Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:34:29 -0600 Join the Community | podcast-tuneup.com http://www.podcast-tuneup.com Podcast Maker v1.3.8b - http://www.lemonzdream.com/podcastmaker Tools for the discriminating Podcast Engineer. Get more mileage from your podcast by doing some basic under-the-hood maintenance to guarantee a more meaningful experience by your listeners. Coupled with Podcast Tune-Up online community services, we infuse a wide range of pertinent topics to inspire new media creators in jump-starting their production quality. Hosted by Bill Furniss, select authors within the Podcast Tune-Up community, and invited guests – Welcome to Podcasting 2.0! [ AAC Enhanced Capabilities ] en Copyright © 2008 Podcast Tune-Up LLC All rights reserved Podcast Tune-Up LLC inquiries@podcast-tuneup.com http://www.podgineer.com/podgineer/aac/podgineer_cover_600_144.jpg http://www.podcast-tuneup.com 144 144 Podcasting Podcast, Mobile, Digital, Device, Audio, Video, New, Media, Business, Education, Training, Design no podcast-tuneup.com The Showroom: The Moth (+) Rating [Sensorial Design] The Podgineer – Episode 009: 06.02.2009 Hosted by Mike Harper & Mike Wisland ---- Show Outline ---- Show Sponsor: Jackson Hole Soda Co. Visit http://www.palisadebrewery.com/products.htm for some refreshingly unique soda sure to please the taste buds! Show Notes: As stated in the episode 008, we're in transition! The Podgineer will begin to transform beginning with this episode as we post shorter episodes and use original segments in each episode as they're recorded. We're mixing it up to make each episode easier to digest and much more , [ 00:00:53] - 0 to 60 in the News: Commentary on Zune.net Well, Zune.net has been around for some time now but with recent updates to the site, Zune.net now has a Web-based directory if you haven't noticed. After over a month of testing and getting to know its quirks I've come away with mixed feelings about how Microsoft integrates its products. Honestly, Zune.net and the Zune Software are two separate experiences altogether. Littled to no integration between the two leaving me to scratch my head. For example, no integration has been done to ensure that a podcast feed found in the desktop aggregator is also found in the Web directory. What's worse, if a podcaster has submitted their RSS feed in the Zune Software/Marketplace, they must submit it once again if they want to appear in the Web directory! What were they thinking? Over all, the experience is decent. Microsoft has done what Apple has not done and brought the directory out away from the desktop software. With the announcements at E3 concerning the Zune HD and xBox integration, it'll be interesting to see where Microsoft actually integrates the systems. Will they do it properly - time will tell - [ 00:03:03] - Pit Pass: The New H4n Samson Technologies continues to refine the H-Series of handycorders with the recent update to the venerable H4. The H4n bring a slew of nice refinements that are sure to please present owners who decide to upgrade. Mike Wisland quickly reviews some of the refinements that are apparent once the device in unpackaged and turned on. From the much improved interface, redesigned mic placements, to the bug we found while on assignment in search of a some serious auto foley - this device has many welcome improvements over the original H4. Taste buds wet - more to come on this handy device in the near future. The Show Room: The Moth (+) Rating [Sensorial Design] Tired of the same old stories? Even get the itch for a real-life adventure into the unknown but not sure where to find it? Well, look no further than The Moth! The podcast features people telling true, engaging, funny, touching and eye-opening stories from their lives. Stories are told without notes and to alive audience by an wide range of people. Truly, The Moth is a one of a kind! Get subscribed and listen to some compelling content - Thanks for listening! ---- Product & Company Information ---- For information on Podcast Tune-Up and community services, please visit podcast-tuneup.com or e-mail us at inquiries@podcast-tuneup.com. http://www.podcast-tuneup.com http://www.podgineer.com/podgineer/aac/009%20Zune.net_Zoom%20H4n.m4a Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:24:34 -0600 Podcasting no 00:10:42 Podcast, Zune.net, Zune, Samson, Zoom, H4, H4n, Audio podcast-tuneup.com and tags is often misunderstood and underutilized. CEO Michael Harper quickly distinguishes the differences between the two tags and their unique use in a podcast. Understand the difference to better attract, inform, and retain subscribers! [ 00:04:30] - The Show Room: Bigfoot Information Project (+) Rating [Sensorial Design] An “must have” podcast for those who love to immerse themselves in one of the most beloved scientific mysteries of our time. While few episodes exist, this is a very well produced show that keeps listeners at the edge of their seats! Show producers have done a fantastic job of building a story using the environment, unique research insights, and well selected talent that makes this a must have subscription. Are you a believer? [ 00:05:47] - Pit Pass: Sundance Film Festival Review Our very own Michael Wisland and Chad Clark share their experiences from this years Sundance Film Festival. Between the two more than 40 different film showings were attended! Get first hand impressions of select showings and feedback on what films made the grade. This year was the year of the documentary. Films reviewed - Sundance Film Festival: It Might Get Loud When You’re Strange Art and Copy Let’s Make Money Crude The End of the Line The Cove (Audience Award Winner) Burma VJ Good Hair The Yes Men Fix the World (M&C Award Winner) LDS Film Festival: The Inheritance of War The Long Look on Life XDance Film Festival: That’s It, That’s All Deathbowl to Downtown To get more information on the films reviewed drop over to Sundance Film Festival headquarters @ http://festival.sundance.org/2009/ [ 00:24:08] - Synthetic Blend: Rick Calvert of BlogWorld (Delayed Release) In a January interview with BlogWorld CEO Rick Calvert, Rick shares his entry into blogging, the exciting news of the merger of BlogWorld and the New Media Expo, and what changes are in store as we await the biggest new media expo ever! We know we’re excited for this years event - hear what Rick and his crew have in store as the next chapter of the new media industry unfolds. ---- Next up on The Podgineer ---- Episode 009: Under the Hood: Podcast Publishing Tools Pit Pass: PodCamp’s - What works best? Synthetic Blend: TBA Thanks for listening! ---- Product & Company Information ---- For information on Podcast Tune-Up and community services, please visit podcast-tuneup.com or e-mail us at inquiries@podcast-tuneup.com. ]]> The Showroom: Bigfoot Information Project (+) Rating [Sensorial Design] The Podgineer – Episode 008: 02.10.2009 Hosted by Bill Furniss - COO | Podcast Tune-Up ---- Show Outline ---- Show Sponsor: Jackson Hole Soda Co. Visit http://www.palisadebrewery.com/products.htm for some refreshingly unique soda sure to please the taste buds! We want your feedback - call 888-763-4671 (podgnr1). Now that we’ve had several months to test out ideas for the show format we’re reviewing and considering numerous changes. We look to you our listeners for ideas on how we can better serve the community. [ 00:01:17] - 0 to 60 in the News: Zune in Crisis With the latest Q-10 results in from Microsoft the 2008 holiday season turned out to be a revelation as the technology giant seeks to limit the bleeding and save the much vaunted device from the death knell. Will the Zune survive? Will Microsoft pull a rabbit out of hits hat and offer an iPod Touch like device that truly bring a unique experience to the consumer? Only time will tell but for now, go to the PCTU blogs and have your say on where this device is headed. [ 00:01:50] - Under the Hood: Channel vs. Item Tags in RSS Feeds - what’s the difference? Even for many podcast veterans understanding the difference and persuasiveness between the <channel> and <item> tags is often misunderstood and underutilized. CEO Michael Harper quickly distinguishes the differences between the two tags and their unique use in a podcast. Understand the difference to better attract, inform, and retain subscribers! [ 00:04:30] - The Show Room: Bigfoot Information Project (+) Rating [Sensorial Design] An “must have” podcast for those who love to immerse themselves in one of the most beloved scientific mysteries of our time. While few episodes exist, this is a very well produced show that keeps listeners at the edge of their seats! Show producers have done a fantastic job of building a story using the environment, unique research insights, and well selected talent that makes this a must have subscription. Are you a believer? [ 00:05:47] - Pit Pass: Sundance Film Festival Review Our very own Michael Wisland and Chad Clark share their experiences from this years Sundance Film Festival. Between the two more than 40 different film showings were attended! Get first hand impressions of select showings and feedback on what films made the grade. This year was the year of the documentary. Films reviewed - Sundance Film Festival: It Might Get Loud When You’re Strange Art and Copy Let’s Make Money Crude The End of the Line The Cove (Audience Award Winner) Burma VJ Good Hair The Yes Men Fix the World (M&C Award Winner) LDS Film Festival: The Inheritance of War The Long Look on Life XDance Film Festival: That’s It, That’s All Deathbowl to Downtown To get more information on the films reviewed drop over to Sundance Film Festival headquarters @ http://festival.sundance.org/2009/ [ 00:24:08] - Synthetic Blend: Rick Calvert of BlogWorld (Delayed Release) In a January interview with BlogWorld CEO Rick Calvert, Rick shares his entry into blogging, the exciting news of the merger of BlogWorld and the New Media Expo, and what changes are in store as we await the biggest new media expo ever! We know we’re excited for this years event - hear what Rick and his crew have in store as the next chapter of the new media industry unfolds. ---- Next up on The Podgineer ---- Episode 009: Under the Hood: Podcast Publishing Tools Pit Pass: PodCamp’s - What works best? Synthetic Blend: TBA Thanks for listening! ---- Product & Company Information ---- For information on Podcast Tune-Up and community services, please visit podcast-tuneup.com or e-mail us at inquiries@podcast-tuneup.com. http://www.podcast-tuneup.com http://www.podgineer.com/podgineer/aac/008%20Zune_Tags_Sundance.m4a Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:08:33 -0700 Podcasting no 00:35:34 Podcast, Microsoft, Zune, Sundance, Film podcast-tuneup.com The Showroom: Passage to Peace (+) Rating [Sensorial Design] The Podgineer – Episode 007: 12.04.2008 Hosted by Bill Furniss - COO | Podcast Tuneup ---- Show Outline ---- Show Sponsor: IBNMA (International Blogging & New Media Association) Visit www.ibnma.org for more information We want your feedback - call 888-763-4671 (podgnr1) [ 00:02:08] - 0 to 60 in the News: MXP4 Experience Platform MXP4 (Multiplied Experience Platform in 4D) offers a glimpse at future applications in interactive audio spaces. The emerging technology offers the following unique advantages to interactive spaces. DIMENSION: Enables greater expression, exploration and range in the artist’s compositions and arrangements. DEPTH: Brings interactive multimedia content to musical songs and albums, giving the listener more insight, background and context on the artist, band or tour. DISCOVERY: Allows musicians and bands to surprise and engage the listener with many variations and unconventional versions of their musical scores, songs and albums. DIVERSITY: Broadens the appeal and adaptability of music by allowing listener to select from many versions (or “skins”) of a single song to fit their mood, moment or mindset. Does this new platform have applications in podcasting? Who knows, but it certainly is exciting to see potential applications for podcasting. For more information on the MXP4 format, visit http://www.mxp4.com/ [ 00:03:10] - Under the Hood: Why Experiences Matter Experiences are the life blood of any product or service regardless of type. So why then are so few podcasters striving to ever increase their production value to meet the needs of their listeners? Podcast Tuneup CEO Michael Harper explains the importance and process of creating podcast experiences. Concepts shared in this segment have been taken from “The Podgineer’s Guide to Professional Podcast Experiences.” [ 00:11:09] - The Show Room: Passage to Peace: An Exploration of Tea Culture Today (+) Rating [Sensorial Design] Chad Clark, Director of Communications, delves into the uniquely sublime world of tea culture, not from the aspect of taste or history, but from the perspective of how the creators of Passage of Peace produce a well crafted story and visually pleasing design to capture the attention of viewers. The point: it’s the little things that count! [ 00:16:30] - Pit Pass: iTunes 8 In-Depth - Firmware 2.2 Update! The long anticipated Firmware 2.2 for iPhone and the iPod Touch marks the point that podcast downloads grow up in the mobile space! Michael Harper reviews the specifics of the update and provides a few tips for the Apple Development team to consider to make the functionality and experience even better. Viva la revolusión! [ 00:29:18] - Synthetic Blend: IBNMA (International Blogging & New Media Assoc.) Paul Chaney, President of the IBNMA, joins the show to discuss the importance of the association and where blogging and new media is headed. Historically speaking–the association was the brainchild Rick Calvert, CEO of BlogWorld Expo, to solve two important issues. Why was there not a trade show for the blogging and new media community, and why was there not an association to advocate the space? This last September marked the 1st anniversary in response to those questions. Membership is an affordable $25.00 annual fee. Services that IBNMA provides is advocacy of technology and standards, community services for networking and communication, and promotion of concepts, techniques, and learning events. Become a member today! ---- Next up on The Podgineer ---- Episode 008: Under the Hood: What’s the difference between channel and item tags? The Showroom: America’s Rockets Pit Pass: Holiday Gadget’s Review Synthetic Blend: TBA Thanks for listening! ---- Product & Company Information ---- For information on Podcast Tune-Up membership packages and community services, please visit podcast-tuneup.com or e-mail us at inquiries@podcast-tuneup.com. http://www.podcast-tuneup.com http://www.podgineer.com/podgineer/aac/007_The%20Importance%20of%20Experiences_iTunes%208%20In-Depth_IBNMA.m4a Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:25:43 -0700 Podcasting no 00:47:58 Podcast, Experince, Design, iTunes, iPod, Tea, Culture, IBNMA Join the Community | podcast-tuneup.com The Podcast Tune-Up team review - thanks for attending folks! The Podgineer – Episode 006: 09.02.2008 Hosted by Bill Furniss - COO | Podcast Tuneup ---- Show Outline ---- Show Sponsor: Jackson Hole Soda Company - www.jhsodaco.com We want your feedback - call 888-763-4671 (podgnr1) Podcast Tune-Up team members take turns commenting on the various aspects of the New Media Expo 2008 held in Las Vegas August 14-16. Each share different experiences with insights into hands-on training events, the Podcast Tune-Up booth, individuals who stood out among the crowd, and positive feedback. [00:00:54] Michael Harper - Chief Executive Officer [00:08:12] Chad Clark - Online Communications Director [00:14:30] Shane Armitage - Creative Director [00:18:42] Mike Wisland & Michael Harper Overall, we had a fantastic Expo and are busily working to finish up development on educational materials, Web site, shopping cart, and consulting opportunities as we move forward. Believe us when we say that we learn a lot in this process and have made changes accordingly to ensure that we meet the needs of our online members and partners. We would like to thank all who visited out booth and participated in the hands-on training events in the hospitality suite. Thank you and look forward to working with you! ---- Next up on The Podgineer ---- Episode 007: Under the Hood: Why Experiences Matter The Showroom: Passage to Peace: Explore Tea Culture Today Pit Pass: iTunes 8 In-Depth Synthetic Blend: Dr. Paula Noble Fellingham - The WIN Thanks for listening! ---- Product & Company Information ---- For information on Podcast Tune-Up membership packages and community services, please visit podcast-tuneup.com or e-mail us at inquiries@podcast-tuneup.com. http://www.podcast-tuneup.com http://www.podgineer.com/podgineer/aac/006_Post%20New%20Media%20Rap%20Up.m4a Tue, 02 Sep 2008 12:59:59 -0600 Podcasting no 00:32:44 New Media Expo, Nokia, Microsoft, Zune, Treedia, ODEO, Twist Pop Fizz, Soda, Join the Community | podcast-tuneup.com The Showroom: [Interaction Design] MacCast (+) The Podgineer – Episode 005: 08.12.2008 Hosted by Bill Furniss - COO | Podcast Tuneup ---- Show Outline ---- Show Sponsor: Jackson Hole Soda Company - www.jhsodaco.com Visit our booth at the New Media Expo #119 and see how Podcast Tune-Up can help you increase your production value. We want your feedback - call 888-763-4671 (podgnr1) [00:02:10] - 0 to 60 in the News: WiFi in the friendly Skies Delta sets to add in-flight WiFi to 60% of their domestic fleet over the next year making access to the Internet possible. While innovative, it’s been long overdue. The question on everyone’s minds, especially podcasters and new media producers in general, what does this mean to the downloadable content market? Will this increase the appetite? [00:03:30] - Under the Hood: How we do business Bill and Mike discuss the manner in which Podcast Tuneup does business. Breaking down the three divisions that make up the Podcast Tuneup business model, they outline the importance of educational materials designed to facilitate increasing production value based upon the needs the of the individual new media producer. They further outline the strategy for corporate consulting and production to round out the model. We think this is an amazing break from the traditional way of doing business. Find out more on the web site! [00:10:56] - The Showroom: MacCast Adam Christianson has made great use of the enhanced functionality of the AAC format to attract and enrich the participant experience by using chapters, artwork, and links. MacCast does it right - right on Adam - keep up the good work! Folks, if you haven’t subscribed to MacCast, do so today and enjoy a sweet enhanced experience. [00:11:41] - Pit Pass: Calling all content experts Bill and Mike continue to build the concept of Podcast Tuneup by showcasing the ability of content experts to create content and make exceptional income by sharing their knowledge. It’s an opportunity for people to bring exceptional products to a committed membership and make a difference. If you’re interested in creating content and earning an extra income please stop by the Podcast Tuneup booth at the New Media Expo - booth #119. See you there. [00:16:32] - Synthetic Blend: The Podcast Tuneup Story Bill, Mike, and Chad Clark take trip back one year ago and reminisce the beginnings of Podcast Tuneup. It all started at last years New Media Expo and Dodger Stadium. Listen what sparked the idea(s) that have made Podcast Tuneup a reality and what it means to us to build a community. ---- Next up on The Podgineer ---- Episode 006: Special Edition - New Media Expo Recap Thanks for listening! ---- Product & Company Information ---- For information on Podcast Tune-Up membership packages and community services, please visit podcast-tuneup.com or e-mail us at inquiries@podcast-tuneup.com. http://www.podcast-tuneup.com http://www.podgineer.com/podgineer/aac/005_How%20we%20do%20business_Calling%20all%20content%20experts_Podcast%20Tuneup%20story.m4a Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:11:53 -0600 Podcasting no 00:26:46 Podcast, MacCast, enhanced, episode, business, content, income, community Join the Community | podcast-tuneup.com University students shakeup traditional radio in Africa The Podgineer – Episode 004: 08.05.2008 Hosted by Michael Harper - CEO | Podcast Tuneup ---- Show Outline ---- Mike Harper reports from Windhoek, Namibia on a unique project spearheaded by three university students who want to change how Africa receives community news radio. Mike introduces Emily Hedrick and Brittany Asper, full-time Digital Media students at Utah Valley University, and Vickey Machila of the Polytechnic of Namibia. In a candid interview these budding podcast engineer’s discuss how the project started, what they expect to accomplish by working with KCR (Katutura Community Radio), and how this experience has begun to transform their lives. It's a beautiful story of how podcasting can bring people together half-way around the world! If you find yourself in Las Vegas August 14-16, plan to visit the Podcast Tuneup booth at the New Media Expo – booth #119 – at the Las Vegas Convention Center. You’ll be able to hear Emily and Brittany discuss the project in detail and have the opportunity to ask questions about their experiences. ---- Next up on The Podgineer ---- Episode 005: Under the Hood: How we do business The Showroom: MacCast Pit Pass: Calling all Experts! Synthetic Blend: The Podcast Tuneup Story Thanks for listening! ---- Product & Company Information ---- For information on Podcast Tune-Up membership packages and community services, please visit podcast-tuneup.com You can also e-mail us at inquiries@podcast-tuneup.com Copyright: © 2008 Podcast Tune-Up LLC All rights reserved http://www.podcast-tuneup.com http://www.podgineer.com/podgineer/aac/004_Special%20Edition%20-%20Podcasting%20in%20Namibia_Traditional%20radio%20goes%20downloadable.m4a Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:59:59 -0600 Podcasting no 00:20:15 Africa, Namibia, University, Students, Culture, Community, Radio Join the Community | podcast-tuneup.com The Showroom: [Tribute] Mysterious Universe The Podgineer – Episode 003: 07.22.2008 Hosted by Bill Furniss - COO | Podcast Tuneup ---- Show Outline ---- Show Sponsor: Performance Audio - visit performanceaudio.com today! Visit our booth at the New Media Expo #119 and see how Podcast Tune-Up can help you increase your production value. [00:01:03] - 0 to 60 in the News: Microsoft happy with #2 Is Microsoft really content with being #2 in the mobile business industry? With Redmond and Blackberry showing signs of moving to increased media capabilities in the enterprise, will these giants in the industry move closer to bringing the the capabilities of t of the iPhone to the market? Will they embrace downloadable media and the podcast space? Time will tell - [00:01:42] - Under the Hood: Podscrolls One of the best ways to convey information to an interested party often means selecting the simplest form of media. What happens when you’re in a cab running on the way to the airport and a business opportunity arises? With little space and a small window of opportunity to share information, a visual aid is needed to clarify your product’s strengths and potentially make a sale. Whip out a laptop? No way! An iPod Touch and a simple podscroll will do. Podscrolls are simply a sequence of images viewed in a predetermined order. They’re just what is needed to make a quick presentation without pulling out the heavy armor. [00:04:43] - The Showroom: Tribute to Mysterious Universe Bill discusses one of his favorite Podcasts, and the things that made that particular show so memorable for him. Benjamin Grundy has posted a recent comment on his website www.mysteriousuniverse.org, that the show is on “Temporary Hiatus.” Bill mentions the excellent use of bumper music, tributes to listeners and listener feedback, as well as a discussion of Benjamin’s monetization model, which enabled listeners to subscribe to a members only premium segment that went into greater detail than the free content segments. Benjamin, you will be missed! [00:06:32] - Pit Pass: HandyCorder Review: Zoom H2 and H4 The Zoom Handy Mic H4 and H2 are remarkable devices for the podcaster, with range of differing capabilities that make them one of the best investments on the market today. Get the inside scoop on these handy digital recorders. [00:15:39] - Synthetic Blend: Podango Lee Gibbons (CEO) and Doug Smith (President) of Podango join us in the studio to discuss the progression of podcasting and the importance of using the various Web technologies to increase traffic. The use of social media tools such as Twitter are also important to influence the audience. Other topics included, what can we learn from traditional media, distribution of podcast media subscriptions through e-mail, and the optimization of media as a way to garner a focused audience. Lastly, what’s coming down the pipeline over the next year in the podcast space? ---- Next up on The Podgineer ---- Episode 004: Special Edition - Podcasting in Namibia: Traditional radio goes downloadable Thanks for listening! ---- Product & Company Information ---- For information on Podcast Tune-Up membership packages and community services, please visit podcast-tuneup.com You can also e-mail us at inquiries@podcast-tuneup.com Copyright: © 2008 Podcast Tune-Up LLC All rights reserved http://www.podcast-tuneup.com http://www.podgineer.com/podgineer/aac/003_Podscrolls_HandyCorder%20Review_Zoom%20H2%20and%20H4_Podango.m4a Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:48:43 -0600 Podcasting no 00:29:50 Podscrolls, Presentations, Design, Zoom, Recording, Audio, Gibbons, Smith Join the Community | podcast-tuneup.com The Showroom: [Sensorial Design] Common Sense with Dan Carlin (+) The Podgineer – Episode 002: 07.08.2008 Hosted by Bill Furniss - COO | Podcast Tuneup ---- Show Outline ---- Show Sponsor: Jackson Hole Soda Co. - As cool as it gets! Proud sponsor of the Podcast Tune-Up hospitality suite and the soon-to-be released podcast - Twist, Pop, Fizz! Visit our booth at the New Media Expo #119 and see how Podcast Tune-Up can help you increase your production value. [00:01:05] - 0 to 60 in the News: New Media Mayhem? Newspapers are laying off employees left and right. What has attributed to the fall of the Newspaper industry? Where does podcasting fit in? “Multimedia Journalism” is growing in popularity among photojournalists. Blogging has allowed any writer the platform and syndication that is needed to grow an audience. [00:01:58] - Under the Hood: Press Release Primer In this episode we introduced Necia Clark-Mantle, our Vice President of Marketing.  Necia spent a few minutes discussing the use of Press Releases as a way to promote your company/podcast. Press Releases can be a great way to increase the exposure of your podcast, and can help you quickly increase your subscriber base.  Once the Press Release hits the wires, you can generally expect to reap the benefits of the publicity for a few days to several weeks.  Press Releases are also great way to increase your Search Engine Optimization factor. [00:06:08] - The Showroom: Common Sense with Dan Carlin Dan Carlin has one of the most outrageous yet professional podcasts around with witty bumpers and a million-dollar voice. See how a true craftsman take care of business and sets the bar! [00:09:16] - Pit Pass: Identity Crisis - What you should know about the face of your podcast As podcasting becomes an increasingly more mainstream delivery mechanism the number of podcasts available to consumers will continue to multiply. With this augmentation to the already saturated market, new media producers will be competing more than ever for new subscribers. One way to stand out from the crowd is through effective podcover design. Join us this week as we discuss some basic design principles to improve your podcover and podcast graphics in general. [00:14:32] - Synthetic Blend: The Podcast Brothers - Part II Tim and Emile Bourquin, discuss moving the New Media Expo to Las Vegas and the increasing visibility of an emerging podcast industry. The founders share their favorite podcast shows and how do they find the new content for their own shows. Lastly, advice is given to avoid podfading – the insidious disease that can affect any show in the early stages of development. ---- Next up on The Podgineer ---- Episode 003: Under the Hood: Podscrolls The Showroom: Tribute to Mysterious Universe Pit Pass: HandyCorder Review: Zoom H2 and H4 Synthetic Blend: Podango Thanks for listening! ---- Product & Company Information ---- For information on Podcast Tune-Up membership packages and community services, please visit podcast-tuneup.com You can also e-mail us at inquiries@podcast-tuneup.com Copyright: © 2008 Podcast Tune-Up LLC All rights reserved http://www.podcast-tuneup.com http://www.podgineer.com/podgineer/aac/002_Press%20Release%20Primer_Podcover%20Design%20Techniques_The%20Podcast%20Brothers%20-%20Part%20II.m4a Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:59:59 -0600 Podcasting no 00:26:05 Bourquin, New, Media, Expo, Business, Design, Branding, Gibbons, Smith Join the Community | podcast-tuneup.com The Showroom: [Information Design] Quick and Dirty Tips Network (+) The Podgineer – Episode 001: 07.08.2008 Hosted by Bill Furniss - COO | Podcast Tuneup ---- Show Outline ---- Show Sponsor: Performance Audio - visit performanceaudio.com today! [ 00:01:06 ] - 0 to 60 in the News: Verizon CEO - serious of sour grapes? Verizon’s CEO makes the claim that there’s an iPhone “conspiracy” and that Apple has no business being touted as a johnny come lately market leader. Them’s fight’n words! Our take: Not only is Apple a clear market leader but they’re leaving Verizon and others in the dust when it comes to media experiences in a mobile form factor. Does this spat affect podcasters? Have your say in the forums - podcast-tuneup.com/forums [ 00:01:33 ] - Under the Hood: Introduction to The Podgineer The Podgineer has been designed to provide a unique listener experience through episode structure. By differentiating content through segmentation, individual topics are easily identified and consistent from episode to episode - creating a seamless experience over time. Segments include - 0 to 60 in the News: Hard hitting news item relating to the podcast industry Under the Hood: “Spark Plug” tips and tricks reveled and explained The Showroom: Podcast reviews that highlight the good, the bad, and the ugly of podcasting Pit Pass: In-depth discussion on topics that affect podcast development and budding Podcast Engineers Synthetic Blend: In-depth interviews of media professionals who have a major impact on the podcast community Additionally, the title of each episode is specially engineered to reflect the three main content segments of the show - Under the Hood, Pit Pass, and Synthetic Blend. The episode description specifically identifies “The Showroom” podcast review and the accompanying rating. Properly formatting the title and description tags provides subscribers with quick reference to topics and relevance. Note: The segment naming directly correlates with the Podcast Tuneup “Podgineer” public forum threads to easily identify thread focus, encourage participation and the exchange of ideas. When posting comments, please be courteous as ideas are for discussing, not tearing down! [ 00:08:43 ] – The Showroom: Quick and Dirty Tips Network This week we focus on [Information Design] and the use of the Lyric field in iTunes. The development team at the Quick and Dirty Tips Network receive a + rating by perfecting the art of communication with their audience. This is accomplished through the use of little used tags like “Lyrics” which can turn a mediocre experience into an informative one if properly implemented. [ 00:09:19 ] - Pit Pass: What’s in Name? Is the term podcaster on its way out? Are you undecided on the issue of whether or not the term “podcast” is still appropriate to define your creative profession or are you fixated on being known as a New Media Producer? In this open-ended discussion, we delve into the history of the term “New Media”, why the term “Podcast” should remain in place to define the medium, and why the “Podcast Engineer’s” time has come. We never shy away from a controversy - [ 00:16:10 ] - Synthetic Blend: The Podcast Brothers - Part I Tim and Emile Bourquin, the masterminds behind the New Media Expo, join the Podcast Tuneup team in Pleasant Grove Utah in the studio for a two part series on all things podcasting! ---- Next up on The Podgineer ---- Episode 002: Under the Hood: Press Release Primer The Showroom: Common Sense with Dan Carlin Pit Pass: Podcover Design Techniques Synthetic Blend: The Podcast Brothers - Part II Thanks for listening! ---- Product & Company Information ---- For information on Podcast Tune-Up membership packages and community services, please visit podcast-tuneup.com You can also e-mail us at inquiries@podcast-tuneup.com Copyright: © 2008 Podcast Tune-Up LLC All rights reserved http://www.podcast-tuneup.com http://www.podgineer.com/podgineer/aac/001_Intro%20to%20The%20Podgineer_Whats%20in%20a%20Name_The%20Podcast%20Brothers%20-%20Part%20I.m4a Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:59:58 -0600 Podcasting no 00:33:44 iPhone, Verizon, Quick, Tips, Producer, Engineer, Bourquin, TNC