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July 27, 2007

Brownstoner's First Podcast

podbeanlogo.jpgSince someone told us that all the kids these days are into podcasts, we decided to experiment with our own downloadable audio digest of the past week's content. We've picked two or three of each day's newsiest posts and dropped them into one podcast that you can take with you over the weekend. Consider this an experiment and please let us know whether you'd like to see more of these or whether we should stick to the written word.
Brownstoner Podcast 7/27/07 [Podbean]




Posted by Brownstoner at 12:09 PM | Comments (15)

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I like podcasts in general but I think they are better for longer topics. I don't think I'd be interested in them from this site. Just my opinion.

Posted by: Anonymous at July 27, 2007 11:57 AM

Hmm??? nice idea but I think your time is better spent on the blog. I know I would rather read and post.

Posted by: anon at July 27, 2007 12:05 PM

I don't think the "kids these days" are into brownstones and real estate. What's the average age of a person reading this blog? Do they listen to podcasts?

Posted by: Anonymous at July 27, 2007 1:00 PM

Wow. This was such a misstep.

Posted by: Bx2Bklyn at July 27, 2007 1:39 PM

yes, 1:39, fatal. how will the site ever survive!

Posted by: anon at July 27, 2007 1:54 PM

Podcasts are not period-appropriate. I suggest a recording on wax cylinder, delivered by courier.

Posted by: Anonymous at July 27, 2007 1:56 PM

How about some stuff on brownstones? How about monitoring the Forum?

Posted by: anon at July 27, 2007 1:57 PM

Sorry, this is NOT the way to do a podcast. Reading items that are on the website with a bored-sounding voice is less than scintillating. It would be great if you did a podcast with NEW content--like some interviews that go more in depth on the issues of the week. I'll stick to reading the site. PS: I listen to a lot of podcasts--that's all I have on my (pathetic shuffle) iPod.

Posted by: Carol Gardens at July 27, 2007 2:38 PM

I did not think it added to the site. Just my opinion.

Posted by: Anonymous at July 27, 2007 2:47 PM

Thanks, everyone, helpful to hear.

Posted by: Brownstoner at July 27, 2007 3:09 PM

I'd love SPECIAL podcasts... a brownstoner walking tour - i'd definitely download that and wait for nice day to wander about the neighborhood and hear about how much various houses cost/when they were last sold and short interviews/stories from people in the area.


I know this would be a major project but, I'd prefer an occasional but interesting piece that is particularly suited to audio rather than something i can read for myself and - isn't enhanced by listening - indeed w/o pictures it is less exciting.

Posted by: anon at July 27, 2007 3:21 PM

Carol Gardens nailed it - I'd listen if you weren't just reading off already posted (and likely then read) articles. New or unique content is what I'd tune in for. Like interviews or somesuch.

Posted by: EJ at July 27, 2007 6:58 PM

I like the idea and would definitely download podcasts from this site. The content is good and I usually dont have time to read through all the posts so a podcast would be prefect.

Only negative: the sleepy, monotonous chick reading the stories sounds awful and makes you want to turn it off immediately. If you're going to read the stories, why not read them yourself brownstoner? That would be great

Posted by: DB at July 27, 2007 10:15 PM

I liked that chick's voice. Who is she, Brownstoner? I'd like to meet her. If she's as hot as she sounds, I might just have to slip her the old turkey neck.

Posted by: anon at July 28, 2007 9:28 AM

Wow. You people are awful. I agree the voice sounded sleepy but at least there were no annoying sound effects like on most commercial radio today. Definitely agree with 3:21PM. i.e What could a podcast do that the website can't?

Posted by: Anonymous at July 28, 2007 10:26 AM

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