A Life Well Wasted

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A Life Well Wasted is an internet radio show about videogames and the people who love them. Each episode focuses on a specific subject and employs interviews, music, writing, and fast-paced editing to create something unique in the podcasting space .

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  • Devin4991
    Never listened to the show.
    But I noticed it only had 999 reviews and couldn’t pass on the opportunity to be Mr.1000. I’d like to say thank you to the other 999 people, without you I wouldn’t be here!
  • yaybea
    Robert Ashley is still the best.
    I just hope it’s not another decade before we hear him.
  • WarriorToo
    An awesome Christmas gift
    Such wonderful stories from a wonderful storyteller.
  • MumboJumbalaya
    Been a minute
    Really good to hear you again. Brilliant episode. ty
  • Francinium
    Gaming and its place in our lives
    My favorite gaming podcast, so glad it’s back!
  • kenstru
    Wow! It’s Back! (More Please?) 🙏
    Like many fans, I was definitely surprised to see this new episode pop up in my feed (after an almost 10 year hiatus!) I too enjoy going back for repeat listening of favorite episodes…so thrilled to have a new one to sink into! (hopefully this will be followed by more?) 😁
  • Gfdas29
    So pumped
    Best podcast out there and it’s back!
  • Nico Dragomanovits
    ALWW Returns
    ALWW was on the cutting edge of podcasts back in the day and it shows. Robert melds interesting interviews into music showing his audience what podcasting was before the lavish devotion to advertising and washed up comedians.
  • BothersomBanana
    Timeless Classic
    I come back to this podcast and give it a listen through every couple years, and it just seems to get better with age. Each episode is a brilliant standalone piece in itself. Many of the older episodes are like time capsules, they transport you back into the gaming culture of the past and what it was like, what people were excited about and what it all meant to them. It’s a shame we haven’t had this, or anything like this, since then. My favorite episode is „Why Game“ (both the A and B side). Words cannot describe what it means to me
  • Lotloxa
    A show about Fans, not games
    Gosh, listening to Fans, Artists, and Engineers again, and wow, Jerry (?) made themselves a Switch decades before it came out. I swear, the series gets better every time I listen to it and the number of reviews past the last episode should demonstrate the evergreen quality of these episodes. Unlike a lot of podcasts about video game culture, this show really touches on what draws people into the community, as opposed to whatever the latest, hot release or controversy is. Also, the music is amazing!
  • fulltilted
    Npr needs to buy this
    The best!!!! Still listen to old episodes. You should just do this show and have us the fans pay you. Loved you on GFW podcast also.
  • wesley thomas johnson
    Incredible
    An incredibly well-produced experience. You’ll learn a lot and be throughly entertained. Please bring it back.
  • Sipcee
    Hey Robert
    This is the best podcast for video games out there.
  • MondoArmando
    Great listen
    A life well wasted is a great podcast. There are only a few stories within the feed but if you’re into old-school gaming and like to know some history about video games this is for you. The story’s very from what happened to EGM magazine to a guy who has everything Atria you ever could get. If you’re an old-school gamer many of the stories you will be able to realty to. I recommend it.
  • SaveUsBobMueller
    Come back
    We need you now more than ever.
  • BdialzNzjjdmKind do do
    Good podcast
    Cool how can they get so much information
  • mikedaws0n
    A classic, must-listen for people interested in games
    While this podcast appears to be dead, going through it's archives is well worth your time. It's a very intruiging podcast that explores aspects of the gaming world that, while interesting and important, are often given little real attention.
  • DanMcG1augh1in
    We miss you!
    You and Green and Elliot and Gallegos really. #gfwradio #brodeo
  • MonkeyTrav
    This American Life for Videogames
    I only wish there were more episodes, which is hardly a complaint. I stay subscribed hoping for a resurrection of this excellent podcast.
  • J9w
    This was a really beautiful podcast
    Sad to see it go.
  • nathangsm
    Re-Review
    I last reviewed this podcast on Jan 31, 2009. I like this podcast enough to rate and review it on iTunes, even though I don't use iTunes. That's how much I like it.
  • Hoop E
    Please come back!
    It's been too long.
  • frankenbutt
    Intellectual and very well produced
    This is by far the smartest and most enjoyable video game podcast I've ever heard. The production quality is on the level of This American Life or Radiolab, but it's all done by one guy. Each episode is a masterpiece. The downside of his meticulous and detailed (and no doubt, time consuming) approach is that there are only a handful of episodes to listen to. Public radio should hire this guy and give him a show, a staff and a nice budget.
  • Jokerman333
    The most well-produced podcast I've ever heard.
    Whether you know much about video games or not, ALWW is top-shelf listening material, with a host who makes things understandable and relatable for the common man, while actually staying out of the conversation for the most part, leaving most of the talking to his consistently interesting interviewees. Presentation is key for this show, and Robert Ashley, the host and editor, kills it every episode. It's just a shame new episodes are so rare.
  • Totsboy
    Great show!
    It has been a while since I laughed so hard!
  • theforemancrew
    Wow
    Just awesome!
  • Vinbrandht
    Excellent Mr. Ashley
    A wonderful podcast, deeply thought provoking and full of polish. I only wish there were more! The guests Mr. Ashley is able to get for the show are also fabulous. I'm very happy to have stumbled upon ALWW and have been devouring each one of late
  • Frawtch
    One of the best
    I wish there was more episodes. This is one of my favorite podcast available out there.
  • DECIEL.NET
    Exceptional
    Robert has made an incredible audio experience with ALWW that I never would have imagined existed. This show is inspiring, entertaining, riveting... Do not miss it!
  • BDCowe
    1. Listen to the Podcasts
    2. Refer to #1
  • Travmanman
    This is the greatest Gaming Podcast in Existence
    This is how you do articles on games, talk to the people, showcase the people who created the art we all know and love. Just wonderful. You need to listen to this podcast.
  • Bigbeerbryan
    Welcome back!
    This podcast made my day! I wish I was able to get one of the limited edition posters from the most recent episode. I want people to know how great this podcast is! Great subject matter, editing, sound design, and really impressive contributors.
  • Chrisfnrocks
    I love it!
    This is a very well done podcast. And I'm glad it's back.
  • Justinnnhdh
    Incredibly well-crafted and interesting
    This podcast is one of the best I've heard, both in terms of production and subject matter. The music is incredible, the writing is superb, and the editing is sublime.
  • mcmu
    Simply Amazing
    I happened to stumble upon the newest episode 'Work' and realized that this was Robert's first normal podcast in a long time. I really enjoyed this newest podcast: great transitions and interviews, and you can tell he has put a lot of effort into it. With that said I Hope he continues to make new podcasts! I will be going through previous ones as the newest one "Work" has me hooked. Great job Robert
  • Jigenese
    Recommended even to those with no interest in video games!
    Everything a podcast should be, and it's about video games. Outstanding journalistic approach to discussing games. I've found no other video game related podcast with this level of thoughtful design, yet stays true to the subject matter. Full of meaningful interviews with recognizable names and lesser known movers and shakers in the industry. Think professional podcasting meets video games. Very very happy ALWW is back. Highly recommended!!
  • C0IN
    Woooo!
    Finally m'fer.
  • textureo
    Amazing show!
    please keep on making it!
  • matticgreek
    More, please.
    I love this show. It's polished, professional and engaging, sort of like if This American Life started covering video games. Robert Ashley does a great job of putting together really interesting and offbeat content from all walks of the games life. His music is good, too. The only downside? How rarely new episodes come out!
  • Connichulin
    Please come back
    Great show. Hope it returns (losing hope)
  • Caryrabbit
    Masterful Assembly
    Deep conversations on the world of gaming arts with great musical transitions, a must hear for anyone with ears and a soul. Makes any other podcast look lazy. His band "I Come to Shanghai" is equally as much of a mind bender. Robert Ashley = Effort x Passion x Genius.
  • NateTheGreat7
    This used to be one of the most beautiful shows
    and now, much to my sorrows, it seems to be gone forever, This show was a true work of art that incapsulated such a wonderful range of people and the video games which connect them. It's a shame it's gone.
  • unkleara
    Thank you
    Thanks for creating these. I will continue to check or updates. Some of the interviews are very inspiring to me.
  • jaythurm
    Love it
    Can't wait for newer episodes
  • BaxterDuntHaxFragger
    Hands down
    Best podcast ever created.
  • Shanerichey
    Great attention to detail...
    Fantastic internet radio show, I have listened to many of the episodes over and over...and I don't even like to play video games that much. I just wish I didn't have to wati so long between updates.
  • PashaVeliki
    Finally!
    As someone who is as addicted to Public Radio's 'This American Life' and 1up's 'Retronauts' podcast, I was amazed to find a podcast that hits both sweet spots simultaneously. Finally a podcast that has the production values and, dare I say, maturity of public radio's finest while talking about everyone's favourite hobby. If you like video games and podcasts such as '99% invisible', 'radiolab', or 'this american life', than you owe it to yourself to give mr. ashley's podcast a try.
  • Mlatstet
    Fantastic show
    I am blown away. I write for my job and love listing to this while I work. Beautiful music and interesting interviews. Great for getting me threw a day. Can't wait for some new episodes. One of the best pod casts ever.
  • Capplum
    Elevates the gaming podcast
    Release schedule aside, this podcast enters largely uncharted territory for its genre and succeeds on nearly all accounts.
  • vizruy
    This podcast is amazing, the best out there!
    Please make more.
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