The GabCast (A podcast about BellGab)

[jazmunda]

Maybe this should go in the annoyed thread.

I get really annoyed with the-talking-over-others complaint. We aren't professionals. I can't speak for Jaz or Eddie, but I don't get paid for doing it. I have no training in radio, and I do it only for the fun. No one was disrespecting with dismissive or derisive speech.

Falkie, called into talk to three people. And in a larger sense to present himself to other members of the forum. So what if he was distracted by his environment? It was a perfectly human situation. It wasn't contrived or manipulative. So where is the harm?

Everyone has the ability to call the show; and I truly hope everyone does. The Gabcast, at its core, is a conversation for all of us to appreciate. It isn't about the best production values or just how cool-glib we can be.

Here, here.

Onan gets it. And not in the Art Bell on George Noory way either.

[georgesucks]

Here, here.

Onan gets it. And not in the Art Bell on George Noory way either.

Of course, onan "gets it". Onan Is one smart bellgabber and all round good guy.

[nbirnes]

Maybe this should go in the annoyed thread.

I get really annoyed with the-talking-over-others complaint. We aren't professionals. I can't speak for Jaz or Eddie, but I don't get paid for doing it. I have no training in radio, and I do it only for the fun. No one was disrespecting with dismissive or derisive speech.

Falkie, called into talk to three people. And in a larger sense to present himself to other members of the forum. So what if he was distracted by his environment? It was a perfectly human situation. It wasn't contrived or manipulative. So where is the harm?

Everyone has the ability to call the show; and I truly hope everyone does. The Gabcast, at its core, is a conversation for all of us to appreciate. It isn't about the best production values or just how cool-glib we can be.

I wanted to comment on this, too, and I don't mean to talk over anyone here. Ever since we started our broadcast in 2010, I've been accused -- in the nastiest possible ways -- of interrupting the guests. And it's 79% because of the damn half-duplex - /over/ - thing that has reduced us to walkie-talkies again, which I've never really liked or played with back in the day. Or CB radio. 13% is due to the fact of a girl-voice daring to interrupt a guy-voice, but that's for another thread.

So here's a new point: How about the listeners coming up to speed with the new technology and learn to expect and overlook this little problem? They already overlook it when talking to people on their own phones. It can be irritating, but it's the price we pay for instant-on.

[Yorkshire pud]

Maybe this should go in the annoyed thread.

I get really annoyed with the-talking-over-others complaint. We aren't professionals. I can't speak for Jaz or Eddie, but I don't get paid for doing it. I have no training in radio, and I do it only for the fun. No one was disrespecting with dismissive or derisive speech.

Falkie, called into talk to three people. And in a larger sense to present himself to other members of the forum. So what if he was distracted by his environment? It was a perfectly human situation. It wasn't contrived or manipulative. So where is the harm?

Everyone has the ability to call the show; and I truly hope everyone does. The Gabcast, at its core, is a conversation for all of us to appreciate. It isn't about the best production values or just how cool-glib we can be.

Agree entirely. The underlying 'problem' is one that can't be easily overcome. Lack of face to face communication and the obvious delay on Skype. It's no-ones fault. The guys do a good job IMHO.

Well, apart from Jaz, all he does his tout his soiled underwear and dubious postcard collection. But in his defence, he's Australian. IT ISN'T HIS FAULT!

[UnscreenedCaller]

Well, apart from Jaz, all he does his tout his soiled underwear and dubious postcard collection. But in his defence, he's Australian. IT ISN'T HIS FAULT!

Residual Ashes, is it? 

[Subatomix]

The GabCast is a podcast about BellGab.com hosted by Eddie Dean, Onan, Jazmunda, and b_dubb.  Here are the particulars:

The GabCast on iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ufoship.com-the-gabcast/id779397335

The GabCast standard RSS podcast feed:  http://www.ufoship.com/?feed=rss2&cat=10

The GabCast on UFOShip:  http://ufoship.com/?cat=10

When do you guys broadcast? Which days? What time?

[onan]

When do you guys broadcast? Which days? What time?

Mondays, 7 central

[Yorkshire pud]

Residual Ashes, is it? 

Pah! I'm not bitter; why did you bring up that unimportant throwback to past victories?

[aldousburbank]

Mondays, 7 central

AKA The Dick Joke Hour With Jaz and Friends.

[DigitalPigSnuggler]

Some comments from me.  I don't know a damn thing about moderating a podcast, so take 'em for what they're worth.

Choose one person to function as moderator, whose role is to facilitate the discussion.  The ground rule is that callers or guests generally get to speak in turn as called upon by the moderator.  Might sound a little rigid, but people tend to bend or break the rules, so you do allow for interjections, but it's constrained.

There is software out there that allows you to enforce this format with callers.  It has a screening status (which you might not need), and an on-deck status once they've been vetted where they can listen to the discussion but their voices aren't heard.  When it's their turn, the moderator can turn their mic on.

Just based on the last podcast, I'm not sure this is a big issue anyway.  If you take Falkie out of the podcast, there was not that much cross-talk.  That's more of an individual issue (one that he seems to recognize now and will presumably correct) than something structural with the broadcast format.

[eddie dean]

AKA The Dick Joke Hour With Jaz and Friends.

Jaz mixed it up this week. He showed his wonderful versatility  with a vagina joke. Best line in the show IMO!
he gots mad skills, yo!
Curtis had second place honors with his 'sneeky funny' coffee query. He was appropriately compensated with the top right quote on bellgab.  You should include this rare honor in your resume curtis!

[eddie dean]

Some comments from me.  I don't know a damn thing about moderating a podcast, so take 'em for what they're worth.

Choose one person to function as moderator, whose role is to facilitate the discussion.  The ground rule is that callers or guests generally get to speak in turn as called upon by the moderator.  Might sound a little rigid, but people tend to bend or break the rules, so you do allow for interjections, but it's constrained.

There is software out there that allows you to enforce this format with callers.  It has a screening status (which you might not need), and an on-deck status once they've been vetted where they can listen to the discussion but their voices aren't heard.  When it's their turn, the moderator can turn their mic on.

Just based on the last podcast, I'm not sure this is a big issue anyway.  If you take Falkie out of the podcast, there was not that much cross-talk.  That's more of an individual issue (one that he seems to recognize now and will presumably correct) than something structural with the broadcast format.

I do use a separate and full feature audio channel on my mixer which is for skype callers/traditional phone calls.
I can, and do, mute callers when they call. If we are  in the middle of a conversation, I keep them muted until I am ready to bring them into the fold. They can hear the broadcast while muted, but the listener can't hear them.
I don't have a call screener and have no plans to screen the calls we get. No need really, for a small hobby podcast.
I'm running the technical aspects and production of the show alone. I'm not bitching about it in anyway. I find it exhilarating and a wonderful challenge!

Edit; MV takes care of distribution, podcast uploads/downloads and the streaming platform at ufoship.com

Edit: we might end up going to a loose 'round robin' type format if the problem gets worse. For now, just keeping the listeners entertained and filling the time we have, is the biggest concern. I'm sure after a few months of experience with eachother, the problem will solve itself.

thanks for the comments.
I'm glad you enjoy the show.
I certainly do.

[DigitalPigSnuggler]

a small hobby podcast.

Speaking as a newbie and thus coming into it fresh and without expectations, I found it to be a very professional job.  It sounded more like a polished show with a support staff going out to thousands rather than a "hobby" cast going out to dozens.  Even the bit at the end, where the outro music ended before the show did, seemed charming rather than bumbling.

I fully expect your success to grow to the point where I will be able to say, "That show has really gone downhill since it got popular."

[eddie dean]

Speaking as a newbie and thus coming into it fresh and without expectations, I found it to be a very professional job.  It sounded more like a polished show with a support staff going out to thousands rather than a "hobby" cast going out to dozens.  Even the bit at the end, where the outro music ended before the show did, seemed charming rather than bumbling.

I fully expect your success to grow to the point where I will be able to say, "That show has really gone downhill since it got popular."

[Yorkshire pud]

Speaking as a newbie and thus coming into it fresh and without expectations, I found it to be a very professional job.  It sounded more like a polished show with a support staff going out to thousands rather than a "hobby" cast going out to dozens.  Even the bit at the end, where the outro music ended before the show did, seemed charming rather than bumbling.

I fully expect your success to grow to the point where I will be able to say, "That show has really gone downhill since it got popular."

Oh don't hold your breath on that......  :...Be afraid, be very afraid.

[steelbot]

Well, sorry I missed the live show this week guys, I'm in stitches with the Falkie call.... Very entertaining!! 



OVER

[steelbot]

FIX SPELLING! HOw Dare u! - YOU want to control thought next? - what are you wanting to fix our 6 grade egnlish ?  It's not YOUR place! stay in Australia, and speak your Old Englishe English!



ok - #Jazmunda4Bellgab-MOdrerator     

[jazmunda]

FIX SPELLING! HOw Dare u! - YOU want to control thought next? - what are you wanting to fix our 6 grade egnlish ?  It's not YOUR place! stay in Australia, and speak your Old Englishe English!



ok - #Jazmunda4Bellgab-MOdrerator     

If I was a moderator I would so ban your ass and then fix the spelling in all your posts.

[steelbot]

If I was a moderator I would so ban your ass and then fix the spelling in all your posts.

Oh i'd be back as BotSTeel or StealBot, or BealSTot or shit who knows, oh well in a perfect world I'd rule everyone's thoughts except for those deemed worthy, and the use of proper vernacular would be a must!

PS*EDIT - did you smoke that dube yet? my spelling mistakes are THC Enhanced L33t $peak or whatever the kids are calling it nowadays!

[jazmunda]

Oh i'd be back as BotSTeel or StealBot, or BealSTot or shit who knows, oh well in a perfect world I'd rule everyone's thoughts except for those deemed worthy, and the use of proper vernacular would be a must!

PS*EDIT - did you smoke that dube yet? my spelling mistakes are THC Enhanced L33t $peak or whatever the kids are calling it nowadays!

Not yet. I'm a little nervous. I feel like a teenager. 2 years out of the game has turned me into a pussy. I don't know why. I toked almost daily for 20 years before that. Guess I don't want to fall off the wagon.

[Yorkshire pud]

Oh i'd be back as BotSTeel or StealBot, or BealSTot or shit who knows, oh well in a perfect world I'd rule everyone's thoughts except for those deemed worthy, and the use of proper vernacular would be a must!

There's no need for bad language.. Be off with you...go...I've said it before, Jaz can't help it, He's Australian. Won't you people just stop goading him? Just because he has strange and unusual habits doesn't make him a bad man. (Well okay, some of them do, but not all)

[steelbot]

Not yet. I'm a little nervous. I feel like a teenager. 2 years out of the game has turned me into a pussy. I don't know why. I toked almost daily for 20 years before that. Guess I don't want to fall off the wagon.

Awe, now see, just get the get the wifey and have a romantic evening  :, get a little stoned.  It's not like it's a falling off the wagon sorta thing, nor is it like someone busted out a RAIL or something, it's Pot man! I'm sure your wife won't tell anyone lol 

[steelbot]

There's no need for bad language.. Be off with you...go...I've said it before, Jaz can't help it, He's Australian. Won't you people just stop goading him? Just because he has strange and unusual habits doesn't make him a bad man. (Well okay, some of them do, but not all)

OH FINE! - is this where I storm out the door and quit bellgab 

If JAZ has his way we'll all end up like this poor guy -


I won't let this stand any longer!

[onan]

OH FINE! - is this where I storm out the door and quit bellgab 

NO! This is where you get everyone's IP address and hunt them.

[steelbot]

NO! This is where you get everyone's IP address and hunt them.

I've already got em!  I was G-14 classified in my previous NS...errr USAF career.  So infer from that what you must, but the ways of the force come naturally to some of us!

[PB the Deplorable]

... Guess I don't want to fall off the wagon.

It doesn't count when you're on vacation...

[maureen]

Not yet. I'm a little nervous. I feel like a teenager. 2 years out of the game has turned me into a pussy. I don't know why. I toked almost daily for 20 years before that. Guess I don't want to fall off the wagon.

a LITTLE of what you fancy does you good! 

[aldousburbank]

Not yet. I'm a little nervous. I feel like a teenager. 2 years out of the game has turned me into a pussy. I don't know why. I toked almost daily for 20 years before that. Guess I don't want to fall off the wagon.

It's called getting back on the wagon and having a great ride. Gittye up!

[Tarbaby]

Yeah, when you guys are up to episode 354 this episode will be looked back upon as a classic golden oldie.

[jazmunda]

Yeah, when you guys are up to episode 354 this episode will be looked back upon as a classic golden oldie.

Nowhere in Time.