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April 28, 2005
Your (crappy) iPod radio station
The Podcasting infection rate seems to be far more virulent than we suspected. As the commercial radio world scrabbles to broaden its playlists and cut down on the number of ads to try to convince listeners not to turn off, one San Francisco commercial station intends to move over entirely to Podcasting.
The station will rename itself KYOURRadio, and play digital audio uploaded by its listeners. This is what it has to say for itself:
We envision KYOURADIO as a station for the people. We think you have something to say and we want to hear it. You're out there creating, riffing, ranting and raving and Infinity is going to give voice to your vision. In fact, we want to share it with the world. KYOURADIO will no doubt evolve over time, but our intention is to make the experience as real as possible. Input from the world at large will provide lots of inspiration and plenty of constructive criticism.
And then it asks the following question: "Doesn't everyone have a streak of genius waiting to be heard?"
The answer is a resounding NOOOoooo! Please! NOOOooo!
Most of the Podcasts we've heard are self-indulgent raves that simply aren't worth listening to. No offence to Cameron Reilly and Mick Stanic, whose G'day World podcast aggregator just seems to be totally beloved of various authorities. Honestly. We can't think why. Have they ever listened to one of those sessions?
They're clever chaps, Cameron and Mick. They run good blogs, they're full of great ideas, and we've enjoyed chatting to them from time to time. But somehow, when they get in front of a microphone their tongues just seem to belt along, WAAaay in front of their brains. And nothing it seems, can get them to stop (which is one of the hidden dangers of VOIP, if you ask us.)
The idea of hearing nothing but that sort of stuff is appalling, frankly. If you thought talk-back radio was bad, this stuff will turn you into a totally manic book lover.
Posted by cw at April 28, 2005 12:06 PM
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Well, I think its a good article! It will help G'Day World and their google juice no end...
"Most of the Podcasts we've heard are self-indulgent"
I don't understand your comment. I don't see a difference between "self indulgent podcast" and "self indulgent blog"
"The idea of hearing nothing but that sort of stuff is appalling, frankly."
In your other post about the "Ipod killer" what's the point? If there's no much bad content out there, why bother killing something that's already dead...
Posted by: Christian at May 2, 2005 09:28 AM
Hmmn. Interesting logic. I think I can see why you like G'day World.
Posted by: cw at May 2, 2005 10:23 AM