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Listen to the podcast: Podcasting, 3 Years Later Transcript This is Leo Notenboom for askleo.net. A little over three years ago I did my first podcast: Intro from podcast #1 That's a MIDI version of the theme from The Naked Gun movies, in case you're curious, and a much cheaper microphone. Aside from a brief hiatus, it's been a weekly event ever since. I'm considering discontinuing the podcast, and wanted to take a moment to reflect on podcasting in general. Podcasting is certainly not dead, if that's what you're wondering. Particularly after the entrance of iTunes into the field a couple of years a go, there's now a wide variety of highly rated, entertaining and informative podcasts. Given the chance, I listen several to quite regularly. I recently ranted on my personal blog how local radio stations are not meeting my needs, but my solution turns out to be fairly simple: listen to some great podcasts instead. Podcasting lets you choose what you want to hear and when you want to hear it. That's not to say that podcasting doesn't have it's rough spots. I know that many don't always live up to the schedule that they set out for themselves, and that can be a tad annoying. Some of the most reliable are actually repurposed radio shows that have a hard deadline that they must always meet. So why am I considering discontinuing mine? Even though I have it down to a routine by now, creating a podcast is extra work and time. As you might imagine, my podcast is not just a "stream of consciousness" style that works for many others. My approach has been to produce something that hopefully is reasonably professional. Sometimes that requires several "takes" for me not to trip over my own tongue. It's also exactly 3 minutes long, and that's on purpose. The original intent was that this podcast could be inserted into anyone else's, or even broadcast radio, and having a fixed length made each week's podcast a predictable insertion. While I've gotten pretty good at writing three minutes worth of copy, sometimes it's over, sometimes it's under and I don't find out until after that first take. And I'd like to try a few other things. Video is calling, though I know simply replacing my audio podcast with a talking head video podcast isn't something I see as adding much value. Just like the audio podcast has evolved, it's going to take some time to play with video. My podcasts have tended to be more like opinion pieces anyway, so if I do discontinue the audio, I'll probably replace it right away with a written equivalent. I'd love to hear what you think. Would you miss the audio? Visit askleo.net and enter 12383 in the go to article number box to access the show notes, the transcript and to leave me a comment. While you're there, browse the hundreds of technical questions and answers on the site. Till next time, I'm Leo Notenboom, for askleo.net. • Recent Comments
I always listen to the audio version. I do this while comuting to my work or while cleaning my house or so. I never listen to podcasts. Why? I have no idea! Never really got into the habit. Possibly part of the reason is my limited download allowance. Anyhow, your newsletters are fantastic so keep them going. Posted by: Peter at May 2, 2008 10:34 PMNever listen to podcasts either - I'm a text type of person but do read your transcript every week. So as long as you keep producing your newsletter/text stuff I'll be happy. Posted by: dunstergirl at May 2, 2008 11:17 PMWith today's time pressures I find it quicker to browse through a written article than to download a podcast to my player and listen to it. So I would not miss the podcast at all, but I would miss the 'opinion' content. Posted by: Rob at May 3, 2008 12:52 AMI never listen to the Podcasts for two reasons; I don't own an Ipod or similar device, and at dialup speeds it would take too long to download the audio. The second problem is the primary reason I don't have have an Ipod. I do read your transcripts regularly. They download pretty quickly and there's no fuss in transferring them to another device. Posted by: Bill Nelson at May 3, 2008 11:45 PMI very much enjoy your podcasts,it seems to personalize your web site.You do explain stuff well in typ,but the voice is an added feature.I think alot of folks would be disappointed if you decide to stop the podcasts.I prob would not watch the video(if u put one out)as i think the podcasts are great.In any event,please dont quit askleo.com,as you are teaching alot of folks some good stuff Leo! Posted by: James at May 5, 2008 08:19 AMDon't listen to pod casts so it's of no mind to me. You have an interesting newsletter, but an irritation just arose in the form of a popup that asked me to subscribe. Here's what bothered me: 1.Your ad defeated all three of my pop up blockers. You do not gain points from me for doing that. I've been reading your newsletters for a while now and have just gotten set up to listen to mp3's/podcasts in my car...an hours drive to work and likely to get longer. If there's a vote going on, count one for keeping it...though my vote hasn't amounted to much lately and politically I don't feel like I've had much of a choice anyway. so, do what you want and I'll just mope? moap? in the corner.;P Dear Leo, MY GOD! There are people that don't listen to podcasts! I got in at the start and now download 52 of them. I have the ability to listen to them all night at work as I operate a water plant for the city. It takes me three weeks to go through them but love each and every one. I listen to them in the car and at home too. I rarely ever listen to the radio or CD's anymore. The podcast are much better. Some of the best books I have ever not read were on podcasts. I like your podcast Leo. I know it's a bit of work but it makes Leo more Leo if you know what I mean. Imagine,...people are out there that have never heard The Daily Source code, or Dawn & Drew! It boggles the mind! ;-D Posted by: Thomas Kirkman at June 20, 2008 11:31 PMPost a comment on "Podcasting, 3 Years Later":
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