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[Photo courtesy Jack McDowell. Copyright 2005. All rights reserved.] When I kicked off Radio Whisky 18 months ago, I didn't know a lot about podcasting, or even exactly what I wanted to do with this particular podcast. But hey -- I've never let that stop me before. After more than 50 shows, I'm thinking maybe it's time to play with the format and the content a little bit. Maybe stretch what we're doing here; maybe take it in some new directions. Hey, this is just for fun anyway. I think all I've scored so far off this podcast are a few new friends, a bit of publicity, and a case of Jones root beer. Not bad, mind you -- it's more than I ever expected. But in the spirit of fun, I'd like to try some different things for awhile. I hope you'll like it. I'd love to know if you do -- and even if you don't. Drop me a line sometime at radiowhisky@mac.com -- and to make sure it gets to me, make sure you spell whisky WITHOUT the e, in the Scottish tradition. We'll make sure we make a nod to whisky every time. But think of this more as a "conversation over a glass" -- the sort of freewheeling interplay that might be inspired over a fine glass of single malt. 21 August 2006 As you've probably noticed by now, I've launched Radio Comet -- my podcast of stories designed for older kids. Check it out sometime by selecting the link at the bottom of this page or by visiting: http://www.radiocomet.com 15 June 2005 If you are what you eat (and drink), I'm already much formed from the waters of Scotland. (I've even indulged in an occasional haggis as well...if you can call it an indulgence...) As this site grows, I'll have more intelligent things to add here about life, the universe, and everything (with apologies to Douglas Adams). But until then, let me know what you'd like to see featured. Just click on "Send me a message" below, and be sure to tell me your favorite brand of whisky! Tony Dirksen Curious how I create these shows and podcasts? Here's my step-by-step process: 1. I write the show, and record it on my Sony UX-50 Palm device 2. Transfer the file from the memory stick into the Mac 3. Using Quicktime, export the file from the 4 mHz WAV file created by the Sony into the 44 mHz file that Garageband requires. 4. Open an existing show under Garageband, and use the existing show as a template for the new one. 5. Replace the spoken word track with the new dialog, and move the music intro/closes around so that they line up properly. 6. Save the Garageband file under a different name. 7. Export the Garageband file into iTunes. 8. Convert the resulting AIFF file into a 64 kbps MP3 file; delete the AIFF file (since I don't need it anymore) 9. Go into the folder and copy the MP3 file to my desktop, and rename it as I want it to appear. 10. Open the iDisc, and add the file to my Public folder. 11. Open the Homepage editor, and make changes on the home page and on the individual episode page to post it on the website. 12. Open iBlog, use a previous show as a template, and create a new one with the new MP3 file. 13. Preview & Publish the podcast using iBlog. 14. Check under Apple Safari that the website and podcast were both updated properly. 15. Check under Newsfire that the podcast is downloading properly. And finally, 16. Pour myself a dram, celebrate, and listen to the whole episode (which, believe it or not, I may not have done as yet!). If it sounds lousy, it's back to step 1! |
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