PolyCast Episode 327: "End of an Era"

[DanQ]

Faring thee well. The three hundred-and-twenty-seventh episode of PolyCast, "End of an Era", features regular co-hosts Daniel "DanQ" Quick, Stephanie "Makahlua", Philip "TheMeInTeam" and Jason "MegaBearsFan" Grade in what is Quick's last episode recording as the show's lead panelist. Carrying a runtime of 2h18m06s, it is the show's longest episode to date.

The summary of topics is as follows:

- 01m28s | "Drusain", "WarningU2"
The first two recurring guest co-hosts come on to discuss their first impressions of Civilization VI expansion pack Gathering Storm's announcement and saying farewell to the show's co-founder and lead panelist.
- 16m12s | "Eag", "AlphaShard"
The next pair of recurring guests give their take on Gathering Storm and the show's imminent, so-called "Transition 2019".
- 21m29s | "kalleina", "bcaiko"
The third pair of recurring guests chime in on Gathering Storm and the show's changing of the guard on the horizon.
- 35m35s | "Thalassicus", "SupremacyKing2", "SeelingCat"
The first trio share their Civilization VI: Gathering Storm and "Transition" thoughts.
- 45m08s | "Darsnan"
A one-time panelist on a show special ten years ago returns to discuss their ongoing Civilization: Beyond Earth play and their takeaway with respect to "Transition 2019".
- 51m49s | "stormtrooper412", "MikeDoubleU"
The fourth recurring guest co-host pair arrive to explore Civilization VI: Gathering Storm and weigh in on "Transition 2019".
- 63m12s | "The Buzzing", "Jonah Falcon"
The fifth pair of recurring guest co-hosts add to the discussion that is Gathering Storm and the imminent changes ahead for the show.
- 72m26s | "Rubin"
Reflecting on Civilization VI: Gathering Storm and the show's "Transition" is undertaken by a recurring guest.
- 81m42s | "NewEarthRelic", "Alexander", "Cartimandua"
The second trio chime in on the news that is Gathering Storm and the show's departing co-founder and lead panelist.
- 98m10s | Messages
Pre-recorded farewells for the show's co-founder and lead panelist are played from eight other recurring co-hosts: "bite", "dacole", "GrimVek", "ZTZaorish", "Bibor", "zosh127", "Thorburne" and "Sedwick". ("Magma_Dragoon" and "MadDjinn" can also be heard a little earlier.)
- 107m41s | Closing
On the last episode recording with all current regular panelists, the four share their thoughts on "Transition 2019" alongside incoming lead panelist "CanusAlbinus".

PolyCast is a bi-weekly audio production recording live every other Saturday throughout the year, in an ongoing effort to give the Civilization community an interactive voice; sibling show ModCast focuses on Civ modding, TurnCast on Civ multiplay.

 

[MadDjinn]

Good night and good luck.

 

[shaglio]

It certainly is the end of an era, but you're leaving the show in good hands. Good luck in your future endeavors, and I look forward to your inevitable return as a guest!

 

[steveg700]

Aw...Miss'im already.

 

[DanQ]

Good night and good luck.

Aw...Miss'im already.

It certainly is the end of an era

but you're leaving the show in good hands.

Thank you for saying so.

Good luck in your future endeavors

I appreciate the well wishes.

and I look forward to your inevitable return as a guest!