Quite simply, this episode of the podcast is a tribute to the best friend I ever had. I'd like to thank Lono, Alex, and Dave for agreeing so easily to do this. This episode features a new spin on an old story, and features the comedic talents of my dear, departed friend. For the purists in our midst, this episode has almost nothing to do with video games, however it does reveal something of the hidden pre-history of Sarcastic Gamer. I appreciate you and anyone else that listens to this episode. Price was a tremendous friend, and a hell of a funny guy. The "Redneck Christmas Carol" was written by Doc Adams and Price McKinney and was produced by Brent Michael Davis with Doc and Price.
Download the episode here. (http://media.libsyn.com/media/sarcasticgamer/SarcasticGamer-Episode20.mp3)
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Price,
You were the best friend I ever had. I will miss you until I see you again.
"Tears in a bucket... **** it."
Doc
There's some things I don't have now
Some things I don't talk about
These things are between myself and I
In my thick skull the joker hides
There's consequences I'm scared to taste
Cold hard truths I can't face
These days are different than the past
Reflections change in the looking glass
And everywhere I look there's something to learn
A sliver of truth from every bridge we burn
A hatful of quarters and a naked song
Don't answer the question of where we belong
How come birds
Don't fall from the sky when they die?
How come birds
Always look for a quiet place to hide
These words
Can't explain what I feel inside?
Like birds I need a quiet place to hide
These independent moves I make
This confidence I try to fake
You can hear the beating of my heart
But not a feather falling in the dark
And everything I hear never makes any sense
Another old prophet perched on the fence
A cupful of pencils and a self help guru
Don't answer the question of what I am to you
--Elton John "Birds"

R.I.P:
my brother: Nick Rabalais
my uncle: Bobby Jackson
my grandmother: Meemo

Please, have a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year.

Dude doc im sorry to hear that happened my friend who is recently in the hospitol was on the verge on passing away *bad accident* but he woke up from his coma.

My condolences.

I'm so sorry for your loss Doc.

That was a great show. Where ever we go, when we go, must be a funnier place now.

RIP
Dad July 10th '05
Mom Dec 26th '89 (have not liked Christmas since)

That sucks man. :( The Redneck story is pretty funny though.

Besides sarcastic gamer, it's been a pretty rough year for yours truly. I just hope that everyone has the best damn Christmas and a Fraking great New Year, and then we forget this year forever. Except for Sarcastic Gamer. Praise Be Its Name.

Happy Holidays to everybody on the forums, you guys are the best.

RIP to the loved ones we've lost. RIP Robert Linderberg, Maya will never forget you. I promise.

jesus Doc, this is a really deep side of you (a side i would've have though you would have the courage to show on air)

man i have a whole new level of respect to you

dude seriously, that must've took some serious guts

i know what you've been through, i lost 3 of my friends to suicide in the past 2 years

feels strange knowing that there is only 2 of us left (of the group of 5, we all grew up together)

but as cliché as it is, as long as you remember, they aren't ever gone


Happy Xmas To all you Sarcastic Gamer Dudes and Dudettes out there!

Thank you for sharing your and Price's Masterpiece, Doc. I think I found a new Christmas listening tradition!

I just lost some one she was battling cancer wand when I herd this pod cast it got me crying agent :(

Thank you for sharing what is obviously something very personal. James was seemingly a very funny guy. It may come as little conpensation for the loss of a friend but you guys really helped me through a difficult patch in my life (although my problems were nothing in comparison) I think James would be both proud that you are honouring his memory and proud that the both of you were able to bring joy to the world (with your Redneck Xmas etc) and that you continue to entertain the world, through SG, with him as your inspiration.

Its not often I quote other people but I hope these words help you as much as your words helped me.

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight,
I am the soft stars that shine at night,
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.

Hey Doc,

i am sorry to hear what has happened. my thoughts are with you man. i know it's hard to loose someone so close to your heart. please keep your head up and know we are all here for you.

i hope everyone has a merry christmas and a happy new year, and remember, as long as you keep putting one foot in front of the other, you'll get to where you wanna be.

Sorry to hear that doc :(
I hope everyone here at SG, The community, The moderators, The administrators,
Have a merry christmas and a merry new year. :)

Wow im sorry that happened to you Doc
i think i speak for the sarcastic gamer community when i say we're all here for you

Thanks everyone. I really appreciate the condolences. In true Price form...

Stop it fool! Did you like the Christmas Carol?

Thanks a lot friends.

Doc

Doc I cant say how sorry I feel for you.
My heart really does go out to you.
That podcast was really a beautiful tribute and brought a tear to my eye.
My best friend died of cancer in 2004 and before he died he wrote me a letter that his mom gave me after his death.

His finishing lines might apply to you as well.
No matter where you go
No matter how high you fly
Ill be by your side
We'll always play in your dreams

On the non-serious note:
The Christmas Story was hilarious
Some of my fav quotes from the 2 times ive listened to it are:
Yeah we were taking bets its 3 to 1 odds that you were gay
Every idiot who runs around saying Merry Chirstmas should be dipped in goat puke and buried with mistletoe through his heart

So sorry to hear of your friend Doc. The talent presented in that special was pure genius and it should be a tradition you include it every holiday season from now on. :)

I feel for you right now doc i know how hard it is to lose someone close to you having gone through it myself 2 years ago.
And i wanted to let you know that my thoughts and best wishes are with you at this difficult time.

So sorry to hear of your friend Doc. The talent presented in that special was pure genius and it should be a tradition you include it every holiday season from now on. :)

"Who let them dogs out?"

That rendition was hilarious.
I kept waiting for Scrooge to ask for some taters - mmm hmmm.
Or maybe some potted beef - mm hmm.

This Chrismas season Ive really not been 'feeling it' at all. Its just all seeming phoney. But after this podcast and the guts you had to express your memories for your friend, I genuinely feel like scrooge on Chrismas morning.

Big respect man.


Ps.English accent = Absolutely hilarious

That was a moving tribute and a lovely show :)

I wish everyone a truly fantastic Christmas!

This Chrismas season Ive really not been 'feeling it' at all. Its just all seeming phoney. But after this podcast and the guts you had to express your memories for your friend, I genuinely feel like scrooge on Chrismas morning.

Big respect man.


Ps.English accent = Absolutely hilarious

Thanks man. Seriously

I need to give that back to ya. Your avatar is truly a work of art.... It's so.... accurate ;)

I'm sorry for your loss, Doc. I know that the holidays can be the hardest times when you've lost a close friend or relative.

Hope everyone has a great holiday season!

R.I.P James Price McKinney.
Loved the episode and respect to you for being such a good buddy to James Price McKinney :)

I even shed a tear listening to this episode cause it reminds me of things i dont feel like sharing, not anything against anyone but its something i wanna keep to myself:)
But i was really happy for this episode and keep rocking on everyone:)

And as a last note i will listen to this every year. It was simply genious. Loved the "who let them dogs out" part:D

I'm a long-time listener of the show, but I just registered now.

I love the show, even though you never talk about PC gaming (rarely anyway) which is my gaming format, but I still listen to it anyway because it makes me laugh and gives me news about console gaming and other gaming related stuff.

Anyway, I thought this episode was a very touching sentiment, and I (almost) shed a tear at the start. I've never lost anyone close to me (fortunately), but I can empathise with how this would upset you, and I'm sorry for your loss.

Keep doing the show. God bless.

im so sorry for your lose Doc i wish you the best this Christmas.

also i love the Christmas carol thing i loved the "who let the dogs out"

Thanks Doc for sharing a peice of your soul, a peice of your sadness and for what was very obviously a hard time in your life.

The podcast was great! I plan on taking it home and sharing with the roomie and a couple of other close friends. I don't think I'd laughed that hard in awhile :) I think this was an excellent way in honoring a good friend.

Take Care Doc
R.I.P James Price McKinney

im sorry for what happened.

however I loved the christmas carol parody.

I so sorry to hear Doc. I'll keep you in my mind (and prayers but I dont want to get all religious on everyone) Its during these holidays that people forget things like this and cloud their minds with Hallmark cards and reused carols. Also like Scism3 I'm glad that you actually put faith in random strangers like us during a time like this.

I loved the parody of A Christmas Carol. Pretty funny, our hearts go out to you man my grandfather died who was very close to me.

Besides sarcastic gamer, it's been a pretty rough year for yours truly. I just hope that everyone has the best damn Christmas and a Fraking great New Year, and then we forget this year forever. Except for Sarcastic Gamer. Praise Be Its Name.

Happy Holidays to everybody on the forums, you guys are the best.

RIP to the loved ones we've lost. RIP Robert Linderberg, Maya will never forget you. I promise.

Praised be it's name, and yes, I will toast to that!

Sorry for all of your losses... and may the next year be the best possible...

Doc, I'm sorry for your loss man. It must've been really difficult to go ahead with SG after Price died. Thanks for having the courage to do so, it has blessed all of us tremendously.

That parody was flippin' hilarious. I also loved the "Who let them dogs out" part, the "3 to 1 that your gay" thing, the English accent, etc. Just awesome. It should be added to the parody page.

Nice pod cast!!! Sorry for your loss Doc. You guys have created a site that takes up most of my work day. And for a guy that has ADD... it's perfect. Your friend would have been proud! I can't wait for 2008. This site is going to blow up even more!!!!! I am so happy I am a part of it!!!

oh, And I can't wait for a "live taping"... I am sure it will sound realer.

RIP: my sanity, mi abilty too spel corectly, and PMPB's beer (stolen from his fridge).

Im sorry to hear that man, I know it isnt fun, i lost my grandmother 3 years ago in March also.

EDIT:

I mean this in mo disrespect whatsoever, and if you dont want it I understand but here...

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http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q289/dillon837/price.png

My condolences to James' family and hope your getting through this Doc. I just want to put it out there that the screen write was kinda funny. XDDD

Praised be it's name, and yes, I will toast to that!

Sorry for all of your losses... and may the next year be the best possible...

Much appreciated!

Im sorry to hear that man, I know it isnt fun, i lost my grandmother 3 years ago in March also.

EDIT:

I mean this in mo disrespect whatsoever, and if you dont want it I understand but here...

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http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q289/dillon837/price.png

Dude that's awesome. I'll make it my sig for a while... Soon as I figure out how :)

Thanks

Lol are you joking about the not knowing how to put something into your sig, because that sounded worse than something Dave might say. xD

Lol are you joking about the not knowing how to put something into your sig, because that sounded worse than something Dave might say. xD

We should start a movement to make realer the world of the year. XDDD

Doc, I'm so honored that you shared that with us. And I'm glad Timmy got his new rectum.

That was rather excellent. Was there only 2 of you doing the voices? Nice one!

Soory for your friend doc good show

Condolences Doc. I hope this episode helps your soul rest easier in relation to Price. You had a lot of courage to do this, and I'm sure that Price would be touched by the dedication. This was definitely worth it, and a good cause. Video games can wait for true friendship.

Have a good holiday season guys!

Sorry for your loss, Doc.

That Christmas carol was really funny. Really nice work.

Definitely a sobering show this week. I hope you and your families have a Merry Christmas remembering James. A truly funny man.

The Christmas Carrol (can we call it that?) was absolutely hilarious. It must have taken a whole lot of time to write. I enjoyed it because it was funny but there was a message still to be had in it.

Thank you Doc for sharing your heart on air.

Lol are you joking about the not knowing how to put something into your sig, because that sounded worse than something Dave might say. xD

No i mean the picture won't save for me

Sorry for your loss, Doc.

That Christmas carol was really funny. Really nice work.

Thanks guys. For all of the compliments.... not just this one. I am SO PROUD to finally get to share this with everyone. I am doing fine. Just keep thinkin bout the good times.

My condolences to anyone who lost someone this year. Keep on keepin on.

Definitely a sobering show this week. I hope you and your families have a Merry Christmas remembering James. A truly funny man.

The Christmas Carrol (can we call it that?) was absolutely hilarious. It must have taken a whole lot of time to write. I enjoyed it because it was funny but there was a message still to be had in it.

Thank you Doc for sharing your heart on air.

We started writing in August and we went into production in the first week of December.

I haven't listened to this in years, and hadn't until the podcast came out. I forgot all about tying in the sponsor at the end of the thing. Talk about product placement.

Thanks for listening to this you guys. You all rock.

You all rock.
Right back at ya Doc!

I haven't listened to this in years, and hadn't until the podcast came out. I forgot all about tying in the sponsor at the end of the thing. Talk about product placement.
LOL! I was wondering about that ad. It was pretty funny too though.

LOL! I was wondering about that ad. It was pretty funny too though.

I don't even think MetroCall is in business anymore... and who carries a pager these days. lol

I don't even think MetroCall is in business anymore... and who carries a pager these days. lol

I was wondering if they were still in biz when I was listening.

Ever click on my sig Doc and see Jack Bauer get paged? Too funny.

No i mean the picture won't save for me

You dont need to save it if you dont want to. Click on the link, then copy it from your browser into your sig section, hit the [IMG] button and paste it into there

Great show guys! Fantastic radio play. Though those who pass on will never be forgotten by those that knew them, this show allows us, who never knew him, to always remember James Price McKinney. Thank you for sharing it with us.

the "christmas carrol" needs to be put in the parodys section it's good comody and still amzingly toching :)

I'm really sorry to hear that. :( May he be missed.

That was some funny stuff Doc. You guys did a great job.
The message that came across in the intro to the podcast is you have some great people in your corner that work on the site and do the podcast with you, as you know. Also remember that you have all of us as well. I lost my step-father two years ago and all I can say is hang in there and surround yourself with great people. It seems like you are doing that already. Condolences.

R.I.P man...and happy christmes\hanuka \kwanza happy what ever for all of us here in sg especially you doc and all the other admins yousty lono supa everyone

This may be a bit long and my apologies for that first off.

I have listened to the all of the Podcasts but until this recent Podcast have not felt the need or desire to sign up on the forums or participate at length. Honestly the main reason is simply because my time is limited. However I enjoy keeping up to date with gaming news, despite my lack of owning a next gen console, and the comedic humor is right down my alley. But after listening to the pure human emotion expressed in this last podcast I felt the need to write this. As much as all of you joke and make fun of each other it truly shows your real personality when a fellow friend is in need of support and THAT is what makes a community a joy to be a part of and what makes this a special place.

Before any of us are anything else we are humans and therefore can relate to pure human feelings and emotions. The feelings you shared with us Doc made me extremely sad but extremely happy at the same time. Sad for the loss you have experienced and that all of us have experienced in our lives, but also happy that your good friends life still flows through you and that all of us had the opportunity to meet him and experience the bond you two had. Life is measured by the relationships you make and the special time you get to spend with them not by anything else.

Obviously your friend as served his purpose considering his memory has lead you to this stage and allowed you to bring so much joy and laughter to many different people and build such a great community. He has blessed us all through you and the passion you put forth in creating this site. I am inspired by your story and wish you nothing but success and happiness in the New Year, you deserve nothing less.

Everyone have a very Merry Christmas!

--Z

Very nice 1st post.
Welcome to the SG forums.

Yes, a VERY nice first post.

...I forget if I posted in here yet, but...that was FRIGGIN HILARIOUS!

Great show.. thanks for sharing that with us all. My hopes and prayers are with you and the loved ones he left behind. It's sad to lose such an obvious talent, but at least I know I'll have something to laugh about when I get to the other side.

Can't say I was interested in the radio drama part, but I would like to offer my condolences.

Just got done listening and wow, That may have been one of the best things I have heard all month. Great job guys.
I have been working on my shows Christmas Special for the past few days and I would just like to say thank you for showing me up before it's even released. And Merry Christmas.

Man, that was great. I wish I could have met James. He seems like he was a cool dude.

Sorry for your loss. However, I'm not too big on the Scrooge story.

I've lost a couple of great friends a few years ago. It was devastating. I know what it's like. Soldier on, Doc.

Sorry for your loss Doc, Price seemed like a cool and funny guy.

Wow. Sorry for your loss Doc. We're all here for you.

Everyone have a very Merry Christmas!

--Z

Back atcha ZVOLEN

thanks to everyone.... Glad you enjoyed the show and Merry Christmas.

Here's to a prosperous New Year for all of us.

Back atcha ZVOLEN

thanks to everyone.... Glad you enjoyed the show and Merry Christmas.

Here's to a prosperous New Year for all of us.

Happy Christmahanukwanzakuh!

Also....
http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/9894/bestskitevergw7.jpg

I am sorry to hear about your friend. Just know that he is in a better place. My prayers will be with you. I really enjoyed the rendition of The Christmas Carol. I was wondering what sound effect you used for the time travel? It sounded like the spell sound effect from Morrowind. I am sorry again about your friend.


-Tweak

That rocked, and i admire you for opening up and sharing it with us. I know what it's like to lose someone close, but i hope you get over it before too long, and i'm sure he'd be proud.

Merry Christmas everyone :)

wow that was very well done i merry Christmas

Very nice 1st post.
Welcome to the SG forums.

Thanks, but as I said earlier I felt compelled. Its good to be here

Yes, a VERY nice first post.

...I forget if I posted in here yet, but...that was FRIGGIN HILARIOUS!Great, now I have set an unusually high expectation that will be shattered with future posts. Thanks!

Back atcha ZVOLEN

thanks to everyone.... Glad you enjoyed the show and Merry Christmas.

Here's to a prosperous New Year for all of us.

I can toast to that...


--Z

I saw the real Christmas carol the next day and this all I could think about.

im sorry to hear about your friend, doc. i recently lost someone as well and it was tough getting through christmas without them. i hope you're doing ok and were able to have a merry christmas.

Yeah, I know how you feel DOC, one of my friends had the same thing happen to them.
I feel your loss.

You had me welling up seconds into the episode. I had to listen to the whole episode after that and I wasn't disappointed. Really funny stuff.

For those interesting in seeing Price in action, our friend Brent Davis and price put together this strange little piece. I don't know if Price ever got to see it. I'll have to ask Brent.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ygqjeDw3FFA
(http://youtube.com/watch?v=ygqjeDw3FFA)

i feel so sorry for you man....loved the show!!!!

Really sorry for your loss.
I had several other episodes of the podcast ready on my psp when I first came across this one. At first I just went to the next episode, because how different this is.
But a minute in to the next episode I felt really bad.
I felt like the biggest mother F*ing bastard in the world.
I went back to this one, and enjoyed it alot.