Do you want Drew to join the Bombcast regularly?

More often, absolutely. Maybe not a regular though. I would love to hear a little more Dave Snider as well while we are talking about adding to the podcast. Maybe have either of the two pinch hit for a member that is not available?

While I'd rather see Rorie as a regular, Drew would be a welcome addition to the Bombcast now that Patrick has had his "mic drop/move to Chicago" moment.

He seems busy

Hell yes. I've been saying this shit for years. Get Drew in on more stuff, he is secretly the best GB staff member. Also he is devilishly handsome.

Keep him special by keeping him as a special guest

We already have a guy that doesn't play a ton of games with Ryan.

Jeff, Ryan and Brad all like similar games I think Vinny and Patrick complemented them very well so if we cant have Patrick any more Drew would be a good person to bring on as he has very different tastes to those 4.

Giant bomb needs some new blood, period.

Personally, I wouldn't mind if it went back to the original format--just the four of them. I really enjoyed Patrick's additions to the Bombcast, but I don't feel a fifth person is really necessary.

His knowledge of Star Wars vastly outshines his awareness of Star Trek... so... I can live with that.

I'd love to hear more from Drew, though I fear he is too valuable as a top man to be in the Bombcast every week. That's a credit to his importance mind you, once every now and then definitely but frankly I'm looking forward to a four man Bombcast again for a while. Not that I won't miss Patrick, just that change is good.

A once-per-month Drewcast would be stellar, if he's up to it.

He actually plays the same kind of games I do, as a big plus, so I'd like to hear him bring those up with the rest of the crew

That would be awesome, but I doubt it will happen. Drew's got shitloads of video stuff to produce so I doubt he'd have the time.

A lot of people saying dave should be on the podcast, and i agree, but he doesn't really work there anymore. So that seems like a long shot.

@dmfdude: So I missed this whole thing, and was wondering where Dave has been. When exactly did Dave leave Giantbomb, and why?

I...don't know. Like, I would love to he him on there more often, but does he play enough games to contribute regularly?

@byterunner: he left cause he and his wife had a baby and he wanted to spend more time with them.

Drew's real life exploits would be pretty entertaining to listen to. Dude always seems to be doing something exciting.

This too.

glad Patrick is leaving, i'd much rather have Drew.

As much as I like Drew, I don't think it'd work as well as people here are thinking it would. He's best as a once in awhile guest. The Bomb crew and Drew himself probably know this. I also agree that Rorie would be a better choice.

But then who would deliver the secrets to the Koreans?

Drew is like a wildcard, taking the podcast in unexpected new directions!

Mix it up, man! Bring the heat!

Bring the Drew.

As much as I like Drew, doing that would hurt their production line too much.

Sounds like you may have missed the news http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/snide/blog/

On topic, Drew is awesome but I think he'd get overpowered as a regular on the bombcast but I'll take as much Drew as I can get.

The buzzer..

No.

Just so the first 30 minutes of off topic conversation becomes the most compelling it's ever been.

No, no more 5 man bombcast. Nothing against Drew, but unless one of the big 4 are not on then no.

I said no. I like Drew a lot so don't think it's a negative vote against him. Drew just seems to march by his own drum gaming wise. I'm not sure he could add to the discussion when it comes to the latest and greatest unless you want to hear about simulators every other week.

Again this sounds really bad but I don't mean it like that. The flight club things and his sections on Unprofessional Fridays are usually some of the best stuff on Giantbomb.

Mountain Drew.

If there was a rotation of Drew, Rorie, Alexis or even video Steve to add an extra voice and opinion to the mix.

Steve has been working there a while and I'd be interested to hear about the kind of things he plays.

Mo' Droo.

@buneroid: Do the Drew.

Everybody who said no doesn't belong here!

I really like Drew, but as awesome as he is, he wouldn't a good fit.

Forgive me Drew!

Nah, I just want more Vin Dog. And more cowbell.

I think Drew would be good every now and then, but I always assumed he was busy or not interested.

He appeared a few times, I think, during the Sausalito days, but he didn't have much to contribute. He isn't a part of the constant grind of industry news and games like Jeff, Ryan, Brad, and Patrick have been for years; he just likes his own stuff.

Is Dave gone or is he on vacation or someting?

@smilingpig: Dave left CBSi months ago, Matt Rorie is his replacement.

I would like to have him on more, even if it's not every week. I know he's more of the video guy but I'd like to see him in some more content. I always enjoy when he's on.

There's no denying the quality Drew would add. But I reckon Drew already has a lot on his plate on the production side so maybe can't spare the 3-4 hours.

DREWBERT 24/7!

100% Keep drew on the podcast.

Daily-HOTAS?

I'd like to say we all make mistakes, and I would totally want Drew on the Bombcast every week.

I say give Drew, Matt, and Dave their own separate weekly podcast where the other members of the Bomb Crew can be the occasional guests instead.

This poll reminds me of various political polls in my country. The obvious right choice gets about 80% of the votes then there's that weird 20% that seemingly hates everything good and/or fun.

Drew was really good on the podcast. But I had a totally unlrelated question, did any hear cell phone ringtone noises during the podcast? Like an IPhone getting a text or something?