The Freelancers Ep.109 - with Danny ‘Godfree’ Pena
Danny “Godfree” Pena from GamerTagRadio.com joins Xav and Kyle to discuss building an empire of your own, the trials and tribulations as a small website operator and the Miami gaming scene. The hosts also discuss the ongoing “contest” to have a listener guest-host a segment of the final episode of the season, playing Splinter Cell: Conviction cooperatively and the some of the work they’ve produced over the last few weeks.
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Ludwig Kietzmann (Joystiq.com) joins Xav and Kyle to explain, how after three majors in completely unrelated fields, he became the senior editor of one of the industry’s biggest editorial brands. In this episode— also known as, the “ocho” — the crew discuss working remotely, the harsh realities of being a writer, things to avoid in your work, and sandwiches. Yes, sandwiches. It’s a complete show, rounded out by a slew of user submitted questions and a big announcement about the last episode of the season.
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Freelancer of film and gaming industry fame Kevin Kelly drops by in an episode of The Freelancers recorded just prior to PAX East 2010. A lot of work kept this one from finding a home in your favorite podcast listening device, but it’s well worth the wait. The trio discuss pitching to different outlets, breaking down feature ideas and Kevin’s unhealthy love of board games, all while attempting to ignore the somewhat shoddy audio quality infecting the episode.
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Freelancer for The Unofficial Apple Weblog and Joystiq (and co-host of The Incredible Podcast of Amazing Awesomeness) Mike Schramm regales Xav and Kyle with his epic tale of working in radio, public relations and — the medium we all love — video game journalism. The guys also discuss how moving around in the industry can drastically change the way you do your work. Also, Mike may or may not be responsible for a slew of restaurant fires throughout the Chicagoland area. We’re still trying to figure that one out. Can you blame us? We’re not detectives… we’re The Freelancers!
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Destructoid Editor-in-Chief Nick Chester joins Xav and Kyle to discuss event coverage, insane fanboys/girls and building a brand. The hosts also pitch an idea to listeners: A bonus episode between “guest host” shows to discuss game’s we’re playing and what we’re currently writing. Like the idea? Hate it? Tell us on facebook.com/thefreelancers
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Hosts: Xav de Matos and Kyle Horner Email: thefreelancerspodcast [at] gmail [dot] com
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Game Informer editor and 1UP alum Philip Kollar joins Xav and Kyle to discuss having the “will” and “faith” to continue being a freelancer, continue the never-ending “death of print” debate, and how to deal with negative response to articles you write.
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GamePro Magazine and GamePro.com previews editor Andy Burt joins Xav and Kyle to discuss print versus online, stepping outside comfort zones, and how YOU can get your byline in GamePro.
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Season One, Episode Three of The Freelancers is in the can with special guest Andy Burt, Previews Editor of GamePro Magazine and GamePro.com.
Xav, Kyle and Andy discuss print versus online, stepping outside comfort zones, and how YOU can get your byline in GamePro.
The Freelancers: Season One, Episode Three will release on February 3, 2010.
We’re also proud to announce that The Freelancers is only a handful of subscribers away from reaching the 1,000 mark. While this number is dwarfed by other podcasts in the gaming world, we couldn’t be happier considering we’re only two episodes deep.
Aspiring writers will want to check out our Facebook Fan Page, where users are already sharing samples and looking or input. We want to grow this community to a legion of dedicated future games press all-stars, so join up if it’s something you dream about doing. You can also follow us on Twitter - one of the best networking sites to get in touch with other members of the games media.
Joystiq.com reviews editor Justin McElroy joins Xav and Kyle, bringing with him a big, sweet sea of industry knowledge. Learn how a lost email address almost led Justin down a different (and most likely dark) path, Xav’s recent ordeal with a confused PR practitioner, and what the pair will do if Kyle even mentions the phrase “MMO.”
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Click the link below to jump to the show. Make sure to subscribe and rate us! Season One, Episode Two with Justin McElroy will release later this week.
The Freelancers is a podcast hosted by Xav de Matos and Kyle Horner (of BigCast "fame").
Besides being extremely charming, both hosts are video game journalists for a number of the industry's biggest brands, including: Joystiq and GamePro.
The weekly internet radio program focuses on current projects, stories about getting into the industry, and tales of hilarious (and terrifying) moments reporting on the world of video games.
During bi-weekly numbered episodes the pair welcome a special guest who share their own horror stories and tips about making it as a games journalist. Every other week the guys release TFL BONUS!, a bonus episode where Xav and Kyle discuss what they're playing and some of the work they are currently doing in and around the internet.
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