VGN Radio

Video Game News Radio (shortened to VGN Radio), is a weekly podcast that covers the topic of Video Games. From June 2006 until January 2009, the show was also known as Medispective, and covered a range of topics on electronic media in general, specifically video games, but also movies and music. But in recent months, to commemorate the 5 year anniversary, Kevin Baird announced that the show would return to the format that they started with in 2004, (Press Junket, Game Reviews, the Top 25 Titles of the Week, and the Letter Bag) and only cover Video Game News. The show is currently hosted by Kevin Baird, Brian Baird, Larry Mac, Donn Seuss and Don Anderson, sometimes featuring guests such as Akuma and JediHillis. VGN is incorporated in Cleveland, Ohio and has been online for 10 years with the podcast running since mid-2004. They have done NPR interviews and have appeared on television as point-counterpoint on national news shows.[1]

The show is also a part of the All Games Radio network, and airs Tuesdays at 9:30pm EST at www.allgames.com.

Kevin Baird announced on the June 24th 2009 episode of VGN, there are currently 25,000 or more individual listeners to VGN Radio.

Kevin founded Video Game News in 1995 and has hosted Video Game News Radio since July 2004. He works as a computer programmer, website developer, and broadcaster. His shows include VGNR, Kevin's Oblast Radio, Cleveland Sports Radio, Midwest Wasteland, MediSpective, and Spill.com's The Loading Bar. He owns a sizable video game console collection (165+ systems in total, including the rather-rare Gizmondo) and is comfortable talking about all platforms and all genres. Kevin generally plays the role of facilitator. Keeping the shows on topic while the rest of the hosts wander in their discussions. Part of the appeal is that Kevin will grow angry with the other hosts and yell at them during the show.

Brian is Kevin's older brother. Formerly in the U.S. Navy, and currently a professional truck driver for True Value Hardware. Brian provides commentary and game reviews, but also spends a great deal of time mocking the other hosts and providing background banter. Brian is an avid player of World of Warcraft.

Larry Mac is a systems administrator. He has a strong connection to the Cleveland music scene and has provided the podcast with much of its background music over the years. November 26, 2006 marked his first appearance as a regular host of Video Game News Radio. He was brought on board to replace Don Anderson, who after getting married was unavailable to record on Sunday evenings. Larry has a penchant for having many personal problems which impact his life in a black comedy way. Often his side stories are more interesting than the content he brings to the show.

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