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on: April 23, 2008, 02:18:00 PM
Tom on the blog asked if we had a place for tag line suggestions, and I thought it was a good idea. Can't promise we'll use any of these, but we just might. Have at!



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Reply #1 on: April 23, 2008, 04:20:34 PM
How about "..mostly"?
As in "They mostly come out at night... mostly." or "Get ready for a story that's mostly about a giant and his gold... mostly."

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Reply #2 on: April 23, 2008, 05:02:18 PM
How about something like "And now let's be swept away." or something like that.  Though fantasy is full of all kinds of styles, I know when the word fantasy is spoken, far off places and fantastical creatures in realms that don't exist typically comes to mind.  I think people get excited about being "swept away" to these uncommon places.


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Reply #3 on: April 23, 2008, 05:45:23 PM
Well I asked because I know that a lot of listeners have really great ideas for stuff like this, and since this whole project was conceived for the listeners they should be able to at least have a shot at getting their idea used. After I heard about this I started thinking and came up with a couple of suggestions. They coincide with the castle theme.

Lower the drawbridge to your imagination.

And

Cross the moat to a new realm.

oh and here is another i just thought up

Enter the courtyard of your dreams.

It's a start...



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Reply #4 on: April 23, 2008, 05:52:00 PM
Hey, just wanted to say I'm loving the new 'Pod. I didn't really feel connected with the first story, but 2 and 3, I really enjoyed.

    Anyway, I wanted to comment on the tagline. I totally agree with you Ms. Swirsky. I think it just needs to be natural. Escape Pod has a good formula and setup but PodCastle is not Escape Pod. If a tag line comes great, if not just keep the great stories coming.
    The tagline for PseudoPod(I promise it's true) was great the first time, but since then it feels a little forced to me. I think that you guys will do well on you own merits(tagline or no) and Steve will be Steve and keep doing his thing.

Thanks again, great Podcast.

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Reply #5 on: April 23, 2008, 05:58:05 PM
Now please pay attention as reality gets a quarter turn to the left.

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Reply #6 on: April 23, 2008, 06:27:28 PM
How about: "oh, and while we're on the topic of mongoose herding, here's something that comes to mind:"

It might not be always entirely appropriate, but it will be memorable :D



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Reply #7 on: April 23, 2008, 06:37:08 PM
it's another time and all's not well.



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Reply #8 on: April 23, 2008, 07:07:23 PM
I think it should come naturally.

I don't really have any suggestions but there is one on another podcast that always makes my kids laugh.

At the end of the Storynory podcast she always ends with "Bye bye."  I know it sounds simple but the way that she says it ALWAYS makes my kids laugh and repeat it. They are 8 and 2.

I guess what I'm saying is the simpler the better and keep it genuine or it will sound forced.

There is my two ruppees, for what they are worth.



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Reply #9 on: April 23, 2008, 10:47:20 PM
EP does have several repetition points that make for good ritual.  Not just "It's Story Time!" but also the computerized voice reading the title, and the distinctive way Steve usually says "Hello!". 

So it doesn't need to be a tag line, but ritual is good to get listeners into the right headspace.

That said, since Fantasy is often based on oral traditions my suggestion for a tagline would be "...so gather 'round and hear the story of <episode title>." or just "...so gather 'round and I'll tell you a story."



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Reply #10 on: April 24, 2008, 12:41:28 AM
EP does have several repetition points that make for good ritual.  Not just "It's Story Time!" but also the computerized voice reading the title, and the distinctive way Steve usually says "Hello!". 

So it doesn't need to be a tag line, but ritual is good to get listeners into the right headspace.

That said, since Fantasy is often based on oral traditions my suggestion for a tagline would be "...so gather 'round and hear the story of <episode title>." or just "...so gather 'round and I'll tell you a story."

I think Podcastle might need to find it's own way, though, and it might be a bit different.  Keep in mind there are several hosts (four, I think) of Podcastle, where as Escape Pod is hosted by the one and only Steve Eley.  Pseudopod gets away with it also somehow, despite having two hosts, but I think four might be a bit more of a stretch.

I think that's one of the cool potential things about Podcastle.  Each host might have their own style and ritual.


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Reply #11 on: April 24, 2008, 05:08:22 AM
I'm partial to "Don't let your meat loaf."  But that's just me.

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Reply #12 on: April 24, 2008, 06:32:02 PM
Be alert... the world needs more lerts.



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Reply #13 on: April 24, 2008, 08:45:06 PM
Be alert... the world needs more lerts.

Don't be aloof ... nobody likes a loof.

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Reply #14 on: April 25, 2008, 04:01:39 AM
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Reply #15 on: April 25, 2008, 06:18:03 PM
It's fantasy... Too bad "...As you Wish" is so reactive.

I would definitely give it twenty or so episodes. Something will have jutted out by then, and might just need a polish.



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Reply #16 on: April 25, 2008, 07:22:13 PM
"Give heed, for I shall whisper in thy ear and tell thee a story."



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Reply #17 on: May 05, 2008, 03:57:31 AM
Lower the drawbridge to your imagination.
awww i was thinkin of Lower the drawbridge to.... (didnt get this far before i read your post)

I'd like to hear my options, so I could weigh them, what do you say?
Five pounds?  Six pounds? Seven pounds?


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Reply #18 on: May 05, 2008, 09:30:23 AM
'let the words live in your mind'



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Reply #19 on: May 06, 2008, 04:45:54 AM
"Listen! I have a story..."

"My whole job is in the space between 'should be' and 'is.' It's a big space."


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Reply #20 on: May 06, 2008, 02:55:57 PM
"Stop me if you've heard this one before ..." ;D

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Reply #21 on: May 12, 2008, 05:18:58 AM
Well, I suppose "Once upon a time..." is a bit over-used, but it certainly does the job of preparing the listener.

Lower the drawbridge to your imagination.
That calls to mind the opening of "The Friendly Giant" show. Friendly (the only name he had) would always say he'd lower the drawbridge for us to enter...
 
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I'll go on ahead and lower the drawbridge. Would you like to see my castle? Here's my castle
[cue theme]


...and then we'd see it being lowered.
Actually, that shot is from the closing, when the bridge is about to be raised and the moon is up.

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Reply #22 on: May 26, 2008, 11:58:42 AM
"Stop me if you've heard this one before ..." ;D
You crack me up, stePH  :D  Your taglines really are the best, IMHO.

Came up with this one in the shower (really, a great place to just think, because there are no distractions, other than loads of water)

    Spread your ears and let this story take you far, far away

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Reply #23 on: May 26, 2008, 02:18:49 PM
"Stop me if you've heard this one before ..." ;D
You crack me up, stePH  :D  Your taglines really are the best, IMHO.


Well, obviously I'm not taking the topic seriously, but it's because I don't really think Podcastle needs a tag line.

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Reply #24 on: May 26, 2008, 03:03:47 PM
Well, obviously I'm not taking the topic seriously, but it's because I don't really think Podcastle needs a tag line.
Me, I never take things very seriously. That would put too much pressure on life and it's way too much fun for that! So, in a very unserious way, I wanna help Podcastle in its quest to find a tag line! As PC-listener, I dig quests.
So put on your shiny armor, flap your wings and join the quest for The Tag. Darnit.

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