Comments on: Podcast Co-host Idol

By: Frankie Gonzalez

Frankie Gonzalez — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 06:07:14 +0000

Sorry Hugh. I think Katrin was the best. She had great insight into games and offers a unique perspective on the genre. P.S. Dan your wife sounds a lot like Fran from OXM. (although I do enjoy some of your crazy rants/stories.)

By: Zeb364

Zeb364 — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:41:47 +0000

I like Hugh and Katrin equally. Their both really good for separate reasons. I did cast a vote (for Hugh because I knew he had less, call it pity) but I think it would great if either one takes up regular hosting duties. Or ideally they could swap (or maybe all three of you :P lol)

By: Adam

Adam — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:36:09 +0000

You have a great dynamic with Kat but Hugh is just freakin hilarious!

By: Hugh

Hugh — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:39:47 +0000

Hmm. To each their own. Doesn't seem like it's worth debating. I could list for you the thousands of gaming-related articles I've had published across several dozens of online and print outlets, the features, the reviews, the previews, the interviews and whatever other kind of 'views, the games I've worked behind the scenes on or the admittedly few strategy guides I've written. But you get it.

Just as an aside-- I'd love to see my friends and family's reaction to hearing someone say "Hugh isn't interested in gaming."

But I do get what you're saying, which is that it didn't come across.

For my game-related podcasting pleasure, it's not about talking nonstop about every game on the market or what's coming out. It's that when Dan brings up I-76, I immediately know the game and which controller I preferred to use with it. I know which Leisure Suit Larry games were good and which weren't, or which Marvel Super Hero games or which MMOs. I understand the history and the ups and downs of the medium. Which is kinda incredible, given that my memory generally stinks.

My thought on my role on the podcast is that I'm there for color commentary. Gaming news, Activision updates and the general minutes are Dan's job. I'm there to provide some laughs, to bounce stuff with him and invigorate the conversation. If it's about gaming, like the Sierra classics or I-76 or the state of music games, that's great. If it gets off-topic onto me defending my Hollywood status by singing a loving ode to my powers of poop, I think that's okay too. Sorry if it's not your cup of tea.

All that said, see Office Space. It's not perfect and it's far from my favorite movie, but it's a damn solid way to spend 100 minutes and a big point of cultural reference nowadays. Plus, it helps keep you regular if you don't get enough fiber.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:13:42 +0000

Oh, and no, never saw office space.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:13:01 +0000

Let the house burning commence!

I realize you were being sarcastic, but I really didn't get that "I'm interested in games" feeling from you on the show, I got the "I'm interested in being on the podcast" feeling. Chips or no chips, that's how I saw it and it turned me off.

Sarcasm never works online. That's why I use the and tags

By: Hugh

Hugh — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 23:56:37 +0000

Wow, dude. You've never seen Office Space?

Dan warned me that sarcasm wouldn't work here. And, in classic Hugh fashion, I duly ignored him and walked into a trap. Somewhere Admiral Ackbar is yelling at me.

/Hugh character off

Anon, I'm sorry if I wasn't clear, but that was full-borne sarcasm. I have no chip, I'm as far from arrogant as you could possibly imagine-- virtually all of my jokes are self-deprecating-- and I'm sorry if you felt I came off that way.

I appreciate all the support from anyone who cared to vote for me, but I'm totally comfortable just coming in whenever Dan has a slot and having some fun. There's no money in this, there's no emotional investment. It's just that Dan is my buddy, we don't get to hang out enough, and he's here talking about stuff I'm interested in. So when I have time, and when he'll have me, I'll join him and try to make you laugh in the process. If I don't please you in that regard, I'm sorry. No sarcasm there.

I don't feel like I'm in competition with anyone and I certainly wouldn't have any interest in campaigning against Yameen or especially Kat, who I adore, and who BETTER have better chemistry with Dan, because I've never had sex with him. My intention was to make fun of the very idea of a competition. Hopefully most folks got that.

/Hugh character on

And that having been said, SUCK IT. I'm losing just fine without your vote.

By: Dan (OneOfSwords)

Dan (OneOfSwords) — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 04:25:34 +0000

Don't sweat it, I am sure Hugh is kidding on this one. :)

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:48:34 +0000

See? That sort of arrogance is why you didn't get my vote. The other two don't come in with that chip-on-your-shoulder attitude.

By: Whiskey Tan9o

Whiskey Tan9o — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 04:49:45 +0000

All the co-host to date have been great. Kat really knows her stuff about gaming. Hugh is pretty hilarious as well with his dry and dark sense of humor. Yameen on the other hand brings the music aspect to the show to round things out. All in all, they are all an excellent choice of co-hosts, but I'm really pulling for Hugh.

P.S.

The show wouldn't be what it is today without you, Dan! Thanks for starting your own podcast!

By: Edd

Edd — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 01:24:50 +0000

I voted for Kat because I thought the third podcast was the best so far – was the funniest and most comfortable, chemistry unsurprising – but to be completely honest I prefer the idea of rotating hosts and having more of a variety of perspectives, you know?

By: Tralidar

Tralidar — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:35:12 +0000

i voted for katrin because i would like to see a female perspective to the podcast but Hugh is amazing and would love to see him alot aswell

By: Dan (OneOfSwords)

Dan (OneOfSwords) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 04:24:07 +0000

Please note his avatar is making some sort of exclamation of glee as he says this.

By: Hugh

Hugh — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 03:49:45 +0000

Any of you who don't vote for me… FINE.

Just don't get upset when I burn your house down.

By: Mitch Dyer

Mitch Dyer — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:05:49 +0000

Your rapport with Kat is incomparable to any other option, so she gets my vote. :) Yameen and Hugh are great, too. They're just… y'know… not your wife. :D

By: beskurrd

beskurrd — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:08:51 +0000

Go with Kat, spend more time with your wife! :)

Great cast so far Dan, keep up the good work!

By: Talus

Talus — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:29:02 +0000

Hands down … Kat.

By: Garrett

Garrett — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:59:43 +0000

Wow it hurts to help make two great guys the “losers” but Kat understandably has the best chemistry with you and I enjoy the perspective she brings as a female. It wouldn't hurt to have Hugh or Yameen on once in a while or even do a round table of sorts if you guys all play through a game together(Co-op) or during the same time period.

By: Dan (OneOfSwords)

Dan (OneOfSwords) — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:22:04 +0000

I would also like to have more of an insider perspective. I had originally wanted to find someone from within Activision to be the co-host, but have not found the right person. I need someone who is a) not in PR, b) available to waste two hours a week with me, and c) not going to get in trouble. There are plenty of funny people here who would make good co-hosts but so far, it's always been something getting in the way. Give it time, I guess.

By: pedgarcia

pedgarcia — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:14:52 +0000

I agree with the guy who tells that should be better having someone from inside Activision as co-host. However, if your options are between the three hosts above, I'd stay with Kat or Hugh, who brought more interesting information to the show.

By: Craig

Craig — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:54:25 +0000

The back-and-forth between you and Kat made for a much more interesting show than either of the other two. I felt that Hugh and Yameen were a little “wooden” in their appearances. That might be because it sounded like they were both on the phone while Kat was in the room with you (I'm assuming). Although I do agree with “mrfusion”, having someone inside Activision (a la Major Nelson with e, StepTo, and Lollip0p) would make it even more interesting.

By: Wilson Laboy

Wilson Laboy — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:35:13 +0000

Honestly, I think you should have me become the regular co-host. :D

By: c9juke

c9juke — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:23:31 +0000

Hugh was pretty Hollywood… He definitely was sporting “blue teeth”. One in each ear.

Yameen makes some sick beats but didn't quite do it for me.

You and your wife had good chemistry. Weird…

By: mrfusion (Weston)

mrfusion (Weston) — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 06:09:13 +0000

wow talk about a land slide for Kat, though I do like Hugh and Yameen, it seems like there needs to be another person inside of Activision to be co hosting, or someone video game related, I guess the related is where Kat comes in. you might need 2 co-hosts on a regular basis and one being Kat and someone else on the side, I say Hugh.

By: Jordan_Snyder

Jordan_Snyder — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:15:41 +0000

I really enjoyed all the guests, so I hate that two of them aren't going to “win”. In the end, I voted for Katrin because, frankly, not many podcasts I listen to have a female perspective. That said, I'm glad you're choosing to do a rotating co-host, so the “losing” two will still be able to grace our ears with gaming knowledge.

By: NoMaadic

NoMaadic — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:10:03 +0000

I voted for Hugh, he seemed to contribute a bit more than Yameen and Kat. And I just found him funny and interesting. In fairness I should say I enjoyed all three though and they would all make good co hosts.

By: Paranerd

Paranerd — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 04:49:20 +0000

Honestly I was more amused with Katrin Auch on the show. Part of it may be that I have nostalgic memories of reading Gamepro, but I also think there was a lot more chemistry between the two of you. Other podcasts I listen to have more than two hosts at once, but that could be a lot more painful to edit though.

By: TURbo

TURbo — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 04:33:58 +0000

As a gaming podcast I can't dock points off for Yameen misinforming or not being sure that the Mass Effect 2 Trailer was being played for the Super Bowl Trailer, when it was during halftime for the NFC Championship game.

Currently I don't know who I want as a regular.

By: JalenJade

JalenJade — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 04:33:48 +0000

Katrin Auch and you have the best chemistry together. I'd still like to see rotating co-hosts though because each new person can bring a new perspective to the show.