Geek Panel

Bob The Mercenary · 05-30-2010, 02:54 PM

I was just informed that my radio show will now be every Saturday instead of every other Saturday or "whenever we feel like giving you a slot"-erday. This means that there will be more continuity between shows and more of a chance to build a following. But, it also gives me a chance to screw with the format a little.

I was thinking some of you might want to do some video game/anime/movie talk a-la the Nerdy Show. It would be topics that we decide on beforehand, new releases, reviews, controversy... anything that could lead to spirited debate. Then weave some rock in between. As far as I know there would be no other radio show like it in the tri-state area.

Let me know what you think. It's always more fun with more people. We have studio phone lines available, or we could Skype you in and give you aliases if you're uncomfortable giving out your name. If you think this kind of thing might alienate the listenership, just remember, I have no listenership.

Daimo Mac, The Blue Light of Hope · 05-30-2010, 02:56 PM

I wanna be a part of this!

Nikose Tyris · 05-30-2010, 03:00 PM

SO IN

Kim · 05-30-2010, 05:22 PM

I'm up for it if you'll have me. I can talk about both animu and the vidjamagaims.

Osterbaum · 05-30-2010, 05:31 PM

Up for it possibly once I get a new mic/headset.

Bob The Mercenary · 05-30-2010, 11:56 PM

I'm happy so many are interested. Not sure how we would set this up, we could probably work it out with everyone on at once. Though I forgot to mention that there is a problem me and Nikose ran into where the person on Skype can hear others on Skype, but not anyone using the actual phone line. So everyone would have to get a microphone.

Another thing is that there is no censor delay. Meaning whatever you say is out there as soon as you say it. Short story, one slip and I may very well lose the position. I'm sure you guys can restrain yourselves.

All I would need would be for you all to be on Skype at least a half hour to an hour before show time. That way I can set the sound levels and do a last minute rundown. Other than that, this is the least strict radio station ever. We can pick the topics and music pretty much at will.

Bob The Mercenary · 06-01-2010, 07:42 PM

So what do we talk about the first night? And how many people do we include on our panel, assuming my friend comes with me to take phone calls?

I'm thinking we start it off easy, movies and tv, just to get the ball rolling and not give the listeners too much of a culture shock. It doesn't even have to be for the entire show, we could dedicate a half hour to it if we wanted. As for the participants, I think we could manage everyone at once, though we would have to practice restraint and talking in something resembling an order.

Kim · 06-01-2010, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob the Mercenary

I think we could manage everyone at once

This could actually get out of hand, I'd think. Best thing to do is only a couple at a time, find out who works well and who doesn't, add more once the current group is situated well. That's just my personal opinion, though, so feel free to ignore it.

Azisien · 06-01-2010, 11:22 PM

This interests me greatly. Not really sure what I'd be good for, but there's time to think of that!

Also I think too many people on at once does get out of hand easily, and I listen to actual radio folks on local shows that just have too many people on to make it enjoyment.

An E3 Panel would be pretty cool though. One person for the big three, and like a joke person who is against video games.

Nikose Tyris · 06-01-2010, 07:52 PM

I think you should test call quality with all of us first off, to see who comes in clear enough over the radio. I think my connection could be the standard? I am very confident in NonCon's too.

If you wanted, we could do a call-in question time where people call in problems, you type the issue out to me and the others, we do a braintrust to figure out what the solution is. Video games, cheat codes, broken computers, anything to do with gadgets and gizmos.

05-30-2010, 02:54 PM	#1
Bob The Mercenary Bob Dole Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bob Dole Posts: 5,606	Geek Panel I was just informed that my radio show will now be every Saturday instead of every other Saturday or "whenever we feel like giving you a slot"-erday. This means that there will be more continuity between shows and more of a chance to build a following. But, it also gives me a chance to screw with the format a little. I was thinking some of you might want to do some video game/anime/movie talk a-la the Nerdy Show. It would be topics that we decide on beforehand, new releases, reviews, controversy... anything that could lead to spirited debate. Then weave some rock in between. As far as I know there would be no other radio show like it in the tri-state area. Let me know what you think. It's always more fun with more people. We have studio phone lines available, or we could Skype you in and give you aliases if you're uncomfortable giving out your name. If you think this kind of thing might alienate the listenership, just remember, I have no listenership.

05-30-2010, 02:56 PM	#2
Daimo Mac, The Blue Light of Hope Definitely NOT a samurai Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Location: Wherever the wind leads me Posts: 5,347	I wanna be a part of this! __________________ Lost in the Music ~ On Hiatus Tales of a Torn World ~ World Building

05-30-2010, 05:22 PM	#4
Kim adorable Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 12,950	I'm up for it if you'll have me. I can talk about both animu and the vidjamagaims. __________________ this post is about how to successfully H the Kimmy

05-30-2010, 05:31 PM	#5
Osterbaum The revolution will be memed! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: FIN Posts: 5,967	Up for it possibly once I get a new mic/headset. __________________ D is for Dirty Commie!

05-30-2010, 11:56 PM	#6
Bob The Mercenary Bob Dole Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bob Dole Posts: 5,606	I'm happy so many are interested. Not sure how we would set this up, we could probably work it out with everyone on at once. Though I forgot to mention that there is a problem me and Nikose ran into where the person on Skype can hear others on Skype, but not anyone using the actual phone line. So everyone would have to get a microphone. Another thing is that there is no censor delay. Meaning whatever you say is out there as soon as you say it. Short story, one slip and I may very well lose the position. I'm sure you guys can restrain yourselves. All I would need would be for you all to be on Skype at least a half hour to an hour before show time. That way I can set the sound levels and do a last minute rundown. Other than that, this is the least strict radio station ever. We can pick the topics and music pretty much at will. __________________ Bob Dole

06-01-2010, 07:42 PM	#7
Bob The Mercenary Bob Dole Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bob Dole Posts: 5,606	So what do we talk about the first night? And how many people do we include on our panel, assuming my friend comes with me to take phone calls? I'm thinking we start it off easy, movies and tv, just to get the ball rolling and not give the listeners too much of a culture shock. It doesn't even have to be for the entire show, we could dedicate a half hour to it if we wanted. As for the participants, I think we could manage everyone at once, though we would have to practice restraint and talking in something resembling an order. __________________ Bob Dole

06-01-2010, 11:22 PM	#9
Azisien wat Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,177	This interests me greatly. Not really sure what I'd be good for, but there's time to think of that! Also I think too many people on at once does get out of hand easily, and I listen to actual radio folks on local shows that just have too many people on to make it enjoyment. An E3 Panel would be pretty cool though. One person for the big three, and like a joke person who is against video games.