My 500th Post!!!!!!

Rico · November 13, 2007, 11:13:34 AM

As a thread that started out as a - hey congrats, I have 500 posts - this thread has somewhat changed tone. I probably shouldn't say much at this point with regards to my podcasting abilities. Either way it probably will look bad. But I have a hard time not explaining certain things.

First, I am by no means a professional audio/radio person. Everything I do on the podcast, web site, etc. is based on what I have learned in my own free time. And it does take a lot of time to do this. Literally about one day a week, sometimes more.

As far as my ability to speak on the podcast, well there are a few things to consider. I try to do the show casually. Normally I have a few basic notes down of what I want to cover, but that's it. I have listened to other podcasts that I know are scripted and I'm not a big fan of that style for podcasting. I record mainly like I was just talking to a friend. Occasionally I will therefore stumble over a word. I used to spend some time editing around that, rerecording, etc. but I don't really do that much anymore. This is a podcast, not a professional radio show. I'm more focused on the content. I like to think I have a pretty good command of the English language. But mistakes will happen and pauses, and's, um's will slip in. I frankly have heard the pros do worse at times.

I hope I don't come off as being overly sensitive to all of this. Who knows, maybe I am. Probably because I pour a lot of "me" into the show and it's a pretty personal project.

All I can say is I'm just a fan who loves Star Trek and Sci-Fi and just wanted to share some of that with others that might feel the same way.

P.S. I'd more than welcome someone to do a "guest podcast" some week like the Moyer's did when I was in Taiwan once. It might lend some perspective on the whole process. I could certainly use a break on occasion.

Geekyfanboy · November 13, 2007, 11:43:49 AM

Hey Rico.. you shouldn't have to post something like this. Your podcast are great, they have been ever since the beta cast. I for one understand the work that goes into making one of these and that people who do these are normally fans of something and not professional radio host. As was posted earlier it's hard to find a really good solo person podcast and Rico does it every week, sometimes twice a week. He doesn't get paid for this, he does it because he love Star Trek and sci fi and he does it for us, he loyal listeners.

As you may have noticed I have stayed off this thread because I was always told that if you can't say anything nice don't say anything at all so I have kept quiet. But this has gone to far.

King what you said was rude and inconsiderate. Have you done a podcast before? Do you know what kind of time it takes to do one? Rico is a guy who loves Trek so much that he wants to share his love with like minded folks. His podcast is not formal and never has been. When Rico talks it's like he's talking in a room with a group of friends and I have always found that to be very personable and charming.

If you don't like it.. don't listen to it... it's that simple.

Sorry Rico I held it in as long as I could.

Jen · November 13, 2007, 11:58:12 AM

King, just be careful how you word things. I don't know that you realize how it's being interpreted—we're reading this thread as sardonic not constructive criticism. :-\

I think we all can agree that his podcasts are great the way they are...otherwise we wouldn't be listening or participating in his forums.

billybob476 · November 13, 2007, 12:09:12 PM

Rico's podcast = kick ass
King 500 posts = kick ass

That is all.

Nothing to see here.

KingIsaacLinksr · November 13, 2007, 12:18:37 PM

Err, sorry, I guess I should have watched this more closely, I'm just going to delete this last post.....

King Linksr

Rico · November 13, 2007, 12:25:45 PM

I hope I haven't stirred things up more than I intended. This isn't that big a thing - really. I don't really plan to change what I do. Except that each weekend I do try to do just a little bit better than the last time. We all hopefully learn and improve over time. But all I will say in closing this out is just grab a microphone and talk for an hour about something you like with nothing in front of you to read off of and no one in front of you to talk to. It's a bit harder than it sounds. ;)

billybob476 · November 13, 2007, 12:42:13 PM

The one 3 minute clip I sent in to the show was infinitely harder to do then I thought it would be. I also had my wife to bounce off of, I couldn't imagine doing it alone.

KingIsaacLinksr · November 13, 2007, 12:43:20 PM

Quote from: Rico on November 13, 2007, 12:25:45 PM
I hope I haven't stirred things up more than I intended. This isn't that big a thing - really. I don't really plan to change what I do. Except that each weekend I do try to do just a little bit better than the last time. We all hopefully learn and improve over time. But all I will say in closing this out is just grab a microphone and talk for an hour about something you like with nothing in front of you to read off of and no one in front of you to talk to. It's a bit harder than it sounds. ;)

I really need to learn and shut my mouth or quit typing...either would have done. I'm sorry this got out of hand. Next time, I'll just shut it and not say anything. Which is better than saying anything at all.

iceman · November 13, 2007, 01:41:06 PM

I think it is about time we close this topic, Rico you have every right to complain, you do a fabulous job every week and I really don't think king linksr meant to come off with the tone he did.

That being said, I think getting 500 posts is a great milestone, but we must keep in mind when posting that they are open to interpretation and can be misread from time to time, so we must try to take care and vigilance when posting to avoid these uncomfortable situations as much as possible.

KingIsaacLinksr · November 13, 2007, 01:55:34 PM

Yes, lets close this topic and pretend this discussion never happened or never will again.

King Linksr

KingIsaacLinksr · November 13, 2007, 02:03:00 PM

Oiu.....this year is just one huge rollercoaster. I have great ups and then terrible downs. I feel like I'm in a worse emotional state than Isaac sometimes. Of course, I'm not crying in some corner...but man, geez. I've bounced around like a ping pong ball...

King Linksr

iceman · November 13, 2007, 03:35:07 PM

I know what you mean , it has been a year and a half waiting for surgery on my wrist and sometimes the pain is really bad and othertimes it has left me very depressed, but as the saying goes this too shall pass.

space_invader64 · November 13, 2007, 06:29:36 PM

Rico, It made me sad to read this. I'm sorry someone is giving you a hard time. I am very thankful to have your podcast to make my comutes easier.

I recently graduated with a communication degree. And I have to say that your production sounds really good. You sound much more relaxed and enthusiast than when you first started. I know you are a chemist but I think that you would do well as a radio host.

I just can't say it enough, thank you for what you do!

Rico · November 13, 2007, 06:58:34 PM

As Stan Lee of Marvel likes to say, 'Nuff sad. No hard feelings here at all, but I will close this topic now. I think enough has been said on all sides. Just one last thing. I'm always open to constructive criticism. But might I suggest a PM or email might work a bit better in the future.

Now - time to move upward and onward.