THEE ALONGSIDE WITH THE MAIN CHARACTER, ISHMAEL.

Bushmeister posted:

So Griffin is also flexing his podcast biceps further

Episode downloading to phone as I type this.

Although it's Griffin doing all the heavy lifting confirming this new podcast is worthwhile.

You should listen to Nintendo's Game Boys(TM): You need to listen to Nintendo's Game Boyz(TM)

# ¿ Jan 29, 2016 22:23

Kenny Logins: Jan 11, 2011; EVERY MORNING I WAKE UP AND OPEN PALM SLAM A WHITE WHALE INTO THE PEQUOD. IT'S HELL'S HEART AND RIGHT THEN AND THERE I STRIKE AT THEE ALONGSIDE WITH THE MAIN CHARACTER, ISHMAEL.

Sleeveless posted:

I wonder if any of the Ethics In Games Journalism crowd is using the fact that Griffin has so many big celebs vouching for him as proof that Polygon is totes corrupt.

If so, I'd like to shake their hand, because then boom hit them with the gom jabbar.

# ¿ Feb 1, 2016 16:58

Kenny Logins: Jan 11, 2011; EVERY MORNING I WAKE UP AND OPEN PALM SLAM A WHITE WHALE INTO THE PEQUOD. IT'S HELL'S HEART AND RIGHT THEN AND THERE I STRIKE AT THEE ALONGSIDE WITH THE MAIN CHARACTER, ISHMAEL.

The entertaining flub of Operation: Trumbo Drop would not have been possible without Travis being Travis, and he is, therefore, good.

# ¿ Feb 2, 2016 15:38

Kenny Logins: Jan 11, 2011; EVERY MORNING I WAKE UP AND OPEN PALM SLAM A WHITE WHALE INTO THE PEQUOD. IT'S HELL'S HEART AND RIGHT THEN AND THERE I STRIKE AT THEE ALONGSIDE WITH THE MAIN CHARACTER, ISHMAEL.

Toxxupation posted:

i occasionally rewatch this video since it's, well, so great

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gqnFD--p90

I also like this one:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2skCAIl_Ze4

Really hate the lack of continuity for the sunglasses. Such a missed opportunity.

# ¿ Feb 3, 2016 17:37

Kenny Logins: Jan 11, 2011; EVERY MORNING I WAKE UP AND OPEN PALM SLAM A WHITE WHALE INTO THE PEQUOD. IT'S HELL'S HEART AND RIGHT THEN AND THERE I STRIKE AT THEE ALONGSIDE WITH THE MAIN CHARACTER, ISHMAEL.

Waffleman_ posted:

I like the second episode of Cool Games more than the first, because Justin is actually engaged and contributing ideas rather than Griffin and Nick just repeating the same jokes from the first half of the podcast to someone who doesn't seem to care.

Further proving that the McElroys are the only good people at Polygon.

I don't love dog-piling on nonMcElroys non grata itt but the difference in quality and goofs from pilot to ep 2 is pretty dang significant.

# ¿ Feb 11, 2016 20:17

Kenny Logins: Jan 11, 2011; EVERY MORNING I WAKE UP AND OPEN PALM SLAM A WHITE WHALE INTO THE PEQUOD. IT'S HELL'S HEART AND RIGHT THEN AND THERE I STRIKE AT THEE ALONGSIDE WITH THE MAIN CHARACTER, ISHMAEL.

Waffleman_ posted:

New Monster Factory by surprise!

Blade and Soul!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kT2Y6ftxilM

Finally got around to watching this and it delivered. Seems like any time Griffin gets to "interact" with others online it's almost always a guaranteed hoot. I still watch the Polygon Rust Overview(s) for that reason.

# ¿ Feb 15, 2016 18:43

Kenny Logins: Jan 11, 2011; EVERY MORNING I WAKE UP AND OPEN PALM SLAM A WHITE WHALE INTO THE PEQUOD. IT'S HELL'S HEART AND RIGHT THEN AND THERE I STRIKE AT THEE ALONGSIDE WITH THE MAIN CHARACTER, ISHMAEL.

New MBMBaM dropped. :siren:

Really coming in hot on three hundo, now.

# ¿ Mar 7, 2016 20:20

Kenny Logins: Jan 11, 2011; EVERY MORNING I WAKE UP AND OPEN PALM SLAM A WHITE WHALE INTO THE PEQUOD. IT'S HELL'S HEART AND RIGHT THEN AND THERE I STRIKE AT THEE ALONGSIDE WITH THE MAIN CHARACTER, ISHMAEL.

Waffleman_ posted:

I can't wait for The The Adventure Zone Zone.

Also amiibo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRCd6HJti4Q

Holy intersect between already-amusing concept and Griffin's previously displayed hilarious Opinions About Pokemon.

# ¿ Mar 11, 2016 18:37

Kenny Logins: Jan 11, 2011; EVERY MORNING I WAKE UP AND OPEN PALM SLAM A WHITE WHALE INTO THE PEQUOD. IT'S HELL'S HEART AND RIGHT THEN AND THERE I STRIKE AT THEE ALONGSIDE WITH THE MAIN CHARACTER, ISHMAEL.

Waffleman_ posted:

I mean, they are ignoring a lot of the more in-depth mechanics of the system. If you just take the basics like they've been doing and maybe rejigger some skills, you could make a lot of things work. The d20 system was really prolific in the 90s for a reason.

I agree with you but the d20 system didn't exist until the year 2000. Come on now.

# ¿ Mar 18, 2016 03:33

Kenny Logins: Jan 11, 2011; EVERY MORNING I WAKE UP AND OPEN PALM SLAM A WHITE WHALE INTO THE PEQUOD. IT'S HELL'S HEART AND RIGHT THEN AND THERE I STRIKE AT THEE ALONGSIDE WITH THE MAIN CHARACTER, ISHMAEL.

FutonForensic posted:

Well now that it's confirmed that Griffin's a doobie user, disappointment is really all I can expect.

In fairness, it was just for a standard doobie year.

# ¿ Apr 5, 2016 17:09

Kenny Logins: Jan 11, 2011; EVERY MORNING I WAKE UP AND OPEN PALM SLAM A WHITE WHALE INTO THE PEQUOD. IT'S HELL'S HEART AND RIGHT THEN AND THERE I STRIKE AT THEE ALONGSIDE WITH THE MAIN CHARACTER, ISHMAEL.

They done broke off another hundo :siren:

# ¿ Apr 25, 2016 14:35

Kenny Logins: Jan 11, 2011; EVERY MORNING I WAKE UP AND OPEN PALM SLAM A WHITE WHALE INTO THE PEQUOD. IT'S HELL'S HEART AND RIGHT THEN AND THERE I STRIKE AT THEE ALONGSIDE WITH THE MAIN CHARACTER, ISHMAEL.

It's kind of remarkable that between the McElroys and the Smerls that baby Charlie has a fairly conventional (spelled) name.

I'm assuming at least. I guess I wouldn't be surprised if the birth cert said "Tsch�rlleegh".

# ¿ Apr 29, 2016 14:31

Kenny Logins: Jan 11, 2011; EVERY MORNING I WAKE UP AND OPEN PALM SLAM A WHITE WHALE INTO THE PEQUOD. IT'S HELL'S HEART AND RIGHT THEN AND THERE I STRIKE AT THEE ALONGSIDE WITH THE MAIN CHARACTER, ISHMAEL.

ElNarez posted:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orrcgpJ5tQ4

the Boy-Mayor of Second Life returns

brought to you by TOTINO'S

Second Life clearly came up in the rotation again once they were told you can do character customization in what is essentially real-time PVP, as far as camera attention goes.

This one added game mechanic? 100% worth a second go at Monster Factorying Second Life.

# ¿ May 16, 2016 18:19

Kenny Logins: Jan 11, 2011; EVERY MORNING I WAKE UP AND OPEN PALM SLAM A WHITE WHALE INTO THE PEQUOD. IT'S HELL'S HEART AND RIGHT THEN AND THERE I STRIKE AT THEE ALONGSIDE WITH THE MAIN CHARACTER, ISHMAEL.

Mikedawson posted:

I loving lost it at Griffin's VR mouth.

Seems like Griffin's newest celeb-creative buddy is the guy from Five Nights at Freddie's.

# ¿ May 18, 2016 18:07

Kenny Logins: Jan 11, 2011; EVERY MORNING I WAKE UP AND OPEN PALM SLAM A WHITE WHALE INTO THE PEQUOD. IT'S HELL'S HEART AND RIGHT THEN AND THERE I STRIKE AT THEE ALONGSIDE WITH THE MAIN CHARACTER, ISHMAEL.

Sushi in Yiddish posted:

https://twitter.com/Polygon/status/737695180665458688
Man I want to watch this but watching any second life video at work is probably a bad idea

For those who don't Twitter:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWvyJ05TdC8

# ¿ May 31, 2016 18:41

Kenny Logins: Jan 11, 2011; EVERY MORNING I WAKE UP AND OPEN PALM SLAM A WHITE WHALE INTO THE PEQUOD. IT'S HELL'S HEART AND RIGHT THEN AND THERE I STRIKE AT THEE ALONGSIDE WITH THE MAIN CHARACTER, ISHMAEL.

Their chagrin at the voice of the guy who walks around the Air BNB'd/shared apartment in his boxers, wow that was great.

Their goof distillation game on point.

# ¿ Jun 14, 2016 03:52

Kenny Logins: Jan 11, 2011; EVERY MORNING I WAKE UP AND OPEN PALM SLAM A WHITE WHALE INTO THE PEQUOD. IT'S HELL'S HEART AND RIGHT THEN AND THERE I STRIKE AT THEE ALONGSIDE WITH THE MAIN CHARACTER, ISHMAEL.

Alaois posted:

no sir he clearly said "every other MaxFun show" so that means every other MaxFun show dammit

Every other show meaning every second show, not every single other show?

Mikedawson posted:

I always thought John Hodgman had a certain homosexual cadence to his voice.

Why you gotta barrage the Hodge when you have Getting Curious and Throwing Shade literally right there.

# ¿ Jun 23, 2016 14:04

Kenny Logins: Jan 11, 2011; EVERY MORNING I WAKE UP AND OPEN PALM SLAM A WHITE WHALE INTO THE PEQUOD. IT'S HELL'S HEART AND RIGHT THEN AND THERE I STRIKE AT THEE ALONGSIDE WITH THE MAIN CHARACTER, ISHMAEL.

defectivemonkey posted:

Podcasts are a weirdly personal thing and don't get too sad if someone doesn't like the one you like.

This is a really important thing to remember. I would also add that it's OK to like a podcast for a while then over time not like it or only like certain parts of it.

For example, I really like Judge John Hodgman at its outset, but after the first hundred episodes or so I now only listen to the docket-clearing episodes regularly. For Sawbones, ONRAC or Flophouse I tend to pick and choose based on whether the episode's subject matter appeals to me. I liked Bunker Buddies at first but it fell off after they burned through the initial material; I needed an indefinite break.

On the other hand Still Buffering started very slow but got a paradigm shift once they brought on another regular host that I feel improved the dynamic quite a bit, making it a true My Sister, My Sister & Me without just being a MBMBaM ripoff. For what it's worth, I feel like JJGo and SPY are just really consistently good at this point but they are both very long-running shows that are easy to dive into at any point (as is MBMBaM).

There's no wrong way to listen to podcasts, really. Some of them benefit more from completionist listening (Adventure Zone) but you could just skip arcs if you're not feeling it. I am also a weirdo who listens to every podcast at 1.5x (with Overcast's Smart Speed) by default.

The ads, though... yeah. I'd rather have (unimpressive) Switcheroos like quarterly rather than listen to any further MaxFun show ads.

# ¿ Jun 27, 2016 18:12

Kenny Logins: Jan 11, 2011; EVERY MORNING I WAKE UP AND OPEN PALM SLAM A WHITE WHALE INTO THE PEQUOD. IT'S HELL'S HEART AND RIGHT THEN AND THERE I STRIKE AT THEE ALONGSIDE WITH THE MAIN CHARACTER, ISHMAEL.

defectivemonkey posted:

What's our party line on Schmanners? I saw the pregnancy one live and it was barely interesting to me. And I am pregnant.

Shmanners is like Sawbones in that sometimes the subject is a bit hit or miss. I'm just about at the point where I'd pick and choose but I find the idea of etiquette to be kind of interesting over the last couple of years after I got married.

I like the rapport between Travis and Teresa, and they both have a very particular energy. Episode-wise, the Casinos one is pretty good, as is the Travel: Boats and Planes.

Also, Travis recently addressed that the show isn't spelled with a "c", because then it would be pronounced "ska-manners", and I am looking forward to how very wrong he will have to admit being. Maybe on a Mea Culpa/Admitting Your Mistakes episode.

# ¿ Jun 27, 2016 19:00

Kenny Logins: Jan 11, 2011; EVERY MORNING I WAKE UP AND OPEN PALM SLAM A WHITE WHALE INTO THE PEQUOD. IT'S HELL'S HEART AND RIGHT THEN AND THERE I STRIKE AT THEE ALONGSIDE WITH THE MAIN CHARACTER, ISHMAEL.

Coffee And Pie posted:

"Moley on my feeners" made me laugh really drat hard, and only partially because it was said in the same tone as "DARYL, GO SEE YOUR PEEPUMS!"

The whole bit, from the first Travis slip of the tongue through to the end, was just so, so good. Might be my fav recent bit since the GBB-O Bread Boy one.

I feel like it's in bits like Feeners that their roots in West Virginia really come forward and pay out hard.

# ¿ Jul 26, 2016 16:46

Kenny Logins: Jan 11, 2011; EVERY MORNING I WAKE UP AND OPEN PALM SLAM A WHITE WHALE INTO THE PEQUOD. IT'S HELL'S HEART AND RIGHT THEN AND THERE I STRIKE AT THEE ALONGSIDE WITH THE MAIN CHARACTER, ISHMAEL.

Wake_N_Bake posted:

So Travis is giving up on LA, huh?

Anything necessary to seed the eventuality of My Cousin, My Cousin and Me (coming in 2036).

# ¿ Aug 24, 2016 17:07

Kenny Logins: Jan 11, 2011; EVERY MORNING I WAKE UP AND OPEN PALM SLAM A WHITE WHALE INTO THE PEQUOD. IT'S HELL'S HEART AND RIGHT THEN AND THERE I STRIKE AT THEE ALONGSIDE WITH THE MAIN CHARACTER, ISHMAEL.

Waffleman_ posted:

https://twitter.com/marinscos/status/777261404919328768

I want so many more of these sweet little mashup boys in my life.

Specifically I hope and pray for one for the gom jabbar bit.

# ¿ Sep 19, 2016 15:20

Kenny Logins: Jan 11, 2011; EVERY MORNING I WAKE UP AND OPEN PALM SLAM A WHITE WHALE INTO THE PEQUOD. IT'S HELL'S HEART AND RIGHT THEN AND THERE I STRIKE AT THEE ALONGSIDE WITH THE MAIN CHARACTER, ISHMAEL.

Somberbrero posted:

yeah it was definitely a final yahoo.

Not only that... but it was the final yahoo from last week's episode :captainpop:

# ¿ Sep 28, 2016 13:59

Kenny Logins: Jan 11, 2011; EVERY MORNING I WAKE UP AND OPEN PALM SLAM A WHITE WHALE INTO THE PEQUOD. IT'S HELL'S HEART AND RIGHT THEN AND THERE I STRIKE AT THEE ALONGSIDE WITH THE MAIN CHARACTER, ISHMAEL.

Beekeeping and You posted:

The money zone where griffin and justin just bully travis for like five minutes is good poo poo

Griffy gets pretty mean when they're all in the same room together. It makes for great radio.

# ¿ Sep 28, 2016 18:12

Kenny Logins: Jan 11, 2011; EVERY MORNING I WAKE UP AND OPEN PALM SLAM A WHITE WHALE INTO THE PEQUOD. IT'S HELL'S HEART AND RIGHT THEN AND THERE I STRIKE AT THEE ALONGSIDE WITH THE MAIN CHARACTER, ISHMAEL.

ArmyOfMidgets posted:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6U2CYpBEzHg

Kind of scared by how quickly and with practised grace he was able to MacGyver up that horrific meat mouth simulacrum.

# ¿ Oct 14, 2016 18:14

Kenny Logins: Jan 11, 2011; EVERY MORNING I WAKE UP AND OPEN PALM SLAM A WHITE WHALE INTO THE PEQUOD. IT'S HELL'S HEART AND RIGHT THEN AND THERE I STRIKE AT THEE ALONGSIDE WITH THE MAIN CHARACTER, ISHMAEL.

well why not posted:

poo poo, I just put 2 + 2 together and figured out who Nick's brother is.

I too read Nick Robinson's pinned tweet on his Twitter profile.

# ¿ Oct 17, 2016 14:24

Kenny Logins: Jan 11, 2011; EVERY MORNING I WAKE UP AND OPEN PALM SLAM A WHITE WHALE INTO THE PEQUOD. IT'S HELL'S HEART AND RIGHT THEN AND THERE I STRIKE AT THEE ALONGSIDE WITH THE MAIN CHARACTER, ISHMAEL.

Raar_Im_A_Dinosaur posted:

Who here listens to Still Buffering? I like it for some background stuff while working, but Teylor needs a new mic or at least a windscreen. Anyone else getting bugged by this? I'd tweet at them but it seems like something they must have heard by now considering how many podcast listeners are audiophiles.

I still do, I didn't notice, but thanks for ruining Still Buffering for me too, now.

Tey improved the show's format quite a bit with her addition so I guess it kind of evens out.

# ¿ Oct 17, 2016 19:02

Kenny Logins: Jan 11, 2011; EVERY MORNING I WAKE UP AND OPEN PALM SLAM A WHITE WHALE INTO THE PEQUOD. IT'S HELL'S HEART AND RIGHT THEN AND THERE I STRIKE AT THEE ALONGSIDE WITH THE MAIN CHARACTER, ISHMAEL.

Asiina posted:

I need to listen to more of Still Buffering. I'm still catching up on TAZ and right now the only ones I consistently listen to each week as they're released is MBMBaM, Rose Buddies, and Interrobang.

Interrobang is starting to lose me, although that's something I think that's bound to happen eventually when it's a podcast about kvetching with two hosts that are more feelers than thinkers.

I can't really explain why I like Still Buffering or Interrobang but not every podcast needs to be 100% club bangers to be worthwhile.

# ¿ Oct 17, 2016 19:14

Kenny Logins: Jan 11, 2011; EVERY MORNING I WAKE UP AND OPEN PALM SLAM A WHITE WHALE INTO THE PEQUOD. IT'S HELL'S HEART AND RIGHT THEN AND THERE I STRIKE AT THEE ALONGSIDE WITH THE MAIN CHARACTER, ISHMAEL.

greatn posted:

Is there much difference between Interrobang and Trends Like These?

Because I haven't tried Interrobang yet but I stopped listening to Trends Like These for the same reason.

As someone who still also listens to TLT it's a pretty big difference and the ambit of the show isn't really the same thing at all. That being said you might still not like it for approximately the same reason.

TLT is very much a pseudo-informational reaction to pop-culture type show, where ?! is more personal/emotional and only sometimes touches pop culture. The shows are about the hosts' baseline approach to the world, and you can only relate how much you relate. ?! is more about the hosts' stories as well. Finding out more as the show goes on tends to either pull you in or push you out, accordingly. Neither show is "funny" which does nothing to slow the train from coming off the tracks, once you feel like that's started.

# ¿ Oct 17, 2016 19:26

Kenny Logins: Jan 11, 2011; EVERY MORNING I WAKE UP AND OPEN PALM SLAM A WHITE WHALE INTO THE PEQUOD. IT'S HELL'S HEART AND RIGHT THEN AND THERE I STRIKE AT THEE ALONGSIDE WITH THE MAIN CHARACTER, ISHMAEL.

Asiina posted:

I think Tybee nailed it at the end of last week's Interrobang that they've gotten a little off track in that they're just bitching and not really coming to any meaningful conclusions. The last few episodes have felt less like "let's have an honest conversation about difficult topics" and more "man this very specific thing happened to me and it pissed me off". They do seem to realize it though, so hopefully they can turn it around, cause I do like them both and I liked their early conversations. I've felt really engaged with the show enough to actually have pretty long twitter conversations with Tybee about topics.

I queued up where I was in the most recent ep and yeah I was a minute away from where she said that. Encouraging news.

I'll probably stick with them a bit longer if they can turn things around a bit. In fairness, it's been buck wild for Travis for the past couple months and if any show is going to be affected by that it's ?!

# ¿ Oct 18, 2016 02:18

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Raar_Im_A_Dinosaur posted:

Just listened to the first episode of court appointed and they already screwed up a basic part of the law of trespass. The lawyer host is a goober, and Tommy Smirl is like an off brand Cliff.

Gonna see if they find their footing after a couple of eps

It gets a bit better, but it's at best one of those podcasts where you pick and choose the eps based on subject. I like R'lyeh and all but I skipped the one where she talks Hamilton.

I find Tommy is pretty likeable, myself.

Court Appointed: At Least It's Not Bunker Buddies!�

# ¿ Oct 19, 2016 19:00

Kenny Logins: Jan 11, 2011; EVERY MORNING I WAKE UP AND OPEN PALM SLAM A WHITE WHALE INTO THE PEQUOD. IT'S HELL'S HEART AND RIGHT THEN AND THERE I STRIKE AT THEE ALONGSIDE WITH THE MAIN CHARACTER, ISHMAEL.

Guy Mann posted:

I'm surprised they didn't mention Oddjob Jr., who has a flattop and wears goofy 90s hip hop fashion.

*in an extremely Just Like Bart Voice*
Toe to tip, that's an Oddjob.
Just like Oddjob!

# ¿ Oct 19, 2016 22:11

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# ¿ Apr 29, 2024 22:28

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The Schwa posted:

does Justin's pronunciation of 'modern' bug anyone else, has this ever been addressed

SpacePig posted:

IIRC, people complained about the way he pronounces it, so now he does it with emphasis to basically spite those people.

Coffee And Pie posted:

They've also attributed that to an actor in some theatre company they were in.

I always figured it was (at least initially) a reference to the pronunciation that Styx used in Mr. Roboto :shrug:

# ¿ Oct 23, 2016 12:49

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