Podcast

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Creator:
offbitz
Status:
Early Alpha Stage
Born On:
10:08, 25 June 2010 (CDT)
Last Updated:
10:31, 25 June 2010 (CDT)

Overview

Create a quarterly ML256 Podcast/Radio show to promote the shop and our upcoming events, discuss member projects, have panels/talks on technologies.

Basics

  • Talk to some existing podcasters for tips
    • I know nothing about podcasting, but locally there's an anime one, Control Point, and others. Omegix 10:31, 25 June 2010 (CDT)
  • Set up a space to do this in
    • Need isolation, table/chairs, etc..
  • Acquire all the needed hardware/software
    • I have most of this --Offbitz 10:08, 25 June 2010 (CDT)
  • Make a name for the show
  • Iron out the format, set up segments
    • discuss our current projects
    • discuss upcoming events
    • have talks/panels on current or upcoming technologies
    • your idea here
  • Identify hosts for the show and/or individual segments
    • so far, Alii and offbitz have expressed interest
  • Find some music (CC Licensed, etc)
    • would be nice to make an identifying intro/theme track for the show, other music for transitions
  • Do something fun/funny to keep people listening.
    • your idea here

There is the possibility of doing this live and broadcasting via Icecast or something similar.

The Stuff

  • Has
    • Mics
    • Mixer
    • Necessary cables, etc.
    • Capability to digitally record
  • Has Nots
    • Isolated booth or quiet space for recording
    • stuff I'm forgetting probably will go here