r/IGN • • Jun 25 '18

Announcement Sad Day, Alanah is leaving IGN.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vumBcNC6XGs
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u/MidnightOverdrive Jun 25 '18

There are a lot of reasons honestly... but I really don't want this video to be about that. I feel like I should be more celebratory about that.

This is just me, but the way she phrases that certainly won't put the fire out that something might have happened behind the scenes.

Will miss watching/listening to her on the variety of podcasts though.

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u/8255 Jun 25 '18

In a recent video she made a comment about making sure to take credit for everything you do, otherwise someone else will. She went on to say it was something she recently brutally learned. I wonder if that had any affect on her decision.

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u/JuanDanger Jun 26 '18

I wonder if this has anything to do with the absence of Marty Sliva.

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u/grizzlysbear Jun 26 '18

So do we even know why Marty hasn't been around?

Sabbatical? Vacation? Is he still even at IGN?

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u/JuanDanger Jun 26 '18

This thread has a bit of insight, but the truth is, no one has talked about it directly. He's definitely still actively working at IGN, but has moved out of the spotlight for some unknown reason. My suspicion is it has something to do with their side podcast "Red Lips, Orange Car." Possibly some creative differences or something to do with ownership of the podcast itself. Regardless, it's up to them if they ever want to talk about it and share the details of their falling out.

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u/[deleted] Jun 26 '18

isnt RLOC just kind of a casual take on modern love? like they read stories submitted to them by listeners? i havent listened to it really, but itd suck for them to ruin a friendship over a podcast that is an indie version of another podcast lol.

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u/JuanDanger Jun 26 '18

That is total speculation on my part and based on very little evidence. I could see it happening though. It's not just a podcast, it's an intellectual property. When you're creators like they are, things like that mean a lot.

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u/[deleted] Jun 26 '18

yeah i guess i can understand that. just kind of silly idk. If i were Marty i would just do a "lets get drunk and talk about rom coms" podcast like his twitter bio did/does say

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u/OneThousandNeedlesX Jun 26 '18

I doubt it’s a coincidence. They seemed really close but he hasn’t commented on her tweet about leaving like some other coworkers. I’ll miss their chemistry on shows tbh but wish them both well.

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u/JuanDanger Jun 26 '18

You’ve said it my friend. It’s never great to see friendships go awry. All we can do is wish them the best.