tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post8550709735944333817..comments2023-11-03T06:02:02.128-07:00Comments on By Ken Levine: Podcast confidential By Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-67457019752829242242018-04-15T12:31:21.601-07:002018-04-15T12:31:21.601-07:00How about a podcast about directing?How about a podcast about directing?Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00760229533287495672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-55447501120752010412018-04-13T08:17:57.586-07:002018-04-13T08:17:57.586-07:00I love your podcasts, Ken and I recommend it all t...I love your podcasts, Ken and I recommend it all the time to people as well as your blog. Thanks and keep up the good work!VincentSnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-58205369768939643642018-04-12T19:19:48.847-07:002018-04-12T19:19:48.847-07:00I am so excited about the Frasier commentary. I s...I am so excited about the Frasier commentary. I still watch that show almost every night! PJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-57046332723339602742018-04-12T16:36:44.834-07:002018-04-12T16:36:44.834-07:00I can’t believe no one on this baseball loving blo...I can’t believe no one on this baseball loving blog has mentioned Vin Scully’s amazing broadcast yesterday about the 2020 All Star Game being in LA. It was so beautiful. If you missed it go to YouTube!<br /><br />Ken<br />I happened to hear it because I listened to you call part of a game on your Podcast, and I enjoyed it so much, I wanted to see how you compared to Vin Scully——uh, wouldn’t you know I would hear him give probably the most beautiful and moving tribute he’s ever given! Ha! You still sounded great, however. Diane D.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-21492859648836588902018-04-12T15:16:03.741-07:002018-04-12T15:16:03.741-07:00Looking forward to the Frasier commentary. I very ...Looking forward to the Frasier commentary. I very much enjoyed the Cheers one.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00760229533287495672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-25048584123693831582018-04-12T15:07:50.721-07:002018-04-12T15:07:50.721-07:00Growing up in LA, when did you listen to Jean Shep...Growing up in LA, when did you listen to Jean Shepherd? Were his shows available locally, or was WOR one of those stations you could hear all over? I listened to Shep in NJ, but late at night I could get the Orioles game out of Baltimore and sometimes a Chicago station.<br /><br />God, I miss AM radio.Buttermilk Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07430011403223875192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-52945032001670341652018-04-12T14:27:46.569-07:002018-04-12T14:27:46.569-07:00Ken, I've stated this before and I must stress...Ken, I've stated this before and I must stress that I'm not trying to be funny, The main reason I don't listen to the podcast is because I don't have a computer. All I have is a smartphone and no Wi-Fi. So a single show would eat up all my data. But, don't feel bad or insulted. I've NEVER listened to ANY podcast. Part of that is because of the afore mentioned technology gap. And part of it is "sour grapes." Quite honestly I'm envious and resentful of the success of some people who were once peers. (However, some of my former colleagues have earned and deserve their success. I have no problem with them.) Ironically, back in the OLD DAYS, I would have had a friend record the cast for me. But, cassettes predate podcasts and fewer and fewer people listen to CD's any more. That's an idea. If you had selected episodes on CD I'd buy one or more. <br />M.B.Mike Bloodworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04755626259169126800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-377416009184125472018-04-12T12:38:39.316-07:002018-04-12T12:38:39.316-07:00I would be honored to take part in something such ...I would be honored to take part in something such as that, especially since Ken works or has worked in three fields that have long fascinated me and considered as occupations (comedy writing, baseball broadcasting, Top 40 radio). But, as Johnny Mathis once sang, it's not for me to say.VP81955https://www.blogger.com/profile/11792390726196611188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-90717586682445929282018-04-12T12:07:06.980-07:002018-04-12T12:07:06.980-07:00I like it when you talk about writing, directing, ...I like it when you talk about writing, directing, creating a pilot, being funny etc.<br />This means that when thereʼs a guest, I donʼt care about the fact that itʼs a guest episode per se. I care if he or she is a writer or a director or an actor or a comedian who gives insight on his or her art.<br />Iʼm a guy who thinks that Chechovʼs writing suggestions are useful. So Iʼm always on the lookout for anyone who tries first of all to find and learn, then to teach and convey a method, really for the sake of giving and sharing, putting ego and jealousy aside.<br /><br />I donʼt care much for the gossip or anecdote episodes. I like anecdotes when they are: “The making of” kind of anecdotes.<br /><br />Anyway, this is just a big: “What I believe I think” kind of speech.<br />Actually, listening to your podcasts I learnt things I didnʼt think I would.<br />Like when I learned that Courtney Cox was the worst of Friendsʼ actors because she didnʼt find her own comedic character. I still think she did her job and did great acting, but yeah, unlike the others she didnʼt create a comedic character adding her own thing to what was written for her. She just delivered.Filippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06348307887535378338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-15719244635662828532018-04-12T11:52:06.217-07:002018-04-12T11:52:06.217-07:00My favorite podcast as I have stated was about Hol...My favorite podcast as I have stated was about Hollywood Lunch :)<br /><br />Among other podcasts, many I don't get since I don't know about baseball and many of the shows that is being talked about.<br /><br />Other interesting ones are interviews with Arlen Peters, David Goodman, Phoef Sutton, Oscar announcer (sorry forgot name :)) and the most popular one being Oscar review.<br /><br />I am yet to listen to Phoef Sutton's part 2, Kevin Smith both parts.<br /><br />Has there been a podcast with your partner David Isaacs? <br /><br />Would be great if Tom Hanks or Larry David were guests sometime.<br /><br />Each day when I open the blog and see the new podcasts and blogs, it always amazes me to think what drives you to do this. On YouTube, subscription, views earns the entertainers some money. But here - no ads, nothing that benefits you.... What drives you!!?? :)<br /><br />Dhruvnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-69385789150313419642018-04-12T11:38:44.382-07:002018-04-12T11:38:44.382-07:00I really appreciate the way you get to the point o...I really appreciate the way you get to the point on your podcast. On so many podcasts and YouTube videos, people do meandering introductions about their topic. Hello... we've already READ the topic before we even clicked on it. And those people who listen automatically because they are subscribed and didn't see the topic... well, they already like your show. You don't have to "hook" them with an elaborate intro.<br /><br />As for the photo: You use a sock AND a screen? At least your mic will never get pregnant.Andy Rosenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-80036287075415623362018-04-12T10:40:20.698-07:002018-04-12T10:40:20.698-07:00Ken: maybe a Friday question for you. Have you co...Ken: maybe a Friday question for you. Have you considered flipping the podcast to have one of the regulars here (VP, D.J, E. Yarber, I don't want to pick favourites) as the "host" and you + your chosen guests as the people answering questions?<br /><br />But for now, darn, one on a baseball team. If you can call the Mariners that. You force me to listen against my will ...Dr Loserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12717234136006844887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-42937933408165300072018-04-12T10:21:37.347-07:002018-04-12T10:21:37.347-07:00Ken,
LOVE the podcast, I'm now a subscriber.....Ken,<br /><br />LOVE the podcast, I'm now a subscriber...<br /><br />You make a valuable point. To me, a podcast should never sound like "Bobby & Zippy In the Morning". If someone is trying doing a podcast and attempting to sound like a typical radio show, then they need to go get hired somewhere and actually make $$ at it. Whereas, most of those types of podcasts are from the types of people who could never get hired in radio to begin with, or try to emulate a Howard Stern or Adam Carolla. If a podcaster can't do a program without trying to sound like someone else...thy really need to rethink it, or risk winding up in the weeds with everyone else. <br /><br />It does, however, go back to that most ancient of radio principles: be brief, be compelling, be finished. If your weekly podcast is 2 hours long, there is no way you can hold someone's attention for that length of time. Mine usually go 15-20 minutes, tops.<br /><br />Love your blog, love your podcast! <br /><br />Lance Ballancenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-24369371523655562142018-04-12T10:00:15.569-07:002018-04-12T10:00:15.569-07:00Ken
I have enjoyed the podcast very much-it's...Ken<br /><br />I have enjoyed the podcast very much-it's just as entertaining as the blog to me. Your blog is one of the few I check in with every week.<br /><br />A question for you-why hasn't there been a great TV Show about a sports team? There has not been a great, long running show about a team. The only ones I can come up with is "The White Shadow" and "Friday Night Lights" and they were more about high school<br /><br />Another question for you-what did you think of "Brockmire"? <br /><br />Mike MillerMikeMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04146763115045286209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-62899407471743097702018-04-12T09:39:34.193-07:002018-04-12T09:39:34.193-07:00I love your podcasts!
One way to bring in reader&...I love your podcasts!<br /><br />One way to bring in reader's participation to your podcast would be to let them know who your guest would be. Then readers can ask a few questions in the comments section, which you can subsequently ask the guests along with your own questions. Just a suggestion....<br /><br />I would have loved to ask a few questions to David Goodman about 'Family Guy'.<br /><br />Dhruvnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-40470406892338833012018-04-12T09:34:57.215-07:002018-04-12T09:34:57.215-07:00Ken, I LOVE your podcast. I like the variety of sh...Ken, I LOVE your podcast. I like the variety of shows you do - guests and no-guest shows, the stories about shows you've done, your snarky bits about the award shows... Keep 'em coming!Diane Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06117310870991161319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-38545306440690795202018-04-12T09:25:42.221-07:002018-04-12T09:25:42.221-07:00I love Jean Shepherd<a href="http://www.rogerogreen.com/2015/12/21/x-is-for-hoax-and-xmas-story/" rel="nofollow">I love Jean Shepherd</a> Roger Owen Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05298172138307632062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-11514852648131954242018-04-12T09:21:11.731-07:002018-04-12T09:21:11.731-07:00No email address for the Pope but he is on Twitter...No email address for the Pope but he is on Twitter: @Pontifex<br />Let me know if he answers you.Roseannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08393487748949411049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-44704568463559391982018-04-12T09:01:01.871-07:002018-04-12T09:01:01.871-07:00Really enjoyed the baseball themed podcast today. ...Really enjoyed the baseball themed podcast today. Mariner baseball without you and Dave just isn't the same. I mean it's not like the M's are contending for the series every year, so good entertainment from the booth is so welcome.<br />Cliff<br />Cliffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04181746634309884183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-37977355436550306302018-04-12T08:50:59.242-07:002018-04-12T08:50:59.242-07:00Potentially dumb question about your podcast, whic...Potentially dumb question about your podcast, which I like quite a bit. Your radio background is evident and makes the listening much better than the standard hemming and hawing most of us would do. Anyway...as a segment ends you say you'll be right back with... or something like that. Why? There is no pause or commercial where you go away. I'm assuming you don't "record" it all in one take and it's to let you know to find the next section, but why do you keep it in when there's no break in it. Told you it was a potentially dumb question.<br />-MWAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-11529649346656263252018-04-12T08:43:00.096-07:002018-04-12T08:43:00.096-07:00Thank you very much for the podcasts, which I'...Thank you very much for the podcasts, which I've enjoyed immensely. Looking forward to the Marc Evanier episode. I don't think the Pope Francis has email, but you can always tweet at him <b>@Pontifex</b>. If you do manage to schedule him, please ask when the Indians are going to start hitting.iainnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-51125625620132154522018-04-12T08:26:16.044-07:002018-04-12T08:26:16.044-07:00If the blog posts are your equivalent to a daily c...If the blog posts are your equivalent to a daily comic strip, the podcast is your Sunday page, where you have the space to really get into a topic with much more detail. E. Yarbernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-46568693832876422018-04-12T08:05:38.021-07:002018-04-12T08:05:38.021-07:00I enjoy your podcasts and appreciate that you try ...I enjoy your podcasts and appreciate that you try to keep them fresh and I recommend them highly. The best interviews I’ve ever seen are done through very well crafted questions (I believe well crafted questions are the genius of people like Dan Rather, who gently, yet precisely steer the interview), ferreting out the brilliance of the guest. We can check Wikipedia to see their resume. We want to know who they are as a person, their thought process and struggles. Your solo podcasts are good, because you approach the show with your own very interesting point of view. The likability of the guest is kind of irrelevant to me, I can interview my neighbor to get that. Those who have a very unique and interesting profession should have a very interesting story to tell. The mission is to extract the genius from the person, yet respect their boundaries. As a great writer, you know that a HUGE key to a TV show is the writing, and I contend that the same thing holds true in an interview. Your skillful crafting of questions shall serve you well. Karan Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17199181878619065686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-57802853505211229562018-04-12T07:00:52.229-07:002018-04-12T07:00:52.229-07:00I have had the joy and privilege of sitting with K...I have had the joy and privilege of sitting with Ken as a guest on his podcast (episodes 48 & 49 - Dishing Dirt on Celebrities). An hour flew by as if it were a few minutes ... just two guys sitting and telling stories ... and as someone who has done hundreds of interviews over the years, I can say, without hesitation, that Ken is VERY good at it. Very easy. Knowledgeable. A good listener (which is so important) ... does his homework ... and he's INTERESTED!<br />As far as the sound of the podcast, you can tell Ken comes from a radio background (as do I--CBS Radio here). A professional jingle package and announcer woven through each podcast? So refreshing! But Ken is a pro and I wouldn't expect anything less from him!<br />If you haven't heard any of his podcasts, take some time and listen. You'll be entertained, amused, educated ... and have a smile on your face! Who could ask for more in our world today!Arlen Petersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-48855402503766691042018-04-12T06:28:04.212-07:002018-04-12T06:28:04.212-07:00All I can say about your podcast is this:
Thumbs ...All I can say about your podcast is this:<br /><br />Thumbs up! (tried to paste the emoji, but I couldn't figure out how.)Jeff Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06626617823721757256noreply@blogger.com