tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post1024905521464393491..comments2023-11-03T06:02:02.128-07:00Comments on By Ken Levine: Podcast Episode 1: Hollywood & Levine's Maiden VoyageBy Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-85568494248591181182017-01-13T09:49:44.235-08:002017-01-13T09:49:44.235-08:00Enjoyed the podcast. I get what you were going for...Enjoyed the podcast. I get what you were going for with the Mr. Special Effects bit, but it didn't land for me and (perhaps as a result) went on longer than I would've wished...Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775430353810840374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-85949048389135653232017-01-11T12:47:15.257-08:002017-01-11T12:47:15.257-08:00I had the same problem as KMB, and appreciated his...I had the same problem as KMB, and appreciated his/her fix. <br /><br />Random question: have you ever worked with Elizabeth Craft? She and her sister do a fun podcast, and she talks a bit about her work.<br /><br />It was fun, and I'all subscribe and rate it.Julihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03975815827446776325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-23990385804057020592017-01-10T16:10:16.165-08:002017-01-10T16:10:16.165-08:00Love it Ken! Brings me back to the days of listen...Love it Ken! Brings me back to the days of listening to your stories on the Mariner's broadcasts. Please keep them coming.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-44657593712999436532017-01-10T11:46:31.988-08:002017-01-10T11:46:31.988-08:00You are off to great start Ken. Looking forward to...You are off to great start Ken. Looking forward to future podcasts. It would be interesting to hear Stu Shostak as a guest since I have always enjoyed your visits to his show.Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07486304582579129058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-92231042853075519352017-01-10T09:28:06.730-08:002017-01-10T09:28:06.730-08:00I just listened to your 1st podcast and am very im...I just listened to your 1st podcast and am very impressed. I look forward to future ones, especially with guests.<br /><br />The only question I have is at various places in the broadcast you said "we'll be right back after ..." (or words to that effect). However, there was no commercial or any other fill, the broadcast just continued immediately. Should there have been a commercial in these spots? Were there and you just removed them? Or maybe you just left space to insert some in the future.<br /><br />Just curious.ken kahnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02798415410187567106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-84241165348222140322017-01-10T07:00:10.964-08:002017-01-10T07:00:10.964-08:00Great podcast, Ken. Congrats on your launch!Great podcast, Ken. Congrats on your launch!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04167972771890538017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-16826955582780236282017-01-10T06:42:24.372-08:002017-01-10T06:42:24.372-08:00Ken, Enjoyed the first podcast very much. I've...Ken, Enjoyed the first podcast very much. I've been reading your blog for years and now will look forward to hearing your podcast regularly. However my one caveat is that I cringe at the profanity. I think the profanity is unnecessary and distracting. I was excited when I added the podcast to my subscription because on the iTunes store it said "clean lyric" (or whatever it's classified as), but was disappointed by the swearing. That's just my feedback, and I will nevertheless keep listening. Rob Spahrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01779558298121801760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-42676222623846642322017-01-10T00:18:22.613-08:002017-01-10T00:18:22.613-08:00Thanks for the RSS feed URL, KMB!
Ken, I enjoyed ...Thanks for the RSS feed URL, KMB!<br /><br />Ken, I enjoyed the stories. Keep them coming. I think I find the radio history my favorite?Rusty Tripodnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-49863779733069034442017-01-09T09:43:37.722-08:002017-01-09T09:43:37.722-08:00Very nice! Look forward to more. But I had to stay...Very nice! Look forward to more. But I had to stay on the treadmill over thirty minutes!Jeff Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708037522976667642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-64677545121066180062017-01-09T05:38:02.733-08:002017-01-09T05:38:02.733-08:00It was cool finally hearing your voice ... and by ...It was cool finally hearing your voice ... and by cool, I mean I was shovelling the snow out of my driveway. Never having heard your voice before, a cross between Ron Howard and Casey Kasem, that sun-drenched California tone was a warm distraction from the winter task at hand.Daddy Backgroundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02730937266890118648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-66276186353180325902017-01-08T21:37:28.550-08:002017-01-08T21:37:28.550-08:00Nice Dylan impression!Nice Dylan impression!rwagonerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09916892935660631002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-45638707007288797222017-01-08T20:29:36.599-08:002017-01-08T20:29:36.599-08:00I can't tell you how glad I am to see that you...I can't tell you how glad I am to see that your podcast is passed by the National Board of Internet Standards. I wouldn't have listened otherwise.estivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12736355730705116526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-77978309570071762302017-01-08T20:23:25.768-08:002017-01-08T20:23:25.768-08:00Given that you had a pro VCR by the mid-70s (and I...<br /><br />Given that you had a pro VCR by the mid-70s (and I suppose 1/2-inch machines later) did you tape the Emmy's the year you (and the Charles', Isaacs, and that other guy) won? Did you ever get into the "reaction shots" for that year and the others (smiling instead of "glaring")? It's kind of funny to use forgotten TV "stars" to present - sort of fits the recent ones I'll never know because network TV doesn't "get" me. FWIW here's a snippet of the Wikipedia entry for Arthur Murray :<br /><br /><i>Arthur Murray (1895 – 1991) went on television with a dance program hosted by his wife, Kathryn Murray (born ca. 1907, died 1999), The Arthur Murray Party, which ran from 1950 to 1960, on CBS, NBC, DuMont, ABC, and then on CBS.</i><br /><br />1977 on the radio? Didn't MASH keep you and Isaacs busy enough? Wikipedia first lists you two for an early episode in the 76/77 season (air date = October 5, 1976).Jahn Ghaltnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-69716304131061966182017-01-08T18:28:31.162-08:002017-01-08T18:28:31.162-08:00Great start! I appreciate the format of speaking &...Great start! I appreciate the format of speaking "directly to you." It's amazing how even many radio and TV professionals aren't very good at that. When hosts refer to the audience as "everybody," it still gets under my skin.<br /><br />The tough thing about having just one person talking is to go beyond merely relating prepared thoughts. If my first thought is "why can't I just read a transcript of this?" it's a good blog, but not a good podcast. But you have an engaging voice and your radio experience really shows here. Good luck!Andy Rosenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-15155555129960768152017-01-08T17:58:41.137-08:002017-01-08T17:58:41.137-08:00Ken:
Please have transcripts of your podcast for ...Ken:<br /><br />Please have transcripts of your podcast for the hearing Impared, avaiable so we can share in the experience.<br /><br />Thanks LES_U ( a very long time follower)slu@pupik.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-83824209746213305232017-01-08T15:34:37.212-08:002017-01-08T15:34:37.212-08:00First time caller, long time listener. Based on a...First time caller, long time listener. Based on all your podcasting experience, what tips do you have for a podcast n00bie? Ted Kilvingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02057975640340968691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-83290716163013968402017-01-08T10:11:24.157-08:002017-01-08T10:11:24.157-08:00At first I was going to ask if the podcast format ...At first I was going to ask if the podcast format would allow blog readers to finally hear samples of your baseball play-by-play, but old radio play-by-play for a team or a game you're not interested in can get boring, assuming you can even get permission from the overly protective lawyers of Major League Baseball. Then I realized, this podcast reminded me of why I liked your baseball play-by-play: it's the stories you tell during the long, boring parts of the game. (It didn't hurt that the teams you broadcast for in the 90s were awful.) Those stories were more baseball related than showbiz related, but it's all good.<br /><br />When I go back in the archives of podcasts I like, the first ones are very primate, and often they've deleted the first one out of embarrassment. This one has started very good, and can still get better.AAllenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04994241172130699272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-50414583671445981682017-01-08T09:44:02.072-08:002017-01-08T09:44:02.072-08:00MORE BASEBALL!
....PLEASE!MORE BASEBALL!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />....PLEASE!DrBOPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07179469265158025584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-42680522166027687262017-01-08T07:58:03.099-08:002017-01-08T07:58:03.099-08:00As one would expect, the podcast sounds very profe...As one would expect, the podcast sounds very professional, very "radio"; I can only assume that the breaks signal your hope that you will get sponsors and advertisers (and why not?). Those of us who read the blog regularly will recognize some of the stories (notably the Emmy story, which you retold just a few days ago), but I assume (again) that you're trying to reach a new and different audience as well as your existing one.<br /><br />One thing I do wonder if you've considered: you have a lot of interesting people who post comments to the blog. Why not do phone interviews with a few of them? Kind of celebrate the community you've built here?<br /><br />wgWendy M. Grossmanhttp://www.pelicancrossing.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-83644825730945221392017-01-08T07:18:41.212-08:002017-01-08T07:18:41.212-08:00I was one of the few that said I probably wouldn&#...I was one of the few that said I probably wouldn't listen to your podcast, but I did give your first one a listen. It was very funny, and I can see why you had a long career as a DJ and MLB broadcaster. You have a wonderful speaking voice, and your delivery is very smooth. No hesitations or vocalized pauses. So well prepared as to give the impression it was scripted, but delivered in a way that sounded conversational. BobinVThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06659467295097024979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-960677362658989042017-01-08T06:26:15.704-08:002017-01-08T06:26:15.704-08:00Listened. Loved it. Great job! David was great as ...Listened. Loved it. Great job! David was great as Mr SFX. That Beaver Cleaver clip was hilarious, too - you were funny!<br /><br />You asked for some feedback, and so I'm going to try and offer some. I really enjoyed it. The only thing that leaps to mind is that I think I'd love to hear a segment where you talked honestly to other writers about what it's like writing in Hollywood. (As much as I enjoyed the 1 to 1 segments, I guess I like a bit of "eavesdropping", too.) It would be fun to hear reminisces, stories, or just chatter about current thoughts on Hollywood.<br /><br />That's just one listener's thoughts. Short version: Keep it coming! I'm looking forward to future instalments and seeing how it grows and evolves. Subscribed!Johnny Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13302545167970532080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-88337275144796828862017-01-07T22:40:31.667-08:002017-01-07T22:40:31.667-08:00I like your blog, Ken, but I'm too impatient t...I like your blog, Ken, but I'm too impatient to sit through one person talking away. I'm sure you're entertaining in person, but I found myself just getting a bit...antsy while listening. I don't think it's your podcast, per se...just the medium I'm not used to. Should I be on a treadmill listening to this with nothing else to do?<br /><br />In any case, I sincerely wish you the best in this endeavor...I will continue with your blog re following it... just being honest.Chris Juricichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12113808574022011127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-80448078456211422812017-01-07T22:02:21.008-08:002017-01-07T22:02:21.008-08:00Mr. Special Effects reminded me of Bob and Ray. Ni...Mr. Special Effects reminded me of Bob and Ray. Nicely done!Charles H. Bryannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-56176262504686570302017-01-07T21:53:59.695-08:002017-01-07T21:53:59.695-08:00Great job! Sponsors take your spot now!Great job! Sponsors take your spot now!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14928004653059873104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-8199744576115220872017-01-07T19:47:27.072-08:002017-01-07T19:47:27.072-08:00Listened to the whole podcast; enjoyed it.
What I...Listened to the whole podcast; enjoyed it.<br /><br />What I liked? Smooth, consistent,uninterrupted delivery - very pleasant voice (which I had expected, given your radio background), great "inside" information.<br /><br />What I'd like to see/hear more of? More inside information on show biz; several times you and/or Mark Evanier have made off hand references to actors, directors, producers, who were difficult to work with. I'd like to know names. Those who have passed on to the Great Perhaps . . .probably no problem. Those who are still active in the business - maybe tough to do, given that you may have to work with them again one day. Still, a bit more information about the 'difficult" people in show biz would be interesting. Some divas are fairly well known and well documented; I'd still like to get your take on them . . . as well as those who may not be as well known.<br /><br />What did I NOT like about the podcast?<br /><br />Nothing. Enjoyed the whole thing. Might have run a little long ... but that's only because I seldom have time to listen to a 30+ minute program. My problem, not yours.<br /><br />Ya gone and went and one good! Again.<br /><br />Looking forward to the next episode. (Is that gonna be a daily? Weekly?)<br /><br />All my best,<br /><br />lyle<br />Lylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08455023609172006217noreply@blogger.com