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The Podcastle episode 15: The controversial episode photo

Yes folks, it's that time -- the eagerly anticipated controversial episode of The Podcastle has arrived, delivered at your feet as a cat might deliver a mangled bird with its jugular torn open. This episode runs considerably longer than usual (we're talking RetroforceGO length, kids) but this is probably my favorite show we've done yet, so I hope you enjoy it.

Now, this IS the controversial episode, and a lot of it is tongue-in-cheek. We will be talking about a variety of games in unflattering ways, games you might love very much. Similarly ... certain sensitive non-game topics may come up as well for some reason. Basically, I'm just issuing a cover-all disclaimer here: This podcast may/will offend you! Here's the highlight reel:

  • Using the word *beep* three times in a row
  • Limbo of the Lost = ragamuffins stealing apples
  • Grand Theft Auto IV will turn you into a pedophile
  • Resident Evil 5 is ... wait, did he just say *beep*?
  • Mass Effect hentai (DMV would be proud)
  • People who bitch about GameTrailers' MGS4 review: STFUAJPG!
  • Nobody really likes ICO, Mario is past it, GTA IV sucks, CoD4 is worse than Halo, KOTOR is boring and more more more!
  • I'm not a retrist, I have retro friends
  • Some of the most amazing, disturbing and hilarious listener questions ever
All this and more is yours for the taking, my children! As always, the show is available to stream/download on the official page, or you can hit us up on iTunes. I also regret nothing.

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wardrox's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2008 16:32
wardrox
May I be the first to say that this is the best episode ever.
The Bez's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2008 16:34
The Bez
May I be the first to say that this is the best episode ever. If it wasn't for fucking Wardrox....

:P
greeneggsnsam's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2008 16:34
greeneggsnsam
I hope I'm offended, otherwise I want my money back.
Scary Womanizing Pig Mask's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2008 16:35
Scary Womanizing Pig Mask
Itunesing now :)
Alexradl's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2008 16:35
Alexradl
I demand more singing, Jim!!!
king3vbo's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2008 16:45
king3vbo
YOU MIGHT OFFEND SOMEONE?

FOR SHAME!!
Spartacus's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2008 16:56
Spartacus
CONTROVERSY.
Scary Womanizing Pig Mask's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2008 17:06
Scary Womanizing Pig Mask
Wait, to people in London actually mug people while wielding syringes potentially contacting AIDS?
JimmyDoDipp's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2008 17:14
JimmyDoDipp
Wow, I have been looking for that. Amazing stuff.

JT
http://www.FireMe.To/udi
Dennen's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2008 17:39
Dennen
Wasn't there a controversial episode a couple weeks ago? Or worded as such? Starting to sound like a news report around this place.
nebones's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2008 17:46
nebones
Oh lawd I can't wait.
smurfee mcgee's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2008 17:51
smurfee mcgee
how do you mispronounce my name while simultaneuosly ignoring my question?
j/k
great episode.
GrayFox's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2008 17:53
GrayFox
So much con-TROV-acy!
Samit Sarkar's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2008 18:02
Samit Sarkar
iTunes-ing now!
Mushman's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2008 18:22
Mushman
@GrayFox

Let me correct you, ahem,

CONTROVERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRSSSSSSSSSSSEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

;)
Mushman's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2008 18:23
Mushman
Shit, I broke the internet!
Mushman's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2008 18:25
Mushman
Just finished listening to it, fantastic work guys, Keep up the good work.
big filth's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2008 19:02
big filth
pre made egg sandwich filling.

mmmmm, delicious!!

awesomeness minus the constant female cackling. (sorry)

good job guys, tell the chick to take it easy on the reefer before the mics get turned on ;)
Dead Movie Star's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2008 19:11
Dead Movie Star
That was horribly offensive. I am going to go masturbate now.
Mushman's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2008 19:11
Mushman
@Big Filth

Dude, I fapped over the chick's cackling, shot a big load too
Whilst hitting me bong like a $1000 prossie.

FUCK, did I just say that out loud!!!!!! :)
spam's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2008 19:19
spam
haha
woo
big filth's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2008 19:21
big filth
@ Mushman

you are right. I am fapping to her now.

I was just trying to go with the theme of the episode and be "controversial"

:D
kratosmaster's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2008 19:24
kratosmaster
Kind of disappointing that you kept going out of the way to point out that this is the controversy episode-would've been funnier to watch people's reactions, but hey, it was still great.
Mushman's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2008 19:27
Mushman
@big filth

amen, brother, amen!!

Also, tissues ;)
cap123's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2008 19:43
cap123
i liked shadow of the colossus :(
ghets's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2008 20:32
ghets
Im so fucking mad now! You 3 bastards just belittled everything that i love!!!

But i still cant quit you...
Sharpless's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2008 20:46
Sharpless
Couldn't you guys do these weekly, instead of bi-weekly? Pleeease? (Wait, you do do them bi-weekly, right? Shit, I hope I got that right.)
Qwayfe's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2008 21:25
Qwayfe
The more I hear Jim talk about it, the more I'm convinced that he pretty much failed to understand the cover system, probably because he was busy scoffing pork pies and dropping a Sedgefield tenpenny major in Softy Walter's pudding.
TheDreadHawk's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2008 21:31
TheDreadHawk
Qwayfe; SHUT IT.

And Wardrox, I completely agree about GoW. Dear God, I can't believe someone actually agrees with me. Because all my friends say "OMG BEST GAIM EVAR!!!111 (Besides Halo of course)."
Mushman's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2008 21:39
Mushman
@Qwayfe

BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAW!!!!!!!!

Read the title please, controvesy was the subject, don't like it, don't listen, like Jim said, you can choose to be offended or not, ok?
eternalplayer2345's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2008 23:01
eternalplayer2345
God, Jim you ooze controversy and something else quite sticky.
Dope Skill's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 01:16
Dope Skill
Hey, Jim. I know you're probably not too well versed in American history when it comes to racial tensions, but the whole institutional racism thing didn't really end over hear until the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Prior to that, Black people were denied equal employment opportunities, couldn't go to the same schools, and in some instances were denied the right to vote. I'm not sure of Mr. Croal's age, he looks to be in his early 30s, but at the very least his parents and certainly his grandparents had to deal with some serious issues in terms of racial injustice. On top of that, the U.S. isn't quite the racially harmonious utopia you seem to think it is. All of that undoubtedly shapes the man's views as well as what he gets offended by (and no, we can't control what we get offended by...I would never get offended by anything if I could).

I'm not sure of the woman's name, but to her: the whole African American History month thing started over here in 1926, prior to us getting any semblance of equal rights. It's celebrated now in remembrance and out of respect for those people that paved the way for the not perfect, but much better, world we live in today. It also forces schools over here to discuss these issues in the classroom for 28 eight days before turning our attention back to all the white history makers we learn about during the rest of the school year. I know they have a Black history month across the pond, but I'm sure how similar they are.

To that other guy (sorry, I really suck with names): thank you for bringing a little bit of balance, understanding and historical context to that part of the 'cast.

I know this is probably too long already, but my .02 as a "black gamer" is that I wasn't at all offended by the trailer, but I can understand where a lot of people would be. The African people that Chris was running from/killing in the first trailer were infected with something similar to Las Plagas from RE4, making them appear a lot less like zombies and more like a horde of mad savages. For many black people, these images are a reminder of a lot of the racist propaganda and stereotypes that still exists today.

Those same issues could make for a really interesting subtext to the plot if handled properly, but then again it's Capcom, so I think it's for the best they just went and switched it up.
atheistium's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 02:11
atheistium
You know what upsets me? The fact that I've been referred too as "woman" and "chick" twice in the comments :/ no one knows my fucking name LOL

TOTALLY OFFENDED :P /hi5
Zecahrai's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 03:27
Zecahrai
Why is consensual rape illegal?

That made me laugh and cry at the same time.
SunTzu's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 04:32
SunTzu
Dr.Wardrox plays Nethack, and its variants?

<3
Jetsetlemming's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 04:44
Jetsetlemming
I got mentioned! For sometihng I never even posted on Dtoid!

(I totally meant to, including a review of the game, but actually playing Limbo of the Lost is brain damaging and I totally forgot. I barely managed to get the video converted to DivX and uploaded before I went catatonic)

I'm offended by Jim's railing against Roguelikes. You cunt.
wardrox's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 05:43
wardrox
@ Dope Skill, basically you're saying I'm awesome and the other two are noobs. I agree.

One thing I like about the Podcastle is on issues such as these, we can have a debate, and a fairly balanced one at that. By balanced I just mean 2 sides.

Cheers for the feedback though, very interesting.
naturon's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 05:47
naturon
So god damned funny ... i think i really pissed off my coworkers by laughing every two seconds. It truly takes legendary skill to be able to alienate so many different groups of people in such a little amount of time. Bravo!
Batthink's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 05:47
Batthink
Thanks for mentioning my comment in the podcast. :OD

Btw, you know its better to mention your spelling errors in a private message than in the comments, Jim. ;O)
Visc's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 06:51
Visc
This Podcast made me fucking laugh at work. In my quiet office. Laugh and spit on my screen.

Wankers.
PhazonYoshi's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 07:39
PhazonYoshi
Fucking sucked.

OK, I'll listen to it now.
Qwayfe's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 08:31
Qwayfe
@People who thought I was offended or some such crazy:

You need to stop the reverse-fanboyism. Reacting badly to "I actually think Mass Effect is a pretty cool guy" in the form of "IF U DONT LIEK IT DONT LISSN" is deranged right up where your brain lives.

Also, if racism was bad it would be illegal.
Demtor's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 09:32
Demtor
Yeaaaaah, I'm a bit of a retro gamer myself and pretty much agreed with everything you guys said about that topic. Fair and balanced criticism!? Can't be? Loved Jim's comments on racism and abortion too. Bravo. Besides that, highly entertaining rants all around. I even chuckled at your hate for Ico and SotC, which is just nonsense :-p *dips his smelly cheese in red wine*
Sharpless's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 19:02
Sharpless
If you ever play NoFX on the podcast again, I will destroy you.
the Kope's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/27/2008 02:08
the Kope
why are opinions about video games controversial? nobody gives 2 shits i could care less about vanilla ice cream but love rocky road. its not mind fucking i prefer blue to red. i really dont see how its controversial that my opinions in the realm of video games can be controversial. but since they are, fuck nintendo.
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