Part 3, "On Mr. Rudyard Kipling and Making the World Small"

"Heretics," a series of essays by Gilbert Keith Chesterton.

Book Theme: "Thaxted," written by Gustav Holst, arranged by Kevin MacLeod

Series Theme: Pachelbel's "Canon in D," performed by Owen Poteat

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On "The IDSL" today:

"Biota (studio pre-release)" from Simplicia

"Bird In the Sunshine" from Nellie and the Drummers

"Birds and Bees" from Northline

"Bitch" from Curbfeelers

"Bitch" from Live Native

Thanks for listening!

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On "The IDSL" today:

"Big Blue Truck" from Elverse

"Big Ups to Groovy Lucifer" from dallas orbiter

"Biggest Enemy" from one 2wenty one

"BigShot" from  Jaded Reign

"billyday" from pushluppies

Thanks for listening!

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Had a nice long chat with Kali (aka YourGirlKali) from the "Flaws and All" show on BlogTalkRadio, and Rhonda Carpenter of the Podioracket podcast and author of "The Mark of a Druid," about podcasting, promoting podcasts, and related self-promotion.

Brief call-in from "CRC the reliever" who also has a show on BTR.

Discussed recording and swapping promos with others, leaving voice comments and blog comments.  Suggested K7.net, Snapvine, or Google Voice for a voice comment line.  I mentioned I'd recorded a comment line reminder for the Dawn & Drew Show which has worked out for me.  Noted that podcasters are generally happy to play your promo, if you're willing to promote theirs, and happy to play any voice comments (including mention of your website) that are meaningful about their content.  Mentioned producing some content for the Bloodthirsty Vegetarians podcast, with the similar  results.

Oh, and I won a book on Podioracket earlier, by Brian Rathbone, called "The Dawning of Power."  Another on-topic example, since the book giveaway was a promotional effort for Brian's book.  (I look forward to reading that.  And I like winning stuff.  Thanks, Brian!)

Brought up blogging about others' podcasts with the same idea in mind.

Talked about the usefulness of Google Alerts for keeping track of what people are saying about you, good or bad.  (Yahoo Alerts can serve a similar purpose.)

Discussed recording audiobooks for Podiobooks.com, and how doing those had helped promote my podcasts, and vice versa.  (I have five on there now, and I'm working on my sixth.)

Is there such a thing as Too Much Promotion?  Our take was that the key is to produce valuable content, make useful comments, add value to the podcasts you're appearing on or mentioned on, and that indirectly promotes your show(s) without getting too annoying.  (In my humble opinion.)  And if other podcasters do the same for you, they promote themselves without annoying your audience.

Rhonda presented author Seth Harwood's appearance on PodioRacket as an example on how to promote without being "excessively annoying" (Fidonet folks will recognize that phrase).  I brought up singer/songwriter Natalie Brown's appearance on my show as a similar example.  I also discussed playing LeVar Thomas' and City Haze's music on my show while commenting on that on Twitter.

Rhonda suggested using Ping.fm for making one post to multiple sites/accounts/outlets.  That can be important when you're doing a lot of shows -- as I am, for example.  And of course, producing a lot of content can help promotion in itself.

While I took a break, I played a tune from City Haze called "On My Way," featuring LeVar Thomas.  (See the promotion-related tie-in, right?)

Since I use Skype for my BTR shows, I can also use a utility called Callburner to do separate mono recordings of each side of the Skype call, making it easy to edit, especially to add better-quality music to the shows.  We also discussed editing for podcasting, and what Rhonda and I both use for that (as lots of podcasters do), Audacity -- free and effective for podcasting.  You can spend more, if you like, of course.  We're both happy with the latest Beta, 1.3.8, though technically 1.2.6 is the latest Stable version.

I suggested voice acting as another option, though that's certainly not for everybody.  (There's a Yahoo Group for voice actors, by the way.)

I complained about the audio quality on BTR's archive recordings for music (though they're fine for talk, I suppose).  I suggested getting a better mike.  Rhonda's suggestion was a phone headset for BTR shows.  I was thinking more of an inexpensive mike, and Rhonda's suggestion there was a Snowball USB mike, which can be gotten fairly cheaply.

Other recommendations:

"Podcasting for Dummies," by Tee Morris, Evo Terra and Chuck Tomassi.

The Yahoo Group for Podcasters

Leo LaPorte's TWiT podcasts, since Kali lives fairly near there, and some of the local podcasting groups in the area, including the one Matthew Wayne Selznick is in.

We talked video streaming, including what Phil Rossi did for the release of his novel, "Crescent."

We also discussed recording old Public Domain books as I do, and what an all-around outstanding fellow I am at doing that.  I agreed humbly. :)  But I gave much of the credit to my Samson Zoom H2 Handy Recorder, which is wonderful for a guy with a bassy voice like mine, and worth every penny my sister spent for my Christmas present.

Thanks again to Rhonda Carpenter and Kali for talking with me so long.

Lots of show notes, but it was after all a two-hour show!

You can manually grab a copy from Archive.org, as usual.

On "The IDSL" today:

"Beside Me (demo)" from Are We There YET?

"Best Of Me" from Troop Of Echoes

"Best Shot" from Dred I Dread

"Better Days" from Just Add Water

"Beyond The Mind" from Negative Nothing

Thanks for listening!

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On "The IDSL" today:

"Before You're Gone" from Mark Brewer and Friends

"Before" from Copper

"Beggin' You" from Vanguard

"Believe" from PlanetAD6

"BELIEVERS (LIVE)" from MICHAEL J PAEPKE and THE_REIGN

"The Awful Truth about Hannah Montana" from Robert Lund and Spaff.com off The FuMP

"Moo Moo Cow" from Seamonkey off The Fump

Thanks for listening!

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On "The IDSL" today:

"Before You're Gone" from Mark Brewer and Friends

"Before" from Copper

"Beggin' You" from Vanguard

"Believe" from PlanetAD6

"BELIEVERS (LIVE)" from MICHAEL J PAEPKE and THE_REIGN

Thanks for listening!

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Part 2, "On the Negative Spirit"

"Heretics," a series of essays by Gilbert Keith Chesterton.

Book Theme: "Thaxted," written by Gustav Holst, arranged by Kevin MacLeod

Series Theme: Pachelbel's "Canon in D," performed by Owen Poteat

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On "The IDSL" today:

"Bedside Manners" from engine11

"Beer Muscles" from Pat Bacon's Rebellion

"Before It's Over" from Distance

"Before The Fail" from Gone Out Gone

"Before We Sleep" from Morningtide

"On My Way" (featuring LeVar Thomas) from City Haze

"Lovin' Alone" from LeVar Thomas

Thanks for listening!

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On "The IDSL" today:

"Beautiful Memory" from Impurfekt

"Beautiful Thing" from  Levitt8

"Beauty Incarnate" from Art of Stillness

"Bed of Stars" from dallas orbiter

"bedroom lights (live)" from The Softrocks

Thanks for listening!

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On "The IDSL" today:

"BE WHO YOU ARE" from Glowstrand

"Be Yourself" from Planet AD6

"Beast The Reverend - If Ya (Hustle) Don't" from Fangaz aka Produce Game

"Beatnik Blues" from Rick Danner band

"Beautiful Distraction" from Troop Of Echoes

Thanks for listening!

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Haven't been doing regular Grizzly's Growls shows for a while, and I wanted to try some things.  Direct download link from Archive.org.

MUSIC FROM:

The Funny Music Project

Nicholas Howard

Owen Poteat

LeVar Thomas

Natalie Brown

Jonathan Coulton

"USF'n'A" from the FuMP - BalderBox

"Blood from a Stone" from Nicholas Howard

"Blue By You" from Owen Poteat

"Goin' To The Dells!" from the FuMP - Luke Ski

"Can't Hide From Love" from LeVar Thomas

"Come Closer" from Natalie Brown

"War of the Ages" from Owen Poteat

"RE: Your Brains" from Jonathan Coulton

"Run Away" from Natalie Brown

"Ooh Girl" from LeVar Thomas

"God's In The City" from Nicholas Howard

"Draining the Lizard" from the FuMP - Nuclear Bubblewrap

"In My Dreams" from Natalie Brown

"Sweet Pea Blues" from Owen Poteat

"Ain't So Bad" combined with "Ain't So Bad Radio Mix" from LeVar Thomas

"Cthulu Fthagn" from the FuMP - Tom Smith

"Things That Used To Be" from LeVar Thomas

"Just Another Day" from Owen Poteat

Promo/Contest for "The Fox" from Arlene Radasky

"There She Goes Again" from LeVar Thomas

"I Wonder" from Natalie Brown

Thanks for listening!

Theme "Hot Swing" from Kevin MacLeod

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On "The IDSL" today:

"Bastard Son of Evil" from eeriearq

"Baudaffi" from ANDERSSON COUNCIL

"BE EASY" from YOUNGHERC

"Be Satisfied" from Jana Thornton

"Be Together" from Bdown Productions

Promo Contest for Arlene Radasky's "The Fox"

Thanks for listening!

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On "The IDSL" today:

"Ballerina" from Moneypenny

"Baptized on New Years Eve" from Kerns and the Hemispheres

"Barrow" from confession of faith

Promo Contest for Arlene Radasky's "The Fox"

"Basic G (Strung Out)" from Luke Danger and Nik-o-lies

"Basket Wicker" from Anti Anne

Thanks for listening!

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Part 1, "Introductory Remarks on the Importance of Orthodoxy"

"Heretics," a series of essays by Gilbert Keith Chesterton.

Book Theme: "Thaxted," written by Gustav Holst, arranged by Kevin MacLeod

Series Theme: Pachelbel's "Canon in D," performed by Owen Poteat

Chesterton had a sense of humor, had a sense of drama, and had sense.  He was a man of strong opinions, and quite willing to argue vehemently for his own opinions, even with his friends -- and they remained his friends.  Seems to me that's hard to find anymore.

He wrote prolifically.  He wrote humor.  He wrote mystery novels, the Father Brown mysteries in particular.  But he also wrote his opinions, his religious opinions and his opinions about religion.  "Heretics" is a book about religion and politics, theory and fact, morals and efficiency.

What I most admire about "Heretics," written a bit over a century ago, is that his arguments are exceptional, and that so many of them are still quite recognizably true.  He argues that the weakening and devaluing of religion has also weakened and devalued heresy.  He argues that people should be able to speak freely -- but that freedom of speech has actually decreased people's willingness to speak about important issues.  And so much more.

This isn't the book you might expect it to be.  I think you'll enjoy it, and maybe even learn something.  Even if you disagree with it.

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On "The IDSL" today:

"Bad Bad News" from ANSO

Promo Contest for Arlene Radasky's "The Fox"

"Bad Boys" from Universal Intelligence

"Bad Habbits" from The Annoying Solicitors

"Bag-o-Bones" from Phenomenal Fleeners

2009 Parsec Promo with Scott Sigler & JC Hutchins

"Ballad Of The Living Dead Elijah Damned" from Amish Armada

Thanks for listening!

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Just wanted to give you a heads-up on my next book for the series.

I'll be recording a book called "Heretics," by G.K. Chesterton.  It's not a story, it's a collection of essays on religion and politics, ethics and morality, heresy and orthodoxy.  These are serious topics, yet the book manages to be clever and funny, I think, intelligent and witty and not at all vehement as discussions of these topics tend to be these days.

Chesterton was an intelligent man who didn't take himself too seriously.  He was certainly willing to disagree vehemently, even with his friends, but they remained his friends, and he continued to admire and respect them, even while disagreeing with them.  Seems like one doesn't see that much these days.

I hope you enjoy the book -- but if you feel strongly about only listening to stories, you'll have to exercise your judgement on this one.  And it's a long enough book that I'll be doing it, probably, through the end of the year.

Hope you'll stick around.  Give it a chance.  But make up your own mind.

Here's your direct download link from Archive.org.

On "The IDSL" today:

"Baby's Crazy" from the Good For You Band

"Backward" from room101

"Backwards Skaters" from Brenda Neighborhood

"Backward" from The Tofsters

"Bad Ass Blues" from Brian Hemsey

"BAD ATTITUDE" from MICHAEL J PAEPKE & THE_REIGN

Thanks for listening!

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On "The IDSL" today:

B_Hav - "Make $$$ Spend $$" from Fangaz aka ProduceGame

"Babies Go To Limbo" from The Oneironauts

"Baby_Girl" from THE FOUNDATION 2008

"babyblue" The Schmoejoes

"Backseat Bingo" from The Way Out (inside your mind)

Thanks for listening!

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From my live BTR discussion with Martin Waxman of Palette PR and the "Inside PR" podcast.  We focused on how PR techniques can be useful for Regular Folks, not just big companies, major celebrities, politicians and religious leaders; some are, for example, useful in job hunting (which I'm trying to do), and promoting podcasts (which you may have noticed I'm also trying to accomplish).

Bottom line it's about (1) building relationships with the media, and (2) your story -- determining what it is, how best to explain it to reporters et. al., and why it's news.  Martin seemed to think my show having listeners in 80 countries or so (assuming I'm understanding Google Analytics) is news.  He gave me some pointers for dealing with local newspaper reporters, and possibly radio.  And I made some excellent points about web page SEO, newspaper writing, and press releases, doncha think?

We also talked about:
 Social Media Releases;
 Shel Holtz' recent helpful blogpost on that topic;
 Todd Defren's design of the format;
 Canada Newswire and PR Newswire, that distribute them;
 being patient with reporters, especially about deadlines;
 and the importance of research, followups and thinking long-term.

Takeaways: Building relationships, and knowing why your story is a story.  And I really oughta work harder at promoting my podcasts.

Thanks, Martin, for devoting a half-hour of your Sunday to this important topic.

And I have listeners in 88 cities, in 19 countries.  Oops.

Theme: "Hot Swing" from Kevin MacLeod.

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On "The IDSL" today:

I didn't want to start on the B's on a Friday.  And ya know, I have yet to hear Natalie Brown's new "Random Thoughts" album all the way through.  Maybe you haven't, either.

So I'm going to play all 13 songs from the album, in order, and try hard not to talk too much in between, in the best '70s FM radio tradition.  We can experience it together.  All Natalie and I ask in return is you post a review of the album on Amazon, iTunes or CDBaby.  Hey, you'll have heard the album, what could be easier?

Thanks in Advance!

Griz

Here's the links to leave reviews:

Random Thoughts on Amazon: 

Random Thoughts on iTunes:

Random Thoughts on CDBaby:

And, while you're there, you could buy a nice shiny-new copy of the album of your very own.  Just sayin'.

Thanks for listening!

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On "The IDSL" today:

"Au_Cirque" from The Decoys

"Audrey" from Pat Bacon's Rebellion

"Audubon" from Rikk Roxx

"Autumn" from Gretna Green

"Avalon" from 17 Hours

"Average Punk Song" from The New Senses

"Awexome" from Ninja Zone

Thanks for listening!

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"Flatland, a Romance of Many Dimensions," by Edwin Abbott Abbott.

Part 2 -- Other Worlds




Show Theme:  "Canon in D" from Owen Poteat.

Book Theme: "Friendly Day" from Kevin MacLeod.

On "The IDSL" today:

"atmosphere" from halo effect (mpls)

"atomic blues" from Trevor and his Sister

"Atomic War Bride" from Number1Common

"Attack of the Double_Stack" from Michael_Dawald

"Attitude" from Michael Quinn and the Virgin Suicides

Thanks for listening!

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On "The IDSL" today:

"Ass Cakes & Gravy" from Vanguard

"Assembly Divide" from confession of faith

"Astrofunktastrophy" from engine11

"At your Door" from Past23

"Atmosphere" from Concentual

Thanks for listening!

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On "The IDSL" today:

"AS FAR AS I KNOW" from Elliott Christopher

"as i hung" from confession of faith

"As if you ever cared..." from David Mau

"As The Story Goes" from Side Tracked

"Ash" from TryMe

"Pr-pr-pr-procreate" from Moneyshot Cosmonauts off The FuMP

Thanks for listening!

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On "The IDSL" today:

"Around the World" from Past23

"Arrow" from confession of faith

"Arsonist's Diary" from Three for the Gallows

"Artanium" from Blake_Johnson

"Artifice" from Copper

"Noah (New International Version)" from Robert Lund & Spaff.com off The FuMP

Thanks for listening!

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On "The IDSL" today:

"arena" from halo effect (mpls)

"ARIZONA" from Glowstrand

"Arlissa" from TONNAGE

"Armrests Again" from The Bloody Turncoats

"Around And Around" from Troop_Of_Echoes


Thanks for listening!

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"Flatland, a Romance of Many Dimensions," by Edwin Abbott Abbott.

Part 2 -- Other Worlds



Show Theme:  "Canon in D" from Owen Poteat.

Book Theme: "Friendly Day" from Kevin MacLeod.

Here's your download link from Archive.org.

On "The IDSL" today:

"Aquatic" from Michael_Dawald

"archeoptryx No. 6" from James Brooks

"Are_You_Dancing_Yet" from DJ Amore

"Are" from Jana_Thornton.  Reminds me a bit of Carole King.

"Aren't You Glad That You're_Mine" from The_Motengata_Band

"Get Off My Cloud" from TV's Kyle of The FuMP

Thanks for listening!

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The "Life and Times of a Minor Local Celebrity" podcast, recorded live on BlogTalkRadio.  You can download manually from this Archive.org link.

The "Life and Times of a Minor Local Celebrity" podcast, recorded live on BlogTalkRadio.

MUSIC:

"Love Had Finally Called My Name" from Natalie Brown

"We Drank A Toast to Underpants" from Robert Lund and Spaff.com of the FuMP

"Dumpster Diving" from Steve Goodie at The FuMP

"Let's Just Waste Some Time" from Natalie Brown

"War of the Ages" from Owen Poteat

And I chatted for a while with Stuck In The 70s.  Audio was pretty hard to understand, too much background noise, nothing to be done there.

Theme: "Hot Swing" from Kevin MacLeod

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On "The IDSL" today:

"Apartoplayourself" from Lesser Known Saint

"Apart" from the Sam Keenan Trio

"Apocalypse Love_Song" from Holly Wood Homicide

"Approaching the Distance" from NoSmallWonder

"APRIL'S FOOLS" from SUNSHINE_BEHAVIOR

"Words That Rhyme" from BalderBox of The FuMP

Thanks for listening!

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On "The IDSL" today:

"Anyone But You" from Not A FaN

"Anyone But You" from Welmore Mile

"Apart (Rough Mix)" from Echo Effect

"Killing You Softly" from Carrie Dahlby of The Fump

"Are We Lawyer?" from Project Sysiphus of The Fump

Thanks for listening!

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The "Life and Times of a Minor Local Celebrity" podcast, recorded live on BlogTalkRadio.  You can download manually from this Archive.org link.

MUSIC:

"Anti Drama Club" from Eta Carinae

"Anti Nothing" from Anti Anne

"Mr. Fancy Pants" from Jonathan Coulton on The FuMP

"Big Fish Lazy River" by Owen Poteat

"Things That Used To Be" by Levar Thomas

"Just Another Day" from Owen Poteat

"Locked In The Shadows" by Natalie Brown

Bach's "Toccata and Fugue in D Minor" from Kevin MacLeod

Part 2 will be up soon.

Theme: "Hot Swing" from Kevin MacLeod

Thanks for Listening!