Talk Radio + Podcasting = Talkcasting? Hello Talkshoe December 5, 2006
Posted by Angus in Podcasting, TWiT, Web2.0.add a comment
Amber Mac (on MySpace) and Leo Laporte (on MySpace) have canned their Inside the Net podcast which focused on interviewing Web 2.0 entrepreneurs. But the replacement is just as good – and very novel.
Picture this – Talk Radio meeting Podcasting. Using a new service called Talkshoe, Amber and Leo have added a different and thoroughly enjoyable show to the TWiT Network. Talkshoe allows the hosts to record a podcast, while listeners can call in live (via phone or PC) to listen to the show – with some coming ‘on-air’ live to pose questions. There is also a live chat (IM) facility that enables fans to interact with the hosts/each other. Obviously, shows need to be scheduled, so listeners know when they can call in. Now you can see why it takes on the feeling of a talk radio show.
This would be fantastic for a station like 702 when a guest or topic needs more airtime, but the rigidity of broadcast radio would not allow it.
It requires a small client-side download which then allows you to listen, participate in or host a show. So, if you are awake next Sunday at about 4am SA time, then call in…
Phone Number: +1 (724) 444-7444
Talkcast ID: 3185
Its good to see this kind of innovation. It is a great addition to the podcasting world. Oh, sorry – as Leo suggested, they should be called Netcasts.
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You see, there was no reason to panic October 27, 2006
Posted by Angus in Podcasting, TWiT.add a comment
Leo posted this response on the TWiT site to the hurricane he created on Sunday night:
Submitted by Leo Laporte on Thu, 2006-10-26 00:34.
I had no idea what a storm my little sentence would generate. Hey, I was tired, dispirited, and trying to figure out how to do a show without any contributors. I really didn’t mean to scare you!
I do appreciate the incredible outpouring of support. Over 400 comments on my post, thousands of Diggs and comments, and many of you even added to your donation. Thanks so much! (Some asked for additional levels of support – I’ve added a $5 and $10 monthly subscription for you.) Money’s not the problem, but it is a great way to show your support.
I’ve exchanged emails with all the TWiTs and we’ve agreed to keep the show going, with some new systems in place to reduce burn out (including my own) and keep the shows fresh.
So thanks for all your support. We’re so glad you like TWiT and we’ll keep doing it as long as you keep listening.
This Week in Tech (TWiT) is the flagship podcast for most techies – there is no way he would be so shortsighted not to know that. What has happened though – the blogosphere went nuts (creating huge publicity), he’s had a surge in donations (it sometimes takes a fright to get people to open their wallets), he’s added 2 more donation levels of $5 and $10 per month, and without much fanfare, there are 4 new podcasts in the TWiT.tv Network.
Inside the Net looks like it has changed its name to net@nite – still with Amber Mac and Leo. There was some new artwork on the site earlier – not there now for some reason.
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Join Alex Lindsay and the Pixel Corps crew as they give you an inside view of visual effects production techniques and tools.
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Interesting times ahead for the best podcast network (and no, I don’t like netcast as an alternative to podcast).
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The new Real News August 14, 2006
Posted by Angus in Podcasting.add a comment
This is a very strange and very funny look at the news in South Africa – Jou Ma se News.
No holds barred satire mixed with a good dose of complete garbage makes for a interesting look at what the ‘real news’ could sound like. 2 minute updates twice weekly from some seriously disturbed comedians.
Some podcasts are hard to do… August 6, 2006
Posted by Angus in Podcasting, TWiT, Web2.0.2 comments
I’m a huge fan of Leo Laporte and the network of podcasts that he runs – with This Week in Tech and Inside the Net being my 2 favourites.
However, there is one podcast that I really should be enjoying – but can’t seem to click with the hosts. Josh and Co’s Web2.0 Show covers a topic that I love, but their interviewing manner and strange interaction leaves me disengaged. Their first 8 shows were enough for me – but I think its time to give them another shot.
For me podcasts don’t need extremely slick production, the podcasters just need to be comfortable and natural behind the mic – which I suppose we get from Leo and Co from their years in broadcasting.
