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Over the last 6 months, I've had a lot of time on my hands.
In fact, being made redundant, and Going from a 60 hour week at a slightly insane tech startup to nothing has not been easy.
So I started looking for things to fill my days.
The casual Omega Forums London GTG of March 2016, turned into time 4A pint come November 2016, and by March 2017 had branding, a sponsor, 33 people, and name badges (a revelation).
I've been having a lot of fun doing that, and along the way met some really interesting people, and heard some great stories... so thought it would be fun to share them.
Realising my not so secret desire to be a reporter on This American Life, or BBC Radio 4 - I bring you the time 4A pint podcast... episode 1.
https://soundcloud.com/time4apintpodcast
Would love to hear your thoughts - a gentle reminder that throwing fruit and vegetables is permitted, but please no stones.
You can subscribe through iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/...220029799?mt=2
Cheers
Chris
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When you look long into an abyss, the abyss looks long into you.........
Sorry, something went skew-whiff - should be working now. :)Originally Posted by Chris_in_the_UK
Thank you!
When you look long into an abyss, the abyss looks long into you.........
Can't wait to hear the Episode 2!
Pretty good for a first one.
Waiting for episode 2
Nice!! Thank you!
Excellent Podcast -especially as you say you have never done one before.
Your presentation /editing skills every bit as good as a professional broadcaster.
Well done, Sir !
Really good Chris, should be a fun series.
My website (www.basschat.co.uk) holds semi regular semi-formal 'Bashes' around the country, and a yearly 'National' bash in the SE every year. They can take a lot to organise but as I think you'll agree, they really help make the forum a friendly place when you know some people 'behind the avatar'.
I'm in York now but the train to London is very easy so I'll try and come along to a meet - though the next is my wedding so I'd better give that one a miss.
Cheers
Chris
Huge thanks for the support chaps - I was incredibly nervous putting myself out there, worried that I sound awful, was talking nonsense, and that this would bomb, but everyone's been really positive about it. :)
Working on two more episodes this week, and plan to get one out each Friday/Saturday.
Wishing you all the best with this. Just subscribed.
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Just listened to this - very well done, and a great idea.
I shall subscribe, and look forward to the next with interest.
Again, congratulations!
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Recording episode 2 tonight - should be out for Saturday :)
Its off to a great start, keep up the good work & will you give us a heads up when you bring out the next episode.
Thanks.
Great start and good presentation. I will look out for the future podcasts!
Well done.
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Listening now while I surf. Great so far :-)
Nice job - I think you are into something here .... good luck
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Thanks guys - heading out now to record episode 2 - should be live for Saturday Afternoon.
Yep, I enjoyed it and looking forward to the first proper edition. All the best and I hope it turns into something for you. You never know what doors may open.
Please add the link for the London GTG here please .. sounds good.
Here you go Ian - Register here for 18th April 2017 GTG
Ok... so been working on this a lot this week.
Episode 2 is in the can, and will be live tomorrow afternoon (GMT)
Lots of people requested photos to go with the audio content... I am going to try and do this, there are pictures from the recording on Wednesday night... there was also bad lighting, and alcohol...
The best way I could think of to do this was to build a blog site and incorporate the Soundcloud audio and pictures into blog posts for each interview.... so that's what I've done.
Site is now live: https://www.time4apint.com/
Episode 2 coming tomorrow. :)
Good start! I signed up for your updates :-)
I'm impressed that you haven't just recorded this into your iPhone too ;-)
BTW, I've got a pair of those AKG's too. Great little 'phones.
cheers
Found some time today and managed to get Episode 2 finished and live: https://www.time4apint.com/podcast/2...cast-episode-2
I thought it was very polished - it's surprisingly difficult to talk without umms and aahs! If you're doing it to earn a living then you have to do a lot of it, and in my limited experience of doing it as an amateur it's sometimes difficult to maintain the quality when you do it more often e.g. finding suitable topics to discuss and putting the time into a good edit. But if you do it because you enjoy the whole process, that's when you get the best results.
Entertaining 20 mins ! Some good banter, interesting watches and stories and a great concept.
well done :-)
Subscribed!
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Thanks chaps! :)
Very nice! I like it a lot so far.
Just listened to the first 2 episodes. Well done and looking forward to the next.
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Thanks chaps - I'm out to record Episode 3 in the morning! :)
Well done for getting off your arse and doing it!!
Good listening to be honest and you make it sound like you have been doing it for years!! Your voice sounds weirdly familiar almost like someone you listen to on a regular basis on radio or telly??
Really good and keep it going!! Would you not be able to add a YouTube style channel to the podcasts to get some footage of the watches and add some artsy photos/cinematography in??
Anyway good luck and I might just go an subscribe now!
Chris
Congratulations.
Speaking from experience, it seems that the key to success (or perhaps the key to avoiding failure) is to keep at it. Periodic 'blog posts, such as mine, get little traffic. However, if I post regularly on, e.g. IG, I get a lot more engagement. I still haven't figured out if I have an audience, let alone what it wants (if indeed, it wants anything from me).
Best of luck.
Subscribed! Really enjoyed the first two episodes.
I like your relaxed style, can't wait for the next one!
I'm taking that as a good thing!
Video is a non starter for me - I don't have the kit, nor the skill, nor the budget to acquire either... so audio, and still photo galleries under the posts is the route I'm going to take ;)
Please do!
Would be great to hit the iTunes charts as a newcomer. :)
Thank you!
I'm determined to get one out a week, I've got a few lined up to edit now, so should have a little buffer if interviews become harder to get to :D
Instagram definitely give you a little stats bump every day!
Thank you!
The next one is with the guy behind Speedmaster101... I think a few people might have an interest. :D
Hi Chris,
Editing something down to 15-20 mins shouldn't really take that long, depending on how much you're recording in the first place. Editing audio is part of what I do for a living. If you want to send me raw audio I'd be happy to do some editing for you if it makes your life easier.
I like the idea of the podcast and listened to the first one - good luck with it and ping me a PM if you want a hand!
Toby
Big podcast listener when driving - I'll give it a listen!
Thanks Toby!
It was the initial not knowing what the heck I was doing that took so long... so lots of takes of bad audio, until I got something I was prepared to use.
Episode 2, the interview with James, took me around 30 minutes in Logic X to get how I wanted. :)
Good job with the podcasts Chris. And Time 4 A Pint gatherings is a great idea too. I'm signed up, but might have to miss the April one as I am now travelling.
cheers,
Tom
Logic X! You've spent some cash! Good work - you've done a great job with the edit. I've listened to the first full episode and it's brilliantly done. You've got a great radio voice too! Will subscribe - it's a perfect length for my tube journey!
Give me a shout if you need any help :)
I worked for Apple for a long time... and was given licenses for a couple of cool bits of software on the creative side of things... this is the first time I've ever used anything to edit Audio... but I figured if I had it, I should use it! :D
Thanks for your kind words Toby, I hope it will get better with time as I learn more of what I'm doing, and relax into the interviews. :D
Better to have great radio voice than face!
Oh my face is great for Radio too :DBetter to have great radio voice than face!
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