Explicit OM

The newest GigaOM is a little bit sweartastic. I think I have counted at lest there instances of swearing in the first few minutes.

You go Om. Why hold back?

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Tech 5 Take-backs

In an earlier post, I claimed that John C. Dvorak's "Tech 5" was a great triumph of sound effects.

Now I think it's too good.

The bubbling cauldron sound effect that usually lies in the background is starting to remind me of a hot tub. Now I like John, but the thought of sitting in a hot tub with him talking tech is a little disturbing to me. Actually, it's quite disturbing.

The show is getting better and better. I think Friday's show was just about there. For those of you that have followed the show for a while, you can see John getting more comfortable with each show.

Now if we could only have him do a stock show as well. I love his column in Market Watch each week.

Feel Better Cali pt2

Just another shout out to Cali and Neal.

Cali and Neal did a great audio update on Cali's condition.

GeekBrief was one of my major influences for getting the courage to get out there and review podcasts. Cali always puts a smile on my face. It's funny how people you never met can feel so much like family.

Get better Cali, we need more briefs, unless Neal wants to do one. I think that would be hilarious.

Apple Phone Show Wreaked.

The last apple phone show sounded a little raw.

Hmmm. Shame on your Scott Bourne.

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Jamie Oliver needs work

Just caught the new Jamie Oliver podcast.

I'm a big fan of the Naked Chef but his attempt at a podcast leaves much to be desired.

The shoe is choppy and out of focus. It just really bothers me. I think the information imparted is great but the video mess just isn't worth the time.

My advice would be to check into Podshow. I think a really cool show could come out of that marriage.

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Thanks Martin

My thanks to martin for putting out a short podcast letting is know that there is going to be a new season of Web Drifter.

I thought it was looking so good and then it just went away. True we had Infected but I always was more interested in Web Drifter.

I sense another home run for Revision3.

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Jetset mix mastering

Kudos to the always entertaining Jetset for debuting a new segment on mixing up fast food into something different.

It was definitely the most creative thing I have seen all week.

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Veronica Belmont Is Everywhere

First she is showing up on Jetset then East Meets West. Now she is on DLTV. This has to be the first successful publicity your for a podcaster I have ever seen.

Way to go V. I hope the new show is out soon.

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John C Dvorak is the Savant of CastBlaster

Tech Five has always been a show that I've loved. I guess that it captures the cranky essense of its host John C. Dvorak. John has been a big influence for me to get back into the podcasting arena with the PCWL podcast.

The thing that's always bugged me about the show is that John uses CastBlaster which I loathe (sorry Adam Curry). I just have never liked it. Maybe it's aimed more at pro podcasters, but I like the ability to make a few edits before I post. CastBlaster is more of a "one shot" recording.

The other annoying thing is the level of sound effects that come with the package. I must say that John has used these to perfection. I never thought anyone could use the bubbling cauldron to make a podcast pop, but John has done it.

It's nice to see him adding more sounds clips to the podcast (more Monty Python please). It makes it fun while still giving us his "cranky" view of the tech world.

Way to go John. You may be the best ad for CastBlaster yet.

Now if they would just work on a Mac edition......

Get Better Cali

All our best to geekbriefs Cali Lewis in dealing with her allergic reaction that has forced her to wear gloves for the last few episodes.

I had something like similar once. Not fun.
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