Finally, success!

[Bdoomed]

Finally managed to get my roommate to listen to EP!  He's going through some "top stories" rss feed (that I didn't know existed) as well as my recommendations.  Finally I can talk about the stories outside of the forums!

Next step: get him to join the forums muahahaha

[Talia]

Not a one of my RL friends listens to any podcasts. It's very frustrating. I am not sure how to get them to convert (some of them don't have MP3 players which makes it challenging).

[Wilson Fowlie]

Not a one of my RL friends listens to any podcasts. It's very frustrating. I am not sure how to get them to convert (some of them don't have MP3 players which makes it challenging).

I have a couple of friends who'll listen to one if I thrust it on them, but not regularly.

One friend really hates the slow pace of listening v. reading (which doesn't bother me, since I mostly listen while I'm driving, so I couldn't read anyway), but he's nice enough to listen to episodes that I've narrated, and often ones that I recommend if the text isn't available online somewhere.

Technology just isn't set up to support podcasting very well. You need specialized equipment to listen in the car (either a really up-to-date stereo with a USB or other flash reading port, or an AUX input) and when people aren't driving, they'd rather be watching TV (or, in the case of people like my friend, reading rather than listening).

Some people walk, I guess, but the only people I know who do that, walk with friends so they can socialize.

Can't win.

[Talia]

Podcasts are perfect for doing chores! Load em on your mp3 player, hit play throw it in your pocket (or if you don't have pockets, innovate) then get cleaning or laundering or whathaveyou.

[Wilson Fowlie]

True. I often listen while I'm doing dishes.

[kibitzer]

I talk about the EA 'casts a lot, especially when people ask what I do with my time and it comes out that I'm involved. However I've yet to make one solid convert. (Funny how I slip into religious language). Not even my good lady listens regularly.

And btw BDoomed, when your friend signs up to the forums, we'll treat him/her very well indeed. Muahahaha!

[Bdoomed]

I'm not sure what exactly got him into it.  I know he would overhear me listening to an episode or two and LOVE it every time, and then all of the sudden I find out he's listening while he stretches post-exercise or during menial chores, etc.  *sniff* makes me so proud!
He's even got me listening more often to my backlog of unheard episodes.  Most recently, Leech Run, which we both really enjoyed.  I think his next venture is a Union Dues story.
Interestingly enough, he prefers Norm Sherman to Steve Eley.  I don't know how I feel about that.  I mean, Norm is awesome and all, but .... fuckin' Steve, man! I guess it's a nostalgia thing?

[Fenrix]

Technology just isn't set up to support podcasting very well. You need specialized equipment to listen in the car (either a really up-to-date stereo with a USB or other flash reading port, or an AUX input) and when people aren't driving, they'd rather be watching TV (or, in the case of people like my friend, reading rather than listening).

One technology moving up will help, actually. Smart phones make it real easy to have an MP3 player in something you need to have. I've recently upgraded to a smart phone and have used that to really accelerate my consumption rate while working in the yard or in the garage.

I burn audio CD's for the car. Next car I buy will have a CD player that will read MP3 CD's, though. I'm anal retentive enough to work on filling the whole disc, but it is time consuming.

[Wilson Fowlie]

I burn audio CD's for the car. Next car I buy will have a CD player that will read MP3 CD's, though. I'm anal retentive enough to work on filling the whole disc, but it is time consuming.

You might consider looking into a gadget that attaches to an MP3 player that converts its output into a (low power) FM broadcast. Your car stereo will receive it as though it were a regular FM station and play the output.

If your smartphone is an iPhone, there's a special one for it; otherwise you can get one that takes a standard 1/8" cable.

Saves on a) the work involved in packing audio CDs with sound, b) the CDs themselves and c) having to upgrade to a MP3-CD-reading stereo.

Amazon.com has a selection, and alternatively, you should be able to find something usable in your local electronics store.

Just an idea.

[Fenrix]

I burn audio CD's for the car. Next car I buy will have a CD player that will read MP3 CD's, though. I'm anal retentive enough to work on filling the whole disc, but it is time consuming.

You might consider looking into a gadget that attaches to an MP3 player that converts its output into a (low power) FM broadcast. Your car stereo will receive it as though it were a regular FM station and play the output.

If your smartphone is an iPhone, there's a special one for it; otherwise you can get one that takes a standard 1/8" cable.

Saves on a) the work involved in packing audio CDs with sound, b) the CDs themselves and c) having to upgrade to a MP3-CD-reading stereo.

Amazon.com has a selection, and alternatively, you should be able to find something usable in your local electronics store.

Just an idea.

Appreciate the thought.  I tried that several years back, but the quality was not what I wanted. Also, our FM radio market is pretty cramped. I recall that being an issue in the past. I'd probably have to find an AM band for it.

[Darwinist]

I burn audio CD's for the car. Next car I buy will have a CD player that will read MP3 CD's, though. I'm anal retentive enough to work on filling the whole disc, but it is time consuming.

You might consider looking into a gadget that attaches to an MP3 player that converts its output into a (low power) FM broadcast. Your car stereo will receive it as though it were a regular FM station and play the output.

If your smartphone is an iPhone, there's a special one for it; otherwise you can get one that takes a standard 1/8" cable.

Saves on a) the work involved in packing audio CDs with sound, b) the CDs themselves and c) having to upgrade to a MP3-CD-reading stereo.

Amazon.com has a selection, and alternatively, you should be able to find something usable in your local electronics store.

Just an idea.

Appreciate the thought.  I tried that several years back, but the quality was not what I wanted. Also, our FM radio market is pretty cramped. I recall that being an issue in the past. I'd probably have to find an AM band for it.

I have a car with a cassette player and you can buy an adapter that plugs in to the iPod or IPhone that play through the car stereo that way.  There is no interference and the the audio quality is actually pretty good.   I don't know of too many people that have cassete players in their car stereos any more though, like my 2004 VW does.

[Unblinking]

I burn audio CD's for the car. Next car I buy will have a CD player that will read MP3 CD's, though. I'm anal retentive enough to work on filling the whole disc, but it is time consuming.

You might consider looking into a gadget that attaches to an MP3 player that converts its output into a (low power) FM broadcast. Your car stereo will receive it as though it were a regular FM station and play the output.

If your smartphone is an iPhone, there's a special one for it; otherwise you can get one that takes a standard 1/8" cable.

Saves on a) the work involved in packing audio CDs with sound, b) the CDs themselves and c) having to upgrade to a MP3-CD-reading stereo.

Amazon.com has a selection, and alternatively, you should be able to find something usable in your local electronics store.

Just an idea.

Appreciate the thought.  I tried that several years back, but the quality was not what I wanted. Also, our FM radio market is pretty cramped. I recall that being an issue in the past. I'd probably have to find an AM band for it.

I have a car with a cassette player and you can buy an adapter that plugs in to the iPod or IPhone that play through the car stereo that way.  There is no interference and the the audio quality is actually pretty good.   I don't know of too many people that have cassete players in their car stereos any more though, like my 2004 VW does.

That's what I was using most of the last year, until my tape deck malfunctioned, and would refuse to eject the cassette most of the time.  I managed to pry the tape loose, but I am afraid to put it back in again and I don't want to leave the tape adapter in place with its cord dangling out...    So I'm back to listening with one headphone.

Some time I'd like to get a stereo with an Auxiliary jack, then I can just plug the iPod into the stereo system without the mechanical intermediary--should be less chance of breakdown then.

[kibitzer]

I burn audio CD's for the car. Next car I buy will have a CD player that will read MP3 CD's, though. I'm anal retentive enough to work on filling the whole disc, but it is time consuming.

You might consider looking into a gadget that attaches to an MP3 player that converts its output into a (low power) FM broadcast. Your car stereo will receive it as though it were a regular FM station and play the output.

If your smartphone is an iPhone, there's a special one for it; otherwise you can get one that takes a standard 1/8" cable.

Saves on a) the work involved in packing audio CDs with sound, b) the CDs themselves and c) having to upgrade to a MP3-CD-reading stereo.

Amazon.com has a selection, and alternatively, you should be able to find something usable in your local electronics store.

Just an idea.

Appreciate the thought.  I tried that several years back, but the quality was not what I wanted. Also, our FM radio market is pretty cramped. I recall that being an issue in the past. I'd probably have to find an AM band for it.

I have a car with a cassette player and you can buy an adapter that plugs in to the iPod or IPhone that play through the car stereo that way.  There is no interference and the the audio quality is actually pretty good.   I don't know of too many people that have cassete players in their car stereos any more though, like my 2004 VW does.

That's what I was using most of the last year, until my tape deck malfunctioned, and would refuse to eject the cassette most of the time.  I managed to pry the tape loose, but I am afraid to put it back in again and I don't want to leave the tape adapter in place with its cord dangling out...    So I'm back to listening with one headphone.

Some time I'd like to get a stereo with an Auxiliary jack, then I can just plug the iPod into the stereo system without the mechanical intermediary--should be less chance of breakdown then.

Just trying for the most massively ridiculous quote quote quote quote quote quote...

[Fenrix]

I burn audio CD's for the car. Next car I buy will have a CD player that will read MP3 CD's, though. I'm anal retentive enough to work on filling the whole disc, but it is time consuming.

You might consider looking into a gadget that attaches to an MP3 player that converts its output into a (low power) FM broadcast. Your car stereo will receive it as though it were a regular FM station and play the output.

If your smartphone is an iPhone, there's a special one for it; otherwise you can get one that takes a standard 1/8" cable.

Saves on a) the work involved in packing audio CDs with sound, b) the CDs themselves and c) having to upgrade to a MP3-CD-reading stereo.

Amazon.com has a selection, and alternatively, you should be able to find something usable in your local electronics store.

Just an idea.

Appreciate the thought.  I tried that several years back, but the quality was not what I wanted. Also, our FM radio market is pretty cramped. I recall that being an issue in the past. I'd probably have to find an AM band for it.

I have a car with a cassette player and you can buy an adapter that plugs in to the iPod or IPhone that play through the car stereo that way.  There is no interference and the the audio quality is actually pretty good.   I don't know of too many people that have cassete players in their car stereos any more though, like my 2004 VW does.

That's what I was using most of the last year, until my tape deck malfunctioned, and would refuse to eject the cassette most of the time.  I managed to pry the tape loose, but I am afraid to put it back in again and I don't want to leave the tape adapter in place with its cord dangling out...    So I'm back to listening with one headphone.

Some time I'd like to get a stereo with an Auxiliary jack, then I can just plug the iPod into the stereo system without the mechanical intermediary--should be less chance of breakdown then.

Just trying for the most massively ridiculous quote quote quote quote quote quote...

I'd like to follow up on Kibitzer's wishes while sharing that the family had to acquire a second vehicle, and the new one has mp3 play capability. Makes life *much* easier to get the 'casts worked in. Including things like PodCastle giants and Dunesteefs that exceeded the 80 minute mark for an audio CD.