A New Initiative: A Podcast

So is there an update? Did we hit the 5,000?

Oh my gosh! Please yes, and hopefully you can have guests on the show!

Andrew Christensen

i'm 'm totally in. i think the length is great - for starters. if turns out it makes sense, you can always make it longer, and we'll be happy. but to make a longer show and then to decide to cut it.. harder. also - good luck!

Jacek Debowski

To throw my penny in the well: I support this project. You often have very well developed thoughts. I would enjoy listening to anything you have to say, in podcast form. Regarding the length, I vote to make it however long that you feel it needs to be for the week.

Prince Borutski

I really feel like you should do a 30 minute show. It's a nice juicy bite of content and not something that you are trying to rush through to fit something in 15 minutes.

Since I support you at the level that gives me audio files of each episode I treat your show already like a podcast. CLS is setup up for visuals to not be necessary as well. Either way more content that I can listen to? Yes, please.

BlueFields

Just make sure you're not overextending yourself when you find AWESOME new things to share with the community. As for the podcast.....you had me at "pod" <3

Lou & Rei Loper

Very good

Awesome that you hit 5000 patrons Colin. I've been catching up on the episodes lately and they are really good. Can't wait to hear about more than just politics and history from you.

Love this...cant wait!

Nicole Webb

This is very exciting, continue to be awesome man. It looks great on you.

Andy

Hey Colin, have you ever thought about appearing on or doing something with Pat Contri? I'd love to see you two discuss video games/movies/TV e.t.c.

James Ashmore

YASS!!

Cory Fowler

I think this totally makes sense for having to compartmentalize CLS. And having a podcast will be nice since there are way more opportunities for me to listen to autio than a video. I'm in.

Kyle Bardiau

This is one of those things that I never knew I wanted. Let's do this!

Chance McDaniel

Love the idea and I can't wait. I shrank my podcast list a bit just due to changing tastes and a CLS podcast would be a great addition.

DoubleDave

Yes. So much yes

Steen

This is wanted. I'm excited. Thank you.

Kenneth Koepnick

Fantastic idea Colin, as you have obviously seen in comments since CLS started, people want to hear your thoughts on a lot of different subjects. You are an effective off the cuff speaker, easy to listen to, and I'd imagine you will enjoy a couple good rants or other less scripted discussions. Can't wait to hear what you have to say, and the podcast format is awesome for folks like me that really can only watch/listen during commutes. Thank you for constantly thinking of new ways to expand and improve CLS!

Bryan Finck

I would LOVE this! I consume far more podcast content than YouTube. Despite being a day 1 supporter, I haven't been able to get to the majority of your content since I'm on the road a lot. Keep being you Colin, hope you catch you on a podcast service soon!

DaringOne

"The firs episode will be about video games". WHAT? Brother, you make a podcast just about video games and I will double my current pledge. I am starving for video game podcast that have someone as knowledgeable as you in it. I support you in all your new ventures but I would give anything for a CLS - Let's talk video games show.

Damian Castillo

Sounds like a brilliant idea. It's nice being able to talk about any topic that you want to, especially something that doesn't require tons of research like history or politics...Gaming (like Wolfenstein 2!), shows (Man in the High Castle), or whatever! No scripts, just whatever you're feeling at the moment.

Fred Bence

Yes yes yes yes yes

Alex Landry

My thoughts: 15 mins Random Thoughts + 5 mins weekly gaming Random Thoughts (maybe a 'Hot takes' - sports timer style - rant session w/weekly notes) That way you feel like you 'know' what you're getting but still don't know what to expect. 15 random fun, 5 random gaming guaranteed. Colin is still off-leash and can talk about anything, anytime and get crazy and creative, and the audience get CLS, THAT insanity & GAMING takes they all want. If Wayne Gretzky does a 20 min podcast, you want 5 mins for current hockey random thoughts. Sure, open w/15 mins of off-the-cuff,the Behind the scenes, off-ice, retired legend having fun with friends and loving life talk. But consider dropping a guaranteed 5 mins for random hockey thoughts you've had this week. No assignment. No exam. Just the things you've noticed this week while naturally enjoying the game you loved and once owned. In this scenario, Colin's Wayne Gretzky. Gaming is hockey. And we're the '17-'18 NHL fans who want to know what The Great One thinks of McDavid, and the season round by round, week by week, NHL stuff he notices. No gun to his head, no pressure, just enjoy the game on your own terms and share your random insights with us, fun, serious or silly. That's all we want. A legends perspective on modern times. And outside of 'hockey', hearing his awesome stories about hanging out with his partner in crime, and pets, and cool quirky friends, and random Santa Monica chess adventures? That's the 'Colin' stuff. That's the Seinfeld/Curbed meat of it all. That's the fix. Of course people will crave those 5 mins of gaming. It's rare these days from CM. The news would definitely create a temporary mushroom cloud of excitement from people. Absolutely. People can get gaming news from anyone, anywhere, 24/7. It doesn't matter. It's not the same. They like THIS deli. This is the one they want to have some soup at weekly. It's your deli, Colin. We're playing by your rules, your comfort zone, ect. If knowing the fact you make the best soup in the city makes you a little anxious with thoughts that the incredible demand for soup exceeds the mental will to supply, you simply say, 'No Soup For You! Come back, one year!' In closing my feedback would be: open the deli, Gretzky. Give them a guaranteed back 5 mins of random gaming thoughts that feel fun and natural to YOU on your terms, your style (that maintains flexibility) --AND-- have some kind of random audio late-night talk show lead up/main show w/You, Erin and Lola with random speakerphone guests like Ramon, ect. Chatting shit. Having a laugh. It seems like the best of both worlds without tied to anything or any label. The most freedom possible with the highest rate of financial success. Fin.

Aaron Treble

Do it!! Please do it!!!

John Burleson

YES

Kevin Diaz

Just in cause you need more input (which I am sure you don't at this point), I am very excited about this! And more importantly for you I think it will certainly help keep the sub numbers up! Thanks for all your work and thinking about us plebs ;)

Tristan

I'm signing up specifically for this. I'm one of those people you mentioned that listen to podcasts at 2x speed. I love the content though, and a 20 minute random topic from a favorite YouTuber is enough for me to pull a trigger and support. Here's hoping we get it above 5k consistently!

Isaac Cynova

I've been supporting you since day one on CLS and years prior on KF. I love the idea of you doing a video games/whatever else podcast, but it would suck to not get it because one month you only had 4,995 patreons. How about making it available to patrons at the $5 or $10 tier? I'd totally give you another $5 a month to hear your thoughts on the video game industry. I don't know...it's just a thought...

Dennis Parker

Holy f I want this! And just as a compliment to the side, I do have lots of content that I consume but I'd rather listen to a 3 hour podcast from u than anything else

Avi

This made me re-pledge. Good luck!

Yair Shafir

Sounds Awesome.

Cameron Paterson

Oh dang I just read 101 comments on a thread, that's a first. I'm with everybody else, thank you Colin.

four24twenty

Very excited for this. I miss hearing Colin's thoughts on random topics so this will be a nice addition to the politics and history focus.

Throw7

Yes this is what I want! Podcasts podcasts podcasts!

Nick Jensen

holy hell

Chad Lewis

Man... My money doesn't help this endeavor. What has the world come to?

Cody Mahoney

Yes sir!!!

I love this idea! I really can't get enough of listening to your stupid voice! 😘 If this happens, please do a Lola episode. My dogs are the loves of my life, so I'd love to hear you talk about your sweet girl.

Jason Kelley

This is an excellent idea. I've always enjoyed your historical and political discourse, but, as I'm sure most here can relate to: i miss your views on everything else too. You're a much funnier man than I think you realize, and your standard CLS topics don't really (and understandably) put the spotlight on that aspect of you, so im stoked for Random Thoughts!

Joseph Marzola

This is awesome to hear!

NuFlash

This is something I've been hoping would happen. The tangents on random topics in the past have been some of your best conversation starters. To echo a previous comment - please don't restrict yourself to 20 min if the topic is something you are truly passionate about

Chris B

called it!

Yes! Really looking forward to this. I always loved hearing your take on random things on the GameOverGreggy show. Can't wait :D

Jon Cordeiro

Perfectly fantastic!!!! 👍🏻❤️

BettyAnn Moriarty

Love this idea!! Also, like many have already noted, please don't feel the need to lock yourself into a time limit per episode. Take all the time you need.

Jeff Pollard

A recent topic on KF was about your passion becoming your job; do you ever worry that you'll get burnt out on your passion for politics and history now that you do it for a living? Many of my teachers in highschool wanted me to pursue art in university because I was good at it, but I opted for STEM fields and wound up working as a nuclear medicine technologist. Now I have a job I enjoy, pays reasonably well, and my passion for art remains unblemished.

Marty Blois

Hooray! So excited for this, I think it's a great addition and will round out the CLS staple nicely. I love the way the show has progressed and the topics you've covered, but I would be lying if I said I didn't crave the old "what's the best vegetable" chats now and then. Looking forward to the first few episodes when you get there, and continue to be a very happy member of the CLS community :)

Caera Bradshaw

Fantastic move Colin! All the content so far has been great, love it, and it keeps getting better, For me, a podcast on the ad-hoc topics that are interesting and some may deem " hot topics" withing society is the small hole that CLS hasnt filled for me yet so I am looking forward to this with bated breath! Where can we submit topics?! Niall

Niall Prendergast

I am really pumped for this new content. I have a long commute each day and I am always looking for podcasts to listen to. There are a lot of podcast out in the wild, but so few are produced by people who are actually any good at it.

Brian Fuller

You have my support. Hoping for a little of that "Conversation with Colin" flair.

I like the idea of keeping it shortish (think bill burr's show) but don't be afraid to go long if you're feeling a certain subject/topic. I was hoping this would happen

Michael Morris

Yes!! I've been missing the "event horizon" in my random topics podcast lineup. I'm really looking forward to it. Going to share this with several friends! 🍆

David Mann

Do we want this? The answer is a resounding yes. I have much more time to devote to a podcast and save my YouTube viewing time for your show. This will allow me to allocate the time needed to your long-form content.

This is a great idea. While we are all here for the history and politics chat, many of us could listen to you talk about anything, and it seems a shame just to confine yourself exclusively to those two topics. Just look at the success of Conversation with Colin and how loved that show is.

⬆️THIS!!

Christopher Lee

This is fucking fantastic. GREAT IDEA COLIN. <3

Oakley Waldron

Fantastic idea Colin. Looking forward to the podcast

Heya Colin, I wanted to get into your podcast and start listening on an episode. Do you have a past episode where you talk in depth about healthcare, I'd be curious what your thoughts are on this subject since it's the subject of a lot of controversy lately :P

ConeZone

Hey Colin first i want to say that this is a fantastic idea and something that I've really hoped you would have time for at some point. I know you're only thinking about 20 minute episodes, and that's fine, but please please please, if you have a lot to say on a subjext, please don't cut yourself off short just to wrap up the 20 minutes. Let the episode go for an hour if that's what it takes to get everything said. I know we have other stuff to listen to as well, but I will be putting your podcast as first priority so don't worry about that. Really excited about this!

Jake Watson

Very excited about the prospect of hearing you talk about games again. I'm from Canada, and while I do find American history and politics interesting from time to time, it's just not a very high priority for me. I loved your perspective on the games industry and I greatly miss it. I hope we can see more of it in the future. Pledging now what I can.

Tyson Villeneuve

I'm in! Let's do it!

Justin O'Reilly

I'm all for this and I really hope we can hit this goal, more Colin in my ear holes is never a bad thing.

I'm so excited for this. The only other thing I could possibly ask for is for you to have guests sometimes. I loved the off script convo's that always happened at IGN / KF. I know nothing will be Colin & Greg Live again, but you're a natural and really good at keeping the convo going and keeping it interesting. I'd love for you to have someone to bounce funny comments off of, or have a little debate about something with. But I'm so pumped to hear you speak about games, or just random non political topics again as well. Keep it up Colin!

I love it. I've been talking about this with Tanya for the last month. Even a low quality recording from your iPhone like Bill Burr would be cool. Football season is coming up and I know you have plenty to share on the topic. Thanks and keep kicking ass!

Michael Renner

I'm super excited to see CLS grow as a brand and encompass even more varied content. Good luck in this next goal Colin.

Totally in with that idea Colin, will be nice to hear your opinions on more casual and potentially less weighty topics. I will look forward to the first episode, as I do all the other content. Glad the first will be about video games too, I'm about halfway through mad max which had been in my back catalogue on your recommendation, and it is a criminally under rated game. Peace out ✌

Great idea. Can't wait.

Brett Rapp

The podcast idea sound really awesome can't wait to hear it!

Kevin Almanzar

Looking forward to it.

Brian Fagan

I think people are over-hyping just how much video game coverage we'll get out of this, but nonetheless, I am very excited. That said, I'm a little skeptical of Colin saying the podcasts will go out early to patreon supporters. It's not a big deal, but I specifically remember Colin saying nothing would go out early in his initial video about CLS. I hope this isn't a sign of Colin doubling back on his promises. Regardless, couldn't be happier to hear more off the cuff Colin.

Brilliant idea man. I LOVE history, but I have followed you since freakin' Gamefaq's so I love your video game opinions as well. Especially with the new Call of Duty and Wolfenstein games coming out and your thoughts on the history and alternate history. Great Idea.

Alex Ball

I basically subbed to Kinda Funny for Colin's input, so a Colin-only podcast sounds perfect. Great idea!

Ryan Hart

Yes, your voice in video games is needed. Even if only from time to time.

Love the idea, but are you going to have guests? I'll be honest... I love your solo work, but I truly believe that you shine brightest when you are having an active discourse rather than a solo lecture. And today's world needs people that not only know their shit, but know how to communicate that knowledge to others that may not agree with them. That's where your true expertise lies, and I honestly believe that's the future of CLS. Just my opinion.

Christopher Buck

I'm totally on board

Jeshua Anderson

I really like your content, So i'll definitively stay, keep up the good work!

Read this and immediately became a Patron. Long overdue. But I've always learned something from the content and the icing on the cake was hearing Jack Conte and his handling of a tough situation. Seeing his interview on the Rubin Report sealed the deal for me.

Andy Jaeger

Great idea. Podcasts have become my new favorite way to learn because I can listen while driving, cooking, playing a mindless game, etc., and continuing to learn is what this is all

I like this idea! Count me (staying) in!

The Hemingway approach: concise and pithy! Good call.

Aaron

Sounds amazing!!

LE

Can't wait to hear your thoughts on topics over other sorts as well! I believe there's a desire for that no matter the medium.

Luke Spencer

Colin talking about video games. My life is complete once more. Your voice on my favourite hobby. Perfect!

Awesome idea, totally in. Love seeing you constantly trying to improve and expand CLS, keep it up

Seth Eden

I'm in.

A Podcast would be great. Just one more thing to look forward to each week. Lately the only podcast that i've been listening to is JRE.

Tim Rutledge

I'm stoked for this. Please do it. That's my input for now, haha.

Drew Packard

THERE IS A DEMAND!!! THERE IS SOOOO MUCHHH DEMAND!!!!! THANK YOU

Chris Nelson

YES!!!!!!! When does the healing begin?

Joe Nace

At first as I was reading this, I was sort of annoyed that the podcasts would be only ~20 minutes in length. But as I thought more about it, I have about 10 podcasts a week that I want to get to that take up over an hour of my time each, so a sort but sweet podcast is just what the doctor ordered. You're the best, Col! Keep doing what you're doing!

WalkinTalkinStephenHawkin

Sweet! When do you start? I already listen to more episodes of CLS than I watch so I'm definitely excited for this. Edit: Sorry, I see now. Only once you hit 5000+. Hopefully that will be soon.

JTDPR

Glad to hear this is happening, Colin. Been listening to old Colin and Greg Lives at work because I missed your comedy.

Corey Sonier

Colin YES!!! This is perfect and exactly what I've been waiting for. CLS up to this point has been nothing short of fantastic but I miss your insight on video games, and various random topics. (GOG style). 100% support this.

I missed Colin's insight on games. Love the idea. It's gonna let Colin go back to his podcast roots. It's what I loved him for, so getting both CLS and more podcasts is exciting.

You just got yourself a new patron

Man, I know it's not your intention at this time, but if you decide at some time to do even a bi weekly video game podcast you would eclipse that 5k count very easily. Keep up the good work.

Yes!!!

Sam

I can agree with this idea. Sounds like a good 20min. I'm in

Dustin Kline

Yeah great point Nicholas, I could see where Colin's podcast would have similar vibes to the Directs Rubin does. Colin's would be longer obviously but yeah, "I'm feelin' it"

Awesome idea. Dave Rubin does a similar thing with his Direct Message videos and I always enjoy those. Really connects with the audience.

Nicholas Swanson

HEY COLIN! Great Idea. I would for sure listen to that. Slightly confused on what you would do if we don't get the 5000 people. Would there be no podcasts the following month? Or just less than 4? Sorry if I glossed over that part. Thanks again.

This sounds amazing! Can't wait, Colin!

John Polk

Exciting! You just got a new sub sir. I'll sign up after work today. Can't wait for the new content.

Dustin Shaneyfelt

I'm definitely looking forward to this. I love that you've re found your niche in history and politics, but I feel like you're so much more well rounded than that. Can't wait to hear you talk about other stuff again!

Colin, I can tell you undoubtedly that there is an extremely high demand for this type of content. Your previous podcasting projects that involved video games and other random topics were always insightful and entertaining. My only concern is that four 20-minute episodes a month simply won't be enough to satiate us! Keep to the great work ;)

Scott Rabideau

For the record, I would definitely listen to a 120 min podcast from you, Colin. Definitely looking forward to your future and what you have in store for us!

Chance Carter @itsperchance

Looking forward to this Colin, and yes we all need a podcast by our boy Colin M. I think this'll be a perfect addition to the overall package/experience that is CLS. If it matters I'd like an episode about sports and what they mean to you, favorite teams...baseball, which I've never heard you talk about etc. I will continue to support you for as long as I can.

Gustavo

Random musings from Colin on a daily basis with a chance of video game discussion? I might just bump my Patreon pledge up a bit.

Joey Rawlings

I would listen to this sort of thing all day.

<3

Would humbly like to recommend the title "A Conversation With Colin's Last Stand"

Great idea, looking forward to the first episode!

James Schubert

Would love this! I'm a daily podcast listener so adding video game and other random topics would be fantastic.

Ryan Diamond

Awesome! Can't wait for this to happen.

Ethan Voce

While I love and appreciate what CLS is now, I do miss your random musings about anything and everything else outside of politics and history. By all means, please grow this idea out! :)

Colin, So happy to hear about this! The fact that the first ep will be about video games is the icing on the cake. You're attention and care towards your audience has been incredible and even though I haven't completely been loving the show (not really into history and politics) I love being able to support you and watch this grow. What a great way to keep people around and continue to create special content. You are awesome, Colin. I look forward to adding this to my podcast library and look forward to seeing this (and hopefully the occasional video game stuff) in the future! -James P.S. If I don't hear your opinion on the Last of Us 2 whenever that finally comes around I might die. Your review of that introduced me to that game (favorite of all time) and to you and your work.

Any chance we get a little preview available prior to the 5k sub count?

Owen

There's definitely demand for it! Just a little confused with how it will work, only on podcast services meaning no video? Only avaible for $5 patreons?

There's definitely demand for it as this sounds like a great addition to my weekly podcast rotation!

Mario Miranda

There definitely is demand for more outside of politics. Especially for people outside of America. I can't wait to listen to these podcasts. You've made an already happy subscriber even more happy.

James Ashmore

You mentioned video games. You are definitely getting to 5000 haha.

David McKinstry

You had me at video games.

Steven Camilo

Yes! This is a perfect addition to CLS. I can't wait. Congrats on all your success.

Brian the Witcher

Fuck yes!!

BurpleMan

Would love podcasts it's literally all I listen to at work, Rogan, Rubin, Nerdist, etc etc etc

Christopher Hopkins

I'll sub.

Will Curry

Yes. Yes there is demand. I DEMAND! GIMME

FootLover69

And yes there is demand. Me. Give it to me big daddy.

Joey Andrzejczyk

YAAAASSSSS. I WANT IT NOW!!!! 😍😍🤤🤤🤤

Joey Andrzejczyk