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Podcast Tips for Beginners

November 15, 2006 – 7:02 pm | by nerd's eye view

It’s time again for an episode of “Learn from a total moron’s mistakes.”

I’m working on a podcast project that involves going to interview actual humans. They talk, I record and try not to interupt, ever, but sometimes they are funny and make me laugh. That has nothing to do with today’s lesson.

Today’s lesson is this: Do not stop recording until you have your coat on and are leaving. Because if you stop recording and pack away your gear too soon, you will miss out on having a absolutely charming man play “Don’t know enough about you” [You Tube link] on his uke. And you will be really, really sorry you weren’t recording.

Also useful to do? Slow down when you’re talking. The man I spoke with today had beautiful clear delivery, I sound all blurry and fast in comparison.

Keep that tape (virtual or otherwise) rolling, dammit, and slow down.

Nerd’s Eye View has a suspiciously bisexual internet crush on a handful of expat bloggers in Europe, including Sal, Christina, Erin, and Di. I’m looking forward to a future involving snark and sangria in Spain. Plus, y’all are invited for XC skiing. Mr. Nerd’s Eye View won’t mind a bit.

[tags]podcasting[/tags]

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  1. 4 Responses to “Podcast Tips for Beginners”

  2. By Sal DeTraglia on Nov 16, 2006 | Reply

    Wow! I can honestly say that I’ve never been party to a suspiciously bisexual Internet crush before–at least, not knowingly…and certainly not without retainer fee.

    And since I have absolutely no intention of ever running for political office, I approach this new role with a mixture of pride and amusement.

    I don’t know Erin, but I do know Christina and Di…and can confirm that all three of us have become big fans of your Nerd’s Eye blog. Although, to my knowledge, I’m the only one of the three who has a serious intention of buying a ukulele in the near future.

    And now for an editorial note! In your message above, the “Christina” link takes the reader to my blog. I certainly appreciate the extra traffic, but I doubt that’s what you intended.

    Gotta run. My day job is calling.
    Sal

  3. By di on Nov 16, 2006 | Reply

    Hello lovely one. This was a delicious post to wake up to :)

    Good luck with the podcast interviews … will organise myself with the technology while Gert is home for the holidays.

  4. By christina on Nov 16, 2006 | Reply

    Awww, I knew there was something I liked about you. :-) Thanks for the link (which I’m sure will be changed as soon as you’ve had your first cup of coffee!) and for the compliment.

    Sangria gives me a headache, but I CAN do snark. Oh yes I can!

  5. By Erin on Dec 6, 2006 | Reply

    Me? I’ve just been playing hard to get so I let the other 3 comment first.

    Truth be told, I was as far away from a podcast as you can be…..I was at my Mom’s, celebrating my first Thankgiving in a long long time……and living with…dare I say it to techno savvy Nerd’s Eye View……dial up. AAH!

    Missed all my blogs, including yours.
    Thanks for the compliment!! You already know there’s a pincho tour waiting for you any time you hit Salamanca.

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