tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post2876935765100365026..comments2023-11-03T06:02:02.128-07:00Comments on By Ken Levine: Podcasting my fate to the windBy Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-39541409183037812482017-05-18T10:42:06.698-07:002017-05-18T10:42:06.698-07:00I too enjoy the podcast. I use the Podcast app tha...I too enjoy the podcast. I use the Podcast app that came installed on my iPhone. Tap the magnifying glass icon that says "Search" underneath it and type in "Hollywood and Levine". You can download the podcasts when you are connected to Wifi to save cellular data. <br /><br />I like interviews and guests, but they doesn't have to be one every time. I enjoy trivia, insider stores, etc. Pretty much the popular topics of the blog. Baseball stories too.<br />Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00760229533287495672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-48547939917674254102017-05-18T07:46:04.593-07:002017-05-18T07:46:04.593-07:00I second the idea of an interview with the Missus....I second the idea of an interview with the Missus. Don't worry - no live audience - not much chance you will become Burns to her Allen!Jahn Ghaltnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-68721857835573865162017-05-18T02:34:46.086-07:002017-05-18T02:34:46.086-07:00@LouOCNY: That would be Porntip, Lou. Not Porntrip...@LouOCNY: That would be Porntip, Lou. Not Porntrip. Freudian. As in the name of a beauty queen whose poster once adorned a now extinct restaurant in LA.<br />Unless others want to chip in.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248182899977033579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-30678646501576420402017-05-18T01:36:41.510-07:002017-05-18T01:36:41.510-07:00Also Ken, your podcast is the only one my Spanish ...Also Ken, your podcast is the only one my Spanish gf and I can listen to together with ease, thanks to your clear and professional enunciation. So thanks for that! :)Johnny Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13302545167970532080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-61649920338074328792017-05-18T01:04:09.171-07:002017-05-18T01:04:09.171-07:00Not sure if doing longer would be too much pain fo...Not sure if doing longer would be too much pain for you, Ken, but as someone who regularly listens to podcasts, yours is uncommonly short. I don't know if the "30 mins" recommendedation came from folks who are scared of podcasts or what :-/<br /><br />I especially feel this when you're interviewing people. I'd love to hear more. <br /><br />Just to put this in perspective: The Joe Rogan Experience has 90+ million downloads a month and releases a new three hour episode nearly *every day*...!<br /><br />(A bit like Howard Stern, I guess?)<br /><br />My point is that if you have more to give, regular podcast listeners will gladly take it. <br /><br />Of course, it's only really with interviews that you can achieve longer than 30 mins without going insane. I'm just throwing it out there that you shouldn't be afraid of breaking the 30-40 mins barrier if you *wanted* to!<br /><br />Really enjoying the show. I listen every week and agree that you're really finding your feet now! Great stuff!Johnny Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13302545167970532080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-54609882026335223662017-05-17T19:25:44.362-07:002017-05-17T19:25:44.362-07:00You can also try google play, stitcher, or Tune In...You can also try google play, stitcher, or Tune Insanfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06580867647162091670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-27157704781678697742017-05-17T17:46:24.213-07:002017-05-17T17:46:24.213-07:00I listen every week also - on an Android app calle...I listen every week also - on an Android app called Player FM - remember Android users DO outnumber iPhone users.<br /><br />I would like to hear something from Annie - to hear how you did or did not influence her, what it;s like to follow in your career choice and so on - as long as she explains how she had the family nickname 'Porntrip'LouOCNYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16151395857835632917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-49447372463920218402017-05-17T17:16:55.473-07:002017-05-17T17:16:55.473-07:00I only have 9,999 friends - one of them being your...I only have 9,999 friends - one of them being your cousin, Julie. But she talks more than most people, so I will count it as 10K friends. Look forward to listening!andrea frazerhttp://www.happilytickedoff.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-20920939765935394852017-05-17T16:47:43.730-07:002017-05-17T16:47:43.730-07:00I listen every week.
If I want regular interviews...I listen every week.<br /><br />If I want regular interviews, I'll listen to Fresh Air. But I do like it when you interview people who wouldn't otherwise be heard, like the v.o. artist a couple weeks ago, etc. How about Earl Pomeranz? Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02753360146107174303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-91634257474291289852017-05-17T16:16:46.954-07:002017-05-17T16:16:46.954-07:00There is a touch of 1970's Casey Kasem in the ...There is a touch of 1970's Casey Kasem in the podcast, you should stick in some bizarre 70's commercials occasionally. I'm Outraged!https://www.blogger.com/profile/08329023172070049233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-6487427639885760522017-05-17T14:15:16.391-07:002017-05-17T14:15:16.391-07:00And, as far as I know, 'ratings' are only ...And, as far as I know, 'ratings' are only via Apple iTunes (use a star method and you can leave a written review which helps boost it within the store)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-72907891038164133662017-05-17T12:58:52.798-07:002017-05-17T12:58:52.798-07:00My husband (59) subscribes. He listens and then wh...My husband (59) subscribes. He listens and then when we walk the dog he tells me everything you said! Melissa C. Banczakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04953145515216692625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-24969981434646157742017-05-17T12:49:39.738-07:002017-05-17T12:49:39.738-07:00Yours is the only podcast I listen to [no, I'm...Yours is the only podcast I listen to [no, I'm not sucking up]. Most of the others just don't hold my interest. My hearing is slowly fading away so I have to really concentrate to be able to catch everything or use headphones. Or maybe hire someone to yell loudly, like the old Garrett Morris bit from SNL for the hard of hearing. Don't know what I'm going to do once my hearing is gone.....guess I'll have to find some type of speech to text application. Other than that, I really enjoy the podcast!YEKIMIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01921751875397071034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-90805630746363060872017-05-17T11:59:52.365-07:002017-05-17T11:59:52.365-07:00I enjoy the podcast as I like good storytelling (g...I enjoy the podcast as I like good storytelling (grew up listening to Jean Shepherd on the radio) and enjoy the conversational style and the fact that you are talking to and not at the listener. I always listen to the podcasts at work on the web site, but I do have an itunes account (which I rarely use) so I will log in and figure out how to officially subscribe and add a 5 star review so I can at least get measured in your official listener base.Arthurnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-31664581871603584572017-05-17T11:14:40.364-07:002017-05-17T11:14:40.364-07:00I know everyone's excited about the podcast, b...I know everyone's excited about the podcast, but I'm realy only interested in reading. I hope you'll continue to think of those of us who aren't listening to the podcast. As always, thanks for providing the blog.Mike Schryverhttp://franknelson.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-62888364348967038342017-05-17T11:05:47.535-07:002017-05-17T11:05:47.535-07:00I think your radio skills are really paying a divi...I think your radio skills are really paying a dividend with the podcast, Ken. It feels neither rushed nor padded. You cover a lot of ground in a compact 30 minute-ish length. Just keep it coming!Greg Thompsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-30917286772524676772017-05-17T11:04:00.849-07:002017-05-17T11:04:00.849-07:00Very clever, knew that title was familiar: now, ...Very clever, knew that title was familiar: now, going to have that Vince Guaraldi composition play in my head all day.<br /><br />Which is a good thing to happen.John Hammesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-37299157076261863832017-05-17T10:30:00.091-07:002017-05-17T10:30:00.091-07:00To "subscribe" to any podcast, you just ...To "subscribe" to any podcast, you just need a podcast app from your app store. Search "podcast" and you'll find many to choose from. Of course, most iPhone users use iTunes, but you don't have to. Once in the app, search for "Hollywood and Levine", when it finds it there should be the option to subscribe. This means that you don't have to go looking for the podcast each week. As soon as Ken posts an episode, your podcast app will get it for you. You can even set the app to send you a notification on your device, but that's not required. Finally, if your app has trouble finding "Hollywood and Levine" then you can search using an RSS link. Poke around your app for "search by RSS" and put this link in the search bar: http://hollywoodandlevine.libsyn.com/rss Good luck and happy listening! Chris Ledesmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09262812513700030371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-14637333411992965262017-05-17T10:29:51.824-07:002017-05-17T10:29:51.824-07:00To "subscribe" to any podcast, you just ...To "subscribe" to any podcast, you just need a podcast app from your app store. Search "podcast" and you'll find many to choose from. Of course, most iPhone users use iTunes, but you don't have to. Once in the app, search for "Hollywood and Levine", when it finds it there should be the option to subscribe. This means that you don't have to go looking for the podcast each week. As soon as Ken posts an episode, your podcast app will get it for you. You can even set the app to send you a notification on your device, but that's not required. Finally, if your app has trouble finding "Hollywood and Levine" then you can search using an RSS link. Poke around your app for "search by RSS" and put this link in the search bar: http://hollywoodandlevine.libsyn.com/rss Good luck and happy listening! Chris Ledesmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09262812513700030371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-72316607151461606632017-05-17T10:20:22.207-07:002017-05-17T10:20:22.207-07:00Friday question: Did you see "Charles III&quo...Friday question: Did you see "Charles III" on PBS this Sunday? A filmed version of the play (about the succession of the current Prince of Wales to the throne), the dialog is all blank verse. I'd be interested in your reaction to that -- I figured it might work on stage, but I found it distracting in a film set in contemporary times.Earl Boeberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07300222007927549893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-65681732873646429052017-05-17T10:08:12.505-07:002017-05-17T10:08:12.505-07:00You can subscribe from just about any Podcast appl...You can subscribe from just about any Podcast application, actually. I use PocketCasts, which is one of the most popular options for Android and was able to easily find it with a search. I did just check and was a little surprised that it isn't available from Google Play. You might want to look into getting it added there.<br /><br />There is also a direct RSS link that you can plug into pretty much any Podcast application to subscribe if it doesn't show up via a search. That link is http://hollywoodandlevine.libsyn.com/rss. By the way, the RSS address is actually available from the banner at the top of your site. It is the little icon with two quarter circles above a dot.<br /><br />I just checked and was a little surprised that it isn't available from Google Play. You should be able to add it by going to https://play.google.com/music/podcasts/portal and clicking the "Add a Podcast" button. You will then need to enter the RSS address I gave above and provide them with some information so that they can verify that you are the owner of the Podcast.<br /><br />By the way, I thoroughly enjoy the Podcast each week. I think the length is just about right and the content has been both interesting and entertaining. The only minor suggestion I would make is that you should more clearly state when you are starting an advertisement. The need for ads is completely understandable and now pretty common in Podcasts, but it generally is a good idea to preface them with "Here are a few words about our sponsor" or something similar.Jeffrey Graebnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04452864460607926061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-78720992771053111562017-05-17T10:00:00.390-07:002017-05-17T10:00:00.390-07:00First, your podcast is excellent because it's ...First, your podcast is excellent because it's a one-on-one presentation filled with items folks like to hear about. Show biz and baseball. They might feel different if they were gangrene and spider species. So, you've got the content cornered.<br /><br />My suggestion is to trim. Conform the length to fit with the commute times across America. Fortune magazine listed the top ten cities' commute times from a high of 34 minutes in NYC to a low of 29 minutes in Atlanta. Figure another 10% reduction for folks to get settled in their cars and I think you'll have the ideal length.<br /><br />That, and give away albums, hats and t-shirts...<br /><br />:)<br /><br /> Barefoot Billy Alohahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04586870309250699505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-25079387352696610002017-05-17T09:47:01.327-07:002017-05-17T09:47:01.327-07:00Will you be interviewing some of your faithful blo...Will you be interviewing some of your faithful blog readers and commenters? I'm available.Roseannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08393487748949411049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-79955798673566416202017-05-17T09:38:00.453-07:002017-05-17T09:38:00.453-07:00Excellent job Ken, got turned on to your site afte...Excellent job Ken, got turned on to your site after you did the Bandwidth podcast with David Martin & Kipper McGee, look forward to listening to your story telling in the future. LesterAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07444389787602037908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-79422127818698468892017-05-17T09:23:21.114-07:002017-05-17T09:23:21.114-07:00It would be funny to morf into DJ mode once in a w...It would be funny to morf into DJ mode once in a while and play a song... we won't alert the royalties police.Big B's Random Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02655248016845768384noreply@blogger.com