DicksnJanes Lite #004: morecamp

The Scarborough Dude continues to enjoy his time at camp

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DicksnJanes Lite #003: Camp

The Scarborough Dude can't seem to stop singing that old show tune, "I'm in Heaven". Good times on the study tour trail!

DicksnJanes Lite #002: No SIM

Nobody likes the 'No SIM' error - but seems Apple is taking no responsibility for Apple's hardware problem!

I have been an Apple consumer since 1985 and have kept coming back for more, without any major concerns until July 23 when out of the blue I got the No SIM message. I have tried every suggestion, including a new SIM card from Rogers (Canada) and at best have had a few minutes service before the No SIM message reappears. APPLE has to know this is a design flaw of some sort, and it is unconscionable they are not taking responsibility for this. My 2 year warranty expired in April, so I am now left with wifi only, seriously hurting my business dealings. APPLE, address this problem, and give us replacements! Anything less will harm your reputation beyond repair.

DicksnJanes Lite #001: forstarters

A lite version of the dicksnjanes podcast, for now...

Talking To Tim #4

Yup - we're back! Tune in to the episode we didn't think we'd be doing, number 4. You'll have to listen very carefully to find out what Tim has to say about the girl from 'W', and why he... Never mind, just listen. And as always, we talk shit about Shane. Tim even makes me squirm a little - but secretly, I like it. And no, there's nothing remotely gay about this podcast, in case you were hoping....

This episode is sponsored by: California Bohemian Leather

Having Said That... Talking To Tim #3

That's Tom on the left, the nice one.

This is the third interview with Tim Coyne, formerly of the Hollywood Podcast, although the tables got turned this time, with Tim asking most of the questions. BTW, apologies for the somewhat inferior sound quality this time around. Will there be a fourth 'Talking To Tim'? Stay tuned...

Spreaker Interviews Scarborough Dude of DicksnJanes!

Canadian podcaster and teacher Scarborough Dude hosts DicksnJanes, a free-spirited podcast of stream of consciousness monologue that really feels like talking with a good friend. Listen in to SD’s audio clip of how he got into podcasting, how he makes his content, the future of podcasting, and more. Here are some bullet points from the interview:

• No, Scarborough Dude is not his real name. It was given to him by Montreal friends, and it simply stuck. Now it seems that the nickname has grown into a character he uses for podcasting.
• The name of his show, DicksnJanes,  comes from the names of the characters from the series of readers so many of us grew up with. It’s a generic, universal term that can refer to anyone out there.
• SD became inspired to podcast when he read an article on Adam Curry in Wired. Though not a self-proclaimed geek, the format seemed easy enough. He finally took the plunge when Bob and AJ of the Bob and AJ Show gave him, let’s say, some “encouragement.”
• DicksnJanes is about 340 episodes in now. Just how does he go about creating his content? Hitting record and just letting it happen. All shows are unscripted and allow for his stream of consciousness to flow. He prefers recording in parks than in offices, and  follows his “10 second rule”: as soon as he’s comfortable, he hits record. No rehearsing or planning involved, it’s just him and his conversation. He records in 15-20 minutes blocks over a week until he reaches 45-50 minutes of content in total, puts it into GarageBand, and peppers the podcast with songs connecting to the monologue. Once 60 minutes is reached, it’s up in his blog.
• In order to get comfortable in front of microphone just don’t think about it. His mindset is zen-like: simply put, just don’t worry about it. The sound should be of high quality, but otherwise take it easy – the more self-conscious you are the worse it is.
• SD’s keyword: authenticity. From the point of view of an amateur, podcasting is all about the passion and the joy of doing it, not for the monetizing. Those who stick with you and listen in do so because they feel a part of an intimate conversation. Find your niche, get comfortable with yourself, speak in your own voice, and just record – it’s free! If you don’t like it, just try again.
• Use social media to meet other people who love the same things you do. Attend conferences, visit podcamps, Twitter gatherings, and anything else you find. Lots of creativity comes from meeting and interacting with people in real life.
• Podcasting really is a movement, a chance to reclaim the voice of the individual. It allows the little guy to express what is important to him. It’s one on one communication, of hearing a person’s true voice, whether or not you agree with him or her.

Thanks Scarborough Dude, it was a pleasure!