It’s the final episode of SMYN. Also, maybe some Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain? But mostly, things get emotional, as guests from Show Me Your News’ past stop by to thank Peter “Youko” Spezia and wish him well in future endeavors.
Stay up to date with what Peter does next: @smynyouko
I never thought I would have to make this kind of post. And yet, here it is.
My friends, I believe “Show Me Your News” is at an end. I’m probably the last one to realize it, but the SMYN brand lost its relevance long ago, and I’ve been far, FAR too stubborn to let it go. Perhaps its because I’ve tied my identity with it for so long. After all, the show started in 2007! Unfortunately, it feels crushing that I’ve come to this decision, and yet, it’s the correct one. We continued too long because of a “legacy” in name only and overstayed our welcome. Because, sadly, the writing has been on the wall for quite a while now.
The fact is, I’m more burned out than ever before, with all of the shows that I work on. I keep putting more work into heavily editing individual episodes and for what? A show that has lasted eight years should be the way it currently is. I think I’ve hit a breaking point where it cuts through my biased perspective, to where I realize that SMYN used to be something great. I like to think that the content today is still good, at least. But the current format so totally different from what it used to be, that the name betrays it, in a way. We don’t bring anything new to the table anymore – just another gaming news podcast – and that’s not what I want to do anymore. I don’t think audio podcasts work anymore like they used to in 2007, and most importantly, I want to do something different, as far as online media goes. I don’t feel motivated to keep pushing SMYN forward and would rather start fresh with something new.
But more importantly, I just need a break. I need to work on my personal life, to get rejuvenated before I can return to the online media game. I just got married, which is important to get off to a strong start. I need to finally get the monkey that is my master’s graduate thesis off my back. I need to focus on my personal health, which has significantly slacked over the last couple of years.
When I presented this idea to the SMYN Network staff, the feedback was overwhelming.
“You’ve been running this operation for eight years, giving it your all.”
“Even if it was pure stubbornness driving you through, you did something that not everyone can manage.”
“You’ve done so much for us and for the show, for the network, for everything. No one could ever question that. I think you need to take some time to recharge.”
“When dealing with web content, the right time to stop is when it stops being enjoyable for you to make it, and I definitely think this applies.”
“It felt like you had to try so hard to bring yourself to normal that it tuckered you out so much faster.”
So, I would like to announce the details of a livestream for the FINAL EPISODE of Show Me Your News…
If you would like to contribute something to this last hurrah by sending us something (audio, video, etc.) to help commemorate the show, please contact TheDobaga by this Friday. You can reach him on Twitter @thedobaga and email him at jdevader1(AT)gmail.
I can’t help but THANK YOU ALL so much for everything you have done for me over all these years. Podcasting literally changed my life, which sounds so strange to those who don’t involve themselves with online media, but I know it to be true. I made so many friends that I will have for the rest of my life. I was presented with opportunities that I will treasure for a very long time. Some of you were even gracious enough to contribute your hard-earned money towards our growth and I’m so thankful for that. Most of all, on a personal level for me, I met the love of life who I am now proud to call my wife. Your feedback and input has meant a great deal to me and I can only hope that we can continue to stay in contact with each other. I have much more to say about gaming and life going forward, but first, I must refocus my efforts and continue after this break with a ferocious fervor.
Now, I’m not shutting showmeyournews.com today or anything – far from it. I think it should stay running for quite a while, for people to access the content and not have it be lost to the archives of the Internet.
I hope you all understand where I’m coming from with this. That there comes a time where we have to realize that something isn’t working and clinging to an already-dead brand doesn’t help things at all.
As I said earlier, though, this isn’t the end of our activities online. If you want to keep in touch with what’s going on in my life, please feel free to follow my activities and thoughts on Twitter at @smynyouko. Please let me know if you have any questions.
You will see me again, likely sooner than you will realize.
“No matter how bleak everything might seem, and how real the burnout is, something was done very right. It’s worth exploring why.”
Our Gamescom 2015 preview, SGDQ 2015 comes to a close, new Super Smash Bros. DLC includes Tourney Mode, and rumors of possible game remakes are discussed. Also, Windows 10 is released on PCs, Nintendo NX may have its first announced games, Kojima and Del Toro are still conspiring and much more! Ben has been playing Life is Strange, Five Nights at Freddy’s 4 is out recently, and Peter recommends his and Rachel’s wedding on YouTube! Our guest is Darkurai, who helps recount the events of our eighth podcast anniversary celebration! Youko, Eevee, thedobaga, GymleaderBen, and Darkurai break down the latest news from the gaming world!
Easter Egg: Dark Domestic Satanic Rituals
Satoru Iwata has passed away, Super Smash Bros. Melee at EVO 2015, SMYN 8th Anniversary Plans, and the removal of Kojima from the Metal Gear Solid V box art are discussed. Also, Five Nights at Freddy’s 4 moves up its release date, a notable tech company changes its name, Shenmue III’s Kickstarter concludes and much more! Peter has been playing Batman: Arkham Knight, Rocket League is out recently, and Ben recommends H.R. Giger at the Drive Thru on YouTube! Youko, Eevee, thedobaga, and GymleaderBen break down the latest news from the gaming world!
Easter Egg: Using the sexy radio voices
Recently, we discussed how we will be celebrating the 8th anniversary of “Show Me Your News!” this coming weekend (July 23-26). It will certainly be more special than last year’s shenanigans, as Peter and Rachel will be getting married on Saturday! What follows is what we hope is the streaming schedule over at twitch.tv/smynnetwork – though all of this is subject to change. All times are Eastern Time.
(Updated Friday, 8 AM ET)
12p-1p — Sporcle Trivia
1p-2p — Dark’s Secret Browser Game and Robot Dinosaurs That Shoot Lasers When They Roar
2p-3p — Katamari Damacy
3p-4p — PlayStation All-Stars: Battle Royale
4p-6p — Rock Band 3
— JACKBOX PARTY BLOCK —
6p-7p — You Don’t Know Jack 2015
7p-8p — Drawful
8p-9p — Fibbage
9p-END — P.T.
11:30a — WEDDING (This may be hosted live at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/smynyouko)
(BREAK – Following Saturday streams without Peter or Rachel)
4p-5p — RTM Christmas Smash Bros.
5p-6p — Sonic R
6p-7p — Dragon Ball Xenoverse
7p-8p — Donkey Kong 64 Multiplayer
8p-9p — Rocket League w/ Ben
9p-10p — Kirby’s Air Ride
10p-END — Mario Party 2 or 3
12p-4p — Super Smash Bros. Gauntlet
OTHER EVENTS TO FOLLOW:
– Rachel puts makeup on Joe
– [QRT] Never Have I Ever/Truth or Dare [only the Bride and Groom accept dares]
– The Pokémon Drinking Game
– Mario Kart 8 DUI
– Cranium
– Cards Against Humanity
All current and future livestreams take place at our Twitch.TV account, so be sure to subscribe to that channel for updates!
Every E3 2015 press conference, the winners of the show, and lingering thoughts regarding where the game industry stands are discussed. Also, another Warner Bros. PC disaster, the long-awaited announcement of Zero Escape 3, Gamestop opening retro game sales, and much more! Joe has been playing Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Batman: Arkham Knight is out recently, and Peter recommends the Uncharted 4 extended demo from E3 2015! Our guest is Joel (also known as Imabeast78), who won our E3 2015 Yes/No contest with 38/50 correct! Youko, Eevee, thedobaga, GymleaderBen, and Imabeast78 break down the latest news from the gaming world!
Easter Egg: Wii Fit is judgmental
The official anniversary of SMYN falls on July 8th every year. On that date in 2007, we released our first episode. That means we have had 8 YEARS OF SMYN! Incredible!
Does anyone remember last year’s #7YearsofSMYN stream? Where we broadcasted shenanigans over the course of a few days? Good. Because another year is upon us and we’re planning the event once again!
And this year, it’s going to be more of a family event than ever before.
If you have been following the activities around our network, you may know that Rachel and I got engaged in March. Within the next week or two, she will officially immigrate to the United States as my fiancée. According to the legal process, we must be married within 90 days of her arrival. But in order for her to become a permanent resident sooner, this year’s SMYN anniversary celebration is going to be very special.
I am happy to announce that the SMYN Network will be holding a series of livestreams from July 23-26, which is the weekend when we will have the first wedding between two members of the SMYN community during the podcast’s run. It just so happens that I am the groom!
More SMYNjas are currently planned to attend than ever before. Games will be played. Debauchery will be had. It’s honestly going to be the most important weekend of my life and I would love for you all to be involved as much as possible.
That said: Which games or activities would you like to see livestreamed over the course of this celebration? Are there any that you’d like to see repeated from previous years? We will take your suggestions and we hope to set up an official schedule soon, though one is already deeply in the works. Here’s the plan so far…
Thursday, July 23: Evening of debauchery with Peter & Rachel’s bachelor(ette) party
Friday, July 24: Annual all-day stream, featuring P.T. as its conclusion
Saturday, July 25: WEDDING (livestream plans TBD), followed by more game streams
Sunday, July 26: Board/card games, unusual activities, and the SMASH BROS. GAUNTLET
For past reference, here was LAST YEAR’S streamed schedule.
All current and future livestreams take place at our Twitch.TV account, so be sure to subscribe to that channel for updates!
E3 2015.
We are less than 24 hours away and I can’t believe it’s here!
So let’s talk about what you can expect from our coverage from Michigan!
As you may have seen by now, we have released Episode 181 of SMYN, featuring our E3 2015 predictions! It was a lot of work to cut down three and a half hours of podcast down to under three hours, then release it in parts on YouTube, but I’m happy with how it turned out! With this, along with our Big Boss and Kiefer Predictions out of the way, we move onto the main festivities!
Joining my brother Marc and me this year for E3 is Scott White – SolidSnake120! We have cleared our Monday and Tuesday schedules, so we plan on committing Sunday night through Tuesday night to taking in all that E3 has to offer! And you can tune in to how we do just that!
Pending the functionality of Twitch this year, we plan on STREAMING all of our E3 reactions! Join us as if you were here while we embed E3 into our stream, chat with us, see our behind-the-scenes production, and watch each conference with us as we react LIVE! If you want to watch the conferences without commentary, that’s understandable, but that won’t be what you get here. This is all about joining us in the moments that will define the future of the gaming industry!
Catch all the action on http://www.twitch.tv/smynnetwork
Imagine a live, interactive podcast that is hours long and lasts over a few days. It’s kind of like that. It all begins on Sunday, June 14th at 5:30 PM ET – just before the Nintendo World Championships.
On the Twitter front, I’m hoping that the other SMYN hosts will be free to live-tweet reactions during the conferences, since we will busy with video and livestreaming.
Before and after each conference, Scott, Marc, and I will give our predictions and immediate reactions on the stream. These will also be recorded separately, for immediate editing and posting on YouTube. Additionally, our reactions to the conferences will also be recorded with another camera, so we can edit the best moments into videos that will be released during the week. This will be similar to what we did last year.
Livestreaming.
Before/After Conference Reaction Videos.
Commentary During the Conferences.
Conference Reaction Highlight Videos.
In case you miss anything, we will be posting the resulting videos in this YouTube playlist!
Assuming everything holds up on the technical side of things, this should be a very fun E3, for both us and the SMYNjas! Join us, won’t you? After all, I implore you to SHOW ME YOUR NEWS!
E3 2015 predictions for Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo are discussed. Also, Bethesda reveals Fallout 4, EA plans to show more than conceptual material, The Last Guardian may be a thing this year, and much more! We break down the 50 Yes/No questions from our contest and have guests call-in for this annual event! Youko, Eevee, thedobaga, and GymleaderBen are joined by plenty of guests to break down the latest news from the gaming world!
We’ve done this for the past couple of years and it has worked rather well, but with practice comes perfection, so this year’s E3 call-in show will hopefully go smoother and sound better than ever before! Fire up Skype and get your E3 2015 predictions ready, because it’s time to Show Me Your News!
SMYN: Episode 181
DATE: SATURDAY, JUNE 6th
TIME: 3:00 PM ET (12 PM Pacific, 19:00 GMT)
GUEST: ANYONE THAT CALLS IN
The episode will not be broadcasted live this year. We will be editing the show’s contents to disperse them on our YouTube channel, as we have been doing with recent episodes. Instead, please follow the show’s progress in the Skype chat mentioned below.
To BE A GUEST on the call-in show, you will have to do the following:
– Have a Skype account, which is free and easy to do.
– Search for SMYNHost and add him as a contact at any time. This will be SwordHunter acting as a moderator and he will be able to add you to our call at his chosen, designated time.
– Instant message him at any time BEFORE THE SHOW, telling him that you wish to be a guest, the sooner the better. He will add you into a special Skype text chat with everyone that he will select guests from.
– Keep an eye on the Skype chat so you can respond quickly when he asks if you are ready to be on the show.
ALSO, submissions for the YES/NO contest will be CUT OFF at 12 PM ET on Saturday. I will need the time to do some calculations and do stat prep. You can still read the contest rules and submit your final application in this thread HERE.
We will try to get everyone who calls some airtime. Meaning, we will at least try to get you on for at least one question, as we will be discussing all 50 from the contest. The fewer people that call-in, the longer you get to stay on.
Like last year, you will have to go big, or…be hung up on quietly. Before your time on-air is over, we will ask for your BIG BOSS PREDICTION and your KIEFER PREDICTION. These will be statements that you think have a small chance of happening at E3, but it’s got to be GUTSY (aka BIG BOSS) or LUDICROUS (aka KIEFER) to get our audio seal of approval. Just have a couple gutsy predictions (that aren’t entirely impossible) ready!
Please feel free to ask any questions here, and let’s get the E3 hype train rolling!