Podcasts

Brain of Shawn Podcast #1

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Here it is, episode 1 of the podcast. I considered calling this episode zero — because really there’s very little content. Then I realized that if the expectation of real content is established, I might be in trouble somewhere around episode “the next” 🙂

To donate 4 minutes of your life to pointless endeavors, just click play below.

NOTE: I updated so my feed is “iTunes Friendly” — sorry for the change…

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Podcast?

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I’ve mentioned a few times that I desire to produce a weekly podcast. I even have a mixing board, decent mic, and enough tech know-how to publish the thing. What I’m lacking, is a focus.

I like the title, “Professionally Inept” because truly, I know a lot about a lot, but I’m far from a know it all. I considered having a tech podcast in which I answer questions (live, recorded, or emailed) regarding technology. The problem is that I am beginning to think I’d just be reinventing the wheel. Am I just a Leo Laporte wannabe? Is there room in the tech world for yet another tech podcast?

What about a tech news podcast? Latest tech gadgets podcast? A podcast geared toward the happily isolated telecommuter? A much lower budget version of The Onion? A podcast in which I lie like crazy and make stuff up, pretending it’s factual. A live video podcast ala Chris Pirillo? A video podcast of a week in the life of a tech guy, where I carry around a video camera all week, and try to make a funny montage every weekend?

See my dilemma? I’m open to suggestions. (I’m talking to you too, Linux Journal folks, I’m interested in your suggestions too)

Podcasting

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sm58.pngI’ve toyed on and off with the idea of a podcast. I’ve decided to go ahead with the plan, and I’m going to try doing a weekly deal. The bad news is that I’m not exactly sure how the format will go. It might change. It might flop. (The last is actually a significant possibility)

The good news is that Kate Baker agreed to do the intro for me, so at least the first bit should be tolerable to hear. 🙂

I’ll keep you posted, because I’m sure you’re all just waiting at the edge of your seats.

Continued 2008 Suckfest, and a Review.

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It appears as though our well quit today. This does not please me, because although a well is just a big hole in the ground, it’s a rather pricey hole in the ground. And apparently our well pump doesn’t suck, and it’s actually supposed to. What a weird world.

Anyway, wish me luck. The well guy is coming today at 5:15, and hopefully he’ll wave a wand and everything will be fine. Uh hu.

Here’s this week’s product review, however, if you’re into that sorta thing. OH, and the company is GIVING AWAY 2 of these products through the Linux Journal website. It’s another video thing, apparently, but the prize is a TON better than a T-Shirt. For the record, Brad (our local commenting buddy) was the only one that won a T-Shirt, so winning might be fairly easy. I dunno. Click here to read more details.