The Hosts
- Kevin Baird
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 Baird
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
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.
- Don Anderson
Don is a waiter and part-time steel worker. He is easily the quietest of the three (some callers ironically address the show trio as "Don and Crew"), sometimes not saying anything for long periods of time. In earlier episodes his phone connection would constantly cut out, causing him to miss segments of the show, or need to delay the show to be reconnected. On January 7, 2007, Kevin announced that Don would no longer be a regular host, though he's still making frequent appearances as a guest. He is currently a regular on Midwest Wasteland, along with Donn Suesse.
- Guest Hosts
Jedi Hillis (the Christian), Karate Dog, Donn Suesse, and Akuma have guest hosted the show multiple times and are often fill-ins for the other hosts when they are away.
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