I say you guys take a break from the normal schedule and when you guys are truly inspired to do a show about a certain topic, do it, then air it accordingly.
This. It's better than getting a half-assed show that basically amounts to "we don't actually have an idea about what to do for this episode, so we're just going to loosely talk about something".
I would suggest at the least doing the show once a week, and just releasing it on the day that the topic fits...But I agree, it would probably be best for shows to only come out when you guys care. It just seems better at this point.
I say you guys take a break from the normal schedule and when you guys are truly inspired to do a show about a certain topic, do it, then air it accordingly.
That would result in a slower release schedule than AWO. The quality of the shows hasn't gone up since Scrym more than halved their output. Geeknights, as a podcast, has had its best days.
I say you guys take a break from the normal schedule and when you guys are truly inspired to do a show about a certain topic, do it, then air it accordingly.
This. It's better than getting a half-assed show that basically amounts to "we don't actually have an idea about what to do for this episode, so we're just going to loosely talk about something".
I really should do a guest bit about beer or metal. Or both. I could basically try to do very condensed versions of my panels, with Rym and Scott providing their input as well.
Maybe I'll add meat processing to that list.
Now the question becomes: when the fuck can I find the time to get down there?
I really should do a guest bit about beer or metal. Or both. I could basically try to do very condensed versions of my panels, with Rym and Scott providing their input as well.
Maybe I'll add meat processing to that list.
Now the question becomes: when the fuck can I find the time to get down there?
Well, Invent Teleportation or Time Travel and then you can do a show on that AND get down there to do a show.
I've often found it easiest to rationalize time travel where you have to build the machine first, then you can go back to where that machine was (and when it was) ala Primer. That or at least being in space when you do it. Of course, every time I hear an alarm clock I think I'll wake up and be 9 years old again... so my real nightmare is that alarm clocks are time machines.
Logically, you need to travel along a curve in both time and space - the history of the time machine is a reasonable option. Alternatively, just make it a TARDIS.
Eh, I have faith. I still think it's more their mindset rather than their ability to podcast or even pick topics.
Take the Total Recall episode. Awesome. And completely out of no-where.
Any lack of topics are of their own making. By their own restrictive show structure.
I agree.
That would result in a slower release schedule than AWO. The quality of the shows hasn't gone up since Scrym more than halved their output. Geeknights, as a podcast, has had its best days.
Yeah, but I tell you, we have better social lives and actually do stuff outside the house after work. I think the audio quality has gone up, but I do think that Rym and Scott not living in the same house cuts down on the anecdotes and random discussions that would pop up and lead to shows.
Show idea from a Rym retweet I saw early today: Classic anime that is more popular than it deserves to be. This can be expanded to include just about anything. It's the evil cousin of "discover the forgotten masters." Take a sledgehammer to nostalgia and rail on all of the things in life that are shit but still worshiped.
I think that is more a function of experience, equipment and trying new things, however, I will agree that it has. There's even a noticeable difference between now and the previous iteration of "Let's do this", as noticeable as the last before it was retired, but with a much shorter interval between recording and the difference becoming very apparent.
we have better social lives and actually do stuff outside the house after work
As do the AWO folks.
I think the audio quality has gone up
Has it really? It has been pretty dang good and pretty much unchanged for years now in my experience. No real noticeable improvements really, though it's not like I relisten to episodes. No value in it.
I do think that Rym and Scott not living in the same house cuts down on the anecdotes and random discussions that would pop up and lead to shows.
Sure, but it's not like there's no 30+ pages thread full of suggestions (ZOMBIES, MORE GUESTS). Seriously, just fucking do it. Stop wussing about audio quality, having content should be most important.
I livestream about the same goddamn subject an average of six hours a week for the last two years. Surely you guys can get two hours a week out of... well, anything.
I wasn't saying they don't (I know that Clarissa was really busy with grad school, for example), I'm saying compared to the 4 a week schedule, we have a lot more time to chill than we used to.
Seriously, just fucking do it. Stop wussing about Scott's show vetoes, having content should be most important.
You said it yourself. Get on with it. Just start recording and put it up. Or just ignore Scott's rambling and get someone else on the show to talk about a topic they'd like. It's not like you don't have a group of friends that are saying they wouldn't like to banter about their interests to the internet. Or just agree that if you veto an idea, come with one yourself as counter!
I'm saying compared to the 4 a week schedule, we have a lot more time to chill than we used to.
That should be obvious because there was little change in the show, other than less shows a weekmonth.
hat should be obvious because there was little change in the show
I actually think there was a big change. Four shows a week had become a chore, and the energy level was waaay down. The half-schedule brought it back up, and it's fun to do again.
We're also focusing right now on video, live stuff, and conventions. GeekNights as a podcast is in a holding pattern until those projects come to real fruition.
Most important, our "social lives" have increased tenfold since moving into the city. My calendar is surprisingly full, and if I didn't pointedly schedule "not doing anything" days I would be out every night and every weekend.
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Make it Movies/TV/Book night. Done. Unlimited shows.
Take the Total Recall episode. Awesome. And completely out of no-where.
Any lack of topics are of their own making. By their own restrictive show structure.
Maybe I'll add meat processing to that list.
Now the question becomes: when the fuck can I find the time to get down there?
Or that could be a little awkward when you appear in the middle of SPACE.
I'd also like to mention that I like the episodes that are about nothing at all.
I livestream about the same goddamn subject an average of six hours a week for the last two years. Surely you guys can get two hours a week out of... well, anything.
weekmonth.We're also focusing right now on video, live stuff, and conventions. GeekNights as a podcast is in a holding pattern until those projects come to real fruition.
Most important, our "social lives" have increased tenfold since moving into the city. My calendar is surprisingly full, and if I didn't pointedly schedule "not doing anything" days I would be out every night and every weekend.