Giant Bomb Talk Radio - 08/03/12

Kind of weird listening to this 8 years later when they talk about "what will it be in 5 years"

@coldsnapbryan: That was me asking the question. I was so freaked out hahaha

I think you mean...

splendiferous.

Boss

more karen

Giant Bomb needs more of this.

I love that they started talking about Doner Kebabs just as the Dubliner called in.

NIGHTTIME IRELAND RUNS ON DONER KEBABS!

What in the f**, they went from django/python to PHP? What is going on? Is this the end?

Awesome segment guys!

I'm only just getting around to watching this now

also, the thing about blake is fucking awesome. jawbreaker and jets for brazil are now even cooler in my eyes :]

@Tricky69 said:

@CakeBomb said:

If I think Karen is pretty, does that mean I find Dave pretty?

I got caught in that paradox as well...

If I think Dave is pretty does potatoes rubber bands?

@CakeBomb said:

If I think Karen is pretty, does that mean I find Dave pretty?

I got caught in that paradox as well...

oh gravy, I just finallllyy got the time to watch this, what an enjoyable feature. Karen is hilarious.

Karen is the happiest person ever. Her laugh is contagious

I ate at the Real Donor (or however the fuck it's spelled) about 2 months ago, it's fantastic. Eat there if you ever find yourself in Petaluma.

Holy shit blake wrote reviews for Gamespot.

If I think Karen is pretty, does that mean I find Dave pretty?

I think this is the first time I've heard Karen talking while not drunk, quite an improvement.

Donair?

Karen is awesome.

A big YES to all the wiki stuff talked about. A hub page specifically for the wiki stuff with lots of stats being surfaced sounds great. The idea Dave had for people requesting certain pages to be filled out sounded good.

Dave: "I miss all the dumb stuff! Like all the dumb things... You know what my favorite feature from this last year was? That stupid Wikipedia thing that we did. I thought that was our dumbest idea..."

DAVE GETS IT.

@xrolfx: I have been wondering the same thing- you frequently hear the team complaining about not having a camera, and the quick-look TV sucking. They were all pretty fired up about getting access to new resources but it sure is taking a while. Not that I mind the I Love Monday's filmed via cell phone, they are pretty funny...

Jeff: Hey Dave, you uh... think you could hook me up with your sister?

I think this is the first time I've heard Karen talking while not drunk, quite an improvement.

Glad to hear some of the inside scoop. Excited for when they get everything set up as it needs to be!

I AH-prove of having more Karen around. The world needs her energy.

Karen is such a fun guest!

How the fuck do you not know what a donair is?

Just watching them all play with the mike stands as a caller asks a serious question. Priceless. lol

@BlazeHedgehog said:

@xrolfx said:

Hey, remember when the guys were saying that being bought by CBS was a good thing cause they would have a lot more resources?

I honestly don't mean to be a dick, but man, getting Giant Bomb completely up and running again is taking FOREVER.

Maybe there's just more red tape to go through for funding and such?

Sounds like they've been flat out denied at least some of the resources they need, or expected. The whole situation is depressingly familiar to what I went through when my company was bought out, it's a long process no matter where it leads. They are making the best of it.. will they ever get back to where they were at the peak of Whiskey Media? Who knows. Always appreciate the honesty in these videos, though.

I love these radio shows. Good stuff guys (and Karen).

That is a Snider face if I ever saw one.

@karmaghost said:

No more phone calls, please; god-DAMN they sound awful and the delay is terrible.

I think they were using Magic Jack or something similar to even get the thing set up and working.

Good video. I believe they will improve the site. The need for female energy in this community is so apparent. It was super refreshing.

Approved!!!!!!!

I had never seen Karen before, and when I first looked at the thumbnail I almost thought that was Dave wearing a wig as well. They're definitely related!

@xrolfx said:

Hey, remember when the guys were saying that being bought by CBS was a good thing cause they would have a lot more resources?

I honestly don't mean to be a dick, but man, getting Giant Bomb completely up and running again is taking FOREVER.

Maybe there's just more red tape to go through for funding and such?

Hey, remember when the guys were saying that being bought by CBS was a good thing cause they would have a lot more resources?

I honestly don't mean to be a dick, but man, getting Giant Bomb completely up and running again is taking FOREVER.

How did Karen not win the Golden Duder?

Karen has an infectious energy. Giant Bomb could use some of that. Great stuff.

I don't care how much you guys bitch about the pain staking process of producing TANG episodes. I want it so bad I can taste it. All orangey and powdery. I guess I'll have to wait till you get all the equipment you need to have a smooth shooting schedule. It's disturbing how similar the Snider siblings look in the facial area. She was not nearly as overbearing as I expected her to be so a "good job" to her. It's hard enough that she has to try to hold her shit together around Jeff and Vinny's craziness much less worry about the hundreds of chatting viewers during the experience. Great show but again I really miss that honed focused video productions that you guys use to do. The live stream compression might be easier in terms of quick and lengthy content but it just doesn't compare to the ridiculous videos that helped define Giant Bomb as a site. Keep up the great job.

@mrangryface said:

@Fistfulofmetal said:

Giantbomb video idea:

Dave and Karen switch places.

Karen builds the site and plays Dwarf Fortress

Dave does .... whatever Karen does for a living.

I didn't think this through that well.

that's pretty much the best idea for a feature ever

Just needs a name and it'll be perfect.

Snider Swap? Trading Sniders?

I hope you guys are ready for all the bitching when you change the quicklook intro. You shouldn't fix what ain't broken.

Also, sounds like that last dude was asking for a job

I'm so hyped from watching this.

It makes me sad to see Giant Bomb so hindered by red tape. What I loved about this site was that they didn't have any of that. I hope they get the equipment that they need, and Jeff survives all those meetings! Loved this video. Karen is adorable.

@HerbieBug said:

Doner have their own meat. Doner meat. It comes from the doner animal.

The Turkish guy at the pita place pronounces it do-nair, but i'm not sure if he's doing that because that's how most Canadians here pronounce it, or if that's actually the way it's supposed to be said.

Also please have more Karen on the podcasts. Bring her in on quicklooks too. I like the cut of her jib. :D

It's actually döner and you pronounce it just like you spell it! :P Imagine the "ö" as something similar to "uh". This might help: http://www.forvo.com/search/doner%20kebab/

I agree with having more Karen. She's fun!

I cannot live without a cereal called Boomerang Bits now. Damn it.

@mrangeryface this gets the approval stamp.