The indefatigable Michelle Malkin and crew (including Allah and JunkyardBlog’s Bryan Preston) have launched what they are calling “the world’s first full-service conservative Internet broadcast network.”
Check it out here.
Question: would any of you be interested in a protein wisdom podcast? How about a video report in the format of Michelle’s new “Vent”? (abeit with an R-rating and lots of visual evidence of liquor abuse?)
Or would my nasally voice (I blame the Likudnik lobby for controlling the world’s bass) put you off too much?
…tumbleweed bounces by…
I like reading the blogs etc. instead of listening to radio/TV or the internet versions of those because the blogs (written words) allow for a more comprehensive feedback and discussion of the topic.
A video or radio show does not have that aspect or if it tries it only has time for a very limited feedback/discussion because only a few callers can be put on air. A blog can have the discussion go on and on and on as long as the people discussing the topic are interested in responding.
Blogs have the advantage of having all the past comments stored in such a format where one can just scroll up to review what was said or presented. Video and radio do not have that easy to search format. Even if they do have that search, scanning a series of comments is much easier & shorter than listening or watching a radio/TV clip.
So no I won’t be watching/listening to much if any of the various podcasts or whatever. Sounds like it has the potential to simply become another medium for an analog clueless/partisan MSM to develop.
I’m assuming there will be a Soul Train-style segment featuring the hottest armadillo dance cuts…?
But doesn’t full-frontal uterus-theft require an NC-17 in this Religious Right-imposed dark age?
How about a podcast with you and the ghost of Hunter S. Thompson? Y’know, for balance.
But really, I would like to see an R-rated PW podcast (video, not so much) with you debating Lefty and Social Con bloggers. Maybe mix in some original segments from bloggers that can speak well.
Well, the podcast / video wouldn’t replace the written aspect of my blog—just augment it.
But I’m going to mark This&That down as a “no”—and LagunaDave as an undecided (in lieu of more information on the content. Perhaps this calls for a pilot episode?)
Not an auspicious beginning for the pro-multimedia side…
Thanks for the plug, JG. Put me down as a strong yes for both.
A ‘Film Time with Jeff’ segment would be nice and possibly useful.
For example, you could do video field trips to BlockBuster and Circuit City to scout out deals in the Bargain Bin.
A “Satchel’s Pick of the Week’ wherein the kid is turned loose on Goldstein DVD shelves and hands Daddy a film chosen at random which dad then reviews. Could be “Red Shoe Diaries” could be “RAN” – would be entertaining.
Basically, nobody’s doing the ‘Film Review’ schtick in the conservative punditocracy – so you’ve got yourself an in.
If you’re thinking more “A Classical Liberal Looks Askance at Trends and Events”, then you’re screwed.
There’s a bajillion of those types around.
Though – you could mix old/new media and new/new media by doing a recurring segment called “IM Special” – where the camera’s pointed over your shoulder and watches the screen as you sit at the computer and IM famous bloggers.
or read blogposts by other bloggers in funny voices:
Oliver Willis as read by Rex Harrison –
Amanda Marcotte and Jesse Taylor as read by Waylon and Madame.
et cetera.
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If they’ll let Jeff be Jeff, then I’m all for it. It’d be a blast. If they’re going to get uptight like Righttalk did, then no.
TW: provided you have creative control assurances, I’d say go for it.
Jeff, I speak for everyone to the left of Hitler: Keep your NeoConnery off of my IPod.*
*Unless you have a ‘Dillo Cam plus do a Homos-Under-the-Stairs expose…then I might relent.
This&That hit all the high points. One of the main benefits of the podcast though is the inflection of voice that the written word lacks.
Ultimately the difference between a podcast and a blog is the same as a housedog or a housecat. The dog requires much more attention than the cat (daily walking, bi-daily bathroom break, feed only once a day). You can take a two-week vacation at the drop of a hat if you have a housecat.
Personally, I am more inclined to scan a blog at work than listening to a pod-cast. I’m guessing most of your daytime crowd is much the same. It’s difficult to screw off at work inconspicuously.
If it is something that you want to do, then just do it. I’m sure it would be a success.
Done. Sign me up for six dozen.
Plus, you can introduce the “Protein Wisdom Rating System” (for movies and Angry Left blogposts). Instead of one or two “thumbs up”, you can use a different finger.
Although personally I think an interview format – with dead people, fictional characters, Anna Nicole Smith (OK, she’s already covered by the first two categories), your eyeglasses, meds, etc – has more entertainment potential.
As long as you and the rimless glasses keep your clothes on, count me in.
Awright! FINALLY a venue for “Enter the ‘Dillo” to play in.
Just so Jeff doesn’t narrate. That nasally voice…
SB: from
hell’s heart I stab at thee.
Yes, a podcast would be a pretty good idea. I’d view it.
”Heinrich Rudolf Hertz (February 22, 1857 – January 1, 1894), was the German physicist for whom the hertz, the SI unit of frequency, is named. In 1888, he was the first to demonstrate the existence of electromagnetic radiation by building apparatus to produce radio waves.
Hertz was born in Hamburg, Germany, to Gustav Ferdinand Hertz, who’s father converted from Judaism…..”
All your bass are belong to us, bubbeleh.
I enjoyed watching MM’s vent. I’m sure you could do a good video too, Goldstein. Looks like a lot of work though.
I like video better than podcasts.
If it’s just you reading your blog, then I agree with This&That – I never seem to have time for podcasts anyway.
However, if it is an opportunity to break out, go mobile, and open new territories, then by all means take a shot.
I suppose this is a no vote, but I do want to say thanks and mention how much I appreciate your efforts on the blog.
I’m thinking that technology might be the answer to the nasally voice problem. Maybe you can find an audio-savvy blogger (G…. R…….) to help put together a virtual bass for you.
And, you can maybe go Hilzik one better by crafting a stable of different voices you can use to pretend like you’re having conversations…with particularly grating voices that you can use to present the views of certain commenters who are best left nameless for fear that they’ll start posting to this thread.
So put me down as a yes, if you can disguise the nasally voice.
Jeff–
The podcast sounds like a good idea, but I’m with the guy above. You could do a videocast with sock puppets. If the name’s not taken, I suggest Nippleodeon.
Put me down for a definite yes, whether podcast or videocast.
Meanwhile, though, I wish someone would parody the LA Times op-ed asking for Cheney’s resignation, and generally offering other solicitous advice to the President:
http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/editorials/la-ed-bush23apr23,0,6899990.story?coll=la-news-comment-editorials
Perhaps you could demonstrate just how you think OBL ought to shake up his staff, and why.
Dude, have Elmer Fudd read your blog!
As interesting as all these suggestions are, don’t feel roped into doing all these other people’s schtick. If they want all these things, let them do them.
If you’re going to podcast, do it for yourself. Like blogging, if you aren’t writing (1) what you want, (2) how you want, and (3) about what you want, it’s just a job.
Now, I read your question as a simple request for interested parties rather than a suggestion box. It kinda bothers me that everyone piped up and said “DANCE, MONKEY!” or rather “DANCE to our tune, MONKEY!”
All that said, I don’t listen to many podcasts; I’m just not in a position to listen during the day and am usually to tired at night. I would make an exception for you, and listen on the weekend (provided I remembered that new ‘cast was available).
Jeff, a podcast would be terrific. I doubt that you would just read sit there reading your blog (blogs for the blind!). Whatever you come up with (interview with your Apple, movie reviews) I’m sure it will be worth a listen, especially at a time of my convenience; which is the best part about podcasts.
Dear Gabriel–
Jeff doesn’t generally do what anyone asks, anyhow, is my feeling. We aren’t seriously asking him to do a podcast our way–or at least in my case, we’re not: we’re just being FUNNY, okay? Geez! Mr. Serious!
Highly interested, Jeff!
No, no! A thousand times no!
Go into the video and audio business, and you become a third tier entity behind talk radio and tv.
This blog is too important to have effort stolen away by video/audio casts.
A question about the podcast:
If you happen to land Muhammed for a 2-minute opinion segement, will you be blacking out his face?
Take your time.
“Which Muhammad?” he asked suspiciously. “There’s about a half-billon of ‘em, y’know.”
I’m down with multi-media Jeff.
I’m with Gabriel.
If you don’t feel like doing a personal interest story about the lady who can hang glazed Krispy Kremes from both teats – then don’t.
Which Muhammad?
Ya know. The one whose head looks like one of those cartoon bombs.
Do it Rockapella
You’ve got my vote. Your public has been clamoring for this ever since the Citizen Journalist Report went off the air. This time you can do it uncensored. You could call it Citizen Journalists Gone Wild!
TW: girls, I shit you not.
Sorry, Dan. My funny circuit seems to be out of wack today.
please, more jeff, in alternative media.
mebbe you could lure Allah and Bryan into your podcasts, and then i wouldn’t have to listen at all to the bigmouth, kneejerk reactionary, talentless malkin.
she grates on me like brit’ney spears.
I say do it Jeff. Only of course if you do MAX HEADROOM style
You could do an Ayn Rand bit, you know, like a coked up Joan Crawford.
Oh, and Bumperstickerist, you’re like, a media genius or something.
Don’t discount the Krispy Kreme lady as a ratings booster.
Of course, it’s always your choice.
I’ll give it a yes, yes and, since Verc has dibs on the “obligatory ignore acthole” commentary, I’ll commit to an unrelenting ”Oh Christ, here we go again! Who asked you?” format.
Y’all have to admit … our boy’s got las pelotas de acero.
Hey, I’m local. We could do a video half-hour of me wittily castigating you for being a Christ-denying pseudocon, while you ask pointed questions about when was the last time I was in a church and whether this is a genuine photo of me meeting “Candy” at the King’s Inn on Colfax.
Jeff,
Should a creative artist like you try a new medium? Yes, of course. I look forward to the visual insanity.
HCT
Jeff,
That was “insanity” in the good sense.
I have to go out and return a couple of videos. Can I pick anything up for you along the way?
HCT
Q: What do you get when you cross Jeff with an armadillo?
A: A peccadillo!
Get it? Pecca-d . . . oh, never mind.
How about something for the ladies?
Ever since you promised us pictures of your junk, we’ve been waiting patiently. So I propose a Pudcast. A Punditrity of the Penis, if you will.
Jeff, dude, you waited 25 minutes before posting this comment.
Some of us loyal readers would keel over dead if one of our posts got a comment within 25 hours.
Or you could have David Prowse dub your lines.
Since I doubt James Earl Jones is available…
MayBee–
I was going to say that I saw an outfit called puppetry of the p*nis in Ediburgh at the Fringe Festival about 5 years ago, but when I tried to post the link, I got a message that they were “blacklisted.” Anyway, they’re easy enough to look up online, and they might make fine guests for one of Jeff’s podcasts.
But how does it stand up to, say, Naked News?
i vote for podcasts! probably just the non-pharmacologic sleep aid i need.
Do it! Hire actors if necessary for your stable of characters.
(Let me know if you’re auditioning for Shannon Tweed.)
Sorry, I’m in a hurry…
What I meant was, if you are holding auditions for the Shannon Tweed character.
I think a podcast with something other than news is a great idea–so just go for it, with all the looniness!
Dan Collins- I saw it on HBO! Amazing, isn’t it– the hotdog, the burger complete with the sesame seed bun, et al.
Imagine using one’s parts to make Howard Dean come alive.
Truly Jeff, I think you should do a podcast. Your twist on things would be genius. (although if you ignore some aspects of my advice, I understand).
me? no.
nope.
i’m not hearing the nasally-ness. oh well. listening requires too much of my attention at one time….. and i’d feel guilty about missing anything you did.
>Imagine using one’s parts to make Howard Dean come alive.<
Ewwww. Sounds Frankensteiny.
Yes to both, assuming you can somehow find the time … and welcome back, Allah!
I think a podcast would be a great idea, if not funny. I mean, God knows the world could use a little more funny.
That, and we could make fun of your nasally voice!
I could see a protein wisdom video feature being really funny.