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Welcome to The Spark—your weekly creative pick-me-up from The Creative Boom Podcast. Every Thursday, we bring you a shorter, snappier episode filled with inspiration, creative news, and practical tips to carry you through the week. Whether you need motivation or insights, we've got you covered! In this episode, host Katy Cowan reflects on her recent visit to Manchester and a heartfelt conversation with David Sedgwick, founder of Studio DBD. After nearly a year away from the city and a challenging year recovering from a back injury, Katy reconnects with both Manchester and a new friend in Dave. The two discuss the importance of resilience, kindness, and what truly defines success in the creative industry. Dave's insights remind us that success isn't about size or money but feeling proud of what you've built, and he reflects on the value of authentic relationships and collaboration. In Creative News this week, we talked about Gabriel Kay, a young designer from De Montfort University, who has reimagined the kettle with Osiris, a fully repairable design aimed at reducing e-waste. Named after the Egyptian god of rebirth, this kettle symbolises sustainability and the future of repair-friendly design. Cornish artist Judy Joel's charming illustrations will be featured on Royal Mail's 2024 Christmas stamps, capturing iconic cathedrals across the UK in her unique, naive style. And the Glasgow School of Art has won the Ladislav Sutnar Prize, acknowledging its global impact on art and design education. The Spotlight shines on James Hughes from Folio Art, who shares insights on the future of illustration in a world of AI. While AI images are on the rise, James reassures illustrators that there's still demand for the warmth and nuance only human creativity can provide. He encourages illustrators to keep honing their skills to stand out in an evolving industry. Our Book of the Week takes us back to a classic: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M. Pirsig. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, this philosophical memoir prompts readers to reflect on the essence of "Quality" and the search for meaning, blending personal journey with profound insights—a must-read for anyone seeking deeper understanding. Our Tip of the Week offers advice for creative freelancers and studios: focus on building a strong reputation, emphasising unique strengths, and growing from within. Success comes from consistency, high standards, and a positive, professional presence. And finally, in our Letters to the Editor, there's a touching message from listener Nicky, who found comfort in Katy and Dave's reflections on resilience and life's silver linings. Don't miss next Monday's episode, in which Katy chats with Khyati Trehan, a talented graphic designer and 3D visual artist from New Delhi currently working at Google Creative Lab. They discuss balancing side projects, preventing burnout, and staying healthy while pursuing creative passions.
Two Albanian refugees find comfort in their clandestine dance rendezvous while surviving the lasting trauma of ethnic cleansing in Kosovo. Adapted from the short story "Best Launderette," first published in Fifth Wednesday Journal.Best Launderette starsEthan Herschenfeld as BeznikVassilea Terzaki as BoraIrene Santiago as LinditaThis episode was written and directed by me, Michael MauThe theme music was composed by Trevor TremaineGeneva Hicks created the podcast cover artAdditional sound effects courtesy of PixabayNina Dicker helped produce this episode. Special thanks to assistant casting director Annie Weaver who has been with me every step of the way.I also want to thank Seed & Spark and all of the show's supporters for making season two possible:I'll be dropping names all season, but today Our Tip the Editor contributors include Jason Roemer, Blaque Fowler, Adam Zopf, Daniel Wescott, Steven Chapman, and Dustin Hornsby Finally, thank you to J. Barton Mitchell, creator of the sci-fi podcasts Derelict and Fathom for not only helping support the show financially but for being such an inspiration to independent producers such as myself. Jack, you make this look easy, and we both know it is not. You can listen to the full season of Fathom where you found A Blnd Play of Social Forces.If you aren't already, please follow the show. Your podcast app should have a Follow Button. And please rate and review. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of podcasts, and they take so little time. Click those five stars. Tell us about your favorite episode. Share with friends and family. And thank you for listening.Next week on A Blind Play of Social Forces, Episode 11, The Man from the EggMauHaus Productions is hosting a writing contest to find new stories for Season Three. Head over to ablindplaypodcast.com and click on the season three link or go directly to filmfreeway.com/ablindplayOne grand prize winner will also get $300 in cash. Listeners can now use the code POWERLESS for a full entry fee waiver. The deadline is June 9. If you aren't already, please follow the show. Your podcast app should have a Follow Button. And please rate and review. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of podcasts, and they take so little time. Click those five stars. Tell us about your favorite episode. Share with friends and family. And thank you for listening.All episodes written and directed by Michael MauTheme music composed by Trevor TremaineMain title artwork by Geneva HicksEpigraph read by Sharmaarke PurcellTo find out more about our cast, to read the original short stories, or donate to the show so we can make an unforgettable second season, visit us at ablindplaypodcast.com or on Instagram @mauhausproductions.
After a lengthy hiatus, we are back! Bored with the coronavirus isolation. We are back to help you through these tough times! We have our shortest Andrew's News in history. Andrew and I will explain what's been going on and why we haven't recorded in so long! Our Tip of the Day looks to relieve the boredom a bit! We've got numerous episodes coming very soon! Enjoy and thanks for sticking around!
This week we discussed: - What Disney is cutting from Fox Studios - Construction of the Death Star - Destiny 2 cross save - Violence in videogames - Our Tip of the Week: Honey Catch up with us live on Mixer every Tuesday and Thursday @ 9:30 CST https://mixer.com/NerfHerderRadio
We have the pleasure of talking to our new friend, Kelly, who loved her experience during Haunt at Fiesta Texas. She'll take us through the whole experience from beginning to end! Andrew's News looks at Hershey Park's biggest addition ever, Disney Imagineering's stunt bots that will take over the world, and Silver Dollar City's announcement for next year's additions. Our Tip of the Day critiques the "No Boo" necklaces that one can buy at Halloween Theme Park Events. Our Ride of the Day looks at a thrilling circular sensation not found at too many parks. We repeat our call for our next TPF Quest for your ideas about controversial theme park opinions. Be on our next episode!
From an episode that we recorded a number of weeks ago, we start out by thanking people for some kind reviews, say goodbye to summer, and welcome in the new school year. Andrew's News discusses some coasters experiencing some long term problems, new park announcements, and some who are staying quiet! We continue discussing our epic Midwest/South Tour for our first trip ever to the first Six Flags park outside Dallas. Many interesting surprises arise at this park. Our Ride of the Day looks at Georgia's new RMC! Our Tip of the Day discusses weather and theme park plans. Thanks for listening!
1. We report on our first trip this year to Cedar Point to ride Steel Vengeance and meet up with our buddies from the In the Loop Podcast. 2. Andrew's News examines Kennywood, Carowinds, and the newest European Intamin. 3. We share a strange experience that we had on Grizzly at Kings Dominion which is similar to a bear eating a kayak. What? 4. Our Tip of the Day looks at how to beat the heat without the water park at Cedar Point. 5. Of course our Ride of the Day is Steel Vengeance. It's also an important number credit for Andrew. What's next? 6. We cool of in the buffet at Cedar Point as we record our thoughts with members of In the Loop. 7. Andrew's got beef with a member of Ride this One and Ride this Too. That person needs to be careful at Silver Dollar City!
We present an event that we've been excited about for years- Andrew is finally tall enough to ride 54" coasters! Which ones did he try out? Find out here! Andrew's News looks at the fiery start to the theme park year, construction at Kennywood, and the changes at California's Adventure. We discuss our important spring break trip down South to get some important new credits for Andrew, who is getting taller! Our Ride of the Day is one that is currently facing big problems in Virginia (glad he got that credit in now!) Our Tip of the Day involves getting social at events! Enjoy!
Yes....it is possible! It is possible to overdecorate. You have heard of too much of a good thing, right? Learn IF you are and how to stop over decorating. We say our houses are never DONE, but there is a time to stop decorating...pause, reassess and move on from there. We like to say "complete, but never done". We also like to say, never be over done. Yvonne admits to this tendency, but reigns herself in, so can you with our tips! We have a new collection by Kelly in the shop today. Her hashtag pillows are featured as well as a one of a kind vintage item from her own collection. So see HERE (https://shop.decoratingtipsandtricks.com/). Our Tip of the Day is from Kristy at Starfish Cottage Blog (http://starfishcottageblog.com/)! Listen in to get this terrific tip on decorating with pillows. Thx Kristy! You know what would be SO awesome? If you would share Decorating Tips & Tricks with your friends. Do it in person or on Facebook using THIS LINK. It is easy just click & share DTT to your page. Thanks in advance!! x Subscribe so you never miss an episode. And please drop us a line and let us know what you think of the podcast. Our email is decoratingtipsandtricks@gmail.com XOXOXO, Anita, Yvonne and Kelly
Today we up are to some pillow talk! One of our love languages. How to design the pillow set up, coordinate the fabrics, choose inserts, shapes, sizes and more. If you are in the market for pillows...hang on for a few days and you can be one of the first in the universe to have an original Decorating Tips & Tricks pillow collection! Did you hear we are opening a DECOR SHOP?! We cannot wait to cut the ribbon and let you in to look around!! There will be all sorts of USA made products that are of our original designs. We are excited, nervous and filled with pride to welcome you all to our shop. Yikes! Can't wait - May 21st will be here in a flash. Yvonne shares more on her blog about choosing the perfect pillows. Read that post HERE (http://www.stonegableblog.com/choose-perfect-pillows/). Make a drop cloth pillow with welting & fray with Kelly HERE (https://mysoulfulhome.com/drop-cloth-pillow-with-welting-fray/). Check out the luxe velvet pillows over at Anita's. Click HERE (https://cedarhillfarmhouse.com/velvet-pillows-second-chances/). Our Tip of the Day is from Laura Laskey. Laura's tip is to add 2 drops of lemon essential oil to your vacuum washable filter. It will fill your home with a fresh lemony scent each time you use the vacuum. Great tip Laura ~ thank you! Subscribe to Decorating Tips & Tricks so you never miss an episode. And don't hesitate to send us an email to decoratingtipsandtricks@gmail.com XOXOXO, Anita, Yvonne and Kelly We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn small fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. These fees do not increase the cost to you at all.
Oh how the seemingly little details of life, if done well, can make it all the sweeter! An organized kitchen is high on the list. You spend a lot of time in there so it should be a quality experience. Today we have loads of tips & ideas for making your kitchen not only a well functioning room, but a beautiful one too! Anita stores her dry good in rectangular glass jars. See a similar set HERE (https://amzn.to/2JoiSnp). Kelly claims not to have a junk drawer and well, we have reason to believe her. The clean gene runs deep in that one! She admits to a "miscellaneous item" white pitcher. Get yourself this type stylish "junk drawer" too. Click HERE (https://amzn.to/2qWazb1). Yvonne likes to use Ball Jars of all sized from everything from spices to flour. Have a look HERE (https://amzn.to/2Hs2hyo). She also swears by these clear refrigerator storage bins (https://amzn.to/2JjzjRZ). Purging is the first step to a truly organized kitchen. get rid of any flaking non-stick pans. Those are bad for you anyone. Replace with an All Clad Stainless multi-purpose pan. The one Kelly uses is HERE (https://amzn.to/2qW5kYM). Anita & Yvonne swear by their label makers. Are you a labeler? Try one HERE (https://amzn.to/2HsxdyE). A Lazy Susan is great idea. Get one like Yvonne's HERE (https://amzn.to/2HrTXD2). If you have wasted vertical space take Yvonne's tip for stackable shelves. Have a look HERE (https://amzn.to/2Jrc34K). A lovely Mother's Day gift would be Kelly's beautiful book ~ My Soulful Home - a year in flowers. You mom or anyone would love it. Maybe treat yourself to a copy. Pick one up HERE (https://amzn.to/2KdpdUb). Our Tip of the Day is from Pia! Pia listened to our episode on unique nightstands (http://www.decoratingtipsandtricks.com/182) and then shared her DIY upscale of a tv snack tray with us. Listen in for the terrific details. Great out of the box - off the tray thinking Pia!! Thanks for sharing... If you have a TIP to share please email us with it at decoratingtipsandtricks@gmail.com . We can't wait to read your TIP and share it with everyone! You know what would be SO awesome? If you would share Decorating Tips & Tricks with your friends. Do it in person or on Facebook using THIS LINK. It is easy just click & share DTT to your page. Thanks in advance!! x Subscribe so you never miss an episode. And please drop us a line and let us know what you think of the podcast. Our email is decoratingtipsandtricks@gmail.com XOXOXO, Anita, Yvonne and Kelly We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
We are at it again ~ answering your terrific listener questions. We love getting your emails with details about your decor dilemmas many with photos! Also keep your tips coming! As you know we now have turned the Tips of the Day spotlight on YOU! Listen in as we dive into your questions & give you details on our latest giveaway... As you heard we reached quite a milestone last week - ONE MILLION DOWNLOADS of DTT episodes. Without YOU this obviously would not be possible (I mean, how many times can we listen to ourselves talk ~ hahaha!) So a HUGE thank you for taking the time to hang out with us. To show our appreciation we are inviting you to enter to win a chat with us. It can be about decor or really anything you want to chat about. To enter pop your email into our list right HERE (https://www.decoratingtipsandtricks.com/email-signup) If you have already joined our list, then consider yourself entered. We will pick a winner on 4/11 and contact you with the email you entered. Can't wait to talk to you! Today we are talking about a myriad of decor topics from window treatments to the value of antiques and a bunch of stuff in between. In answering a question about bedroom furniture Anita mentioned this stunning duvet (https://cedarhillfarmhouse.com/rose-linen-ruffled-duvet/). Listen to the Heidi Rew show to hear Anita running solo talking all about her life's reinvention into what she was born to be doing ( no, not just hanging out with Yvonne & me;) ). Click HERE (https://theheidirewshow.fireside.fm/24) I know you will enjoy every word. I did! The sponsor for today's show is Third Living. We have a very special Third Living give away going on our blogs. We are giving away a complete set of Third Living Sheets which includes a whole lot more than just sheets. Head over to our blogs Stone Gable (http://StoneGableblog.com) - Cedar Hill Farmhouse (http://cedarhillfarmhouse.com) and/or My Soulful Home (http://mysoulfulhome.com) to enter. Of course you can visit thirdliving.com/tipsandtricks and use the code TIPS at checkout for $20 off any complete set of sheets too! Our Tip of the Day is from Lisa S. - Lisa shares a company that transform your children's art work into a beautiful hardcover book. The company is ArtKive. You can check them out HERE (http://www.artkive.com) . Thanks Lisa!! You know what would be SO awesome? If you would share Decorating Tips & Tricks with your friends. Do it in person or on Facebook using THIS LINK. It is easy just click & share DTT to your page. Thanks in advance!! x Subscribe so you never miss an episode. And please drop us a line and let us know what you think of the podcast. Our email is decoratingtipsandtricks@gmail.com XOXOXO, Anita, Yvonne and Kelly We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
COASTER SEASON IS OFFICIALLY HERE!!! 1. Andrew's News takes a look at a popular Californian coaster that has finally reopened, the tragic continuation of legal issues with the water park disaster, and a new theme park comedy trailer that dropped this week. 2. Andrew interviewed a ride mascot to a coaster that has encountered some problems trying to open. 3. We give you the full review of the media day at Kings Dominion for the opening of Twisted Timbers including an interview with the new Director of Communications and the Marketing Director. We even got to chat with the two masters of RMC! 4. We talk about the rest of our weekend at Kings Dominion. 5. For our ride of the week, Andrew discusses his experiences on one of the tallest flat rides at Cedar Fair parks. 6. Our Tip of the Week examines how to get onto some coasters, with luck, without as much of a wait.
We're back with a jammed packed episode about many people's favorite park- Cedar Point! 1. In our next installment of Andrew's news we discuss new goodies arriving at KD, Cedar Point, and California's Great America. We also discuss Over Georgia's decision to go backwards. Lastly, we look at the opening of a new park, even if it is just a nine acre park on Branson's famous strip. 2. We hear from the listener's first with our second TPF Quest, or interactive question, about what is your favorite Cedar Point coaster and why? Many people participated with a lot of interesting answers! 3. We discuss Andrew's new experiences with Cedar Point coasters, adding the five new 52" coasters to his list. Which did he like best? Andrew and Adam both cast their votes for favorite coaster as the winner was decided with our two votes! 4. We play the little known Top Ten segment from The David Letterman Show which focused on theme parks. 5. We discuss our new experiences at Kings Island with Banshee and Mystic Timbers 6. Andrew updates his top ten favorite coaster list from the beginning of 2017. Radical changes arise as Andrew added many coasters last year to almost reach the 200 level. Did your favorites make the list yet? 7. Our Tip of the Day focuses on ways to make your Millennium Force experience quicker if you want a view but not the wait!
We briefly discuss our trip to Great Adventure with Clint and Co. which ended up being an episode on the In the Loop Podcast. We play a lovely call from the lovely Mrs. Schultz, a listener from Minnesota (hope she's staying warm!) In this installment of Andrew's News, we cover: 1. A possible re-theming of a ride at SFNE 2. Mystic Timber and InvadR both valleying in the same weekend 3. Holiday World's exciting new additions to their water park and wooden coasters, as well as some new entertainment. 4. "The World's Largest Snowball Fight" is cancelled due to... Listeners came out in droves to answer our first TPF Quest(ion) What were some of your most momentous coaster rides or memorable numbered rides? We discuss the first leg of our Missouri trip from August with a trip to Six Flags St. Louis. Our Ride of the Day focuses on a ride that sadly closed for good at the end of the summer. Our Tip of the Day is timely for all of us winter coaster riders!
Spreaker Live Show #82 for Sept 21st, 2016Our Topics This Week: - How Finding Podcasting Listening and Creation Simplicity- Pump Up the Volume Levels- International Podcast Day is Coming Sept 30th- Gail Nobles Storytelling Podcast- Rob's Interview on Michael O’Neal’s Solopreneur Hour showShow Duration: 40 minutesHost: Rob Greenlee, Head of Content, Spreaker @robgreenlee - rob(at)spreaker(dotcom)Co-Host: Alex Exum, Spreaker Host of "The Exum Experience" and the "Spreaker Studio Review" shows at @AlexExumWe had some feedback:From Gail Nobles: Hi Rob! I just wanted to let you know that some of my friends have heard my podcast on Facebook. They have told me face to face that they loved my stories and think that I should keep doing them. The word is starting to spread around a little about my podcasts. Sharing with people you know at work or places you go helps a lot too. I've been experimenting with sounds and changing the pitch of my voice to add my own characters. Sometimes it's good to have someone other than yourself in your podcast. Different sounds really help a lot and gets the audience attention. I just wanted to let you know my experience. Here are the stories my friends have been listening to. Here is a clip from Gail’s showActors, Stories, & Film (Lounge Show) https://www.spreaker.com/show/actors-and-film-lounge-showI am still uncertain about what else to do. I thought about sharing them with iTunes but I don't know whether or not people there would be interested in listening or not. As bad as Google Plus is, there are people there that listen and love music. I thought about giving Google Play a try. I thought about the affiliate programs, and ads but those things never seem to work for me. There are so many people on the internet, and I can't believe how pitiful the views can be sometimes on content. So I'm still thinking what I should do. Thank you for listening.Spreaker Blog at http://Blog.Spreaker.com – Articles and Spreaker NewsSpreaker News:- International Podcast Day is Coming Sept 30th at http://InternationalPodcastDay.com- Spreaker is a Gold sponsor of the event again this year- Rob Greenlee will be hosting an hour of the LIVE 24 hour celebratory video stream on FireTalk.com at Noon PST- Booked guest so far are Rob Cesternino, Host of “Rob Has A Podcast”, Ken Rutkowski, very early pioneer in online audio shows/podcasting - KenRadio, CNET Radio, Now Host “Business Rockstars Radio Show” and other podcasting celebritiesRob was also guest on the Michael O’Neal’s Solopreneur Hour Podcast this week: https://solopreneurhour.com/podcast/474-rob-greenlee-of-spreaker-podcasting-before-podcasting-was-a-thing/He got me talking about things I don’t normally talking about online: marketing, my far past history, podcasting precursors or platforms that were doing closed podcasting.Our Tip of the Week: “Pump Up the Volume Levels”- Do Your volume levels really matters to your listener as they listen on noisy trains, cars, airplanes- Make sure your mic input levels are tested with headphones, before recording.- Skype guest levels can be very different from host levels- I recommend a Free tool called “Levelator” and was designed to level and give a volume boost to entire .wav file recording - Free Download: http://www.conversationsnetwork.org/levelatorLet’s Dive into our main topic this week “Finding Podcasting Listening and Creation Simplicity”- Based on article up live on the Spreaker Blog - http://blog.spreaker.com/2016/09/19/finding-podcastings-listening-simplicity/- We have discussed some of this on a past episode, but wanted to expand on it- Radio was built on Simplicity and having its listener captured in the car with nothing else to do, but listen to the radio- On-Demand and in control digital media like podcasting has given you the listener the keys to control your audio experience in the car and other places ie. smartphonesWith control comes time commitment and a responsibility to make content decisions that radio was doing for you.- The “Simplicity” question, what can be simplified with podcast listening today and what does that mean in a full control type of platform?- Think a move to more human compatible natural interfaces to digital media is the future - voice, vision and thought control. - We have touch control, but that takes physical action and effort. That is the stage we are in now. Computers have been just smart enough and complex enough to often times be more difficult.- Think Siri, Alexa/Echo, Cortana and Android’s voice control platform “Google Now”. This is the future of podcast usage, management. - Did not say in the article, that apps and web or a combo of those will be important as well for discovery and management. I believe apps and web will merge into one experience in the next 3-5 years.Spreaker Links:http://Adore.fmhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com
Spreaker Live Show #82 for Sept 21st, 2016Our Topics This Week: - How Finding Podcasting Listening and Creation Simplicity- Pump Up the Volume Levels- International Podcast Day is Coming Sept 30th- Gail Nobles Storytelling Podcast- Rob's Interview on Michael O’Neal’s Solopreneur Hour showShow Duration: 40 minutesHost: Rob Greenlee, Head of Content, Spreaker @robgreenlee - rob(at)spreaker(dotcom)Co-Host: Alex Exum, Spreaker Host of "The Exum Experience" and the "Spreaker Studio Review" shows at @AlexExumWe had some feedback:From Gail Nobles: Hi Rob! I just wanted to let you know that some of my friends have heard my podcast on Facebook. They have told me face to face that they loved my stories and think that I should keep doing them. The word is starting to spread around a little about my podcasts. Sharing with people you know at work or places you go helps a lot too. I've been experimenting with sounds and changing the pitch of my voice to add my own characters. Sometimes it's good to have someone other than yourself in your podcast. Different sounds really help a lot and gets the audience attention. I just wanted to let you know my experience. Here are the stories my friends have been listening to. Here is a clip from Gail’s showActors, Stories, & Film (Lounge Show) https://www.spreaker.com/show/actors-and-film-lounge-showI am still uncertain about what else to do. I thought about sharing them with iTunes but I don't know whether or not people there would be interested in listening or not. As bad as Google Plus is, there are people there that listen and love music. I thought about giving Google Play a try. I thought about the affiliate programs, and ads but those things never seem to work for me. There are so many people on the internet, and I can't believe how pitiful the views can be sometimes on content. So I'm still thinking what I should do. Thank you for listening.Spreaker Blog at http://Blog.Spreaker.com – Articles and Spreaker NewsSpreaker News:- International Podcast Day is Coming Sept 30th at http://InternationalPodcastDay.com- Spreaker is a Gold sponsor of the event again this year- Rob Greenlee will be hosting an hour of the LIVE 24 hour celebratory video stream on FireTalk.com at Noon PST- Booked guest so far are Rob Cesternino, Host of “Rob Has A Podcast”, Ken Rutkowski, very early pioneer in online audio shows/podcasting - KenRadio, CNET Radio, Now Host “Business Rockstars Radio Show” and other podcasting celebritiesRob was also guest on the Michael O’Neal’s Solopreneur Hour Podcast this week: https://solopreneurhour.com/podcast/474-rob-greenlee-of-spreaker-podcasting-before-podcasting-was-a-thing/He got me talking about things I don’t normally talking about online: marketing, my far past history, podcasting precursors or platforms that were doing closed podcasting.Our Tip of the Week: “Pump Up the Volume Levels”- Do Your volume levels really matters to your listener as they listen on noisy trains, cars, airplanes- Make sure your mic input levels are tested with headphones, before recording.- Skype guest levels can be very different from host levels- I recommend a Free tool called “Levelator” and was designed to level and give a volume boost to entire .wav file recording - Free Download: http://www.conversationsnetwork.org/levelatorLet’s Dive into our main topic this week “Finding Podcasting Listening and Creation Simplicity”- Based on article up live on the Spreaker Blog - http://blog.spreaker.com/2016/09/19/finding-podcastings-listening-simplicity/- We have discussed some of this on a past episode, but wanted to expand on it- Radio was built on Simplicity and having its listener captured in the car with nothing else to do, but listen to the radio- On-Demand and in control digital media like podcasting has given you the listener the keys to control your audio experience in the car and other places ie. smartphonesWith control comes time commitment and a responsibility to make content decisions that radio was doing for you.- The “Simplicity” question, what can be simplified with podcast listening today and what does that mean in a full control type of platform?- Think a move to more human compatible natural interfaces to digital media is the future - voice, vision and thought control. - We have touch control, but that takes physical action and effort. That is the stage we are in now. Computers have been just smart enough and complex enough to often times be more difficult.- Think Siri, Alexa/Echo, Cortana and Android’s voice control platform “Google Now”. This is the future of podcast usage, management. - Did not say in the article, that apps and web or a combo of those will be important as well for discovery and management. I believe apps and web will merge into one experience in the next 3-5 years.Spreaker Links:http://Adore.fmhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com
Spreaker Live Show #81 for Sept 14th, 2016Our Topics This Week: - How To Get Personal in Your Podcast- Taking Control of Your Interview Guests- Show Playlists in Sharing Widget Player on Spreaker- Mid-Atlantic Podcast Conference BreakdownShow Duration: 43 minutesHost: Rob Greenlee, Head of Content, Spreaker @robgreenlee - rob(at)spreaker(dotcom)Co-Host: Alex Exum, Spreaker Host of "The Exum Experience" and the "Spreaker Studio Review" shows at @AlexExumWe had some feedback:Gail NoblesGreat show episode #78! I noticed that when we share a link to our podcasts now, there is a play list for the rest of our podcast. I think that is a very good idea.Tamara @ Shelf AddictionI've got a serious question about copyrighting music. I do pop culture episodes write talk about different television shows and I've been using maybe 15 seconds or less of the show's theme song underneath the introduction. Would this be a copyright violation? I thought it would be ok under fair use, but I'm starting to question that.Spreaker Blog at http://Blog.Spreaker.com – Articles and Spreaker NewsSpreaker News Update- Show Playlists in Sharing Widget Audio Player on Spreaker- My trip to Mid-Atlantic Podcast Conference - I spent last Sunday with David Jackson, School of Podcasting - We visited the Liberty Bell and Liberty Hall in Philly, then took him to the airport Our Tip of the Week: “Taking Control of Your Interview Guests”- Do a thorough intro of your guest, don’t let the guest intro himself- This takes his boring points from some key point he or she drives in every other interview- You want the interview to bring out new topics or angles that will add value to your listeners- Is ok to create questions/outline, but be adventurous and take the path less traveled- Get guests to tell stories that are interesting Let’s Dive into our main topic this week “How To Get Personal in Your Podcast”- Create emotional reaction - makes a memorable impression- We have mentioned this before - but speak to a person “You”, “You’re, “Your”- Tell stories that are fun, interesting and create an emotional reaction- Share some personal details about yourself on your show!Spreaker Links:http://Adore.fmhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com
Spreaker Live Show #81 for Sept 14th, 2016Our Topics This Week: - How To Get Personal in Your Podcast- Taking Control of Your Interview Guests- Show Playlists in Sharing Widget Player on Spreaker- Mid-Atlantic Podcast Conference BreakdownShow Duration: 43 minutesHost: Rob Greenlee, Head of Content, Spreaker @robgreenlee - rob(at)spreaker(dotcom)Co-Host: Alex Exum, Spreaker Host of "The Exum Experience" and the "Spreaker Studio Review" shows at @AlexExumWe had some feedback:Gail NoblesGreat show episode #78! I noticed that when we share a link to our podcasts now, there is a play list for the rest of our podcast. I think that is a very good idea.Tamara @ Shelf AddictionI've got a serious question about copyrighting music. I do pop culture episodes write talk about different television shows and I've been using maybe 15 seconds or less of the show's theme song underneath the introduction. Would this be a copyright violation? I thought it would be ok under fair use, but I'm starting to question that.Spreaker Blog at http://Blog.Spreaker.com – Articles and Spreaker NewsSpreaker News Update- Show Playlists in Sharing Widget Audio Player on Spreaker- My trip to Mid-Atlantic Podcast Conference - I spent last Sunday with David Jackson, School of Podcasting - We visited the Liberty Bell and Liberty Hall in Philly, then took him to the airport Our Tip of the Week: “Taking Control of Your Interview Guests”- Do a thorough intro of your guest, don’t let the guest intro himself- This takes his boring points from some key point he or she drives in every other interview- You want the interview to bring out new topics or angles that will add value to your listeners- Is ok to create questions/outline, but be adventurous and take the path less traveled- Get guests to tell stories that are interesting Let’s Dive into our main topic this week “How To Get Personal in Your Podcast”- Create emotional reaction - makes a memorable impression- We have mentioned this before - but speak to a person “You”, “You’re, “Your”- Tell stories that are fun, interesting and create an emotional reaction- Share some personal details about yourself on your show!Spreaker Links:http://Adore.fmhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com
On this episode, Wes and Jon discuss the true cost and benefits of dental education and how it is being shaped by debt, faculty shortages, and corporate pressures. We discuss our upcoming trip to Spear Education. Our rant of the week involves what to do about old direct restorations that are failing- "be a thinker, not just a fixer". Our Tip and Product of the Week are next and the first ever Geek Corner segment discussing research on the relationship of soft tissue, bone and implant placement depth. Check us out!
In this episode we have our Imagineering Legends segment featuring Marc Davis. This is Part 1 of a 2 part series where discuss Davis's early days as a Disney Animator. We also visit the Main Street Newsstand, whine about stuff in Just Sayin' and of course, Our Tip of the Week. News Princess Fantasy Faire may NOT happen? Merida from the new Disney / Pixar film BRAVE is coming to Disney Parks. Goofy Presents The Art of Vacationing Disney Paks blog reveals Streetmasphere for Buena Vista Street AP Cars Land and Buena Vista Street Mech Event (Included preview of BVS CM Costumes.) MadTParty Merch preview (at same event above) Attraction Poster Merch arrives at DCA Red Car Trolley Tests at DCA You can also see the “powerlines” above hollywoodland.. Just Sayin'Mice Chat says that the costumes for Mad T Party is “Gangster Style”http://www.miceshots.com/usr/65/1429IMG_0038.jpghttp://micechat.com/blogs/in-the-parks/3377-disneyland-dca-knotts-san-diego-safari-park-more.html Dusty later says, “Mad T Party has some unfortunate drug references built into the name and gang inspired costuming.” REALLY???? Avengers Monorail at WDW?http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/04/video-the-avengers-themed-monorail-zips-around-walt-disney-world-resort/ Lots of people think it looks cool. Are these the same people who hated the idea of Marvel in the Parks? I'm just glad it's there and not here... FeatureImagineering Legends - Marc Davis Part 1 Tip of the WeekPower Walk through DCA for hotel guests Sponsor Know The MouseDo you really know your Disneyland Trivia? Try this amazing app for your ipad, iPhone, or iPod Touch that features tons of questions, beautiful graphics and Game Center Integration. Take your knowledge of Disneyland to new levels with Know the Mouse. Now available in the App Store. Visit www.knowthemouse.com Twitter Daniel @disgeekpodcast Tommy @tommypixChris @dizchris Email us at- podcast@disgeek.com Call us at 661 450-8290. If you enjoy the show take a minute and Review us in itunes. Download Sticher Radio. Use Promo Code: DISGEEK Visit our friends at: