KnockBack, Episode 53: A Retrospective's Retrospective
Added 2019-02-14 17:01:00 +0000 UTCWhen we launched KnockBack, we didn't know what to expect. We had this idea to do a nostalgic, retro-driven podcast, but nothing was set in stone, and Dagan had never co-hosted a show before, so we had no idea how it'd turn out, or if anyone would like it. The end result, though, has been extraordinary. KnockBack is a passion project for us -- the Brothers Moriarty -- and convening every couple of months to record a handful of episodes is a highlight for both of us on our respective calendars. But, more than that, it has become thousands of people's favorite CLS show, with a hardcore, thoughtful, and connected community. Watching as more and more people find their way to our podcast (last month was its biggest month ever!) is the definition of gratifying. So as we move into Year Two, we first thought we'd reflect a bit on Year One, and reminisce about our own journey tapping into our memories like we never have before.
Comments
My two-cents: I’ve never been upset with a lengthy pod from you guys. Honestly, the longer they are the better. Definitely looking forward to the Moriarty 4. Please please please do an Interstellar topic! Heard you mention it several times thus far. Watching it right now as a matter of fact :)
Jose Garcia
2019-03-02 14:11:41 +0000 UTCThank you. <3
Colin Moriarty
2019-02-27 22:30:56 +0000 UTCThe merch conversation is actively happening, so stay tuned.
Colin Moriarty
2019-02-27 22:30:50 +0000 UTCGreat to hear! We're working on making that a reality.
Colin Moriarty
2019-02-27 22:30:38 +0000 UTCKnockBack really is one of the best podcasts out there.
Michael Miller
2019-02-21 21:51:55 +0000 UTCFinally got around to listening to this, and my main take away for me is; HOW MUCH we all want some OG Dagan artwork on merch.
Andrew Christensen
2019-02-20 18:59:19 +0000 UTCColin I’m glad you’re going to have an episode with all the moriarty siblings, I think that would be really cool and was actually the only thing I had said I’d like to see on the show
John Lynch
2019-02-20 18:47:06 +0000 UTCTouche
Daniel Schiffer
2019-02-20 12:49:10 +0000 UTCBut we're two handsome brothers that go to a largely empty diner at 2 in the morning. =D
Colin Moriarty
2019-02-19 22:45:32 +0000 UTCI'm working on it! It's a glacial process.
Colin Moriarty
2019-02-19 22:45:11 +0000 UTCIt's a shame about your Dad's episode but this was an awesome look at the last year in review. I love this developing waitress character. I will say that when I worked in service / retail its like I had a capacity for remembering 10 faces. And the new one replaced the 10th. I didn't recognise any return customers. Its almost like our brains are programmed that way. In fact there were only a few non-regular customers I remember simply because of a memorable experience with them.
Daniel Schiffer
2019-02-19 07:10:13 +0000 UTCHappy to hear about the Merch and Stickers. I legit hate buying clothes but there is nothing I want more then some CLS shirts! Love the sticker idea as well!
Luke
2019-02-19 04:16:38 +0000 UTCDon’t worry Colin. Once the inevitable happens and CLS turns into DLS I’ll still tune in for your segments. 😆
2019-02-17 21:31:34 +0000 UTC
Thanks! We worked it out so it'd sound great. Now we know we can do it if we have to.
Colin Moriarty
2019-02-17 21:23:10 +0000 UTCI wish he'd just own his greatness! LOL. Thank you for your support. Glad to be here for you!
Colin Moriarty
2019-02-17 21:22:54 +0000 UTCHe's excellent, and if he's as good as I am now, then he'll be far better than I am before long. I've been podcasting for more than a decade, professionally. LOL.
Colin Moriarty
2019-02-17 21:22:32 +0000 UTCJust wanted to chime in and say that recording this remotely is indistinguishable from your recordings in person. If you had not mentioned it I would have never noticed. I know you guys want to maintain a standard of quality but whatever set up you used here is just as good!
Koray Savas
2019-02-17 18:54:14 +0000 UTCYou did a good job with those boys momma Moriarty!!! Bravo!!😊
2019-02-17 14:48:03 +0000 UTC
I agree - it works beautifully!Dagan’s amazing and the boys talents compliment’ each other. They’re tremendously gifted on their own...and together - just incredible! 😉💞
BettyAnn Moriarty
2019-02-17 13:23:58 +0000 UTCJust wanted to say, Colin was Right. Dagan is too modest with his skills, Truly Dagan you are killing it on the Mic. As an adult that has watched animation and anime for most of my life it refreshing to hear someone who has so much passion and knowledge about the subjects. Also a lot of topics covered in the last yr have been things that brought great joy in previous times and It has been awesome to reflect myself while also hearing your guys experience too.Celebrating 12 months of being on/a Patreon right along with the show. All the best Brett G
Brett Gomolka
2019-02-16 23:35:27 +0000 UTCI was honestly mildly worried to start listening to this series because the cynical side of my head thought maybe you were just bringing Dagan in because he’s your brother and he wouldn’t be a talented podcaster like you. Obviously I didn’t need to worry about that. Dagan’s communication skills rival your own! He’s a fantastic talker.
2019-02-16 20:31:38 +0000 UTC
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BettyAnn Moriarty
2019-02-15 23:56:01 +0000 UTCWell, we're glad to keep you company. Thanks for listening!
Colin Moriarty
2019-02-15 23:01:40 +0000 UTCThank you, Christian!
Colin Moriarty
2019-02-15 23:01:28 +0000 UTCMost excellent.
Colin Moriarty
2019-02-15 23:01:20 +0000 UTCDustin turned around the edit quickly, so my assumption is that it wasn't that big of a deal. Really, we just want to have an excuse to hang out.
Colin Moriarty
2019-02-15 23:01:11 +0000 UTCThanks ma! Love you!
Colin Moriarty
2019-02-15 23:00:52 +0000 UTCYeah, that's fair, although I don't think we really even intend on referencing the turnover.
Colin Moriarty
2019-02-15 23:00:42 +0000 UTCThank you! We'd like to try and find the time to do more Let's Plays, for sure.
Colin Moriarty
2019-02-15 23:00:03 +0000 UTCThank you! I hope you enjoy, when you finally get around to it.
Colin Moriarty
2019-02-15 22:59:50 +0000 UTCDon't tempt fate.
Colin Moriarty
2019-02-15 22:58:38 +0000 UTC<3
Colin Moriarty
2019-02-15 22:58:30 +0000 UTCThank you!
Colin Moriarty
2019-02-15 22:58:23 +0000 UTCThank you. <3
Colin Moriarty
2019-02-15 22:58:05 +0000 UTCI'll see what I can do.
Colin Moriarty
2019-02-15 22:57:56 +0000 UTCThank you, Kyle! We appreciate you.
Colin Moriarty
2019-02-15 22:57:44 +0000 UTCThank you! We do our best to keep things pleasant. =)
Colin Moriarty
2019-02-15 22:57:33 +0000 UTCHe's remained quite consistent. =)
Colin Moriarty
2019-02-15 22:57:21 +0000 UTCCongratulations on your first season of knockback , I have a new job which has now extended my travel time on the road by 2 hours which at first I wasn't too ecstatic about but I'm now able to keep up with all your shows daily which is awsome ! Look forward too season two and more of dagans dad jokes ;-)
Matthew Perry
2019-02-15 21:13:39 +0000 UTCWell done guys on the first Season of Knockback. You absolutely deserve the praise being sent your way. The show is very special and I still feel proud to have contributed a question on an early episode. It’s gone from strength to strength since then and continues to be a highlight of my week. I can’t wait to hear more. All the very best for 2019 and Season 2!
Christian Doolan
2019-02-15 20:24:13 +0000 UTCI’m super hungover at my desk and this is giving me reason to not fall asleep
Andy Reno
2019-02-15 18:15:26 +0000 UTCGreat episode! I don't know how much more work it was to edit, if recording in two different locations made much of a difference, but to me it didn't affect the quality of the podcast. The flow and rapport is just as good as all the other episodes. Obviously it's more fun for you two when you're in the same room.
Daniel
2019-02-15 17:09:17 +0000 UTCSo wonderfully done. I love seeing/hearing you working together. You share such an obvious mutual respect and love for one another, that it just works perfectly. Congratulations on your first anniversary of KnockBack! I can’t wait for more. And more. And more... 😘😘👏🏻👍🏻❤️❤️
BettyAnn Moriarty
2019-02-15 15:59:35 +0000 UTCMe too. ... it’s definitely going to be wonderful! 😉❤️❤️❤️❤️
BettyAnn Moriarty
2019-02-15 15:54:31 +0000 UTC👍🏻👏🏻 yes... yes... 😉❤️
BettyAnn Moriarty
2019-02-15 15:52:08 +0000 UTCIt’s a beautiful name, right?! 💞
BettyAnn Moriarty
2019-02-15 15:51:22 +0000 UTC👍🏻😉
BettyAnn Moriarty
2019-02-15 15:50:25 +0000 UTCGreat episode and congrats on a great year. One minor thing that I'd suggest is to replace "Season 2" as "Year 2". You already separate the different recordings as 'waves', which have no reference in regards to a certain time period. Describing podcasts in the 2nd year as "Season 2" sounds disjointed to me when thinking in terms of time. My understanding of seasons from a calendar point of view is every 3 months, and as a gamer can vary from 1 month to 3 months.
Joey Rawlings
2019-02-15 13:47:59 +0000 UTCWanted to 2nd this. Either Dustin is an editing genius or that back and forth between Colin and Dagan have a natural cadence, even over digital means.
Joey Rawlings
2019-02-15 13:27:25 +0000 UTCI am very much looking forward to the two of you podcasting with your sisters.
Kevin Sullivan
2019-02-15 13:09:09 +0000 UTCMan, if you hadn't told me you guys were in separate locations, I'd never had known.
Jason Stafford
2019-02-15 10:56:13 +0000 UTCFavorite podcast Colin. I also have been following you since IGN/Kinda Funny, so you’re just awesome. 🙂 I would like to see you & Dagan do let’s-plays of your favorite retro games. An Altered Beast / Sonic 1 playthrough will be pure comedy.
Brandon Soto
2019-02-15 09:14:26 +0000 UTCAwesome man, I’m almost all the way caught up. Stoked to hear this one!
Gage Lamp
2019-02-15 05:58:31 +0000 UTCCLS kinda makes me think of Megadeth and Metallica, Dave gets kicked out of the band, and eventually we end up with two great bands that would not have existed otherwise. Same thing with Colin leaving kinda funny, painful at the time for all involved I am sure, but look what that created.
Ryan Murdoch
2019-02-15 01:28:12 +0000 UTCHave you ever talked about Dagans name?, its totally seems like a final fantasy character name. Also, KnockBack is the best!
Ryan Murdoch
2019-02-14 23:45:01 +0000 UTCIn one year, I expect a retrospective of this retrospective. A retrospective of the retrospective on retrospective.
David Graham
2019-02-14 22:59:12 +0000 UTC♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Marcus Brown
2019-02-14 22:33:00 +0000 UTCSuch a great listen...I love this show and you guys are the best. Made my day!
Jeremy Cochran
2019-02-14 21:02:14 +0000 UTCFun fact --- when you are telling stories of your past, I envision those said activities happening in a house, backyard, and neighborhood exactly like the one I grew up in, just this one your house. So the hole you have to dig up in your old backyard, I know where you hid it in my head. Storytelling and the imagination at it's finest!
Kenny Gutzler
2019-02-14 20:18:37 +0000 UTCGreat show as always!
Keith W
2019-02-14 20:07:34 +0000 UTCIf the audio of the dad episode is entirely lost to the digital realm, would you kindly have him appear as Roy Campbell in the Metal Gear Solid style recovery of the Bram Stoker VHS.
2019-02-14 19:21:19 +0000 UTCThis is so awesome! So happy for you guys. You're doing seriously amazing work that really makes my days so much better. Thank you Colin and Dagan!
Kyle Goodrich
2019-02-14 18:42:40 +0000 UTCYou know what I love about KnockBack? The focus on positivity. With all the crap that's happening in the world, it feels so damn good to listen to the two of you talking about things you love. It really brings a smile to my face. Keep up the fantastic work!
Marius Skarsem Pedersen
2019-02-14 17:59:49 +0000 UTCLove the thumbnail! Dagan looks like he hasn’t changed much over the years lol.
Craig Carter
2019-02-14 17:54:14 +0000 UTC
