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I know we attempted a podcast like 2 years ago, and it was a fun time, but it never really took off.

So here I am proposing a second attempt at the GT podcast.

This time with a somewhat different format, and concept.

The podcast would be more of a roundtable discussion this time around. It would feature a singular host (and right now, and he has agreed I'm leaning towards KeatonMr) who would have a panel of "Experts" each week depending on the topic.

On that subject, the topic would also change from week to week. Since GT isn't primarily a gaming forum anymore, I think it would be best for the podcast to reflect that. So one week could be games, another movies, and then comics or we could have one focused on any events going on at the forums.

So this is a general interest thread. To see who would want to partake, if they have any suggestions for topics, who has experience with producing a podcast.

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Just to keep better track of scheduling

June 27th- Toy Story 3
July4th- The Last Airbender?
July 11th- FMA: Brotherhood
July 18th- TBD
July 25th- TBD
Aug 1st- TBD
August 8th- StarCraft 2 (?)
August 15th/22nd- Scott Pilgrim vs The World (don't know how many people will see opening weekend)
August 29th- Summer Movie Review/Wrap-Up
Sept 3rd- Fall Movie Preview
Sept 10th- Metroid: Other M
Sept- Resident Evil: Afterlife
Sept- Halo Reach

Feel free to drop any ideas for those slots.

Episode on movie bad-asses.

An episode focused on toys. The type of toys you grew up playing with. If you still buy em and the likes.
An episode on computers, like what was your first PC and all that fun stuff.
Cartoons (Well several episodes, wanna do one focused on comic book cartoons, video game cartoons, and general cartoons)
Gadgets and gizmos, devices that have caught your eye or that you own or want.

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I'm in. I'm definitely in.

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Yeah, I'm totally down to participate. I tried to get a podcast off the ground once over at the IGN boards, but it crashed and burned pretty hard. The hardest part is getting everyone together. If we can manage that we'll be fine.

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The only thing is I probably need to get a better headset or something. The only thing I have with a microphone is my netbook and a far inferior beta version of Skype 2.0 for Linux.

It needs to die a little bit.

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Hey everyone. Thought I'd post here since I'm the potential host. I plan on starting my own podcast, potentially as soon as Wednesday, on my blog. So anyone hesitant can check that out. Just a warning, it will pretty much be a video I record with my webcam and not much more haha. That's kind of what I came here to say though. For this to work we need someone who is good at video editing. At least, if we want to make it seem a little more legitimate.

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I thought this was a Skype voice conference thing?

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I'm under the impression that this will be an audio podcast as well. Since it is simpler to get going and the likes.

Speaking of

http://www.how-to-podcast-tutorial.c...g-software.htm

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Haha, wait, I think we all have different interpretations of what is going to happen here. I was thinking a group Skype chat that would be recorded, edited, and turned into a podcast

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Yeah that is what I had in mind, but a Skype audio chat, not a video chat, not even sure how that would work. The work alone would be a pain in the arse.

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I will contribute.

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If I could get my mic working I would be down

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I would be interested, although I work strange hours now so my availability might be limited. I feel now that I have a PS3 AND a WII I might be able to contribute more to the conversations

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Well it's not like the podcasts stuck to one simple form of discussion. But we should get started on this soon! I'm excited.

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From how Babs described it to me it appears there will be rotating guests depending on their field of expertise/interest with Keatonmr as the stationary host.

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Yeah that's how it sounded to me as well.

Anyhow, I guess for the first round, we can try...

Well guess we need a topic for the first podcast. Any takers?

~Edit~

It doesn't have to follow this format, but it could be a three part podcast

Part 1: On the Rocks
Basically the Whatcha been Playing/Reading/Watching Segment of the show
It could be topical or just what's going on with the guest of the week.

Part 2: Survey Says
Would be the Segment of the Week. So a roundtable discussion on a singular subject. A game, a comic series, a movie, TV show

PArt 3: What's On Tap
A look ahead at next week. What movies are coming out u wanna see, if there's any big events like a Con or e3, games/dvds/blu-rays /comics coming out. Etc

I mean it doesn't need to follow this format, just an idea

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I like it! It keeps a structure to the podcast while keeping it open for any new ideas or topics, and since there's always something new when you're coverings many types of media like games, books, comics, and movies.

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So segment ideas I came up with talking to Babs:

Given the insulting from our last endeavor I propose a segment called Angry Drunk where the edited out tasteless comments and namecalling which are bound to happen are thrown together and tacked on as a closer to the show.

Or since so many of you are fond of making drunk threads we could have a call in line where you ramble off your insane drunken slurs for the Angry Drunk section.

Or it could be Prof S's segment...I kid I kid.

And then there is the name. Don't want to use "GameTavern" since won't really be the focus. Babs wants something with "With A Twist." There was also "Hair of the Dog, Eye of the Newt" and "Hair of the Dog, Eye of the Tiger" but those sound like Kung Fu movies.


Thought "With a Twist" could be a segment where someone delves into something to talk about and then ask what the twist is. 9 times out of 10 it'll be stupid or an insult.
"And that's how you create your own subatomic particle accelerator."
"And what's the twist?"
"Your mother's a whore."
"Goodnight everybody."


Tried using a band name generator and got:
* Tavern Of The Spinning Drip
* Tavern Of The Forum Morality
* Villain Tavern And The Moon
* Tavern Of The Elusive Cocoa
* Sensual Tavern
* Tavern Android Of The Radiant Flaw
* Intelligent With A Twist And The Tendency
* With A Twist Under Empty
* With A Twist Retention
* With A Twist Of The Colon (ouch)
* Tavern Schwank
* Premature Tavern Of The Bending Pinky
* Tavern Primate And The Florida
* Tavern Project Of The Backroom Nostalgia
* Lunch Of The Tavern Confusion
* First Class Tavern Of The Double Ostrich
* Twist Cork And The Clever Addiction
* Loud Twist And The Veggie Tomato
* Twist Creme Of The Jaded Muffin
* Twist Liquid And The Pubic Junkee

5 O'Clock Podcast, because it's 5 o'clock somewhere.

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I usually suggest porn but how do you do that over a podcast? :ohreilly:

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I like "Loud Twist And The Veggie Tomato", or just "With a twist" works.

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I actually like the name, "Just with A Twist"

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A titty twist. There we go, we can tie my pr0n into the title. Brilliant.

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None of the names are clicking for me personally. I'm not gonna be the one naysayer though, if the majority want the podcast to be named something, I'll go with it haha. Yay democracy! Anyways, I really like the 3 segments listed and think they are all great ideas. Question, how many people do you think we should have on the podcast at once?

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Three on average. No more than five at a time.

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Okay so we still don't have a topic for the first podcast, which is always a good start, but was thinking if you folks wanted to try and record tomorrow or Friday night.

I think we can do 4 for the first podcast so Keaton, and I guess 3 people. It would be a basic introduction to the podcast and what we hope to accomplish. I guess segment 2 and 3 could be what's going on and what's going to happen next week.

Just an idea. Not around much this weekend so wanted to throw it out there.

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I'm down if you guys are. I should be able to contribute as long as I get a headset or a mic. Getting a new laptop tomorrow and I don't know if it has a built-in webcam or microphone.

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I'm also in the "need to get a decent mic first" camp. I have a feeling my laptop's built-in mic won't do the job.

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As long as I have one I'm okay but I've been in need of a good headset for a while since my mom sat on my last good pair. So pissed.

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If you guys are wondering if your sound is good enough or not, try talking to me on Skype and we can figure that out.

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I already have a mic and everything. My voice will sound weird because it's just naturally that way.

To start with, how about a segment about upcoming movies? And how come there are so many mercenary on the run movies all of a sudden? The Losers, The Expendables and The A Team all at once? Seriously?

Also, you could close by endorsing a remixed videogame song that you really like.

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I still haven't found my mic.

Truth be told, I haven't started looking.
So, there's that.

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I'll be a guest whenever. I'm actually working on an audio documentary right now for one of my classes. Checked out this kick ass digital recorder from the library. Editing will be a pain, though.

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I got a new laptop and I'm gonna assume the built-in mic will be decent enough.

Either way I still plan to get a headset

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I'll join in during the summer (5 weeks). Look at it as motivation to keep this thing going for a while.

Also, I think we should provide traffic and weather updates.

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Some feedback as always

http://www.mediafire.com/?myimzojz2mn
Theme 1

http://www.mediafire.com/?jndjjxotz5y
Theme 2

Just something my friend put together for me. Curious what others had in mind, to see if can craft a theme that is fitting.

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I like the very beginning of the first and the bit with dings but I like the 2nd as a whole better. I can imagine that one fading out into the beginning of the show.

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I like the first one

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I could partake in some podcasting action I suppose. Get a little of that gay opinion up in dis bitch.

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didnt really wanna read through all 3 pages of this thread to see where we stand on it, but i'm definitely interested on being on the podcast. i can definitely contribute to the games and movies discussion panels

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I like the first one as well.

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Had a couple minutes to kill. Possible mascot? The Disgruntled Barkeep!

...or not.