Fireside Chats, Episode 57: A Sit Down With David Jaffe
Added 2018-10-03 16:00:02 +0000 UTCIt's only in recent years that the gaming industry has become louder, more vocal, and more visible. But in quieter times, David Jaffe led the charge when it came to what we today term "being a personality." Jaffe is most famous for being the driving force behind Twisted Metal (pardon the pun), and was the director and creative visionary behind the original God of War, too. These days, however, Mr. Jaffe lives a quieter and more subdued life. We got together in his hometown of San Diego for a candid chat about video games, video game development, and video game journalism, not to mention politics, spirituality, and much more. It turns out putting two guys well-known for speaking their minds in the same room is a good idea.
(You may notice that the audio quality is different than usual. This episode was recorded in a friend's studio using his equipment, and I'm grateful for that opportunity. -Colin)
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It's a valid question from my point of view! I have no idea how to stop my mind. It's tough.
Colin Moriarty
2019-01-08 23:51:57 +0000 UTCAll that's important is choosing a path and being consistent. Everything else is noise.
Colin Moriarty
2019-01-08 23:51:40 +0000 UTCThank you! I still can't imagine I'll ever be able to meditate, but we shall see.
Colin Moriarty
2019-01-08 23:51:21 +0000 UTCYeah, that's good on him, and there's a lot to respect about that, because that's a tougher road to take in the moment.
Colin Moriarty
2019-01-08 23:51:08 +0000 UTCThank you! That's incredibly high praise. I'm sure David will be back.
Colin Moriarty
2019-01-08 23:50:51 +0000 UTCThank you so much for taking the time to listen!
Colin Moriarty
2019-01-08 23:50:37 +0000 UTCLOL. Glad you enjoyed!
Colin Moriarty
2019-01-08 23:50:26 +0000 UTCWow! That was a great fucking episode. I absolutely love David Jaffe and you too Colin obviously :) Some parts of this discussion really got to me because anxious and hypochondriac are two words that really define me. It really made me laugh when you asked him "How do you calm your mind?" and he said with meditation and then you replied "Yeah, but hoow??" I've wondered that a lot too because my brain is always going at 100 miles an hour and even though I'd like to try meditation, I'm not sure I'd be really good at it!
Stephane Leduc
2018-11-09 21:37:38 +0000 UTCGreat episode. I don't choose sides; I just look at the facts and then ask questions. The opinion over load is messing with everyone's head- they are mixing what an opinion is and what is fact. It's quite sad. #colinwasright #jaffecoolguy
Erk-Prime
2018-10-15 23:17:37 +0000 UTCReally enjoyed this now I've had the time to listen to it. Seems an interesting guy. I meditate as well. Its a really good way to clear your head, but yeah, it takes work and patience. Its a good thing to have the ability to use during stressful times.
Peter Campbell
2018-10-15 11:48:24 +0000 UTCI really liked David Jaffe's approach when it came to the people he was working with. It's always sad when studios close and people lose their jobs, but at least David treated his employees and colleagues like adults and didn't make any promises he knew he couldn't keep. Thanks again for all of the great content, and keep up the good work!
Cody Manninen
2018-10-14 19:32:31 +0000 UTCI only just now listened to this. No joke, this was one of my favorite interviews of all time. Not just on Fireside chats, but in general. You were both completely honest, didn't hold back, talked about personal, hard hitting topics and made me understand where you both were coming from. This was truly fantastic. Before this interview, I didn't care about David Jaffe one way or the other, but now I'm a huge fan. What a great guy. Much respect to you both. Please do this again. Fantastic job.
Lockmort
2018-10-13 11:36:55 +0000 UTCWhat a great conversation. I could have listened to you two for hours. These really open and real discussions are relaxing and refreshing to listen to. Way to be and keep up the great work.
Felipe Delfin
2018-10-12 21:19:36 +0000 UTCThis was my first exposure to David Jaffe, the man, and what a real mother fucker. You should do a "Realest mother fuckers to in gaming" series.
Ryan Cook
2018-10-11 23:03:12 +0000 UTCThank you! That means a great deal.
Colin Moriarty
2018-10-11 22:54:32 +0000 UTCThank you! Me too. =)
Colin Moriarty
2018-10-11 22:54:25 +0000 UTCI suspect they will, one day.
Colin Moriarty
2018-10-11 22:54:18 +0000 UTCThank you so much. He was great, and I look forward to doing something with him again soon.
Colin Moriarty
2018-10-11 22:54:09 +0000 UTCFavorite fireside chats episode yet. Absolutely awesome conversation
John Geiger
2018-10-11 16:34:38 +0000 UTCOne of my favorite episodes. Love Jaffe
Brock Thomas Walsh
2018-10-11 16:23:42 +0000 UTCTwisted Metal is my all-time favorite series. The PS3 game was lots of fun but lacked what made me love the series, the single-player character stories. I really, really hope they bring back this franchise.
Tyler
2018-10-11 14:03:31 +0000 UTCFantastic episode. I really like how genuine David is. Its truly not all that often hearing someone openly say that their view on a subject can be incorrect and that he always has to open and honesty. Your podcasts truly shine when open minded individuals like this are on it. 👍
Michael Raymond
2018-10-11 12:26:06 +0000 UTCThank you! <3
Colin Moriarty
2018-10-10 18:14:35 +0000 UTCThank you! Yeah, I may have Steimer on again in the future. We'll see how it plays out.
Colin Moriarty
2018-10-10 18:14:30 +0000 UTCJust got round to listening to this. What a great fucking chat! Loved it! Thank you both
Niall Prendergast
2018-10-10 17:31:03 +0000 UTCLoved this episode Colin! David has always been such a great dude to me and with you interviewing him it just made my day that much better. Thank you! P.S I was wondering are you ever gonna have Stiemer on again? You guys did great back in the early days of fireside chats!
Cesar Solis
2018-10-09 15:29:18 +0000 UTCPerhaps you are right, but I truly feel that there are plenty of bad actors on both sides. As trite as it sounds, it's the extremes that are feeding one another. It ain't good.
Colin Moriarty
2018-10-09 06:49:27 +0000 UTCDavid asked a question and you seemed to also wonder Colin of "I just want to find out the truth and how could anyone else stand for anything else". The answer is so easy and it took me a long time to come to it. Its because a ton of people that control the narrative know that the evidence isn't enough but they keep pushing for it by being louder and louder. In this instance the democrats know the allegations aren't enough. They don't stand for people finding out the truth because they know the truth will make them look bad. Democrats just yell and yell that conservatives are just racist, homophobic, transphobic bigots but they know that isn't true, but yet what do the general population think? Just my two cents.
Tyler Bello
2018-10-08 23:25:56 +0000 UTCHi! Welcome! Sacred Symbols, KnockBack, and Fireside Chats have no video component, whether here on Patreon or publicly. Only Side Quest is a video show.
Colin Moriarty
2018-10-06 04:43:31 +0000 UTCThanks for listening! As for therapy, I dunno. Some people swear by it; others hate it. I'm just trying to keep an open mind. Perhaps the only way for you to find out is to just go?4
Colin Moriarty
2018-10-06 04:43:04 +0000 UTCDavid's a great guy, and he deserves all of the support he can muster on his new project!
Colin Moriarty
2018-10-06 04:42:31 +0000 UTCThank you! I will do my best. <3
Colin Moriarty
2018-10-06 04:42:10 +0000 UTCHello im new here but how do I find the video for the podcast? Is the early release audio only?
Aaron
2018-10-06 03:41:40 +0000 UTCAnother great conversation! Colin, your interviews are just the best. Also, I’ve thought about therapy before but I talk myself out of it or things start to get better and I don’t go. Would you still recommend? It sounds like you’ve felt the same way at points in your life. Thanks and keep up the great work! Love you, man.
Brandon Kirzeder
2018-10-05 22:58:32 +0000 UTCReally great episode. This episode really sums up why I've kept up with your work through the years. You've always seemed to be very honest and thoughtful whether you're talking about video games or something more personal. Never really followed Jaffe but I really enjoyed this. Gonna check him out. Not sexually. I mean maybe. Anyways.. Thank you. You the man.
Nader Aboulhosn
2018-10-05 19:06:05 +0000 UTCAh man, great episode! Its so much fun to listen to intelligent conversation. Keep it up.
Tom Wilkinson
2018-10-05 06:45:10 +0000 UTCThank you! We've had a great run on Fireside Chats recently, I agree. Glad it's resonating!
Colin Moriarty
2018-10-04 22:29:20 +0000 UTCThank you for your kind words, Corey! I appreciate your love and support.
Colin Moriarty
2018-10-04 22:28:59 +0000 UTCThank you so much for your support. Welcome!
Colin Moriarty
2018-10-04 22:28:46 +0000 UTCI became Patreon recently and the content that I managed to tap into with CLS is just amazing. Thanks for all your work Colin. Best regards from Poland.
tejotl
2018-10-04 17:49:59 +0000 UTCHey Colin, Ive been a long time fan and a new patron. I just wanted to say thank you for being you and giving us this amazing content of yours. You are an awesome and talented person, please never change. Much love and respect ❤️
Corey James
2018-10-04 17:39:22 +0000 UTCColin, I love this. I religiously listen to everything you do, and I've been really happy with the last couple of casts you've done. It seems like you're getting some good therapy from talking to really reasonable folks like Jaffe, Contri, and Whatsham. It really does my heart good to see you connecting with some genuine friends. Thanks for being you and for striving to be better.
Jason Stafford
2018-10-04 11:41:37 +0000 UTCThanks, Will! Glad you enjoyed it.
Colin Moriarty
2018-10-04 00:41:57 +0000 UTCYou're very welcome. Thank you for your support!
Colin Moriarty
2018-10-04 00:41:47 +0000 UTCThank you. <3
Colin Moriarty
2018-10-04 00:41:40 +0000 UTCThank you! I'm an open book to my audience, and happy to be that, as well.
Colin Moriarty
2018-10-04 00:41:34 +0000 UTCThank you so much.
Colin Moriarty
2018-10-04 00:41:17 +0000 UTCThank you for your kind words. I'm gonna keep the interesting guests coming! =)
Colin Moriarty
2018-10-04 00:41:10 +0000 UTCI'm glad that you're seeking the help you need (as am I!).
Colin Moriarty
2018-10-04 00:40:53 +0000 UTCThis fireside chat was absolutely fantastic. I respect the shit out of you both and you two deserve all the success in the world. Very candid, funny, and deep conversation. For sure one of my favorites!
Will Hahn
2018-10-04 00:20:33 +0000 UTCThis was awesome! Thanks for the great content!
Matthew Young
2018-10-03 23:29:33 +0000 UTCYou keep one upping yourself with these fireside chats, my friend.
Michael Miller
2018-10-03 23:14:02 +0000 UTCGod damn, this is up there for one of the best episodes of the show's run. Colin, as you continue to get these great guests and open up more and more, you're only gaining more fans. The die hards are here to stay and as more and more people hear you speak your mind on the world and yourself and the industry, I hope they wake the fuck up and realize that not everything they read on the internet is true. Thanks for always being honest, and I know he can't see this, but David show know how refreshing it is to hear someone like him make an appearance on a big podcast and speak the truth as well. Loved it.
Ian (616Entertainment)
2018-10-03 22:23:44 +0000 UTCAmazing episode Col. Loved every minute
Ryan Gorris
2018-10-03 21:00:19 +0000 UTCCongrats Colin, this was one of the most honest and inspirational conversations I have heard in a while. In fact last time I heard something this good it was at CLS. I hope you can bring more creatives to your podcast. For example, I would love to hear an honest conversation about “crunch time” (maybe someone from Telltale). As a VFX artist myself, Telltale’s story is a cautionary tale for all the creative industries. In fact my Industry had similar problems. Comes to mind the story of the film “Life of Pi” and the closing of VFX studio “rhythm and hues” and the lack of payed overtime in London, to name a few. Anyway, sorry for the long message, amazing work once again. Cheers from London. Hugo Guerra.
Hugo's Desk
2018-10-03 19:47:43 +0000 UTCI've mentioned it before but it's worth saying again. You're one of the reasons I went to therapy late last year. I deal with depression and anger and I was snapping at my wife all the time. I'm not cured or anything, but it has helped recognize a lot of problems in my life, and you were apart of that. So continue to put that message out there. It helps! Therapy helps. If someone is struggling... talk to someone, it could save your life!
Owen
2018-10-03 19:46:30 +0000 UTCThank you! I hope you enjoy the rest.
Colin Moriarty
2018-10-03 19:26:47 +0000 UTCMe too. He seems to be in a great space.
Colin Moriarty
2018-10-03 19:26:37 +0000 UTCHe's awesome. Would be fun to do something with him full-time.
Colin Moriarty
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Colin Moriarty
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Colin Moriarty
2018-10-03 19:25:59 +0000 UTCYou got it. Thanks for listening!
Colin Moriarty
2018-10-03 19:25:50 +0000 UTCLOL. Thanks for listening!
Colin Moriarty
2018-10-03 19:25:32 +0000 UTCThank you! Glad you enjoyed it.
Colin Moriarty
2018-10-03 19:25:22 +0000 UTCI think he/they would do things differently, if they were given a second shot.
Colin Moriarty
2018-10-03 19:25:13 +0000 UTCHe's good people.
Colin Moriarty
2018-10-03 19:24:54 +0000 UTC!!!
Colin Moriarty
2018-10-03 19:24:46 +0000 UTCI hope you enjoy!
Colin Moriarty
2018-10-03 19:24:34 +0000 UTCI made it through about 60% on my way to work and didn't want to stop listening once I got there. Great episode, Colin!
Jimmy Champane
2018-10-03 18:37:28 +0000 UTCGreat conversation. Nice hearing from Jaffe again, glad he's doing well
Tanner Brant
2018-10-03 18:23:57 +0000 UTCAbsolute gold. Love listening to Jaffe opposite you. One of my favorite of your interviews, he's such a dynamic interview.
Jason Bolla
2018-10-03 18:21:45 +0000 UTCI like Jaffe. He is a cool dude :)
Saulius Vekteris
2018-10-03 18:21:14 +0000 UTCY'all didn't even talk about killer robots. :(
There’s No I in LLC
2018-10-03 18:20:19 +0000 UTCAlways loved Jaffe and his outspoken nature. Good listen, thanks Colin!
Craig Carter
2018-10-03 18:16:04 +0000 UTCI went to a local comic-con last year and they had a professional game tester from PlayStation speak. He said his favorite person in the industry is Jaffe, he referred him as “Video Game Jesus”. Thanks for the great episode!
Jakeytar
2018-10-03 17:28:23 +0000 UTCWhat a great god damn show with a legend! Awesome. Also Supergirl is very hot.
Marcus Brown
2018-10-03 16:52:13 +0000 UTCI loved the premise and style of Drawn to Death and I was excited but it just didn’t turn out well. So I’ve been super curious what went wrong and what the development was like. Although the sort of hidden story in Drawn to Death about the kid was fucking genius and I loved it but it was locked away behind unsatisfactory gameplay imo
Tyson Williams
2018-10-03 16:40:45 +0000 UTCAlways liked this guy the handful of times I met him 🤙
Christopher Hopkins
2018-10-03 16:35:41 +0000 UTCVery excited about this one!
Marius Skarsem Pedersen
2018-10-03 16:18:27 +0000 UTCI was looking forward to this one since he tweeted about it a while ago! Can’t wait!
Jorge Pal
2018-10-03 16:02:04 +0000 UTC
