Jim and PacBilly's Opinions on Things

This episode of our meandering discussion podcast is another one of them. Once again discussing topics as variable as games, dreams and stuff you really don't want to be talking about in polite company. We are rude company.Topics include:Lucid dreamingComparing The Matrix and TronNSFW stuff2001: A Space BabySymbolism http://mentalfloss.com/node/30937X: Rebirth http://steamcommunity.com/app/2870/reviews/?browsefilter=topratedKickstarter vs PublishersDay Z Real Time Strategy gamesSports gamesHydroponic beansLet us know what you think in the comments.Download here: Jim-PacBilly-010.mp3or stream here:

This episode of our meandering discussion podcast is our epic eight hour mind-boggling CGI-infused star-studded painstakingly-researched trillion dollar blockbuster radio drama about the very first Thanksgiving day. Starring Colin Firth and Dame Judi Dench.Topics include:Thanksgiving http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ThanksgivingThanksGivingTakingLet us know what you think in the comments.Download here: Jim-PacBilly-009.mp3or stream here:

This episode of our meandering discussion podcast is the end of our adventure of silliness with Nice and Games. It's been emotional. And yogurty.Topics include:The Wii U http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wii_UAtari Jaguar http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atari_JaguarBrand tribalismDifferences between platforms each generationPC vs Console gamingEmulators vs Real HardwareThe XE Game System http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atari_XEGSColeco Adam http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coleco_AdamModding an Amiga with a compact flash driveThe first sound recording http://www.livescience.com/24317-earliest-audio-recording.htmlPig Nation http://goo.gl/hsuFM2Let us know what you think in the comments, and we promise to get around to answering questions next time!Download here: Jim-PacBilly-008.mp3or stream here:

This episode of our meandering discussion podcast features even more Nice and Games. We talked about games mostly this time, with diversions into some very tangential topics. But no tangerines.Topics include:Nice and Games on youtube http://www.youtube.com/user/niceandgamesDifficulty of retro games versus modern gamesShooters and Fighting GamesIkaruga http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIxKjmrCrS4Agony http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=injGrpBLq1kTempest 2000 / 3000 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWW6CYaaBekSpace Giraffe http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-pNo39Y2fMThe Ultima Series http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSTUY1fmVWcZangeki No Reginleiv http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4z7KYStX9wCarbonated fluidsProfanityRabiesDark Yogurt and the nature of the universeTune in next time for yet more Nice and Games!Download here: Jim-PacBilly-007.mp3or stream here:

In this episode of our meandering discussion podcast we are joined by the brilliant Nice and Games. You may know him from his youtube channel where he does hilarious game reviews. We talked mostly about yogurt.Topics include:Nice and Games on youtube http://www.youtube.com/user/niceandgamesHis zany Christmas music video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ei2A4PUDwkEThe TI/99-4A http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TI-99/4AYogurt http://goo.gl/URx0YpYogurt http://goo.gl/JGq77qYogurt http://goo.gl/N6bGH1Nice and Games favourite games and systemsTune in next time for even more Nice and Games!Download here: Jim-PacBilly-006.mp3or stream here:

In this episode of our meandering discussion podcast we talk about science fiction, zombies, swearing and various TV shows and movies. All over the place this time.Topics include:Anniversaries that aren't anniversariesLooking at comments and responding to themJim and PacBilly play FTL http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojG04p7PKhcHard and soft science fictionThe Light of Other Days http://www.stephen-baxter.com/books.html#loodThe Firstborn Saga http://www.stephen-baxter.com/books.html#odysseyNew Star Wars films and origin stories http://is.gd/nibCCnZombiesThe quality of US TV and MoviesDerek (TV Show) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3UvuoCFDcsRicky Gervais and Karl Pilkington http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rS0VsWlnTVESwearing and taboo wordsFry's Planet Word http://is.gd/ckgmkHPlease let us know what you think in the comments, and ask us any questions or suggest topics for later episodes.Download here: Jim-PacBilly-005.mp3or stream here:

In this episode of our meandering discussion podcast we talk about space and space games.Topics include:SPACE!Difficulty and risks of getting to MarsSciShow episode about that  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vw09bLwd3AkMars One  http://www.mars-one.comTerrible movie physics (minor IJ: Crystal Skull spoiler)   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Arib8uWMWsMThe cloud city in Star WarsImmersion in space gamesElite Dangerous and form following function  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsBPDnHiTi8Eve Online bank scandal  http://uk.ign.com/articles/2009/07/09/eve-online-bank-scandalCan humanity become a spacefaring civilisation?Please let us know what you think in the comments!Download here: Jim-PacBilly-004.mp3or stream here:

In this episode of our meandering discussion podcast we have to talk about video games, meanderingly.Topics include:Remakes of Retro GamesChaos Engine http://store.steampowered.com/app/242530/Satellite Reign http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/5livesstudios/satellite-reignFlashback http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_W_tRZwpSYkRoad Redemption http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/darkseasgames/road-redemptionDifficulty of retro action games compared to modernWhere we started with youtube gaming videosIs Mario a stereotype?Story and cinematics in gamesVideo Game Mouth Sound WhateverPlease let us know what you think in the comments!Download here: Jim-PacBilly-003.mp3or stream here:

Continuing our meandering discussion podcast with some more meandering discussions.Topics include:Antimatter BeveragesKeep Having a Mustache / MoustacheThe Silliness of LanguageThe Physics of Nonexistant ThingsVenusian BirthdaysGiant Ass WormsThe Earth Isn't Flat or ExpandingThe Joy of Sticks http://www.youtube.com/user/thejoyofsticksGiant guns and swordsThe Duck Billed PlatypusHow to Grow a TailGas GiantsRobots are AwesomePlease let us know what you think in the comments!Download here: Jim-PacBilly-002.mp3or stream here:

Celebrating the zeroth anniversary of our new meandering discussion podcast with our first episode, in which we discuss our opinions on things.Topics include: Strange Beverages and FoodThe Isle of InsectsNew Star Wars MoviesShroud of the Avatar https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/Boring MMOsGunpoint http://www.gunpointgame.com/"Mouth Sound Video Game Noise Whatever" ContestKnight and Grail http://bit.ly/18SSgWONew games on old systemsThe role of imagination in gamesPlease let us know what you think in the comments!Download here: Jim-PacBilly-001.mp3or stream here: