Podcast aftermath

[altivo]

Oh my. I had serious doubts as to whether anyone would even care to listen to that podcast. And I was wrong. The reactions I've received have all been encouraging to say the least and I thank everyone who responded. The only criticisms have been useful ones, including especially some factual additions from pink_parka_girl that I will discuss in the next 'cast.

I hadn't intended to say anything about it at work, but I was so buoyed by the positive comments that I did let it slip on Monday and as a result the whole thing was played (loudly) in the staff area of the library while people stood around and listened to it. My coworkers know that I am strongly interested in animals and animal literature, but this level of involvement was a new revelation to them. The reactions were positive, though, including echoes of the compliments on my radio voice (something I really never expected.)

There is no longer any doubt that the series will be continued. I have no lack of material, it's just a matter of finding the time for the research. The next 'cast is in the works even now, and will feature Jack London's Call of the Wild and White Fang as well as some of the messages I've received. Thanks, all of you, for the encouragement. :)

Comments

[calydor.livejournal.com]

What's the problem in finding time to do research? If your colleagues liked it and want more, do research during work hours. :)

[altivo.livejournal.com]

I can do that up to a point. My position gives me ready access to a lot of material useful for this project, of course. Getting books from other libraries in the state of Illinois is usually quick and simple. But I can't take time away from my regular duties to do it.

Since August my workload has increased by a substantial amount. A long time staffer left, and though she was replaced the different skills of the new colleague means that we have shifted various tasks around. I am mostly relieved of public desk coverage except as a backup, which I certainly don't mind, but I have a lot of other little things to take care of that I didn't do before (except as a backup.) And then there's this pending Linux conversion, which requires me to do a lot of tech work. I want it to happen, so I'm glad to do those things, but I have to put them first and they take significant time.

[drelonek.livejournal.com]

That's cool, hehe.

Well, I have it downloaded, just need to find time to listen to it. :)

[altivo.livejournal.com]

Can't be that hard. It's only 10 minutes long. ;p

[drelonek.livejournal.com]

Wasn't sure how long it was, and I've not had any extra time with other things I've been doing lately and things on my mind.

[pioneer11.livejournal.com]

Excellent! I'm looking forward to your 'casts on this. You have, in my
not so humble opinion, "the Right Stuff" to cover your subject
exceedingly well.

Go 'Tivo!

[altivo.livejournal.com]

Thanks for your confidence. In fifteen minute segments, I can make this last as long as I live. ;P There's way too much material.

[cnipur.livejournal.com]

I never downloaded it because I assume you need an iPod to play it?

[altivo.livejournal.com]

No iPod needed. Podcasts are named after the iPod, but they are just mp3 files. If you have anything that can play an mp3 file (and probably your computer can if nothing else) then you can listen to it. It's just over 5 meg in size and runs between 11 and 12 minutes playtime. Download over dialup does take a while, like 15 or 20 minutes.

[cnipur.livejournal.com]

boy don't I feel stupid.

.... What's a podcast anyway? :>

[altivo.livejournal.com]

It's an iPodded broadcast. Or something like that.

Wikipedia has a good explanation.

[cnipur.livejournal.com]

Murrci! Will check it out when I can *nuzz*