Formerly Fun, Now a Bummer
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“I used to really love this podcast. It used to be a standard gaming podcast, about the latest games and sometimes about older games as well. It was a bunch of hosts that were a little older, "had jobs", and liked to still play and talk about games. It didn't have a perspective on current events with relation to games - or at least, it wasn't close to primarily that. Shawn was a great host, and had a strong voice as host. Sadly, Shawn left about 5 years ago. Since then, in an unexpected turn of events, the member with the weakest voice took over as host. The last choice I would have expected. Maybe the other members just didn't want the job? Amanda's perspective was always nice to hear, as a side member and guest. However, as the main host it just doesn't work. As a listener, you need a solid voice as the main host and Amanda's voice and personality is very quiet. In addition, since Shawn left, the podcast has taken on a vibe that is almost always about social justice issues in relation to a game or games (and sometimes not in relation to any game at all). I have no problem with listening to podcasts about social issues, but gaming podcasts are usually a diversion from the stresses of politics and societal problems. Even as a staunch liberal and ally, it just bums me out most of the time to turn on a podcast I expect to be about the latest games adults have been playing and instead hear about current scandals. I have other casts for that when I'm in the mood. It seems like almost every cast has to have trigger warnings. Recently there have been full casts on "problematic games." Is that what the show title "Gamers with Jobs" sounds like to you? Maybe the name of the cast should be changed. It's not at all what it once was. Change is ok, but it should be recognized and maybe rebranded as something else. At this point it feels a little bait and switch.”Read full review »
bemerick via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/10/24
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“Great show with regular guys talking about videogames. Awsome”
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10/07/08
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“This is the first podcast I ever listened to and I have yet to find one to top it. The GWJ crew is genuine - serious when they need to be, dim when they need to be, always on time, always consistent in quality content. They often have great guests. The audio quality is absolutely top-notch, also...”Read full review »
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Finland ·
02/02/09
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“The GWJ Conference Call makes Wednesday feel so much better. For all those missed conversations with friends about the latest games, use The GJW Conference Call as a replacement. Listen to the guys discussing the latest news regarding a variety of games platforms and genres, hear interviews from...”Read full review »
Goojer via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/03/08
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