(Part 2) Top products from r/giantbomb

Drew uses a lot of stuff I've used or am currently using!

The headphones are the Sony MDR7506, or the Sony MDRV6 and they are ultimately the same thing. I have both, I haven't been able to tell the difference, and from what I've researched, they use the same parts internally, so the only thing different is the cosmetics. I know the Vergecast also uses these headphones in their studio.

While I don't have the Focusrite 2i2 like Drew was using, I do own the Focusrite 18i8 (Gen 1), and the Focusrite 18i20 (Gen 2) and both are phenomenal. They are more expensive than a standard USB Mixer, but the pre-amps make up for some of that cost, plus the ease of use.

I have never used the Shure SM7B, but it's the same microphone that Kinda Funny Games uses. I use the Electro Voice RE20, which is the same Microphone that Giant Bomb West and East uses, as well as, the Vergecast. I would love to hear Drew's opinions on both mics. Both mics are exceptional review-wise and very popular in audio recordings, but having Drew compare the two would have some value.

And just because I have listed all the equipment Drew has used. Here is the Anker 10-Port Hub he was using. Anker is a great brand for USB/Computer accessories. They have an outstanding warranty and customer service department.

Note none of these links are affiliate links, this post was simply to make it easy to find the gear Drew was using.

Found some extra items to add to his list:

1. A book to help him use his biological voice instead of the chain-smoking Kermit the Frog voice he uses: http://www.amazon.com/Change-Your-Voice-Finding-Natural/dp/0879804416
   
   (That Thanksgiving podcast where he skyped in and you could barely hear him was the best one yet - he didn't dominate the conversation with his droning monotone microphone-swallowing voice that happens on the rest of the podcasts.
   
   
2. This next Amazon item would help Alex to stop making terrible jokes like "that's a thing" or others where he basically reduces creativity into a Jon Lovitz-style "It Stinks!" soundbyte which sounds hilarious to only him. http://www.amazon.com/Complaint-Free-World-Complaining-Enjoying/dp/0770436390
   
   Edit: Downvote away, I'm not joking. Alex ruins podcasts with his affected voice and endless pursuit of negativity. As Giant Bomb transitions into a source of entertainment from a source of information, these two books would help him with two areas where he detracts from entertainment. Take solace, Alex: In the words of the Beatles, it's a fool who plays it cool while making his world a little smaller. Rejecting 99% of everything doesn't make you more interesting.

You might know this already, but there is a really cool short-story collection and a sequel that deal with this topic.

Both great books, cannot recommend them enought

When I was working on my doctoral degree, I took a class called Video Game Analysis. It was fun, but ended up being a load of work.

The book we used was The Game Design Reader: A Rules of Play Anthology. It's good, but very anthropology-dense, if you're into that kind of thing.

The woofing is probably because its a watergate joke not a gamergate joke but Austin expresses that even if they intended to make a watergate joke then they should be more aware about the gamergate stuff too. Concerning the reference there were 5 watergate burglars and the book about it is called Watergate Exposed, just like how toad is joking about Sufflegate Exposed

I know he likes Dead Wake by Erik Larson

And of course 10% Happier by Dan Harris

I think we may have talked about it before, so correct me if I'm wrong, but did you know that the Kase-san And Morning Glories OVA is getting an English Blu-Ray release in like 3 weeks? It apparently will be both dubbed and subbed.

I've never watched all of the series, so I'm biased for sure, I came to Dragon Ball from the manga when I was a kid (I'm like 2 weeks younger than Dan) and trying to watch the show is so unbelievably slow compared to the manga that I just can't get through it. I would recommend you read the manga personally. There was 42 books back when I was young, 1-16 was Dragonball, 17-42 was Z, they sell them 3 for 12$, can't go wrong with that, cheaper and faster than the Blurays, no fluff https://www.amazon.com/Dragon-Ball-3-1-Vol/dp/1421555646/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1517862383&sr=8-2&keywords=dragonball

I would love it to be this.

The Tetris graphic novel Jeff mentioned.

Huh, I just finished reading Singer's fictional take on WW3 - https://www.amazon.com/Ghost-Fleet-Novel-Next-World/dp/054470505X

It was an okay read.

The compact OED kinda blew my mind. Here is an unboxing I found for those curious https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYfHqaKp874

Every English word in one book, for the low price of $441.75

There's actually one called Norse Mythology.

Ummmmm deluxe edition!

https://www.amazon.com/Fame-Monster-Lady-Gaga/dp/B002QGUFWE

I would recommend checking out Age of Surveillance-Capitalism: The Fight for a Human Future at the New Frontier of Power.

It goes into detail about how companies use your data. Not Reddit specifically, but it's likely that many background checks will have any particularity spicy Reddit (or any other SM accounts they can tie you to) comments attached. You don't know what Reddit is selling.

Want to know more about Grand Canyon fatalities? I have a book recommendation for you.

Over the Edge: Death in Grand Canyon

I think it's called Europe's Tragedy: A History of the Thirty Years War. But I'm not sure because he didn't say an author, but he did say "a history" not "the history" which makes me think its that one.