Constantly Calibrating Podcast (Gaming & Geek Culture)
311 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsConstantly Calibrating is a weekly topical podcast that focuses on the wide world of nerd/geek culture; Delving into both recent news stories, as well as discussions, debates and interviews related to what's happening in our assorted fields (Gaming/Tech/Life).
A little bit of things, a fair amount of words, and a whole lot of stuff!
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Episodes
Calibrating Men vs Cosplay
August 15, 2014 20:19 - 38 minutes - 17.4 MBHere is this week's originally planned episode of Constantly Calibrating, which is being released in addition to our Robin Williams Tribute show for the low, low price of nothing! On this week's episode we chat with Anabel Martinez about creating the successful Men vs Cosplay calendar, plans for Women vs Cosplay, her cosplay and convention experience, and much more. This is definitely an interview you shouldn't miss and most certainly should enjoy!
Calibrating Our Lives with Robin Williams
August 13, 2014 21:50 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MBWith the tragic news of the passing of Robin Williams this week, we at Constantly Calibrating found an intense need to talk about the man and the effect he had on our lives. At this point I'm sure most everyone is absolutely inundated with memorials to the fallen comedian, which means you may not want to listen to this. However, I implore you to give our episode a shot, as it truly means the world to me and may be one of the most important (certainly most heartfelt) episode we've done to da...
Calibrating Captured Dimensions
August 06, 2014 23:38 - 51 minutes - 23.8 MBToday on Constantly Calibrating Josh has a chat with Jordan Williams, founder of Captured Dimensions. Captured Dimensions specializes in high-quality 3D capturing technology. For more information on them beyond this interview, make sure to check out the Tingle Pot on the website posting. In addition to the interview we discuss the announcement of Assassin's Creed Rogue as well as GameStop's changes to their used games policy.
Calibrating For Beta or Worse
July 30, 2014 23:25 - 59 minutes - 27.4 MBFor this week's casting of the pods, we discuss experiences with beta testing in a post-Destiny beta world. We also take a look at EA Access, The Last of Us: One Night Only, and recap San Diego Comic-Con 2014, including thoughts on Dawn of Justice, Deadpool, Evil Dead, Halo Nightfall, and more! Note: Due to some upload issues, we had to experiment with putting out a lower sound quality podcast this week. It sounds fine to us, but if it's in any way bothersome, please let us know.
Calibrating Our Childhood Through Film
July 23, 2014 22:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBWe all have those movies from our childhood that changed us, shaped us into who we are now. For today's main topic, Brad, Brian, and Josh discuss the movies that influenced them the most at the age of 9 years old or younger. Continue checking back for more discussions of films throughout our lives. For recent news, we discuss DashCon, insane Star Wars Episode VII rumors, The Sims 4 going premium, and the upcoming Simpsons 12-day marathon.
Calibrating Smoldering Flame Cosplay
July 16, 2014 23:49 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBWe're still in the post-RTX afterglow, so forgive us for some structural instability issues on this week's podcast. While you're forgiving us, make sure to also drop a thank you in the comments for getting the outstanding Niki Birkedahl, better know as Smoldering Flame Cosplay to some of you, on the podcast. We had a great time talking about recent news, such as Weird Al being back at work, BioWare requesting Mass Effect feedback, and some Blizzcon news. This was of course followed up with ...
The Constantly Calibrating RTX 2014 Special
July 09, 2014 21:17 - 1 hour - 57 MBWritten words are incapable of expressing the emotion I (Josh) am personally going through after a long weekend at RTX. Therefore I submit to you the following podcast wherein Justin, Brian, & I regale Brad (who couldn't attend) with tales of the Rooster Teeth Expo. These stories include anecdotes & commentary on Miles Luna, RWBY, The Guardians, Burnie Burns, Greg Miller of IGN, Matt Hullum, Monty Oum, Kathleen Zuelch, Geoff Ramsey, frelling PWNEE Studios (creators of Cloudberry Kingdom), a...
Calibrating Leading Into RTX 2014
July 03, 2014 00:10 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBOn this week's podcast we change things up a bit, as Smoldering Flame Cosplay had a last-minute computer explosion and was not able to make the show. Never fear, as we allowed Brian to come back from his brief exile to help us discuss Dungeon Keeper Mobile, Waterslides, the return of Cliff Bleszinski, the ethics of ejaculating into a robot, World of Warcraft, and more! That plus a special, personal announcement from Josh and some thoughts on the Steam Summer Sale and RTX 2014!
Calibrating The Return to Nintendo Mountain
June 26, 2014 00:59 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBThe unthinkable has happened at last: 3/4 of the ConCal Podcast crew now have a Wii U; it's glorious! On this week's episode we delve into thoughts on why we think the Wii U was a wise/solid investment, as well as the perks of having the system. The group also looks to the future as to what games are of most interest to us. Prior to that we ponder the recent Star Wars director announcements and listen to why Brian wants to be the first "man" on Mars.
Calibrating Crossmedium Adaptation
June 18, 2014 23:37 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBWhen is it justified to change the source material when adapting a piece of media to a different medium? In recent memory there has been sweeping changes to Game of Thrones, based on the George R. R. Martin book series A Song of Ice and Fire. Prior to that we've all seen changes that have altered entities like Harry Potter, Super Mario Bros., and Watchmen, so I'm sure we all have experience with the concept. In addition, during the news segment we discuss Nordic going full THQ, trouble in t...
Calibrating E3 2014
June 13, 2014 21:42 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBToday we're featuring a special, end-week episode of Constantly Calibrating so that we can recap all the wonders that we were beholden to at E3 this week. No Man's Sky, Assassin's Creed Unity (controversy and all), Far Cry 4 (with additional controversy), Dragon Age Inquisition, Sunset Overdrive, and much more will get discussed this week, so make sure to listen. Also, let us know in the comments what your thoughts were on the big event. What won? Were you disappointed with anything? Why a...
Calibrating 100 Episodes Down, Many More To Go
June 11, 2014 22:39 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBEpisode 100. That glorious milestone has been hit, and with it we delve into the past of Constantly Calibrating. Don't let the nostalgia trip scare you off if you're new to the show, as the episode features frank discussions of what running a show like this can do to people and friendships. This is an episode no fan, or newcomer, of Constantly Calibrating should miss!
Calibrating 99 Predictions But Half Life 3 Ain't One
June 05, 2014 00:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBWe're one week away from the 100th episode of Constantly Calibrating. This week we predict what the future of gaming will bring at E3 next week, while telling tales of WildStar and Watch_Dogs. There may also be some goats involved.
Calibrating The Overhyping of Media
May 28, 2014 22:22 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBWhen trying to stand out in a oversaturated marketplace, the only thing sometimes separating one person's (or company's) product from another is hype. The question is, when does hyping something up betray the product/media at hand? This is the question we hope to discuss and maybe shed light on for this week's episode of Constantly Calibrating. Also, some news on the Ant-Man film, Daredevil on Netflix, Nintendo's next dick move, and...suspended animation being a reality.
Calibrating Bat-Facts and Nedopak
May 21, 2014 23:33 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBThis week on Constantly Calibrating we're featuring an interview with Kristen Nedopak, creator of The Geekie Awards. Prior to that we also discuss thoughts on Batman's design for Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice, and the potential YouTube buyout of Twitch.
Calibrating Gender Choice in Gaming
May 14, 2014 21:37 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBOn today's episode we were joined by Nichole Nance (Itty Bitty Geek) to try and answer the question "Is lack of gender choice a legitimate reason to not play a game?" Let us know your own thoughts in whatever comment area you find this podcast.
Calibrating the Average Life Expectancy of a Gungan
May 07, 2014 22:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MBOur dynamic trio is back together again after a series of vacations & other shenanigans. This week, Josh, Brad, & Justin look at some recent news before moving onto our main topic: Star Wars. This past weekend was Star Wars Day (or May the 4th) and Josh felt it was time to come clean on his hatred of this yearly event. Beyond that, we talk about the death of the old expanded universe in Star Wars and where we hope it goes to now, plus ideas about the recent casting announcements for Episode...
Calibrating Mics and Changes
April 30, 2014 23:30 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBJosh and Justin are out this week! So Brian and Brad team up together for the first time to bring you updated news about Constantly Calibrating, the slow death of retail, and DC's inevitable rank behind Marvel's cinematic universe. Brad is on Twitch, Brian is on Mac (to the other host's chagrin), and Joshua is in Disneyland on this episode of: Constantly Calibrating!
Calibrating Game Boy at 25
April 23, 2014 22:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBThe Game Boy is 25 years old this week, which means that Brad & Josh are feeling particularly nostalgic and depressed about aging. This week's trio discusses memories of the system, as well as our lives with it. There's also some news on both a Farscape film (which has Josh understandably excited) & a return of Humongous Entertainment (which has Josh confusingly excited).
Calibrating Secondary In-Jokes
April 16, 2014 19:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBThis week on Constantly Calibrating, we discuss some thoughts on this past weekend's PAX East event, including what excited us the most. From there we ponder what are the best and worst examples of Nerdy In-Jokes in pop culture, before heading into our main discussion on our favorite (and least favorite) secondary characters in gaming.
Calibrating Botting & Powerleveling in Online Gaming
April 09, 2014 22:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBIt's episode 91 of Constantly Calibrating, which means it's time for change to our usual format! We're now working with a far more structured system than before, and personally I (Josh) think it's outstanding! This week we discuss Marvel's Cinematic Universe being planned out til 2028 & news that Microsoft may pursue Xbox 360 emulation on the Xbox One. Finally, this week we're launching (planned) monthly debates on the podcast. This month's debate is about the morality of botting, powerlev...
Calibrating Our Facebook Buyout
April 02, 2014 22:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBConCal 90 brings about some changes to our format, let us know what you think or if you even noticed. Otherwise, on this week's podcast Brad & Justin give us some thoughts on Diablo 3's first expansion, Reaper of Souls, we address the rumors circulating Assassin's Creed Comet, thoughts on the Amazing Spider-Man movie universe, and we delve into Facebook buying the Occulus Rift. That plus news and announcements for our newest podcast, Armbar!
Calibrating Yoda's Bar Mitzvah
March 26, 2014 20:01 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBWhat do Wildstar, Star Wars: Episode VII, Assassin's Creed Unity, and Everquest Next Landmark have in common? Well, they're all topics on this week's episode of Constantly Calibrating! Come by for the topics, stay for Justin's rythmic stylings!
Calibrating Inappropriate Sign-Offs
March 19, 2014 19:44 - 45 minutes - 42 MBEpisode 88 of Constantly Calibrating features another trip to the world of Blizzard Entertainment, as Brad details recent news happening at the highly revered company. We also discuss changes coming to Star Wars: The Old Republic, namely the new housing project being introduced to the MMO. That may or may not have lead to a trip down memory lane as it pertains to Star Wars Galaxies as well, so take a listen if you're curious. That and more, this week on ConCal!
Calibrating Who is Doctor Xzibit?
March 12, 2014 21:34 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBOn this week's Constantly Calibrating we ponder the rumors of Peter Capaldi only being on Doctor Who for one series, much like predecessor Christopher Eccleston. Who could possibly take over for him, should the BBC decide to go through with their rumored "radical change" for the long-running show. In addition we chat about World of Warcraft's next expansion Warlords of Draenor, thoughts on Arrow and its own rumor-mill, plus at the age of 29-years-old (nearly), I, Joshua Silverman, have lear...
Calibrating The 86th Title Card
March 05, 2014 22:55 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBIt took 86 episodes before Josh's brain finally broke, rendering him incapable of coming up with a proper joke title. Oh well, that's life. On this week's episode, Brad, Josh, and Justin discuss what they've been playing the last week, rumors of a Mass Effect Trilogy re-release, Batman Arkham Knights unveiling, and finish it off with a whole bunch of South Park: The Stick of Truth gentle spoiler filled discussion.
Calibrating Crossing the Streams One Last Time
February 26, 2014 22:03 - 55 minutes - 50.3 MBHead injuries on occasion lead to a more entertaining podcast. This may in fact be one of those cases. On this week's episode we look at news for the Amazing Spider-Man film series from Sony Pictures, a potential film about the 90's console war between Sega & Nintendo, the closure of Irrational Games, and plenty of tangents along gaming topics and beyond. We also say goodbye to the brilliant comedic genius Harold Ramis, in what was one of the most difficult ending conversations we've yet t...
Calibrating Guardians of the Titanfall
February 20, 2014 18:35 - 54 minutes - 50 MBDo you like it when a 2-man team from a traditionally 3-man team gaming podcast discuss things primarily not in the realm of gaming? Then you're in luck, as Josh & Brad delve into shows like Arrow & Agents of Shield, as well as the first Guardians of the Galaxy trailer. There are also gaming discussions in the form of The Wolf Among Us Episode 2, Fable Anniversary, and some potentially shocking thoughts on Titanfall with its recent beta. Give it a listen, as we have a feeling you'll enjoy it!
Calibrating The Fable of Aunt Gertrude
February 12, 2014 18:47 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBFor this week's journey down the auditory rabbit hole we take an in-depth look at both Fable Anniversary, as well as some more thoughts on Everquest Next Landmark. Better get used to hearing about the latter game, as we're quite fond of it and it will likely come up fairly regularly. In addition, we talk about rumors swirling about Lex Luthor's appearance in Batman vs. Superman vs. Batman and a Side of Taquitos; plus a whole lot of other stuff.
Calibrating Teenage Mutant Landmark Alphas
February 05, 2014 18:52 - 1 hour - 63 MBEverquest Next Landmark's Alpha is upon us, and it is good! On this week's episode Brad & Josh discuss their thoughts after 48 hours in the game's semi-tumultuous alpha experience. With the help of Justin, discussions then swing over to thoughts on what can be done to fix Star Wars The Old Republic, and is it possible that Star Wars Galaxies may make its triumphant return? That, plus prior discussions on changes to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Amazing Spider-Man 2's latest trailers, an...
Calibrating Springtime for Gaming
January 30, 2014 22:10 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBSpring is fast approaching from within the wintery hell most of us find ourselves in, which means it's time for our annual Springtime Gaming Showcase (name pending). This week we showcase 9 (or more) of our most anticipated games releasing through June of this year; games such as Titanfall, Fable Anniversary, Watch_Dogs, WildStar, Final Fantasy X/X-2, and much more. In addition to that, we ask a question that's on many minds this week: what's up with Epic? The much beloved gaming & engine d...
Calibrating The Saga of C4NDY Banner Crush
January 22, 2014 20:13 - 1 hour - 84.7 MBBegun the [REDACTED] Crush [REDACTED] has... On this week's episode, Brad rants about some odd legal decisions on the part of King, developers of the popular Candy Crush Saga; we take a look at Nintendo's losses due to the Wii U and how they can fix it; ponder about what Blizzard's pre-order bonuses for Warlords of Draneor may entail for the industry; and venture guesses at why we need to use 13GB of storage space on our Xbox One's just to play Dead Rising 3. That and varying degrees of ad...
Calibrating Random Questions About Sean Connery
January 15, 2014 20:19 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBWhat is a gaming themed podcast without gaming discussions? Well, you're about to find out! On this week's episode our intrepid team discusses casting news for Marvel's Ant-Man, thoughts on the future of the Amazing Spider-Man movie series, and why Sean Connery should be a super hero. That plus a late game rant against SimCity (progress) and much more!
Calibrating Double Dick Dilemma
January 09, 2014 21:26 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBYou ever have one of those nights where you think to yourself, "Why did I name my podcast after the act of fixing something? Won't the universe feel like I'm taunting it, making it difficult to record?" If so, then we have much to discuss. This week on ConCal out dynamic trio ran afoul of a non-recording recording program, which led to 45 minutes of lost audio. Never fear, as the episode is still a glorious discussion of Steam sales, Steam Boxes, a man with two dicks, and a wonderful Peter ...
Calibrating GNN Gaming Awards '13
December 20, 2013 19:08 - 1 hour - 107 MBWe at Constantly Calibrating are bidding adieu to 2013 with a fun-filled podcast focusing on the 2nd Annual GNN Gaming Awards! The podcast may be longer than usual, but it's highly entertaining with our special guest Nichole Nance (Itty Bitty Geek). We chat about each of the winners, go on tangents, and then I have some announcements for the ConCal as we end this year. If you would like to see a list of the winners for this year, check this link: (http://bit.ly/1bgouqU)
Calibrating Browneyebearpunchategories
December 11, 2013 21:37 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBTwo episode of Constantly Calibrating released within 24 hours of each other? Get out of town! This week on the podcast we discussed reveals from the Spike VGX show this past weekend, before going into nominations for the 2nd Annual Geek News Network Gaming Awards! In addition to that, how would you like to win a free video game? Make sure to listen to this podcast to find out how!
Calibrating Clocks (Or The Xbox One)
December 10, 2013 20:06 - 1 hour - 50 MB6 days late is better than nothing, right? Technical issues the likes of which we have never seen before plagued the Constantly Calibrating Virtual Studio last week, causing us to miss out on posting a plethora of content to you, our loyal audience. As such, we'll be bringing forth additional videos and a new contest, starting tomorrow (Wednesday). For now, please enjoy last week's podcast wherein we examine the Xbox One in as great of detail as we're capable of!
Calibrating The Eight Post-It Notes
November 20, 2013 20:00 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBOn this week's podcast we discuss the upcoming 50th Anniversary of Doctor Who, as well as our next episode of After Who; premiering shortly after the special debuts. Justin gives us an insight into the PlayStation 4, in regards to his thoughts and experiences with it over the launch weekend. Finally, we take a look at our history with the Xbox 360, primarily through the lens of our achievements and past glories on the system. Make sure that you head on over to GeekNewsNetwork.net and/or Con...
Calibrating The Orc-arina of Time (BlizzCon '13)
November 13, 2013 21:30 - 83.7 MBEpisode 73, originally conceived as a purely BlizzCon 2013 recap episode, quickly grew as our podcast hosts were faced with additional newstories from the prior weekend. What tales do BioWare have in store for us, as depicted in their annual tradition of N7 Day? Are the newly announced Founders Packs for Everquest Next Landmark worth your hard-earned money? These are the questions we tackle before heading into this past weekend's highly anticipated event. That event being the aformentioned...
Calibrating Predicting Resolutions
November 07, 2013 00:33 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBThis week on Constantly Calibrating we semi review WWE 2K14, take a look at what Brad got right with his BlizzCon 2013 predictions, question the logic of some decisions in gaming, and go on an impromptu discussion on comic books.
Calibrating Vamp Dammit, Vamp!
October 30, 2013 22:29 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBFor episode 71 of Constantly Calibrating, we decided it would be a good idea to just go completely off the rails again. Well, it wasn't so much a decision as an eventuality. This week we touch on some thoughts on Batman: Arkham Origins, take a look at the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Trailer, and say goodbye to our favorite 4th grade teacher.
Calibrating Two Weeks in Kalos
October 23, 2013 20:18 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBThere's nothing wrong with posting half an episode a day late, right? Well, I sure hope not, because that's what's happening with our 70th episode. Also on this episode: Pokemon! That's right, due to a technical error, we lost all of the non-Pokemon discussion from this week's episode. There's nothing wrong with discussing said Pokemon stuff, so I hope you all enjoy it!
Calibrating Mickey's Prostate Exam
October 15, 2013 19:56 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBThis week on Constantly Calibrating, we brought in special guest Ryan Firster to join us on the show. Make sure to check the "Tingle Pot" for a link to one of Ryan's recent sets. The topics this week include Pokemon X & Y, the announcement of Kingdom Hearts 2.5 HD ReMIX, my 10-year high school reunion and its significance to ConCal, and some thoughts on the launch of our own YouTube gaming channel! The description may be short and quasi-bland, but the episode certainly is not! Give it a li...
Calibrating The Floaty Navel
October 08, 2013 21:13 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBEpisode 68 of Constantly Calibrating brings us a completely out of context opening story out of Grand Theft Auto Online, book-ended with an announcement related to GTA Online — stick around til the end for that one! In addition we bring you thoughts on the World of Warcraft film, which just had a release date announced. Where do we hope and expect the story to take us? Can a WoW film even be done in a way that is remotely satisfactory? Our final topic of the cast relates to SimCity, ever t...
Calibrating The Hot Steamer
October 01, 2013 18:29 - 45 minutes - 42 MBWe preempt this podcast description to let you know that the host of Constantly Calibrating, who is currently writing this post, is currently on a great deal of cold medicine. This may affect the logical progression of how an introductiory post to a podcast should flow. This week's Constantly Calibrating features some Grand Theft Auto Online expectations, as well as an announcement from ConCal related to the game. We also have some thoughts on SteamOS, Steam Machines, and the Steam Controll...
Calibrating Grand Theft Phlegm
September 24, 2013 20:16 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBThe big one has released! That's right, Grand Theft Auto V has been unleashed upon the masses and it is good. How good you may be asking -- assuming you're not playing it that is. Well, first off you should check out my review, but then you can go and listen to this podcast for three viewpoints on all the cool and random stuff we've seen. Before we get to GTA V however, we do have some news related to Valve's SteamOS...and news related to GTA Online. Yes, it's a GTA heavy episode, which you...
Calibrating WTFAYNPGTAV
September 17, 2013 20:27 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBNow THIS is a podcast! Though seriously, WTFAYNPGTAV people?! Anyways, we do appreciate you taking the time to listen, as this is arguably the best podcast we have put out to date. Justin joins Brad and I to discuss topics ranging from our Current Affairs, World of Warcraft and Brad's thoughts on improving the game, my own thoughts on the GODUS beta, Doctor Who news, and assorted stories from all of us. Seriously, if you listen to one episode of ConCal, this is the one! Then keep listening...
Calibrating Dead Hamsters
September 10, 2013 18:58 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBThis week Brad and I had the distinct pleasure of chatting with Matthew Allen, the Community Manager for 22Cans, Community Manager for The Dead Hamster, and Community Contact for Lionhead Studios. For the last couple of months Brad and I have discussed the importance of what goes into making a successful game; the topic almost always falling back to how a company embraces the community. After months of discussing this, it seemed time to bring someone on to explain to us what goes into the pr...
Calibrating GameStop EXPO
September 03, 2013 21:32 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBOn this week's episode of Constantly Calibrating, Brad and Josh take you down the rabbit hole of gaming news in a jumbo-ultra-mega-sized edition of Constantly Calibrating. In actuality it's only an additional 30 minutes, but how often does one get to use jumbo-ultra-mega-sized in polite conversation? This week we discuss the 2DS, Wii U Price Drop, the concept of subscription models, and Xbox One news. Also, there is super excitement about Dragon Age Keep, as it answers a question Josh had a...
Calibrating Whomever Was the Bomb in Phantoms, yo!
August 27, 2013 20:54 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBThis past weekend the world was torn asunder when the most devastating news imaginable was unleashed upon them: Ben Affleck will be playing Bruce Wayne...Batman! Nations crumbled upon the weight of this most heinous act, but alas there is a bright spot as we, your favorite podcast hosts, discuss our thoughts on Ben Affleck as Batman, and what the future of the DC Cinematic Universe might hold. Stick around as well for thoughts on Saints Row 4, Diablo 3's recently announced expansion, Grand ...