Comments for Podcasters Unite! http://www.podcastunite.com This is Not a Monologue. Wed, 12 Jan 2011 22:41:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Finding the Time by theinterrupters http://www.podcastunite.com/2010/01/finding-the-time/comment-page-1/#comment-1212 theinterrupters Wed, 12 Jan 2011 22:41:24 +0000 http://www.podcastunite.com/2010/01/finding-the-time/#comment-1212 We have not had this issue yet with missing our dates, but i am concerned that we may be going to live feed. Any thoughs on live podcasting or suggestions We have not had this issue yet with missing our dates, but i am concerned that we may be going to live feed. Any thoughs on live podcasting or suggestions

]]> Comment on There used to be a certain validation to… by theinterrupters http://www.podcastunite.com/2010/07/there-used-to-be-a-certain-validation-to/comment-page-1/#comment-1211 theinterrupters Wed, 12 Jan 2011 22:38:39 +0000 http://www.podcastunite.com/2010/07/there-used-to-be-a-certain-validation-to/#comment-1211 Well said. I love putting the www. in front of my podcasts name. www.weinterruptthisbroadcast.com sounds great. Well said. I love putting the www. in front of my podcasts name. http://www.weinterruptthisbroadcast.com sounds great.

]]> Comment on There used to be a certain validation to… by James http://www.podcastunite.com/2010/07/there-used-to-be-a-certain-validation-to/comment-page-1/#comment-133 James Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:50:59 +0000 http://www.podcastunite.com/2010/07/there-used-to-be-a-certain-validation-to/#comment-133 There was a discussion on the maximumfun.org forums recently about podcasters helping other podcasters, and one of the members talked about handing out CDs of their podcast to people who had come to their live comedy show. It's a good idea. Mind you, they are a live comedy troupe, and not just a podcast, so it was easy to tie them together. I look forward to hearing what gear you get for your podcast. I am ridiculously happy with my 'studio', and love almost everything I have. Happy hunting. There was a discussion on the maximumfun.org forums recently about podcasters helping other podcasters, and one of the members talked about handing out CDs of their podcast to people who had come to their live comedy show. It’s a good idea. Mind you, they are a live comedy troupe, and not just a podcast, so it was easy to tie them together.

I look forward to hearing what gear you get for your podcast. I am ridiculously happy with my ‘studio’, and love almost everything I have. Happy hunting.

]]> Comment on There used to be a certain validation to… by Brockl http://www.podcastunite.com/2010/07/there-used-to-be-a-certain-validation-to/comment-page-1/#comment-130 Brockl Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:30:29 +0000 http://www.podcastunite.com/2010/07/there-used-to-be-a-certain-validation-to/#comment-130 I think this is a pretty valid point if only a brief one most people might overlook. it is a good audible queue to let potential listeners know your addy is coming up, much better than traditional radio's call letters in my opinion (the more W's the merrier in my opinion). I take your idea to the extreme for extra effectiveness by prefacing my eventual show's web address with "hypertext transfer protocol colon slash slash w....w.....w". Being a sardonic there, but your way makes sense. I'm still acquiring equipment at this point so I have only been telling friends to take a look at the content I have up so far. What I'm looking forward to next is to slap a "www" then my logo/address onto my own bumper and seeing if I get any traffic from it. I'm surprised that I never see any guerilla style marketing for podcasts, maybe its just my region. Maybe I'm unique in the fact that if I see a wacky or obscure web address scrawled by hand or something out in "the wild", I usually end going to it.....and then I'm usually disappointed. I think this is a pretty valid point if only a brief one most people might overlook. it is a good audible queue to let potential listeners know your addy is coming up, much better than traditional radio’s call letters in my opinion (the more W’s the merrier in my opinion). I take your idea to the extreme for extra effectiveness by prefacing my eventual show’s web address with “hypertext transfer protocol colon slash slash w….w…..w”. Being a sardonic there, but your way makes sense.

I’m still acquiring equipment at this point so I have only been telling friends to take a look at the content I have up so far. What I’m looking forward to next is to slap a “www” then my logo/address onto my own bumper and seeing if I get any traffic from it. I’m surprised that I never see any guerilla style marketing for podcasts, maybe its just my region. Maybe I’m unique in the fact that if I see a wacky or obscure web address scrawled by hand or something out in “the wild”, I usually end going to it…..and then I’m usually disappointed.

]]> Comment on iPod Nano Adds Radio, Takes Away Our Audience? by Bruce http://www.podcastunite.com/2009/10/ipod-nano-adds-radio-takes-away-our-audience/comment-page-1/#comment-120 Bruce Wed, 19 May 2010 15:48:01 +0000 http://www.podcastunite.com/2009/10/ipod-nano-adds-radio-takes-away-our-audience/#comment-120 I agree with the DVR point, and that more iPods are good for podcasters in general. Leave it to Apple to make an old technology (FM Radio) a "Killer App." Which it isn't really a killer app, but something that was buzz worthy. I agree with the DVR point, and that more iPods are good for podcasters in general. Leave it to Apple to make an old technology (FM Radio) a “Killer App.” Which it isn’t really a killer app, but something that was buzz worthy.

]]> Comment on Finding the Time by Koomdogg http://www.podcastunite.com/2010/01/finding-the-time/comment-page-1/#comment-91 Koomdogg Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:50:58 +0000 http://www.podcastunite.com/2010/01/finding-the-time/#comment-91 Yeah, it's a struggle to find the time. I've gotten back to a weekly schedule for my show, but for a while there, it slowed down to two to three weeks between episodes. Scheduling guests is very difficult; I've had to reschedule guests several times. I've got a real job and they have real jobs, so time is precious. Somehow it all works out. Yeah, it’s a struggle to find the time. I’ve gotten back to a weekly schedule for my show, but for a while there, it slowed down to two to three weeks between episodes. Scheduling guests is very difficult; I’ve had to reschedule guests several times. I’ve got a real job and they have real jobs, so time is precious. Somehow it all works out.

]]> Comment on Teaching About Podcasting by James http://www.podcastunite.com/2009/10/teaching-about-podcasting/comment-page-1/#comment-44 James Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:40:43 +0000 http://www.podcastunite.com/2009/10/teaching-about-podcasting/#comment-44 I love the word "podcasting," I just wish it wasn't so misleading. Really, I can only fault Apple and it's marketing and popularity of the iPod, The iPod giveth, and the iPod taketh away. :-) I love the word “podcasting,” I just wish it wasn’t so misleading. Really, I can only fault Apple and it’s marketing and popularity of the iPod, The iPod giveth, and the iPod taketh away. :-)

]]> Comment on Teaching About Podcasting by Gary http://www.podcastunite.com/2009/10/teaching-about-podcasting/comment-page-1/#comment-43 Gary Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:34:11 +0000 http://www.podcastunite.com/2009/10/teaching-about-podcasting/#comment-43 I know what you mean James. There are significant barriers to entry to the world of 'podcasting'. I think that iTunes addresses a lot of these - ie finding podcasts, subscribing to them, listening to them ... it is a great ecosystem, and has standardised so many things. Yet, even though the podcast tab is there in iTunes, I wonder how many ever chance to explore it? not many I think. yes, the term is somewhat confusing, and much like RSS, has yet to reach a cultural lliteracy in terms of comprehension and recognition. my best conceivable approach? send an email to a friend and say 'listen to this' and if they get hooked, the process and the mechanics will take over. Once the interest is there, the rest will follow. Gary I know what you mean James. There are significant barriers to entry to the world of ‘podcasting’.

I think that iTunes addresses a lot of these – ie finding podcasts, subscribing to them, listening to them … it is a great ecosystem, and has standardised so many things. Yet, even though the podcast tab is there in iTunes, I wonder how many ever chance to explore it? not many I think.

yes, the term is somewhat confusing, and much like RSS, has yet to reach a cultural lliteracy in terms of comprehension and recognition.

my best conceivable approach? send an email to a friend and say ‘listen to this’ and if they get hooked, the process and the mechanics will take over. Once the interest is there, the rest will follow.

Gary

]]> Comment on Adam Carolla by Koomdogg http://www.podcastunite.com/2009/10/adam-carolla/comment-page-1/#comment-41 Koomdogg Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:43:48 +0000 http://www.podcastunite.com/?p=106#comment-41 He used to get on my nerves when he was on Loveline, but I've grown to appreciate him. I only started listening to the podcast a few months ago, but I find it entertaining. I'm a fan of interviews, so I usually just pick and choose the shows with guests I'm interested in. Like recently, he's had on Dave Thomas of SCTV fame, who I'm a huge fan of and who rarely does interviews, so that was exciting for me. And Paul Shaffer was on hyping his new book, and being a fan of Letterman and Shaffer since the early days, that was entertaining as well. Carolla's definitely an acquired taste, but I love that he's doing what he wants to do and it just happens to be podcasting. Would that we could all afford to do the same. How cool would that be? He used to get on my nerves when he was on Loveline, but I’ve grown to appreciate him. I only started listening to the podcast a few months ago, but I find it entertaining. I’m a fan of interviews, so I usually just pick and choose the shows with guests I’m interested in. Like recently, he’s had on Dave Thomas of SCTV fame, who I’m a huge fan of and who rarely does interviews, so that was exciting for me. And Paul Shaffer was on hyping his new book, and being a fan of Letterman and Shaffer since the early days, that was entertaining as well. Carolla’s definitely an acquired taste, but I love that he’s doing what he wants to do and it just happens to be podcasting. Would that we could all afford to do the same. How cool would that be?

]]> Comment on Ever have this happen to you? You are lo… by Koomdogg http://www.podcastunite.com/2009/10/ever-have-this-happen-to-you-you-are-lo/comment-page-1/#comment-40 Koomdogg Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:39:57 +0000 http://www.podcastunite.com/2009/10/ever-have-this-happen-to-you-you-are-lo/#comment-40 When I was doing my show all by myself, it definitely took more effort to put it all together and sometimes it would be two or three weeks between shows. Lately, I've been recording conversations with special guests, which makes it easier to go on a weekly schedule. The hard part, like James said, is you're kind of at the mercy of the guest. I like recording the shows in person, so there's a lot of difficulty finding time. And when I can' t find a guest, I go back to my old format and just record solo. As for listening to podcasts, I have a regular rotation of 20+ shows that I listen to (sports, news, music, movies, comedy), so it's not like I'm running out of stuff. And if I don't feel like listening to a podcast, I listen to music. I don't mind the longer shows; I can listen to them in my office, in the car, at the gym or while running. When I was doing my show all by myself, it definitely took more effort to put it all together and sometimes it would be two or three weeks between shows. Lately, I’ve been recording conversations with special guests, which makes it easier to go on a weekly schedule. The hard part, like James said, is you’re kind of at the mercy of the guest. I like recording the shows in person, so there’s a lot of difficulty finding time. And when I can’ t find a guest, I go back to my old format and just record solo.

As for listening to podcasts, I have a regular rotation of 20+ shows that I listen to (sports, news, music, movies, comedy), so it’s not like I’m running out of stuff. And if I don’t feel like listening to a podcast, I listen to music. I don’t mind the longer shows; I can listen to them in my office, in the car, at the gym or while running.

]]> Comment on Ever have this happen to you? You are lo… by James http://www.podcastunite.com/2009/10/ever-have-this-happen-to-you-you-are-lo/comment-page-1/#comment-34 James Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:35:11 +0000 http://www.podcastunite.com/2009/10/ever-have-this-happen-to-you-you-are-lo/#comment-34 Are you just not finding anything new to listen to? Or are you bored with the things you already are listening to? I just saw someone post a link to the latest episode of Radiolab, from WNYC. They said it was the best episode yet. I love Radiolab, but I have a hard time finding an hour just to sit and listen to it. Cutting a few online things out of my life will help, but still... Are you just not finding anything new to listen to? Or are you bored with the things you already are listening to?

I just saw someone post a link to the latest episode of Radiolab, from WNYC. They said it was the best episode yet. I love Radiolab, but I have a hard time finding an hour just to sit and listen to it. Cutting a few online things out of my life will help, but still…

]]> Comment on Ever have this happen to you? You are lo… by James http://www.podcastunite.com/2009/10/ever-have-this-happen-to-you-you-are-lo/comment-page-1/#comment-33 James Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:25:08 +0000 http://www.podcastunite.com/2009/10/ever-have-this-happen-to-you-you-are-lo/#comment-33 I wish I had the luxury of waiting until later. With a podcast partner across the country, and having a wildly different work schedule from him, I have to take my chances when I get them. It all came together this week, though. Sometimes just talking about hockey gets me into talking about hockey. I wish I had the luxury of waiting until later. With a podcast partner across the country, and having a wildly different work schedule from him, I have to take my chances when I get them. It all came together this week, though. Sometimes just talking about hockey gets me into talking about hockey.

]]> Comment on Ever have this happen to you? You are lo… by Gary http://www.podcastunite.com/2009/10/ever-have-this-happen-to-you-you-are-lo/comment-page-1/#comment-32 Gary Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:09:18 +0000 http://www.podcastunite.com/2009/10/ever-have-this-happen-to-you-you-are-lo/#comment-32 I've had that feeling all this week ... although not with producing podcasts, but listening to them. A creative lull seems to be in the air. I’ve had that feeling all this week … although not with producing podcasts, but listening to them. A creative lull seems to be in the air.

]]> Comment on Ever have this happen to you? You are lo… by avshockeypodcast http://www.podcastunite.com/2009/10/ever-have-this-happen-to-you-you-are-lo/comment-page-1/#comment-31 avshockeypodcast Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:44:39 +0000 http://www.podcastunite.com/2009/10/ever-have-this-happen-to-you-you-are-lo/#comment-31 I've lulled many times. It happens. It's kind of like shopping though, if you're not in the mood, it's just not going to work. It's not live TV, so I just try and talk my way through it, or just try it another time. If the listeners need to wait a little bit for a better product, I'm sure they won't mind at all. I’ve lulled many times. It happens. It’s kind of like shopping though, if you’re not in the mood, it’s just not going to work. It’s not live TV, so I just try and talk my way through it, or just try it another time. If the listeners need to wait a little bit for a better product, I’m sure they won’t mind at all.

]]> Comment on iPod Nano Adds Radio, Takes Away Our Audience? by James http://www.podcastunite.com/2009/10/ipod-nano-adds-radio-takes-away-our-audience/comment-page-1/#comment-29 James Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:55:09 +0000 http://www.podcastunite.com/2009/10/ipod-nano-adds-radio-takes-away-our-audience/#comment-29 I agree with the DVR point, and that more iPods are good for podcasters in general. Leave it to Apple to make an old technology (FM Radio) a "Killer App." Which it isn't really a killer app, but something that was buzz worthy. I agree with the DVR point, and that more iPods are good for podcasters in general. Leave it to Apple to make an old technology (FM Radio) a “Killer App.” Which it isn’t really a killer app, but something that was buzz worthy.

]]> Comment on iPod Nano Adds Radio, Takes Away Our Audience? by Koomdogg http://www.podcastunite.com/2009/10/ipod-nano-adds-radio-takes-away-our-audience/comment-page-1/#comment-28 Koomdogg Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:48:41 +0000 http://www.podcastunite.com/2009/10/ipod-nano-adds-radio-takes-away-our-audience/#comment-28 I agree with Gary and Avshockey. I rarely listen to radio anymore. The music stations are too formatted and stale and the sports talk stations (around here, anyway) are annoying and have too many commercials. I'd much rather listen to podcasts. But I think if someone is already listening to podcasts on their iPod, they're not going to stop because it has a radio function. As was already mentioned, the time-shifting aspect of podcasts makes them so much more convenient to listen to. I can listen to 25 minutes of a show on my way to work, pause it, and pick it up at my convenience. And if I didn't hear something right or want to revisit something I just heard, I can rewind it. The iPod has been a huge factor in introducing people to podcasts. That's how it happened for me in 2005. Of course, it's incumbent upon us to let our listeners and future listeners know that they can listen our shows on their computers or burn them to CDs as well. I agree with Gary and Avshockey. I rarely listen to radio anymore. The music stations are too formatted and stale and the sports talk stations (around here, anyway) are annoying and have too many commercials. I’d much rather listen to podcasts.

But I think if someone is already listening to podcasts on their iPod, they’re not going to stop because it has a radio function. As was already mentioned, the time-shifting aspect of podcasts makes them so much more convenient to listen to. I can listen to 25 minutes of a show on my way to work, pause it, and pick it up at my convenience. And if I didn’t hear something right or want to revisit something I just heard, I can rewind it.

The iPod has been a huge factor in introducing people to podcasts. That’s how it happened for me in 2005. Of course, it’s incumbent upon us to let our listeners and future listeners know that they can listen our shows on their computers or burn them to CDs as well.

]]> Comment on iPod Nano Adds Radio, Takes Away Our Audience? by avshockeypodcast http://www.podcastunite.com/2009/10/ipod-nano-adds-radio-takes-away-our-audience/comment-page-1/#comment-25 avshockeypodcast Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:43:51 +0000 http://www.podcastunite.com/2009/10/ipod-nano-adds-radio-takes-away-our-audience/#comment-25 I figure if the quality is there in the podcast people will listen to it. I never viewed the addition of the radio as competition, I viewed as a way for people to be more connected. Much of the sports in Denver's market, besides Avs hockey of course, is now on FM radio. I'd love to listen to sports while I'm walking the dog, shoveling, etc. After I'm done listening to sports I can listen to a podcast that will help me get deeper into that sport or team. If the podcast is well made, people will listen either way. And the live pause function is genius. After being spoiled with a DVR for the past year and a half I find it tough not being able to rewind things when I'm listening to sports talk. What a great function. And James...More iPods equal more ways for people to access, download, and listen to podcasts. That's a good thing for us. I figure if the quality is there in the podcast people will listen to it. I never viewed the addition of the radio as competition, I viewed as a way for people to be more connected. Much of the sports in Denver’s market, besides Avs hockey of course, is now on FM radio. I’d love to listen to sports while I’m walking the dog, shoveling, etc. After I’m done listening to sports I can listen to a podcast that will help me get deeper into that sport or team. If the podcast is well made, people will listen either way.

And the live pause function is genius. After being spoiled with a DVR for the past year and a half I find it tough not being able to rewind things when I’m listening to sports talk. What a great function.

And James…More iPods equal more ways for people to access, download, and listen to podcasts. That’s a good thing for us.

]]> Comment on iPod Nano Adds Radio, Takes Away Our Audience? by Gary http://www.podcastunite.com/2009/10/ipod-nano-adds-radio-takes-away-our-audience/comment-page-1/#comment-24 Gary Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:06:40 +0000 http://www.podcastunite.com/2009/10/ipod-nano-adds-radio-takes-away-our-audience/#comment-24 I think radio is dead ... people want to listen to what THEY want to listen to, when they want it. That's what the iPod stands for in general. the biggest issue with podcasting is that most people haven't tried it. If they only knew what was out there, *free*, they would be astonished. The amount of quality content, the regularity at which it comes out ... podcasting is one of the media forms most underestimated in the public eye. But thankfully, all it takes is one good experience with a podcast to convert someone for life. the itunes/ipod link is the key to continued growth. I think radio is dead … people want to listen to what THEY want to listen to, when they want it. That’s what the iPod stands for in general.

the biggest issue with podcasting is that most people haven’t tried it. If they only knew what was out there, *free*, they would be astonished. The amount of quality content, the regularity at which it comes out … podcasting is one of the media forms most underestimated in the public eye. But thankfully, all it takes is one good experience with a podcast to convert someone for life.

the itunes/ipod link is the key to continued growth.

]]> Comment on I finished up a Tweetcast last night. It… by Koomdogg http://www.podcastunite.com/2009/10/i-finished-up-a-tweetcast-last-night-it/comment-page-1/#comment-22 Koomdogg Sat, 10 Oct 2009 19:22:52 +0000 http://www.podcastunite.com/2009/10/i-finished-up-a-tweetcast-last-night-it/#comment-22 The Tweetcast concept is a great idea. Get the word out on Twitter, get a bunch of different viewpoints and voila! You've got a podcast. Awesome. The Tweetcast concept is a great idea. Get the word out on Twitter, get a bunch of different viewpoints and voila! You’ve got a podcast. Awesome.

]]> Comment on The Investment of the Listener by James http://www.podcastunite.com/2009/09/the-investment-of-the-listener/comment-page-1/#comment-21 James Wed, 30 Sep 2009 04:17:56 +0000 http://www.podcastunite.com/2009/09/the-investment-of-the-listener/#comment-21 I think it's on topic. Even if you do need a nap. :P I think there is a difference between respecting their investment and pandering. I wouldn't change my podcast for the audience, but I certainly would change it for me (if there are parts I don't like, or things I want to try). It's not a fine line for me at all. I like having people who listen to the show, and I appreciate their investment of time and money that allows them to listen to my show. And it's such a different scenario than the radio listener, I think it warrants discussion. Get some sleep. Welcome aboard, Scott. I think it’s on topic. Even if you do need a nap. :P

I think there is a difference between respecting their investment and pandering. I wouldn’t change my podcast for the audience, but I certainly would change it for me (if there are parts I don’t like, or things I want to try). It’s not a fine line for me at all. I like having people who listen to the show, and I appreciate their investment of time and money that allows them to listen to my show. And it’s such a different scenario than the radio listener, I think it warrants discussion.

Get some sleep. Welcome aboard, Scott.

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