27th August 2008 - Murray (is) mint michael says: Yes yes yes, I know. A website is here to be updated, and the Joypod one has been left criminally neglected for well over a month. If you're a regular listener to the show (for indeed there have been shows) you'll know all about what went down. If you're not, first up WHY NOT, and second - I went a bit mental, stuff happened involving family members, and (much as we love doing it) Joypod had to be pushed to the sidelines for a brief period. Rest assured, all is now better, and things are improving in michael world. Over on Planet Elmo though... well, he's still a nob. While I was off having a breakdown (not really, but it felt close at hand at several junctures), the Good Ship Joypod continued to float down it's digital river, merrily merrily merrily merrily spewing out the kind of sonic waffle that you guys seem to enjoy. Here's what went down, in chronological order. First of all, him and me attempted to record 3.7 in the usual manner, but were scuppered by a malevolent computer that recorded all my audio - seriously, a good 40 minutes - then swallowed the fucking lot, freezing up like a bastard, data never to be seen again. Cue much wailing and gnashing of teeth. Dontcha hate it when technology conspires and bites you on the arse? Anyway, we abandoned ship, and rescheduled for later in the week. Then stuff happened. Bad stuff that shall not be mentioned, but is now at least sorted. Things are improving. That's all you need to know. In a bid to fill the needs of the slavering hordes (ie: you lot) the mighty Capone Adam stepped up and recorded the first of what we're now referring to as the Mid Season Specials. 3.6.1 is available in all the usual places - well, iTunes - and you can direct download by clicking on the numbers up there in the last line. Though why you'd want to do that, I don't know. iTunes is good! Use it! His Majesty then decided to piss off to the Reading Festival with a bunch of swingers and perverts, leaving myself and celebrated eunuch Mat Murray in control of the whole damn thing. The results of that can be found in what is charmingly entitled 3.6.2 - an altogether more delicate affair, in which the various merits of such stuff as Virtual Pool and The Wire are discussed. By the way, you should watch The Wire. It is very good indeed. Next, elmo returned from his festival of books, and we got off our arses to present the glorious meeting of minds that is our latest burnt offering, Version 3.7. It is a sonic delight. Listen and enjoy. I sound wrecked, elmo sounds exhausted, Capone sounds laconic as usual, and noob sounds delighted to be there as always. Finally, I hereby swear to update the site on a regular basis, or Mat will come and get me.
22nd July 2008 - You lucky people
michael says:
Another week, another show, and (for once) we're actually reasonably pleased with it. This is episode 3.6, and frankly we're amazed at not just how quickly it's going - doing a show every week seems to be ok - but how many people are actually listening to us. We're thankful for every single one of you, and never thought all the way back when we were The Podcast With No Name that people would still be listening after this long. So cheers! Yays for you!
Crap, just tried to add a link up there for the show directly, but the site's being a silly bugger so here's a clicky thing - http://www.drunkenelmo.com/Joypod/Joypod36.mp3 - I'll sort it out later when I get to my proper computer instead of my bobbins school laptop.
Anyway, this episode is an actual cracker. There is Actual Indepth Analysis (not that indepth) on the debacle that was E3. There are some sterling tunes from Noob. There is a terribly abusive note to me from some retard called Disciple, who will be getting a cock punch when I next see him. But best of all... there's an interview with a elderly gentleman called Barry. He's from Watford. You will love it.
That's about it for now. Have a listen and see what you think, and don't forget to email us anything you fancy - mp3s, random abuse, saucy images, it's all appreciated. michael@thisisjoypod.com for me, elmo@thisisjoypod.com for him. Oh, and noob asked that if you have any requests, give him a shout on noob@thisisjoypod.com - and that's about it!
Speak to you soon. I may actually get some reviews written as I'm on summer holidays in... oooooh, about 4 hours!
michael :D
16th July 2008 - E3 in meh shocker
michael says:
Two days, three massive press conferences. My verdict.
Microsoft: Wank. Sony: Wank, apart from Massive Action Game. Nintendo: Wank, aside from Animal Crossing: City Folk. Sega: WHERE'S THE FUCKING DREAMCAST 2? Oh, that's right, IT'LL NEVER HAPPEN and I AM CRY.
There you have it. Incisive! Oh, Bourne Conspiracy review tomorrow, I promise. And you lot really should watch the King of Kong documentary if you've not already seen it, it's amazing.
(Can you tell I'm feeling really weird?)
15th July 2008 - Painkillers and podcasts
michael says:
Alright loves. Just a quick update for the latest episode (3.5)which is now available for you to download off of The iTunes Podcast Delivery Network (or you can grab a direct download from here, but do it the Itunes way, it gets us up the charts and that). It's the same stuff you now expect from Joypod, random banter, the odd mention of games, and high levels of abuse about my childhood. Still, if you find it entertaining, that's all good - I'll put up with the mental scarring. Capone and Noob are also knocking about, one providing some much needed japes, the other some seriously fine music. Gitaroo Man! Wooo!
Speaking of scars, I have a new one, and it's the reason I'm so totally monged on this episode. I had a lump removed (from off the top of my egg shaped noggin) in a Proper Surgical Operation about 4 hours before we actually recorded, so if I seem a bit spaced, that's why.
Oh, we also reveal the winner of the Name The Joypod Ferret competition. Cheers to everyone who entered - I seriously got about 40 emails, plus random texts and Facebook wall posts. We'll have to get elmo a new pet monkey or something so we can do it again. And while I'm on about emails, he's looking for a nickname for me - apparently being called Foxy at school wasn't edgy or stupid enough, so elmo has decided to find me a new one.
Please. Don't encourage him. But you can email him and call him a cock.
9th July 2008 - Emergency Broadcast System
michael says:
We all know that elmo is a useless swine. Here was I, all ready to record another episode of your favourite games related podcast, and suddenly I get a text off him. Can't record this week. Something about gender realignment surgery or something, I dunno, the tablets seem to be having a curious effect on his voice.
Anyway, we may not be good, or funny, or even entertaining, but we are CONSISTENT. Well, our contributors are, anyway. For this week only, may we introduce the rather wonderful Ben Forbes with The Emergency Joypod Broadcast System. We'll be back next week, promise. Reviews of stuff and everything. Oh, and calling elmo a bummer, obv.
2nd July 2008 - 3 point FUR ahahaha!
michael says:
You want the new episode? It's here, y'all. Show Four of the latest season contains the usual selection of gubbins that you'd expect from the pair of us. There's games talk as always, a disturbing insight into the early life of me, listener interaction, the return of a celebrated contributor and a stellar selection of tunes from The Mighty Noob. We're planning on having a Listener Interaction Special next week - as long as we get emails and stuff from you lot, obviously. You should know the addresses by now: michael@thisisjoypod.com for me, elmo@thisisjoypod.com for him.
We're running a couple of competitions at the mo as well - the Spore one is on until next week. If you want to join in, just have a look at the Spore Creature Creator and build us a Joypod one! We've had a few entries already - here's a couple you need to beat.
Really Disturbing. Campfire_Burning seems to have got our essence though. I actually look like that in real life, down to the three legs and everything. Anyway, whoever sends in the best Sporepod (I just made that up) will win a lovely garment from Casually Hardcore - couturiers to the stars.
The NEW COMPETITION is even better though. You're going to love it. Let me introduce you to someone...
Awwwwww! Innit nice! He (for he is a boy) is my new pet ferret. At the minute, he is without a name, the poor little bugger. But not for long, because you, the Joypod listeners, are going to name him for me. And whoever suggests the finest ferret-y appelation will win a plethora of fine gaming gifts. Be NICE. He's only a few weeks old. Emails to the usual address.
And that's it. Til next time, lovely people!
30th June 2008 - We <3 Iain Lee, oh yes
michael says:
Eyup! As usual, we'll have a new episode for you this week, probably recording on Wednesday. In the meantime, we've been mentioned by the truly wonderful Iain Lee on his ace Sunday night show on Virgin Radio. If you fancy a quick listen, elmo's ripped it as an mp3 for your pleasure (and also to hold Iain to ransom as he has now officially announced to the nation that he's going to contribute something to the show). Any time that's good for you, sir!