Feed Editor (Unlicensed)20 Sep 2009 11:50:53 GMTThe first official podcast of Varms.net that features retro games. Also probably the best podcast online about any amount of video games.http://varms.net/podcasts.xmlVarms.netgillman35@gmail.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssenSpoony Bard Podcast

The first official podcast of Varms.net that features retro games. Also probably the best podcast online about any amount of video games.

Varms.netRetro, Games, Super Nintendo, drunk, classic yesGillmangillman35@gmail.comhttp://varms.net/krunchheads.jpghttp://varms.net/podcasts.xmlImagesIf you are like Stark and I the Disney Afternoon played a rather large role in your life growing up. If you aren't like us, well I don't really know why you are listening to a video game podcast about old things. Also we talk about Skyrim, if you hadn't noticed by the title or anything like that. For me this was a great experience, finally being able to play some of the games that I lusted after as a child--oddly only to discover that they kind of weren't nearly as good as Nintendo Power said that they were. Also, we are looking for suggestions for the next episode.Tuesday, January 06, 2012 19:27http://varms.netgillman35@gmail.comVideo Games1ADD3D27-341D-4284-96BD-171F7F69TAFSVarms.netSpoony Bard Podcast: Episode 42: This is Taking Away From Skyrim

If you are like Stark and I the Disney Afternoon played a rather large role in your life growing up. If you aren't like us, well I don't really know why you are listening to a video game podcast about old things. Also we talk about Skyrim, if you hadn't noticed by the title or anything like that. For me this was a great experience, finally being able to play some of the games that I lusted after as a child--oddly only to discover that they kind of weren't nearly as good as Nintendo Power said that they were. Also, we are looking for suggestions for the next episode.

gillman@varms.netskyrim, disney afternoon, nes, snes, bonkers, tale spin, duck tales, gargoyles, chip and dale, rescue rangers, darkwing duck1:25:43yesStark and I take a break from talking about all of the retro games that fill our minds and took this time to talk about the best games that have come out this year. We hand out some awards, talk about our biggest disappointments, and even try to make sure that some people get thoroughly angry at some of the choices that we have. After all of that we decide that the best thing to do would be to steal a page from fellow retro gaming podcast, "Retronauts," and talk about the Disney afternoon on the next pod. No worries, we are even going to talk about the cartoons as well.Tuesday, December 13, 2011 16:34http://varms.netgillman35@gmail.comVideo Games1ADD3D27-341D-4284-96BD-171F7F69GOTYVarms.netSpoony Bard Podcast: Episode 41: The GoTY Awards

Stark and I take a break from talking about all of the retro games that fill our minds and took this time to talk about the best games that have come out this year. We hand out some awards, talk about our biggest disappointments, and even try to make sure that some people get thoroughly angry at some of the choices that we have. After all of that we decide that the best thing to do would be to steal a page from fellow retro gaming podcast, "Retronauts," and talk about the Disney afternoon on the next pod. No worries, we are even going to talk about the cartoons as well.

gillman@varms.netskyrim, deus ex, portal 2, battlefield 3, call of duty, modern warfare 3, mortal kombat, Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom, Saints Row the 3rd, Duke Nukem, Gears of War 3, Dark Souls, Disgaea 4, Disney afternoon1:24:31yesDid you miss listening to us talk about old games that pretty much no one remembers as much as we missed talking about it? While I am not going to wait for your answer to record and post the podcast we decided that the best thing to do would just be to go ahead and record another one. This week we are talking about Lunar, and Lunar 2, along with some of the --mostly-- forgotten others in the seires. Along the way we discuss anime, Atlier Totori, Dark Souls, Modern Warfare 3, Battlefield 3, and some current news. Let us know what you think in the comment section below, and feel free to follow us on twitter or like us on facebook. We are shallow and need instant gratification like that.Wednesday, November 16, 2011 19:53http://varms.netgillman35@gmail.comVideo Games1ADD3D27-341D-4284-96BD-171F7F69HSWBVarms.netSpoony Bard Podcast: Episode 40: Holy Sh!t! We're Back!

Did you miss listening to us talk about old games that pretty much no one remembers as much as we missed talking about it? While I am not going to wait for your answer to record and post the podcast we decided that the best thing to do would just be to go ahead and record another one. This week we are talking about Lunar, and Lunar 2, along with some of the --mostly-- forgotten others in the seires. Along the way we discuss anime, Atlier Totori, Dark Souls, Modern Warfare 3, Battlefield 3, and some current news. Let us know what you think in the comment section below, and feel free to follow us on twitter or like us on facebook. We are shallow and need instant gratification like that.

gillman@varms.netgaming, retro, square soft, deus ex, human revolution1:28:54yesSo in an attempt to keep giving our fans content we decided that since Stark and I were in the same area, we should probably record something and call it a podcast. Turns out that we didn't do what we were supposed to, but instead just end up talking for about an hour regarding life, the universe, and everything. As always, when we do something different, let us know what you think.Saturday, September 11, 2011 17:13http://varms.netgillman35@gmail.comVideo Games1ADD3D27-341D-4284-96BD-171F7F67EIBNVarms.netSpoony Bard Podcast: Episode 39: Eh, It's Better Than Nothing

So in an attempt to keep giving our fans content we decided that since Stark and I were in the same area, we should probably record something and call it a podcast. Turns out that we didn't do what we were supposed to, but instead just end up talking for about an hour regarding life, the universe, and everything. As always, when we do something different, let us know what you think..

gillman@varms.netgaming, retro, square soft, deus ex, human revolution1:06:00yesOddly this week seems to have been kind of a hard conversation to have, even though we rarely have trouble talking about anything ever, as it was about an entire system that we have already talked so much and so long at length about. Needless to say we do go on for awhile, and bring up a great deal of memories and awesome that had to do with the system. We also talk about the new Deus Ex game for awhile as well, so there is that too.Saturday, September 2, 2011 10:25http://varms.netgillman35@gmail.comVideo Games1ADD3D27-341D-4284-96BD-171F7F67WANYVarms.netSpoony Bard Podcast: Episode 38: We are Nintendo, You cannot Beat Us!

Oddly this week seems to have been kind of a hard conversation to have, even though we rarely have trouble talking about anything ever, as it was about an entire system that we have already talked so much and so long at length about. Needless to say we do go on for awhile, and bring up a great deal of memories and awesome that had to do with the system. We also talk about the new Deus Ex game for awhile as well, so there is that too.

gillman@varms.netsuper nintendo, super metroid, super mario world, square soft, deus ex, human revolution, gamestop, call of duty, dragon quest v, terraria, angel beats, Chantelise1:06:34yesStark and I recorded a podcast. It is long. I knew that something was awry when Stark started the pre-cast conversation by referring to what we were about to do as "the podcast of his dreams". Something else seemed to be up as he seemingly had nothing to say in that prep conversation, and even told me that he brought notes. For someone that I have struggled to get an hour long "podcast friendly" conversation out of, he came to play. Try as I might I could not shake him from talking about anime. If you are looking for an expert on the subject, I think that we found ourselves one. You guys wanted to hear about anime, and we did that for you. From our introduction in middle/high school all the way to current, we talk about everything noteworthy about our lives and anime.Saturday, August 15, 2011 19:07http://varms.netgillman35@gmail.comVideo Games1ADD3D27-341D-4284-96BD-171F7F67OAADVarms.netSpoony Bard Podcast: Episode 37: This One's About Anime, Deal with It

Stark and I recorded a podcast. It is long. I knew that something was awry when Stark started the pre-cast conversation by referring to what we were about to do as "the podcast of his dreams". Something else seemed to be up as he seemingly had nothing to say in that prep conversation, and even told me that he brought notes. For someone that I have struggled to get an hour long "podcast friendly" conversation out of, he came to play. Try as I might I could not shake him from talking about anime. If you are looking for an expert on the subject, I think that we found ourselves one. You guys wanted to hear about anime, and we did that for you. From our introduction in middle/high school all the way to current, we talk about everything noteworthy about our lives and anime.

gillman@varms.netsci fi channel, anime, saturday morning anime, ghost in the shell, excel saga, anime conventions, hentai, moi, kore wa zombie desu ka2:28:32yesYou want to talk about a game that, for me, could not have aged worse? I think that at this point in my life I would have to bring up Resident Evil 2. For a game that basically help my entire attention for almost year I there was nothing that could even touch its place in my mind until RPGs started getting super insane in the way of Disgaea. We stay on topic, again, for awhile this week before we just start to break down and talk about anything we can think of-- summer of arcade, movies, what games we are playing, and pretty much anything else that we can think of at the moment. Did I mention that Stark starts calling me the film dick because of my taste in movies? True story.Saturday, August 10, 2011 21:25http://varms.netgillman35@gmail.comVideo Games1ADD3D27-341D-4284-96BD-171F7F67DHUCVarms.netSpoony Bard Podcast: Episode 36: Dying Happy, Uniquely Canadian

You want to talk about a game that, for me, could not have aged worse? I think that at this point in my life I would have to bring up Resident Evil 2. For a game that basically help my entire attention for almost year I there was nothing that could even touch its place in my mind until RPGs started getting super insane in the way of Disgaea. We stay on topic, again, for awhile this week before we just start to break down and talk about anything we can think of-- summer of arcade, movies, what games we are playing, and pretty much anything else that we can think of at the moment. Did I mention that Stark starts calling me the film dick because of my taste in movies? True story.

gillman@varms.netresident evil, resident evil movies, resident evil regeneration, the film dick, bastion, trouble witches neo, bioware complaints, half-minute hero, battlefield, call of duty, FPS1:15:04yesSo this week I start off with a story and Stark finishes with arguably a much better one. We also talk about Donkey Kong for awhile. It is funny that I can remember a couple of years ago when Penny-Arcade took a website, GameSpy, to task over the fact that they had made a list of over-rated games and Donkey Kong was number one on it. Turns out that everyone is sort of coming around to that conclusion. We talk about other things, I bring up editing the pod --but if we are being honest that isn't ever going to happen. We talk about all kinds of fighting games and old games, which is on topic and I almost feel like we should be rewarded for. Next Podcast coming sooner then later.Saturday, August 6, 2011 20:30http://varms.netgillman35@gmail.comVideo Games1ADD3D27-341D-4284-96BD-171F7F67IFTTVarms.netSpoony Bard Podcast: Episode 35: I Forgot the Title

So this week I start off with a story and Stark finishes with arguably a much better one. We also talk about Donkey Kong for awhile. It is funny that I can remember a couple of years ago when Penny-Arcade took a website, GameSpy, to task over the fact that they had made a list of over-rated games and Donkey Kong was number one on it. Turns out that everyone is sort of coming around to that conclusion. We talk about other things, I bring up editing the pod --but if we are being honest that isn't ever going to happen. We talk about all kinds of fighting games and old games, which is on topic and I almost feel like we should be rewarded for. Next Podcast coming sooner then later.

gillman@varms.netLotus, Donkey Kong Country, Adam West, Busby, Cool spot, the node, california raisins, marvel vs capcom 3, megaman, tropic thunder, portal 2, strike witches, cathrine1:34:24yesJust so everyone is aware, I have been in the process of moving. I know that I probably should have had this cast up two weeks ago, but it was kind of hard with no internet. Anyway, this week we talk about Half-Life! The odd thing about Half-Life is that you can't really begin to talk about it without talking about the massive influence that it had on gaming in general. When you start talking about that you have to bring up Half-Life 2, because beside the Unreal Engine almost everything good in gaming pretty much has its roots in there. This is also probably the first time that Stark and I honestly didn't feel like we ended up giving the game of the week enough of a conversation, and kind of want to go on more. Interesting because we have been talking about doing a spoiler cast on Portal 2 seeing as I am currently working my way through that entire experience as well. Shorter this week as I had to run out and keep moving stuff, but don't worry we record tomorrow as well, so there is another cast that is probably going to be stupid long coming soon anyway. We will be talking about Donkey Kong Country. Remember to follow us on twitter, like us on Facebook, and bombard us with as much email and comments as you possibly can.Friday, July 29, 2011 21:08http://varms.netgillman35@gmail.comVideo Games1ADD3D27-341D-4284-96BD-171F7F67ETATVarms.netSpoony Bard Podcast: Episode 34: Episode 3 Any Time Now...

Just so everyone is aware, I have been in the process of moving. I know that I probably should have had this cast up two weeks ago, but it was kind of hard with no internet. Anyway, this week we talk about Half-Life! The odd thing about Half-Life is that you can't really begin to talk about it without talking about the massive influence that it had on gaming in general. When you start talking about that you have to bring up Half-Life 2, because beside the Unreal Engine almost everything good in gaming pretty much has its roots in there. This is also probably the first time that Stark and I honestly didn't feel like we ended up giving the game of the week enough of a conversation, and kind of want to go on more. Interesting because we have been talking about doing a spoiler cast on Portal 2 seeing as I am currently working my way through that entire experience as well. Shorter this week as I had to run out and keep moving stuff, but don't worry we record tomorrow as well, so there is another cast that is probably going to be stupid long coming soon anyway. We will be talking about Donkey Kong Country. Remember to follow us on twitter, like us on Facebook, and bombard us with as much email and comments as you possibly can.

gillman@varms.netGordan Freeman, Half-Life, Half-Life 2, Episode 1, Episode 2, Black Masa expansion, nerd rage, counter strike, star craft, flea control, agarest war, Destroctoid, donkey kong country1:13:51yesThis week we talk about Blaster Master and everything awesome that has involved with it. I would love to blame this podcast going up late on my new job, but the truth of the matter is that I have just been sitting on possibly some of the easiest to edit content that we may have ever recorded. I don't know why it hasn't gotten upload, and you can blame that entirely on me. Besides the standard block of video game talk we also discuss important things like anime and old movies that no one besides the two of us would ever care about. You know, the things that really matter in life. Also, tell us how you feel about the new-- much longer-- format. We always love reading any and all fan feedback.Wednesday, July 13, 2011 18:16http://varms.netgillman35@gmail.comVideo Games1ADD3D27-341D-4284-96BD-171F7F67FSYMVarms.netSpoony Bard Podcast: Episode 33: For Science You Monster

This week we talk about Blaster Master and everything awesome that has involved with it. I would love to blame this podcast going up late on my new job, but the truth of the matter is that I have just been sitting on possibly some of the easiest to edit content that we may have ever recorded. I don't know why it hasn't gotten upload, and you can blame that entirely on me. Besides the standard block of video game talk we also discuss important things like anime and old movies that no one besides the two of us would ever care about. You know, the things that really matter in life. Also, tell us how you feel about the new-- much longer-- format. We always love reading any and all fan feedback.

gillman@varms.netnes, blaster master, tmnt, secret of the ooze, weird science, supreme court rulling, red box, redisent evil mercanaries, portal 2, speed grapher, final fantasy, anime, paradox entertainment, rpg, slayers, retro, games1:49:52yesI don't know about most people, but back in the day I was terrible at Parappa, and while time has made me mildly better at the game I can't say that it is really something that I can ace on the first try--or even the 12th. After bringing up the main thread of old games we talk for awhile about anime and some of our favorite shows that are coming back, namely Futurama and how awesome John Benjamen has a Van is. We bring up my new iPhone and why Stark thinks that I am becoming one of the many faceless mobs, and why Dungeon Siege probably isn't helping that cause that much. Also I discuss the lengths that a Disgaea hole can last for, while we have why everything about Star Wars: Force Unleashed 2 isn't what you really want in a game. So, for those of you that listen on the site--or for those that just want to inform us more-- I feel like pointing out that we would love you guys commenting on how you think that we are doing with the show now that it is back in full swing. I would also like to point out that you can like us on Facebook and follow us (mainly me being drunk and saying terrible things) on twitter.Monday, June 27, 2011 20:11http://varms.netgillman35@gmail.comVideo Games1ADD3D27-341D-4284-96BD-171F7F67BRPAVarms.netSpoony Bard Podcast: Episode 32: I be Rapping Terrible

I don't know about most people, but back in the day I was terrible at Parappa, and while time has made me mildly better at the game I can't say that it is really something that I can ace on the first try--or even the 12th. After bringing up the main thread of old games we talk for awhile about anime and some of our favorite shows that are coming back, namely Futurama and how awesome John Benjamen has a Van is. We bring up my new iPhone and why Stark thinks that I am becoming one of the many faceless mobs, and why Dungeon Siege probably isn't helping that cause that much. Also I discuss the lengths that a Disgaea hole can last for, while we have why everything about Star Wars: Force Unleashed 2 isn't what you really want in a game. So, for those of you that listen on the site--or for those that just want to inform us more-- I feel like pointing out that we would love you guys commenting on how you think that we are doing with the show now that it is back in full swing. I would also like to point out that you can like us on Facebook and follow us (mainly me being drunk and saying terrible things) on twitter.

gillman@varms.netParappa the Rappa, Anime, Futurama, iphone, cellphone, John Benjamen has a van, Dungeon Siege, Star Wars, Disgaea, Retro, Game, PS11:36:23yesThere are times that I am sitting here and uploading the podcast to the server and I don't even know what to write here about it. It is clearly the longest one that we have ever done, clocking in around two hours and twenty minutes, it also ends with Stark yelling about Breaking Bad and how he can't enjoy anything that may ever encourage anyone to do Crystal Meth. Glad that we could fit a PSA in at the end, but I thought that this was supposed to be a geek podcast about video games and nerd stuff. Although there is about two hours before that where we talk about the finer things in life, like Shadow Run, Duke Nukem Forever, and complain about Final Fantasies again. A full episode to be sure.Monday, June 20, 2011 12:00http://varms.netgillman35@gmail.comVideo Games1ADD3D27-341D-4284-96BD-171F7F67ILADVarms.netSpoony Bard Podcast: Episode 31: It's Illegal and Disgusting

There are times that I am sitting here and uploading the podcast to the server and I don't even know what to write here about it. It is clearly the longest one that we have ever done, clocking in around two hours and twenty minutes, it also ends with Stark yelling about Breaking Bad and how he can't enjoy anything that may ever encourage anyone to do Crystal Meth. Glad that we could fit a PSA in at the end, but I thought that this was supposed to be a geek podcast about video games and nerd stuff. Although there is about two hours before that where we talk about the finer things in life, like Shadow Run, Duke Nukem Forever, and complain about Final Fantasies again. A full episode to be sure.

gillman@varms.netretro, games, shadowrun, duke nukem forever, rpg, final fantasy 13, game of thrones, sandman, breaking bad, shin megumi tensi, threads of fate, humor2:17:27yesWe are late with this newest addition to the ever growing family of dysfunctional pods that keep getting produced. This week Stark has decided that it is entirely his job to inform people that we don't fact check, but in all honesty I was kind of hoping that people already knew that from 30 seconds of us talking. We start off really well this week, and instead of even making an attempt to talk about the game find a way to complain about people getting married or inviting us to parties. We do discuss the topic, Katamari, with a great amount of love--even though we don't give it the time needed-- and find ways to talk about so much else. E3, complaining about Family Guy (again), current games we are playing, and FPS' are just small taste of the devotion that we show for staying on topic.Wednesday, June 16, 2011 13:23http://varms.netgillman35@gmail.comVideo Games1ADD3D27-341D-4284-96BD-171F7F67SYCCVarms.netSpoony Bard Podcast: Episode 30: Screw You Charter Communications

We are late with this newest addition to the ever growing family of dysfunctional pods that keep getting produced. This week Stark has decided that it is entirely his job to inform people that we don't fact check, but in all honesty I was kind of hoping that people already knew that from 30 seconds of us talking. We start off really well this week, and instead of even making an attempt to talk about the game find a way to complain about people getting married or inviting us to parties. We do discuss the topic, Katamari, with a great amount of love--even though we don't give it the time needed-- and find ways to talk about so much else. E3, complaining about Family Guy (again), current games we are playing, and FPS' are just small taste of the devotion that we show for staying on topic.

gillman@varms.netkatamari, weddings, tech tv, portal 2, family guy, e3, wii u, nintendo, sony, microsoft, nis, halo1:49:25yesIn a perfect world this podcast would have been uploaded Saturday night. This is not that world and you people aren't here to listen to me complain about the worst week ever, you are hear to talk about video games. Episode the 29th of the classiest podcast on the planet brings us a new guest, Sheeley, who is an expert on all things sports related-- this is good as Stark and I have no knowledge about anything like that. He explains to us that it is basically a football game that you can kill other people and not much else. That is fine because we quickly start talking about Kristy Alley, Star Trek, and how much we really enjoy making fun of people who aren't around to defend themselves. Stark wanted a mellow adventure next time, so we are breaking from tradition and doing a modern classic for next week, Katamari. Leave us a note to let us know what you think about that, or what you thought about this cast.Thursday, June 2, 2011 20:23http://varms.netgillman35@gmail.comVideo Games1ADD3D27-341D-4284-96BD-171F7F67TACOVarms.netSpoony Bard Podcast: Episode 29: The AC is On Deal With It

In a perfect world this podcast would have been uploaded Saturday night. This is not that world and you people aren't here to listen to me complain about the worst week ever, you are hear to talk about video games. Episode the 29th of the classiest podcast on the planet brings us a new guest, Sheeley, who is an expert on all things sports related-- this is good as Stark and I have no knowledge about anything like that. He explains to us that it is basically a football game that you can kill other people and not much else. That is fine because we quickly start talking about Kristy Alley, Star Trek, and how much we really enjoy making fun of people who aren't around to defend themselves. Stark wanted a mellow adventure next time, so we are breaking from tradition and doing a modern classic for next week, Katamari. Leave us a note to let us know what you think about that, or what you thought about this cast.

gillman@varms.netmutant league football, nfl, blitz the league, kristy alley, fat, star trek, time travel, game dev story, mortal kombat, portal 2, PSN40:59yesBack to basics this episode, Stark and I are joined by no one and we talk about a game that neither one of us really know that much about-- Yoshi's Island. Everything from Mortal Kombat tournaments to how we feel that PSN isn't doing a terrible job at making up for what it did (although it isn't really going out of its way either), we don't really stay on anything that could ever be a topic. We also welcome everyone to leave some feedback, even make lots of suggestions on how you can go ahead and manage to do that. And if any of you are wondering what we are going to be talking about next week, it is Mutant League Football.Saturday, May 21, 2011 18:15http://varms.netgillman35@gmail.comVideo Games1ADD3D27-341D-4284-96BD-171F7F67JUDGVarms.netSpoony Bard Podcast: Episode 28: Judgement Day

Back to basics this episode, Stark and I are joined by no one and we talk about a game that neither one of us really know that much about-- Yoshi's Island. Everything from Mortal Kombat tournaments to how we feel that PSN isn't doing a terrible job at making up for what it did (although it isn't really going out of its way either), we don't really stay on anything that could ever be a topic. We also welcome everyone to leave some feedback, even make lots of suggestions on how you can go ahead and manage to do that. And if any of you are wondering what we are going to be talking about next week, it is Mutant League Football.

gillman@varms.netretro, video games, mortal kombat, end of the world, rapture, marvel vs capcom, humor, psn, mount and blade, portal1:16:00yesFor the first time ever Stark asked for a week off from podcasting. Well I wanted to do something special for our listeners, and since we can't have a Spoony Bard without Stark we decided to do something else. Less talk about games, less talk about things that matter, and in all honesty more talk about things that probably should never be brought up. Once again we have a late arrival, John, who joins us about 11 minutes into the events. If you aren't a fan of our side conversations into insanity this one might not be for you; but if you are please join Elise, John and I for the most classiest podcast on the net, This is Not The Spoony Bard Podcast.Saturday, May 14, 2011 2:29http://varms.netgillman35@gmail.comVideo Games1ADD3D27-341D-4284-96BD-171F7F42TINTVarms.netThis is Not The Spoony Bard Podcast:Title Removed for Content?

For the first time ever Stark asked for a week off from podcasting. Well I wanted to do something special for our listeners, and since we can't have a Spoony Bard without Stark we decided to do something else. Less talk about games, less talk about things that matter, and in all honesty more talk about things that probably should never be brought up. Once again we have a late arrival, John, who joins us about 11 minutes into the events. If you aren't a fan of our side conversations into insanity this one might not be for you; but if you are please join Elise, John and I for the most classiest podcast on the net, This is Not The Spoony Bard Podcast.

gillman@varms.netdr who, battle toads, lost, porn36:21yesEpisode 27 of the Spoony Bard Podcast, the classiest podcast on the net. Roughly five minutes into the pod we lose stark for a couple of minutes and try to cover long enough for him to come back, which doesn't really work. We ended up losing about five minutes of the pod because of random computer issues, which is par for a pod at this point, but at the end we come back with Stark-- so we all win. All aside it sounds way better than the last one. Besides the talk of R-Type, which is limited to only me remembering it fondly and everyone else complaining about it, we go in all kinds of random directions. Mortal Kombat takes up most of the converstaion, but we bring up Pizza, beer, and Dr. Who, so there is that I guess. Also PSN is still down so we kind of needed to complain about that too.Sunday, May 8, 2011 2:29http://varms.netgillman35@gmail.comVideo Games1ADD3D27-341D-4284-96BD-171F7F42AWDTVarms.netSpoony Bard Podcast: Episode 27: Anyone Want to Do the Title?

Episode 27 of the Spoony Bard Podcast, the classiest podcast on the net. Roughly five minutes into the pod we lose stark for a couple of minutes and try to cover long enough for him to come back, which doesn't really work. We ended up losing about five minutes of the pod because of random computer issues, which is par for a pod at this point, but at the end we come back with Stark-- so we all win. All aside it sounds way better than the last one. Besides the talk of R-Type, which is limited to only me remembering it fondly and everyone else complaining about it, we go in all kinds of random directions. Mortal Kombat takes up most of the converstaion, but we bring up Pizza, beer, and Dr. Who, so there is that I guess. Also PSN is still down so we kind of needed to complain about that too.

gillman@varms.netmortal kombat, marvel vs capcom 3, story mode, dr who, aqua team, pizza, beer, tropico 3, psn58:47yesNever being one to do anything that would call the integrity of the show into question Stark made a very conscience choice to not play the game this week at all. That is OK, because I went entirely out of my way to be overly bored with Legend of Legaia. Stark talks about playing Ar Tonelico 1 and 3 and how much he really really hates PSN at the moment. I talk about the article that I did on Valve and how everyone is complaining about DLC in Portal 2, even though that never went up on the site. We also talk quickly about Forza 3. There seemed to be something wrong with the recording this week, so there is some odd feedback. I thought that it would be better to give it to you guys instead of making you wait even longer for me to figure out how to fix it in post.Sunday, May 1, 2011 2:56http://varms.netgillman35@gmail.comVideo Games1ADD3D27-341D-4284-96BD-171F7F42WMMKVarms.netSpoony Bard Podcast: Episode 26: We Miss MST3K

Never being one to do anything that would call the integrity of the show into question Stark made a very conscience choice to not play the game this week at all. That is OK, because I went entirely out of my way to be overly bored with Legend of Legaia. Stark talks about playing Ar Tonelico 1 and 3 and how much he really really hates PSN at the moment. I talk about the article that I did on Valve and how everyone is complaining about DLC in Portal 2, even though that never went up on the site. We also talk quickly about Forza 3. There seemed to be something wrong with the recording this week, so there is some odd feedback. I thought that it would be better to give it to you guys instead of making you wait even longer for me to figure out how to fix it in post.

gillman@varms.netlegend of legaia,ar tonelico, forza 3, PSN, valve, Portal 2, DLC, retro, PS1, games1:01:03yesStark and I start talking about Mega Man Legends and then are quickly joined by our newest writer Elise. From that moment forward pretty much everything goes south and we have one of the more insane and out of control conversations that we have ever had. Stark manages to fit in conversation about Ar Tonelico, I bring up Monster Hunter Tri, and Elise talks about TV. While most of us don't care about Fringe or True Blood they are brought up non-the-less. I could go on, but I don't want to lose some of our feeds.Sunday, April 16, 2011 12:02http://varms.netgillman35@gmail.comVideo Games1ADD3D27-341D-4284-96BD-171F7F42AISBVarms.netSpoony Bard Podcast: Episode 25: An Inconvenient ServBot

Stark and I start talking about Mega Man Legends and then are quickly joined by our newest writer Elise. From that moment forward pretty much everything goes south and we have one of the more insane and out of control conversations that we have ever had. Stark manages to fit in conversation about Ar Tonelico, I bring up Monster Hunter Tri, and Elise talks about TV. While most of us don't care about Fringe or True Blood they are brought up non-the-less. I could go on, but I don't want to lose some of our feeds.

gillman@varms.netmegaman legends, girls gone wild, ps1, monster hunter tri, ar tonelico, fringe, mega man, breaking in, retro, video games, karoke, marvel vs capcom1:09:00yesStark and I spend a large amount of time talking about 80?s movies, other games in the Contra series, and one liners. We spend very little of that time talking about the first Contra game, besides the fact that we could only ever beat it by cheating. Stark talks about how much he loves Ar Tonelico and our new writer for the site, and I talk about the passing of my chinchilla and how I really want a sumo chair/bag. I bring up Pokemon and the Shin Megami Tensei series on the DS.Sunday, April 10, 2011 19:02http://varms.netgillman35@gmail.comVideo Games1ADD3D27-341D-4284-96BD-171F7F42LLMCVarms.netSpoony Bard Podcast: Episode 24: My Chinchilla is Dead, Long Live My Chinchilla

Stark and I spend a large amount of time talking about 80?s movies, other games in the Contra series, and one liners. We spend very little of that time talking about the first Contra game, besides the fact that we could only ever beat it by cheating. Stark talks about how much he loves Ar Tonelico and our new writer for the site, and I talk about the passing of my chinchilla and how I really want a sumo chair/bag. I bring up Pokemon and the Shin Megami Tensei series on the DS.

gillman@varms.netcontra, nes, ar tonelico, pokemon, chinchilla, sumo bag, pamela, retro, game, Shin Megami Tensei1:03:25yesTaking another suggestion from the fans to talk about we played Tomba this week; saying that we had mixed results would be kind. It doesn't take long before we start talking about pretty much anything else that we are doing. Ar tonelico, Pokemon, and even articles that we have thrown up on the site all end up being fair game. Sorry about the pod going up late, again, at least it still weekly.Monday, April 4, 2011 13:19http://varms.netgillman35@gmail.comVideo Games1ADD3D27-341D-4284-96BD-171F7F42TDPUVarms.netSpoony Bard: 23-It Looks Like He is Taking a Dump When You Press Up

Taking another suggestion from the fans to talk about we played Tomba this week; saying that we had mixed results would be kind. It doesn't take long before we start talking about pretty much anything else that we are doing. Ar tonelico, Pokemon, and even articles that we have thrown up on the site all end up being fair game. Sorry about the pod going up late, again, at least it still weekly.

gillman@varms.nettomba, playstation, ps1, psx, ar tonelico, pokemon, retro, games, classic1:07:18yes Episode 22 of the Spoony Bard podcast brings us to talking about Dr. Mario. As we are want to do we start talking about pretty much everything and anything that isn't the game that we played for this week, as well as the fact that a plumber is probably the last person that either one of us would go to for medical advice. Stark talks about how he is "finally done" with Neptunia and how he is getting ready to start playing the new Ar Tonelico. I discuss how much I already miss Company of Heroes: Online and my new addiction of Age of Empires: Online, also that I may have a problem with free to play RTS games.Sunday, March 27, 2011 18:29http://varms.netgillman35@gmail.comVideo Games1ADD3D27-341D-4284-96BD-171F7F42MALPVarms.netSpoony Bard: 22-Major Malpractice

Episode 22 of the Spoony Bard podcast brings us to talking about Dr. Mario. As we are want to do we start talking about pretty much everything and anything that isn't the game that we played for this week, as well as the fact that a plumber is probably the last person that either one of us would go to for medical advice. Stark talks about how he is "finally done" with Neptunia and how he is getting ready to start playing the new Ar Tonelico. I discuss how much I already miss Company of Heroes: Online and my new addiction of Age of Empires: Online, also that I may have a problem with free to play RTS games.

gillman@varms.netdr mario, doctor, ar tonelico,Hyper Dimension Neptunia, company of heroes, online, age of empires, dragon quest ix, 9, video games, retro, snes1:13:57yesWe are back on Skype, but this time with a special new recording software. Tell your ears to be ready to hear us in STEREO! I talk about some of the games that I am reviewing for another site, and we go off for some time about how not excited we are about Onlive. Stark talks more about Neptunia, and I try to talk about how awesome I thought Vagrant Story was until I stopped playing it. We talk about fan suggestions, and what you guys can do to help the site grow. It is the Spoony Bard Podcast 21: Ninja Vision!Sunday, March 20, 2011 13:40http://varms.netgillman35@gmail.comVideo Games1ADD3D27-341D-4284-96BD-171F7F42NIVIVarms.netSpoony Bard: 21-Ninja Vision

We are back on Skype, but this time with a special new recording software. Tell your ears to be ready to hear us in STEREO! I talk about some of the games that I am reviewing for another site, and we go off for some time about how not excited we are about Onlive. Stark talks more about Neptunia, and I try to talk about how awesome I thought Vagrant Story was until I stopped playing it. We talk about fan suggestions, and what you guys can do to help the site grow. It is the Spoony Bard Podcast 21: Ninja Vision!

gillman@varms.net1, Hyper Dimension Neptunia, ninja blade, onlive, playstation, red faction, retro, vagrant story1:17:59yesAfter the problems with last weeks 'cast Stark and I felt bad enough to get together and do one in person, and a little over an hour and a half. This weeks game is the PS1 classic Ape Escape, a game that I knew nothing about and Stark knew only slightly more. We complain a lot about how we wish that we had played this game when it first came out, and how the controls on it are super dated. As we normally do we start talking about other things, including the challenge game for this week (Azure Dreams-- which you can find article on on this very site!) as well as Hyper Dimension Neptunia. We also bring up the subject of a test video cast of us playing a game, much like the old Broken Pixels podcast that 1up used to do or even a quick look that Giant Bomb currently does. It turns out that recording video and audio after almost three hours of drinking isn't advisable. The important thing is that we all learned a lesson about making sure that video is being captured at more then 1 frame a second.Sunday, March 13, 2011 21:41http://varms.netgillman35@gmail.comVideo Games1ADD3D27-341D-4284-96BD-171F7F42AESCVarms.netSpoony Bard: 20-Save the Anime

After the problems with last weeks 'cast Stark and I felt bad enough to get together and do one in person, and a little over an hour and a half. This weeks game is the PS1 classic Ape Escape, a game that I knew nothing about and Stark knew only slightly more. We complain a lot about how we wish that we had played this game when it first came out, and how the controls on it are super dated. As we normally do we start talking about other things, including the challenge game for this week (Azure Dreams-- which you can find article on on this very site!) as well as Hyper Dimension Neptunia. We also bring up the subject of a test video cast of us playing a game, much like the old Broken Pixels podcast that 1up used to do or even a quick look that Giant Bomb currently does. It turns out that recording video and audio after almost three hours of drinking isn't advisable. The important thing is that we all learned a lesson about making sure that video is being captured at more then 1 frame a second.

gillman@varms.netape escape, azure dreams, retro, games, ps1, neptunia, Final Fantasy 7, VII, atlier, mana khemia, iris, alchemy, japan1:32:15yes We talk a ton about Groundhog Day and the movie, and how super awesome the theories that have started to pop up around the movie are, you know now that the movie is almost 20 years old. Some of the things that you might have missed are as follows: -We are doing a weekly bad game challenge where we play a bad game for one hour a day and keep a log about it. The articles will go up on two different days, one for each of us. Interesting idea just to see how different our views on crazy things are. -Next week we are doing Ape Escape for the PS1. Feel free to leave some feedback if you want to let us know what you think. You can always email either one of us. -We had super weird issues this week with the recording software. If we sound kind of short with each other it is because this is the second time we recorded, and the first time we talked for almost three hours before we started recording and had well over an hour recorded when the device decided not to let it work.Sunday, March 6, 2011 21:41http://varms.netgillman35@gmail.comVideo Games1ADD3D27-341D-4284-96BD-171F7F42TAKTVarms.netSpoony Bard: 19-Take Two

We talk a ton about Groundhog Day and the movie, and how super awesome the theories that have started to pop up around the movie are, you know now that the movie is almost 20 years old. Some of the things that you might have missed are as follows: -We are doing a weekly bad game challenge where we play a bad game for one hour a day and keep a log about it. The articles will go up on two different days, one for each of us. Interesting idea just to see how different our views on crazy things are. -Next week we are doing Ape Escape for the PS1. Feel free to leave some feedback if you want to let us know what you think. You can always email either one of us. -We had super weird issues this week with the recording software. If we sound kind of short with each other it is because this is the second time we recorded, and the first time we talked for almost three hours before we started recording and had well over an hour recorded when the device decided not to let it work.

gillman@varms.netaliens, bad recordings, call burner, groundhog day, gungrave, sleep disorders23:19yes The 18th episode of the Spoony Bard Podcast finds Stark and I joined by a special guest, Chuck. He might not always have the most to say at any given time, but he does find enough time to laugh at us and think less of the work we do. This time we talk about Devil May Cry, why you don't mess around with fire or fight it with your hands, and Hyper Dimension Neptunia. Also that we found Stark's house on Google maps. Did you really expect us to stay on topic?Saturday, February 26, 2011 21:41http://varms.netgillman35@gmail.comVideo Games1ADD3D27-341D-4284-96BD-171F7F42SGUNVarms.netSpoony Bard: 18-Shotgun

The 18th episode of the Spoony Bard Podcast finds Stark and I joined by a special guest, Chuck. He might not always have the most to say at any given time, but he does find enough time to laugh at us and think less of the work we do. This time we talk about Devil May Cry, why you don't mess around with fire or fight it with your hands, and Hyper Dimension Neptunia. Also that we found Stark's house on Google maps. Did you really expect us to stay on topic?

gillman@varms.netHyper Dimension Neptunia, Devil May Cry, retro, computers, google, car1:22:45yes This week we are talking about Sonic 3, as well as how Sonic and Knuckles played into that with the addition price tag on a game that we already bought. Once again we go way, way off topic and talk about things from Paris France and landmarks that are found there to our fans and how we think that they all rock. We may drink through most of the episode, but who doesn't. There is a request for listener interaction and comments, so think about that too. Also we didn't this week over skype, everything is live and in person, so get get ready for some almost good sounding audio-- It is the 17th episode of the Spoony Bard Podcast!Saturday, February 19, 2011 21:41http://varms.netgillman35@gmail.comVideo Games1ADD3D27-341D-4284-96BD-171F7F42BETHVarms.netSpoony Bard: The Long Slow Jerk

This week we are talking about Sonic 3, as well as how Sonic and Knuckles played into that with the addition price tag on a game that we already bought. Once again we go way, way off topic and talk about things from Paris France and landmarks that are found there to our fans and how we think that they all rock. We may drink through most of the episode, but who doesn't. There is a request for listener interaction and comments, so think about that too. Also we didn't this week over skype, everything is live and in person, so get get ready for some almost good sounding audio-- It is the 17th episode of the Spoony Bard Podcast!

gillman@varms.netSonic, fallout, e3, tales of vesperia, hyper dimension neptune, knuckle, sega, yakuza, valkiria chronicles1:22:45yes In probably our longest podcast ever we talk about Legend of Zelda: Link to the Past, but end up calling it Link’s Awakening the entire time, and Starcraft and how awesome the second one is. We go way off topic and talk about things that would get us kicked out of any proper company. Our conversation ranges from everything from Facebook games and how they have destroyed us to how Square has ruined all of RPGs in the world. This one is for Juan.Saturday, February 12, 2011 19:41http://varms.netgillman35@gmail.comVideo Games1ADD3D27-341D-4284-96BD-171F7F42NGUNVarms.netSpoony Bard: This one is for Juan

In probably our longest podcast ever we talk about Legend of Zelda: Link to the Past, but end up calling it Link’s Awakening the entire time, and Starcraft and how awesome the second one is. We go way off topic and talk about things that would get us kicked out of any proper company. Our conversation ranges from everything from Facebook games and how they have destroyed us to how Square has ruined all of RPGs in the world. This one is for Juan.

gillman@varms.netLink to the Past, Zelda, Darksiders, Anime, Video games, retro, dogs, Starcraft, skype, podcast, Juan1:32:14yesWe start talking about the Mega Man movie, and for the most part the fan letter that we got guides us through the entire process. For some reason we start talking about the human centipede and continue doing so for some time. Talking about Zelda: Link to the Past for next time.24 June 2010 1:50:27 GMThttp://varms.netgillman35@gmail.comVideo Games1ADD3D27-341D-4284-96BD-171F7F42HCENVarms.netSpoony Bard Podcast: We Got Fan Mail

We start talking about the Mega Man movie, and for the most part the fan letter that we got guides us through the entire process. For some reason we start talking about the human centipede and continue doing so for some time. Talking about Zelda: Link to the Past for next time.

gillman@varms.netMovies, retro, Varms, Beer, Human Centipede, Mega Man, Fan Movie, Zelda, Super NES50:55yesWe get really drunk and talk about GTA, the first ones. At one point it almost sounds like we are about to come to blows over various things, but in all honesty that is just how we talk while drunk.1 June 2010 11:50:27 GMThttp://varms.netgillman35@gmail.comVideo Games1ADD3D27-341D-4284-96BD-171F7F42DUNKVarms.netSpoony Bard Podcast: Super Drunk Edition

We get really drunk and talk about GTA, the first ones. At one point it almost sounds like we are about to come to blows over various things, but in all honesty that is just how we talk while drunk

gillman@varms.netTV, retro, GTA, Grand Theft Auto, Varms, Beer, Saints Row, Mega Man, Fan Movie45:53yesStark talks for awhile about how awesome Xenogears is, and I agree with him. We than go into complaining about how GTA was better back in the day for some time. Talk about Just Cause 2, from Square, along with Saints Row 2. Also about how Stark's awesome new nickname is Big Supper.28 April 2010 11:50:27 GMThttp://varms.netgillman35@gmail.comVideo Games1ADD3D27-341D-4284-96BD-171F7F42SUPEVarms.netSpoony Bard Podcast: Big Supper

Stark talks for awhile about how awesome Xenogears is, and I agree with him. We than go into complaining about how GTA was better back in the day for some time. Talk about Just Cause 2, from Square, along with Saints Row 2. Also about how Stark's awesome new nickname is Big Supper.

gillman@varms.netTV, retro, Xenogears, Varms, Beer, Just Cause 2, Saints Row, GTA51:07yesStark and I are back after a rather long break in there. We manage to not talk about that, or pretty much the game that we are supposed to be chatting about this week. That pretty much means that we are back and running at 100%. There was also a missing episode that we briefly discuss, as well as a cheeseburger sale.14 March 2010 11:50:27 GMThttp://varms.netgillman35@gmail.comVideo Games1ADD3D27-341D-4284-96BD-171F7F31QBATVarms.netSpoony Bard Podcast: Cheeseburger Sale

Stark and I are back after a rather long break in there. We manage to not talk about that, or pretty much the game that we are supposed to be chatting about this week. That pretty much means that we are back and running at 100%. There was also a missing episode that we briefly discuss, as well as a cheeseburger sale.

gillman@varms.netTV, retro, Einhander, Varms, Beer, Mass Effect 2, Batman43:43yesI am amazed that people out there still think that this show is good. It isn't. Stark and I talk about Captain N, don't do our research, and complain about things beyond our control. I also start this podcast off with the most annoying laugh mankind has ever heard. Episode 11 is live. We are going to take a little break after this episode to fight crime and what have you.25 Nov 2009 16:50:27 GMThttp://varms.netgillman35@gmail.comVideo Games1ADD3D27-341D-4284-96BD-171F7F31CA07Varms.netSpoony Bard Podcast: Episode 11: Captain N

I am amazed that people out there still think that this show is good. It isn't. Stark and I talk about Captain N, don't do our research, and complain about things beyond our control. I also start this podcast off with the most annoying laugh mankind has ever heard. Episode 11 is live. We are going to take a little break after this episode to fight crime and what have you.

gillman@varms.netTV, retro, Captain N, Varms, Beer, Mega Man56:01yesSo I get sick and get lost in thought a lot, Stark talks about how hard the game was and now that is kind of odd looking back, and we all learn a little something about ourselves. Just a quick heads up, I don't remember the last time I felt that close to death and still forced myself to function. Go team Spoony Bard!13 Nov 2009 02:00:16 GMThttp://varms.net/podcast/spoonybard10.mp3gillman35@gmail.comVideo Games62503ECC-3A28-452A-9100-ED6FCB3233F8Varms.netSpoony Bard Podcast: Episode 10: Super Mario World

So I get sick and get lost in thought a lot, Stark talks about how hard the game was and now that is kind of odd looking back, and we all learn a little something about ourselves. Just a quick heads up, I don't remember the last time I felt that close to death and still forced myself to function. Go team Spoony Bard!

Varms.netMario, retro, Super Mario World, Varms, Beer, sick48:49yesLook at that, we are back and we rock really hard. Podcast is up on time and we are talking about one of my personal favorite games! We sit around and chat about how SotN is pretty much the game that we remember playing last year when we got bored and played through the entire thing again. It is more interesting that I just made it sound, I promise.6 Nov 2009 02:00:02 GMThttp://varms.net/podcast/spoonybard9.mp3gillman35@gmail.comVideo Games4E4AE753-DB7E-41D5-BFFF-075F099D0B4AVarms.netSpoony Bard Podcast: Episode 9: Castlevania: SotN

Look at that, we are back and we rock really hard. Podcast is up on time and we are talking about one of my personal favorite games! We sit around and chat about how SotN is pretty much the game that we remember playing last year when we got bored and played through the entire thing again. It is more interesting that I just made it sound, I promise.

Varms.netCastlevania, retro, SotN, Varms, Beer57:07yesWe go through our minds and try and figure out what we still love about Mega Man, get side tracked like always, and cant seem to stop talking about how stupid hard Mega Man 9 is. This weeks/last weeks was delayed because we are taking a week off i n the future, and also because I entirely forgot that I needed to edit this stuff together.29 Oct 2009 12:32:52 GMThttp://varms.net/podcast/spoonybard8.mp3Varms.netVideo GamesVarms.net does the stuffVarms.net00:00yesWe find out what happens when we have guests on the show and no one really plays the game for that week, and those that did don't like it even a little bit. This is what a train wreck sounds like. We are very sorry.15 Oct 2009 14:13:52 GMThttp://varms.net/podcast/spoonybard7.mp3Varms.netVideo GamesCheck out varms.netVarms.net00:00yesProbably ended up being a little later than we would have hoped, but the thing that we use to update the feed broke, so this is my first attempt trying to learn xml. This week we talk about Harvest Moon, and how terrible a time Stark had playing it. I get some joy out of that, and laugh at him.15 Oct 2009 13:13:52 GMThttp://varms.net/podcast/spoonybard6.mp3Varms.netVideo Gameshosted on varms.netVarms.net00:00yesWhat do you do when you have a game that shaped the way that you view your childhood? Well at Spoony Bard we go back and play that game. Phantasy Star 4 has aged well, is pretty much what we remember, and we chat about that. Also I make Stark play a secret shame of mine for next week.3 Oct 2009 20:13:52 GMThttp://varms.net/podcast/spoonybard5.mp3Varms.netVideo Games8A303CAA-A835-414A-ADB9-2D53936BBD40Varms.net00:00yesDoes it bother you that Marle is casting a fire spell on the cover? If that means something to you in the first place you probably enjoy Chrono enough to warrant a good listen to this cast. Stark and I are back and we talk a mean game about the Trigger.26 Sep 2009 19:04:22 GMThttp://varms.net/podcast/spoonybard4.mp3Varms.netVideo Games24643BF7-0D27-4DE7-A938-D63801CD8D18Varms.net00:00yesWe talk about Metal Gear Solid as well as every other Metal Gear game that we have played. We of course go off topic and talk about everything and anything.20 Sep 2009 11:50:53 GMThttp://varms.net/podcast/spoonybard3.mp3Varms.netVideo Games8A0972F7-95A3-4E07-ADDC-DCDF98BF4232Varms.net00:00yesProbably one of the longer podcasts of the two that we have done. Didn't help that we talk two breaks towards the beginning. Secret of Mana hasn't aged as well as we thought, but we talk in detail on why.13 Sep 2009 00:58:49 GMThttp://varms.net/podcast/spoonybard2.mp3Varms.netVideo GamesC0E8C4EC-9930-4386-923F-117F6D257CD2Varms.net00:00yesOur first, and probably best at an attempt at a podcast. Listen and learn. We can only get better.6 Sep 2009 00:20:15 GMThttp://varms.net/podcast/spoonybard%201.mp3Varms.netVideo Games8A1B72EB-CC6F-4BB8-AC1A-925DBDE87008Varms.net00:00yes