I was blushing this morning when I heard my name mentioned on Morning Coffee Notes, which I've added to my iPodder Audio Network® (see screenshot). I've cobbled together a combo of applescript and a few shell commands (called from applescript) that automatically updates my iPod with any new audio updates in weblog feeds I'm subscribed to, even putting them into a neatly organized playlist structure. I'll be releasing the code as soon as I feel it is past the 'embarrassing' stage.
I also had to laugh all over again about a conversation we had as Dave was preparing his blogging kit for the DNC in Boston, he was picking my brain about microphones, which one to use for his audio posts. I suggested he get a nice solid handheld mic from Radio Shack, the price/quality ratio is in the blogger range and it is important to have a manly looking microphone when conducting one on one interviews.
A point of debate for Dave, as he wanted something lightweight to carry with him. I successfully argued that people respond better if you hold a nice phallic sound stick to their face. Show your subjects respect! Dangling a teenie weenie mic is insulting on so many subliminal levels :)
Gast op bestelling vanmorgen was Bernard Hammelburg, buitenland correspondent voor BNR Nieuws radio. Ik wilde graag iemand hebben die ons de situatie in Boston op het Democratic National Convention kon uitleggen. Feilloos uiteraard. Leuke man, hij komt terug als zijn nieuwste boek uit komt.
