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Are you struggling with your new startup? Here are some low-cost business development strategies from our experts Cameron Francis and Sam Roshan to help you and your business succeed. Find out when you listen to the 9th episode of the Digital Cowboys. Show Notes: Cold Call - 00:01:59:08 Each Customer Should Be A Testimonial or Case Study -00:07:16:09 Instagram Hashtags - 00:09:30:11 Twitter Hashtags - 00:14:15:06 Community Groups - 00:15:37:09 Collaborate With Complimentary Businesses (Strategic Partnerships) - 00:16:44:23 Content Marketing (Educational/Entertaining) - 00:17:53:01 Blog - 00:18:41:10 Cold Email - 00:20:51:24 Gear Your Website For Leads/Conversions - 00:21:31:24 Webinars - 00:22:29:25 Hustle - 00:26:06:15 Network, Network, Network - 00:28:19:06 Give Shit Away - 00:32:05:09 Leave Flyers Strategically At Places - 00:34:31:23 Tell Your Story - 00:35:31:07 Be Different - 00:36:05:20
Learn how to increase your website traffic through video content! Master the art of optimising videos for YouTube with Cameron Francis and Sam Roshan as they discuss how to use tags wisely, create strong call to actions and develop video concepts based on customer value, including pro-tips for small to medium business owners. Tune in to learn more in this episode of The Digital Cowboys. Show Notes: - Keyword Research - 00:02:03:27 - Keyword Tool.io - 00:03:38:19 - YouTube Video Maker - 00:04:50:11 - Create an Optimised Title - 00:06:05:14 - Use Tags Wisely - 00:08:11:12 - Create a Full Description - 00:08:54:10 - Create a Strong Call to Action - 00:10:51:08 - Develop Video Concepts Based on Customer Values - 00:12:44:06 - Repurposing Video Content - 00:13:40:25
Now that you have your website up and running, what's next? Our experts Cameron Francis and Sam Roshan present more tricks and tips on optimising your business page in this Master Class episode of the Digital Cowboys. Show Notes: -Keyword Research - 00:02:27:06 -Title Tag - 00:04:23:04 -Meta Description - 00:06:11:15 -URL - 00:08:59:09 -Content - 00:10:06:18 -Add Multimedia To The Page - 00:12:59:22 -H1 H2 Tags - 00:14:58:06 -Page Speed - 00:16:09:21 -Slash Bounce Rate - 00:17:51:21 -Social Media Sharing Buttons - 00:18:07:05
Planning to launch a mobile website for your business? Learn about what you should and shouldn't do when optimising your website for mobile devices as Cameron and Sam discuss Buttons, Forms, Key Touch Interactions and Product Images for mobile sites. Learn it all in this episode of The Digital Cowboys. Show Notes: - Buttons and Call to Actions - 00:01:23:24 - Mobile Maps With Directions - 00:02:26:17 - Your mobile site's text is legible and readable - 00:03:19:26 - Collapsible content and image -sliders - 00:04:32:00 - Your key touch interactions are easily accessible - 00:05:40:29 - Easy Navigation - 00:06:00:19 - Video content - 00:06:23:27 - All non-essential elements are in the footer - 00:07:47:01 - Your Imagery Doesn't Contain Any Text - 00:08:19:22 - Your Imagery Is In HD / Retina Quality - 00:08:43:23 - Your Product Images Are Large - 00:09:01:16 - Your Image Gallery Is Presented As A Swipeable Carousel - 00:09:24:28 - Link to the full desktop site - 00:09:42:03 - Back to the Top Button - 00:10:25:18 - All Forms Use Custom Input Types - 00:10:48:00 - Your Forms Do Not Use Auto-Correct or Auto-Capitalise Options - 00:11:12:18 - The Importance of Mobile Website Optimisation - 00:11:38:18 - Don't Put Popups On Your Website - 00:12:02:17
Discover the simple ways of optimising your business webpages through the use of the Google Search Engine Results Pages in this episode of the Digital Cowboys with Cameron Francis and Sam Roshan. Time Stamps: -- Competitor Research - 00:02:32:05 -- Keyword Research - 00:03:53:29 -- Content Research - 00:05:55:21
Worried about email spoofing and data hacking of your websites? In Episode #5 of the Digital Cowboys, Cameron Francis and Mark Cohane from SecurityShift.com discuss email hacking, application whitelisting, relying on hosting companies and the risk-based approach to information technology security. Tune in to learn more about cyber security for your business. Show Notes: Risk Based Approach to IT Security - 00:04:01:26 Have an understanding of you business - 00:08:08:07 Hosting for small to medium businesses - 00:14:27:07 Backing up websites - 00:15:47:10 Email security - 00:18:00:05 Application Whitelisting - 00:45:22:18 How do you know if your site's down - 00:59:59:24 Should business owners rely on the hosting companies - 01:02:30:25 Resources mentioned: securityshift.com risky.biz
In Episode #3, Cameron Francis is joined by Chris Ackland, the Head Coach at CrossFit Box Hill and Founder of Iron Tribe Weightlifting, to discuss Health, Fitness, Workouts, Meal Preparation, Nutrition & so much more for the busy, busy business person. Tune in to learn how to workout without going to the gym, what to eat and when and how to get the most out of sleep. Show Notes: 1. If you fail, start again - 00:07:36:05 2. Realistic goals -00:09:48:03 3. Tips to improve physical state, mental state, emotional state - 00:11:49:13 4. The rule of 5 - 00:13:15:01 5. Find something that you enjoy that you consider as exercise - 00:16:56:24 6. If you can't go to the gym, squat - 00:18:24:23 7. Documenting your progress - 00:20:46:29 8. Tracking tools - 00:22:29:15 9. How gymnasts train - 00:23:30:15 10. Healthy eating - 00:29:14:13 11. Sleeping habits - 00:46:15:13 12. How do I start - 00:53:13:11 Resources mentioned: Beyonce Tension Gymnastics https://youtu.be/Stdb6acajX4 Dr. Kirk Parsley - America's Biggest Problem https://youtu.be/7s9C_8-OoxI Dr. Kirk Parsley - Quick way to Naturally Increase Testosterone https://youtu.be/ZS-SkALrMN8 For more information on Chris Ackland and Iron Tribe, log on to http://www.irontribe.com.au/
In Episode #2, Cameron Francis is joined by Chris Mizeracki a PPC expert from ETRAFFIC as they discuss how to create an effective Google AdWords campaign. Tune in to learn how to plan, build and optimise an AdWords strategy. 1- Set Your Goals - 04:15 2- Research Your Users & Competitors - 05:15 3- Understand The Different Keyword Types - 07:50 4- Remove Negative Keywords - 14:57 5- Create Effective Ad Copy - 18:05 6- Set Up Conversion Tracking - 22:30 7- Monitor, Tweek & Optimise The Campaign - 25:01
In this episode, Cameron Francis & Sam Roshan share and discuss the tools they have used to grow their business. -- SEMRush - 1:47 -- Google Search Console - 5:27 -- Google Analytics - 8:37 -- Infusionsoft CRM - 11:27 -- MailChimp and Campaign Monitor -15:08 -- BaseCamp - 17:15 -- Workplace by Facebook - 19:14 -- XeroMind Your Own Bussiness - 22:02 -- Mouse Flow - 23:17 -- Google Search Engine Results - 24:45 -- Google Keyword Planner - 27:11
[School of Everything Else 2017] This is the third show I have put together about the Legend of Zelda series. The first was back in 2010 for Digital Cowboys when we covered most of the games in the series. The second was in early 2012 on Digital Gonzo when we covered the contentious Skyward Sword on the Wii (This episode is now available exclusively through Patreon). This time we're looking at a bunch that we missed first time round, and one or two that have emerged more recently. 2001. Oracle of Seasons/Ages 2004. The Minish Cap 2006. Twilight Princess 2007. Link's Crossbow Training 2007. The Phantom Hourglass 2009. Spirit Tracks 2011. Ocarina of Time 3D 2013. A Link Between Worlds 2013. Wind Waker HD 2014. Hyrule Warriors 2015. Majora's Mask 3D My guests this time are Laura Kate Dale, Gary Blower, Glen Watts, Iain Hopwood, Lloyd Huhn, David Garcia Abril and Richard Lago. This show was recorded back in 2015 while the Switch was still called the NX, Breath of the Wild didn't have a name and Twilight Princess HD had yet to be announced. When we do a fourth Zelda show it will be a lot sooner and will be all about Breath of the Wild, which after thirty or so hours of play may be my favourite of them all. Guests: Laura Kate Dale of Lets Play Video Games Gary Blower of GameBurst Iain Hopwood of Year of Steam Lloyd Huhn David Garcia Abril Richard Lago Glen Watts
[School of Everything Else 2016] Alex's 500th Podcast. I've been at this game for almost a decade and produced and hosted four media discussion shows, Digital Cowboys, Digital Gonzo, Digital Drift and School of Movies. What we have here is a collection of highlights from the first few years. This celebratory episode ended up as two, simply because there was so much to choose from. So Episode 501 will be released next week. Consider them like Kill Bill Volumes 1 & 2. This is significant interviews, first meetings, moments of particular insight and of course the absolute funniest bits, many of which were suggested by you guys while I was putting this together. Volume 1. Digital Cowboys Another Day at the Office [Joinee Radio, Early 2007 - 0.01.22] Curse of the Golden Flower [Digital Cowboys Episode 01 - 0.06.36] An Important Announcement [DC48, 2008 - 0.08.58] First Meeting With Daniel Floyd [DC10, 2009 - 0.12.13] Red vs Blue Interview [DC126 - 0.15.24] Giant Bomb Snackbox [DC104 - 0.19.40] Jonathan Coulton Interview [DC121 - 0.22.23] Dominik Diamond Interview [DC133 - 0.27.07] The Wii - First Meeting With James Batchelor [DC130 - 0.32.51] First Meeting With Neil Taylor [DC167, 2010 - 0.34.37] Duke Nukem Kicked Out [DC180 - 0.35.18] Legends of Zelda - Opening Montage [DC164 - 0.38.41] Paul & Storm Interview [DC163 - 0.42.53] Digital Cowboys - The Last One [DC109, 2011 - 0.49.10] Volume 2: Digital Gonzo New Solo Show [Digital Gonzo Episode 42, 2011 - 0.55.23] Thor - Alex Doing Mr Plinkett Doing Thor [DG70, 2012 - 0059.44] Never Mind the BuzzGeeks: Cosmocats [DG33 - 1.02.20] Back to the Future - Time Travel [DG19 - 1.05.00] Fire [The Internet News - 1.09.42] Never Mind the BuzzGeeks: Coffee Commercials [DG39 - 1.13.06] Movie Clichés - The Wilhelm Scream [DG34 - 1.15.43] Schools [The Internet News - 1.17.44] Blue Sun Audio Drama [DG35 - 1.22.25] James Bond - The Henchman Agent #1 [DG43 - 1.29.30] James Bond - Henchman Agent #2/Herr Stamper [DG45 - 1.33.51] Firefly - The Henchman Agent #4 [DG106 - 1.33.52] Batman Returns - The Henchman Agent #3/The Finale [DG77 - 1.36.51] Alien - Shotgun Penis [DG74 - 1.41.36] Alien Resurrection - Alien DNA/Executives [DG82 - 1.45.29] Superman IV - Physics! [DG133, 2013 - 1.51.56] Sound of Gonzo - Snowboarding Spy [DG102 - 1.57.00] The Last Airbender - Exposition Scrolls [DG95 - 1.59.26] Sound of Gonzo - Vice City/Dance Hall Deadlock [DG142 - 2.00.47] Iron Man 3 Avengers in Advertising [DG154 - 2.02.51] Return of the King - Lyra on LOTR [DG112 - 2.06.40] The Two Towers - Gollum [DG111 - 2.07.36] An Unexpected Journey - Gollum-Off [DG113 - 2.11.29] Fan Response - First Meeting With Bob Chipman [DG149 - 2.12.25] Pacific Rim - Signing Off [DG161 - 2.21.30] Tower of the Sorcerer - "Can I Ride It?" [DG150 - 2.32.15]
[School of Everything Else 2016] Alex's 500th Podcast. I've been at this game for almost a decade and produced and hosted four media discussion shows, Digital Cowboys, Digital Gonzo, Digital Drift andSchool of Movies. What we have here is a collection of highlights from the first few years. This celebratory episode ended up as two, simply because there was so much to choose from. So Episode 501 will be released next week. Consider them like Kill Bill Volumes 1 & 2. This is significant interviews, first meetings, moments of particular insight and of course the absolute funniest bits, many of which were suggested by you guys while I was putting this together. Volume 1. Digital Cowboys Another Day at the Office [Joinee Radio, Early 2007 - 0.01.22] Curse of the Golden Flower [Digital Cowboys Episode 01 - 0.06.36] An Important Announcement [DC48, 2008 - 0.08.58] First Meeting With Daniel Floyd [DC10, 2009 - 0.12.13] Red vs Blue Interview [DC126 - 0.15.24] Giant Bomb Snackbox [DC104 - 0.19.40] Jonathan Coulton Interview [DC121 - 0.22.23] Dominik Diamond Interview [DC133 - 0.27.07] The Wii - First Meeting With James Batchelor [DC130 - 0.32.51] First Meeting With Neil Taylor [DC167, 2010 - 0.34.37] Duke Nukem Kicked Out [DC180 - 0.35.18] Legends of Zelda - Opening Montage [DC164 - 0.38.41] Paul & Storm Interview [DC163 - 0.42.53] Digital Cowboys - The Last One [DC109, 2011 - 0.49.10] Volume 2: Digital Gonzo New Solo Show [Digital Gonzo Episode 42, 2011 - 0.55.23] Thor - Alex Doing Mr Plinkett Doing Thor [DG70, 2012 - 0059.44] Never Mind the BuzzGeeks: Cosmocats [DG33 - 1.02.20] Back to the Future - Time Travel [DG19 - 1.05.00] Fire [The Internet News - 1.09.42] Never Mind the BuzzGeeks: Coffee Commercials [DG39 - 1.13.06] Movie Clichés - The Wilhelm Scream [DG34 - 1.15.43] Schools [The Internet News - 1.17.44] Blue Sun Audio Drama [DG35 - 1.22.25] James Bond - The Henchman Agent #1 [DG43 - 1.29.30] James Bond - Henchman Agent #2/Herr Stamper [DG45 - 1.33.51] Firefly - The Henchman Agent #4 [DG106 - 1.33.52] Batman Returns - The Henchman Agent #3/The Finale [DG77 - 1.36.51] Alien - Shotgun Penis [DG74 - 1.41.36] Alien Resurrection - Alien DNA/Executives [DG82 - 1.45.29] Superman IV - Physics! [DG133, 2013 - 1.51.56] Sound of Gonzo - Snowboarding Spy [DG102 - 1.57.00] The Last Airbender - Exposition Scrolls [DG95 - 1.59.26] Sound of Gonzo - Vice City/Dance Hall Deadlock [DG142 - 2.00.47] Iron Man 3 Avengers in Advertising [DG154 - 2.02.51] Return of the King - Lyra on LOTR [DG112 - 2.06.40] The Two Towers - Gollum [DG111 - 2.07.36] An Unexpected Journey - Gollum-Off [DG113 - 2.11.29] Fan Response - First Meeting With Bob Chipman [DG149 - 2.12.25] Pacific Rim - Signing Off [DG161 - 2.21.30] Tower of the Sorcerer - "Can I Ride It?" [DG150 - 2.32.15]
The month of August we celebrate The Married Gamers podcast eighth year anniversary. To celebrate Chris and Kelly have invited a few of their favorite guests, podcasters, influencers, and friends to join us. First up, we have the former Digital Cowboys podcast, Tony, from Cane and Rinse, and Alex from School of Movies. We chat about Gamescom 2015 and then catch up with the two podcasts on their past as the Digital Cowboys and where they are now. All this plus The Week in Geek and our Opening Question. You can find us at: The Married Gamers Twitch.tv Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest Youtube If you have a comment, send it to us at marriedgamers@outlook.com. The Married Gamers Libsyn app is available on Windows 8, WindowsPhone, iOS (iPhone/iPad) and Android for $1.99
[Digital Drift 2014] This is the tenth of the Marvel Cinematic Universe podcasts. We talk at length about the transition from obscure Marvel comic to breakout success, how the characters differ across the mediums taking many detours into the depiction of female and black characters in comic book movies, the inspired soundtrack, the hilarious, often touching performances, the detail-filled worlds and of course the vibrant, fun-filled rollicking space adventure now finally earning recognition. This is also the first of a trilogy of unrelated movie reviews all celebrating some of the best aspects of the human spirit. Next week it's The Lego Movie, followed by The Iron Giant, which also makes this a Chris Pratt and Vin Diesel appreciation trio. This is because episode 30 is my 400th podcast (give or take a few dozen, Digital Cowboys ran for 209 episodes and Digital Gonzo for 161). Each has an epic running time. The discussion for all three went super-in depth for what might be perceived as kids movies by anyone who doesn't listen to this show, and while we kept things clean for the other two it does get dark for Guardians at times so be aware of that going in. We brought in multiple voices across the board for a broader range of perspectives and experience and I've gone all out on the music and clips. Listen out for my suggestions for Awesome Mix Vol. 2. A Marvel No-Prize to anyone who can give us the complete track listing for these hypothetical, thematically consistent tracks on the forum. James Batchelor also makes a special guest appearance as The Henchman Agent, returning from his stint on the James Bond and Batman podcasts. There are various readings from ‘We Are Groot: ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy' Celebrates Heroes With Authentic Psychological Deficits' written for Comics Alliance by by Dr. Andrea Letamendi http://comicsalliance.com/guardians-galaxy-psychology-analyisis-trauma/ Guests: Jerome McIntosh of GameBurst Mike Hearn from Walter the Wicked Rose Lynn from the Digital Drift community Doctor Lorin Grieve from Year of Steam
[Digital Drift 2014] Welcome to the introductory episode of Digital Drift. With the first two volumes of my podcast, Digital Cowboys and Digital Gonzo now complete that makes this the 370th podcast episode I've put out. For the third volume I have recruited a new co-host to share the creative load; my wife, Sharon Shaw. She'll be offering the show a second voice and a ton of perspective. And we've decided to go right back to the beginning on this one with a prototype for the Gonzo movie reviews, released on the Digital Cowboys feed in May 2010 many months before I began the Star Wars Gonzo reviews. This was originally two hour-long episodes covering both volumes of Kill Bill. We've taken them, trimmed away the bits that didn't work, added more clips and music and some additional segments with our views on the films four years on. You can hear how we were back then, what's changed and what's stayed the same. We'll be releasing regular episodes throughout 2014, interspersed with Digital Cowboys to give me room to write the book. Focus will be on more conceptual topics (much like the Fan Response show of Digital Gonzo) and while movie reviews will still remain, we'll be doing a lot more interviews and shorter, discussion podcasts, bringing on the experts so that we don't have to devote all our time studying absolutely everything. Kill Bill is in both of our top three movies lists and by the time you get to the end of this one you'll know why.
[Digital Gonzo 2013] Back when I was recording the Digital Cowboys podcast with Tony Atkins we used to ask our guests what the state of the games industry would be like in five years time (along with a bunch of other questions). This one is the most interesting in hindsight as it shows where we thought we might be going from 2007-2011.
[Digital Drift 2014] This is the tenth of the Marvel Cinematic Universe podcasts. We talk at length about the transition from obscure Marvel comic to breakout success, how the characters differ across the mediums taking many detours into the depiction of female and black characters in comic book movies, the inspired soundtrack, the hilarious, often touching performances, the detail-filled worlds and of course the vibrant, fun-filled rollicking space adventure now finally earning recognition. This is also the first of a trilogy of unrelated movie reviews all celebrating some of the best aspects of the human spirit. Next week it's The Lego Movie, followed by The Iron Giant, which also makes this a Chris Pratt and Vin Diesel appreciation trio. This is because episode 30 is my 400th podcast (give or take a few dozen, Digital Cowboys ran for 209 episodes and Digital Gonzo for 161). Each has an epic running time. The discussion for all three went super-in depth for what might be perceived as kids movies by anyone who doesn't listen to this show, and while we kept things clean for the other two it does get dark for Guardians at times so be aware of that going in. We brought in multiple voices across the board for a broader range of perspectives and experience and I've gone all out on the music and clips. Listen out for my suggestions for Awesome Mix Vol. 2. A Marvel No-Prize to anyone who can give us the complete track listing for these hypothetical, thematically consistent tracks on the forum. James Batchelor also makes a special guest appearance as The Henchman Agent, returning from his stint on the James Bond and Batman podcasts. There are various readings from ‘We Are Groot: ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy' Celebrates Heroes With Authentic Psychological Deficits' written for Comics Alliance by by Dr. Andrea Letamendi http://comicsalliance.com/guardians-galaxy-psychology-analyisis-trauma/ Guests: Jerome McIntosh of GameBurst Mike Hearn from Walter the Wicked Rose Lynn from the Digital Drift community Doctor Victoria Luna B. Grieve from Year of Steam
[Quiz] This months GameBurst quiz is hosted by James Batchelor. He is joined by Digital Cowboys, Alex and Tony who are trying to finally conquer their 0 for 2 appearance record. Pitted against them and making there GameBurst Debut is Paul Gibson and Mike Barton from the GameOvercast.
You thought we were busy yesterday, you should see us today. Twice as much keynotes, twice as many guests, same length, more or less. We actually managed to — yet again — be fraught with technical issues and — yet again — we managed to overcome them to put a show together. We hit the highs and lows of the Sony and Nintendo press conferences with Edie Sellers, Nick Dinicola, Leah Haydu, and visiting guests Alex Shaw of the Digital Cowboys and Jerome McIntosh of not the Digital Cowboys, but somewhere over in Old Timey Land nonetheless. Check it out. Now we need a nap.
Dave Kusek is a digital music executive and is responsible for helping to create the market for digital music and in 1980 he founded the first music software company, Passport Designs, which made it possible for musicians to record and produce their music at home with its award-winning software. Kusek is the co-author of The Future of Music – a best-selling music business book. He also provides advisory services to the music and media industries via Digital Cowboys. He is a co-developer of the Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) industry standard that opened up electronic music to millions of people. His efforts, along with others, set the stage for the multi-billion dollar digital music market that exists today. He created a hugely successful online music school berkleemusic.com for the prestigious Berklee College of Music. Berkleemusic has become the world's largest music school teaching over 15,000 students a year globally. Kusek has written for or been featured in the NY Times, Boston Globe, Billboard, Wired, Associated Press, MTV, CNBC, Forbes, NBC-TV, Nightly Business Report, NPR, Financial Times, and is a featured speaker at Midem, Digital Music Forum, NAMM, AES, IEBA, MacWorld, Comdex, Digital Hollywood and has been a featured guest on radio and television stations around the world.
With two members of the SHFTS crew absent, BloodShot Robot and Kropotkin had to call in reinforcements from the podcast community. Up steps Tony Atkins from Digital Cowboys and Mike Barton from Game Over Cast to fill in for this weeks show. Topics covered include Pac Man Championship Edition DX, Killzone 3, Halo Reach, ArmA 2 Operation Arrowhead and Test Drive Unlimited 2. In the news we cover the transfer of DSiWare games to 3DS, the THQ publicity stunt at GDC that goes horribly wrong and increased security measures for Steam users. We sign off with a very special voice mail.Running time: 01:34:50
The Married Gamers 200th Episode Special! Your hosts for this very special episode are Jay Van Beveren from Remember When and Alfred Printup from Gamerhusbands Radio. Our guests are Chris and Kelly Brown of The Married Gamers Podcast. Listen and enjoy as Jay and Alfred question the Browns about their history before, during and plans for after The Married Gamers Podcast. All this plus a winner is revealed for the 200th episode Facebook Fan Page spectacular! Special thanks to Alex Shaw of Digital Cowboys for his best British Announcer Voice to make the show more austere! The Married Gamers voicemail: (559) 286-0059 Donate To The Married Gamers:
[Digital Gonzo 2011] The retro-quiz madness continues with a close look at the TV commercials that aired in Britain throughout the 1980's and 1990's. Blue Captain Michael Fox of Joypod returns, as does Red Captain Neil Taylor of GameBurst and the KDS show. Duncan O' Sullivan of the DC community comes back for the first time since our cartoon show and we finally get on for his first full Gonzo show one Mr Tony Atkins of Digital Cowboys. If you remember Britain in the 80's and 90's then you will absolutely adore this twisted, bouncing, wild ride down memory lane.
[Quiz] This months quiz is a rather special affair. James and Neil are pitted against the winners from the Gameburst competition, Andi Duncan, Iain Simpson and Will Litchfield. We then 'hired' the only person capable of keeping them all in order, Alex from the Digital Cowboys. Yes there where cock ups, yes there was a small amount of ad-libbing and yes this ones a bit of a biggy, but please forgive us as it is Christmas ;-) Enjoy and Hope your having a Happy Christmas and wish you all the best in the New Year! p.s. as a little present to those who have the GameBurst App, click on the 'Bonus Content' button and you'll find the superb gaming version of 'Santa Baby by Cassy from The Most Popular Girls on The Internet.
GameBurst Roundtable - This week we get a little help from Alex (c/o Digital Cowboys) and Sinan (c/o Big Red Potion) to discuss some of the worst and best games we have played. [Web: www.gameburst.co.uk / Email: pod@gameburst.co.uk / Twitter: @GameBurst / Facebook: www.facebook.com/gameburst]
[Roundtable] Guest stars Alex and Tony from the Digital Cowboys help us debate the differences between Western RPGs and Japanese RPGs - and oddly we come to the opposite conclusion to what we expected [web:www.gameburst.co.uk/email:pod@gameburst.co.uk/twitter:@gameburst/facebook:www.facebook.com/gameburst]
This month on the gameburst quiz we have two heavy weights of the video game podcast world. See the Digital Cowboys taken on the Big Red Potion. Who will win this clash of the podcast titans! Oh and hear James Google joke bomb so very badly.
In the tradition of the Estrocast, Mrs Leftybrown now invites four male podcasters to chat about various gender issues in gaming. For the inaugural episode Kelly has invited Lono from Sarcastic Gamer Red & Respawn Radio, Alex from Digital Cowboys, Dave from Gamehounds, and Mik from The Fanboys. Links: Digital Cowboys The Fanboys Gamehounds Sarcastic Gamer Donate To The Married Gamers:
It's a sad day for the GameHounds gang. This latest Humpdate, for February 24, 2010, will be the final Humpdate. It's been a laborious thing making two shows a week, and we've enjoyed every minute of it. But it was a labor of love that we wouldn't change a bit. If you think about all the amazing things that the Humpdate has been, it's a bit mindboggling. After starting out as a two-man show, it became a variety podcast and it brought you some amazing voices — from ThatOneGuy Ry and the Digital Cowboys to the recent crowd, including The Rumble Pack. We're sorry to see it go, but we know that it will only strengthen the GameHounds regular podcasts, because now we'll have more time to make them and give you the best — which is what you deserve. In this last episode, the SportsHound WillG talks about how a recent lawsuit against Electronic Arts may affect sports games in the future, Holy Goalie offers his thoughts on in-game advertising, and The Rumble Pack interview Jim Zubcovich, project manager for Udon Entertainment. Enjoy.
[Digital Gonzo 2010] After the resounding success of the Star Wars review podcasts I decided to carry on talking about my favourite movies for the foreseeable future. This week we kick off a new trilogy maybe more dear to my heart than even Star Wars: Back to the Future. The focus for this first one is actually the brain-bending complexity of the multiple timelines featured in the Back to the Future Trilogy, the theories laid down and the fantastical science behind it. There's also a range of movie facts and easter eggs to watch out for the next time you watch it. Guests: Neil Taylor of GameBurst Giles Thomas of the Digital Cowboys community.
We start the new year off right by chatting with Alex and Tony of the fantastic podcast, Digital Cowboys. Join us as we discuss handheld gaming. What's good, bad, and ugly in the frontier of handheld gaming, and is there room for more handheld gaming devices in the near future? All this plus a dip into the mailbag and what we've been playing.
[Digital Gonzo 2010] While I was still recording Digital Cowboys, the video game podcast I began with Tony Atkins and Paul Shotton in 2007, in early 2010 I began a new feed with a series of audio articles under the name Gonzo Gaming. After a dozen of them I kicked off the first of what would become hundreds of dedicated, movie-focused discussion shows. This was soon renamed Digital Gonzo. I started off with a movie series that's been with me since before I knew what movies were, Star Wars. Guests: Neil Taylor of TheKidDogg Gary Blower of GameBurst
This week's Humpdate is ever so special. Have I mentioned how special it is? I did. Didn't I? In addition to all that specialness, we have Edie with her interview with Tom French, the lead designer of Saboteur from PAX, the SportsHound WillG reviews Madden NFL 10 and the "AFC Legacy Pack" add-on, Holy Goalie offers some non-gaming advice for the backyard barbequer (hey, we can't game all the time), and the Digital Cowboys discuss lesbian love and Fear Effect with the Eidos' community manager. .
[Digital Cowboys 2010] Maybe the best of the Digital Cowboys episodes. This is all about Zelda through the years, covering every game and it comprises extracts from many, many interviews with podcasters and the DC community. What comes across is a very special game series. There is a justified reason why Nintendo releases these games in gold boxes and treats the moment as a major event. It's difficult in fact to imagine many others being recounted with such fondness and with such importance. The frustration is also there; the bad design decisions and the repetitive formula, amid hopes for the future, all underscored by 25 years of incredible music. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed towards this show, without your submitted rich experiences, it wouldn't have been a fraction as good. Originally published July 16th 2010. Guests: Dan Ilson - Everything is Better with Beer & Gonzo PlanetAdam Capone - JoypodLeon Cox - Cane and Rinse & GamerDorkDits Symeou - The Gamerscene & Gonzo PlanetAlex Shaw - Digital Cowboys, Digital Gonzo & Gonzo PlanetLuke Carson - Digital Cowboys communityMik Phillips - The Fanboys Lunchcast & Gonzo PlanetRyan Astley - Gonzo PlanetMichelle Smith - Pink & DeadlyPaul Shotton - Digital CowboysTony Atkins - Cane and Rinse & Digital CowboysJames Batchelor - GameBurst, The WiiDS podcast & Gonzo PlanetLeah Haydu - GamerDork, Some Other Castle & Gonzo PlanetDavid Turner - JoypodRoy Fortitude - Digital Cowboys community castChris O'Regan - SuperhappyfuntimeshowJosh Garrity - Cane & Rinse, Digital Cowboys Community cast & Gonzo PlanetEdie Sellers - GamehoundsDaniel Floyd - Extra Credits
The Married Gamers are joined by Alex and Tony of the U.K. video game podcast, Digital Cowboys. Our topic is video game endings. In addition we get to know the Digital Cowboys better as they chat about their podcast, and get some answers to six burning questions.
[Digital Cowboys 2011] The final episode of Digital Cowboys
[Digital Cowboys 2011] A largely improvised account of an E3 that never happened (broadcast days before the actual event, just to confuse people).
[Digital Cowboys 2011] Tony, Paul and I review one of our favourite games of all time.
[Digital Cowboys 2011] 24 hours solid of playing World of Warcraft for charity.
[Digital Cowboys 2011] Some questions with revealing answers.
[Digital Cowboys 2011] Interview questions for the hosts.
[Digital Cowboys 2011] A discussion about the video game deaths that really made an impact on us. Guest: Daniel Floyd of Extra Credits
[Digital Cowboys 2011] This was only our second Game Club, and it was a format I really wish mwe'd explored more before parting ways. Far Cry 2 remains my second-favourite in the series, despite its mountainous flaws, outmatched by the often extraordinary Far Cry Primal.
[Digital Cowboys 2011] A look back on the hallowed year of 2005 when some of the greatest video games ever emerged. Guest: Leon Cox of Cane and Rinse
[Digital Cowboys 2011] Twenty of the very worst.
[Digital Cowboys 2011] Various aspects throughout gaming history that have changed the way we play.
[Digital Cowboys 2011] A look at where survival horror stood, some years ago, prior to the evolution of the jump scare Let's Play, Dark Souls, the transformation of Dead Space and Resident Evil's overhaul.
[Digital Cowboys 2011] This episode was all about accepting the classics of the past and celebrating their new successors.
[Digital Cowboys 2011] We travel to a landmark year in video games.
[Digital Cowboys 2011] A video gaming quiz in the style of the BBC classic.
[Digital Cowboys 2010] The second part of our epic countdown, as voted for by our community.
[Digital Cowboys 2010] We polled our forum and you guys decided on who your favourite 50 were. This is the first 25.
[Digital Cowboys 2010] Ten searching questions with revealing answers.
[Digital Cowboys 2010] A discussion on one of the best titles on 360, expanding to the concept of the sandbox game.
[Digital Cowboys 2010] Over the course of the year I undertook to play 50 games to completion. This is my account of that lengthy experience.
[Digital Cowboys 2010] Maybe the best of the Digital Cowboys episodes. This is all about Zelda through the years, covering every game and it comprises extracts from many, many interviews with podcasters and the DC community. What comes across is a very special game series. There is a justified reason why Nintendo releases these games in gold boxes and treats the moment as a major event. It's difficult in fact to imagine many others being recounted with such fondness and with such importance. The frustration is also there; the bad design decisions and the repetitive formula, amid hopes for the future, all underscored by 25 years of incredible music. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed towards this show, without your submitted rich experiences, it wouldn't have been a fraction as good. Originally published July 16th 2010. Guests: Dan Ilson - Everything is Better with Beer & Gonzo Planet Adam Capone - Joypod Leon Cox - Cane and Rinse & GamerDork Dits Symeou - The Gamerscene & Gonzo Planet Alex Shaw - Digital Cowboys, Digital Gonzo & Gonzo Planet Luke Carson - Digital Cowboys community Mik Phillips - The Fanboys Lunchcast & Gonzo Planet Ryan Astley - Gonzo Planet Michelle Smith - Pink & Deadly Paul Shotton - Digital Cowboys Tony Atkins - Cane and Rinse & Digital Cowboys James Batchelor - GameBurst, The WiiDS podcast & Gonzo Planet Leah Haydu - GamerDork, Some Other Castle & Gonzo Planet David Turner - Joypod Roy Fortitude - Digital Cowboys community cast Chris O'Regan - Superhappyfuntimeshow Josh Garrity - Cane & Rinse, Digital Cowboys Community cast & Gonzo Planet Edie Sellers - Gamehounds Daniel Floyd - Extra Credits
[Digital Cowboys 2010] We got to chat with one of the finest musical geek comedy duos of all time.
[Digital Cowboys 2010] We talk to the amazing Sarah Quillian about the nature and practice of cosplaying.
[Digital Cowboys 2010] A video game news quiz show modeled on the BBC classic.
[Digital Cowboys 2010] We talk to one of the developers of Final Fight: Double Impact about how his team brought the classic arcade game into the modern age whilst making the most of a retro presentation.
[Digital Cowboys 2010] The second part of our guide to starting your own podcast.
[Digital Cowboys 2010] It's been many years since we put this guide together, but it may still have some useful tips. My current microphone of choice is the Blue Yeti, just to keep things up to date.
[Digital Cowboys 2010] A look at how sometimes originality isn't important to the construction of a video game as long as the rest is solid.
[Digital Cowboys 2010] Daniel Floyd is back, and we're talking about the nature of good and evil, as represented in video games. It is of course, far more complex than we usually get to see applied from our actions to the gameplay.
[Digital Cowboys 2010] An early prototype for the film show that would eventually become Digital Gonzo. This is what we thought of Tyler Durdan in 2010. We think differently now.
[Digital Cowboys 2010] This wasn't a numbered show, we were trialing a spin-off, that bore quite a bit of similarity to what would eventually be Digital Gonzo and Cane and Rinse.
[Digital Cowboys 2009] In one of our proudest moments we got to speak with the former presenter of GamesMaster.
[Digital Cowboys 2009] The first time we ever chatted with James Batchelor, and it was all about Nintendo's insanely popular waggle console.
[Digital Cowboys 2009] We talk with James Portnow of Extra Credits about the term "Gamer" and why it developed negative connotations. Now, many years later it's only gotten worse.
[Digital Cowboys 2009] Tony and I discuss one of the best games of 2009, and still my favourite of the series.
[Digital Cowboys 2009] We chat with Burnie Burns and Geoff Ramsey of Rooster Teeth about how they put together the first six seasons of The Blood Gulch Chronicles.
[Digital Cowboys 2009] We talk with the Gamers With Jobs about how they introduced gaming to their kids.
[Digital Cowboys 2009] We talk with Tim Wilsie about the nature of keeping all-too-finite video games alive and archived for the ages.
[Digital Cowboys 2009] We talk with Daniel Floyd some of the most important aspects of gaming for us.
[Digital Cowboys 2009] Not a numbered episode, but this is Alex and Edie Sellers of GameHounds talking with JoCo himself at PAX 2009.
[Digital Cowboys 2009] This was when we had the joyful privelege of attending PAX in Seattle 2009.
[Digital Cowboys 2009] A series of accounts from various podcasters regarding why they do what they do.
[Digital Cowboys 2009] We brought in Some Other Castle to talk video gaming movies.
[Digital Cowboys 2009] We get various podcasters on the show and ask them about their gaming pet hates.
[Digital Cowboys 2009] Leigh Alexander talks about how women have been positioned in games in the past.
[Digital Cowboys 2009] We ask Daniel Floyd a question that has drawn ire from so many that would rather it never was.
[Digital Cowboys 2009] Not long after the Mass Effect scandal wherupon tasteful side boob was labeled Luke Skywalker meets Debbie Does Dallas we talked with Daniel Floyd about this massively important aspect of human (and indeed any mamalian) interaction, and why it only takes up a tiny percentage of activities relative to the mainstay of killing.
[Digital Cowboys 2010] Find out whether Fitty gets his bejeweled skull back from all those people that stole it from him. Plus our first impressions on the Watchmen movie.
[Digital Cowboys 2009] We discuss the fundamental differences in approach to role playing games between west and east.
[Digital Cowboys 2009] As Electronic Gaming Monthly died, we were there to look at what changed in the landscape of video gaming journalism.
[Digital Cowboys 2008] Paul, Tony and I collate ten of our all time favourite movies together in some semblance of order.
[Digital Cowboys 2008] Paul's scorching review of the execrable Meet the Spartans, followed by Alex talking Son of Rambow.
[Digital Cowboys 2008] Tony, Paul and I discuss what movies might be good for kids. And this was at a time when not one of us actually had a child.
[Digital Cowboys 2008] A collection of clips from the second year of our show.
[Digital Cowboys 2007] A collection of clips from the first year of our show.
[Digital Cowboys 2007] A truly awful comedy that won't make you laugh. A scary as hell vampire film that will make you feel cold. And a look at socialised healthcare that may make you sick to hear about, considering how both Britain and America have progressed medically in the years since.
[Digital Cowboys 2007] Little things about video games that annoy us, here is where we get to potentially get rid of them.
[Digital Cowboys 2007] The first show we ever recorded. Introducing Tony Atkins, Paul SHotton and Alex Shaw in a brand new podcast for 2007 originally entitled "Media Frenzy".