03-17-2006, 10:02 PM
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BigBlueBall IM Podcast #001
We've launched a brand-spanking new podcast just for you IM fans (and a few freaks) who can't get enough of that IM stuff.
Links
 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
- How did we come up with the name "BigBlueBall?"
- IM News
- Chat with the Windows Live Messenger developers
- Connecting (and disconnecting) Google Talk with AIM, Yahoo!, MSN Messenger
- Google Chat "secret emoticons." In addition to the standard emoticons, you can also create a devil or a "wince."
Devil: }:-)
Wince: >.< - IM Market Share
- Rant of the Week
Shifter shares his rant on the new USB product: ThoughtSafe - The BigBlue Crew
An overview of how the staff at BigBlueBall is organized with Team Leaders, Advisors and Mentors. - Spike's overview of the forum reputation system
- Next Podcast:
- Multi-network instant messengers
- Logging AIM chats
Thanks 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 the BigBlue Crew -- our tireless staff who pulls together ideas and prods me to stumble forward.
And thanks to all of you listeners for your support and encouragement. We want your feedback! Leave us a comment or a voicemail, and be sure to subscribe to the BigBlueBall Instant Messaging Podcast!
Last edited by Jeff : 03-22-2006 at 10:31 AM.
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03-18-2006, 12:26 AM
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I'm very impressed with this podcast. Honestly I didn't know what to think...what could you possibly talk about for instant messaging? but you all pulled through and I look forward to future podcasts. Very informative and very clear. For some reason though when shifter spoke there was a lil hissing noise in the back. Not a big deal really but just noticing. I also love the little intro/ending music, really catchy. Good job on not sounding serious. Good humor definitely makes it worth listening to even more. Keep up the great work!
P.S. You all have great radio voices, especially you Jeff. I felt like I was tuning into an actual radio station (which I suppose is the whole point of a podcast...heh)
Last edited by MiamiGuy : 03-18-2006 at 12:29 AM.
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03-18-2006, 02:15 AM
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just got done listening and i must admit i really thought it was great.
you should do a weirdest screenname segment
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03-18-2006, 03:40 AM
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Location: Rochester, Minnesota, USA.
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*cackles like mad* I have to admit I couldn't stop giggling once the music came on and was lingering for however long. Very groovy.
"Will my mom be embarased if I've been there?" *laughs* That's great.
And no kidding, Jeff, you have a radiofriendly voice, it's insane! And Marcus... *giggle* Yeah good rant *wink* From the rant mistress of death and destruction. And I have to agree with you guys on that one.
Jake, great overview, very clear, well done. Heh, I never would've fit your voice to your picture though *cackles*
Marvellous first podcast, folks. Well done.
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03-18-2006, 04:30 AM
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Hey guys great job, well done. 
I found it really informative, spikes explanation will really make the reputation points alot more clearer for the members.
Your accents made me giggle a bit, the way Jeff pronounces beta as bata 
Anyway as I said, well done and a great start, looking forward to future bbb podcasts!
"Take my advise and never drink water...I've seen what it does to the bottom of boats".
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03-18-2006, 11:48 AM
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Heh, what a great podcast. Glad to be a part of it, too (Yeah, Sami, people tell me I have a very different voice).
By the way, if you're wondering how to subscribe to this in iTunes, simply go to Advanced > Subscribe to Podcast, and enter this in:
http://www.bigblueball.com/podcast/bbb-podcast.xml
Great job, everyone! I can't wait for #002! |
03-18-2006, 12:43 PM
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i subscribed to it with my psp
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03-18-2006, 12:57 PM
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Jeff, you have an awesome broadcasting voice. I have never heard your voice until now. Anyway, this is a really great podcast, I was surprised when I first heard about it. Good job, guys!
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03-18-2006, 01:03 PM
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Great stuff, Jeff! Not quite as much fun as sharing a beer with ya, but comes in a close second. Definitely looking forward to future podcasts - as others have said, you've got a great radio-voice. Best wishes, and a nod of the head to your selection of intro/outro music.
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03-18-2006, 01:09 PM
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Awesome launch Jeff and all! I guess I'll nitpick here a bit, Shifter's just sounded weird becuase the quality of Jeff's recording is amazing, then Shifter's isn't as quite up to par with Jeff's, makes it sound worse than it really is. It all sounds great though! Beautiful for a launch. I agree with most, Jeff = Radio annoucer and Jake's voice doesn't fit his picture! I love the music to, nice job there Brian!
*goes to subscribe in iTunes*
previously ShadowdogMU
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