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October 26, 2009
Five Years On
Upon listening back to this first Tokyo Calling recording, which was first released five years ago today, I've decided not to re-release entire past episodes through this channel. It really is quite embarrassing to listen back. I'm not sure what value it will hold for new listeners.
Still the archive project remains a goal. I'm just too busy at present to make any progress in that direction.
I've had occasion to reflect upon my podcasting journey over the past five years as this date has approached. I've benefitted greatly from the experience. There have also been costs incurred on personal, professional and financial fronts that have at times made it difficult to justify the project.
So without further ado, let me present the mp3 that heralded the arrival of Japan's First Podcast:
Click the magic button for lo-fidelity trip back in time: 
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What comes next remains buried within the murky borscht-like mass of fluid between my ears. As soon as I know, I'll let you know. In the meantime, I am doing some modest spoken-word experiments in audio with my new iPod Touch through audioboo, posterous, and tumblr. Updates will be posted through my twitter.
Posted by scott at October 26, 2009 08:17 AM
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Scottlo... you have a great speaking voice!
Posted by: chugabug at October 26, 2009 09:58 AM
Hi Scott and happy anniversary!
Even though I am a long term listener I never heard episode 1, so its interesting to hear how it all began.
All the best with your future podcasts and I'm looking forward to listening to them.
Thanks.
Posted by: Mark A at October 27, 2009 04:07 AM
Im so glad this is all coming back...
It's once more a great treat to tune in to your calming voice and to learn about your new/personal media endeavors
Thanks Scott, keep it real and honest as always!
Posted by: woyteac at October 27, 2009 06:44 AM
Scott,
I'm not really sure why or how you find this episode embarrassing. Frankly, the naturalistic flow of the first episode is refreshing. And hey, not a shred of meta-talk in sight.
Additionally, you don't have to re-release the past episodes into the feed, maybe you could simply put up an archive page with links to download or even one (or two or three) very large ZIP files with all of the episodes inside.
Been enjoying your return to Podcasting!
Posted by: Anthony at October 27, 2009 08:23 AM
Hi Scott,
This is my first time listening to your episode. Actually this is my first time podcasting experience as well. I'm currently living in Calgary though my home town is TOKYO! I'm so excited about your future episodes.
I already became a big fun of yours!
Congrats on your fifth anniversary!!
Posted by: Yumimac at November 11, 2009 12:48 AM
Five years! Then the first "podcatcher" technology was invented + released just four weeks or so before your first broadcast. I discovered Tokyo Calling about February 2005, and it was a direct inspiration for my own New York based podcast. However, I still haven't been able to capture the sound of Tokyo the way you do! Happy Universary!
Posted by: Andy at November 25, 2009 01:14 AM
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