I have to say this: Bombcast is too long

Topic started by velt on June 26, 2009. Last post by monkey523 2 months ago.
Post by Tovan51 (384 posts) See mini bio
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@velt said:
"Is the truth, maybe you can agree or disagree. "
Psst, buddy, I think everyone disagrees with your "truth".


Post by Diamond (4,811 posts) See mini bio
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The bombcast is too short.


Post by LordAndrew (4,569 posts) See mini bio
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Two hours can be a bit lengthy. But you don't have listen to it all at once. Over the course of a week, you should be able to listen to the entire thing. How busy are you really?


I do have problems listening to podcasts in a timely manner, but that's because I listen to several every week. If you're only listening to one, you shouldn't be having major problems finding time to listen.


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I always get annoyed when hosts say "this has gone on too long" and end their podcasts.  If it was a live show that would be one thing, but part of the great thing about a podcast is that I can listen to it in bits and pieces whenever I want.  I understand they might not want to do a very long podcast and that's fine, but it makes no difference to those who listen and I'm sure most would say the longer the better with podcasts.  I feel like some people who make podcasts don't really understand the strengths of the medium.

And hey, if you don't like a long podcast then don't listen to the whole thing.  I will.


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@baelrrogg: LOL, you'd have to listen to the guys sleep, not to mention they'd always have to be in the same room.


Post by McQuinn (157 posts) See mini bio

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I find that the little part two hours mark is the perfect spot.  Three hours your pushing it.  Anything under 2 hours leaves me wanting much more.


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@velt said:
 There is just no way I can have the time to listen to everything in a week, even going to the gym and driving around...

Maybe you should try actually working out at the gym.   I don't think just driving to the gym then going home doesn't really count does it and no just sitting in the locker room starring akwardly at people doesn't count either  Then mabye you could enjoy the awsomeness of the stream of consciousness that is THE BOMB......cast


Post by Hirushubi (69 posts) See mini bio
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NO.


Post by angelkanarias (929 posts) See mini bio
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@Wolverine said:
" It depends, during the summer I don't mind listening to a two hour podcast because I usually have a lot of free time but during the school year it can be hard to fit into my schedule. "
nuff said


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I don't think it's too long. Like, I rarely get the chance to listen to the whole thing in one go... but you've got a whole week before the next one. If you can't find a measly 2 hours out of the 160+ between each podcast, then you must be one seriously busy guy.


Post by natetodamax (7,037 posts) See mini bio
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You fine sir are incorrect. Two hours is the perfect length, and they aren't going to change it because you think it's too long.


Post by musdy (164 posts) See mini bio
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I want longer episodes.


Post by TobyD81 (518 posts) See mini bio
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Two hours is good.


Post by Insectecutor (328 posts) See mini bio
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I think they should aim to make it 1hr 30m, and if it overruns it overruns, what matters is that they don't lose steam by the end, which I think they have been doing recently.


Post by AndrewB (922 posts) See mini bio
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Please, please GiantBomb, don't listen to the OP. The bombcast is too short, if anything. Other podcasts like ListenUP hit the 3 hour plus mark all the time. Seems like there already isn't enough time to hear about every relevant game of the week. The bombcast is one of the most interesting things this site does.

I say, keep them as long as they need to be. It's not like anyone is forcing you to listen to the whole thing.


Post by trophyhunter (1,666 posts) See mini bio
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I have to say fuck you


Post by Osaladin (876 posts) See mini bio
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Damn, people need to chill, next thing you know the OP is going to start getting death threats.


Post by Ineedaname (1,914 posts) See mini bio
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2 hours is fine. There are alot of times you could be listening to it through the day.


Post by Dimsey (195 posts) See mini bio
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Two hours is fine and I'm fine with longer then that every so often.
And I actually kind of like when they get off topic as well.
I don't really listen to it for the news or anything because anything especially important would be posted on the site anyway, I listen to it because it's funny.
Being about video games is just the icing on the cake.


Post by AuthenticM (422 posts) See mini bio
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Two hours is perfect for me.


Post by Jih (15 posts) See mini bio
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Your complaining about too much content?
Nothing is stopping you from:
a) breaking up the podcast into more bite sized chunks for yourself
b) not listen to the full thing
c) having to listen to the Bombcast at all

Once you start you don't have to watch it from 0:00 till the end. The Bombcast helps smooths my workday; I wish there was more! :P


Post by Sabata (432 posts) See mini bio
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Your opinion is bad and you should feel bad.


Post by PenguinDust (3,583 posts) See mini bio

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Here's a novel idea.  Instead of complaining that the length of the Bombcast doesn't fit your schedule, and therefore the GB crew needs to shorten it for your enjoyment, why don't you shorten it by only listening to what you can?  The Bombcast isn't a detailed story where you need to hear the whole thing to fully appreciate the arc of the plot.  You can just listen to some of it and continue to lead a full life.  I listen to a lot of podcasts and I don't listen to every second of each of them.  I sometimes fast forward though parts, as well.  Instead of demanding that the Bombcast be edited for your needs, why not try editing it yourself by using the fast forward button?

I don't think anything needs to be done to edit the bombcast's length.  In fact, I'd like more Bombcast on a weekly basis, but I understand that the GB crew is busy running a website, so I am grateful for what they provide.


Post by SuperSambo (88 posts) See mini bio
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A gym vist is an hour to an hour and a half for me 5 days a week. Way more than 2 hours... What sort of hours do you do...


Post by HunterPredd (11 posts) See mini bio
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the longer the podcast the better, so far


Post by End_Boss (2,017 posts) See mini bio

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@velt said:
"Is the truth, maybe you can agree or disagree. "
Protip: People will be less likely to think of you as a douchebag if you refrain from stating your opinion as fact.

Also, the length of the Bombcast is just fine. IT'S THE TRUTH.


Post by THAfara0 (498 posts) See mini bio
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I can listen all day...............


Post by TheFreshmaker (117 posts) See mini bio
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Reading all of the intense negative feedback toward the original post is just hilarious.


Post by Delta_Ass (963 posts) See mini bio
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So don't listen to it. They're not putting a gun to your head.

Also: You can pause it and take breaks. This is allowed.


Post by insanejedi (305 posts) See mini bio
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You know, there is a reason why the IPOD has Podcast memory, so that when you stop the podcast you can come back to exactly where you left. You can play games while listing to a podcast, I do it all the time, hell you can fit a podcast into almost everything.