http://www.thesteamcast.com en-us © Steamcast A podcast all about Valve and the community Sam, Saurabh, Brad Sam, Saurabh and Brad discuss Valve, their games, and most importantly, the community and their discussions in the Steam Users' Forums. Steamcast is a podcast focusing on topics surrounding Valve, their products and their services. The core of the show focuses around several community discussions in the Steam Users' Forums. Highlighting key arguments and ideas seen in the forum, the ideas and debates are extended through the show. One topic is chosen from the Half-Life 2: Episode 2 forum, the Team Fortress 2 forum and the Left 4 Dead (and Left 4 Dead 2) forum. The discussions generally revolve around threads with an outstanding quality of its communication of ideas, ongoing argument reliability and general maturity of the idea presented. Sam, Saurabh and Brad discuss Valve, their games, and most importantly, the community and their discussions in the Steam Users' Forums. Sam Kindler sam@flamov.com Steamcast With a whole bunch of news to catch up on, we catch up on a whole bunch of news. With a whole bunch of news to catch up on, we catch up on a whole bunch of news. http://www.thesteamcast.com/episodes/32/steamcast_episode32.m4a Sat, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 01:07:52 Steam, Steampowered, Steam Powered, Valve, Video Games, Computer Games, Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2 Episode 1, Half-Life 2: Episode 2, Half-Life 2: Episode 3, Team Fortress 2, Left 4 Dead, Left 4 Dead 2 Steamcast Part 3 of 3. We catch up on old news, as usual, and talk about E3. We're also joined by surfrock22 from the forums. Part 3 of 3. We catch up on old news, as usual, and talk about E3. We're also joined by surfrock22 from the forums. http://www.thesteamcast.com/episodes/31/steamcast_episode31.m4a Sat, 24 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 00:59:12 Steam, Steampowered, Steam Powered, Valve, Video Games, Computer Games, Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2 Episode 1, Half-Life 2: Episode 2, Half-Life 2: Episode 3, Team Fortress 2, Left 4 Dead, Left 4 Dead 2 Steamcast Part 2 of 3. We catch up on old news, as usual, and talk about E3. Part 2 of 3. We catch up on old news, as usual, and talk about E3. http://www.thesteamcast.com/episodes/30/steamcast_episode30.m4a Wed, 4 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 00:49:41 Steam, Steampowered, Steam Powered, Valve, Video Games, Computer Games, Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2 Episode 1, Half-Life 2: Episode 2, Half-Life 2: Episode 3, Team Fortress 2, Left 4 Dead, Left 4 Dead 2 Steamcast Part 1 of 3. We catch up on old news, as usual, and talk about E3. Part 1 of 3. We catch up on old news, as usual, and talk about E3. http://www.thesteamcast.com/episodes/29/steamcast_episode29.m4a Wed, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 00:47:27 Steam, Steampowered, Steam Powered, Valve, Video Games, Computer Games, Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2 Episode 1, Half-Life 2: Episode 2, Half-Life 2: Episode 3, Team Fortress 2, Left 4 Dead, Left 4 Dead 2 Steamcast In this episode Sam and Brad discuss everything about the television show Lost. In this episode Sam and Brad discuss everything about the television show Lost. http://www.thesteamcast.com/episodes/28/steamcast_episode28.m4a Wed, 6 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 01:33:44 Steam, Steampowered, Steam Powered, Valve, Video Games, Computer Games, Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2 Episode 1, Half-Life 2: Episode 2, Half-Life 2: Episode 3, Team Fortress 2, Left 4 Dead, Left 4 Dead 2 Steamcast This week DJ Bradely-D-Diddles, DJ Spitfire and DJ Flamov cover the latest news and other topics such as Steam on Mac to the Counter-Strike update. This week DJ Bradely-D-Diddles, DJ Spitfire and DJ Flamov cover the latest news and other topics such as Steam on Mac to the Counter-Strike update. http://www.thesteamcast.com/episodes/27/steamcast_episode27.m4a Wed, 4 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 01:14:06 Steam, Steampowered, Steam Powered, Valve, Video Games, Computer Games, Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2 Episode 1, Half-Life 2: Episode 2, Half-Life 2: Episode 3, Team Fortress 2, Left 4 Dead, Left 4 Dead 2 Steamcast With a new recording method by our sides, we go over the usual and somehow end up discussing 'The Passing' DLC for Left 4 Dead 2. With a new recording method by our sides, we go over the usual and somehow end up discussing 'The Passing' DLC for Left 4 Dead 2. http://www.thesteamcast.com/episodes/26/steamcast_episode26.m4a Wed, 8 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 01:22:15 Steam, Steampowered, Steam Powered, Valve, Video Games, Computer Games, Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2 Episode 1, Half-Life 2: Episode 2, Half-Life 2: Episode 3, Team Fortress 2, Left 4 Dead, Left 4 Dead 2 Steamcast In this episode Sam and Saurabh clean out their sacks... of lovely community emails! In this episode Sam and Saurabh clean out their sacks... of lovely community emails! http://www.thesteamcast.com/episodes/25/steamcast_episode25.m4a Wed, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT 00:42:26 Steam, Steampowered, Steam Powered, Valve, Video Games, Computer Games, Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2 Episode 1, Half-Life 2: Episode 2, Half-Life 2: Episode 3, Team Fortress 2, Left 4 Dead, Left 4 Dead 2 Steamcast The Steamcast heroes battle the evil forces of news and community feedback in this epic tale of discussion and debate. The Steamcast heroes battle the evil forces of news and community feedback in this epic tale of discussion and debate. http://www.thesteamcast.com/episodes/24/steamcast_episode24.m4a Wed, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT 01:05:27 Steam, Steampowered, Steam Powered, Valve, Video Games, Computer Games, Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2 Episode 1, Half-Life 2: Episode 2, Half-Life 2: Episode 3, Team Fortress 2, Left 4 Dead, Left 4 Dead 2 Steamcast In what was probably the biggest week of Valve-related news, we cover it all from top to bottom as well as the usual fan mail and some threads from the forums. In what was probably the biggest week of Valve-related news, we cover it all from top to bottom as well as the usual fan mail and some threads from the forums. http://www.thesteamcast.com/episodes/23/steamcast_episode23.m4a Wed, 1 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT 00:58:59 Steam, Steampowered, Steam Powered, Valve, Video Games, Computer Games, Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2 Episode 1, Half-Life 2: Episode 2, Half-Life 2: Episode 3, Team Fortress 2, Left 4 Dead, Left 4 Dead 2 Steamcast Part 2 of 2. We discuss the recently announced game from Valve, Portal 2, as well as new information regarding The Passing DLC for Left 4 Dead 2. In addition, we go over some fan mail and news. Part 2 of 2. We discuss the recently announced game from Valve, Portal 2, as well as new information regarding The Passing DLC for Left 4 Dead 2. In addition, we go over some fan mail and news. http://www.thesteamcast.com/episodes/22/steamcast_episode22.m4a Wed, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 01:13:54 Steam, Steampowered, Steam Powered, Valve, Video Games, Computer Games, Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2 Episode 1, Half-Life 2: Episode 2, Half-Life 2: Episode 3, Team Fortress 2, Left 4 Dead, Left 4 Dead 2 Steamcast Part 1 of 2. We discuss the recently announced game from Valve, Portal 2, as well as new information regarding The Passing DLC for Left 4 Dead 2. In addition, we go over some fan mail and news. Part 1 of 2. We discuss the recently announced game from Valve, Portal 2, as well as new information regarding The Passing DLC for Left 4 Dead 2. In addition, we go over some fan mail and news. http://www.thesteamcast.com/episodes/21/steamcast_episode21.m4a Wed, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 01:10:37 Steam, Steampowered, Steam Powered, Valve, Video Games, Computer Games, Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2 Episode 1, Half-Life 2: Episode 2, Half-Life 2: Episode 3, Team Fortress 2, Left 4 Dead, Left 4 Dad 2 Steamcast Be warned, this episode is quite mature. Not the hosts themselves, but rather the content. We are all over the place this week, but we hope you enjoy it! Be warned, this episode is quite mature. Not the hosts themselves, but rather the content. We are all over the place this week, but we hope you enjoy it! http://www.thesteamcast.com/episodes/20/steamcast_episode20.m4a Wed, 3 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 01:19:48 Steam, Steampowered, Steam Powered, Valve, Video Games, Computer Games, Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2 Episode 1, Half-Life 2: Episode 2, Half-Life 2: Episode 3, Team Fortress 2, Left 4 Dead, Left 4 Dad 2 Steamcast From ponies in Secret of the Magic Crystals to Brad and Modern Warfare 2, this week is packed with lots of yummy things to chew on with your ears. We talk forum threads, news, reviews and, just for the LOST fans out there, a detailed discussion on the latest episode of and the story in general for the last 20 minutes of the show! From ponies in Secret of the Magic Crystals to Brad and Modern Warfare 2, this week is packed with lots of yummy things to chew on with your ears. We talk forum threads, news, reviews and, just for the LOST fans out there, a detailed discussion on the latest episode of and the story in general for the last 20 minutes of the show! http://www.thesteamcast.com/episodes/19/steamcast_episode19.m4a Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT 01:34:18 Steam, Steampowered, Steam Powered, Valve, Video Games, Computer Games, Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2 Episode 1, Half-Life 2: Episode 2, Half-Life 2: Episode 3, Team Fortress 2, Left 4 Dead, Left 4 Dad 2 Steamcast A new decade, the same show. The Steamcast crew are back in action, starting off the new decade with a spectacular community-dedicated episode. A new decade, the same show. The Steamcast crew are back in action, starting off the new decade with a spectacular community-dedicated episode. http://www.thesteamcast.com/episodes/18/steamcast_episode18.m4a Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT 01:25:52 Steam, Steampowered, Steam Powered, Valve, Video Games, Computer Games, Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2 Episode 1, Half-Life 2: Episode 2, Half-Life 2: Episode 3, Team Fortress 2, Left 4 Dead, Left 4 Dad 2 Steamcast This is a short episode highlighting what's been going on. This is a short episode highlighting what's been going on. http://www.thesteamcast.com/episodes/17/steamcast_episode17.m4a Wed, 1 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT 03:40:00 Steam, Steampowered, Steam Powered, Valve, Video Games, Computer Games, Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2 Episode 1, Half-Life 2: Episode 2, Half-Life 2: Episode 3, Team Fortress 2, Left 4 Dead, Left 4 Dad 2 Steamcast It's all Left 4 Dead 2 this episode. However, we're not the ones doing the talking - this episode is brought to you by our sexy and handsome community. Thanks again to our special guests! It's all Left 4 Dead 2 this episode. However, we're not the ones doing the talking - this episode is brought to you by our sexy and handsome community. Thanks again to our special guests! http://www.thesteamcast.com/episodes/16/steamcast_episode16.m4a Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMT 01:26:53 Steam, Steampowered, Steam Powered, Valve, Video Games, Computer Games, Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2 Episode 1, Half-Life 2: Episode 2, Half-Life 2: Episode 3, Team Fortress 2, Left 4 Dead, Left 4 Dad 2 Steamcast Being late is never a bad thing. Besides, who hasn't been busy with the Left 4 Dead 2 demo? We're back discussing plenty of juciy topics from the demo itself to the controversy surrounding Modern Warfare 2, all topped with a handful of lovely emails from the community and snacks on the side to nibble on (such as the latest news from... a month ago). Being late is never a bad thing. Besides, who hasn't been busy with the Left 4 Dead 2 demo? We're back discussing plenty of juciy topics from the demo itself to the controversy surrounding Modern Warfare 2, all topped with a handful of lovely emails from the community and snacks on the side to nibble on (such as the latest news from... a month ago). http://www.thesteamcast.com/episodes/15/steamcast_episode15.m4a Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMT 01:38:16 Steam, Steampowered, Steam Powered, Valve, Video Games, Computer Games, Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2 Episode 1, Half-Life 2: Episode 2, Half-Life 2: Episode 3, Team Fortress 2, Left 4 Dead, Left 4 Dad 2 Steamcast The Steamcast crew returns from their break in style! They cover topics from Half-Life enemies to purchasing their early copies of Left 4 Dead 2 live on air. The Steamcast crew returns from their break in style! They cover topics from Half-Life enemies to purchasing their early copies of Left 4 Dead 2 live on air. http://www.thesteamcast.com/episodes/14/steamcast_episode14.m4a Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMT 01:08:34 Steam, Steampowered, Steam Powered, Valve, Video Games, Computer Games, Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2 Episode 1, Half-Life 2: Episode 2, Half-Life 2: Episode 3, Team Fortress 2, Left 4 Dead, Left 4 Dad 2 Steamcast With the full crew back, we discuss the latest from PAX, which is all Left 4 Dead 2, which is awesome! Note: there are no iTunes chapters in this episode. With the full crew back, we discuss the latest from PAX, which is all Left 4 Dead 2, which is awesome! Note: there are no iTunes chapters in this episode. http://www.thesteamcast.com/episodes/13/steamcast_episode13.m4a Sun, 03 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT 01:23:52 Steam, Steampowered, Steam Powered, Valve, Video Games, Computer Games, Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2 Episode 1, Half-Life 2: Episode 2, Half-Life 2: Episode 3, Team Fortress 2, Left 4 Dead, Left 4 Dad 2 Steamcast Half-Life. That's all your going to find in here; discussion about the story, characters, textures, music -- anything that makes Half-Life as awesome as it is. WARNING: The audio levels in this episode are fairly random. Please take care with your volume when listening to this episode. Half-Life. That's all your going to find in here; discussion about the story, characters, textures, music -- anything that makes Half-Life as awesome as it is. WARNING: The audio levels in this episode are fairly random. Please take care with your volume when listening to this episode. http://www.thesteamcast.com/episodes/12/steamcast_episode12.m4a Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT 01:44:34 Steam, Steampowered, Steam Powered, Valve, Video Games, Computer Games, Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2 Episode 1, Half-Life 2: Episode 2, Half-Life 2: Episode 3, Team Fortress 2, Left 4 Dead, Left 4 Dad 2 Steamcast We are joined by a special guest this week, backstepper (also known as Sebastian), as we talk about the controversy behind Valve's punishment on TF2 idling. Be sure to check out the show notes for details on the Monkey Island giveaways. Thanks again to Sebastian for his contributions We are joined by a special guest this week, backstepper (also known as Sebastian), as we talk about the controversy behind Valve's punishment on TF2 idling. Be sure to check out the show notes for details on the Monkey Island giveaways. Thanks again to Sebastian for his contributions http://www.thesteamcast.com/episodes/11/steamcast_episode11.m4a Wed, 9 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT 53:10 Steam, Steampowered, Steam Powered, Valve, Video Games, Computer Games, Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2 Episode 1, Half-Life 2: Episode 2, Half-Life 2: Episode 3, Team Fortress 2, Left 4 Dead, Left 4 Dad 2 Steamcast In the first double-digit episode we talk about the Team Fortress 2 Classless Update, Episode 3 and Left 4 Dead 2 development issues and a bunch of topics in the Steam forums. In the first double-digit episode we talk about the Team Fortress 2 Classless Update, Episode 3 and Left 4 Dead 2 development issues and a bunch of topics in the Steam forums. http://www.thesteamcast.com/episodes/10/steamcast_episode10.m4a Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:00:00 GMT 01:15:22 Steam, Steampowered, Steam Powered, Valve, Video Games, Computer Games, Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2 Episode 1, Half-Life 2: Episode 2, Half-Life 2: Episode 3, Team Fortress 2, Left 4 Dead, Left 4 Dad 2 Steamcast In this episode we are very, very happy to have nightcabbage (Justin) join us who brings us an awesome exclusive interview with Gabe Newell, the co-founder and managing director of Valve Software. We also discuss Depeche Mode branding in Left 4 Dead 2, re-playability issues in Left 4 Dead and various other topics. Huge thanks again to nightcabbage! In this episode we are very, very happy to have nightcabbage (Justin) join us who brings us an awesome exclusive interview with Gabe Newell, the co-founder and managing director of Valve Software. We also discuss Depeche Mode branding in Left 4 Dead 2, re-playability issues in Left 4 Dead and various other topics. Huge thanks again to nightcabbage! http://www.thesteamcast.com/episodes/9/steamcast_episode9.mp3 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 05:00:00 GMT 01:28:23 Steam, Steampowered, Steam Powered, Valve, Video Games, Computer Games, Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2 Episode 1, Half-Life 2: Episode 2, Half-Life 2: Episode 3, Team Fortress 2, Left 4 Dead, Left 4 Dad 2 Steamcast We've pieced together the highs and lows of the past 7 episodes thus far. Enjoy! We've pieced together the highs and lows of the past 7 episodes thus far. Enjoy! http://www.thesteamcast.com/episodes/8/steamcast_episode8.mp3 Fri, 7 Aug 2009 05:00:00 GMT 50:10 Steam, Steampowered, Steam Powered, Valve, Video Games, Computer Games, Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2 Episode 1, Half-Life 2: Episode 2, Half-Life 2: Episode 3, Team Fortress 2, Left 4 Dead, Left 4 Dad 2 Steamcast With Sam missing in action, the show is short and sweet. With Sam missing in action, the show is short and sweet. http://www.thesteamcast.com/episodes/7/steamcast_episode7.mp3 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT 34:42 Steam, Steampowered, Steam Powered, Valve, Video Games, Computer Games, Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2 Episode 1, Half-Life 2: Episode 2, Half-Life 2: Episode 3, Team Fortress 2, Left 4 Dead, Left 4 Dad 2 Steamcast This week, we're all over the place, like a bad Left 4 Dead team. This week, we're all over the place, like a bad Left 4 Dead team. http://www.thesteamcast.com/episodes/6/steamcast_episode6.mp3 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT 54:33 Steam, Steampowered, Steam Powered, Valve, Video Games, Computer Games, Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2 Episode 1, Half-Life 2: Episode 2, Half-Life 2: Episode 3, Team Fortress 2, Left 4 Dead, Left 4 Dad 2 Steamcast We're joined by Matt (Sasso from the forums) as we delve into his very own topic of "Episode Three wants and don't wants". We're joined by Matt (Sasso from the forums) as we delve into his very own topic of "Episode Three wants and don't wants". http://www.thesteamcast.com/episodes/5/steamcast_episode5.mp3 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT 01:17:27 Steam, Steampowered, Steam Powered, Valve, Video Games, Computer Games, Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2 Episode 1, Half-Life 2: Episode 2, Half-Life 2: Episode 3, Team Fortress 2, Left 4 Dead, Left 4 Dad 2 Steamcast We're back and we're late! We're back and we're late! http://www.thesteamcast.com/episodes/4/steamcast_episode4.mp3 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT 53:13 Steam, Steampowered, Steam Powered, Valve, Video Games, Computer Games, Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2 Episode 1, Half-Life 2: Episode 2, Half-Life 2: Episode 3, Team Fortress 2, Left 4 Dead, Left 4 Dad 2 Steamcast In this episode we try out our new show-structure, talk SDK's and nab a bit at Adam Sessler. The episode also features a debate, for those who asked for it. In this episode we try out our new show-structure, talk SDK's and nab a bit at Adam Sessler. The episode also features a debate, for those who asked for it. http://www.thesteamcast.com/episodes/3/steamcast_episode3.mp3 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT 01:16:44 Steam, Steampowered, Steam Powered, Valve, Video Games, Computer Games, Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2 Episode 1, Half-Life 2: Episode 2, Half-Life 2: Episode 3, Team Fortress 2, Left 4 Dead, Left 4 Dad 2 Steamcast In episode we talk about Left 4 Dead 2, its boycott group, Team Fortress 2 hats and a variety of other juicy, heart-warming topics. In episode we talk about Left 4 Dead 2, its boycott group, Team Fortress 2 hats and a variety of other juicy, heart-warming topics. http://www.thesteamcast.com/episodes/2/steamcast_episode2.mp3 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT 00:50:21 Steam, Steampowered, Steam Powered, Valve, Video Games, Computer Games, Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2 Episode 1, Half-Life 2: Episode 2, Half-Life 2: Episode 3, Team Fortress 2, Left 4 Dead, Left 4 Dad 2 Steamcast In this debut episode of Steamcast, we discuss the podcast itself, the recently ending-E3 and the ups and downs of Valve's participation at it. We also talk about our thoughts of Left 4 Dead 2 and the lack, again, of Half-Life 2: Episode 3. We hope you enjoy the show! In this debut episode of Steamcast, we discuss the podcast itself, the recently ending-E3 and the ups and downs of Valve's participation at it. We also talk about our thoughts of Left 4 Dead 2 and the lack, again, of Half-Life 2: Episode 3. We hope you enjoy the show! http://www.thesteamcast.com/episodes/1/steamcast_episode1.mp3 Sun, 7 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT 01:08:34 Steam, Steampowered, Steam Powered, Valve, Video Games, Computer Games, Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2 Episode 1, Half-Life 2: Episode 2, Half-Life 2: Episode 3, Team Fortress 2, Left 4 Dead, Left 4 Dad 2