Squadcast FAQ
What's the Squadcast?
The dreaded "pile of shame".
You have one...we all do.
It's that stack of games that's sitting on your shelf and collecting
dust that you've promised yourself that you'll eventually get to...but never do. Also, there are those overlooked (and
under-purchased) games that continue to decay in bargain bins which may never get the attention they deserve. It's the sad
reality for gaming enthusiasts around the globe.
Luckily, those days are over...
The Squadron of Shame's central purpose is to tackle these unappreciated gems as a squad. We vote on one to become our "Main
Mission", play it together, write about it together, and podcast about it together. The aftermath that follows is more exposure
for the underdogs, the reduction of your "pile" size, and the alleviation of the nagging little voice in your head that says
"play me!"...at least until the next contender comes along.
SquadCast (Main Missions) MP3 direct download
- The Shivah
- Another World
- Grim Fandango
- Silent Hill 2
- Beyond Good and Evil
- Star Control 2
- Okami
- Yakuza
- Republic Commando
- Fallout
- Sam and Max Season 1
- Eternal Darkness
- Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis
- Barkley Shut Up And Jam Gaiden
- The Dig
- Homeworld
- Pathologic
- Deus Ex
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What's a "Side Mission" podcast?
Sometimes, there are games that just don't stand a very good chance of becoming a valid "Main Mission". It could be because the game's
too long, it's not compatible with modern day operating systems, it's no longer easy to get ahold of, or it's just so niche that only a small
group of people would ever play it.
Well...that's when a "Side Mission" becomes necessary.
The Squadron of Shame's "Side Mission" category is how we give the even smaller gems their own chance to proove that they're "Squadworthy".
When a game falls into one of the above mentioned categories but a few members really want to run it through its paces, we
encourage them to strike out on their own as a "splinter cell", start up a thread that details their playthrough, and even record a podcast
of their own if they're up for it.
SquadCast (Side Missions) MP3 direct download
What are "Themed" podcasts?
The "Themed" SquadCasts are topic-focused shows that take place in between and during missions. No topic is too heady for this group so any chance we get, we pick one to flesh out as only the Squad can. Also, they're a great "jumping on" point for newbies or those that don't participate in the missions.
SquadCast (Themed Episodes) MP3 direct download
The Exploding Barrel Podcast
The Exploding Barrel Podcast is the Squadron of Shame's weekly news and "free form" discussion show. Every Friday, Ajguy and Tolkoto take you through the week's most relevent gaming news, chat about what they've been playing, and play the "Great American Ajguy Gaming Quiz" in an effort to make Ajguy's brain implode. Also, a random Squad member fills in for the rotating "3rd chair".
Exploding Barrel Podcast MP3 direct download
- Episode #97: Shin-o-gu Boogaloo
- Episode #98: A Comples Issue
- Episode #99: Bat Brain
- Episode #100: Still Exploding After All These Years
- Episode #101: Come Together
- Episode #102: Imma Gonna Let You Finish
- Episode #103: How About PSPNo?
- Episode #104: What's Cooking?
- Episode #105: Late to the Party
- Episode #106: The One Where We Gush About Uncharted 2
- Episode #107: First Time for Everything
- Episode #108: Flawless Victory
- Episode #109: Joe and Mac Ride Again
- Episode #110: No Rushin'
- Episode #111: It's So Old, It's New
- Episode #112: Too Easy
- Episode #113: It's Not That Bad
- Episode #114: Almost Perfect
- Episode #115: War Never Changes
- Episode #116: The Year We Make Contact
- Episode #117: Bluer Rays
Subscribe to the SquadCast
- M4A Enhanced version via iTunes
- M4A Enhanced version via RSS
- MP3 version via iTunes
- MP3 version via RSS
Subscribe to the Exploding Barrel Podcast
Contact the squad
By Email:
For the moment, send any and all inquiries to info(AT)SquardonOfShame.com(Email address modified for antispam purposes)
Squad Archives
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