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@simonwoods I’d like to see you start your own podcast, maybe an audio version of TIL. Or even commentary on Micro.blog. I think you could pull it off, because you were like a natural when you were on Jean’s podcast. “Folks, this is how it seems to me...” 🤗 👀
@simonwoods Very interesting take on the matter. I do regard some of the voices I invite into my head as friends, there telling me about what they’ve done or discovered lately. And as a podcaster, I can tell you that an actual conversation, when a listener makes the effort to respond, is one of the most rewarding aspects of the enterprise.
@vasta Thank you. Honestly I think the intensity of my connection to the medium was, ironically, the thing that lead me to making a significant change to my listening habits with podcasts. I listen to much fewer shows but each one fits into my life in a specific way.
@cm Oh, definitely. I mean, don't get me wrong I think it's largely inefficient especially if you lean towards the multi-hour episode structure that is common amongst, say, technology shows but even having but a handful of subscriptions -- as I now do -- is a significant positive contribution to my week.
@jeremycherfas I can only imagine the intensity of the connection amplifies the impact of that reward. Not only did somebody take the time and energy to listen to you but then also took extra steps to get further involved.
@Ron You're too kind! I'd be lying if I said I haven't about that kind of thing, even if as a lesser part of my focus. Interestingly there is a conversation about this kind of thing happening over here. It would be great to see the community continue to come together to make things in this way, mostly since a collection of vibrant supporters can make all the difference about how a shared space is perceived from the outside.
@simonwoods Yes, I definitely noticed that conversation and restrained myself from saying, "Hey guys, wait, maybe Simon is gonna do that!" But I hadn't heard anything back about my idea. Then I started having fantasies about The Great Micro.blog Commentary Wars. Then I came too and figured, no big deal. Heck, we could have several people doing commentary or wrap-ups about the community. That could be interesting! Mainly the reason I suggested it was I thought it might give you a bigger game to grow into, maybe having an impact on loneliness woes. You're too bright and competent to be weighed down by such things.
Now let's see . . . what would be the best name to use? Ha ha
@Ron I have to admit, I’d forgotten all about your suggestion to Simon earlier in the week when Amit mentioned having a podcast :-(
@Ron @smokey @amit Thanks y'all. It's interesting because @timetable kind of fits in here too (when I start recording again) but it's not really official to Micro.blog either. But I'm all for more podcasts!
@ron @amit @smokey Even here I can see one of the most obvious subject areas within Micro.blog to focus upon; just how damned careful and thoughtful people tend to be. In this particular situation I wasn't bothered in the slightest, and as Ron said much prefer to see people just getting involved and collaborating around ideas of this kind. :)
@simonwoods @amit @smokey The night I wrote that 10/20 comment, I was in the shower and the obvious name for Simon's podcast popped into my head: Simon Sez. But maybe Simon has heard that all his life & may be sick & tired of it. He may prefer a much better name.
@Ron Should I use the name I'll be sure to include a thank you and a link to your site at the end of every episode. 😉
@simonwoods Ha ha ha ha. In that case, better use Simon's Commentary Wars, for the latest dirt on the internecine battles on Micro.blog.