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Decide on the Show Format
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OK. We really need to decide on a more permanent format for the podcast. Since it would be too difficult for me to list every possible show format in one poll, we're going to use this special thread. The way it works is there are two options in the poll by default. If you want to vote on an option that is not in the list, then make a post in the thread describing what format you would like the show to take. I will take any serious nomination and add it to the poll. Nothing is against the rules as long as you don't ask us to do more podcasting than we can fit on libsyn. That means that we can do no more than approximately 1111 minutes of podcasting every 30 days. I also suggest you guys do lots of nominations before you vote, unless of course you are absolutely sure you know what format you want.
OK. We really need to decide on a more permanent format for the podcast. Since it would be too difficult for me to list every possible show format in one poll, we're going to use this special thread. The way it works is there are two options in the poll by default. If you want to vote on an option that is not in the list, then make a post in the thread describing what format you would like the show to take. I will take any serious nomination and add it to the poll. Nothing is against the rules as long as you don't ask us to do more podcasting than we can fit on libsyn. That means that we can do no more than approximately 1111 minutes of podcasting every 30 days. I also suggest you guys do lots of nominations before you vote, unless of course you are absolutely sure you know what format you want.
Comments
I don't think the geekback is a waste. Yes it could be done in the forums but switching things up makes the show interesting. I agree that just reading emails for the sake of reading emails isn't as interesting, that is why I don't think it should be a required part of the show, just do geekbacks if good ones come in, and two news reports otherwise. If a discussion is already in great progress on the forums then a geekback about the topic is probably not necessary.
Basically stick with the News/TOD/Main Bit unless the News is slow. GeekBacks are fun, especially ones like the Connecticon feedback, but should be used primarily as filler.
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How about we do geekbacks at the end normally, unless they're particularly relevant to a news or the main bit, in which case they go at the front where they are now? This has the added benefit that people who don't care about the geekback can just stop listening when it starts.
Edit: Now that I see this is a new option, I think I shall place my vote there.
I'm of the opinion that if the GB can come without cutting back on any of the other segments then I'm all in favor. If it comes down to a choice between the News and the GB, I'll favor the News. I was just responding to James' idea that having the GB on the end while still having a normal sized news on the front would implicitly result in a longer show. That is, unless you decided to start scimping on the main bits in favor of feedback; I doubt anyone would support that notion.
The idea of doing an occational geekback day on a Thursday also has some merit and is an equally good idea. I see that voting track is already pulling ahead as I write this so I can't complain ;p
Intro->News->Main Bit->Things of the day->Outro
By having the things of the day at the end, it gives listeners something to follow up on after they've finished listening. Also, having two short segments next to each other doesn't feel right to me. Also, Geekback is great, but it should probably be on the Thursday show, at the end, so if people don't want to listen, they don't have to.
I voted for Opener, News, TotD, Main bit, GeekBack every week or two as the format.
From my standpoint as a listener, I enjoy having two news bits. You both have very different tastes when it comes to picking news stories and TOTD. I enjoy both perspectives, especially the interplay between you guys when you are discussing them.
I do enjoy the "Geekback" segments, but I think that bit should be saved for when you receive feedback that is especially engaging. Failing that, a periodic episode answering various e-mails is nice too. I really enjoyed the one you did not long ago.
If you move "Geekback" to the end of a show, I will probably miss some of them. I always listen to the opening segments but don't always listen to the main bit. It depends on whether or not I'm interested in the topic. As I said though, the important thing is for you guys to do whatever makes it enjoyable for you. That is the one benefit that comes from volunteering your time on something you are passionate about - you are able to set the agenda.
But, Geekback at the end of the show rather than directly in place of the news sounds like it work well.
EDIT: I voted for the second-to-last option, but really, the last two are much the same. Use your judgement as to which of the two would be more interesting on any particular night.
also for the things of the day - i would like less videos please. need a bit more variety.
great show guys