April 4, 2010
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.
Hosts: Xav de Matos and Kyle Horner Email: thefreelancerspodcast [at] gmail [dot] com
Music: Intro/Outro: “Can’t Say No” by The Helio Sequence
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March 23, 2010
This week's bonus episode features Xav and Kyle discussing reviews they've written for Just Cause 2 and Dawn of War II: Chaos Rising, respectively. Xav swoons over Super Street Fighter IV and Kyle dishes dirt on his memorable StarCraft II Beta moments. In WRUP, Kyle talks up the Dragon Age: Origins expansion Awakening while Xav discusses why he likes the changes made to Splinter Cell: Conviction after playing the demo.
What is TFL BONUS!, you ask? In an effort to keep your feed refreshed weekly -- and since you've unanimously said you wanted it -- "off" weeks will feature Xav and Kyle discussing what they're working on and what they have been playing.
Hosts: Xav de Matos and Kyle Horner Email: thefreelancerspodcast [at] gmail [dot] com
Music: Intro/Outro: “Am I Awake” by They Might Be Giants
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March 17, 2010
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!
Hosts: Xav de Matos and Kyle Horner Email: thefreelancerspodcast [at] gmail [dot] com
Music: Intro/Outro: “Can’t Say No” by The Helio Sequence
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March 13, 2010
What is TFL BONUS!, you ask? It's the first bonus episode of THE FREELANCERS! In an effort to keep your feed refreshed weekly -- and since you've unanimously said you wanted it -- "off" weeks will feature Xav and Kyle discussing what they're working on and what they have been playing.
This week's (way too long episode, which we will tighten up in the future) features Xav discussing the GamePro article "Designing The Meta-Game" and Kyle talks about his Supreme Commander 2 (PC) review. In "What Are You Playing?" (WRUP), the guys talk about Bad Company 2, Final Fantasy XIII, God of War and get into A FEW SPOILERS for Heavy Rain. (Stop listening at 1:07:50 to avoid them!)
Hosts: Xav de Matos and Kyle Horner
Email: thefreelancerspodcast [at] gmail [dot] com
Music: Intro/Outro: “Am I Awake” by They Might Be Giants
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March 3, 2010
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
Hosts: Xav de Matos and Kyle Horner Email: thefreelancerspodcast [at] gmail [dot] com
Music: Intro/Outro: “Can’t Say No” by The Helio Sequence
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February 17, 2010
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.
Hosts: Xav de Matos and Kyle Horner Email: thefreelancerspodcast [at] gmail [dot] com
Music: Intro/Outro: “Can’t Say No” by The Helio Sequence
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February 3, 2010
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.
Hosts: Xav de Matos and Kyle Horner Email: thefreelancerspodcast [at] gmail [dot] com
Music: Intro/Outro: “Can’t Say No” by The Helio Sequence
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January 20, 2010
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."
Hosts: Xav de Matos and Kyle Horner Special Guest: Justin McElroy (Joystiq.com) Email: thefreelancerspodcast [at] gmail [dot] com
Music: Intro/Outro - "Can't Say No" by The Helio Sequence
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January 15, 2010
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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, Massively, GamePro and Asylum.
The bi-weekly 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.
This week the pair fly solo in the first episode ever. Watch (or listen) as we stumble toward something!
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