The random rambles of J

The random rambles of J #19 - Ridin' seriously dirty

RandomJmail@gmail.com (Random J) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:59:00 +0000

It was only when I posted this that I realized: This is only my third podcast for 2009! Bloody hell. I feel so ashamed! I guess I'll have to do something to make it up to you all. I should. But I probably won't. Shit, if you don't know me by now...

Life has been pretty slow in 2009 so far, and it seems to be having an adverse affect on time: which is flying by at warp speeds. It's unreal, and I'm finding it pretty hard to get my head around.

Podcast number 19 gives an insight into me having a reflective moment. Talking about my outlook on my lift right now, the past, the future and what I REALLY think about Japan. (Excuse me whilst I put my MTV diary voice on...) You think you know, but'chooo have no idea.

With the 19th instalment of The random rambles of J, I'm pretty much giving you what you've been getting since day one. Only with more life talk, less S-bombs, la couple of poppin' P's (It really has been too long since I grabbed a mic) and no slagging off of a game I don't like (so be prepared for a game to get torn a new place where shit comes out in podcast 20!)

Missing the home away from home
Shifting the perception of a party animal
How I be ridin' seriously dirty
Japan story: Domestic abuse at Big echo
The VGM jukebox: Final Fantasy XIII's battle theme
A new Random J's release! A song about the trappings of Final Fantasy

The mission to drop a short 'n sweet podcast failed once again. Once I start talking I really am difficult to shut up. Just be glad I know how to break it up with a song or two. I really do think I should be signed to a record label by now. The UK has had a couple of postal strikes, so I guess my recording contract is in a sorting office somewhere.

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The random rambles of J #18 - In, new with the old crowd

RandomJmail@gmail.com (Random J) — Sun, 24 May 2009 22:16:00 +0000

It's been a couple of months, some slogs, late nights and a couple of sunny days - but my 18th podcast is out! I blame gaming. It's been eating away at my time like a Pac-Man. Just *gobble-gobble-gobble* I swear I spend more time in Kijuju than I do my real life. Chris and Sheva feel like family! My priorities are clearly a shambles.

After so long of only enjoying games vicariously through websites and friends, it's nice to be re-affirmed as a gamer again. I was beginning to lose touch with it all, which is a shame given gaming has been such a huge part of my life for so long. So it's good to be back in the game, in every sense of the word. I feel like a newbie in an old crowd, which is odd. Rediscovering gaming all over again. Still finding my feet, but getting there surely and anything but slowly. I've been wasting nights away making up for lost time. I think it's safe (or un-safe) to say, the gamer in me is BACK and in HD!

With a couple months transpiring since my last podcast and this one - I have a whole lot to share. So, what do you get for nothing but your time and some bandwidth? Well I'll tells ya...

Pre-lifestyles of the broke
My current squeeze: J's obsession with Korean pop
My new console!!
A couple of hit songs from the budding pop star inside me for you to play in a fit of cringes
Slagging off a game in a new installment of 'Let's talk about it'
The VGM jukebox: A song from the Street Fighter IV soundtrack
Japan story: The Irish pub
And mwoooaaarrr!

My 18th podcast is a bit long, but given it's been a while and this shit is free I'm sure you won't mind...too much. The cure to kill and hour of your time is my podcast. To be administered every no and then and taken in as many doses as your ears feel fit.

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The random rambles of J #17: Yr09 & heartbreak

RandomJmail@gmail.com (Random J) — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 23:55:00 +0000

Happy new year listeners! My first podcast of 2009. A couple of months overdue, but it's here now.

So how has my life changed since 2009 and snuck upon me? Well, I'll share it all with you - in the obligatory mix of insights into my personal life, getting back onto the path of hardcore gaming and one of many stories about my experience in Japan: in the first of a segment appropriately titled "Japan story". Here's what you get for zero bucks in this instalment of The random rambles of J...

A retrospective: Looking back on random rambles of the past
Life in the first 2 months of 2009
The behemoth of a game that is Resident evil 5
Me and my Tetris DS skills
Japan story: In the club #1
And of course you get a few songs by yours truly thrown in for your pleasure, including imaginary hits such as "Heartless" and more!

This instalment clocks in at over an hour. But it's been 2 months since my last podcast, so you'll forgive me, right? You know the deal. Right click to download, listen, love and then subscribe forever and ever! Enjoy...

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The random rambles of J #16: Hurry up and buy!

RandomJmail@gmail.com (Random J) — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 21:00:00 +0000

It's the end of the year, with Christmas around the corner. We're fortunate enough to have seen another year through, with prospects of seeing another (albeit better than the last). There's certainly a fair deal to celebrate right about now, and you can add this newly released podcast to your list!! A pressie from J, underneath your digital tree - just in the nick of time for Christmas and the new year.

So as you sit and take in the festivities, you can sit and enjoy such ear candy such as:

Being caught up in Christmas
The question that still lingers... An Xbox 360 or a PlayStation 3?
What is it about Resident evil 5 and Final Fantasy XIII!?
[Interlude] Random J's VGM jukebox:
1) Michelle's theme (from Tekken)
2) Roll's theme (from Marvel VS Capcom)
J's holiday story (Part 1 of several): First impact
Random J's brand new hit "Green 'n red"

As always, I manage to talk my way through the best part of an hour. So you can expect more of my 'holiday stories' in a future podcast or two. Because there's a fair few of 'em. It'd be too good for me to give them all to you in one podcast. I don't want my listeners getting spoilt now do I?!

Pull your finger out and click the links below to snag this podcast.

Happy holidays listeners!!!

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The random rambles of J #15 - Besnotted

RandomJmail@gmail.com (Random J) — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:15:00 +0000

I vowed to drop a podcast in the final week of October and...I failed. But I'm sure you won't hold it against me given it's only a couple of days late.

I've actually had an eventful few weeks, but I skimp on several details, omit some stuff and go for a lack of depth for the sake of not talking your ear off for 2 hours straight. The following podcast will touch on the things I don't on this one; but let's not talk about the future podcast. Let's embrace the current and the fact it features some lovelies such as:

A look at J's current medical condition
A story of J in the club: What's with him!?
The future adventure to a place that may or may not be far away...
[Interlude] Random J's VGM jukebox: Ridge Racer type 4: Move me
Let's talk about it!
The Random J hit factory keeps churning out the (s)hits: The premiere of "Underpowered"
Another vow from J to drop a podcast within a 4 week timeframe
And could it be that J has yet ANOTHER guest feature in his podcast!?

Right click, download, press play. It's that simple!

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The random rambles of J #14 - 1 dead fox, 3 red lights and a hardware failure

RandomJmail@gmail.com (Random J) — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:59:00 +0000

I'm back with another podcast for ya ears! As is usually the case, not much gaming taking place in the world of J. I'm feeling that need to get an Xbox 360 more than ever and I vent that need in this podcast. I really want a good game to tuck into and Wii ain't doing it for me right now. My life still isn't as eventful as I'd like neither, but I still find lots of random stuff to share with you in the hopes you get a little insight into the world of Random J. So what d'ya get (for free might I add) in this podcast?

J goes to the movies
Talkin' about some roadkill
[Interlude] Random J's VGM jukebox: Sonic CD - Tidal tempest (Past)
The anthem for everybody who has had a brick Xbox 360: The hit song "Work!"
Why Nintendo need to sort out their shit
Let's talk about it!
A surprise performance of a rock classic (featuring another guest feature)

You know the drill. Right click to save, subscribe if you likey and hit me on iTunes if you're the snazzy owner of an iPod touch and can steal some wireless Internet.

As always tends to be the case with these poxy podcasts, I had trouble uploading it last week - which is why the podcast is dated from the week beginning October 13 and not October 20.

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The random rambles of J #13 - Un-exclusive

RandomJmail@gmail.com (Random J) — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 23:58:00 +0000

After the normal-by-now 3 month gap between each of my podcasts, number 13 is on the scene for your listening pleasure!! This podcast was ready to go 2 weeks ago, but I had problems uploading it. (Just my luck...) But it's finally here now and ready to be heard.

My life isn't an eventful as I'd like to make out, but I still manage to pad out a 40 minute podcast and fill you in on what it's like to live the life of a gamer in the UK. I voice my opinions on all things gaming related and dedicate several moments to laughing at Sony losing Final Fantasy XIII as an exclusive!! Yup! That twisted UK dwelling, game playing, Nintendo lover is back!

So, what do you lucky sods get in this instalment!? Well, I'll tells ya what'chu get...

An account of how I gets more drunk than crunk in the club
Another lost ramble: The Gamespot issue
Me laughing about Final Fantasy XIII
Music from X-Men: Children of the atom
An exclusive streaming of the anthemic song: "Piece of Wii"
Some gassing on about the PS3 and the Xbox 360
A Random J first: A guest feature!

Be sure to download this right this second if you're at your computer! Chop-chop!! And for those of you with swanky iPod touches and iPhones: this podcast is also available on iTunes. So if you're in a hotspot or can steal somebodies wireless connection, you can download me on the go!! Yay!

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The random rambles of J #12 - Hands & feet

RandomJmail@gmail.com (Random J) — Thu, 29 May 2008 07:00:00 +0000

After a 6 month hiatus from the realm of podcasting, I'm back! I did not die, or fly off of the rails and hibernate into a life of bad weaves, alcohol and substance abuse like Amy Winehouse or Britney Spears. It's now business as usual folks. As is always the case, not as much gaming has gone down as I'd like. But I still manage to bring you a podcast clocking in at 45 minutes, despite my best efforts to keep it at 30.

The wonderful little treasure that is my 12th podcast features...

A look at UK Summer 2008
Let's talk about it! - Why a certain Mario Kart game sucks major bumc rack
The games I've bought over the past 5 months
A breakdown (an electrical one, not a mental one)
And of course, the obligatory song (or two!)

And it wouldn't be a random ramble of J's if it wasn't delivered in my wonderfully eloquent London tongue. So go on, you know the deal. Right click the mp3 link and save.

NOTE: I apologize for this podcast coming well 2 weeks after it was completed. I had issues uploading it and also issues with my blog. I thought I should mention it to you, seeing as this post was put up today, yet my podcast is date tagged for May 12. I made you wait 6 months, so what's another 2 weeks eh!?

Hands & feet
Running time: 42:52
File size: 39.2 MB

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The random rambles of J #11 - 9 till 5

RandomJmail@gmail.com (Random J) — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 12:32:00 +0000

After a long hiatus (as seems to be the norm for me) I am back with my eleventh podcast and my final podcast for 2007. I tried to keep the podcast as short as possible, but in true J fashion I failed. So here you go...my gift to you for the holidays. Merry Christmas listeners!

What you get outta this podcast...

Me talking about stuff
An exclusive listen at Princess Peach's debut single "My peach"
Detective mystery (volume 3)
Me talking about stuff
Another listen at a lost ramble
3 Wii games I really want
Me talking about stuff
and lots mooooarrrrr!!!

You can subscribe to this podcast via a feed, iTunes or just download it by right clicking the mp3 link below and then saving it to your computer.

9 till 5
Running time: 50:20
File size: 46.0 MB

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The random rambles of J #10 - Bootlegging like it's 1999

RandomJmail@gmail.com (Random J) — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 22:34:00 +0000

I'm back! With podcast number 10. A milestone in the messes that are my podcasts. Raw, common as muck and as random and as ramble-icious as the title implies. Once again my mission to keep the chit chat to under 45 minutes phails. It phails hard.

In the tenth installment of my random rambles I cover quite a bit. From the recent goings on in my life to a couple of new games I've bought. YES. You heard me right. I've actually bought a couple of new games. Cheap new games, but games none the less.

Without further ado, I present to you my tenth podcast. The official podcast from the UK gamer who sits in front of his microphone and talks shit. :D

The happy meal that is podcast number ten features:

Detective mystery vol. 2 - I hear something...
Let's talk about it! - Why Final Fantasy IX sucks
Bootlegged gaming and piracy
A sneak listen of a clip from 'The lost rambles'
Some Halo hating
As always, the obligatory song

Disclaimer: J would like to mention that no Halo stans were harmed during the recording of this podcast and that he does not condone violence (unless it's a slap upside the head) or the killing of Halo stans.

Bootleggin' like it's 1999
Running time: 56:40
File size: 51.8 MB

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The random rambles of J #9 - Um-buh-rella

RandomJmail@gmail.com (Random J) — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 23:37:00 +0000

So after a long hiatus, the nasty little podcast is back with its ninth entry. After a string of hour long podcasts, you'll be glad to know that this one clocks in at under 45 minutes. Podcast number 9 comes complete with nonsensical chit-chat about my life, pregnancies, my DS, a fat Italian plumber and shitty UK weather. And as is customary for these podcasts, you get a song or two thrown in for good measure . :P

Your ears will bleed. You have been warned...

Um-buh-rella
Running time: 44:22
File size: 40.6 MB

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The random rambles of J #8 - All work and no game play

RandomJmail@gmail.com (Random J) — Wed, 16 May 2007 23:01:00 +0000

I bet you thought I'd stopped this nonsense, but 'No!' I am still here. Back again with another podcast that will do nothing to enrich your life what-so-ever. I present to you my eighth podcast.

This is a bit of an odd one. I actually did this weeks ago, but I just never got around to uploading it. Therefore this podcast is a tad out of date. Some of the stuff I say I'm going to do I've actually already done. What am I referring to? Guess you'll have to listen and find out for ya'selves...

I hope you enjoy. I wish I had more to give you, but I you'll have to make do with this shit. Download the muthaf***a!!

All work and no game play
Running time: 54:24
File size: 49.8 MB

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The random rambles of J #7 - When the dust gathers

RandomJmail@gmail.com (Random J) — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 09:45:00 +0000

Number 7 is finally here! A slower paced and more stoic random ramble than usual and also quite short (by my standards). As with every podcast I declare my love for Nintendo and their new baby: Wii, but I give 'em a bit of a grilling too. *shakes fist* And would you believe I actually go and say something nice about Sony!? I also go on a bit of a rant of how amazing Sonic & the secret rings will be when it releases. Trust me to go and record this before the reviews actually go out and it receives mediocre reviews left, right and centre.

Nintendo, Wii, silly songs, a bored UK gamer and a guest featured rap from Black Mack. You know you need this podcast in your life...

When the dust gathers
Running time: 45:09
File size: 41.3 MB

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The random rambles of J EX - Twilight princess review

RandomJmail@gmail.com (Random J) — Mon, 01 Jan 2007 22:02:00 +0000

I thought the EX would make it sound really cool. Guess I failed on that one. This here is my review of Twilight princess. It was originally part of Random ramble #6, but it would've been far too long and I was in no way looking to put out another 90 minute snoozefest. So I decided I'd let this review fly solo. I had put out a written review out of this game on my blog some time ago, so I didn't want those who had checked my blog to have to sit through what is essentially the exact same review, only with me talking through it.

I can't promise you'll find this interesting, but I can promise you it is spoiler free.

Twilight princess review
Running time: 20:49
File size: 19.0 MB

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The random rambles of J #6 - A very MeWii Christmas

RandomJmail@gmail.com (Random J) — Sat, 23 Dec 2006 22:36:00 +0000

The final random ramble of J for 2006! Just a small gift for my listeners (all 2 of 'em) to close the year. Ruin your holiday with this damned podcast. Complete with:

More songs to make your ears bleed
A run down of what went down at the official UK Wii launch night

So really this podcast is pretty much 40 odd minutes of me talking solely about the Nintendo Wii, Christmas, the Nintendo Wii, Christmas, how much I love the Nintendo Wii and also Christmas. I also talk a little about the Nintendo Wii.

Is this podcast really as bad as it sounds? Download it for yourself and find out... Happy holidays!!!

A very MeWii Christmas
Running time: 52:24
File size: 47.9 MB

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The random rambles of J #5 - All hail, the next generation!

RandomJmail@gmail.com (Random J) — Sat, 02 Dec 2006 06:02:00 +0000

Here is it. Number 5. I shoulda just called it "I'm really excited about the Wii" because that's what I say for most of this podcast. So what d'you get for ya buck in this installment? Not much more than usual in all honesty. My rants, my rambles, my views and a lovely selection of songs courtesy of yours truly! Yeah, J's a singer now. Get me a damn recording contract already!

Download this podcast and download it NOW!

All hail, the next generation!!
Running time: 60:02
File size: 57.6 MB

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Also, here's the lyrics to the songs featured in this random ramble...
See lyrics: My Wii
See lyrics: Casheater
See lyrics: IWiiplaceable

The random rambles of J #4 - What is the deal with Square Enix!?

RandomJmail@gmail.com (Random J) — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 05:10:00 +0000

The longest podcast in the world!?! It just may well might be, clocking in at well over an hour!! I had a terrible block over the first half of October, so when it finally lifted it was like I had a months worth of stuff to get out of my system. Podcasts of this length will not be a habit. I know, I know; this podcast is FAR too long, but I didn't want to cut too much out. So see this as a present from me to you for taking so long to get this out.

So what do I ramble on about this time? Well I review Kingdom Hearts II and also go off on one about Square Enix and why I think they suck at the moment. (FIGHT THE SYSTEM!!) I won't kiss their behinds just because they're responsible for Final Fantasy. I think Square Enix are crap right now and explain why.

I dropped the birate of this random ramble to decrease the file size. It's not like the quality was good to begin with, so you're not missing out on anything.

Enough reading. Get ta listening!

What is the deal with Square Enix!?
Running time: 93:16
File size: 63.99 MB

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The random rambles of J #3 - For the love of the Wii

RandomJmail@gmail.com (Random J) — Sun, 01 Oct 2006 08:43:00 +0000

What have we got here!? Number 3? Wow! To the 1 listener I have out there, here ya go! What goes down in this random ramble? Well lots of talking...talking...and more talking. A couple of surprises. But don't get too excited; my surprises are rarely good surprises.

This random ramble has me talking about why I love the Wii and why I'm not sold on the PS3 and fighting the urge to go into one on why it still sucks (and will always suck) being a UK gamer.

I got too familiar with the microphone in this one. (A sign that my "podcasting" skills aren't really improving, though I claim they are in this random ramble). I need to stop talking to close to it. There are a couple of moments when I laugh and pronounce P's and it's like *PSSSCCCFFFFHHHHH!!!!* So you have been warned!! I

I'll also mention that I did this random ramble earlier this week and I got the Kingdom Hearts 2 release date wrong. I thought it was out the day I recorded the intro, but it wasn't. I forgot games release on Friday's not Monday's. (Duh!!) That's how long it's been since I've bought a new game! Stop reading!!! Start downloading!! Right click. Save as.

For the love of the Wii
Running time: 52:41
File size: 50.6 MB

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The random rambles of J #2 - It sucks being a UK gamer (1. Delays)

RandomJmail@gmail.com (Random J) — Sat, 23 Sep 2006 05:34:00 +0000

Here it is!! My answering machine and e-mail inbox have been blowing up with people wanting to know what's happening with this and when I was gonna be putting this out. (Yeeeah rooiiiight!!!!)

This random ramble is (as the banner states) about being a gamer in the UK and why it sucks a majority of the time. To fellow UK gamers who are checking this out, you'll probably know what I'm on about and will know what kinda stuff I'll be talking about. And to my US peeps checking this out - you'll appreciate how good you have it. I've put "1. Delays", because no doubt I'll be hopping on the mic at a later date to discuss another sucky aspect of being a gamer in the UK.

I mention in this random ramble how short this is and how I'd consider making them longer! *Ha!* That was until I edited it all together and saw what the final piece clocked in at! I will not be intentionally making these longer. So forget the bit where say I'll be doing such, okay?

To the 2 people who listened to the last one - here ya go. Enjoy!

It sucks being a UK gamer (1. Delays)
Running time: 47:12
File size: 43.11 MB

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The random rambles of J #1 - Those games I didn't like, but played through anyway

RandomJmail@gmail.com (Random J) — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 03:23:00 +0000

This random ramble (I'm reluctant to call it a podcast) is basically me ranting on about those games that I didn't like all that much, but I played through regardless. We've all been there, so check this out as I recall such games. The quality is bad, but I don't care. Just download the damn thing and listen to it. It won't hurt'cha ya will it?

Those games that I didn't like, but I played through anyway
Running time: 28:36
File size: 26.20 MB

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