A typical Podcaster is....

[agile]

Over the last couple of months it has become clear to me that many independent podcasters share a lot of personality and lifestyle attributes. This thread is meant to be a semi-humourous take on the attributes of your typical indie podcaster. It goes without saying that these are generalisations and will not always be true. Feel free to add your own attributes:

1. White
2. Male
3. University educated
4. Above average income
5. Works in the Tech/IT industry or is involved with Technology in their work.
6. American
7. Votes Democrat (liberal)
8. Around about 30 years of age
9. Hates 'the Man' (big business)
10. Thinks that their show is better than average :wink:
11. ???

[Hittman]

1. White Yep
2. Male Yep
3. University educated Nope. Two year tech degree.
4. Above average income Used to be, but not now.
5. Works in the Tech/IT industry or is involved with Technology in their work. Used to be, but not now.
6. American Yep.
7. Votes Democrat (liberal) Yuck. The only thing worse than the democrats are the republicans. Libertarian, baby.
8. Around about 30 years of age Used to be, about twenty years ago.
9. Hates 'the Man' (big business) Nope. Big business feeds, clothes, and houses most of us.
10. Thinks that their show is better than average :wink: Of course. But then, any show that doesn’t outright suck is better than average. Much better.

[scottandtelly]

1. White- Yeah
2. Male - Have a female cohost
3. University educated - Havent even gone through Highschool entirely
4. Above average income - No income
5. Works in the Tech/IT industry or is involved with Technology in their work. - Definitley not
6. American - Canadian
7. Votes Democrat (liberal) - I would if I could vote
8. Around about 30 years of age - Definitley not
9. Hates 'the Man' (big business) - I dont mind big business. The whole indie thing is kind of lame.
10. Thinks that their show is better than average - Nah

[lucky_groom]

This is going well....

1. White - not by choice
2. Male - half the show is
3. University educated - yep
4. Above average income - nope
5. Works in the Tech/IT industry or is involved with Technology in their work - nope, at least if by "technology" you mean computers
6. American - yep
7. Votes Democrat (liberal) - half the show does
8. Around about 30 years of age - a little bit older
9. Hates 'the Man' (big business) - I work for big business
10. Thinks that their show is better than average - not really

[mdattilo]

1. White - Yes
2. Male - Yes, except when Kelli does the show
3. University educated - Kelli, yes...I'm a permanent Junior
4. Above average income - Yes, for this area
5. Works in the Tech/IT industry or is involved with Technology in their work - Yes
6. American - And proud of it
7. Votes Democrat (liberal) - ummm....no
8. Around about 30 years of age - mid-30s
9. Hates 'the Man' (big business) - No...the Man puts food on my table and makes the house payment.
10. Thinks that their show is better than average - Don't mean to sound arrogant, but yes.

[shellyspodcast]

Seven (and a half) out of ten, here. I'm female, over 30, and I'm not sure whether my shows are above average or not. I sort of think so, and then I waffle. Hence, the .5. :-)

-shelly

[WyethDigital]

1. White -- Sort of a light tan, unless I take off my shirt, and then it's all white (literally). My partner, Madeline, is Puerto Rican by birth
2. Male -- Last I checked. Let me ask my wife...
3. University educated -- Nope, but people assume that I am. My partner is in the process of getting her degree
4. Above average income -- Way nope!
5. Works in the Tech/IT industry or is involved with Technology in their work. -- Not in IT; I do work with computers for my own business, and not at the one that helps pay my bills. Nope for Madeline
6. American -- Yes and yes
7. Votes Democrat (liberal) -- Yes to liberal with Democrat tendencies, but not a member of any party. Pfff! Libertarians are just cranky Republicans (or is that the other way around?) ;)
8. Around about 30 years of age -- Not 30, but in my 30's. Madeline is in here 20's
9. Hates 'the Man' (big business) -- Thinks that Big Business is a necessary part of the economy, but they need to have some serious checks and balances put back on them.
10. Thinks that their show is better than average :wink: -- Well, duh!
11. ??? -- Masochistic (why else would we subject ourselves to a grueling production schedule for little-to-no pay and reviews by Agile (http://podcastrev.com/) ;) )

Eric

[X Pat Radio]

1. White - Yes
2. Male - Yes
3. University educated - No
4. Above average income - I wish
5. Works in the Tech/IT industry or is involved with Technology in their work. No
6. American - No, English
7. Votes Democrat (liberal) - Can't vote
8. Around about 30 years of age - yes
9. Hates 'the Man' (big business) - of course
10. Thinks that their show is better than average - No

[agile]

Over the last couple of months it has become clear to me that many independent podcasters share a lot of personality and lifestyle attributes. This thread is meant to be a semi-humourous take on the attributes of your typical indie podcaster. It goes without saying that these are generalisations and will not always be true. Feel free to add your own attributes:

1. White
2. Male
3. University educated
4. Above average income
5. Works in the Tech/IT industry or is involved with Technology in their work.
6. American
7. Votes Democrat (liberal)
8. Around about 30 years of age
9. Hates 'the Man' (big business)
10. Thinks that their show is better than average :wink:
11. ???

I left one off:

11. Atheist or Agnostic

[keifer]

1. White - Yes
2. Male - One of us is
3. University educated - One of us is
4. Above average income - Just average
5. Works in the Tech/IT industry or is involved with Technology in their work. - No (unless you count the fact I have a computer on my desk)
6. American - Canadian eh!
7. Votes Democrat (liberal) Go Green!
8. Around about 30 years of age - ugh older
9. Hates 'the Man' (big business) - Wal*Mart is Evil!!
10. Thinks that their show is better than average Wink - just average
11. Atheist or Agnostic - I'm a Druid

[WyethDigital]

I left one off:

11. Atheist or Agnostic
No insult intended, Tim, but are you not aware of the big "god-casting" (http://www.godcast.org/) movement? They were some of the early adopters!

Eric

[agile]

I left one off:

11. Atheist or Agnostic
No insult intended, Tim, but are you not aware of the big "god-casting" (http://www.godcast.org/) movement? They were some of the early adopters!

Eric

True, true. I guess I had in mind the people who frequent this forum and the podcasters that I have listened to. Despite being a Christian I have yet to find a Christian cast that I would subscribe to yet.

[WyethDigital]

True, true. I guess I had in mind the people who frequent this forum and the podcasters that I have listened to. Despite being a Christian I have yet to find a Christian cast that I would subscribe to yet.
Yes, there used to be more, but I think they didn't like mixing it up with all us atheists, Druids, and masochists :)

Hey, you should be careful, Tim! Our hedonistic ways might rub off on you! Especially if you ever run into the Word Whore. I hear she'll just rub :P But she's on a funny podcast, so it's all good!

Eric

[docsnavely]

can someone let me know why any of this is important?

[WyethDigital]

can someone let me know why any of this is important?
I don't know, Josh. Can you tell me why 5,000+ posts of "Word Association" (topic at Podcast Pickle) or who's visiting what podcast fortress in Second Life is important (topics at both the Pickle and PPA)? Or even why bothering to take the time to build a Second Life podcasting fortress is important?

It's just passing the time and ultimately means nada :)

Eric

[agile]

can someone let me know why any of this is important?

I don't think it is important. Just an interesting topic.

Josh why do you bother coming to PCA? You seem to trash talk the Alley a lot.

Or is PCA just a place where you can get your aggression out because you have to be Mr Goody-Two-Shoes-I'm-A-Nice-Guy at Podcast Pickle?

Maybe you need to start podcasting again so you will have less time for meaningless and unconstructive posts like the one above :wink:

[WyethDigital]

Maybe you need to start podcasting again so you will have less time for meaningless and unconstructive posts like the one above :wink:
Ouch! I'm not getting on Tim's bad side! :P

[docsnavely]

Eric..... touche


Agile, this goes to show exactly what I've always thought of you. You apologize for us "getting off on the wrong foot", yet you go for personal attacks like this. You could have been cool about my question and answered like Eric, or you could have just blown it off and not even replied. Instead you try to one up me and try to piss me off in some way.....

Good for you I guess.

[agile]

Eric..... touche


Agile, this goes to show exactly what I've always thought of you. You apologize for us "getting off on the wrong foot", yet you go for personal attacks like this. You could have been cool about my question and answered like Eric, or you could have just blown it off and not even replied. Instead you try to one up me and try to piss me off in some way.....

Good for you I guess.

Yep I'm the bad guy.

[WyethDigital]

Looks like some Kung Foo fighting!

I'm stayin' out of it. I respect both people and don't want to get a karate chop to the head :D

Couldn't we pick on NLO or Red Bar Radio? You know, the real bad guys? Heck, I'll even keep my mouth shut if you pick on AC!


Eric

[mdattilo]

Friends don't let friends fight in forums.

[docsnavely]

http://www.joshinjapan.com/images/wiyg.jpg

[Lizard King]

1. White-----Half the show is.
2. Male ------Half the show is.
3. University educated -----nope, some college.
4. Above average income ------nope, pretty average.
5. Works in the Tech/IT industry or is involved with Technology in their work. NO! Kelli's in quality control, I'm in social work.
6. American
7. Votes Democrat (liberal) I'm voting for the Armchair President!
8. Around about 30 years of age You got us there.
9. Hates 'the Man' (big business) You got us there, too!
10. Thinks that their show is better than average Better than some of them.
11. ??? I'm Pagan.

It IS interesting to see what's up with folks. I can see where you are coming from on some of these stats, except the above average income. I haven't gotten that impression talking to folks.

[ElNacho]

1. White yes
2. Male[/b] yes
3. University educated[/b] no
4. Above average income[/b] not me
5. Works in the Tech/IT industry or is involved with Technology in their work.[/b] nope
6. American[/b] yes
7. Votes Democrat (liberal) [/b] nope (and i wouldnt if i was old enough to vote either)
8. Around about 30 years of age [/b] nope
9. Hates 'the Man' (big business) [/b] no clue haha
10. Thinks that their show is better than average :wink: [/b] quite haha

[spartacusroosevelt]

http://www.spartacusroosevelt.com/images/wiygn.jpg

1. White
North European Mutt

2. Male
yes

3. University educated
Masters degree

4. Above average income

I teach. LOLicopter

5. Works in the Tech/IT industry or is involved with Technology in their work.
Yeah. Call me tech support.

6. American
Yes I am.

7. Votes Democrat (liberal)
I joke that I don't like voting Democratic, but here in Talibama its the lesser of two evils. Find my Fiscally level headed politicians who tell the Church to go back to their pulpits and you have mey vote.


8. Around about 30 years of age
Actually I am officially closer to 40. (shudder)

9. Hates 'the Man' (big business)
I am very anticorporate, but drink Starbucks and Diet Coke all of the time, so what does that say about me.

10. Thinks that their show is better than average
No wink. With confidence I say that on the weeks I am really firing on all cylinders I have the best music show on the net. But if I was content listening to other shows, I probably wouldn't have my own.


11. Athiest with a pagan sense of design.

[CinemaslaveJoe]

Let's see...

1. White = guilty as charged.
2. Male = that's what my wife tells me.
3. University educated = not yet, but I'm hoping to take some classes next semester
4. Above average income = for this area, yes.
5. Works in the Tech/IT industry or is involved with Technology in their work = not anymore, but try me ten years ago.
6. American = yes, but I'd move to Australia if I could talk my wife into it.
7. Votes Democrat (liberal) = yes, passionnately and unashamedly.
8. Around about 30 years of age = yes, 33.
9. Hates 'the Man' (big business) = publicly yes, although I partake of many of corporate America's offerings.
10. Thinks that their show is better than average = depends on the day... my ego fluctuates wildly. ;)

-CSJ

[WyethDigital]

Over the last couple of months it has become clear to me that many independent podcasters share a lot of personality and lifestyle attributes. This thread is meant to be a semi-humourous take on the attributes of your typical indie podcaster. It goes without saying that these are generalisations and will not always be true. Feel free to add your own attributes:

12. Likes eggs. Really, really likes eggs!

[Seuss]

1. White - Only on the exterior
2. Male - yuhuh
3. University educated - nope
4. Above average income - FAR below average
5. Works in the Tech/IT industry or is involved with Technology in their work - nope
6. American - yes, but not a "patriot"
7. Votes Liberal - YES
8. Around about 30 years of age - yes 33
9. Hates 'the Man' (big business) - YES and unless you are employed by big business (but why are you?) you should too
10. Thinks that their show is better than average - Depends on the episode # and associated snafus
11. Atheist or Agnostic - My dog is named God and she feels worshipped (lapsed wiccan/pagan if you must know)
12. Tattooed/Pierced - YES
13. Enjoys cannabis - um... YEAH

[etomorrow]

1. White - "don't call me white"
2. Male - yes sir
3. University educated - half the show
4. Above average income - i have no idea what average is. but i get by.
5. Works in the Tech/IT industry or is involved with Technology in their work - not so much, however entertainment industry
6. American - geographically
7. Votes Liberal - YES
8. Around about 30 years of age - just a bit under
9. Hates 'the Man' (big business) - i don't bother the man, and the man doesn't bother me.
10. Thinks that their show is better than average - sure
11. Atheist or Agnostic - likely
12. Tattooed/Pierced - i've gotten 3 tattoos in the last month
13. Enjoys cannabis - not my gig.
14. enjoys drinking - it kind of IS my job.

[mental-escher]

White - "don't call me white"
White - Only on the exterior
White = guilty as charged.
White - not by choice

Can someone explain these(the humourer the better, but seriously, I don't get it.)?!

The point is what is the race of the "typical" podcaster, not the guilt of the typical podcaster about being part of the euro-ameri "elite"

(or maybe that explains it- "typical" podcasters tend to, defined by: ~30% or replies to the original post, feel guilty about their race!).

http://sapientia.blogs.com/photos/uncategorized/orang_girl.jpg

[WyethDigital]

White - "don't call me white"
White - Only on the exterior
White = guilty as charged.
White - not by choice

Can someone explain these(the humourer the better, but seriously, I don't get it.)?!

Good question. I feel no guilt for the race that I've been born into -- the HUMAN race. All other traits, characteristics, designations and variations within that category could be branded as enviro- or ethnocentric versus racial.

Oh, and for the record, I don't feel guilty about being born from a Euro-caucasion gene pool, and being raised in America. You get the skin you were born with, and that's it (unless you're Michael Jackson). I'm just not a huge fan of color designations.

Eric

[agile]

White - "don't call me white"
White - Only on the exterior
White = guilty as charged.
White - not by choice

Can someone explain these(the humourer the better, but seriously, I don't get it.)?!

Good question. I feel no guilt for the race that I've been born into -- the HUMAN race. All other traits, characteristics, designations and variations within that category could be branded as enviro- or ethnocentric versus racial.

Oh, and for the record, I don't feel guilty about being born from a Euro-caucasion gene pool, and being raised in America. You get the skin you were born with, and that's it (unless you're Michael Jackson). I'm just not a huge fan of color designations.

Eric

An interesting comment about apologising for being white. I have noticed these comments too. I probably lean a little to the left politically but this idea of apologising (or being embarrassed) for being white takes things a little too far.

I am the first to admit that white people have been responsible for many atrocities and massacres. In Australia our English forefathers massacred many Aborigines and had a blatantly racist (called the White Australia Policy) agenda until after the Second World War. This slowly changed with the influx of non-white immigration after the Second World War. The referendum in 1967 was also a massive step forward in acknowledging Aboriginal Australians as Australia citizens (kinda ironic huh). Before 1967 Aborigines were not counted in the census in Australia.

This being said I did not commit these race crimes personally and I won't apologise or be timid about being white. Realistically my European ancestors did some fantastic things for humanity as well as some downright terrible things. I will try to help other disadvantaged races/people to the best of my ability. As Eric has said we are all born in the skin we are in.

[mental-escher]

White - "don't call me white"
White - Only on the exterior
White = guilty as charged.
White - not by choice

Can someone explain these(the humourer the better, but seriously, I don't get it.)?!

Good question. I feel no guilt for the race that I've been born into -- the HUMAN race.

Eric

An interesting comment about apologising for being white. I have noticed these comments too.

But is this indicative of the "typical Podcaster" (original thread)?

[agile]

But is this indicative of the "typical Podcaster" (original thread)?


Who knows. Seems that quite a few podcasters are apologetic for being white and almost all podcasters posting in this thread are white.

[Seuss]

I, like Eric, was making a funny at the notion that race matters. I would never have white shame OR white pride.

[WyethDigital]

I, like Eric, was making a funny at the notion that race matters. I would never have white shame OR white pride.
Right. I think most of the responses to this question are tongue-in-cheek. Hence my painfully accurate description of my skin tone. It had nothing to do with pride or shame in my ancestry, but more to do with the fact that I find defining race by skin color is a bizarre reality for most of the world.

Being prejudiced against someone's skin color is the laziest way to decide who you hate.

Eric

[mental-escher]

But is this indicative of the "typical Podcaster" (original thread)?


Who knows. Seems that quite a few podcasters are apologetic for being white and almost all podcasters posting in this thread are white.

Maybe it's an artifact of the original thread post which started as:



1. White
2. Male
3. University educated
4. Above average income
...

The very first attribute you listed was Race. Most important to you? [Hey, chill- it's a rhetorical question]. I guess putting it first made a lot of the responders nervous enough to try to 'make a funny' there in their answer. That makes sense to me, but it still prolly uncovers some underlying angst in your "typical" podcaster.

[WyethDigital]

I guess putting it first made a lot of the responders nervous enough to try to 'make a funny' there in their answer. That makes sense to me, but it still prolly uncovers some underlying angst in your "typical" podcaster.
Or maybe you might be reading a little too much into it.... :)

Eric

[Seuss]

Being prejudiced against someone's skin color is the laziest way to decide who you hate.

I'm gonna paraphrase that and make it my new boilerplate response to the amazing racist.

I love you Eric. :P

[agile]

Being prejudiced against someone's skin color is the laziest way to decide who you hate.

I'm gonna paraphrase that and make it my new boilerplate response to the amazing racist.

I love you Eric. :P

Who is the amazing racist?

[Seuss]

This fine specimen...

http://podcastalley.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12984

[lucky_groom]

1. White - not by choice

Man, a bunch of serious folks here. Who's apologizing for being white or the atrocities committed by white people blah, blah, blah.

It's a silly reponse to a silly poll.

Of course, I didn't have a choice in my color. It was genetically predetermined.

[WyethDigital]

Being prejudiced against someone's skin color is the laziest way to decide who you hate.

I'm gonna paraphrase that and make it my new boilerplate response to the amazing racist.

I love you Eric. :P
By all means. I may turn it into a bumper sticker. :D

Eric

[Karla]

Over the last couple of months it has become clear to me that many independent podcasters share a lot of personality and lifestyle attributes. This thread is meant to be a semi-humourous take on the attributes of your typical indie podcaster. It goes without saying that these are generalisations and will not always be true. Feel free to add your own attributes:

1. White
2. Male
3. University educated
4. Above average income
5. Works in the Tech/IT industry or is involved with Technology in their work.
6. American
7. Votes Democrat (liberal)
8. Around about 30 years of age
9. Hates 'the Man' (big business)
10. Thinks that their show is better than average :wink:
11. ???

I fall into some of these catagories but then again I am not " Typical " hee hee
What can I say.... I love being a girl

[rumorgirls]

GIRLS RULE!!

[rumorgirls]

1. yup
2. nope
3. yup
4. nope
5. yup
6. yup
7. yup!
8. yup
9.yup
10. yup!!!!!!!!!!

[Karla]

its funny I think that is they " Typical " male podcaster... but for the women I think there is no " Typical " what do you all think ????

[WyethDigital]

GIRLS RULE!!
Absolutely! I'm a fan of girls! My wife is a girl. Or maybe I should say, a Grrrrl! :P

[WyethDigital]

I think video podcasting is more of a woman's market, at least among the "big names." And I don't really think any of the women podcasters that I watch are much alike -- except they all have an ability to connect with their audience, they're all "telegenic," and they all have their own unique sex appeal (not to sound sexist about it).

Eric

[Karla]

I would like to see more women doing podcasts... when I fist started podcasting a year and a half ago there were not a whole lot of us out there ... now look at how many.. I tell ya women are talking over the world. WATCH OUT !!!

[agile]

I used to listen to Erica on Tipsy Chicks/Spatcast/20 Volumes.

It was fun for a while but lack of content made it a bit boring after a while.

She has podfaded in a big way.

[WyethDigital]

I used to listen to Erica on Tipsy Chicks/Spatcast/20 Volumes.

It was fun for a while but lack of content made it a bit boring after a while.

She has podfaded in a big way.
I think I remember her -- or someone that sounds like her. She used to come in here and try to stir up the muck. I think she was looking for material.

[agile]

I used to listen to Erica on Tipsy Chicks/Spatcast/20 Volumes.

It was fun for a while but lack of content made it a bit boring after a while.

She has podfaded in a big way.
I think I remember her -- or someone that sounds like her. She used to come in here and try to stir up the muck. I think she was looking for material.

Yep sounds like her. She used to discuss how bad she was at giving blowjobs and that kind of stuff. It goes without saying that she had a nealy all male audience.

[WyethDigital]

Yep sounds like her. She used to discuss how bad she was at giving blowjobs and that kind of stuff. It goes without saying that she had a nealy all male audience.
Yep. I just did some digging. It was her. She and the this "dude" calling himself "The Truth" were the reasons I was initially wary of your sincerity about reviewing podcasts.

I wasn't podcasting at the time, but I remember following the thread as a listener. The Truth opened up his offer to review shows in almost the same way you did: A concise offer to review the podcasts of people who apply, and telling music-casts that he wasn't interested in reviewing them.

But then he went and pretty much blasted every podcast he reviewed (except for your gal, Erika's). She also participated in the thread and pretty much pissed everyone off whenever she posted a comment. She almost made Patrick and Mike D look like rays of sunshine.

Eric

[Karla]

Yep sounds like her. She used to discuss how bad she was at giving blowjobs and that kind of stuff. It goes without saying that she had a nealy all male audience.
Yep. I just did some digging. It was her. She and the this "dude" calling himself "The Truth" were the reasons I was initially wary of your sincerity about reviewing podcasts.

I wasn't podcasting at the time, but I remember following the thread as a listener. The Truth opened up his offer to review shows in almost the same way you did: A concise offer to review the podcasts of people who apply, and telling music-casts that he wasn't interested in reviewing them.

But then he went and pretty much blasted every podcast he reviewed (except for your gal, Erika's). She also participated in the thread and pretty much pissed everyone off whenever she posted a comment. She almost made Patrick and Mike D look like rays of sunshine.

Eric

yes she liked to get people going but I truly think she was harmless and quite sensitive

[WyethDigital]

yes she liked to get people going but I truly think she was harmless and quite sensitive
She probably was. I had the sense that it was all an act. Which is cool. I had the same impression that her friend, "The Truth" was an act, too. Unfortunately, it was at the expense of the community.

When Tim (aka Agile) started a similar sounding thread, I was cautious because I thought they might be coming back for an encore.

It's too bad. I thought her podcast was interesting. Wasn't really my cup of tea, but it's sad to see folks with unique shows fading.

Eric

[agile]

yes she liked to get people going but I truly think she was harmless and quite sensitive
She probably was. I had the sense that it was all an act. Which is cool. I had the same impression that her friend, "The Truth" was an act, too. Unfortunately, it was at the expense of the community.

When Tim (aka Agile) started a similar sounding thread, I was cautious because I thought they might be coming back for an encore.

It's too bad. I thought her podcast was interesting. Wasn't really my cup of tea, but it's sad to see folks with unique shows fading.

Eric

'The Truth' was definitely a seperate person. I heard him on a Spatcast episode. I think he was a bit obssessed with Erica.

[spartacusroosevelt]

yes she liked to get people going but I truly think she was harmless and quite sensitive
She probably was. I had the sense that it was all an act.

One of the last things she did before she faded was this piece on Sauerkraut and being a new kid in school and labeled because she ate Sauerkraut. She threw in a couple of phallic sausage references (I think they made her feel like she was playing to her audience) but it was a very vulnerable and introspective piece. It was better in five minutes than anything else she did IMNSHO.

Then she disappeared. Sigh. Just when I felt like she was finding her real voice.

[mental-escher]

I should have guessed: Sauerkraut, strikes again!

[Hittman]

This being said I did not commit these race crimes personally and I won't apologise or be timid about being white.

You should also note that most of the people your ancestors did atrocious things to also did atrocious things to other people before your ancestors got to them. Before the whites did horrible things to the Indians, Indians were doing horrible things to each other. When white people bought black slaves, the original purchase was usually from other black people who had captured and enslaved them first.

If I’ve done something to you, we’ll talk about it and try to come to some resolution. If my dad did something to your dad, it’s unreasonable (but perfectly natural) for us to dislike each other for it. But if my great great great grandfather did something to your great great great grandfather, get over it. I’ll buy you a beer and we’ll be more than even.

It's too bad. I thought her podcast was interesting. Wasn't really my cup of tea, but it's sad to see folks with unique shows fading.

I miss quite a few shows that had their own unique feel to them. IMAO, Monster Feet, The Real Happy Hour, to name a few.

[docsnavely]

I miss quite a few shows that had their own unique feel to them. IMAO, Monster Feet, The Real Happy Hour, to name a few.

I thought IMAO was still up but on different feeds. They kept switching feeds for a while so i just gave up on them. Lawrence Simon is still around. He's always commenting on Israelisms....

And TRHH is still around and kicking. Whatever gave you the idea they were dead? There's even a pretty funny show called the Beer Report that one of their relatives does. All underwritten by Everclear Channel of course.

[Karla]

It's too bad. I thought her podcast was interesting. Wasn't really my cup of tea, but it's sad to see folks with unique shows fading.

I miss quite a few shows that had their own unique feel to them. IMAO, Monster Feet, The Real Happy Hour, to name a few.[/quot

Podcasting can be a lot of work... you have to really be passionate about it and make it work in your busy schedule. Its very hard when your co-host is not as into it as you are. Erica had a partner I can't remember her name but I think they were both really busy with their careers. I know what that is like... I used to do a show called " The Mary and Karla show " Its hard to get two people together when you both have really booming careers. I am lucky now with my current show that Karen and Frank are both self employed and can fit podcasting into their very hectic lifestyle. We are all passionate about it and truly love doing our shows and love all are fans so that is what makes it easy for us.... sorry for all the babbling..
Karla :D

[jenjen51289]

1. White - Yes
2. Male - I'm not, but my brother is.
3. University educated - High School (Next year though!)
4. Above average income - Minimum wage.
5. Works in the Tech/IT industry or is involved with Technology in their work. - Nope
6. American - True
7. Votes Democrat (liberal) I don't vote. :-)
8. Around about 30 years of age - SEVENTEEN
9. Hates 'the Man' (big business) - Apathetic
10. Thinks that their show is better than average Wink - I must admit it sucks.
11. Atheist or Agnostic - Nope

[agile]

1. White - Yes
2. Male - I'm not, but my brother is.
3. University educated - High School (Next year though!)
4. Above average income - Minimum wage.
5. Works in the Tech/IT industry or is involved with Technology in their work. - Nope
6. American - True
7. Votes Democrat (liberal) I don't vote. :-)
8. Around about 30 years of age - SEVENTEEN
9. Hates 'the Man' (big business) - Apathetic
10. Thinks that their show is better than average Wink - I must admit it sucks.
11. Atheist or Agnostic - Nope

Not many people admit their show sucks. I am curious to listen now.

[jenjen51289]

1. White - Yes
2. Male - I'm not, but my brother is.
3. University educated - High School (Next year though!)
4. Above average income - Minimum wage.
5. Works in the Tech/IT industry or is involved with Technology in their work. - Nope
6. American - True
7. Votes Democrat (liberal) I don't vote. :-)
8. Around about 30 years of age - SEVENTEEN
9. Hates 'the Man' (big business) - Apathetic
10. Thinks that their show is better than average Wink - I must admit it sucks.
11. Atheist or Agnostic - Nope

Not many people admit their show sucks. I am curious to listen now.

yay!

[WyethDigital]

Let's see, a brother and sister duo, so can't classify them as a CoupleCast... May I be so bold as to coin a new turn of phrase? A SibCast. Has a ring to it!

I'll have to check it out.

Eric

[kurtjohnson]

****it, I hate it when you see yourself listed as MIA!

The Real Happy Hour is (much to my dismay) in production. Our schedule has never been feverish. Wait, I take that back, we did our first 4 shows in a month, and then slowed down by, oh about 400%.

We took a few months off not long ago because I recorded a CD I wanted to release. Pesky lifelong dreams! Must plug:

My Pseudonymous Singing Career Site (http://www.matthewsigmon.com)

Other than that, hard at it.

Thanks for thinking of us, anyway. Even thought you thought WE WERE DEAD.

Cheers!
Kurt

[Hittman]

Deeelighted to see you back, RHH. A new show came in my podcatcher (that sounds filthy, doesn’t it?) and I didn’t even notice it. I like the new site design too.

Are the Hangovers going to be a regular feature? If they are, how about an RSS feed so we can get it with something other than iTunes?

[scottishbloke]

Bollocks to that,
I fall into the category of headphones on ignore the comments of everyday ****-chat and don't give a flyin' fek.Works for me everytime!

[WyethDigital]

Bollocks to that,
I fall into the category of headphones on ignore the comments of everyday sh*t-chat and don't give a flyin' fek.Works for me everytime!

I'm not sure I even understood any of that, but if I'm lucky, Paulyb may show up to translate it for me... :)

Eric

[kurtjohnson]

Deeelighted to see you back, RHH. A new show came in my podcatcher (that sounds filthy, doesn’t it?) and I didn’t even notice it. I like the new site design too.

Are the Hangovers going to be a regular feature? If they are, how about an RSS feed so we can get it with something other than iTunes?

Thanks Hittman! Yeah, the Hangover thing is here to stay. It was conceived, partially anyway, as an added incentive to acquire iTunes subscriptions. Visible listing in the iTunes featured pages has been the most effective promo we've had.

I'll talk to the EverClearChannel Communications office punks about creating a different RSS for those of us in the diaspora.

Cheers!
KJ

[WyethDigital]

I'll talk to the EverClearChannel Communications office punks about creating a different RSS for those of us in the diaspora.

Cheers!
KJ
You can use the same RSS file, you just need a direct a link to it for those folks who don't use iTunes.

Eric

[Groucho]

I used to listen to Erica on Tipsy Chicks/Spatcast/20 Volumes.

It was fun for a while but lack of content made it a bit boring after a while.

She has podfaded in a big way.

Talk about a month late and a dollar short...

Thats the beauty of Podcasts, they can be heard fresh at any time... Just like these threads!

I was actually looking for some info on 20 Volumes... I was just getting into Erika's shtick when they started the podfade. Its almost been a learning experience to see her fans dissipate from the 20 Volumes message board, and from Darlisha's deleted blog. Total disappearing act! While I would not call myself a huge fan... I still have a peaked interest in what goes on with those 2.

Maybe I should just send an email?

Hey, Josh, thanks for the love. I have heard your show a few times... Its a lot of fun. I LEARNED SOMETHING! I didn't know podcasts could do that! If you are still doing shows, I would love to play a promo for your show. I don't know how many of my debauched listeners will care, but I just think it would be cool.

Later,

Groucho
(Not the dead one)

[kickasspodcast]

This is one of the lamest threads I've ever seen, its almost totemic of what this whole message board has become over the last year. What had alot of steam at one point just rotted into a conversation about nothing (and everything) between a handful of people. And it's not even the spirited highly polarizing, relevant arguments of days long ago, it all seems so petty and cheesy. Dare I say it, this board has jumped the shark. The forum software truly sucks and the content seems to have eroded quite a bit, I see people who I know are interesting and complex get involved in the dumbest threads for seemingly no reason. I have a deep respect and love for so many podcasters, and retired podcasters out there, but come on'.... tell me things haven't kind of gone to sh1t around here. Your race, your education, your political leanings? Seriously...? Are we that bored. Look I love to talk about myself too, but this seems a bit too much like overt ego stroking for my comfort. Seems like there are a few trolls on this board who've helped make others not wanna be here, or actually have interesting discussions. IT is a good thing that many podcasts themselves aren't as boring as this thread because that would leave little hope for any bright future. And to the thread starter, this Podcast Reviews guy...

Who the fuk starts a thread like this

"
Over the last couple of months it has become clear to me that many independent podcasters share a lot of personality and lifestyle attributes. This thread is meant to be a semi-humourous take on the attributes of your typical indie podcaster. It goes without saying that these are generalisations and will not always be true. Feel free to add your own attributes:"


What? Is this the **** census or something? Seriously, stop with this all of this nonsense on the boards people, I still have a soft spot for what this place was, and what it again could be, but for much of this year its been overtaken by a few people couldn't be less interesting.

/rant


jack

[Lizard King]

Hmmmm. I think this thread might have just gotten interesting again!
Nice to see you Jack!

[WyethDigital]

[/I]What? Is this the **** census or something? Seriously, stop with this all of this nonsense on the boards people, I still have a soft spot for what this place was, and what it again could be, but for much of this year its been overtaken by a few people couldn't be less interesting.

/rant


jack
Jack, I think you have a soft spot in your skull sometimes. Have you looked at the Pickle forum lately? 5000+ posts of "word association?" And you call this stupid?

Sure, Tim's list of assumptions obviously didn't score any accuracy points, but then, did it have to? And why not find out what people are like? Why not dispel incorrect assumptions? How is that dumb?

You like to tell people how irrelevant this board is, yet you forget some of the people posting is this thread have been here for longer than that. I remember some of the BS that was going on here a year and a half ago and I can tell you those conversations weren't a hell of a lot better.

Time to get over it, Jack.

Eric

[kickasspodcast]

mmmm more banal snark from the biggest troll of all, you're comparing a forum game to the overall content of a once respectable site. the pickle was never this place, nor did it set out to be, but why am I trying to speak rationally to the guy with 2000+ opinions on everything- and this coming from one opinionated mofo.


Have fun snarkster-



Jack

[saintmoz]

mmmm more banal snark from the biggest troll of all, you're comparing a forum game to the overall content of a once respectable site.

To me it is still a "place to find podcasts," how has to content of the site changed? Other than some people are producing content and others trolling forums wishing they could.

Forum are controlled by those who take an active roll, something you don't seem to do.

[WyethDigital]

To me it is still a "place to find podcasts," how has to content of the site changed? Other than some people are producing content and others trolling forums wishing they could.

Forum are controlled by those who take an active roll, something you don't seem to do.

Well said, saintmoz.

Eric