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Post by ganesha on Aug 6, 2006 21:56:51 GMT 10
Hi all, I have decided to get together with a mate and make a Podcast on this season of Australian Idol. I figured if im happy to spend years ranting in here i should bloody well find a better outlet. Its all a big rush at the moment getting it out. We have an introduction to the season and another two coming up discussing Sunday and Monday nights shows. All weekly Podcasts can now be found at our website- idolsparks.libsyn.comIm looking forward to you guys contributing to this via email or in a sticky post if the Moderator approves. I can then talk about what you guys are saying about the show or me and Kram or each other. I value the input of the people in here more than any other forum or media. This is the best AI forum out there. There have been some fantastic points and some truly monumental bitch fests in the past. Looking forward to the chaos, seeya. Ganesha
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Post by 4213 on Aug 7, 2006 3:56:14 GMT 10
Fantastic idea btw.
Ok I listened and can I suggest that 22 minutes is a long time to listen to you. Break them up into more bite size chunks.
The idea is sound, but you need to reduce the time you talk to hold the interest. Also the sound quality is better on the interviewer, you're a bit quiet Gan the Man, and we know you have volume.
It adds a new dimension to the forum, clever sausage, and it's all about you. Dang!!
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Post by Meg on Aug 7, 2006 7:45:45 GMT 10
I had a listen. Agree with 4213 that it needs to be in shorter chunks or maybe just a bit snappier. Should be great.
Can I just say that I'm getting a little tired of people saying that Julie Andrews sang 'Climb Every Mountain'. I may be ignorant about music but I know my musicals. The part is sung by the Mother Superior when Maria returns to the abbey confused about her feelings for Captain Von Trapp. And it's sung 'voice over' at the end of the movie too as the family cross the mountains to the Swiss border.
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Post by ganesha on Aug 7, 2006 8:26:30 GMT 10
Ah yes i forgot to mention the introduction is a long one.
The following ones are only around 10 minutes.
We use Skype to converse, Kram currently has his good Laptop at the shop so it couldnt be helped.
Thanks for the comments, this sort of thing will only hopefully improve with time, as did Tim's Oh Brother.
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Post by barence on Aug 7, 2006 11:58:21 GMT 10
Actually I enjoyed the chat and agree with Dan's comments about Kyle .Don't shorten it too much these girls are talkers not listeners in case you haven't noticed it already The new save system is probably like Big Brother in that we will be allowed to save or evict or both. I have requested that the topic be stickied.
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Post by 4213 on Aug 7, 2006 12:02:25 GMT 10
Well the content was interesting, and I think listening in on a relaxed conversation is good. Saves the eyes, and uses the ears. You both have a nice voice, and a rapport, but you need a topic to focus, I'm all for circumlocution, as you know, but I appreciate this was your first one, and first time always has its teething problems!! 10 minute sounds just right. I have every faith in your evolution as a broadcaster.
Also need you to check your facts before blurting them out, I wasn't convinced that America was free to vote, and there would be loopholes around this if you used many different phones, or set up a 'pool' to win votes. There really is no completely fair way for voting, as people with the technology can win out. Our local radio station was giving prizes for securing votes for Perth people. I think democracy can only work to a degree. But as a topic it was a good one. Gets you thinking. What objectives are you hoping to gain from this?
And Meg Dicko said the phrase 'Guy Sebastian sings Julie Andrews' well you are right, it was the Mother Superior, and I hate the song, though enjoyed Guy's passion for it. I love to see passion in any singer. The moments where you get the spine tingles is awesome.
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Post by ganesha on Aug 7, 2006 12:45:13 GMT 10
Well the first podcast proper is now available to listen to, many issues now cleared up. We talk about the show last night. idolsparks.libsyn.comSoon to be on i-tunes......
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Post by 4213 on Aug 7, 2006 16:07:27 GMT 10
Yes that was much better and easier to digest.
You started off with an american twang to your voice? What's that all about? Got a couple of smiles from me too, especially the Kyle analogy and the surface skater. Good point. He's a total airhead.
You made the point he wasn't musical, or a singer, however I'm unsure if you need to be. Dicko wasn't, but had some valid points and contributions to start with. Experience in the industry is paramount, not necessarily being a performer, as you are able to remain more objective, and consider the whole 'package' as opposed to the voice alone. Kyle is just a two bit dj, and I use the term loosely. Terrible addition who adds nothing.
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zeds
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Post by zeds on Aug 7, 2006 16:54:19 GMT 10
Well sadly, I only have a basic computer that we bought when the GST was introduced and it was a total tax deduction for that financial year because I do all the book-keeping.
So I don't have the ability to listen or watch things on the internet...... Hmmmm. Time to upgrade?
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Post by 4213 on Aug 7, 2006 17:58:05 GMT 10
You only need media player? Download it?
and yes upgrade!!!
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Post by zeds on Aug 7, 2006 18:00:22 GMT 10
I have downloaded MS Media Player, but it never works!!!
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Post by 4213 on Aug 7, 2006 18:01:34 GMT 10
What version of Windows do you have running?
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zeds
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Post by zeds on Aug 7, 2006 18:13:01 GMT 10
XP
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4213
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Post by 4213 on Aug 7, 2006 18:15:34 GMT 10
then you have no reason to not have media player installed, it comes with XP? Perhaps your kit is so old it has a driver problem?
What message does it throw up Try looking under Programs/Accessories/Entertainment from the Start bar and tell me what happens.
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Post by zeds on Aug 7, 2006 18:31:21 GMT 10
then you have no reason to not have media player installed, it comes with XP? Perhaps your kit is so old it has a driver problem? What message does it throw up Try looking under Programs/Accessories/Entertainment from the Start bar and tell me what happens. Okay. the message I am getting now is " hereisgoesagain_300" in a black screen. MP is installed, but I just get a little square in the top left hand part of the window
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