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Podtoid 100 redux records tonight photo

Yeah, we're doing that again. Last week's attempt at Podtoid 100 was kind of entertaining in an insane train wreck sort of way, but the cast thought our centennial episode should be a little less full of awkward silences.

The regular cast plus Niero will basically discuss Podtoid as a whole -- where it came from, and where it's arrived.

As always, we'll need some listener questions. Ideally, they'd be related to Podtoid as a whole, but nobody's going to arrest you if they aren't.

Feel free to hit the jump and start asking.

 


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falinter's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 13:02
falinter
Remember that time Zen got arrested for buying stolen games?
BFeld13's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 13:04
BFeld13
Do you guys think Summa's role on Podtoid was as misguided punchline or amusing bigheadedness?
Half left's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 13:05
Half left
Who'd win in a fight between all of the Podtoid hosts ever?

No weapons allowed.
theredpepperofdoom's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 13:06
theredpepperofdoom
Could you see Podtoid in another format? Like as a radio show or a TV sitcom?
megatron0016's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 13:07
megatron0016
what do you all hope to see out of the next 100 episodes
Guyver 0's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 13:09
Guyver 0
which would win in a fight?
A Hammer of a Sickle?

Who got the free Sackboy off youtube?

What game do releasing this year do you not give a fly fuck about?

will Podtoid reach 200? or will Topher get fed up of everyone and kill em?

Is Topher like Topher off Dollhouse?
Okstuke's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 13:10
Okstuke
How did you guys come to be part of the Podtoid cast? Feel free to embellish your answers with high octane, action movie esque scenarios...
goodgamer77's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 13:13
goodgamer77
When is the next event that will unite the dark forces of Podtoid and will there be karaoke there?
Char Aznable's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 13:13
Char Aznable
With 100 episodes under your belt, do you guys have any regrets? Were there things left unsaid, lines that shouldn't have been crossed, or Bonerquests that should not have been accepted?

Niero, what advice would you give to someone looking to be as pimp as you? Nothing related to video games, just pimping and/or hustling in general.

Congrats again to you guys on 100 episodes, and especially to Linde for not snapping and murdering the Dtoid community by now.
falinter's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 13:16
falinter
If you took Jims midsection, Tophers legs, Aarons arms, Samit's complextion, and Rev's beard and put them all together would that not be the most epic creation of science ever?

Also, follow up question to Niero, if you could put them all together would you? I mean you'd only have to pay one person!

You should probably get a scientist to look into that.
SuitcoatAvenger's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 13:17
SuitcoatAvenger
So, first off, bravo and congrats. I've been listening to podtoid since it's awkward, screaming birth, and its been a trip observing its evolution.

So, 100 episodes in brings internet celebrity of sorts, and I imagine plenty of stories as well. What is the most unique opportunity that being associated with Destructoid has afforded you? Surely you've all experienced some sort of odd or rare encounter that stands out. Fess up.
PySk's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 13:20
PySk
What's the origin of your nickname, Niero? OR NEIRO LOLOLOL!!!11111one

Also, I heard Summa has got a small penis. Discuss.
Tubatic's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 13:21
Tubatic
There were always joke in the beginning about the Podtoid not being as good as it could have been (circa 13-20ish I think). Was there ever serious consideration of dropping the production of Podtoid?
wanderingpixel's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 13:21
wanderingpixel
I have implanted tiny nanobots into each of you while you were not looking. At the end of recording the 100th episode of Podtoid they will begin to eat your organs, move to bones, and then chew up your skin, all within 1 hour. However, I am an honorable man, so I will give you a chance to avoid your sad fates. If Jim Sterling pretends to be Chad and Rev pretends to be Linde and Topher pretends to be a walrus then I will deactivate the nanobots. Alternativly I will also deactivate it if Jim sings the theme song to Sonic Heroes. The choice is yours.
sleepingagain's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 13:24
sleepingagain
With E3 looming around the corner and the cynical nature of the independent media of the internet, are you guys still excited about what the games to be announced at E3?

and jim, wear good shoes!
twister1988's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 13:26
twister1988
Is it possible in a podtoid about podtoid for you guys to not mention Half-Life 2, Bioshock or Shadow of the Colossus? Extreme Mode: No Earthbound or Resident Evil 4 either!

P.S. did Suma ever answer your question? I have a betting pool going on how old his current girl friend is, my guess is 3, cause that's funny to me.
Kohlstream's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 13:28
Kohlstream
does this mean the the Mortal Kombat commentary is gonna be pushed back a week cos you are re doing ep 100?

proper question. have any of you guys played Killing Floor yet? thoughts?
Kpax's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 13:29
Kpax
As much of a mess as the live Podtoid 100 was, actually being there while you guys were doing the show live was still mighty boner-inducing. I was hoping you might put the episode up on the feed as Episode 99.9 or something. I've been trying to include this podcast with the rest of the Podtoids, but I've found that it is literally impossible. The closest I've gotten is to actually add a second Destructoid podcast feed which includes only this podcast:



This is going to drive me nuts if I have to leave it like this, especially because as more Podtoids are released, I'll end up with this episode always above the other ones.

Anyway, to make a long post short, I implore you to put me out of my misery by releasing this episode on the regular feed, even if it's listed as episode 99.9 or something.
Cataract's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 13:31
Cataract
On the subject of piracy.

I was having a discussion with a friend on piracy about a week ago. He offered me a pirated copy of Plants Vs. Zombies since I told him I was just about flat out of money. I refused, and we began to discuss piracy as a whole, in particular Plants Vs. Zombies and Demigod, which had a shockingly high piracy rate (I believe someone posted an article saying that over 75% of people online were playing a pirated copy).

He believed that by pirating the game and then using word of mouth to promote the game, it would outweigh the negatives of pirating it. In theory, this would then cause more people to go out of their way and buy it, which they wouldn't have done before.

I believe that if I did pirate it and tell friends about the game, nothing would stop them from pirating the game themselves, so at best you can only hope that people will buy it. I brought up Demigod as an example.

So finally, here's the question. Do you think that pirating a game and then using knowledge of it to promote other people to buy it is a good thing to do and will actually help a game, or is it just another way to try and justify pirating a game (such as the "I pirate it before I buy it" excuse which is heard all too often)?
naia-the-gamer's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 13:31
naia-the-gamer
Where do you see Podtoid in 100 episodes? We'll we still be making jokes about Bonerquest?

Niero, where do you see the site in five years?
mo0man's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 13:35
mo0man
did you guys record the crazy batshit insane episode 100 from last time? cause I missed it, and from the way you describe it...
TheToiletDuck's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 13:35
TheToiletDuck
please forgive the double questions:

Podtoid Question: Do you fear that podtoid is in danger of becoming a bit of a sausage party, and the implications that may have with relating to female podtoid members?

and

Gaming question: How many of you actually use your portable gaming systems outside of the house on a regular basis?
Do you ever have a problem with using them in a crowded public environment?
ParaParaKing's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 13:37
ParaParaKing
If you ever had the chance to go back and redo Podtoid 100, what would you change?
Oh, never mind.
PenKaizen's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 13:37
PenKaizen
First of all let me say that this podcast is heads and shoulders above all the other crap I have listened to. Tuesday night is podtoid night and the only thing that gets me through a Tuesday is the thought of listening to Podtoid. Furthermore you have all given me a completely different out look on games, even Samit and you introduced me to my favourite gaming site on the net.
Okay after the ass kissing, how long do you think you will continue doing podtoid? Will you hand it over to other staff/editors? Or do you find that you are content with it as it is and look forward to doing more?
Thanks, PenKaizen.
Dexter345's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 13:37
Dexter345
You guys should take this time to reflect on your accomplishments upon reaching this milestone.

Aaron: Taking the reins on this show from Nex and adding more structure to it, leading to where it is today.
Samit: Rising up from the community to become a full fledged editor, and the most beloved Podtoid current cast member.
Jim: Finding the means to make doing this your full time job.
Topher: Launching an entirely new blog, whose niche was desperately in need of one.
Anthony: Designing and semi-programming your first game, unleashing another pretentious artgame on the unsuspecting public.
Niero: Starting up this website, which lead to the creation of several podcasts, one of which is hitting its 100th episode.

Congrats, guys!

P.S. I bet you thought I'd bring up BonerQuest for Aaron. We should allow him one bye, given the occasion.
Chronic Logic's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 13:42
Chronic Logic
Does Niero have any plans on expanding his Destructoid Empire?
KoKoO Psy's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 13:43
KoKoO Psy
No one can actually predict the future, hell i might be hit by a bus tomorrow.

But where would you like/expect to see Dtoid, and Podtoid, in 100 episodes (2 years) from now? Also, when does a man draw the line on world domination Neiro? Must you have the world, and everything in it?
njsykora's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 13:44
njsykora
Given that my last Haiku won't go on the feed, I cooked up another one for you.

Here we go again
Because our callers ass
Niero still won't speak
CharleyTony's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 13:44
CharleyTony
What do you guys think Destructoid/Podtoid will be in next 2 to 5 years ? How will it evolve?

Any chances that there will be other spin-offs possibly in other languages, as much for the site as for some of the podcasts ?
Necro BABS's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 13:44
Necro BABS
Do you think that a big time Hollywood Director could make a decent video game? I mean give someone like oh I don't know, a Peter Jackson or Guillermo del toro a shot?

A serious noir game directed by David Lynch

My money would be on a fantasy RPG in the hands of terry gilliam
Spectreman's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 13:48
Spectreman
* Do it in an organized way. The problem with every special episodes is that turn in to a mess and what was too be good, is bery bad.
megatron0016's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 13:50
megatron0016
I've also been meaning to ask, have any of you guys played A Fading Melody and if so what are your thoughts on it?
ErigBurger's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 13:52
ErigBurger
Would Brad Nicholson's rippling muscles be able to defend Earth from the imminent alien invasion? Say, if the "Grays" tried to ram a flying saucer into our planet, could he peddle a bike into the stratosphere and deflect it with bis pecs?

Also, could Brad Nicholson's biceps stop the events from the Book of Revelations from happening in modern times?
Dragonzigg's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 13:57
Dragonzigg
Congrats on the 100th Ep! I've been around for a good 30 or so of them.

If you could erase one game totally from existence, which would it be?

And for Niero, if you ever managed to get together a team to make a Destructoid-based game, why would you choose Aaron Linde's BonerQuest?
chris24680's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 14:02
chris24680
I now have a life long obsession with Raul Julia and his work, what strange way has podtoid changed your life, i.e not I made so many new friends or crap like that?

Also Raul Julia's last performance was actually in a serious tv drama, does that take away some of the magic?
PwnanObrien's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 14:05
PwnanObrien
Why is Podtoid so much better than Retroforce Go!?

Also, a question for Browntown: Why are all the football games in the past 15 years not as good as Mutant League Football?
Xhumation's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 14:06
Xhumation
I've already said my piece via email to you guys so I'm just gonna thank you again.

Lets hope this time the recording comes up well.
greeneggsnsam's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 14:10
greeneggsnsam
Who has the biggest penis?
Naktu's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 14:11
Naktu
This one's at Niero:

I remember the first time I heard of Dtoid, it was at a little lan center in my hometown, Miami Springs, and there was this guy (Robot helmet NOT present, sadly) pitching ideas at the store manager for partnerships for tournaments and whatnot, talking about a website for gamers to be gamers.

Do you still do that, go out and try to get people on board this crazy train you've created? As a bonus question, do you now do it with the robot helmet? Double bonus: Do you remember me, the fat kid, arguing with the fat adult over Ninja Gaiden's RPG'ness?
Timdabrat's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 14:21
Timdabrat
What games do you guys play pretty consistently still, months or even years after their release?
Brian Keljore's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 14:43
Brian Keljore
Do you ever feel ashamed of yourself when you have a rare moment of deep, intelligent conversation destroyed by an errant dick joke?
Jesus H Christ's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 14:45
Jesus H Christ
I actually finally got around to torrenting the earlier episodes and listened to the first few at work today. All I have to say is congratulations on changing the show from the most god awful Summa-douchey bullshit I've ever heard into... not that.

Also, mighty morphin' orangutan.
Long Time Listener First Time Caller's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 15:01
Long Time Listener First Time Caller
Who is the biggest ass on this show? please provide evidence.(story)

Brown Town- why do basketballs not ketch on fire any more?

Rev- If your father was an unlockable character, which game would that be for?
hpv's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 15:01
hpv
When is Jim going to do his Liquid Snake in the DSi Starscream simulator? The people demand it!
Qapf's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 15:03
Qapf
Throughout the run of this podcast so many things have been invented. Bonerquest, the name Browntown, Jim's love of StarScream; and yet I've heard the opinion of some that these things are distractions from the main point of this podcast, which is games.

What do you think the point of this podcast is? To discuss video game news, or is it a gathering of people who read far too much video game news and their chance to point out what they find amusing, absurd, and outright insane.
mourning orange's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 15:05
mourning orange
What would Harold do?
perri's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 15:12
perri
Niero: Whats up with the site layout changing every 2/3 days? I'm always fascinated by the minor changes that seem to happen bi-weekly (maybe it isn't that often) Are you trying to find something that works or just keeping it fresh?

Did you ever think in your wildest dreams that the podtiod would go to 100 based on the early shows with Summa and meat spin?

Podtoid has seen many hosts, even Aaron Linde gave it a shot, Will the door keep rotating or is Anthony here to stay? I think he does a great job.

Topher and Jim (and I guess Aaron) how does it feel to be featured on 2 podcasts? Do you ever get confused or hold back for another show or anything like that?

How many questions could I possibly ask?

meat or fish?

Linde- how has being away from the site affected your podtoid position? I know you've spoken about missing the site and wanting to contribute again but do you think still being on podtoid fueled that fire?

Do you guys listen to any other gamer podcasts or contribute to any non-game podcasts?

Video?

What game movie would you LIKE to see, not because of story and whatnot but because you think hollywood would do a brilliantly bad interpretation like Street Fighter or Mario Bros?

Am I done yet?
Dead Movie Star's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 15:15
Dead Movie Star
Jim, would you fuck Nicole Wiebe so hard that your ejaculate would rip open a hole in the space-time continuum, only for it to reappear three days later hitting her in the face, effectively blinding her, and causing enough head trauma that she would become, mentally, the next Stevie Wonder?
eternalplayer2345's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 15:20
eternalplayer2345
Has anyone ever been forced to put something really important off so they can record podtoid.

If you were having sex and had to listen to a recording of a fellow cast members talking while doing it, who would you pick?

I turn 18 tomorow on a TUESDAY, is this awesome?
stafax's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2009 15:24
stafax
Question:

If Aaron Linde and Brad Nicholson started up a boy band;
what would be the name of the group?
what would be the name of their hit single?
and since boy bands require more than just two members, pick 2-3 video game characters that would join their group.
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