MacSwitched Podcast 1

This is the first MacSwitched Podcast, hosted by Data and BenC.

The MacSwitched Podcast is for users who just switched to the Mac or those planning to switch. We also put useful tips for those who have been using the Mac for some time now.

This first episode talks about the perceived cost of switching to a Mac and why most of this is an "illusion". BenC and Data discuss several cost factors that, when you look at it from the big picture, actually make the Mac a better investment than PCs and Windows: the real productivity boost you get with Macs, the bundled software, superior hardware, the high resale value and the fact that it just works and makes life easier for us.

MacSwitched Podcast 1: MP3 Version. This is the pure audio version, for all other media players.

Download MacSwitched Episode 1 - Enhanced Version: contains chapters and clickable links. For iPod Touch, iPhones and iTunes.

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UPDATES

March 4, 2008

• MacSwitched Podcast submitted to iTunes for approval (fingers crossed).
  
• Famous TV and movie personality will be next MacSwitched guest. (Details later).
  
• MacSwitched downloads go over 130 (clap-clap!).
  

Celebrities and Geeks: Mac Switch Podcast

Podcast update. We have started looking for geeks and celebrities who we can invite to speak about why they love using the Mac. Our friend Ian has already suggested two celebs. We know another famous personality who's very busy but who we may be able to pull for a short Skype call. We also have several hardcore programmers who can talk about how the Mac OS helps them do better coding, and friends in the media who use Macs to produce videos.

For now, we won't tell you who these are, so we won't jinx the invitiations :)

Abangan!

Podcasting thru GarageBand (Now Testing)

In preparation for the upcoming podcasts, I'm now playing around with GarageBand. I'm checking out the loops, songs and stingers that are available to GarageBand, looking for upbeat music to use as theme. Will also be checking out the different vocal effects we can use to create impressive results. So far the best introductory link to the topic of podcasting is: http://www.how-to-podcast-tutorial.com/.

Tasks:

• Get a good mic.
  


• Discover best volume settings for podcasting.


• Find theme music.


• Test voice effects for Podcast ID.


• Write cue cards/topic outline.


• Do a test podcast.


• Find a free host and upload.


• Publish in Blogger.


• Announce podcast!

Stay tuned!