Tag Archives: podcasting

What is Radio? conference podcasts, for those who couldn’t be there

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Paul Riismandel

I am jealous that my Radio Survivor colleagues Jennifer and Matthew were both able to attend the What is Radio? conference this past weekend in Portland, OR, while I could not. Nevertheless, I am glad that they were able to … finish reading What is Radio? conference podcasts, for those who couldn’t be there

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Will the success of podcasting mean the end of the medium?

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Paul Riismandel
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SHIELD Act could save podcasting

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Paul Riismandel

A patent troll has been threatening the future of podcasting. A company called Personal Audio owns a patent that it claims covers podcasting, and has begun contacting prominent podcasters demanding payment for licensing their patent. The patent in question was … finish reading SHIELD Act could save podcasting

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Podcast Awards honor a diverse array of shows

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Paul Riismandel

The simply named Podcast Awards apparently have been going on for eight years, though I have seen little coverage of the event. This year’s ceremony happened at the New Media Expo in Las Vegas, just ahead of the Consumer Electronics … finish reading Podcast Awards honor a diverse array of shows

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Paul’s 7 favorite podcast episodes of 2012

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Paul Riismandel

Earlier this fall I started reviewing podcast episodes, and while I got a strong start, I realize the output has been a little meager lately. Reviewing podcasts is a bit like reviewing television programs – there’s a neverending supply every … finish reading Paul’s 7 favorite podcast episodes of 2012

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Holiday gift guide for radio listeners and budding podcasters

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Paul Riismandel

Jennifer does such a great job at rounding up an eclectic list of fun and useful radio items of all types, so I like to complement her list with a focus on radios and listening accessories (though Jennifer also helped … finish reading Holiday gift guide for radio listeners and budding podcasters

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Podcasts dominate 1st annual Stitcher awards

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Paul Riismandel

Popular podcaster and comedian Marc Maron hosted the 2012 Stitcher Awards Tuesday night in San Francisco. 160,000 Stitcher users voted for radio shows and podcasts across 20 categories for this first installment of the awards. When I first wrote about … finish reading Podcasts dominate 1st annual Stitcher awards

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Two weekends of radio, podcast and sound arts conferences

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Paul Riismandel

I’m a little bummed and surprised that I only found out these two radio and sound art conferences this afternoon. free103point9 is hosting the Transmission Arts Colloquium this weekend at its Wave Farm Study Center in New York State’s Hudson … finish reading Two weekends of radio, podcast and sound arts conferences

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We don’t need no stinking podcast stars

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Paul Riismandel

Are podcasts to radio like blogs are to newspapers? That’s the question Richard MacManus of ReadWriteWeb asks in his piece “Radio Killed the Podcasting Star.” But his answer comes down clearly on the side of, “no.” He argues that, “Sadly, … finish reading We don’t need no stinking podcast stars

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Marc Maron reflects on the medium of podcasting in the 300th episode of WTF

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Paul Riismandel

On Monday Marc Maron unleashed the 300th episode of his WTF podcast on the world, and used it as an opportunity to reflect on the medium of podcasting, in addition to the nearly three years he’s been in production. Leading … finish reading Marc Maron reflects on the medium of podcasting in the 300th episode of WTF

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