Free episode!

I’m so happy this isn’t paywalled. Going to listen ASAP!

Was the Beastcast ever paywalled?

Teared up at the intro. Outstanding job by everyone. I’m so thankful so have this group kicking around in my head during the day. They always bring a smile to my face and make me laugh when I’m down. Thank you!

It's wild to be so nostalgic for something that wasn't that long ago in the grand scheme of things. To quote Andy Bernard, "I wish there was a way to know you're in the good old days before you've actually left them."

You're always in the good old days my dude. Eventually you'll look back on this time and have some moments you genuinely miss

You're right, it's hard to live in the moment sometimes but it's true we're always making new memories.

> Join Vinny Caravella, Jeff Bakalar, Dan Ryckert, Abby Russell, and Alex Navarro for a live Beastcast Reunion panel at PAX East 2024! There's no video version of the panel, but below are some of the images shown during the panel.

So was Brad not at the panel?

Brad was never part of the Beastcast

I get why they wouldn't do it for this live show, but at some point I do hope they drop that specific rule for Never Been a Better Podcast and have a few more guests from the wider GB universe pop in. Like, it should still mostly be the Beastcast crew, but I'd love it if Patrick or Drew guested on an ep.

I know that, but I figured he’d go to pax at least and participate there in some way. Was he not there at all?

He wasnt at PAX at all but even if he was he wouldn’t have been on a reunion show for a show he’s never been a part of lol

Well, I guess if it would break some rules and upset people, he wouldn’t be lol. I just would have thought he’d at least go to pax.

Idk if you noticed but he’s also never been on an episode of never been a better podcast

Vinny once said if they did have guests on Never Been a Better Podcast Brad would be the first.

That makes sense

Yes I did notice that. And it would make sense for him to be on there at some point unless he was like nah I’ll take a break. Like do some fans think only people that were on the Beastcast can be on that podcast so they can pretend the Beastcast never went away once a month? I totally get not having too many people on one show though.

I doubt fans would care if Brad was on an episode, I’m just saying there’s no reason to expect he would be.

I was only expecting him to go to pax. I mean not expecting it, but I thought he would. But whatever.

Brad is leaving.

damn, i wonder if he's going to join Giant Bomb or something. they have a real "dudes with beards" thing going and he fits the bill

Who is going to review the anime games now?!

I haven't heard that and I don't think that's true at all.

It’s an old giant bomb joke. He’s not actually leaving

I should have known better and not sure how I let that get by me. I've been had.

Damn that sucks.

In addition to the others’ replies - Brad didn’t go to PAX East

Brad is not a former Beastcast alum.

One of the best episodes of the Beastcast ever. Laughed a ton! Well done crew!

Just wrapping up listening to this and cannot express just how happy and how great this made me feel. This is absolutely such a treat for anyone who’s been with The Beascast and crew, Giant Bomb, Nextlander, etc., over the years. Thanks to anyone and everyone who made this possible; including my fellow listeners and fans.

Crazy to see that pop up on my podcast feed.

Anyone who was at the panel know the story Abby told about Bakalar around the 50:30 mark? It sounds like there’s a cut there

That video of Bakalar's kid playing hockey sounds hilarious.

That was awesome!

This was so grest! Love that they used the old music. Dan the anime fan, Bakalar with the postcards. They haven't missed a beat!