Timewaster's Guide Archive

General => Suggestions Box => Topic started by: Mr_Pleasington on February 08, 2005, 07:27:59 PM

Title: TWG Podcast?
Post by: Mr_Pleasington on February 08, 2005, 07:27:59 PM
So now that I'm an iPod nerd, I was wondering if we could push the boundaries here a bit and experiment a bit with Podcasting.

I was thinking of doing an interview with a friend of mine who is big into the RPGA and also a published gaming author.  Some sort of "Nerdery Live!" set up.

All I'm lacking is a mic, which is easily remedied.  Just wondering if this was something there is interest in.
Title: Re: TWG Podcast?
Post by: Mad Dr Jeffe on February 08, 2005, 07:31:53 PM
Dude Ive discussed this in other forums for a month now...

get with the program...

:)

Seriously Im way ahead of you... Saint and I are working on some free server space as we speak and I have the first one all ready done...


However we could figure out a way to do a co broadcast...

:)
Title: Re: TWG Podcast?
Post by: Tage on February 08, 2005, 07:32:19 PM
I don't know anything about podcasting. Is it iPod specific, or is it something as simple as putting a sound file up?

Yeah, I saw you two talking about that, Jeffe. What all is involved in podcasting?
Title: Re: TWG Podcast?
Post by: Mr_Pleasington on February 08, 2005, 07:44:26 PM
Quote
Dude Ive discussed this in other forums for a month now...

get with the program...

:)

Seriously Im way ahead of you... Saint and I are working on some free server space as we speak and I have the first one all ready done...


However we could figure out a way to do a co broadcast...

:)



I am Johnny Behind-the-Times
Title: Re: TWG Podcast?
Post by: Mad Dr Jeffe on February 08, 2005, 08:30:00 PM
and I think Podcasting is a good way to grow readership...
Title: Re: TWG Podcast?
Post by: The Holy Saint, Grand High Poobah, Master of Monkeys, Ehlers on February 08, 2005, 08:51:17 PM
I think Tage wants some more technical info about the requirements. Can you supply it?

I'm currently writing some theme song lyrics. I'll probably make up a simple tune to go with it (about all I'm capable of) but if someone else wants to compose the music, I'm all for letting you take over.
Title: Re: TWG Podcast?
Post by: Mad Dr Jeffe on February 08, 2005, 09:00:01 PM
none for TWG, its basically an MP3 clip that some of our less handy enabled computer users can download to their players or music programs and listen too... they can set an RSS browser to get it automatically...

All we have to do at twg is put a link to where it is on the host...
Title: Re: TWG Podcast?
Post by: Tage on February 09, 2005, 12:20:02 AM
Does podcasting require an RSS feed then?
Title: Re: TWG Podcast?
Post by: Mad Dr Jeffe on February 09, 2005, 12:23:45 AM
Well to recive it as a podcast yes... but not to send it, at least not for what I have in mind... actually all it requires for you guys is a link to the casts on the site Erics gonna set up... we can do the rest of the RSS stuff from there...

Think of it as a PODcast link page...

People interested in podasting can download Ipodder for free, or just click on the link and download the mp3 files....

Title: Re: TWG Podcast?
Post by: Fellfrosch on February 09, 2005, 12:24:59 AM
If your theme song has slant rhyme, SE, so help me I'll take it out of your hide.
Title: Re: TWG Podcast?
Post by: Mad Dr Jeffe on February 09, 2005, 12:26:56 AM
Heh, we do mention Ginger Rodgers.. and Ninja monkeys...
Title: Re: TWG Podcast?
Post by: Mad Dr Jeffe on February 09, 2005, 01:02:40 AM
I wasnt trying to scare you off at all Mr. P. In fact through the miracle of moder tech We could do the Podcast together... if you were so inclined...
Title: Re: TWG Podcast?
Post by: Spriggan on February 09, 2005, 01:12:09 AM
Setting up an RSS feed is easy enough. Do you need RSS .92 or RSS 2.0?  I can send SE the PHP file that generates and manages it until TWG 4.0 (which will have RSS feeds).
Title: Re: TWG Podcast?
Post by: Mad Dr Jeffe on February 09, 2005, 01:13:59 AM
I'll have to check up on it... all my tech pubs are at home...
Title: Re: TWG Podcast?
Post by: Spriggan on February 09, 2005, 01:25:13 AM
Just googled it, it's RSS 2.0.

Here's a link with software for it
http://www.podcastalley.com/podcast_software.php


And somepeople take this way to seriously
http://mwgblog.com/archives/2004/12/27/podcast-about-the-podcast
Title: Re: TWG Podcast?
Post by: Mad Dr Jeffe on February 09, 2005, 01:26:46 AM
I use IpodderX

Actually MWG blog is the guy who's teaching me how to do it...
I've sent him several Emails and he's helped me out a lot...
Title: Re: TWG Podcast?
Post by: Mr_Pleasington on February 09, 2005, 01:27:24 AM
I wasn't scared off, Jeffe, just away running an Eberron game.

If we could figure out how to do it, I'd love to be onboard.
Title: Re: TWG Podcast?
Post by: Mad Dr Jeffe on February 09, 2005, 01:29:10 AM
Well I have a few ideas....
I'll email you tomorrow sometime re my ideas...
Title: Re: TWG Podcast?
Post by: Spriggan on February 09, 2005, 08:33:44 AM
Talk about timeing, guess what one of the USA Today's front page stories is?

Anyway I'd like to get the backend working on this before you actualy finish anything, that way you don't have to wait to get things going.  Also I don't see why Jeffe and Mr. P can't do seperate shows if they want, it might be easier in the long run.

I'll work something up this week that will be just some test MP3s, I don't have an iPod so one of you will have to check to see if it works.
Title: Re: TWG Podcast?
Post by: Gemm: Rock & Roll Star; Born to Rock on February 09, 2005, 09:48:55 AM
I'm guessing this is like recording something and then uploading it to your PC, and then to the web finally putting it somewhere reasonable.

Well, my mp3 player has a built in mic and voice recorder. Not exactly sure what I'd do with it, but hey, if you throw me ideas I'll be happy to try them out.
Title: Re: TWG Podcast?
Post by: Entsuropi on February 09, 2005, 10:17:32 AM
Record the sounds your ego makes when punctured.
Title: Re: TWG Podcast?
Post by: Gemm: Rock & Roll Star; Born to Rock on February 09, 2005, 10:20:50 AM
Ok, I'll e-mail it to you. What's the addy?
Title: Re: TWG Podcast?
Post by: The Holy Saint, Grand High Poobah, Master of Monkeys, Ehlers on February 09, 2005, 12:56:00 PM
I actually rhymed a line with Ginger Rogers with one about monkeys. You'll like

I will now include slant rhyme at least once, just to torque off Fell.
Title: Re: TWG Podcast?
Post by: Mad Dr Jeffe on February 09, 2005, 05:45:17 PM
yay! Slant Rhyme...
Title: Re: TWG Podcast?
Post by: Mad Dr Jeffe on February 09, 2005, 05:49:04 PM
Ill send you a sample of the Tags tonight Sprig
Title: Re: TWG Podcast?
Post by: Mad Dr Jeffe on February 09, 2005, 05:49:54 PM
even though its called podcasting it'll work with any mp3 device, including a computer sprig.
Title: Re: TWG Podcast?
Post by: Spriggan on February 09, 2005, 08:38:31 PM
Well I know how RSS works, I can test it on my PC, but I cannot test the iPod end thats all.

I don't need a copy of the code, I know what the RSS needs.
Title: Re: TWG Podcast?
Post by: Mad Dr Jeffe on February 09, 2005, 08:40:33 PM
ok, just trying to help..
Title: Re: TWG Podcast?
Post by: Spriggan on February 09, 2005, 11:56:35 PM
I know, Just letting you know to spen d your time on your show then on the back end.
Title: Re: TWG Podcast?
Post by: Mad Dr Jeffe on February 10, 2005, 12:07:31 AM
cool...
Title: Re: TWG Podcast?
Post by: Mr_Pleasington on May 19, 2005, 02:58:01 AM
So I take it this idea died?

That's disappointing.

Get back on it you two!  I demand satisfaction!
Title: Re: TWG Podcast?
Post by: Mad Dr Jeffe on May 19, 2005, 10:57:01 AM
Its not dead, Im working on it now actually, But I doubt I can do too much before about mid june...
But we will see If I can get a teaser out.
Title: Re: TWG Podcast?
Post by: Spriggan on June 06, 2005, 01:20:57 AM
I find it funny that Microsoft has podcasts, but then again they do own a hefty chunck of Apple.
Title: Re: TWG Podcast?
Post by: Mad Dr Jeffe on June 06, 2005, 02:12:49 AM
heck everyone podcasts now.