Interest in a Maemo Podcast?
 

Hey everyone.

I've been thinking about starting a Maemo-specific podcast putting out episodes maybe once every week or two covering news, new software releases and tips and tricks for getting the most out of Maemo. It wouldn't be fully centered on Maemo 5/N900 either.

I've never created a podcast before... is there anyone in the community that has some experience? Anyone interested in helping or being interviewed on it? Ideas?

What do you think?

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It's not very difficult. Record via a cheap mic into a computer. You could even do it on Skype with other people. Save the file as an MP3 and wither use a service to share the podcast (like http://www.libsyn.com/ or http://podcast.com/) or upload them to a Wordpress blog and use the Podpress plugin.) Etc.

I'd love to help. Having a show with more than one host (for discussion) is always more entertaining as well. If you use Skype, people could call in, etc.

Tim

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I'd love to have a cohost, especially for the discussion and different views on things, sure. Anyone interested in babbling with me?

Guess it's time to get a mic.

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It might add a bit of interest if you could create at least the initial, N900/Maemo 5-focused episode entirely on the N900 itself. The mic is there, obviously, and if the video recording software has even basic trimming and splicing capabilities, you might be able to use it to assemble your show.

Of course, someone would have to send you an N900...

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I haven't had any experience with podcasting but I listen to alot of them. I know most people tend to record them off Skype (if their other cohosts are far away). They also tend to have a call-in section where people can call in and leave a message they could talk about or respond too.

I'd be happy to join in once in a while.

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Call it "Linux in your Pocket" and make it just a tad broader than N900\Maemo for future growth.. that way you can start without having an N900 and bring the focus more and more toward N900 as it become available :D and cover whatever else available in the portable linux scene..

Oh, and get it hosted on iTunes too.. (seriously)

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That would be great... now if only someone would do that. *hint, hint* ;)

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I had an idea to podcast about the tablets... but it never went anywhere... I had a friend even put together an intro jingle. A Maemo podcast would rock! Let me know if I can help out.

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Re. Skype... Yes, you can even call into a Skype conference, via phone. ;)

Also, most services (including the Podpress Wordpress plugin) will automatically publish the podcast at iTunes.

Tim

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I had a short run of podcasting, namely the Armored Penguin podcast. I would be willing to help out where I can, but be warned that I keep getting overcome by real life...Right now, I am commuting two hrs each way and working 3rd shift, so my time to actually podcast is limited. I am trying to get AP back up and running, but most of my time is spent driving, working and sleeping.

Feel free to PM me, and we can discuss further. First step for me was to set up a wiki to capture ideas, and then form them into shows.

--vr

Re: Interest in a Maemo Podcast?
 

Yes I would be VERY interested in a Maemo podcast. I'm a podcast junkie.

You may want to check out "The Bad Apples" podcast for advice. The host, Klaatu, is just a great individual, and he seems to love helping people with Linux. He has answered every email I have ever sent him. He also records all of his podcasts on an N800.

Also consider doing hacker public radio episodes if you're not sure if you want to commit to a full on podcast. I keep looking for something to do one on, I just don't know S about anything interesting.

:( Armored penguin is no more? I liked your show. Should I remove it from my feed list.

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I too would love to have a Maemo podcast. Why not add it to the default maemo gpodder client? This way out of the box you would have a lot of potential subscribers...

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Is there any type of video capture for the N8x0?

If not, is it possible to do like a reverse VNC Viewer type thing where you're controlling the tablet on a computer?

Maybe you could record that way.

It would be sweet if there was a full screen podcast that could walk you through various tips and tricks on the tablet.

I'll check out any podcast you guys record but I'd prefer something with video though since I have special learning needs. *lol*

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It's not a bad idea... for the moment, I'm just going to try putting out a first episode as a test and we can go from there.

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Sounds good!

I monopolized 2 hours of ukki's time yesterday on getting a working VNC Viewer installed correcly. :(

It would be great if there could be some type of audio walkthroughs that I could listen to in real time so I'm not having to abuse others. :)

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I am a podcast junkie myself. And would love to hear one based on portable Linux.

Naturally, I think it would be great for a Maemo Podcast to be recorded on a Maemo device as well.

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I'd be interested in listening as long as it didn't focus too much on Maemo5/N900.

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I do not plan on ignoring Mer, the older tablets, Diablo and the rest. It all depends on if there's much to talk about regarding them. No, this won't simply be a Maemo 5 podcast. It will be a Maemo community podcast.

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I had actually started trying to do that about a year ago and even put out a few episodes and had every intention to continue but I didn't have the time nor the money (to get any new gadgets) at the time.. and not enough people calling in to make up for not getting new gadgets myself. I should have kept it up, I suppose.

http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=23738

I recommend using what I had been using, TalkShoe. It will allow you to have a live chatroom and take calls (and have a system to handle it already set to go, along with the ability to mute and unmute, etc.)

I've been podcasting for years as part of the Black Rock Lost Podcast (http://blackrockpodcast.blogspot.com/) and we've used Talkshoe for a long time and it's been well worth it.

While I can no longer commit to a podcast every week, it would be a privilege if I could help out with any pointers, cohost or help with content or something useful. :)

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I'd obviously include this Maemo Podcast in the suggested podcasts list of gPodder on Maemo, so that new users will see it and hopefully subscribe to it when first running gPodder or looking for new podcasts :)

In addition to a audio show (maybe keep it shorter, but release more often, like a 15-minute-segment every week or so), you could throw in some screencasts as video podcast as well.

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Yeah, and you find that many Linux podcasters have them, Dann, Alan, Pat and Linc from TLLTS all have them, Dave Yates from LottaLinuxLinks, Klaatu, me, quite a few of us.

You could do this with your feed. I know that DeepGeek has rebroadcast his show, Talk Geek to Me on HPR, as well as SourceCast, TiT Radio, etc, so you could do both.

I'm not saying it is no more, I am working to try to get an episode out...It's hard doing a one-man show, but I will get one cranked out.

--vr

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The All About Symbian podcast is put together by AAS staff in various parts of the world sharing a conference call over Skype. You don't need brilliant sound quality, but you do need a voice that people are willing to listen to for 10 - 30 minutes.

You can train your voice if you're not happy with it, just record yourself and try out different speaking styles until you settle on something that works for you. You can usually see the current sound level on most recording software, and you can use this level to help you aim for a steady volume.

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...Or information that people are willing to put up with your voice for however long. As I said in my first episode, I have a face for radio and a voice for mime. :D

I know I personally am willing to cut a large degree of slack. After all, these are geeks like me, not professional voice actors.

--vr

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Oooh.. come on. It's not that hard. You just need to enunciate and remind yourself to speak slower. There's a lot of good vocal exercises to repeat just before going on the air to help train your mouth muscles to work fully during speech.

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Consider to make it interactive like Chaosradio does. It is less one-way traffic then, and you can have fun while receiving feedback about a subject. It becomes more community project then. You can get feedback live by phone or IRC.

I have to say I don't like podcasts much (nor radio). They cost too much time/focus while not so informative. I'd rather read then, in car I have own music. I do like some vodcasts, like review of device. But I know there is interest and nice addition to community.

You can use SIP (or Skype) and have conference calls (audio, or also video) but IRL together with another host is more common than you may think. You can then also read each other facial expressions which is useful.

Unfortunately almost all radio pirates here have ceased to exist due to pathetic fines so can't rebroadcast it live. Great how government can ruin life of a good friend of yours that he becomes homeless...

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You guys are a wealth of information. As a first-timer, it's all invaluable. Just don't go too hard on me for my first few. ;)

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great idea guys! I actually had the same idea, too, in my holidays 2 weeks ago. What about having some reports in the podcast about a new app (...) / interviews and then discussions via voip about that?
I'd love to help!

Perhaps we may publish it on maemo.org?

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That's the plan, though not directly on maemo.org, I don't think, but an upcoming site. Stay tuned.

Re: Interest in a Maemo Podcast?
 

Expect a short introductory podcast within the next 24 hours.

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Great! Post the podcast RSS/XML URL here, then :)

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Check out http://www.talkshoe.com

They provide the entire mechanism for podcasting as well as hosting the podcast files for you and widgets to make it easy to post your podcasts on your own blog or websites.

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If you don't find something better, we could publish it on my own website - for free. I could create an own layout for it (similiar to the current one). You'll see, I have some shows on the German part of it - so I should know how to embed the episodes. :D

I think we should publish it under a Creative Commons license, so that people are able to legally share the podcast with their freinds and embed it on their own webpages.

What about writing a short article for each episode with links, pics and clips? ( - long videopodcasts may be a problem for low connections and not as easy to listen on the go.)

What about using voicemails from our listeners?

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We can use this for podcasting - but we need an own web presence with articles and additional media.

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Some great ideas there. Yes, creative commons is what we'll go with. I wouldn't worry too much about video podcasts. Mr. Jack Black up there looks a hell of a lot better than I do.

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we should start some background discussion via IM. What about Skype?

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Let me put this first one out and then we'll talk about all that.

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I'm sure Quim, Jussi, and/or Peter won't mind guesting on the podcast via skype. :) Another suggestion for an episode is with Andrew and Tim, to talk about what they've seen at NW09.

I wonder if the show can be done all through the N900.

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I'm betting Quim would love to guest on a show hosted by Maemo people. The sorts of uninformed (and, thus, often unanswerable) questions I've heard put to him on other shows often made me chuckle. ;)

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I've been planning on interviewing several people around Maemo including Nokia employees, longtime community members and hell, even some who are new to the tablets. It might be interesting to get their take on things.

I'd love to be able to say "made entirely on an N900", but I'll need to have one first. Someone whip up a port of Audacity? ;)

I'll see what I can do on the N810 I do have though.

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Like this?
http://blackrockpodcast.blogspot.com/

This is my podcast's blog. We use the Talkshoe widgets to serve up the podcasts but we do it entirely in Talkshoe and then just update the blog for the episode and then people comment on a per-episode basis. :)