The Freelancers

Episodes

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  The Freelancers Ep.112 - Season One Finale

  6/10/2010

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  Duration: 1:14:50

  The season one finale is here and with it brings our first listener guest, Meghan Ventura. After discussing Ms. Ventura’s work and why she wants to be in the industry, Xav and Kyle discuss things they are looking forward to at E3 and do a quick What Are You Playing segment (since there is no [...]

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  TFL BONUS! - June 2, 2010

  6/2/2010

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  Duration: 1:24:07

  Xav and Kyle return in the final bonus episode of Season One. This week Xav talks about the beginning of Crackdown 2, Kyle explores his speed demon side and talks Blur and Split/Second, and the guys discuss the pacing of Red Dead Redemption. Aside from lengthy discussion about linearity and morality in games, the guys announce [...]

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  The Freelancers Ep.111 - with John Davison

  5/26/2010

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  Duration: 1:31:55

  John Davison, executive vice president of content at GamePro Media (and 1UP Yours alum), joins the team to discuss content creation, rebuilding the GamePro brand, exclusive reviews, and mistakes some freelancers make when starting out as a writer in the game industry. Hosts Xav and Kyle also take time to discuss how to prepare for E3 [...]

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  TFL BONUS! - May 19, 2010

  5/20/2010

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  Duration: 52:21

  Red Dead Redemption and Lost Planet 2 discussion takes up most of this week’s The Freelancers Bonus! episode, along with mention of some new site features (like our episode guide) and the daunting task that is covering E3. Xav also mentions when you can read all about Crackdown 2 and tries to keep his sanity. [...]

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  The Freelancers Ep.110 - with Robin Yang

  5/12/2010

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  Duration: 1:25:05

  Robin Yang–Producer at Funtank and former Associate Editor at Aol GameDaily–joins the crew to discuss working in a male dominated industry, developing in-depth video game coverage, the realities of “Top Ten” lists scattered throughout gaming outlets and her decision for leaving the editorial space. Xav and Kyle also answer listener email, discuss the future of the [...]

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  TFL BONUS! - May 5, 2010

  5/5/2010

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  Duration: 50:25

  We have a new website! FREELANCERSPODCAST.com! There’s a reason this week’s TFL BONUS! is feeding into your iTunes and Zune directories so early in the morning. That reason is Alan Wake. Following a lengthy discussion on the future of Sam Fisher and Xav and Kyle’s experience with Splinter Cell: Conviction co-op, Xav dishes dirt on Remedy Entertainment’slatest [...]

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  TFL BONUS! - April 21, 2010 (Throwback Edition)

  5/2/2010

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  Duration: 38:39

  It’s the first (but perhaps not last) “Throwback Edition” of TFL BONUS! In this special installment Xav and Kyle jump into their Way-back Machine to bring you an episode recorded two weeks ago. Sadly, due to some busy schedules the editing of this episode was lost in the shuffle, but the discussion of the impending [...]

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  The Freelancers Ep.109 - with Danny ‘Godfree’ Pena

  4/28/2010

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  Duration: 54:41

  Danny “Godfree” Pena from GamerTagRadio.com joins Xav and Kyle to discuss building an empire of your own, the trials and tribulations as a small website operator and the Miami gaming scene. The hosts also discuss the ongoing “contest” to have a listener guest-host a segment of the final episode of the season, playing Splinter Cell: [...]

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  The Freelancers Ep.108 - with Ludwig Kietzmann

  4/14/2010

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  Duration: 57:38

  Ludwig Kietzmann (Joystiq.com) joins Xav and Kyle to explain, how after three majors in completely unrelated fields, he became the senior editor of one of the industry’s biggest editorial brands. In this episode– also known as, the “ocho” — the crew discuss working remotely, the harsh realities of being a writer, things to avoid in [...]

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  TFL BONUS! - April 9, 2010

  4/9/2010

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  Duration: 37:02

  It’s the latest installment of TFL BONUS! This week, Xav and Kyle discuss the trials and tribulations of Alan Wake (including info from a recent hands-on event in Toronto) and the well-documented griefing of the StarCraft II beta. It’s short, sweet and energetic this week! What is TFL BONUS!, you ask? In an effort to keep [...]

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  The Freelancers Ep.107 - with Kevin Kelly

  4/5/2010

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  Duration: 51:40

  Freelancer of film and gaming industry fame Kevin Kelly drops by in an episode of The Freelancers recorded just prior to PAX East 2010. A lot of work kept this one from finding a home in your favorite podcast listening device, but it’s well worth the wait. The trio discuss pitching to different outlets, breaking [...]

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  TFL BONUS! - March 23, 2010

  3/23/2010

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  Duration: 1:24:00

  This week’s bonus episode features Xav and Kyle discussing reviews they’ve written for Just Cause 2 and Dawn of War II: Chaos Rising, respectively. Xav swoons over Super Street Fighter IV and Kyle dishes dirt on his memorable StarCraft II Beta moments. In WRUP, Kyle talks up the Dragon Age: Origins expansion Awakening while Xav [...]

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  The Freelancers Ep.106 - with Mike Schramm

  3/17/2010

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  Duration: 53:34

  Freelancer for The Unofficial Apple Weblog and Joystiq (and co-host of The Incredible Podcast of Amazing Awesomeness) Mike Schramm regales Xav and Kyle with his epic tale of working in radio, public relations and — the medium we all love — video game journalism. The guys also discuss how moving around in the industry can [...]

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  TFL BONUS! - March 13, 2010

  3/13/2010

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  Duration: 1:24:40

  What is TFL BONUS!, you ask? It’s the first bonus episode of THE FREELANCERS! In an effort to keep your feed refreshed weekly — and since you’ve unanimously said you wanted it — “off” weeks will feature Xav and Kyle discussing what they’re working on and what they have been playing. This week’s (way too long [...]

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  The Freelancers Ep.105 - with Nick Chester

  3/3/2010

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  Duration: 54:37

  Destructoid Editor-in-Chief Nick Chester joins Xav and Kyle to discuss event coverage, insane fanboys/girls and building a brand. The hosts also pitch an idea to listeners: A bonus episode between “guest host” shows to discuss game’s we’re playing and what we’re currently writing. Like the idea? Hate it? Tell us on facebook.com/thefreelancers Hosts: Xav de Matos [...]

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  The Freelancers Ep.104 - with Philip Kollar

  2/17/2010

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  Duration: 1:14:42

  Game Informer editor and 1UP alum Philip Kollar joins Xav and Kyle to discuss having the “will” and “faith” to continue being a freelancer, continue the never-ending “death of print” debate, and how to deal with negative response to articles you write. Hosts: Xav de Matos and Kyle Horner Email: thefreelancerspodcast [at] gmail [dot] com Music: [...]

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  The Freelancers - Episode 103

  2/3/2010

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  Duration: 58:44

  GamePro Magazine and GamePro.com previews editor Andy Burt joins Xav and Kyle to discuss print versus online, stepping outside comfort zones, and how YOU can get your byline in GamePro. Hosts: Xav de Matos and Kyle Horner Email: thefreelancerspodcast [at] gmail [dot] com Music: Intro/Outro: “Can’t Say No” by The Helio Sequence MAKE SURE TO VISIT THE [...]

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  The Freelancers - Episode 102

  1/21/2010

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  Duration: 56:19

  Joystiq.com reviews editor Justin McElroy joins Xav and Kyle, bringing with him a big, sweet sea of industry knowledge. Learn how a lost email address almost led Justin down a different (and most likely dark) path, Xav’s recent ordeal with a confused PR practitioner, and what the pair will do if Kyle even mentions the [...]

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  The Freelancers - Episode 101

  1/16/2010

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  Duration: 57:49

  MAKE SURE TO VISIT THE FREELANCERS ONLINE: http://thefreelancers.tumblr.com The Freelancers is a podcast hosted by Xav de Matos and Kyle Horner (of BigCast “fame”). Besides being extremely charming, both hosts are video game journalists for a number of the industry’s biggest brands, including: Joystiq, Massively, GamePro and Asylum. The bi-weekly program focuses on current projects, stories about getting [...]