Its Nominatin' Time!

[Hittman]

The Podcast Peer Awards are now accepting nominations for shows in the following categories:

Favorite
Comedy
Adult
Best Production
Music
Sports (General)
How-to/Education
Cooking/Food/Wine/Beer
Political
Regional
Technology
News/Documentary/Current Events
Spirituality / Religion
Music
Science
Family Friendly
Best Short Podcast
Best Storytelling
Newbee (Three months old or less at the time of nomination.)
Arts / Entertainment

Who would you like to nominate? Which of the nominees would you like to vote for? Or against? (Yep, you can vote against nominees)

The Podcast Peer Awards are designed to recognize and reward excellence in podcasting. Awards are given by your peers, using a simple, difficult to game system that dramatically reduces the “popularity contest” effect. It’s an award given by your peers – other podcasters.

If you’ve done at least six shows and have been podcasting for at least three months you can join the PPA. There’s no membership fee. Several podcasts have already been nominated. Is yours one of them? Sign up and find out. (The nominations forum is only visible to registered, validated users.)

www.podcastpeers.org.

Join the party!

[paulyb]

I've got around to adding my two penn'orth. This looks nicely set up!

[Slone]

Or against? (Yep, you can vote against nominees)

Seems to me no vote counts as a vote against any Podcast listed. Not sure I understand the productivity of a vote against. However, If your counting votes against a Podcast, then you should offer an award for the most hated Podcast no? ;)

Cheers!

[TALK RADIO SHOW]

I wish to be nominated for best FAMILY FRIENDLY show.

We have never directly made fun of "families."

[paulyb]

yeah but it's probably only a matter of time, eh Mike?

I agree that it's a bit snidey letting people vote against podcasts but I s'pose that's how the polls are set up. Still - it's something else competitive and I LOVE a competition!

[EclecticMix]

yeah but it's probably only a matter of time, eh Mike?

I agree that it's a bit snidey letting people vote against podcasts but I s'pose that's how the polls are set up. Still - it's something else competitive and I LOVE a competition!

Punky -

I think you're up against a pretty strong Emo podcast. <g>

Cheers -

george

[paulyb]

mate - they are worthy contenders. Emo rocks...

[tokies]

i read that twice paul... lol just couldnt believe what i read coming out of your typing...

[paulyb]

Sorry - I just ate an ice cream too fast and it knocked me bandy - don't tell anyone will you?

Can someone nominate Air Out My Shorts for something, please? I would but I'm too much of an idiot to understand simple instructions.

I'm off now to write some stuff in my diary...

[kinkysex]

Sorry - I just ate an ice cream too fast and it knocked me bandy - don't tell anyone will you?

Can someone nominate Air Out My Shorts for something, please? I would but I'm too much of an idiot to understand simple instructions.

I'm off now to write some stuff in my diary...

Good idea! :D

[Metaphore]

I'm not to proud to nominate myself, but I'm completely at a loss to what catagory I would fit in.

/shrug

[tokies]

im still looking for the nomations area...

[Marilynfan]

im still looking for the nomations area...

You need to be logged in to see the nominations thread.

[WyethDigital]

I'm not to proud to nominate myself, but I'm completely at a loss to what catagory I would fit in.

/shrug
Hey Rev,

I'd be happy to nominate you, but they're doing video podcasts in the second round of awards this year! Yours is a really groundbreaking show!

Now I gotta get me caught up on podcasts!

Eric

[Metaphore]

Thanks Eric, I went ahead and threw my name in, they can do with it what they will. :)

[Hittman]

Seems to me no vote counts as a vote against any Podcast listed. Not sure I understand the productivity of a vote against.

There are several reasons for it.

It makes errors self correcting. For instance, if someone nominates a show for an inappropriate category, voting against it solves the problem without getting into a big discussion/argument about it.

It also gives each individual more say and makes it harder to game the system. For example, someone nominates the “Nothing But Farts” podcast for Comedy, and several of their friends vote for it. Everyone else who listens says “that’s really pathetic” and votes against it, eliminating it from consideration.

However, If your counting votes against a Podcast, then you should offer an award for the most hated Podcast no?

There are only two shows that would be certain winners (or should that be losers?) and I don’t think anyone wants to give them any more publicity. If someone else wants to start a “Worst Podcast” award, go for it, (I’d sign up) but this is intended to be a positive thing.

Can someone nominate Air Out My Shorts for something, please?

You’ve been nominated in at least one category so far. (Just like the Academy Awards, shows can be nominated in multiple categories.)

im still looking for the nomations area...

You have to be validated and logged in to see the Nominations area. If you just cruse by and take a look without logging in, it remains invisible. And that’s where most of the action is happening right now.

[paulyb]

...errr, sorry Hittman - I'm nothing to do with AOMS - just thought they deserved nominating! Now where's this fart podcast - sounds brilliant...

[Patrick]

I just want to say that your awards are a joke.

Your website sucks, and the fact that all the nominating and voting is done in forums absolutely highlights your lack of care and commitment to this thing. You've had a year to do something with this site and it looks like ***.

You'll have the 30 idiots who really think this is cutting edge and community building participate, but no one else.

This is the dumbest attempt at launching a project I've ever seen.

Feel free to bash me now for my lack of ***-kissing and vision.

[NBX]

I just want to say that your awards are a joke.

Your website sucks, and the fact that all the nominating and voting is done in forums absolutely highlights your lack of care and commitment to this thing. You've had a year to do something with this site and it looks like ***.

You'll have the 30 idiots who really think this is cutting edge and community building participate, but no one else.

This is the dumbest attempt at launching a project I've ever seen.

Feel free to bash me now for my lack of ***-kissing and vision.

That's patrick for ya. Always calling it how you see it huh? Hey everybody if you enjoyed his post you'd love his show, guaranteed

[Patrick]

Well the site is just ****. You can't argue with that. I'd like to see one web designer worth his weight in ***** come and say otherwise.

And to have a year to develop a voting system and then do nothing and try to run an awards system on free forum software is just gay.

Good job completely half-assing your project.

I take that back. People who half-*** things are laughing at the energy, time and resources you've expended on this joke of a project.

[ElNacho]

well, yeah, i cant say much for the design, but it does what it's supposed to

[Patrick]

well, yeah, i cant say much for the design, but it does what it's supposed to

And what's that? Have little to no impact?

[ElNacho]

im not sure the intent was to have a big impact...

[WyethDigital]

I just want to say that your awards are a joke.

Your website sucks, and the fact that all the nominating and voting is done in forums absolutely highlights your lack of care and commitment to this thing. You've had a year to do something with this site and it looks like ***...
And what, exactly, have you done what to promote podcasting, Paddy?

Most of the time I see you around here, you're about as helpful and as wanted as a strong case of leprosy.

Now why don't you shuffle along back to whomever's little hole you crawled out of today and let the grown ups talk
:roll:

Eric

[ElNacho]

feedcheck kicks ***

[roadrageradio]

EVERYTHING I've done relating to podcasting has influenced and helped more people. My show has promoted more shows than your show ever will.

My projects (like the Podcast Feedcheck Tool) have helped more people than you will ever help.

Actually, everything you do, Meltdown, is intended to show how clever you are.

But since you have so little material to work with, you resort to trashing everything that anybody else does instead.


Talk when YOU have something to offer.

Excellent advice. PLEASE FOLLOW IT.

[Patrick]

Yep. I developed that tool to show of my cleverness. I built it for myself, but made it publicly available and continue to update it regularly to show my cleverness.

Believe it or not, I do try to help people. But I don't have a problem with calling things like I see them.

The problem with you and people like you is that you sugar coat everything, try to give everyone some false "well done" "good going" "what you're doing is relevant" feeling even when they aren't. This entire awards site and concept sucks. You know it sucks. I know it sucks. And we both know that it's irrelevant to anything that is or ever will occur in the podcasting world.

Yet you, and a slew of other podcasts with 20-200 listeners will sign up, participate, jump through BS hoops, and proudly collect your "awards" when the times comes, and display some silly little "Best Couple Cast" banner on your site that no one will ever see, because it's lost among the junkyard of other ******y banners you put up to show how supportive you are of the podcasting community and how independent your show is (which is just code for nobody giving a ****).

So tell yourself whatever you have to. You, and all your podcast-community-creating, self-loving, free-thinking, independent artists continue to put me down because I speak the truth, and am not afraid to speak it. God forbid anyone tell you that your show is produced poorly, recorded even more poorly, and lacks the enthralling entertainment factor that emergency dental surgery has. God forbid anyone tells anyone their show is pure ***, because we might hurt someone's feelings. Let's create a safe bubble where everyone can crank out as much crap as they want without being told it's crap.

Keep patting everyone on the back. I'm sure they love the support.

[cinesnob]

I was reading a podcaster's audioblog this morning about how pleased he is to have three subscribers—up from two! This guy is definitely a prime candidate for a Podcast Peer Award for Fasting Growing Newbee Podcast. I think I'll nominate him!

[WyethDigital]

Yep. I developed that tool to show of my cleverness. I built it for myself, but made it publicly available and continue to update it regularly to show my cleverness.

Believe it or not, I do try to help people. But I don't have a problem with calling things like I see them.

The problem with you and people like you is that you sugar coat everything, try to give everyone some false "well done" "good going" "what you're doing is relevant" feeling even when they aren't. This entire awards site and concept sucks. You know it sucks. I know it sucks. And we both know that it's irrelevant to anything that is or ever will occur in the podcasting world.

Yet you, and a slew of other podcasts with 20-200 listeners will sign up, participate, jump through BS hoops, and proudly collect your "awards" when the times comes, and display some silly little "Best Couple Cast" banner on your site that no one will ever see, because it's lost among the junkyard of other ****** banners you put up to show how supportive you are of the podcasting community and how independent your show is (which is just code for nobody giving a sh*t).

So tell yourself whatever you have to. You, and all your podcast-community-creating, self-loving, free-thinking, independent artists continue to put me down because I speak the truth, and am not afraid to speak it. God forbid anyone tell you that your show is produced poorly, recorded even more poorly, and lacks the enthralling entertainment factor that emergency dental surgery has. God forbid anyone tells anyone their show is pure a**, because we might hurt someone's feelings. Let's create a safe bubble where everyone can crank out as much crap as they want without being told it's crap.

Keep patting everyone on the back. I'm sure they love the support.
Done? Good. Now sit down and take a breath. Seriously, who let you off the meds?

Ok, so you created a useful tool. That answers that question. But it doesn't absolve you from being a complete and utter *****le.

The truth you purport to speak is another matter entirely. You seem to have some "issues" with people that you perceive to be "artistic," or who express individuality. Whatever your problem is, whether it be a small penis, an aloof mother, or some kind of generic psychosis, you obviously feel inadequate. Probably because people don't see you for the "genius" you so obviously wish you were.

For anyone that's not Patrick, and may be interested in the real truth, many of the people participating in the PPA are excellent podcasters, and are making some **** fine nominations. It's not a big lovefest, in which we glad hand each other for the fine work. There is some serious discussion going on. Thankfully, whether this award will be relevant doesn't depend upon the likes of Patrick, but on the podcasting community as a whole, and on how well it's promoted outside of the community. As with all new things, it will surely struggle for recognition at first, but if we keep at it, it will grow to it's potential.

I don't know... Maybe Patrick's just pissed because he thinks no one will nominate him?

Eric

[WyethDigital]

I was reading a podcaster's audioblog this morning about how pleased he is to have three subscribers—up from two! This guy is definitely a prime candidate for a Podcast Peer Award for Fasting Growing Newbee Podcast. I think I'll nominate him!
Ummm, how can you read an audioblog?

Eric

[ElNacho]

just cuz YOU can't read a waveform doesn't mean no one else can, wyeth

[Patrick]

You did exactly what I just said you'd do. Rally the community.

"Thankfully we don't have to put up with all Patrick's gosh-darn shenanigans! Gee-wiliker! We can just discuss, and nominate, and grow! We're artists! Hip hip! Hooray! Shame on Patrick! Booo! You should like everything! Luckily the community is strong!"

I'll say it all-grown-up adult terms for you.

The FACT is it's irrelevent. It's not well organized. It's not well developed. And it won't be relevant under any definition of the word. It has nothing to do with ME saying so. It just isn't. By any standards, the number of people involved in this silly project (well less than 100 I'd wager) dictate that it will be irrelevant.

Secondly, it is not being well executed. The website is poor. FACT. The organizer has had over a year to get sponsors, develop a nice site, etc. FACT. Any teenager who knows PHP could have thrown together a voting system that WORKS and doesn't just require people to post in a forum to vote. FACT. That's a lame and ill-conceived way to go about this.

I'm not bashing any shows. The fact that you say good podcasts are involved is relative and your opinion. I'm sure there are. The fact that you say you're having some good conversations over there is your opinion. I'm sure you believe you're really pushing the envelope of the podcasting medium. I'm sure you really believe you're shaping the future, changing the world, developing a new face for all media. I'm just telling you that you aren't You're posting to a private forum on a far corner of the internet where 164 people MIGHT have the ability to view it (according to the number of forum members). By laws of internet usage, I can guarantee you it's far less than that using the site.

You're just being self-important. Don't criticize me as such when you are the very definition of what you pretend to be against.

[WyethDigital]

just cuz YOU can't read a waveform doesn't mean no one else can, wyeth
I can read one, but I just don't bother to translate them. Lazy, yes, but I figure that's what an mp3 player is for :D

Eric

[WyethDigital]

You did exactly what I just said you'd do. Rally the community.

"Thankfully we don't have to put up with all Patrick's gosh-darn shenanigans! Gee-wiliker! We can just discuss, and nominate, and grow! We're artists! Hip hip! Hooray! Shame on Patrick! Booo! You should like everything! Luckily the community is strong!"
The problem is Patrick, that when you say you speak the "truth," you tend to **** things up a bit. Fer instance: I never said "we're artists, hip hip hooray!" It's not only inaccurate, it tends to show your own biases. I also never said "you should like everything." I've told you in the past I thought you should be civil, but that's only when you're being particularly obnoxious. You don't think you have to be, then so be it.

What I wanted to know originally (in this thread) is, if you're so all fired brilliant, what have you done? You answered that, in that lovely way only you know how to do. And you reminded me that you have contributed to the community. Someone else commented on your motivations, but whatever they are isn't the point.

I've chosen to ignore the pissing contest you wanted to start with me about who plays more promos, etc. It would serve no purpose whatsoever since you've been doing this a lot longer. The only response would be... Duh!

Now let me say this all grown up for you:

You think this is irrelevent, and this year it may be. Maybe next year, too. So what? Let me ask that again: SO WHAT? You claim not to care, but you seem to be getting awfully upset about it. What's the big deal to you? I honestly want to know. If it were a scam asking for money, I'd be right there with you calling Dave on the carpet. But if I head over there to discuss a show on a night where I might be wasting my time in some other way, and all I'm contributing is time, then so what?

As a pro videographer, I've been invited to participate in many, many contests. They all have one thing in common: Money. You're almost guaranteed to get a prize -- as long as you pay for the trophy.

It may be small. It may not register on many radar screens (yet), but this is different because it does involve debate, and the results are not a given. Machanics of the process aside, I happen to like the discussion aspect of this. I like that opinion enters into this. I also like that it is independent. There's no one holding the strings. The results will stand on their own merits, subjective though they may be.

Eric

[ElNacho]

i dont really care how pathetic any site is.
this site is hosting a contest thingie, and it's doing it. regardless of how well it's been put together or whatever, it's doing it

and it doesnt matter how many people are involved. sure, the more the merrier, but id be just as happy to win an award from a group of 7.

[cinesnob]

The word "audioblog" refers to a blog that a podcaster puts together to work in tandem with their podcast. If you have a web log without a podcast then a web log is a blog—but if a podcast exists, then the web log is an audioblog. I think back in 2004, audioblog used to refer to a podcast itself, but the lexicon of podcasting is constantly changing and we gotta keep up…

[WyethDigital]

The word "audioblog" refers to a blog that a podcaster puts together to work in tandem with their podcast. If you have a web log without a podcast then a web log is a blog—but if a podcast exists, then the web log is an audioblog. I think back in 2004, audioblog used to refer to a podcast itself, but the lexicon of podcasting is constantly changing and we gotta keep up…
Keep up, or become more confused :?

I still occasionally hear podcasts being referred to as audioblogs... But since I don't really do either (audio podcasting, or blogging), I'll take your word on the revised lexicon :D

Eric

[ElNacho]

so an audioblog means a text blog associated with an audio-blog? what?
first time i heeard that. u quite sure cinesnob?

[cinesnob]

Absolutely sure about the difference between a podcast and an audioblog, Nachoman. I know none of us want to stuck in '04--Podcasting's Stone Age. Excelsior!

[ElNacho]

hmm....Urban dictionary (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=audioblog) disagrees! or at least, will once those darn editors get around to approving my definition....

[agile]

I am not sure why anyone is taking this troll Patrick seriously.

He obviously has major issues and has a very negative outlook on just about everything. I listened to a couple of his shows and all he does is throw dirt at people for kicks. Whatever his show is about it sure ain't entertaining. I thought about reviewing his show but I'm not sure my ears could take another two hours of that drivel.

I think it's great that someone is putting the effort into PPA. I personally tried a number of shows from the previous years awards, and will look with interest for the results of the awards this time around.

Regards,
Tim

[ElNacho]

dude, i think NLO's genius. sure, he's an *** in the intarweb, but just dont hang around him. but his show rox.

[WyethDigital]

dude, i think NLO's genius. sure, he's an a** in the intarweb, but just dont hang around him. but his show rox.
I don't fault people for liking his show, but I'm with Tim on this: I don't think he's as great as thinks he is.

Eric

[Patrick]

or liking his show, but I'm with Tim on this: I don't think he's as great as thinks he is.

Eric

You don't know ANYTHING about me.

[ElNacho]

why is paddi getting so uptight about people 'thinking they know him'? (he kinda ranted about it on his show lately too)

[WyethDigital]

or liking his show, but I'm with Tim on this: I don't think he's as great as thinks he is.

Eric

You don't know ANYTHING about me.
I'm not talking about you personally Patrick. I'm talking about your podcast. I should have said "I don't think it's as great as he thinks it is." Sloppy grammar on my part. I apologize!

I think it's good and all, but frankly not great. Chalk it up to personal preference.

Eric

[WyethDigital]

why is paddi getting so uptight about people 'thinking they know him'? (he kinda ranted about it on his show lately too)
I don't know about personally, but on the boards he seems to have some "issues" with people he perceives to be independent and "artistic." One can only wonder what they would be...?

Eric

[Patrick]

I have nothing against independence or artists. Try again.

[paulyb]

All right, mate - don't have a paddy.

I agree with Patrick on quite a lot of this but he's missed one valid point that might be down to the obvious US bias of this site (No criticism) and the PPAs (Again - no criticism, just weight of numbers).

The UK has far more in the way of a "National" press than the US does because it's a smaller country. Simply by being nominated for a PPA, Punky! is guaranteed some extra media exposure over here because it is an English show that has clearly achieved a global audience - obviously I don't mean we're getting downloads in the trillions but we DO have listeners in lots of other countries.

Extra media exposure means greater numbers of listeners and since we want to get as many as possible, the PPAs are a good thing for us.

On an additional point, if sufficient numbers of your peers think you're creating a good product, you're more likely to be considered for other things. I'm a bit of a media whore over here in the UK and occasionally crop up on the BBC in various guises as well as having my own conventional (If specialist!) radio show. Sticking "Award winning" on the front of something doesn't half make it sound more appealing. Our radio show won an award for "Best contribution to local music" on a small local band website and it led to stories in the local press, a lot of brownie points at the radio station and a general increase in goodwill - the award in itself meant very little in the greater scheme of things but it helped us out no end.

I don't expect us to win anything this year but quite frankly some of the feedback we've had via the PPAs is enough for me to think they've already been worthwhile.

[Patrick]

Calling them "the PPA's" like they're important is hilarious.

[Hittman]

You’re right about exactly one thing, Patrick. The site is fugly. It’s probably the fugliest site I’ve ever designed. Not as fugly as your avatar, which looks like it was done by a spastic four year old, not as fugly as the annoying ad you’ve got flashing in Pupu players, but still, it needs to be completely redesigned. And it will be, before the awards are handed out. But for now it’s functional.

You’ve really got your undies in a bunch over the voting system. I’m not a programmer. Designing a separate voting system would be expensive, and require considerable debugging and testing. It would have to tie in with the forum software to guarantee that only validated users could vote. They’d have to be able to vote on every nomination once, and once only. It would have to be obvious which one’s they voted on and which ones were still waiting for their votes. It would have to allow validated users, and only validated users, to nominate shows. It would be great if people could add comments to their votes. And above all else, it would have to be bulletproof.

I’m doing this out of my own pocket, don’t have the finances to hire an expert programmer to do it right, and doing it half-assed would invite disaster. What would happen if, after two months of nominations, just before we announce the finalists, we discovered a bug that allowed someone to hack/game the system? What would we do then, start over? Obviously, risk management is not your forte.

But wait! We already have such a system. It’s built right into phpBoard. It’s robust, simple to use, does everything a specialized system would have to and allows people to discuss each nomination. Perfect? Not quite, but close enough. It works.

So tell yourself whatever you have to. You, and all your podcast-community-creating, self-loving, free-thinking, independent artists continue to put me down because I speak the truth, and am not afraid to speak it.

Whenever anyone claims to speak The Truth I put my hand on my wallet and back away slowly. 98.34% of the time they’re just spouting woefully uninformed opinion.

And despite your protests to the contrary, you spit “free-thinking, independent artists” as if it’s a curse.

You did exactly what I just said you'd do. Rally the community.

Oh my god! How evil!

By any standards, the number of people involved in this silly project (well less than 100 I'd wager) dictate that it will be irrelevant.

Wrong again. Well over 150, and growing every day.

The organizer has had over a year to get sponsors, develop a nice site, etc. FACT.

It started last fall. Could I interest you in a nice calendar? It has ponies on it.

Any teenager who knows PHP could have thrown together a voting system that WORKS and doesn't just require people to post in a forum to vote. FACT. That's a lame and ill-conceived way to go about this.

We don’t want a voting system that’s thrown together. We need a robust one that works, works now (not after the necessary months of testing) and isn’t full of exploitable bugs.

I'm sure you really believe you're shaping the future, changing the world, developing a new face for all media.

I haven’t seen anyone make those claims. Nothing even close. The biggest claim is “hey, this is pretty cool, and might turn into something even cooler.”

Look up Straw Man, Patrick. It’s a common debating trick among dumb people, and you really should stop using it.

You're posting to a private forum on a far corner of the internet where 164 people MIGHT have the ability to view it

So you do know how many people are in there. That makes your former claim of FACT a lie, in fact. What a sterling chap you are.

Whatever his show is about it sure ain't entertaining.

The last time I listened he was ranting about Kwanza, how it’s a stupid and lazy holiday. And I agree with that opinion (although I’m sure Pat would call it a FACT, in capital letters no less). But rather than point out that one person came up with it, and only a small minority of a minority bothers with it, he went on about how stupid and lazy black people are.

What a great guy.

Extra media exposure means greater numbers of listeners and since we want to get as many as possible, the PPAs are a good thing for us.

And that’s the bottom line. That’s primary reason for doing this. I had never heard of your show before it got a nomination. I haven’t listened to it yet, but I will, and so will a lot of other people.

I don't expect us to win anything this year

It’s way too early to tell, but at the moment you’re the leader in the music category.

Calling them "the PPA's" like they're important is hilarious.

It’s called abbreviation, Pat. It’s a little tool people use, like shorthand.

You’re really good at ascribing motives to people, and even better at being wrong every single time.

I’m surprised you haven’t signed in just to p*ss all over everyone there. I’m guessing you have a problem with the rules. (I’ll sink to your level of acribing motives to others just for a moment.) There are only two of them. Rule #1 is that the forum is for the discussion of PPA business only. Rule #2 is “Don’t be an a**hole.” I’m guessing that’s the one you have a problem with.

Tell you what, Sparky. Buy a sponsorship and I’ll use the money to design a custom voting system and a kick *** web design. I’ll even give you ad space for your fugly logo. Special price for you: A millllllllyon dollars. Firm. I promise to spend at least half of it on prizes and upgrading the site.

Until then, we’re having a great time over there. BTW, your show hasn’t been nominated, or even mentioned, by anyone. Boo Hoo.

[Hittman]

BTW, I just visited your site. Yeah, that’s an award winning design all right. But I didn’t come back to chide you about that. I noticed one thing you’re doing that I’m not: Begging. Begging for votes, but even more tacky, begging for money. “And if you’ll give us a hundred dollars, we’ll make a five minute video. Pleeeeeeeese give us money.”

Yeah, we should all value your opinion.

[WyethDigital]

Rule #1 is that the forum is for the discussion of PPA business only. Rule #2 is “Don’t be an a**hole.” I’m guessing that’s the one you have a problem with.
Well said, Hittman.

Eric

[Patrick]

Well I've been put in my place.

[WyethDigital]

Well I've been put in my place.
Not quite. I didn't hear anyone flush. ;)

Eric

[Patrick]

LOLZ!

ROFLMAMLAOLLAMLOLLAMLAOLOL!!!

LOLOCOPTORZ!!!!!

:o :lol: 8) :cry: :P :wink: :roll: :twisted: :evil: :!: :!: :!: :!: :!:

[paulyb]

Calling them "the PPA's" like they're important is hilarious.

It takes quite a long time to write "Podcast Peer Award", Hittman was right - it's a relatively handy abbreviation - as is Paddy...

...Oh and getting so angry about them like they're important is quite funny too...

[psycheology]

Can I point out that I like the fact that the Podcast Peer Awards use a discussion forum where people can point out support, critiques, and suggestions right within the voting context? Cool. It works nicely.

[fogarty]

Although it might be a little bit cumbersome, I really like the membership/forum method of voting because, unlike the podcast alley system, it seems difficult to game.

Also, the people who mentioned the PR value of the awards are right. Anyone who is even nominated should be able to get a small story in their local paper. Winners who know how to write a press release and take the time to do it should be able to get a bigger local story, or possibly a story in a regional paper or a mention in national magazine dedicated to their topic.

I'd encourage anyone who meets the criteria to join, read the rules and recommendations, and participate (at three months podcasting, and six shows under your belt). Here's the link (http://www.podcastpeers.org/phpBB/index.php).

[Hittman]

unlike the podcast alley system, it seems difficult to game.

And that’s the key. Every other voting system I’ve seen can be gamed without too much effort. This one can’t. I can only think of one way to do it, and even that can be corrected by members ability to vote against a show.

I just added a “Nominees” page to the site so there would be a reason for the general public to visit. http://podcastpeers.org/nominees.html The criteria for being listed there is explained in the Nominations forum. (Basically, only shows that are doing very well in the nominations get put there.) Fogarty, your’s was added yesterday.

[mdattilo]

I agree; the Peer Awards system isn't like Podcast Alley, which can be gamed in several ways, such as constantly badgering listeners to vote (there is at least one Top Ten podcast that does that non-stop). That makes the rankings here nearly meaningless, although it has brought me new listeners because people scan the Top 50.

Regardless of what the haters say, I am very appreciative of the hard work that is being done by the Podcast Peer Awards folks.

[mdattilo]

Oh, and Patrick, I don't know you and I've never listened to your show, but I have a feeling that you might have your panties in a twist simply BECAUSE the PPAs can't be gamed.

Since you're big on honesty, I think we should throw that in.

[WyethDigital]

I just added a “Nominees” page to the site so there would be a reason for the general public to visit. http://podcastpeers.org/nominees.html The criteria for being listed there is explained in the Nominations forum. (Basically, only shows that are doing very well in the nominations get put there.) Fogarty, your’s was added yesterday.
That's very helpful, Dave. I hope to be adding a few nominations this weekend to more categories. It's been a busy couple of weeks shooting our next run of podcasts! Where's the emoticon for "totally exhausted?"

Eric

[Patrick]

Oh, and Patrick, I don't know you and I've never listened to your show, but I have a feeling that you might have your panties in a twist simply BECAUSE the PPAs can't be gamed.

Since you're big on honesty, I think we should throw that in.


Riiiight. I'm tossing and turning nights because of the PPA's!

"When will the results be in?" I keep shouting! I must have one!

[Hittman]

Where's the emoticon for "totally exhausted?"
http://www.furryfriendfashions.com/kitty%20is%20tired.JPG

Or, if you’re more of a dog person:

http://www.wittyfish.com/wp-content/dog-tired.jpg

"When will the results be in?" I keep shouting! I must have one!

Well, you’re producer just signed up, so maybe she can nominate you.

Although you should first inform her that the awards are lame, dumb, etc.

Considering all your whiney bitching about them, I think it would be hilarious if you actually did win something. But that’s about as likely as Cindy Sheehan signing up for the military.

[Patrick]

How many times do I have to make clear to you that I don't give two buckets of piss if I get talked about, "nominated", or win one of your lame *** awards.

You know, I've been on your side for most arguments here, but you've fallen into this hippie (I know you'll love that) "come on guys, let's knock one out of the part for the community" mentality with these "awards".

You and youre 2 staunch defenders here seem to be the only ones who don't realize what a joke these "awards" are.

I don't need to win, lose, or even be acknowledged to know that my show has more listeners and more of an impact on people than any show you've got participating in your little circle jerk over there.

And as for The Diva (I assume that's who you're talking about) - she has her own show and can do whatever she wants. I'm sure she appreciates you - a fine proponent of "everybody's important and has a great show" - overlooking that fact.

[Hittman]

You and youre 2 staunch defenders here seem to be the only ones who don't realize what a joke these "awards" are.

You need to improve your math skills. So far you are the only person complaining that these are a joke.

Now, fall back and that tired old loser tactic of putting words in my mouth.

I'm sure she appreciates you - a fine proponent of "everybody's important and has a great show" - overlooking that fact.

If I thought everyone was important and had a great show I never would have started these awards. The fact is 90% of the shows out there suck. 90% of everything sucks, for that matter. The purpose of this show is to help people dig through the crap to find the ponies they might have missed.

I just checked the forums, and she’s nominated your show. This should be fun.

[ElNacho]

90% of everything sucks, for that matter.
oh, really? i cant wait to be 18.... :D

[Patrick]

I just checked the forums, and she’s nominated your show. This should be fun.

It's not going to be fun for anyone but you, sir.

I'll be paying more attention to the World Cup than to your gay awards.
9
And I pay no attention to the World Cup)

[Hittman]

Could that be a prediction of the success to come?

Everyone in the world goes nuts over the world cup. Except Americans, who don’t care. (Although I’ve seen more interest in it this year than I every have before.)

Wouldn’t it be great if everyone in the world went nuts over the PPA, except Patrick?

It is interesting, though, how much you bitch and moan and whine and cry about something you don’t care about. You’ve posted more about the awards than people who are excited about them. "The lady doth protest too much, methinks."

(That’s Shakespeare. He wrote plays and sonnets and stuff four centuries ago. You can probably find him on Google if you’d like to learn more.)

[Patrick]

First of all, I'm not moaning and whining. It takes seconds to combat you on the Internet.

Second, I'll take any wager and any line you'd like to give on your "awards" becoming popular, under any form of the definition.

You're probably right, though. I really do care. I'm really interested, and want to participate, and REALLY want to win, I just don't know how to approach you or extend a helping hand.

Man I wish I could play with the big kids. Oh, well.

[Metaphore]

Second, I'll take any wager and any line you'd like to give on your "awards" becoming popular, under any form of the definition.



Given the breadth of the definition I probably wouldn't start making that bet if I were you Patrick.

pop·u·lar (pŏp'yə-lər) pronunciation
adj.

1. Widely liked or appreciated: a popular resort.
2. Liked by acquaintances; sought after for company: “Beware of over-great pleasure in being popular or even beloved” (Margaret Fuller).
3. Of, representing, or carried on by the people at large: the popular vote.
4. Fit for, adapted to, or reflecting the taste of the people at large: popular entertainment; popular science.
5. Accepted by or prevalent among the people in general: a popular misunderstanding of the issue.
6. Suited to or within the means of ordinary people: popular prices.
7. Originating among the people: popular legend.

I just had to jump in with a snide remark at some point. Continue with your entertaining yet usless bickering you guys.

[Patrick]

Hilarious.

[evilproducer]

Hilarious.

You sir, are the master of the one word post. The nuance! The sublety! The single synapse firing! You are absolutely, completely, mediocre. :roll:

I'm sure your handler would be proud that you can construct one word sentences. Now if only he could get you to quit regurgitating his sperm all over this thread. :twisted:

Later,
Evil.

[Patrick]

Chortle Chortle.

Guffaw.

[evilproducer]

So, are there plans to add a "People's Choice" type feature to enable podcast listeners voice their opinions? Or does that already exist?

I see the Podcast Peer Awards badges on sites, but I fail to see the benefit of a click-through if you have to be a registered, verified podcaster.

I understand the concept of a peer award, I mean that's what an Oscar is, but what's there to keep me interested? Why should I care?

I'm not saying this as a flame, and admittedly I haven't fully poked around the site yet.

Later,
Evil.

[evilproducer]

Chortle Chortle.

Guffaw.

Don't you mean:
Gurgle Gurgle.

Speeeewwwww!
:?:

Later,
Evil.

[paulyb]

Right Patrick.

I have been prepared to let the amount of unwarranted bile and vitriol that you have thrown at this thread go... but I DRAW THE LINE at you paying no attention to the World Cup. It is the GREATEST sporting event on the planet, England are in the quarter finals (Which is good because we might sink soon) and anyone who chooses to ignore this great global competition can surely have no appreciation of poetry, artistry, genuine passion or indeed, the beautiful game. You sporting ignoramus :evil:

Yours sincerely,

Paulybx (proper football fan).

[Patrick]

::yawn::

[roadrageradio]

Right Patrick.

I have been prepared to let the amount of unwarranted bile and vitriol that you have thrown at this thread go... but I DRAW THE LINE at you paying no attention to the World Cup. It is the GREATEST sporting event on the planet, England are in the quarter finals (Which is good because we might sink soon) and anyone who chooses to ignore this great global competition can surely have no appreciation of poetry, artistry, genuine passion or indeed, the beautiful game. You sporting ignoramus :evil:

Paulybx (proper football fan).

Agreed, paulyb, and this from an American Yankees fan from Maine.

The thing with Patrick is that he wants us to think he doesn't care what anyone thinks of him, but he somehow thinks that the rest of us all care what he thinks.

[Hittman]

Man I wish I could play with the big kids. Oh, well.

You should have no problem playing with the big kids. Your problem is playing with the grownups.

So, are there plans to add a "People's Choice" type feature to enable podcast listeners voice their opinions? Or does that already exist?

It does. The Podcast Awards calls itself “The People’s Choice” of podcast awards. They do it well and there’s no need to copy them. We’re doing something completely different.

I see the Podcast Peer Awards badges on sites, but I fail to see the benefit of a click-through if you have to be a registered, verified podcaster.

At this point, not much. I have added a nominations page to the site, where you can see some shows that are doing well in the nominations, but I don’t expect any excitement to build among the pubic until we announce our finalists. Once we’ve got finalists, and then winners, it will expose people to shows they weren’t aware of.

I understand the concept of a peer award, I mean that's what an Oscar is, but what's there to keep me interested? Why should I care?

The answer is in your question. Why should you care about the Oscars? And it’s a good analogy, as we’re basing the idea of the PPA on the Academy Awards. Although some people don’t care about the Oscars, the presentation of the awards is the most watched show in the world. There are plenty of other movie awards out there, some widely respected, but none are as prestigious as the Oscar. An actor who is unknown can become a superstar overnight just by being nominated. And if they win, they’ve got a rare credential that caries an incalculable amount of esteem and credibility.

The PPA is no where near any of that yet, but we hope to be. And if we never get there, what the hell, we’re having a blast anyhow.

[Patrick]

Weeeeeeeeeeee!

[TheDiva]

Wow...I totally didn't even read into this thread until now.

Geesh! I still would have nominated NLO though, I really do enjoy the show. What can I say, I guess I have a soft spot for crude, arrogant men.

It's really more the dynamic & sillyness I like. But to each his/her own.

I don't intend to be nominated myself either for any PPAs. I have shitty audio and there isn't much to be done about it. Plus I'm sure now that I'm associated with NLO, I won't be taken seriously as an independent Podcaster, but to only the few who knew me back in the days of Dork & Diva.

~The Diva

[Patrick]

Come on down to the PPA's!

We're having a blast!!!

Are you? Really?

[evilproducer]

Come on down to the PPA's!

We're having a blast!!!

Are you? Really?

Haw haw haw! :roll:

[paulyb]

Wow...I totally didn't even read into this thread until now.

Geesh! I still would have nominated NLO though, I really do enjoy the show. What can I say, I guess I have a soft spot for crude, arrogant men.

It's really more the dynamic & sillyness I like. But to each his/her own.

I don't intend to be nominated myself either for any PPAs. I have shitty audio and there isn't much to be done about it. Plus I'm sure now that I'm associated with NLO, I won't be taken seriously as an independent Podcaster, but to only the few who knew me back in the days of Dork & Diva.

~The Diva

Guilt by association? On here? Never! Anyway - you're a lady - surefire votes from the lurkers...

[TheDiva]

Guilt by association? On here? Never! Anyway - you're a lady - surefire votes from the lurkers...

Oh Pauly, thank you for the compliment...but I'm a Broad Baby! ;)

[evilproducer]

I understand the concept of a peer award, I mean that's what an Oscar is, but what's there to keep me interested? Why should I care?

The answer is in your question. Why should you care about the Oscars? And it’s a good analogy, as we’re basing the idea of the PPA on the Academy Awards. Although some people don’t care about the Oscars, the presentation of the awards is the most watched show in the world. There are plenty of other movie awards out there, some widely respected, but none are as prestigious as the Oscar. An actor who is unknown can become a superstar overnight just by being nominated. And if they win, they’ve got a rare credential that caries an incalculable amount of esteem and credibility.

The PPA is no where near any of that yet, but we hope to be. And if we never get there, what the hell, we’re having a blast anyhow.

Not to split hairs, but my analogy to the Oscars only stands as a peer award. People watch the Oscars telecast for only a few reasons: The drama, to watch the glitterati, to root for their favorites, to root against the ones they don't like and to see if the host ****s up.

I don't see how the excitement or suspense can be generated.

Aagin I understand that a peer award can be good for the ego (not a negative connotation) of the recipient because it is recognition from those that are in the trenches along side them.

The question remains: How do you get Paddy Blowjob, from Cumsucker Florida (or John Q. Public, from Anywhere, USA,) interested? What is it to me besides a badge?

Later,
Evil.

P.S. Not trying to bust balls, but rather keep the discussion going.

[paulyb]

I refer the gentleman to my earlier answer - it's great PR if you know how to use it, it's an affirmation that you're doing something well and people have acknowledged that and sorry to bring in (proper) football again but it's like the "Player's player of the year" award in the English Premiership - it reflects the fact that within the arena you work in, people appreciate what you're doing.

The clue's in the name - podcast peer awards!

It's very easy to be negative about something like this but personally I think it's a really good idea and I wouldn't stoop to criticise someone who was trying to make it work!

[evilproducer]

I refer the gentleman to my earlier answer - it's great PR if you know how to use it, it's an affirmation that you're doing something well and people have acknowledged that and sorry to bring in (proper) football again but it's like the "Player's player of the year" award in the English Premiership - it reflects the fact that within the arena you work in, people appreciate what you're doing.

The clue's in the name - podcast peer awards!

It's very easy to be negative about something like this but personally I think it's a really good idea and I wouldn't stoop to criticise someone who was trying to make it work!

Please don't miss my point. I'm not trying to be negative. I get the peer part of the award. What I'm trying to get people to discuss is the listener's perspective. I clicked through a banner to the site and poked around a bit, but I didn't see anything that was outright compelling to me.

To properly promote the award and get any kind of positive listener feedback from it, you need to find a way to make it compelling to the people that listen to the 'casts.

This is new, so it has time to develop, but if you all are so busy deciding categories and what fits in them and don't discuss what it means except superficially, then it's not going to mean much to the listeners, except that now there's another badge cluttering the web site. It needs to be compelling, and so far it isn't that compelling. Time will tell. As I said it's still young, so keep plugging away and a formula that works will hopefully emerge.

Later,
Evil.

[WyethDigital]

I refer the gentleman to my earlier answer...
The "gentleman?!?" Have you talked to his wife? I think you assume too much, Pauly :P

Eric

[mental-escher]

Please don't miss my point. I'm not trying to be negative. I get the peer part of the award. What I'm trying to get people to discuss is the listener's perspective. I clicked through a banner to the site and poked around a bit, but I didn't see anything that was outright compelling to me.

To properly promote the award and get any kind of positive listener feedback from it, you need to find a way to make it compelling to the people that listen to the 'casts.

This is new, so it has time to develop, but if you all are so busy deciding categories and what fits in them and don't discuss what it means except superficially, then it's not going to mean much to the listeners, except that now there's another badge cluttering the web site. It needs to be compelling, and so far it isn't that compelling.

Valid points- changes/modifications to make the site more "sticky" (not like the sticky floor in a peep show... which is likely the last time Patrick felt "sticky") to nonregistrants should be considered in the web masters infinite ( :wink: ) spare time.

[evilproducer]

Valid points- changes/modifications to make the site more "sticky" (not like the sticky floor in a peep show... which is likely the last time Patrick felt "sticky") to nonregistrants should be considered in the web masters infinite ( :wink: ) spare time.

Something like that. Maybe a section of the forum where Paddyspunkmuncher can bitch about you.

Seriously, to get buzz, you need to allow buzz to develop. As stated before, there's a People's Choice Podcast, so I'm not advocating listeners voting, but it would maybe help to have a section where thay can go to comment on who's nominated in a category or not nominated. Maybe root for their favorite 'casts, or root against podcasts in some cases. I could also possibly see some podcasters considering podcasts they may not have considered nominating or voting for, due to listener comments.

I understand that my suggestion is very pollyanna-ish at this stage. How many posts are there about getting more listener interaction on this forum alone? But ya' never know, if this takes off it may attract a certain fanboy element, which in turn could spark outside interest depending on the buzz generated.

Just my $0.02 worth. :|

Later,
Evil.

[WyethDigital]

but it would maybe help to have a section where thay can go to comment on who's nominated in a category or not nominated. Maybe root for their favorite 'casts, or root against podcasts in some cases. I could also possibly see some podcasters considering podcasts they may not have considered nominating or voting for, due to listener comments.
That's not actually a bad idea. It could be a "gallery" if you will, where the public can gather and "watch" the proceedings to a point. Or at least discuss them. Or if we want to stick with the Oscar's analogy, the Red Carpet grandstands outside of the event. (can't you just wait for Paddy to jump all over that analogy?)

If Dave doesn't see this on his own I'll mention it to him.

Eric

[evilproducer]

I refer the gentleman to my earlier answer...
The "gentleman?!?" Have you talked to his wife? I think you assume too much, Pauly :P

Eric

The question is, have they talked to your inflatable doll? :twisted:

[WyethDigital]

The question is, have they talked to your inflatable doll? :twisted:
No. Duh!

Talking with your mouth full is rude!

Eric

[Hittman]

The question remains: How do you get Paddy Blowjob, from Cumsucker Florida (or John Q. Public, from Anywhere, USA,) interested? What is it to me besides a badge?

First off, congratulations on finding words that the alley’s stupid juvenile auto-censor here doesn’t fill with asterisks.

If John Q. doesn’t know what a podcast is, this won’t be of any interest to him. (He does know about movies, so is likely to be interested in, or at least have an opinion on, The Oscars.) But if he does, it’s a place where he can find a pony without having to dig through a stable full of crap.

I clicked through a banner to the site and poked around a bit, but I didn't see anything that was outright compelling to me.

Part of that is the suckyness of the site, which will be addressed soon. Another part is the fact that there’s no winners, or even nominees, yet. After our first round there will be, and that will make the site a lot more useful for listeners. I have added a page of some of the nominees who are doing well so there’s something for the general public, but I don’t expect anyone to get excited about that.

It needs to be compelling, and so far it isn't that compelling.

What, specifically, would make it compelling to you? (I like the suggestions you’ve made so far.)

BTW Patrick, you’ve set a record. Your friend nominated you on Sunday afternoon. Even though that’s generally the slowest traffic time on the net, within just four hours you had set a record for the most negative votes – one yes and eight nos! Congratulations! Now, two days later, it’s 3-15. I’m not positive, but I think that’s the lowest score anyone has received so far.

Guess you’re not quite the hot feces you think you are, at least among those who know much about podcasting.

[Patrick]

If you really think that, then you're as stupid as you are clueless about how to run a project.

A) I don't think your 160+ "peers" are my target market. Of course other podcasters hate me. OF COURSE THEY DO. You needed a poll to find that out?

B) People don't go out of their way to vote (positive or negative) on something they don't care about. I'd rather have someone hate me than not have an opinion at all.

[WyethDigital]

If you really think that, then you're as stupid as you are clueless about how to run a project.

A) I don't think your 160+ "peers" are my target market. Of course other podcasters hate me. OF COURSE THEY DO. You needed a poll to find that out?

B) People don't go out of their way to vote (positive or negative) on something they don't care about. I'd rather have someone hate me than not have an opinion at all.
Patrick, I voted for you, you cuddly little piece of Teddy Bear Poo! Doesn't that make me your friend?

Eric

[Patrick]

I'm pretty sure I don't care either way.

Signing off this thread. It's been a good run.

Adios.

[WyethDigital]

Why yes, yes it has.

>sniff<

I'm gonna miss the little psychopath!

Eric

[evilproducer]

The question remains: How do you get Paddy Blowjob, from Cumsucker Florida (or John Q. Public, from Anywhere, USA,) interested? What is it to me besides a badge?

First off, congratulations on finding words that the alley’s stupid juvenile auto-censor here doesn’t fill with asterisks.

If John Q. doesn’t know what a podcast is, this won’t be of any interest to him. (He does know about movies, so is likely to be interested in, or at least have an opinion on, The Oscars.) But if he does, it’s a place where he can find a pony without having to dig through a stable full of crap.

I just wanted to state once more that I'm not trying to rain on your parade, or give off a negative vibe. Apologies if it comes across that way.

I'm not sure entirely myself what could be done to interest the public. I'm just throwin' it out there so to speak, to get the discussion going while the site/awards are just starting. Y'know, to keep the eye on the prize which isn't just an award, but should also be a vehicle to drive listeners to all the Podcasts, and to educate the public and the press about the excellent podcasts which are available.

I was thinking that before the nominees are decided, it would be a good idea to get a draft press release together and vetted amongst your members. Once the nominees are finalized it would be a simple matter of filling in the blanks and providing a printer friendly version on the site. It would also be good to link to a downloadable PDF. It may also help to have spaces available for the nominees to fill in relevant information about themselves. The nominees then could shamelessly whore themselves to their local papers and news outlets. The press loves a good local guy/gal makes good type of story.

If that's to much hassle, perhaps a thread on the forum that can act as a tutorial for nominees writing their own press release. Surely with all the creative people, there would be somebody willing to volunteer to help. :wink:

Just suggestions.

Later,
Evil.

[paulyb]

I'm pretty sure I don't care either way.

Signing off this thread. It's been a good run.

Adios.

I've seen that post before - you'll be back - you always are, Paddy. Oh and every time one says they don't care about something one looks just a tiny bit more like they do...

...As for everybody hating you, I don't - I think you're quite funny. I don't consider you to be competition either although if you started playing half a dozen obscure punk songs per episode we might take a bit more notice!

[Hittman]

I just wanted to state once more that I'm not trying to rain on your parade, or give off a negative vibe. Apologies if it comes across that way.

No, not at all. Unlike a particular unnamed talentless hack in here, you’re offering constructive criticism. It’s specific, which makes it useful.

Just suggestions.

And good ones. Thanks.

I'd rather have someone hate me than not have an opinion at all.

It’s a shame that those are the only two options.

[evilproducer]

Something like that. Maybe a section of the forum where Paddyspunkmuncher can bitch about you.

Well somebody edited my post! :wink: I figured it would happen when I didn't see the asteriks everywhere. I will say however, that by excising out the reference to John Q. Public, the editing fairies have completely demeaned my journalistic and artisitic integrity! It means nothing anymore! My post was castrated! Waaaaaaaaaaaaa! :P

Oops! Almost forgot:

>Bump<

Later,
Evil.

P.S. The editing fairies missed one reference:


The question remains: How do you get Paddy Blowjob, from Cumsucker Florida (or John Q. Public, from Anywhere, USA,) interested? What is it to me besides a badge?


First off, congratulations on finding words that the alley’s stupid juvenile auto-censor here doesn’t fill with asterisks.
:lol:

[mental-escher]

Nominate everyone for everything- it's good karma.


Bushisms

"I think we agree, the past is over."On his meeting with John McCain, Dallas Morning News, May 10, 2000

"It's clearly a budget. It's got a lot of numbers in it."--Reuters, May 5, 2000 (Thanks to Allison Fansler.)

"Laura and I really don't realize how bright our children is sometimes until we get an objective analysis."Meet the Press, April 15, 2000

"The senator has got to understand if he's going to have he can't have it both ways. He can't take the high horse and then claim the low road."To reporters in Florence, S.C., Feb. 17, 2000

"We ought to make the pie higher."South Carolina Republican Debate, Feb. 15, 2000

"I know how hard it is for you to put food on your family."Greater Nashua, N.H., Chamber of Commerce, Jan. 27, 2000

"Rarely is the question asked: Is our children learning?"Florence, S.C., Jan. 11, 2000

"I don't remember debates. I don't think we spent a lot of time debating it. Maybe we did, but I don't remember." On discussions of the Vietnam War when he was an undergraduate at Yale, Washington Post, July 27, 1999

"It was just inebriating what Midland was all about then." From a 1994 interview, as quoted in First Son, by Bill Minutaglio

[paulyb]

I'm bumping this thread because I think it should be on the first page - sorry - nothing of any value to add...

[mental-escher]

What goes bump in the night?

The Podcast Peer Awards (http://www.podcastpeers.org) are now accepting nominations for shows in the following categories:

Favorite
Comedy
Adult
Best Production
Music
Sports (General)
How-to/Education
Cooking/Food/Wine/Beer
Political
Regional
Technology
News/Documentary/Current Events
Spirituality / Religion
Music
Science
Family Friendly
Best Short Podcast
Best Storytelling
Newbee (Three months old or less at the time of nomination.)
Arts / Entertainment

Who would you like to nominate? Which of the nominees would you like to vote for? Or against? (Yep, you can vote against nominees)

The Podcast Peer Awards are designed to recognize and reward excellence in podcasting. Awards are given by your peers, using a simple, difficult to game system that dramatically reduces the “popularity contest” effect. It’s an award given by your peers – other podcasters.

If you’ve done at least six shows and have been podcasting for at least three months you can join the PPA. There’s no membership fee. Several podcasts have already been nominated. Is yours one of them? Sign up and find out. (The nominations forum is only visible to registered, validated users.)

www.podcastpeers.org.

Join the party!

[paulyb]

I think there might be a couple of categories that will disappear if there aren't a few more votes made - I'm heading over there now to make sure I do my bit for all concerned. I am so public spirited...

[EclecticMix]

Well, if anyone likes One Minute How-To, then it's one Yes vote away from surviving nomination in the How-To and Short categories.

Cheers -

george

[paulyb]

Not any more...

[EclecticMix]

Cool, it's always great to hear from one of the shows I subscribe to.

Cheers -

george

P.S. What is the proper spelling of douchenozzle? <g>

[Mep Reporter]

While we're on this subject, I thought I would mention that The Mep Report is also now in the "Favorites" category in the Podcast Peers Awards (one person asked us to nominate ourselves there because he felt we fit better there than in Comedy)--so if you were kind enough to vote for us in Comedy and are so inclined, we would very much appreciate a vote in the Favorites section as well. If you didn't vote for us in Comedy because you thought we would fit better in Favorites, well, now's your chance. :) Just wanted to let people know.

Thanks as always,
Greg
The Mep Report
www.mepreport.com

[paulyb]

Cool, it's always great to hear from one of the shows I subscribe to.

Cheers -

george

P.S. What is the proper spelling of douchenozzle? <g>

You've got it in one, matey - check out the Punky! Dictionary for any more queries...

[Wintersheart]

Bump, also go check out the news catagory we need more nominations and some more votes to get people nominated.

-Lynne

[Marilynfan]

I don't suppose there is someone out there would would throw a nomination my way in the Entertainment category? I just can't bring myself to nominate my own show.

[EclecticMix]

Well, I've listened to your show (not a subscriber, but have heard a few shows) and it at least does rate a nomination, so consider it done.

Cheers -

george

[Marilynfan]

Well, I've listened to your show (not a subscriber, but have heard a few shows) and it at least does rate a nomination, so consider it done.

Cheers -

george

Thanks very much George!

[paulyb]

At the risk of sounding like a pickler (!), I would just like to say that I love Marilynfan - she's really sweet...

...How can I not add my vote to her nomination after that little exchange?

You're an example to us all, dear..

[Marilynfan]

At the risk of sounding like a pickler (!), I would just like to say that I love Marilynfan - she's really sweet...

...How can I not add my vote to her nomination after that little exchange?

You're an example to us all, dear..

:oops: I'm blushing. Thanks ever so.

[mental-escher]

As featured on John Gordon's "Future Tense (http://www.publicradio.org/columns/futuretense/)" from American Public Media- congratulations Hitt Man!

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[udt123]

Punkradio actually looks pretty good =)