Scott: I really enjoyed episode 88. I think it was a very balanced podcast and it flowed very well. Roughly how much editing time do you require for 30 minutes of finished audio?

I'm very interested to know what you (and your students) make of Systm. You may like to discuss the whole concept of made-for-the-Web TV with them as I think it has a lot of potential.

I guess it's finally time I started to produce something. I'm going to play around with my Plantronics DSP 500 headset and Audacity and see what happens!

- Karamoon

A very interesting and enjoyable episode. I am really sorry to hear that your life is so busy at the moment. As much as I love and value your broadcasting, I wouldn't want you to continue at this pace at the cost of your health or family life. If you need to cut down, I am sure you will have the support of all your many many listeners.

I think the Ebay thing is a good idea. I know that many bands release special albums in Japan with special bonus tracks that no one else can get. Selling those may be a good way to make money as would selling dinky little electronic goods that the Japanese seem so good at making!

I will try to help you with some topics, but I am not sure how much help I can be. As the Japanese say however... がんばります！

San

Another good episode. Scott you are too hard on yourself sometimes. I guess we all are to a degree. I agree /w/ San. Don't let TC or CTC get in the way of your life or health. If I know your listeners, they will understand and stay subscribed no matter what.

I will try to think of something pertinent for this Friday.

The ebay idea has some merit. Would like to see where that might go. Take care.

Matt

Sounds like Scott's working on a tennis meditation technique! Some Buddhists focus on the breath, but he's focusing on the ball!

I have to agree with the other posts, that if you need to slow down the production, that's what you need to do for your family and your health. We'll still be here listening.

Thanks for another worthwhile episode, Scott. I (still) rarely have time to leave thoughtful comments, but I do listen to and enjoy every episode.

Work, family and self can be a lot to juggle (as I can attest to all too well), but as others have already said: take care of your necessities and priorities and don't worry about us listeners too much. I plan to keep listening whether you put out a new episode once a week, once a month, or just once in a blue moon.

A note on a different topic: I think that all the recent cross-over between TC and FJ has been great, and it's brought an interesting new dimension to both podcasts. It's certainly not a necessity, but it's a nice bonus for those who do listen to both.

In addition: I'd also be very interested in a page that showcases your gear and production work flow. I doubt I'll ever get around to starting a podcast of my own, but as someone who used to have time to do music & sound work on the computer, I'm still curious about such things

Take care & keep on keepin' on!

--Scott

Wonderful post...
I think when someone jumps into podcasting, they have this amazing almighty might, a power beyond explanation...new podcasters have a story that needs to be told, and sooner or later the listeners will listen...from all directions...

Your listeners have found you...tell us more!

Thanks for the great post!

What you are doing is key in so many aspects of inter-culture education. Learn fast and now, that what you are doing is a must continue project!