Hey there, FireGold fanatics! I'm pretty sure 99.5% of you are expecting a write-up on the latest episode so, here it is!
The episode begins with the events that happen as soon as Gold defeats Silver in the original games. Once we got to the Farfetch'd chase sequence, we knew we had to include something out of the ordinary in it. Originally, we were going to have the song "Push It to The Limit" from the Scarface film (8-bit) playing in the background during the chase. However, I came across the "Breakfast Machine" theme from Pee-Wee's Big Adventure and felt it would work better in a chase sequence environment, resulting in me using that song in 8-bit instead. Gold succeeds and gets his second HM, HM01! Once he makes it out of the forest, it turns out there's yet another spinning around trainer and, surprisingly, fails to avoid him. However, Gold leaves anyway at the beginning of the battle, even though it's supposedly against DA RULES of the Official Pokemon Battle Sequence Manual Guide. Honestly, after battling so many Rattata beforehand, I probably would've done the same thing. Gold then runs into a Drowzee and threatens to kill his Quilava on the way to defeating it. Why didn't Gold just run away after running away from the Youngster battle? Well, you'll find out the answer soon enough. Finally, Gold arrives to the next city and, as usual, misinterprets the name. I wonder if Violet the Random B**ch will ever leave Gold alone. Once Gold reaches the city, we felt it was best to bring up some of the places you can enter in the game before Gold heads to the next gym, including the Game Corner and the Radio Tower. The Quiz Campaign sequence is now one of my favorite FireGold moments. DM's Quiz Lady voice cracks me up every time I hear it, haha. By the way, I WENT TO INVADERCON II! =D
Also, we at FireGold, Inc. would like to congratulate our good friends and inspiration to start FireGold, the Red Squirtle, for 3 years of awesome amazingness! There has never been a dull moment listening to your material. Thanks so much for the many laughs you've given us and special thanks to you for mentioning us on your 3rd Anniversary special. Much appreciated!
Now, onto some news! We have something special planned for this year's Halloween. Chances are that it'll scare the crap out of some of you. Recording this S.O.B should be interesting, to say the very least. Expect that and Episode 9 in the upcoming weeks!
And, yeah! That wraps it up! Thank you all again for your support and taking the time to read our blog posts!
-PAPAYA
Monday, October 1, 2012
Sunday, September 2, 2012
An Update!
Hey, everybody! Well, it's definitely been a while since I've updated you all on FireGold, Inc.'s activity. The reason why we haven't released new episodes is mainly because of school and work that came up during the summer. With the new college semester in full swing for most of us, it's going to be more difficult to release anything in the foreseeable future. However, we hope to have at least one episode out for you guys very soon. With any luck, you'll hear a new episode from us within the next couple of weeks. If it takes longer than that, we apologize. I'd like to thank you all for your understanding and patience during this rather busy time.
-PAPAYA
-PAPAYA
Sunday, June 24, 2012
One Year Anniversary + News!
Hey, guys! Well, one year ago today, our series officially began! In case you didn't know already, the recap and Q&A was uploaded earlier today. It might be better to see it on YouTube first to see some pretty cool photos before you download it on either iTunes or PodOmatic. But, you can check it out at either outlet now. Thank you ALL for your support during this past year! It was quite a fun first year here at FireGold, Inc. Here's to a few more years!
Now, onto some news! Episodes 8 and 9 should be out within the next few weeks. We've almost got everything recorded. We can't wait for you to hear them! Also, expect something very special very soon...
-PAPAYA
Now, onto some news! Episodes 8 and 9 should be out within the next few weeks. We've almost got everything recorded. We can't wait for you to hear them! Also, expect something very special very soon...
-PAPAYA
Friday, May 25, 2012
Anniversary News!
We have decided that we will combine an audio recap of our first year with a Q&A! This is your chance to ask any question you want for us to answer in that recap! You can send them to us either on our email (pdafiregold@gmail.com), our YouTube inbox, or our Facebook inbox! Hurry though, because our June 24 anniversary is rapidly approaching!
-PAPAYA
-PAPAYA
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Awesome News!
Hey, there, FireGold fanatics! PAPAYA here, and it's been quite a while, perhaps a bit too long. Now that it is finals week (for me at least) and the semester is nearly over, I bring forth to you some news!
We are hoping to have a new episode or two up for you all before our one-year anniversary on June 24. Once DM and Arch Canine finish their semester one week after I do, we hope to record some new material soon thereafter. As for the anniversary date itself, we have something planned for it and it's currently in the works right now! We also want to do one more thing for our anniversary but we can't seem to figure out what. That's where you come in! If you all have something you'd want for us to do (another video game battle, a Q&A, an audio recap of our first year, etc.), be sure to let us know in the comments below!
Now, onto something else that is very awesome. If any of you are Invader ZIM fans and you have not heard of InvaderCON, it is exactly what it sound like. It's a convention, entirely devoted to the almighty Invader ZIM series! It'll be in Los Angeles, CA, (specifically Torrence, CA) on July 28-29 (Sat. and Sun.). The voice actors of ZIM, GIR, Dib, and Gaz will be there, as well as one of the writers, artists, and post producers. And, to make it all even more awesome, the creator of Invader ZIM himself, Jhonen Vasquez, will also be there (was not there last year in Atlanta at the inaugural event)! What does this have to do with us? Well, as of this moment, I, PAPAYA, will be attending this convention! No word yet on the others but, if that changes, we'll be sure to let you all know! So, if you can and want to meet me and enjoy some Invader ZIM madness along with me and many others from different states, all the important information is in that little link below. CLICK ON IT NOW, YOU FILTHY HUMANS!
InvaderCON Official Site
And, that's all for now! Until next time, fanatics, take care and we'll see you...or talk to you...in character...very soon!
-PAPAYA
We are hoping to have a new episode or two up for you all before our one-year anniversary on June 24. Once DM and Arch Canine finish their semester one week after I do, we hope to record some new material soon thereafter. As for the anniversary date itself, we have something planned for it and it's currently in the works right now! We also want to do one more thing for our anniversary but we can't seem to figure out what. That's where you come in! If you all have something you'd want for us to do (another video game battle, a Q&A, an audio recap of our first year, etc.), be sure to let us know in the comments below!
Now, onto something else that is very awesome. If any of you are Invader ZIM fans and you have not heard of InvaderCON, it is exactly what it sound like. It's a convention, entirely devoted to the almighty Invader ZIM series! It'll be in Los Angeles, CA, (specifically Torrence, CA) on July 28-29 (Sat. and Sun.). The voice actors of ZIM, GIR, Dib, and Gaz will be there, as well as one of the writers, artists, and post producers. And, to make it all even more awesome, the creator of Invader ZIM himself, Jhonen Vasquez, will also be there (was not there last year in Atlanta at the inaugural event)! What does this have to do with us? Well, as of this moment, I, PAPAYA, will be attending this convention! No word yet on the others but, if that changes, we'll be sure to let you all know! So, if you can and want to meet me and enjoy some Invader ZIM madness along with me and many others from different states, all the important information is in that little link below. CLICK ON IT NOW, YOU FILTHY HUMANS!
InvaderCON Official Site
And, that's all for now! Until next time, fanatics, take care and we'll see you...or talk to you...in character...very soon!
-PAPAYA
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Episodes 6 and 7 Write-Ups!
Hey there, fans! Episodes 6 and 7 are now out and I think that these are our best episodes yet. The addition of BUM DH has really helped make a positive difference to our series. With that, let's dive in and talk about them.
Episode 6 was a big one for us. Since this was the episode with the Rocket Grunts, it was important that all 4 of us were there to record. Luckily, we all were able to make it. We start with Gold approaching the first Grunt blocking the Slowpoke Well. Since I was already doing Gold's voice, I decided to make the Grunt sound like Rex from Napoleon Dynamite so they wouldn't sound similar at all. Boy, after a while, my throat was sore as hell. When Gold finally listenes to the first Grunt, he finally arrives to Azalea Town. Immediately we get the sense that something fishy is going on since a woman notices that the Slowpoke are missing and another Grunt acts very suspiciously. Since Gold is theoretically still a little kid, he would pretend to be a detective and try to solve this mysterious mystery. This little gag was inspired by Ash doing a similar thing in one of the anime's first season episodes. Once he gets to Ol' Kurt's place, he spoils it for our hero and tells us that the suspicious looking official person guys are, in fact, Team Rocket! He goes off and tries to stop them but hurts his back in the process. From here, Gold battles "Rex Kwon Do" Rocket, "Jessie" Rocket, "Squidward" Rocket, and "AHHNOLD" Rocket. After a few setbacks in each battle, Gold comes out victorious and helps get rid of Team Rocket. Kurt then gives Gold a lure ball and reminds him that he'll always be there for him should he want some more balls in the future. Then, we get something that I had been thinking about for the longest time, which was giving Fat Guy a real name. Thus, we find out the truth behind the story of the guy who is fat. It turns out that Fat Guy's real name is Carl Wheezing! We though this name would fit him the most because, much like Carl Wheezer from Jimmy Neutron, he is fat, caring, friendly, and has an unhealthy obsession with something (with Pokemon Black and White to Wheezer's obsession with llamas). Unfortunately for Carl, the story behind the guy who is fat's parents may never be told.
Episode 7 was another big one. Gold was now able to enter the second gym and challenge the gym leader. After getting past the twins and two bug catchers with no problem, he reaches Bugsy. To be honest with you guys, it had been a really long time since I actually played the second generation games so I was shocked to re-discover that the second gym leader was named Bugsy. This made me laugh so hard since the Red Squirtle Squad actually had a character named Bugsy in their series. So, it was only right that we have Alex voice Bugsy (since he kind of owed us for not being able to voice Oak for us in the first episode, don't tell him I told you that). Thanks again to Alex and Taco Man for lending their voices to us, we really appreciate it. Gold defeats Bugsy and earns his second badge. Bugsy is defeated and pretty much doesn't earn respect. To quote the late great Rodney Dangerfield (kind of), "he gets no respect at all! No respect!" That was the incentive for the title of the episode. Then, as if the gym battle was enough, Silver appears and challenges Gold again to a battle. This battle was pretty hard fought compared to their first encounter. It's also the first time Gold was close to losing his first battle. It also reveals the first secret of many of Gold: He can speak Spanish! O.o...
As for the second installment of Silver's Monologue Adventures, it was not scripted. Draftmaster just hit the record button and began making it happen off the top of his head, with me filling in for the characters he was not the voice of. Silver encounters the Farfetch'd in the Ilex Forest and fails to capture it three times. A lot more epic than the first installment, to say the least.
That's pretty much it! As for the next episodes, I'm going to predict that we'll have one done around spring break time. Until then, enjoy these episodes, keep up the support and spread the word about our series!
-PAPAYA
Episode 6 was a big one for us. Since this was the episode with the Rocket Grunts, it was important that all 4 of us were there to record. Luckily, we all were able to make it. We start with Gold approaching the first Grunt blocking the Slowpoke Well. Since I was already doing Gold's voice, I decided to make the Grunt sound like Rex from Napoleon Dynamite so they wouldn't sound similar at all. Boy, after a while, my throat was sore as hell. When Gold finally listenes to the first Grunt, he finally arrives to Azalea Town. Immediately we get the sense that something fishy is going on since a woman notices that the Slowpoke are missing and another Grunt acts very suspiciously. Since Gold is theoretically still a little kid, he would pretend to be a detective and try to solve this mysterious mystery. This little gag was inspired by Ash doing a similar thing in one of the anime's first season episodes. Once he gets to Ol' Kurt's place, he spoils it for our hero and tells us that the suspicious looking official person guys are, in fact, Team Rocket! He goes off and tries to stop them but hurts his back in the process. From here, Gold battles "Rex Kwon Do" Rocket, "Jessie" Rocket, "Squidward" Rocket, and "AHHNOLD" Rocket. After a few setbacks in each battle, Gold comes out victorious and helps get rid of Team Rocket. Kurt then gives Gold a lure ball and reminds him that he'll always be there for him should he want some more balls in the future. Then, we get something that I had been thinking about for the longest time, which was giving Fat Guy a real name. Thus, we find out the truth behind the story of the guy who is fat. It turns out that Fat Guy's real name is Carl Wheezing! We though this name would fit him the most because, much like Carl Wheezer from Jimmy Neutron, he is fat, caring, friendly, and has an unhealthy obsession with something (with Pokemon Black and White to Wheezer's obsession with llamas). Unfortunately for Carl, the story behind the guy who is fat's parents may never be told.
Episode 7 was another big one. Gold was now able to enter the second gym and challenge the gym leader. After getting past the twins and two bug catchers with no problem, he reaches Bugsy. To be honest with you guys, it had been a really long time since I actually played the second generation games so I was shocked to re-discover that the second gym leader was named Bugsy. This made me laugh so hard since the Red Squirtle Squad actually had a character named Bugsy in their series. So, it was only right that we have Alex voice Bugsy (since he kind of owed us for not being able to voice Oak for us in the first episode, don't tell him I told you that). Thanks again to Alex and Taco Man for lending their voices to us, we really appreciate it. Gold defeats Bugsy and earns his second badge. Bugsy is defeated and pretty much doesn't earn respect. To quote the late great Rodney Dangerfield (kind of), "he gets no respect at all! No respect!" That was the incentive for the title of the episode. Then, as if the gym battle was enough, Silver appears and challenges Gold again to a battle. This battle was pretty hard fought compared to their first encounter. It's also the first time Gold was close to losing his first battle. It also reveals the first secret of many of Gold: He can speak Spanish! O.o...
As for the second installment of Silver's Monologue Adventures, it was not scripted. Draftmaster just hit the record button and began making it happen off the top of his head, with me filling in for the characters he was not the voice of. Silver encounters the Farfetch'd in the Ilex Forest and fails to capture it three times. A lot more epic than the first installment, to say the least.
That's pretty much it! As for the next episodes, I'm going to predict that we'll have one done around spring break time. Until then, enjoy these episodes, keep up the support and spread the word about our series!
-PAPAYA
Monday, January 2, 2012
Happy New Year! ...And other news!
Happy New Year, FireGold fanatics! As 2012 kicks off, we bring along some important news!
This past week, the Red Squirtle Squad came in contact with us and they presented an idea to do a crossover episode with them! Being big fans of theirs (as I'm sure a lot of you are, as well), it was an honor to do this episode with them. We came up with the episode in only a few hours. It's pretty self-explanatory as far as the plot goes...or is it? How, exactly, do they end up in America? Hmm....funny story, as Brock says. One thing that cracks me up in this one is how obvious our microphone quality differs from theirs. This will probably be the last time I use this microphone I got a while back since you couldn't really hear what I said unless you turned the volume up. A pretty awesome episode nonetheless. Thanks again to the Red Squirtle Squad for giving us the opportunity to do this!
Now, onto our own series. If things aren't too hectic, we should begin recording Episode 6 in a matter of days. We will try to have it ready for you before the next semester of college begins.
Until then, blog you all later!
-PAPAYA
This past week, the Red Squirtle Squad came in contact with us and they presented an idea to do a crossover episode with them! Being big fans of theirs (as I'm sure a lot of you are, as well), it was an honor to do this episode with them. We came up with the episode in only a few hours. It's pretty self-explanatory as far as the plot goes...or is it? How, exactly, do they end up in America? Hmm....funny story, as Brock says. One thing that cracks me up in this one is how obvious our microphone quality differs from theirs. This will probably be the last time I use this microphone I got a while back since you couldn't really hear what I said unless you turned the volume up. A pretty awesome episode nonetheless. Thanks again to the Red Squirtle Squad for giving us the opportunity to do this!
Now, onto our own series. If things aren't too hectic, we should begin recording Episode 6 in a matter of days. We will try to have it ready for you before the next semester of college begins.
Until then, blog you all later!
-PAPAYA
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