Comments on: Podshow, Mevio, Fuckyouvio

By: Valerie

Valerie — Sun, 04 May 2008 05:14:00 +0000

I’m pretty much with Vivian.

Bullshit should be called no matter what “camp” it came from, so fair enough. Also, I’ve never liked Podshow’s site in terms of navigation or accessibility – whatever, I stick to Juice (from the ashes of iPodder).

That said, while even I have spoken about podcasting in terms of pro and non-pro camps, walls between them are useless. If the content is engaging, I don’t care about the camp or what somebody says in a press release (except that maybe someone put out a press release at all). If ads distract me from content, I’ll walk away without offence.

It’s all about content, the humans who create it, and the humans who consume it.

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Sat, 03 May 2008 02:05:27 +0000

[...] Podshow is reinventing itself as Mevio (links not provided since they automatically play music — Ugh!!). Read Bob’s post [...]

By: Dave Brodbeck

Dave Brodbeck — Sat, 03 May 2008 00:57:31 +0000

I find it hard to believe that Broca’s Area fufills a need for anyone, but that is neither here nor there….

I too listen to a lot of indie stuff and a lot of pro stuff. Hell, I listen to 3 or 4 from CNET, and I even support TWIT by giving 2 bucks a month. Of course we can (and perhaps should) have both the indie and pro stuff. That said, the pro stuff I like, and listen to, still involves community (especially Buzz Out Loud) and it umm, feels indie, but is upfront about the fact that it is a money making (or attempted money making) venture. It is all in how it is done, not if money is being made or not, at least to me.

By: Vivian Hingsberg

Vivian Hingsberg — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:19:21 +0000

As an avid podcast listener, but not a podcaster, I feel the need to weigh in. When I look at my personal list of podcast subscriptions I see an equal mix of both “amateur” and “professional” shows. I don’t understand why so many people feel that there is not room for both. So what if some people are looking to make a living by podcasting? Shouldn’t they have that right? And if you podcast purely for the enjoyment, fantastic! But why does it have to be one or the other? Try to remember that podcasting was built by both camps, those who are in it for fun and those who are looking to earn a living. Podshow/Mevio’s contribution is just as important as the thousands of amateur or independent podcasters out there in the world. Personally, I will continue to support programs like Geek Brief TV and the shows of Mark Yoshimoto Nemcoff while still listening to my favourite independent podcasts likely Quirky Nomads, Broca’s Area and the Canadian Podcast Buffet because I enjoy them. Every one of these shows fulfills a different need for me, whether it be entertainment or information or whatever. I don’t see why a podcaster who chooses to sign on with a company like Mevio should be ostracized by the rest of the podcasting community.

By: TimothyPilgrim

TimothyPilgrim — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:49:15 +0000

Looks like Bob’s house is where the party’s at!

I looked at joining the Podshow bandwagon when it was popular, but I’m glad I didn’t. I wanted to retain absolute control over my own content and production. This statement by RB is quite antithetical to the origins of the podcasting movement. Nice to see a range of viewpoints here, but also nice to see many podcasters won’t stand for getting trampled on.

By: Jim Williams

Jim Williams — Thu, 01 May 2008 12:25:53 +0000

It does not help that they also cut podcasters payments by 50%. They do not give a rip about podcasters.

By: Derek K. Miller

Derek K. Miller — Thu, 01 May 2008 06:57:53 +0000

Sounds to me like Podshow tried one business model, it didn’t work, and now they’re trying something else. Which is fine. They’re a business.

When they got started a few years ago, I’d hoped to see some interesting and innovative stuff at the podshow.com site, and some enhancements to the Podsafe Music Network and stuff. Unfortunately that didn’t happen.

I never really looked into the contract controversy and so on, but I got too much of a creepy and secretive vibe to want to get involved. I’m glad I kept podcasting as a fun hobby, instead of trying to quit my day job. I like my day job!

By: Scott Sigler

Scott Sigler — Thu, 01 May 2008 06:34:25 +0000

Say what you want about Adam, but he came here and posted on this blog. He’s trying to engage with the community, even if it’s just to defend his company. He could just sit in an ivory tower and say nothing, as most executives do.

I’m on Podshow/Mevio and I’m having my own issues right now. As a producer for that company, Ron’s comment is odd, at best, highly disturbing, at worst.

By: Bob

Bob — Thu, 01 May 2008 03:40:32 +0000

thanks all so much for your comments, opinions and information, this reads like a podcasting who’s who! Nice to ’see’ some old names again. I take the response to this post as a great sign of the health still in this community.

The ‘old days’ were fun, but the fun’s definitely not over. In fact, I still think it’s getting better.

And do check out the links mentioned in the comments here, some great reading there.

By: Dave Brodbeck

Dave Brodbeck — Thu, 01 May 2008 03:39:17 +0000

Oh, and if that really is Adam Curry, man, how very professional of you….