Comments on: T2T001 - Lifestreaming for your Online Reputation

By: Nancy Williams

Nancy Williams — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:32:27 +0000

Thanks Sam! It is definitely getting better and better and I have been getting some great feedback. The interview option is an absolute definite - let’s talk…

All the best

Nancy

By: Sam Deeks

Sam Deeks — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:14:22 +0000

Well done, Nancy we just recorded our first episode of our Mu Show yesterday, so it’s great to hear you getting started with this. At last I’ve got a phone system I can record on, so can we count on you for interviews / chats along the way?

You’ve done a great job here - just need a £10 pop-filter to get rid of the plosives and a bit less scripting. It’s kind of reassuring to read your stuff but for me, I prefer spontaneity with structure as a mix… (mind you, I’ll let you guys be the judge of whether or not it works when we publish ours!)

I’m going to subscribe, for sure!

By: admin

admin — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:05:06 +0000

Thank you for your feedback, Brendan. The scripting thing is an issue and it actually stems from my nerves! I can talk the hind leg off a donkey with tireless enthusiasm when I don’t have a microphone in front of me, but put the microphone there and I get all nervous. Although I think the script is a crutch. I am going to try and wean myself off it. The second podcast (due out tomorrow) is also scripted but I am planning to give #3 a go with less script and see how it sounds.

I spent Friday trying to figure out the ‘p’ and ‘t’ problem as #2 suffers with it as well. I am going to give the nylon stocking a go and see if it helps. I am all for improvisation!

Once again, thank you for listening and I really appreciate your advice. I am sure that with each bit of help I will get better and better.

By: Brendan Cooper

Brendan Cooper — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 12:39:58 +0000

You did it! Well done! Two comments:
1. The first part sounds scripted - are you reading from a script? In which case, I’d abandon that. Maybe list bullet points that you can bridge between, and/or rehearse quickly beforehand, but it would come across much more naturally if you just talked around the subject. I feel this is what’s unique about podcasting - makes it the audio equivalent of blogging with its genuine ‘voice’.
2. On a technical point, you might benefit from a pop filter - that is, a thin mesh placed between you and the mic that stops those slightly odd ‘plosives’ - eg when you say the letter ‘P’ or ‘T’, it causes a rush of air that causes a slight ‘boom’ sound. Here’s a good one that I use: http://tinyurl.com/6efvjt - although if you’re not using a mic stand you might need to source a different one. You can even make your own with a wire coat-hanger and some nylon stocking (and yes, I’ve done that in the past myself).

Anyway, brilliant to hear another podcast that’s dead-centre in my radar now.