Oh My God Real Life Podcast
Join your hosts Shawn and Jenna as they give advice to gamers concerning real life issues with their own brand of snarky humor.

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In this 22nd episode of OMG-RL, Jenna and Shawn read through 4 emails:

- Frodo starts the show off with a few questions about school and girls.
- Strategist writes in a again to update us on his status with his family's hatred for his gaming hobby.
- Farspace needs some advice for his daughter who wants to be the next Katie Couric.
- And finally, Mmogdog used to think Shawn was a wanker, but now knows better.

Since the live show didn't happen quite according to plans, we'll try to announce a date for a new one on the next episode. Be sure to look us up on Facebook and Twitter to keep up-to-date with all of our latest podcast-related news. Thanks to everyone who came out for the failed live show! The chatroom feature was fun, anyway!

If you'd like to have your email read on the show, send it along to show at omg-rl.com. As always, we promise to be obnoxious, unfunny and pronounce every typo verbatim.

The theme songs for OMG-RL are "Real Life Drama" by Rackjaw and "Anywhere but Here" by Behavior.
Direct download: 022-OMGRL-11-8-08.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:45 PM
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In this 21st episode of OMG-RL, Jenna and Shawn read through 5 wonderful emails:

- Strategist is having problems with his family and friends thinking gaming is immature. He's totally asking the wrong people about this.
- Horatio Gomez is curious about our opinions on aliens and the supernatural
- Farspace sends us 2 emails with a peculiar problem about the craziness of significant others, live from his mother's basement!
- AC is concerned about the dating scene after a divorce, while Shawn discusses his experiences with wild orgy dating websites.
- And finally at the end of the show, we play an audio comment from Random Time calling Jenna a noob.

Thanks to everyone for the emails this time around! It was great to get so many so quickly. Join us on our new networking tool websites with our Facebook group (you can also do a search for Oh My God Real Life on there) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/OMGRL) to keep abreast of our latest developments, and to hear about when Shawn takes a shower. Not with Jenna.

Join us for our exciting first LIVE show on November 5th at 7pm EST. You can find the show here on Ustream (http://www.ustream.tv/channel/oh-my-god-real-life), and watch us on Twitter if there are any changes to this date. Of course if you can't make it for this show, we'll have the recorded version later in the podcast feed as usual. Make sure to look around the Ustream site because it has many amazing features like chat room, RSS feed, and soon-to-be archive of our live shows all in one spot. Although the site is made for video streams, we will only be doing audio :)

If you'd like to have your email read on the show, send it along to show at omg-rl.com. As always, we promise to be obnoxious, unfunny and pronounce every typo verbatim.

The theme songs for OMG-RL are "Real Life Drama" by Rackjaw and "Anywhere but Here" by Behavior.
Direct download: 021-OMGRL-10-24-08.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 4:01 PM
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On this 20th episode of Oh My God Real Life, Jenna and Shawn talk a whole lot about themselves. In between, they read 4 emails:

- Andrew just wants Jenna to know that her Aussie accent is horrible.
- Our loyal listener Spart wants to know how to get into a guild with hot chicks who use Vent. (Seriously, someone should start one)
- Geno follows up a previous email to let us know that he likes big butts and he cannot lie.
- And finally, Limpy has a problem with his vertical axis, and wants to know if it's all ... in his head.

If you'd like to have your email read on the show, send it along to show at omg-rl.com. As always, we promise to be obnoxious, unfunny and pronounce every typo verbatim.

The theme songs for OMG-RL are "Real Life Drama" by Rackjaw and "Anywhere but Here" by Behavior.
Direct download: 020-OMGRL-10-10-08.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:08 AM
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On this 19th episode of OMGRL, Jenna and Shawn read through 5 emails:

- Riknas wants to know if he has become socially inept because of the internet, or if he was like that for another reason
- Our first ever cellphone-composed email asks Jenna to expand upon her statement about women having needs.
- Ashley writes in for advice on how to leave her guild of friends since it's now changed into something completely different
- Voron wants to know how to solve his horrible problem of having a gf who is taller and older than him, while Jenna and Shawn break out with the child-raising advice.
- Our old pal Lippy writes in to tell us how much he appreciates everything we do, causing Jenna and Shawn to sob uncontrollably for 45 minutes straight.

If you'd like to have your email read on the show, send it along to show at omg-rl.com. As always, we promise to be obnoxious, unfunny and pronounce every typo verbatim.

The theme songs for OMG-RL are "Real Life Drama" by Rackjaw and "Anywhere but Here" by Behavior.
Direct download: 019-OMGRL-9-5-08.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:49 PM
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On this 18th episode of Oh My God Real Life, Jenna and Shawn read through 4 emails:

- Nacho writes back to let us know how things are going with his guild and the idiots who keep joining.
- Buck Buck and his girlfriend seem to have everything, and she's so perfect for him, yet he still has to put a bag over her head. What gives?
- An anonymous Canadian gamer writes in asking Jenna's advice on dealing with kids and the overuse of the word "gay".
- An un-named fan wonders what to do about their self-doubt, causing Jenna and I to get all serious and stuff. In fact, this whole show is pretty serious. What's wrong with us?!?

If you'd like to have your email read on the show, send it along to show at omg-rl.com. We promise to be obnoxious, unfunny and pronounce every typo verbatim.

The theme songs for OMG-RL are "Real Life Drama" by Rackjaw and "Anywhere but Here" by Behavior.
Direct download: 018-OMGRL-8-15-08.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 4:45 AM
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In this 17th episode of OMG-RL, Jenna and Shawn are joined by Ryan, from the internets! Ryan is an aspiring podcaster and wanted to join us for a session of email-readin' goodness. I must say, I did very little editing on this episode, and I'd like to know if you (the listener) enjoys the more free-form approach, or is it just too much of a cluster-fudge. Let us know! Also, keep those emails flowing!

This time around, we answer 4 emails:

- Darasimi has some concerns about his fellow classmates, and he wants to know how to win their approval.
- Sara Pickell has some advice for a previous help-seeker, which reminds Jenna of a story.......
- Horatio Gomez wants to know what to do with the ignorant idiots online. Wait, what? They have those online now?
- Nacho (Sai) writes a long email that Jenna, Ryan and I break into small pieces, of which you will probably completely forget what the point of the story is. So listen carefully!

If you'd like us to read your email on the show, send it along to show at omg-rl dot com.

The theme song for OMG-RL is "Real Life Drama" by Rackjaw.

Direct download: 017-OMGRL-6-30-08.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:55 AM
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On this special episode of OMGRL, Jenna and I are joined by Luper from the Voyages of Vanguard podcast. The five emails of this episode include:

- The creator of the Defenders of Ascalon podcast wants to know how to deal with crappy recordings
- Cyborg wants a real physical relationship with his online gf, is it possible?
- Strategist is worried about becoming a negative influence on his young cousins, but killing cops and raping women in GTA isn't so bad, is it?
- Ommi needs some advice on his career choice. Should he stick it out and learn a trade, or give it all up to stay home and not take showers ever again (like Shawn)?
- Spart writes back to ask us about his ADHD, and we all have our own special thoughts on the matter.

I want to thank Luper for coming on the show! If you have any advice you'd like to receive, shoot an email on over to show at omg-rl dot com.

The theme song for the show is "Real Life Drama" by Rackjaw.
Direct download: 016-OMGRL-6-5-08.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 1:24 AM
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The 15th episode of Oh My God Real Life is upon us, and in it we give you your tri-weekly dose of advice from a couple of people who need help themselves!

- Jared gives us a bit of an update on his last situation, and asks a few new questions regarding his step-mom situation
- Darth Karnus gives us HIS tips on getting a Guild Wars girlfriend.
- Lulu is worried that making fun of people constantly might make him seem arrogant. Wait, we do that too.
- Austin wonders if 9 inches is a problem. Yeah, you know what I mean.
- Laird Hex is concerned with the state of forum trolls these days. Will they ever stop being complete tools?

If you seek advice on a problem, concern, or just want to let Jenna know what this Virgin-something website is actually called, send us an email at show at omg-rl dot com.

The theme song is "Real Life Drama" by the lovely Rackjaw.
Direct download: 015-OMGRL-5-13-08.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:35 PM
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On this 14th episode of Oh My God Real Life, the 5 Emails of Doom include:

- Professor Lockheart is an older gamer looking for people his own age to socialize with in and out of games. Can we help?
- "Friend" has a friend who is a lesbian, and her mom is furious! Or jealous?
- Frodo is back with another email, this time seeking follow-up advice on his love interest, and a little something about religion.
- Spart is sick of stupid girls. Can't he find a girl who is smart, plays Guild Wars AND looks like Adriana Lima? What? Why not?
- And for our final episode, it's one of my all-time favorites. Jenna is asked to take the Azeroth Challenge. Will she do it?!

If you'd like to contact us about a problem, write to show at omg-rl dot com.

The theme song for OMGRL is "Real Life Drama" by Rackjaw.
Direct download: 014-OMGRL-4-26-08.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 3:56 PM
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On this lucky number 13 episode of Oh My God Real Life, Jenna and I read over 5 emails, including:

- How to win friends and influence girls: by Shawn and Jenna
- Will my family ever accept my gaming hobby, ever?!
- Jenna and I turn this email about game burnout into a mini-GuildCast episode
- A follow-up from Sam and the problems he had with his whacked-out teacher
- And finally, a sad one by Jared to wrap up the show. /openly_weep

The email as always is show at omg-rl dot com, no matter what Jenna says. And thanks Brad for the sponsorship!

The theme song for OMGRL is "Real Life Drama" by Rackjaw.
Direct download: 013-OMGRL-4-14-08.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 1:47 PM
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In this 12th episode of Oh My God Real Life, Jenna and I solve the dilemmas of 5 listeners:

- AC wants to know where all the hot gamer chicks are hiding. Hey, so do we!
- Anon has several questions for us, including one that makes us all serious... for a second.
- Minnie is a 14 yr old girl who gets our sex jokes. Should we be scared?
- Anon #2 wants to know when he'll stop being "The Anti-Social One". The answer? Never.
- And finally, EMH wants to know some inside secrets on creating and keeping a good guild.

 If you'd like to contact us about a problem or need some simple off-the-wall advice from a couple of old, bitter gamers, shoot an email on over to show at omg-rl dot com.

 The theme song for OMGRL is "Real Life Drama" by Rackjaw.
Direct download: 012-OMGRL-3-22-08.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:23 PM
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In this 11th episode of Oh My God Real Life, Jenna and I talk about our love lives and read over 5 emails:

- Bob is looking to make a move on his long-distance relationship. What should he do?
- Grious writes us a novel asking advice on 3 problems, but Jenna reads the email in record time!
- Austin just wants us to read his email on the show. Will we do it?!1
- Sara lets us know about her MUSHy experiences with online sleezebags, and what she did about it.
- Janus wants to know how we can focus on our varying projects, and if we have any advice on the secret of our...um... something. I forget.
 
We tried something a little different this time and recorded 2 shows in the same night, since our biggest problems are syncing our schedules. So you can look for the second show of this night (episode 12) to be released in about a week or so. Hooray for a schedule!

The theme song for OMGRL is "Real Life Drama" by Rackjaw.
Direct download: 011-OMGRL-3-9-08.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:25 AM
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In this very special Extended Platinum Silver Anniversary 10th edition of OMGRL, Jenna and I are joined by our friend John who does a pretty bang-up job of dishing out the advice right along with us.

We read emails from:

  • Monarch of Ranging, who was following up, and then following up again about a previous problem.
  • Lippy writes back in to let us know how hilarious he really is, and to beg Jenna and I once again to get married to each other... but we have other plans!
  • Isaac wants to know if it's alright to make out with your best friend's sister. Oh yeah, she's underage and drunk!
  • Luke (no, not that Luke) gives us an update on the REAL reason why his mom doesn't like his new girlfriend.
  • Eugal is curious about just how to let non-gamers know that you're a gamer.
  • Marlo is like totally over his best friend who rejected him, but his feelings grow each day!1 What?
  • Lea writes in to tease Jenna more than she's ever been teased before. Jenna has seen the top of the mountain, and it is Lea.
  • And finally, Frodo is a PC guy, and wants to love a Mac girl. Can it ever work out?!

If you'd like to contact us, shoot an email on over to show at omg-rl.com and we'll do our best to make fun of your spelling, too!

The theme song for OMG-RL is "Real Life Drama" by Rackjaw.
Direct download: 010-OMGRL-1-31-08.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 1:09 AM
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In this special Holiday Episode of OMGRL, Jenna and I read 9 emails giving our advice to those who seek it.

* Niall is really shy and wants to know how to ask out girls. Yeah, like we know.
* CJ needs some tips on how not to be so addicted to gaming, without us telling him to stop gaming...?
* Pippen is having some problems with his mom not trusting him with his gf. Is it because his mom knew her mom when they were younger? Did her mom like totally steal his mom's bf?
* Mr Tom the Ranger writes in as a follow-up to advice Sarah and I gave way back on episode 2.
* Tiger Woods needs to know when to just let the feelings go.
* Chris doesn't seek advice, but just wants to tell the world (our 9 listeners) how much he really loves his wonderfully perfect girlfriend *bluebirds*
* RCM the Warrior has a thing for chopped liver, and listening to my voice... while... erm....
* Dillan has a WHOPPER of a story about a girl who contacted him in game regarding a long lost potential son. Is he the baby-daddy?
* And finally, Lippy asks us that age-old question about balancing family life with in-game grouping. He also wants Jenna and I to get married and never have sex, like other married couples. Awwww

Also, for some strange reason I feel the need to plug a few websites and podcasts I've been frequenting. There's Gaxonline with the guys from Massively Online Gamer, and then there's Distorted View Daily with my comedic idol Tim Henson.

If you have a question or seek advice from a couple of dorks like us, send them to show at omg-rl dot com. Also, I've set up an email for Jenna at jenna at omg-rl dot com if you'd like to tell her how wonderfully awesome she is.

The intro and outro of this episode are both from Southpark's Christmas Specials.
Direct download: 009-OMGRL-12-22-07.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 3:00 PM
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On this 8th episode of OMG-RL, we have a 3rd person with us for the first time. Brenden from AnotherHere joins Jenna and I to let loose on the advice for 4 lucky listeners.

- First we get a follow-up from Little Lea, where she explains a few more details on her original email.
- Frosty tells us a little story about Miss Clingy, who is probably making voodoo dolls of him by now.
- Ace the Ace wants to know how to convince his parents that gaming isn't the devil.
- Monarch of Ranging feels burnt-out on games, but doesn't have anything else to do. Is this a common problem?
- And finally, "Anonymous" is writing for a "friend" who is a "virgin", but has "sex" with "chicks" still. But wait, there's "more". Are the "air-quotes" getting "annoying" yet?

We also have a fairly long follow-up audio from Austria's own Gimli, letting us know about his meetup with his Second Life Romance.

If you have a problem you want solved by Jenna (and Shawn sometimes), send an email or voice clip to show at omg-rl.com.

The theme music for this episode is "Anywhere But Here" by Behavior, and of course "Real Life Drama" by Rackjaw.

Direct download: 008-OMGRL-12-2-07.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:01 PM
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