Tales From The Mouse House

[Blackride]

I am a Disney freak and listen to alot of Diseny podcasts. If I were you I would keep it simple. There are so many options out there that I do not think you want to confuse people. just my 2 cents...

[QuadShot]

Sooo, question for y'all. Joyce and I've gotten a little carried away with Tales From The Mouse House...we now have 4 variations of the podcast that we release and I'm thinking, maybe too much? We have:
Tales From The Mouse House - the full length audio show
Tales From The Mouse House Video - for our longer video shows
Minnie MouseCasts - for those shorter shows when we have something
     we want to share that can't wait for the full show, and special audio clips
Mickey MouseCasts - like the Minnie MouseCasts only with short videos

What do you think? Too much? How could be streamline? Just a thought...

How many of audio/video casts are you doing a week? Is there a set schedule?

As for having to many sub casts, it can get confusing but I think you need to do what feels right.. I mean KOTG has four different casts "RegularCasts" "MicroCasts" "MiniCasts" and "CompanionCasts"  But RegularCasts are our monthly casts, we rarely do mini's and micros are special non-regular casts. While Companioncasts only happen when a season of The Guild is airing. So everyone is different and refers to a specific type of Knights of the Guild.

I like the idea of having your "regular" casts as Tales From The Mouse House, and video casts as Tales From The Mouse House Video. And maybe use Mini MouseCasts for your short version shows both audio and video. But like I said.. go with what feels right.

Hi Kenny, Well, the "extra" shows started out as once in a while, special occasion shows. If we had something we didnt' want to wait to tell until the full show, we'd record a "Minnie" cast. Then, we started the "special edition" video casts, and they got more frequent! Although doing a podcast is a LOT of work (espcially when Apple puts out a new GarageBand full of bugs), it's quite fun and addicting! But, I think you and Meds are right though. They are starting to get confusing to us so I can't imagine how confusing these  are to our listeners. I think we're going to "re-tool" the shows a bit. Maybe like Kenny and Meds said, streamline a bit. We'll combine the Minnie and Mickey casts into one. Thanks guys for your input!

[QuadShot]

I am a Disney freak and listen to alot of Diseny podcasts. If I were you I would keep it simple. There are so many options out there that I do not think you want to confuse people. just my 2 cents...

Thanks blackride, good advice and I'll pay you a full dollar for it, not just 2 cents! :) Sometimes I get carried away and forget to keep it simple. When I get "into" something, I tend to go overboard at times.  I get that way with the Christmas decorations at home! Every year it's the same: more and more. I'll send photos!! :)

[QuadShot]

Hey everyone, Video Episode 6 of Tales From The Mouse House is now available! In this special video episode, Joyce and I take you on a walking tour of Disneyland and California Adventure. Armed with our video camera and two wireless lapel mic's, we show you the Happiest Place on Earth through our eyes! And as a special treat, at the VERY BEGINNING of the show, you'll see and hear all about Rick Moyer's MW-Orbit project! Great stuff!! Hope you enjoy the show.  And as always, you can leave feedback in iTunes, drop us a line at talespodcast@cox.net, or leave voice mail at 304.TALES23 ~~ Al & Joyce
PS, listen for a few "Meds" references in the video! We show you the Corn Dog Cart!! :)

[moyer777]

Great show Al & Joyce! 

[QuadShot]

thanks Rick!

[Geekyfanboy]

Okay finally listened to my first episode #11 and totally LOVED IT!!!! You are guys are awesome together.. funny, informative and interesting. I really liked all the different segments especially the hidden treasures segment. Now I have to download all the rest of your podcast so I can catch up.. luckily I'm now too far behind. Great job guys..

And I always thought you guys lived here in CA from how you talk about going to Disney all the time... how often do you visit Disneyland?

[Bryancd]

Big Al's running around out here with me in AZ.....without a shirt! :)

[QuadShot]

:) Thanks Kenny!! Nope, we live in Anthem, Arizona (about 35 miles north of Phoenix). We are annual passholders, so we try to go at least 4 times a year. We are totally in love with the place! Not just the rides and stuff, but the "feeling" we get when we're there.  We'd LOVE to live in CA though!

I'm so glad you enjoy the show. We have so much fun doing it and it helps us "stay connected" with Disneyland. Anytime you want to come on the show and talk about, whatever, feel free! In fact, if you wanted to send in an audio comment and talk about the PC Awards, that'd be great too! We are going to be talking about it anyway...telling our listeners to vote for Knights.
Take care brother! Al

[QuadShot]

Big Al's running around out here with me in AZ.....without a shirt! :)

Oh you DON'T want to see me without a shirt. Just think of the Incredible Hulk...in reverse! :)

[Bryancd]

Big Al's running around out here with me in AZ.....without a shirt! :)

Oh you DON'T want to see me without a shirt. Just think of the Incredible Hulk...in reverse! :)

...I've seen you in a skirt, just saying...

[QuadShot]

:) True...so true!

[Meds]

Its only a matter of time before Bryan turns up in a skirt ;)

[Bryancd]

Its only a matter of time before Bryan turns up in a skirt ;)

..I do have the legs to pull it off....they are shaved as well...

[Meds]

Stop it Bry, i'm starting to sweat LOL