SPACE: 1970 - The Podcast

EPISODE ONE: "PILOT"

Okay, Star Kids - I think I've finally figured this out. I hope so, anyway. Here's that Space: 1970 Podcast "Pilot Episode" that I recorded way back in November/December of last year. It took me a long time to get around to uploading it and making it public because I wasn't completely satisfied with the way it turned out. Unfortunately, I haven't had time to go in and try a new one from scratch, so...

Anyway, this first episode features some rare music, audio clips and commentary by yours truly. I tried to make it as close to an "audio version" of this blog as possible. I edited in Audacity, and I haven't quite mastered the program, so audio levels are a bit inconsistent. Also, the microphone I used wasn't very good, so the commentary's not as crisp and clear as I'd like it - and frankly, I'm not happy with the way I sound at all.

I haven't decided if I'll do more of these; it really depends on what sort of reaction I get to this experiment. To hear it ( it runs about 20 minutes), click on the link below. Listen at your own risk, and if you should choose to do so... please be kind.

Space: 1970

Captain's bLog: Supplemental

I'm pondering the possibility of producing a Space: 1970 podcast. I have never attempted such a project before - and I'm not even certain that my computer set-up will allow me to do it properly - but I've been thinking about it for the last few months.

Aside from my hardware concerns, I would like to use some existing music, but I'm not sure how to legally secure permission from the copyright holders (or even how to find them, in most cases). If anyone with experience in these matters could provide me with some info or tips, it would be greatly appreciated.

But, most importantly, I need to know that there's interest in such a thing. I have a lot of projects on my plate, and producing a podcast is a lot of work and time consuming. I'm willing - and rather enthusiastic - about stepping into the medium, but to justify it, I need to be assured that people want to actually hear me ramble on about 70s sci-fi TV shows and movies.

So... post in the comments below if you'd be interested in a periodic Space: 1970 podcast, and especially if you have any experience in 'casting and would be willing to help out.