Podcast Impressions

Hello World,

Just wanted to weigh in on some impressions with the podcast so far:

• Only a few people listen to it, obviously, but so far the feedback has been positive.


• From what I've heard, the overall feeling is that each of the three podcasts have gotten successively better.


• The sound was off on episode 3, due to the weird conference call line we have to use until we figure out something better.


• We want to move the production to Skype for quality reasons, but I don't think we'll be doing that for a few more weeks at the least. We need to commit to each buying headsets for such an endeavor, and as of now, I'm more concerned with participation, feeling the process out, nailing down a routine and executing quality podcasts than I am audio fidelity. Not that it doesn't matter, but it's lower on the pecking order right now.


• A few folks really dug the Weezer discussion. I think we have a nice niche with discussing things in depth like that, even if it isn't necessarily topical.


• Streaming right from the site seems to be the preferred method of listening. We've had a few downloads, too. As I've mentioned, we expect to be listed on iTunes soon. I've heard that it can take up to two weeks to make it into their directory, though. Rest assured that we've submitted it for review.

Heading forward,

• We have a lot of good ideas for themed podcasts in the future. Be on the lookout for podcasts centering on our awful March Madness picks, the NFL Draft, the NBA and NFL lockouts, discussions on new albums, a before and after podcast next Saturday based on Air Hearn's trip to the Blake Show in DC, and a rematch of Boy and Dubbz in an Around the Horn-type game.


• I look to start writing some non-fiction features in the near future. I imagine we'll see some from other contributors, especially the House.


• We've been keeping a daily schedule with podcasting, but I get the feeling we're going to find ourselves slowing down into a 2 or 3 per week schedule. We're really excited right now, but once the freshness wears down and we're in more of a routine, look for a couple of podcasts per week. My commitment is 2, but that's a minimum.


• I'm always looking for new guests to have on the podcast. In the next week, look to hear guest spots from Rick, Wood, and perhaps Kuntz. My girlfriend Lex also wants in on a Jersey Shore podcast. If you're interested, let me know.

If you have any question, comments, or suggestions, please sound off in the comments section, shoot us a tweet @airhearn, or email airhearn@gmail.com. This has been a ton of fun so far, and I want to keep it going.

Keep it Hearn, Homeslice.