Here is an excellent blog post by Chris Brogan on the “why” of podcasting and new media. I find myself trying to explain this to many people every day and Chris has some great points to share.
Why Create Personal Media
What compels someone to blog daily? Why should one pick up a microphone and record [...]
Entries from July 2007
Elsewhere Online: Why Create Personal Media from ChrisBrogan.com
July 31st, 2007 · No Comments
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Douglas speaks on podcasting at the Stephens College Summer Film Institute
July 30th, 2007 · No Comments
On Wednesday, July 18th, I spoke to the students attending the Stephens College Summer Film Institute in Columbia, Missouri.
I review the history of podcasting, its uses and a bit of the technology involved.
During this talk, I also showed 2 video interviews with some fellow podcasters from LA. These have been removed from this talk, but [...]
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Perfect is the enemy of good in podcasting
July 29th, 2007 · 1 Comment
I was talking with a friend the other night about podcasting and getting word out about their music. They had been talking with others and their description of podcasting and recording seemed very complicated. Below are my thoughts on podcasting and how it can be very difficult to get started when “perfect” gets in the [...]
Attracting Attention To Yourself!
July 5th, 2007 · No Comments
Ever since I first heard George Carlin’s comedy album, Class Clown, a certain phrase has always stuck with me… (paraphrasing) The job of a class clown is…ATTRACTING ATTENTION TO YOURSELF! I call this “Carlin’s Law of Attraction!” Replace class clown with any other profession and you will see the universal truth of that statement. Replace [...]
Prelude to Revolution - A Live Radio Play for Independence Day
July 3rd, 2007 · 1 Comment
One of my unpaid, but great fun, projects! There are many ways to have fun with podcasting. What would you love to do? — Douglas
Prelude to Revolution
The voices and events leading up to the American War for Independence
1761-1775
Performed LIVE on July 01, 2007,
An audio play taken from historical documents and eyewitness accounts.
A Resounding Peal of [...]
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There is a demand for information
July 2nd, 2007 · No Comments
What does it mean that non-technial people are starting to discover podcasting as a means of getting their message our to their customers, volunteers and patrons? It means that there is a pent-up demand for knowledge that I and other podcasters can fill.
This concept has been reinforced even more this week as two opportunities expanded [...]
