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Daniel delivers an question and answer session requested by listeners. Topics that are discussed range from who is the best podcast hosting provider to software a podcast can not do without. Episode 99.5 is straight and simple. If you are new or a veteran in the podcasting industry then it is vital you listen to this episode.
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Chicken Fried Radio?
Category: Comedy
Christian, TE, Ryan, and Abbey are the “jackasses with microphones” in this explicit comedy podcast. A theme is set for each show, and hosts discuss their lives, politics, and stories gathered by the group in Delicious about the topic. There are a number of regular segments and inside jokes. The hosts have nice radio voices and are entertaining and humorous (when the show doesn’t go on too long). We liked the CFR Idol show and the crazy lists they find online to discuss. They’ve been putting this show together long enough to understand their audience as well as their strengths. Weaknesses include varying sound quality and inconsistent production. This is a good show for a laugh if one is not easily offended.
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Double Cross
Category: Games and Hobbies
“As long as you can convince your opponents that you know the answer, then your incorrect answer could make you a champion.” Double Cross is game show in audio format. Host Alex Davis asks contestants questions in specific categories. Trivia covers a very broad spectrum of topics. Points are earned by answering correctly as well as by “double crossing” ones opponents by giving a wrong answer but convincing opponents that it is correct. The one with the most points at the end of the game wins. Winners from episodes throughout this season recently competed against one another, and a Double Cross champion was named. The champ was giving money for his win, which is uncommon but really nice in the podcasting world. Double Cross is a unique idea and has potential. While the premise of the game was difficult to grasp at first, we applaud Alex for his creativity in creating this audio game show. More concise explanation of the rules and a few examples would help first time listeners understand the game quicker. The audio quality is its greatest debilitation. It is challenging to produce a stellar audio production when three contestants are calling in from different locations. However it still needs attention. We recommend, as always, the Levelator from The Conversations Network.
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The Rewind Podcast
Category: Music
Host Richard brings “music from new and unsigned artists” to listeners in the podcast. The first half of each episode is full of music, usually four or five songs, and the sound quality is good. Songs are by bands from all over the world. The second half is an interview of a musician, and it is here that the sound quality needs help. Music, like all art, is subjective, but listeners who enjoy Alternative/Rock music will probably like this show. Individuals interested in starting a band can also benefit from listening. Richard does a segment called “Rewind’s Guide to Becoming a Rock Star.” These segments cover everything from the equipment needed and good practice locations to ways to record. This is a nicely structured show that needs some work on sound quality. Richard is aware of this and has recently upgraded his microphone to help.
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Cinefantastique Online
Category: TV and Film
Dan, Steve, and Larry are the enthusiastic hosts of this weekly Horror, Fantasy, and Sci-Fi podcast. Episodes include reviews of well known, and obscure films along with interviews and relevant news. The hosts are well spoken and have differing points-of-view when discussing acting, directing, cinematography, etc. We loved the “spoiler alerts” that give listeners the opportunity to skip ahead to a stated time in the show to avoid learning too much about a movie. Sound quality is the biggest downfall of this show. Skype connections cause hosts’ voices to fade in and out, and these glitches are not edited. The hosts are very credible and have a lot to offer, especially once the show in enhanced.
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Reel Pour
Category: TV and Film
Reel Pour is a great name for a podcast with hosts who review movies and wine. Andrew, Steve, and Jason are knowledgeable about both topics and try to link the wine in review to the movie being discussed. Sometimes the “link” is simply the shape of the bottle, its name, or its label. The hosts are laid back and divide their time nicely between the wine and movie reviews. The segway from movie to wine discussion was not usually smooth however. At times it was difficult to catch the transition. Despite this, we enjoyed the deep film analysis and learning about wine making.
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The Colin and Matt Show
Category: Comedy
Colin and Matt are the British comedy duo who discuss a wide range of topics through funny segments such as “Chet and Carl’s Guide to. . .,” quizzes, and the Top 5. We loved the episode theme-based segment “What would (fill in the blank) do if (fill in the situation).” For example, “What would Mr. T do if asked to plan a bachelor party.” The hosts are creative, witty, and fast paced. They are experts at satire, enthusiastic and extremely funny. The production and sound quality of this show is near that of professionally produced podcasts. We would highly recommend checking out this podcast.
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In this additional episode of Edgy Podcast Reviews Daniel and Jana reveal some hidden target audiences for podcasters looking for exposure to large built-in audiences. Listen to find out the secrets about the preparation and potential liabilities podcasters can avoid when appealing to an established base of listeners. Also, Daniel and Jana take the covers off their preparation for their live episode. Learn from their mistakes and experience in creating a show with an interactive audience while not compromising professional quality.
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The Dark Hours Horror Podcast
Category: TV and Film
This “celebration of horror and cinema” is hosted by Grey and usually Cutter. All types of horror films, from independent movies to those from the 1980’s, are reviewed. Grey also enjoys guest interviews. This podcast is “spiced up” with the use of clips from movies being reviewed and other sound effects. Grey values listener feedback and often spends quite a bit of time at the end of each episode discussing it. The lengths of episodes are sporadic. Some episodes are titled “Dark Cuts” or “Dark Minutes” and may range from 10 minutes to 2 hours in length. It is evident that much time is spent in post-production because of the film clips and music throughout. Unfortunately, it sounds as if the host(s) are sharing a microphone, and sound quality is lacking as a result.
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More Than One Lesson
Category: Religion and Spirituality
Host Tyler Smith uses movie reviews and themes to present a Christian lesson. Most movies he discusses are not Christian films and are generally mainstream, such as The Hurt Locker, Hellboy, and Iron Man. Tyler has a degree in Film/Video and was a Film Production intern so he certainly knows his stuff. In addition to discussing plot summary, actors, and writers, he also relates the main movie to another film that is somehow similar or has a related lesson to be learned. Tyler does not pretend to have religion figured out and is pretty relatable. While at times he takes the role of “teacher” with listeners being students, his conversational tone is easy to listen to. Organization could help Tyler make a better show. It would keep him from over-explaining himself and being repetitive. It might also reduce his use of “ums” and “you knows.”
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Shoddy Radio
Category: Comedy
If completely random and explicit conversation is your thing, check out Chris, Ben, and Danny on Shoddy Radio. Topics of discussion range from football players in the 1990’s to comparing music groups to rating women’s anatomy. While random, the guys do stay on topic. These guys have been at this podcast thing for a while and have over 90 episodes released as of this review. They also keep episode length to 45 minutes or less. We enjoyed the intro music and appreciated the “changing of radio stations” bumpers. While some material was funny, some was quite offensive. Jana even described it as demeaning. Best guess: guys in their teens and twenties will like this one; others, especially the ladies, not quite so much.
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Talking Golf With Gary
Category: Sports and Recreation
Talking Golf with Gary is a simple podcast. Gary is the host of this golf enthusiast show and updates listeners about the latest news in men’s and women’s professional golf. Unlike many sports podcasts, Talking Golf with Gary does not offer tips on playing golf though it does give a number of statistics. Unfortunately, the show is not very memorable. This led us to wonder why listeners would choose this podcast when other podcasts and even a morning dose of Sports Center is available. We felt we were merely listening to Gary and not “talking with Gary” due to his lack of conversational tone. We would recommend working towards community feedback by asking questions of and requesting feedback from listeners. As of this review we would advise golf enthusiast to pass Talking Golf with Gary.
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Erotic Awakening
Category: Health – Sexuality
Erotic Awakening is a weekly podcast that presents a view of untraditional sexual lifestyles. Topics such as BDSM, master-slave relationships, and open marriages are covered throughout the episodes. If listeners are either curious about or are practicing this lifestyle then this podcast is sure to please. Hosts Dan and Dawn do an admirable job of navigating these topics without immaturity or vulgarity saturating the message. Dan has especially come a long way regarding maturity and his role in the podcast. Both hosts are very involved in the “erotic” community by hosting seminars and “how to” sessions. They emphasize the importance of safety by meeting in public places and the use of negotiations and safe words. Unfortunately, a major set back plagues Erotic Awakening: poor audio quality. There only appears to be one microphone shared between the two hosts including when they have a guest on the show. If one can handle the content and the poor audio, then listeners are encouraged to check out Erotic Awakening.
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The Tribe: A Survivor Podcast
Category: TV and Film
The Tribe: A Survivor Podcast is adeptly named and targets fans of CBS’ reality show Survivor. Hosts include John, Maggie, Paul, and Adam. Host vocals are backed by Survivor theme music, and sound clips of Survivor content and other entertaining sound samples are included. Adam offers a quick whit and entertaining bantering. Paul serves as the know-all-about-anything-Survivor-person, and Maggie offers her opinion with a cute laugh. This makes for a mix of hosts that offer such a unique personna. Each episode includes a discussion of the week’s Survivor episode and predictions about who will be kicked off the following week. Contestant strategy is a big topic of conversation. The show is paced quickly insuring high entertaining element. Though we had never watched a Survivor episode before, we had to indulge ourselves after listening to this podcast. Because we have previously reviewed John Norton’s other podcast, it came to no surprise that the editing of The Tribe was top-notch. The only concern we have is the tendency for John and Adam to dominate the conversation thus eclipsing Paul and especially Maggie. The Tribe: A Survivor Podcast offers high production value, fun format, and entertaining hosts.
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