Scott. The early stuff was what made you appealing to us who listened since day 1. Back then it was about life in Japan.

Now, it's more like Scott talking to himself about random weird stuff.

I don't like the idea of your "King" status as it is unearned. Also, the fictional thing is a bit..crazy?

Oh, yay! One last episode before 2008 is over.
Have a happy new year!

I think the word you were trying to think of was "dichotomy" :)

Scott: I think this has been your most interesting episode to date.

I'd be very interested to know what you thought you would get out of all the web2.0 stuff.

Please keep the podcasts coming thick and fast.

- Karamoon

Gina: Thank you, and I hope you have a wonderful 2009 as well.

Itazura: Yeah, I think that is the word - thanks.

Don: I appreciate your thoughts on the matter and that you've been listening since the beginning. I'm sorry that Tokyo Calling is losing its appeal for you. I'm sure there are many others who feel the same way.

As for talking to myself about "random weird stuff," guilty as charged - though I don't think that it's gotten too weird yet. I sure hope not.

As for your opinion that the title "The King of Podcasting" is unearned, you might have a point there. I'm hoping that I can grow into the role. If you chose to continue listening, please let me know how I'm doing in six months.

Scott,

Your commute casts have been one of my favorite things to listen to. I have tried to record a couple of my own podcast episodes while driving around town, but it does not have the same appeal as hearing the crows up above and subway soundscapes you have recorded. Those were some of my favorite episodes, and I hope it doesn't become a forgotten "arrow in your quiver." Either way, I'll keep listening, like I have since day one.

Joe

I'm actually not that interested in general Japan stuff. What I am interesting in is what the King has to say!

You spin a great story, I look forward to it.

Like you say, you may lose some listeners, but then again you may get new ones!

Long time listener and love the show!

Karamoon: Thanks for the vote of confidence. Regarding web 2.0, my own opinion is a bit mixed - there is bunch of hype and a great many charlatans which need to be ignored. I hope to deal with your question in a future episode.

Joe: Listening to a recent episode of Seattle Waiting, I now realize that you are Listener Joe who used to be in Cleveland. I like what I hear, keep it up.

San: Thank you for your generous praise as always. Hope I can live up the high expectatons. :)

Jesse: Thanks for listening and great to have you in the comments section.

Happy New Year Scott. Looking forward to more interesting podcasts in 2009. I am sure your "Auld Anxieties" will pass away soon.

The Warrior

Hail, your majesty :-)

I just listend today to your episode, so no chance to praise you before.

How does this idea of a podcast king come? I don't want to talk about if it is a good idea to call himself a King or if it is an unearned titel, like others commented. I myself have to say, that you was a big source of inspiration to me starting my own podcast back here in Germany, which is no-pod-land. Here is not to much going on, so I decided anyway to bring out an english podcast, dedicated to foreigners, like you dedicated foreigners with you Japanese podcast. Love all the stuff you did, even the worse one, because - like you said it in this episode - even a bad example of what not to do in a podcast or how not to do a podcast, is something you can learn from.

Push out more stuff, and be a source of inspiration to all of us in web2.0

To a degree, I can agree with Don C. in that your older material is still good stuff. The important thing is that you ultimately have to answer to yourself when it comes to content. If you burn yourself out on a single format, a change of pace is always good. Just remember not to burn your bridges as you pass over.

I have to agree with Don. I've been listening to this podcast for a long time (from back when you used to do that sushi bit), and the subject of your podcast has changed quite a bit. It's become less about your life and daily musings in Tokyo but rather metaphysics and philosophy.

Hi Scott,
I'm just listening to your New Year's podcast, even though it's deep into 2009. The Superbowl was yesterday and my hometown team won.

I like the idea of your quiet time. I like the idea of my own quiet time. For noise, I like the idea of hearing the sounds of Tokyo and Japan in your podcasts. I like your noise.

And if you are King of podcasting I reject your notion of a benevolent king. I fully embrace an enlightened dictatorship. You said you would make pronouncements and I want them. And sounds.