BigBlueBall IM Podcast #002

[Jeff]

Our second podcast is out!

Links

• BigBlueBall Instant Messaging Podcast Feed
• BBB IM Show #002

You can now find us in the iTunes podcast directory. The easiest way is to fire up the iTunes Music Store and do a search for 'bigblueball'.

Show Notes

• Windows Live Messenger beta now open -- get it here
• Yahoo! Messenger expands PC-to-Phone calling to the U.S.
• Google Talk beta adds buddy icons
• Tip-of-the-Week: Logging chats in AIM
• Featured Discussion: Multi-network instant messengers
  • Windows
    • Trillian
    • Gaim
  • Mac
    • Adium
    • Fire
  • Web-based
    • Meebo
    • eMessenger
• BigBlueBall "iPod April" Giveaway

Thanks again to Brian Weidemann for providing the music for our podcast. You can hear more of his music or buy a CD (hint-hint) at http://www.worldbri.com/

Thanks also to EagleKiwi for co-hosting this week's podcast, Tigerblade for his overview of AIM chat logging, and Paul Connolly for editing the musical bits.

[MrEggsalad]

Hey! I thought the part about Google Talk rocked, because of me finding it obviously . Ok, but seriously, I liked it. The part about Yahoo PC-Phone thing was a little long, and I found the entire podcast just a bit too long. However, I did like the discussions, and great job Eagle_Kiwi! And Jeff, giving a breif discussion of the multi-network IMs that was pretty good. I have to say, overall, I liked many parts, but a little long, and honestly, some parts parts bored me. (like the Yahoo PC-Phone and towards the end of the multi-network IM's stuff)

[sarahtowny]

hey well done again lads, but I have to say it was very long I listened to so much and will listen to the rest later, but that's the good thing about podcasts!

[DragonSlayerz]

Oh Yea! How I can't wait to get that Ipod.

[Tigerblade]

sounds decent... i was surprised to hear my own voice though (weird sensation). i thought the whole thing was a decent length, 20 minutes is far from being "long" - some podcasts i've listened to have gone 2+ hours. i'll admit, i did start to zone out during parts, mostly because it was just on stuff that doesn't really apply to me (the WLM discussion - it was good and informative, but i dont use it, so it didn't matter).
that really can't be avoided at all though, so it's not really anything to worry about.

i am curious though... what was going on that was causing the occasional buzzing noise? sounded like something with Ian's connection, maybe?

all in all, good stuff.

[Eagle_Kiwi]

Hi Tom.
Glad u asked!
The buzz is the sound card in my cheap laptop, that picks up internal interference, especially when the fan runs.
It's not too bad behind voice, and most times I muted my Skype when not talking - but sometimes I forgot!
Not ideal, but that was all that was available at short notice.

I agree the whole format seems a little bit long/boring perhaps - perhaps needs more short music bursts, and more different voices. (nudge, nudge, all )

[Tigerblade]

Originally Posted by Eagle_Kiwi

I agree the whole format seems a little bit long/boring perhaps - perhaps needs more short music bursts, and more different voices. (nudge, nudge, all )

bah. i dont think it's too long, i think it just needs more people, like you said. the best podcasts, meaning the easiest ones to listen to, are the ones where it's more like a radio show with multiple people talking back and forth.

i should be available for the next one if you wish... just let me know what topics and what time.

[Spike]

The length was good, considering, like Tigerblade said, some podcasts can get up to 2 hours in length. If anything, I'd like to see this one get a little longer.

Great co-hosting job, Ian! Aside from the occasional buzzing noise (it really sounded like an old ribbon printer to me ), you did an excellent job.

I actually would prefer if they were about 15 minutes. Honestly those podcasts that go up to 2 hours is because they must have a lot to say about different topics, but when it's just about instant messaging...it's a bit boring to go for too long. The voices here are great but it's still missing the IT factor. I don't know what it is and I can't quite put my finger on it. As for more voices, yeah that would be interesting, but I know a particular podcast from another site I visit with just two people, a guy and girl, and they go on for about 50 minutes and I don't get tired of it. Then again the girl has a cute voice and always does funny noises so it's appealing...haha. No I'm not saying we need that here but I dno...hmm...just something is missing I think.

*shrugs* Either way a good effort aside from the "buzzing" which to me sounded like a car horn really. heh

[RabidKitten]

Heheheh, Ian do people really pronounce that incorrectly!?! I grew up with a fellah named Ian...great guy. Always loved the name.

Anyway, it was great to hear some friendly banter going on between a couple folks! Great great to hear. Really it's taking leaps and bounds the way it's sounding.

I noticed the buzzing, but really only when it stopped. Otherwise, it didn't sound bad other than a bit of hallowness, but really, the accent made up for it *giggles like a little school girl*

I'm actually listening to it as I type so I can give feedback as I think of it *chuckles* Oh my gosh, is there a vaccume? Sorry, new buzzing sound, hehehe. But really I think it gives a great...kind of casual and more interesting vibe with two people talking. Almost like a radio station interview *chuckles*

*still giggling at some of the different terms* Like how you say "ring" instead of "call". I'm such a nut sometimes, but it gives me a bit of a chuckle.

*perks a grin* Tom! Could you try and sound a bit more bored? *giggle* But I loved the intro music. Great to see a bit of a 'vacation' from all the talk talk talk.

*tilt* What happened to Ian? I thought he was co hosting? Did he get lost? Was he in the bathroom? Oh wait there he is! Nevermind, I thought he was getting a bit lost in the mass of Jeffster, heheh.

It tells you how far away they are!?!? Stalkers R Us. *blink* My goodness.
"Get out of the house! The IM is coming from -inside- the house"
In theaters this summer.

It is a pain to have to keep the other messengers on your computer when you have trillian...it really really irritates me at times. Though I prefer using trillian since I only need to revert back every so often. It's worth it in my opinion, at least for my uses.

"Tell your friends about BigBlueBall" <---SHAMELESS PLUG TIME! Must be wrapping up *wink* heheheheh.

It was great to hear other voices, a bit of a chop up of the monotony. It's growing by leaps and bounds *wink*

And yes yes, I should be available for the next podcast since a certain sweetheart helped me on the whole "I dun have a mic...I suck" ordeal. *wink*

So...yeah okay *drifts off*