The random rambles of J

The random rambles of J EX II - Zombies 'n' keyblades

RandomJmail@gmail.com (Random J) — Fri, 5 Jul 2019 21:47:00 +0100

I mentioned in random ramble #30 that I had recorded a segments on games and that I would release it as a side thing, because I wanted y'all to hear it, but couldn't include it in episode 30 because then that shit woulda been 3 hours long. So, here you go.

This sexy side piece is the cut segment from episode 30 where I talked about the Resident evil 2 remake and Kingdom Hearts III. I say...some 'thangs' about Kingdom Hearts III. But only 3 people listen to this podcast anyway, so my mentions should be fine. Maybe. I hope.

This isn't a full blown new episode, hence why I've tagged it as 'EX'. Don't ask why. It seemed like a cool idea when I did this the first time around 13 years ago. Because, continuity. Damn 12 years ago?! jonathon-van-ness-can-you-believe.gif.

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The random rambles of J #30 - It's been 84 years

RandomJmail@gmail.com (Random J) — Sat, 1 Jun 2019 23:15:00 +0100

It's been 84 years (i.e 6 years) since my last random ramble. I don't even know why I'm bothering to do another. But here I am, with a 30th episode to a podcast that was dead. Although I prefer the term 'in stasis'.

If you're one of the 2 people that used to listen to this and y'all are still alive and have Internet access. SURPRISE BITCH! For those who are new 'round these parts, welcome. And please excuse the mess. Here's a rundown of what you get in this long awaited episode.

In my life: That time I went to New York, that other time I went to New York and when I went to New York
A sip of tea
Mental health: Because, bitch. Life.
Avengers: Endgame chit-chat and my MCU binge
A smidgen of RuPaul's drag race
A club anthem in honour of the adventure legend that is the fabulous Captain Toad

I thought there was some kind of quality control that podcasts had to go through in order for them to be on Spotify. But it seems not. Because The random rambles of J is now available on there. They'll probably take it down once they realise what they've allowed on their platform. But until then, you can stream it there.

Proceed with caution.

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The random rambles of J #29 - Back from the dead

RandomJmail@gmail.com (Random J) — Sat, 21 Dec 2013 19:35:00 GMT

*Does the zombies shuffle* Hello bitches. I'M BACK. FROM ZI DEAD!

It's been 2 years since my last podcast, which one hand feels like forever. But on the other feels like such a short space of time, given how quickly time has passed. It's like somebody has been fucking with my life with an ocarina.

So, I'm essentially starting from scratch. Unlike Beyoncé, I don't have a legion of fans waiting with baited breath for me to drop new material after 2 years. so I'll take this as a re-introduction to everybody out there who has never downloaded a podcast of mine before. To my groupies who have been camping out in the cold and the rain waiting for this podcast, take this as my fanclub letter to you. Bathed in my favourite man perfume and sealed with a kiss.

This podcast is business as-was-usual before my podcasts fell off of the face of the earth 2 years ago. A collective of gaming rambles, life rambles and so many F-bombs that I could not be bothered to edit them all out. So if you are under 18 and listening to this podcast...you probably shouldn't be listening to it. But, thank you. (Be sure to tell all of your 18+ friends about this shit so they can listen to it).

Here's a quick run-down of what you get in this run down podcast. Excuse the lack of up-to-date gaming talk. It's all COMING SOON. I promise...kind of...fingers crossed...don't cash that promise...honest.

That time the Zelda symphony got me all emotional and shit for the second time
The day I went to a J-Pop concert
How awful Japan is in the Summer
How much I ♥ Mass effect 3
DAT BIOSHOCK INFINTE ENDING THO'!
The debut of the Citadel club banger "I'm commander Shepard (I run this bitch)"
Random J radio plays Nite Jewel's "Nowhere to go"
How much I ♥ Mass effect 3
The first GTA game I've ever completed and loved
Why Final Fantasy XIII-2 is a little bit rubbish

Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to shuffle back into my grave until podcast number 30.

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The random rambles of J #28 - Seppuku the Christmas

RandomJmail@gmail.com (Random J) — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 17:34:00 GMT

Hello my ho's. Here is my present to you. A new podcast! Don't all send yourselves flying underneath my tree at once.

My intention was to post this on Christmas eve-eve, but I didn't. So, I planned to post this on Christmas eve, but I didn't. So, I figured I'd try and get it out for Christmas morning, but I didn't. So here it is, ON boxing day. Fail? No. I refuse to class this as a fail. And if you dare say as such I will hunt you down and give you an arrow to the knee.

As promised in my last podcast, I talk in depth about that Zelda game, Skyward sword. It's only when I play this podcast back to myself that I remember all of these other things I should have mentioned about the game, which I forgot. I blame Christmas (stupid bloody thing). I do happen to talk about other stuff though. One whole podcast on Zelda would be a bit much. Although I have done it before (go listen to it please).

Here's what you get in my 2011 Christmas podcast...

Christmas = seppuku
The Namco waiting game
Metal Gear Rising. Revengeance is a dish best served cancelled.
Deus ex got dat ♪ Black 'n yellow, black 'n yellow, black 'n yellow ♪
The Distant worlds conspiracy theory
Microsoft sort it out. Sony? *tumbleweed*
My cloud parting rendition of "The ballad of the Goddess"
The Christmas gift rejection hit "Christmas face"
So, is that Skyward sword game any good? *strokes copy of game*
Random J radio plays... Hikaru Utada
My new year's resolution(s)

With a line drawn firmly under Christmas and a sigh of relief we made through epic meal times and rabid high street shoppers, we can now look forward to a new year and feel a bit miserable that 2011 went by so quickly; as we mull over all of the things we planned to do, but didn't. But everything will be okay, as long as my podcasts are still around. I like to think of my podcasts as some all powerful thing which just helps everything and makes it better. A bit like the triforce. But the triforce when somebody good touches it, not some evil son of a bitch. I have no idea what I'm talking about. Please just go listen to my podcast.

Yay!! Love you all! x

🎵 This podcast features the Billboard chart flopping "Christmas face". The anthem for recipients of shitty Christmas presents. Presents so bad that you wouldn't even bother to donate it to a charity shop.

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The random rambles of J #27 - Gaming killed the podcast star

RandomJmail@gmail.com (Random J) — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 18:00:00 GMT

Let's not talk about how this podcast comes 4 months after my last one. Let's instead be joyous that it's here and that it's ALMOST CHRISTMAS!!

I feel like I share something in common with Britney Spears. Being away from the game for so long and having to come back with new material and shit to appease my fan base and the haters. Actually, that's nonsense. I have nothing in common with Britney aside from having millions of fans worldwide (this is a lie). And I've never gotten out of a car and had paparazzi snap me wearing no underwear (this did happen to me once).

This is a more subdue podcast than normal, due to me feeling slightly depressed about work (I thought slavery was abolished, but my employer never got that memo) and also being out of practice having not recorded anything in so long. I figured I'd ease in with my comeback podcast by coming off like a stable human being and then hit you all with filthy humour, crassness and filth to dirty up your Christmas with my next podcast. But until that day, here's what you're getting with this rated PG 27th podcast of mine:

The importance of making time for your bitches (i.e friends)
How the Zelda symphony touched my soul and made love to it
Skyrim has stolen my friend
Dark souls has stolen another friend
I think I want Final Fantasy XIII-2 in my life right now
Nathan Drake forces Lara Croft to sort out her shit
Final Fantasy XIII's Lighting gives Sazh a tram experience
Princess Peach's latest hood banger "Run the kingdom (Peach)"
A bit of Skyward sword (by bit, I mean literally, one sentence)
Random J radio plays... Perfume

My next podcast will be out next week. *Cackles maniacally*

🎵 This podcast features Princess Peach's 2nd hood anthem "Run the world (Peach)". Daisy is about to know what time it is.

Download my podcast please. And if you like it, check out my older ones (everything older than 11 is an amazing hot mess) and be sure to subscribe. Everything you need is below.

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The random rambles of J #26 - Doo-doo detective

RandomJmail@gmail.com (Random J) — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 16:00:00 +0100

Oh hai!! Just thought I'd resurrect myself from teh dead and bring you all a brand new podcast. Because I know you've been missing listening to my 60 minute rants in a tongue of common UK lingo.

Here's be the pain I bring for my 26th podcast.

Checking into the Arkham asylum
Random J radio plays... Friendly fires
My new life action plan
How much I want Kaidan to be alive
Let's talk about it!! L.A Noire
WiiUbestNotF**kUp
Indulging in detective mysteries with Last window the Nintendo DS...
How much I love Kaidan
The anthem for all you Friday night gamers out thurr "Last Friday night (T.G.F)"
Optimus Prime umbrella's of fail
Let's take a seat on a fence for Sonic generations
My plan to seduce Kaidan

🎵 This podcast features the Friday night gaming anthem "Last Friday night (T.G.F)". Put your pads up gamers, because we were born this way!

Now, if you'd be so kind as to excuse me. I'm off to go and snatch Katy Perry's blue wig, receive my Grammy nomination for my contribution to pop music and play some Last window on my private jet.

Go listen to this damn podcast. Thanks. *Puts on fur coat and dramatically exits*

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The random rambles of J #25 - I am the sex commander

RandomJmail@gmail.com (Random J) — Sat, 7 May 2011 15:52:00 +0100

I'm back! Back to make your ears bleed with my random nonsense which I try to cohesively shift together in the form of a downloadable podcast. I am Random J and I am the sex commander of this podcast. So you will listen to this.

This podcast is like a 4 course meal, without the bill, the trapped wind, and that awkward moment where you have to undo the top button of your trousers. Although you can undo your trousers to this podcast if you like. After all, I am the sex commander.

That good month feeling
The royal wedding #PippasPap #HarrysWilly
I ♥ Mass effect so much that Shepard wouldn't even need a dialog wheel to get it from me.
The smash (like a glass hit with noise) hit about lonely online gaming: None.
Sony f**k up
Random J radio plays...We are scientists
Nintendo's new console: The Wii coffee cona deluxe blend machine HD
I ♥ Mass effect so much that I don't even care that it's delayed

After months of trying really hard to scale the length of these podcasts down, I failed again. This podcast is long, but it just means there's more of me to enjoy.

I'm still waiting on the deal on my Deaf Jam recording contract to go through, so that I can release my debut album DEAFCOM 5. Until then I'll continue to put my shit out for free. Kinda like mixtapes, but not really.

Enjoy the podcast. And try not to laugh at my accent too much.

🎵 This podcast features the hit song "None". Pop perfection about what it is like to game alone on Xbox live.

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The random rambles of J #24 - The crusty life

RandomJmail@gmail.com (Random J) — Mon, 4 Apr 2011 07:21:00 +0100

My first podcast of 2011. In April. Fail. But hey, fail is what I excel at. So piss off and leave me alone.

No. Actually please don't. Because I need you to stay and listen to this podcast. I actually offer advice and impart wisdom in this podcast. The wisdom I impart is about dustbins (go figure) and the advice I offer is about Mass effect (because life is just a bunch of branching dialog choices) but it's still crucial information which will make life that little bit easier for you if you apply it, and take it on board.

Here's what you get in this life changing podcast.

World affairs
The launch of the 3DS
The so-underground-hit, even the Morlocks haven't heard it: Like a joystick (featuring the Quarter circle forward movement)
I ♥ Mass effect so much that I'd sleep with Shepard myself if he were real
Random J radio plays...MiChi
How one feels about Marvel vs. Capcom 3
Japan story: Wrappers and lolly sticks - The quest for a dustbin
Seriously. I am in love with Mass effect

If Oprah had no hair, were British and into games; this is so what her podcast would sound like. Did I sell this podcast well enough?

Nope?!

Well, listen to it any way.

🎵 This podcast features the arcade smash "Like a joystick". For all of the beat 'em up aficionado's who appreciate a good joystick.

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The random rambles of J #23 - Because, gamers need lovin' too

RandomJmail@gmail.com (Random J) — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 23:59:00 GMT

Well, lookee here. The random rambles of J number 23. My second podcast of 2010. Wow. I am disappoint in my damn self.

Fuck.

Time seems to fly by faster and faster with each consecutive year which passes. I wasn't even aware it had been over 6 months since I last podcasted until I looked at my podcast feed and saw updated 7 months ago. Wow. So I figured I'd better do something about it, and record a podcast to remind all 3 of my listeners that I am still alive.

Podcast number 23 is business as usual. I tell you shit about what has (and what hasn't) been going on my life. Tell you more shit about gaming related stuff. And sing you a nice little song which ties in with some other shit I may have said at some point in the podcast.

So, here's a rundown of what you get in this instalment of my random rambles...

J gets game kicked on him by a fellow gamer
Would you fuck to get discount on games?
Spreading the love across every gaming system
Random J radio plays... Zoot woman
Games I have which I'll never complete...evurrrr!
Christmas plans
The 2010 pop smash hit: Only game (in the world)

Listen. Love. Laugh out loud. Peace out.

🎵 This random rambles features "Only game (in the world)". The anthem for every gamer who at some point has let their love for a game fuck up their entire social life.

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The random rambles of J #22 - Doors & windows

RandomJmail@gmail.com (Random J) — Sun, 2 May 2010 23:59:00 +0100

The first of my podcasts for 2010. 4 months into the year. Wow. Somebody failed. I'll let you point fingers at me and curse. Go on. Have at it.

In between life, technical difficulties and my current Twitter addiction, I finally managed to record a new podcast! The whole process felt very much like my first time; given that it's been so long since I last recorded anything. I soon got into the swing of things though, and here's what you can look forward to having your ears bleed to for podcast number twen'y two.

J's pursuit of happiness (and a new job)
Pleasure in little things (not penis related)
Super Mario Galaxy 2, Platinum games' new action game and Halo 2 fans who refuse to let go
Random J radio plays... Nico touches the walls
A friend in need (of a new PlayStation 3)
Accounts of a dusty Wii
Japan story: Woman on a bike

This podcast features the song "Third parties (Put a game on it)". Prepare to squeeze into your black asymmetrical unitard and give it some!

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The random rambles of J #21 - J and his belly like a bowl full of jelly

RandomJmail@gmail.com (Random J) — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 05:05:00 GMT

Just in time for the new year. Here comes my final podcast for 2009. The random rambles of J, number 21!

I was reluctant to promise another podcast by the years' end in my last random ramble, because I was unsure if I'd be able to put one out. But in the face of adversity, a malfunctioning laptop, and a sick PC, I managed to hustle out podcast for you to enjoy the festive season and ring in the New year.

As has been a custom of mine for the past 2 years that I've been podcasting, my final podcast for the year is all about Christmas. To me, Christmas isn't just December 25th, but the whole final week of December. So in my own little world, it's still Christmas until January 1st rings in.

So what's on J's 2009 Crimbo menu...

An almost white Christmas in London
What the hell does Christmas mean to us?
Random J radio plays... Crystal Kay
Looking into 2010
Japan story: Dreaming of a Japanese Christmas
The world premiere of the hood Christmas anthem: Make it snow

My Christmas present to you. There's no bow, no ribbons, and it didn't cost a damn thing. But it's here and it's all yours. So if you've got no plans over the remaining Christmas holiday or for New years' day, I gotcha covered. Just press play.

Happy holidays everybody!

🎵 This podcast features the hood Christmas anthem "Make it snow", featuring the (imaginary) critically acclaimed and platinum selling rapper Black Mack.

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The random rambles of J #20 - J and the 'body in the road

RandomJmail@gmail.com (Random J) — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 23:48:00 GMT

I complain that life is boring. And then the universe chucks somebody in front of my car and has me run them over.

Yes. Really.

My tale of how I ran somebody over thankfully didn't end grimly. But it did happen. It's probably something I should stop mentioning to people. It's doing my credibility no favours, and now nobody trusts me enough to drive them anywhere.

Podcast 20 comes chock-a-block full of random goodness. Which unlike a Christmas dinner, won't leave your trousers feeling two sizes too tight.

The run down of a run over (My account of 'the incident')

Games in my sights for 2010

My shot at getting to see one of Japan's biggest J-Pop superstars

Japan story: Porn (J'yapanese style)

Random J radio plays... Hikaru Utada

A brand new Random J single! "3" - A song about running somebody over

Another attempt at a short 'n sweet podcast: failed. I can talk for days. I should be a guidance counsellor.

Get stuck in!

🎵 This podcast features the song "3". A double-time pop banger about road safety and an account of me running somebody over in my car.

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

RandomJmail@gmail.com (Random J) — Sun, 1 Nov 2009 23:59:00 GMT

It was only when I posted this that I realised something. This is only my third podcast for 2009. Bloody hell. THE SHAME. I guess I'll have to do something to make it up to you all. I should. But I probably won't. Bitch. 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. *In my MTV Diary voice* 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, a couple of poppin' P's (It really has been too long since I grabbed a mic) and no slagging off of a video game, so be prepared for one to get torn a new place where shit comes out in random ramble number 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 song 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 23:16:00 +0100

It's been a couple of months, some slogs, late nights and a couple of sunny days; but my 18th podcast is finally here. I blame gaming. It's been eating away at my time like a Pac-Man. Gobble-gobble, bitch. Gobble-muthafuckin'-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.

*BU-DUM. TSSSSSCCH!*

I feel like a newbie in an old crowd, which is odd. Rediscovering gaming all over again. 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 lurking within me for you to play in a fit of cringes
Slagging off a game in a new instalment of 'Let's talk about it'
The VGM jukebox: A song from the Street Fighter IV soundtrack
Japan story: The Irish pub

And much more. But not THAT much more.

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 an hour of your time is my podcast. To be administered every now and then and taken in as many doses as your ears feel fit.

🎵 This podcast features the elementary it-should-be-ghetto-stomped-in-the-school-playground sing a long pop song "If U seek a 360".

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The random rambles of J #17 - Yr09 & heartbreak

RandomJmail@gmail.com (Random J) — Sun, 1 Mar 2009 23:55:00 GMT

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. Download, listen, love and then (hopefully...maybe) subscribe.

Enjoy.

🎵 This podcast features songs from the album Yr09 & heartbreak. All of which sound better than Kanye's copy cat versions.

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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 GMT

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!?
[Interludes] Random J's VGM jukebox:

Michelle's theme (from Tekken)
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 listener(s) 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, 3 Nov 2008 14:15:00 GMT

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 follow-up podcast will touch on the things I don't on this one. But let's not talk about the future podcast right now. 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?!

Enjoy. Or at least try to.

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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 23:59:00 +0100

I'm back with another podcast for ya ear holes.

As is usually the case, not much gaming has been 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) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:58:00 +0100

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 a system exclusive. Yup. That twisted UK dwelling, game playing, Nintendo lover is back and still salty as all hell.

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 08:00:00 +0100

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 bum crack
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 apologise 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!?

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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 GMT

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.

🎵 This podcast features Princess Peach's debut single for the clubs: "My Peach". An anthem about how to keep rotund Italian plumbers sprung fo' life.

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

RandomJmail@gmail.com (Random J) — Sat, 6 Oct 2007 23:34:00 +0100

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 fails. It fails hard.

In the tenth instalment 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.

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 against Halo stans.

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

RandomJmail@gmail.com (Random J) — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 00:37:00 +0100

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 Nintend 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.

Your ears will bleed. You have been warned.

🎵 This podcast features the song "Umbrella". If you live in the UK; forget that Rihanna shit. This is our bad weather anthem right here.

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

RandomJmail@gmail.com (Random J) — Thu, 17 May 2007 00:01:00 +0100

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 it please.

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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 GMT

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...

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The random rambles of J EX - Twilight princess review

RandomJmail@gmail.com (Random J) — Mon, 1 Jan 2007 22:02:00 GMT

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's spoiler free.

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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 GMT

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!

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

RandomJmail@gmail.com (Random J) — Sat, 2 Dec 2006 06:02:00 GMT

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 instalment? Not much more than usual in all honesty. My rants, my rambles, my views and a lovely selection of songs courtesy of yours truly. Yep. J's a singer now. Get me a damn recording contract already.

Download this podcast. Download it NOW.

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

RandomJmail@gmail.com (Random J) — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 06:10:00 +0100

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 fully 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.

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

RandomJmail@gmail.com (Random J) — Sun, 1 Oct 2006 09:43:00 +0100

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, 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 hearing a rocket take off from the asphalt. So you have been warned.

I should also mention that I did this random ramble earlier this week and I got the Kingdom Hearts II 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.

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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 06:34:00 +0100

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. Yeah...I will not be intentionally making these longer. So forget the bit where say I'll be doing such.

To the 2 people who listened to the last one: Here ya go. Enjoy!

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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 04:23:00 +0100

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?

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