Ender’s Games

A few months ago, I decided to invest in my first iPod. I went with the 16GB iPod Touch (I would’ve gotten the 32GB version, had it been out when I made my purchase), and now I just can’t leave the house without the thing. From music to videos, pictures to email, maps to stocks, and weather to youtube vids, I just love the functionality and implementation of the device. The little device is actually the sole reason I reopened my Netflix subscription, because I can now watch movies on the go (see: on the toilet), and I don’t feel like I am wasting my monthly dollars. I love it so much, I am actually considering building my own Mac.

One of my absolute favorite things about my iPod (and, consequently, iTunes) is the ability to automatically download podcasts and listen to them on-the-go. Here are some of my favorites:

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 CAGcast

The CAGcast is my favorite of all. The hosts are CheapyD and Wombat, from Cheapassgamer.com. These two have a really interesting and enjoyable chemistry, and as their main topic is gaming, it makes for a really great podcast. At 10,000 or so listeners a week, I am not the only one that feels this way. So yourself a favor and subscribe to this one ASAP. If you do, and you enjoy it, then do them a favor and rate them on iTunes.

• Subscribe to the CAGcast

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CAG Foreplay

This is another great podcast coming from CAG, but this time it is hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Shipwreck. Now, I will admit, the initial impression I had of this podcast was that a husband and wife duo would just come off as wonky and annoying. I was pleasantly surprised to find that this is really a top-notch podcast with clear direction and a focus on the topic at hand: gaming’s new releases for the upcoming week. From the big name titles to every possible iteration of Dogz, Catz, and Platypusz that seem to come out every other week, the Shipwrecks will have it covered for you. They will even throw in a tidbit about where you can find the best deal for each game. Great stuff.

• Subscribe to CAG Foreplay

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The SarcasticGamer.com Podcast

This is my 2nd favorite podcast after the CAGcast. Hosts Doc, Dave, and Lono are hilarious and interesting, they have good conversation on gaming and sometimes non-gaming related topics, and the show just flows so well. My only complaint is that it is too short. SG’s podcasts usually clock in at around 45 minutes or so; I much prefer the 90-120 minute length of the CAGcast. Still, it’s an awesome podcast with an international fanbase. Lono’s laugh is one of those great laughs that just makes me laugh even if I don’t get the joke. This podcast is a must-have for gamers.

• Subscribe to the Sarcasticgamer.com Podcast

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The SarcasticGamer.com Humpday Update Podcast

The guys over at SG also make a Humpday Update, which is basically a 15-minute version of the original podcast that they put out on Wednesday. It helps us podcast junkies make it through the week, and it’s every bit as enjoyable as the full-length podcast. Well, maybe 1/3 as enjoyable. Maybe 3/8. I’m not sure, I don’t count well.

• Subscribe to the Sarcasticgamer.com Humpday Update Podcast

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The SarcasticGamer.com Playstation Podcast (The Blue Show)

Finally, SG offers a podcast devoted completely to Playstation products and news. It’s not as fanboyistic as you might think, and it’s a nice diversion from the typical SG stuff, as the “Blue Show” is hosted by Rothbart, Frawlz, and PacManPolarBear (whoever the crap they are). Not quite as nice as the original SG material, but still a good podcast. I like it, anyway.

• Subscribe to the Sarcasticgamer.com Playstation Podcast

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The Giant Bombcast

The Giant Bombcast is the last on my list, and that was indeed on purpose. It’s a good podcast, great for passing the time, and better than nothing, but it doesn’t match up to my other favorites. Starring “Internet Celebrities” Jeff Gerstmann, Alex Navarro, and Ryan Davis (video game nerds that people have heard of apparently pass for internet celebrities; who knew?), the Giant Bombcast is game-centric and a pretty good listen. My only problem is that the guys have yet to nail down their timing, so you get a lot of several people talking over each other, which can get distracting and annoying. Overall, however, it definitely is worth your time to check it out.

• Subscribe to the Giant Bombcast

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Well, there you have it. I hope you give them a try, and please be courteous enough to rate them on iTunes if you enjoy the shows!