Get Off Topic Podcast

Site down -switching servers..

pardonthepodcast@gmail.com (Ryan and Kevin) — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 08:00:00 -0600

Sorry for the inconvenience!!! I host the episodes on my site's server and I am upgrading to a new server they've offered so the site is down for a few days.

I hope to have the new server setup by the weekend. I am out of town until Sunday so...by Monday it should all be up and groovy!

Ryan & I WILL HAVE A NEW EPISODE shortly - We are coordinating some changes in show format as well as our newly-tightened schedules.

Talk @ ya later - and keep the emails coming - we will be responding to them ON THE SHOW!

-Kevin

Episode #19 - We're wired, as usual, and we have lots to say!

pardonthepodcast@gmail.com (Ryan and Kevin) — Tue, 20 Jun 2006 20:20:00 -0600

**The Show:
Free Skype calls from within US/Canada to US/Canadian phones (land-lines & in-country cellular)
OFFICE 2007 beta2 -Download or Order the disc
Windows VISTA beta2 -Download or Order the disc

**GOT’ta Get-it Gadget:
DiVX DVD player(Magnavox MWD7006 info)
DiVX DVD player(RCA DRC247N info)
DiVX DVD player(RCA DRC247N @ WalMart)

BitTorrent for Beginners (article from computershopper.com)

Download of Episode #19

Theme Music: Kevin MacLeod

Episode #18 - BUBBLEd over with excitement for a SURPRISE GUEST & no AGENT to FILTER the SLURLS

pardonthepodcast@gmail.com (Ryan and Kevin) — Sat, 22 Apr 2006 23:22:00 -0600

**Firefox Extension:
Conversation Preview Bubbles

**Widget:
SpaceSaveBar

**The Show:
iTunes Agent
Slurls.com
Free Web Filter

SPECIAL GUEST!!! -He's our littlest fan!!!!

**GOT’ta Get-it Gadget:
Video Recorder for port's

**GOT A Good Deal:
17" LCD monitor $179

Download of Episode #18

Theme Music: Kevin MacLeod

Episode #17 - We have an ANIMATEd PENning zoo, Ryan is a PROTESTute, & a little somethin' for old-school MOVIE buffs!

pardonthepodcast@gmail.com (Ryan and Kevin) — Thu, 20 Apr 2006 21:09:00 -0600

**Firefox Extension:
GreaseMonkey

**Widget:
Animated Shortcut

**The Show:
80s Movie Rewind
GMail for you domain
Kitten Cannon

**GOT’ta Get-it Gadget:
PenAgain

**GOT A Good Deal:
120GB Hard-Drive $60

Download of Episode #17

Theme Music: Kevin MacLeod

My Odeo Channel (odeo/5bdd3b93b24e8192)

Episode #16 - No SWEARING Nicole! + we're BURNing BEANs on TV, just for your INFO

pardonthepodcast@gmail.com (Ryan and Kevin) — Fri, 14 Apr 2006 19:16:00 -0600

At any moment now, Ryan's gonna start making fun of the episode names so I figured I'd get some good ones in first! Haha!

First, we owe a BIG thanks to Kevin Macleod for theme music!

**Firefox Extension:
IE Tab

**Kevin's little side-note:
BitTorrent for Beginners (sorry, link not available @ computershopper.com until May issue is released online -I'll try to remember to post it later.)

**Widget:
InfoBar

**The Show:
smelly bean
ITV -Internet Television

**GOT’ta Get-it Gadget:
Pioneer 16x Double Layer DVD±RW $35

Download of Episode #16

Theme Music: Kevin MacLeod

Episode #15 - Get the SKINny on taking notes, getting CUTE & GOOWY, and a bit of THIS & that

pardonthepodcast@gmail.com (Ryan and Kevin) — Mon, 3 Apr 2006 00:27:00 -0600

Firefox Extension
GmailSkins

Widget
Yahoo! Notepad
Simple Notepad

The Show
CutePDF
GmailTHIS! shortcut:
This one is the original, and a little cleaned-up, text-wise
This one offers a changeable "label" for use with Gmail filtering
-the default is "bookmark"
BlogTHIS!
Goowy.com

GOT’ta Get-it Gadget
Networking kits @ Geeks.com
300ft + crimping tools & crimp ends
1000ft + crimping tools & crimp ends

Download of Episode #15

Theme Music: Kevin MacLeod

Episode #14 - Almost robbed, Dock Dock Goosed, & Music for Mermaids

pardonthepodcast@gmail.com (Ryan and Kevin) — Wed, 29 Mar 2006 22:00:00 -0700

Stories by Kevin: Surfing –almost robbed. COLD water

Firefox Extension
PDF Download

Widget
ZoomyDock & BBB Bar & Shortcut Launcher

The Show
IN2TV
Multimap.com
LionTech Software:
• IconShop (icon library)
• ResThief (extracts files like audio & icons out of .exe’s)
• Lens (magnifies part of the screen)

GOT’ta Get-it Gadget
H2Oaudio

Download of Episode #14

Theme Music: Kevin MacLeod

Episode #13 - A little fun, too much talk!

pardonthepodcast@gmail.com (Ryan and Kevin) — Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:15:00 -0700

FF Extension
ReminderFox

Widget(s)
Biorhythm
SMS

The Show
Thumbnail program
FontLister -Info or Download –v.2 is free, new version is $5
New game has no copy protection

GOT'ta Get-It Gadget
US Robotics Wireless Kit

Download of Episode #13

Special thanks to Kevin MacLeod for the music!

Episode #12 -YES, WE ARE ALIVE!!!

pardonthepodcast@gmail.com (Ryan and Kevin) — Thu, 16 Mar 2006 16:00:00 -0700

Stories by Kevin: The Dating Service–Mom, Son, & Dad story

FF Extensions (upgrade to Firefox 1.5 -it works swell now)
All-In-One Sidebar
Optimoz Tweaks

Widget
MyVolume

The Show
Gmail contacts “Groups” & chat announcement, delete button
Petals Around the Rose
Neave Planetarium

GOT'ta Get It Gadget(s) (Kudos to Matt!)
Lexmark E232 laser printer
LED name tag
LED belt buckle
LED candle

Download of Episode #12

Thanks for the idea MATT!!! GOTta Get-it Gadget takes the cake!

pardonthepodcast@gmail.com (Ryan and Kevin) — Sat, 7 Jan 2006 13:46:00 -0700

Matt, one of our many listeners, is the winner of coming up with the coolest ever name (and almost cliche-sounding) gadget segment of the show. Although I modified it ever-so-slightly, here is the new name for our gadgets: GOTta Get-it Gadget. The GOT is from Get Off Topic, so he really did use some creativity in it!

He'll be getting a prize for his input, although I don't know quite what that will be.

As always, thanks for the emails! Ryan & I have a friggin' blast hearing from all y'all! In fact, if you have funny stories, TELL US -I think we all need to start enjoying the funny (and sometimes dumb) things that happen in our lives!!! If it's really good, we'll even share it on the 'cast -with changed names, of course...haha

Have a great new year and remember to listen to us before you start anything -that way you know you can never be as bad as Ryan & I are!!! haha!

Kevin

Episode #11 - Dawn of a new age...maybe...

pardonthepodcast@gmail.com (Ryan and Kevin) — Thu, 5 Jan 2006 22:15:00 -0700

Firefox Extension
AdBlock

Weekly Widget(s)
Personal Radio Tuner
Napoleon Dynamite sounder

The Show
Cheaper Flying Options:
Song Airlines
Jet Blue

Portable Firefox (Cross-platform)
Firefox on your Thumb Drive

Heck YES! we have games!!!
Rocket Snails
Bubble Wrap

Google Earth (& premium Earth products)
Open Office

The Groovy Gadget
Scrolling Belt Buckle

Download of Episode #11

Episode #10, but first for the future!

pardonthepodcast@gmail.com (Ryan and Kevin) — Sat, 3 Dec 2005 12:24:00 -0700

* Firefox Extension
All-In-One Sidebar

* Widget
Lazy Launcher

*The Show
* 1^st Page
* Underdog Nation
* Bowman
* Fontifier
* Easter Eggs

The Groovy Gadget
* Netgear 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch
* Netgear 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender Kit
* Personal Energy Device

* Send us your comments or sound clips (please keep them fairly short) and we may mention you on a future episode! Tell your friends about the new show name -we have even attached all the old Pardon The Podcast episodes to the new show!

* Email Kevin & Ryan to Get Off Topic and have your comment or sound clip played on-air!

Download for Episode #10

The Off Topic Logo

pardonthepodcast@gmail.com (Ryan and Kevin) — Sun, 13 Nov 2005 14:34:00 -0700

Episode #9 (PTP) -Yet another installment of crazy antics!!

pardonthepodcast@gmail.com (Ryan and Kevin) — Fri, 21 Oct 2005 11:31:00 -0600

Mozilla Firefox Extension
MeasureIt

Konfabulator Widget:
Sudoku –2 versions: here & here
Sudoku Pill
Sudoku Helper

iTunes video updates (Download or Info)
-Music Videos
-Pixar
-TV Shows

MyFavoriteSmallware
DoubleKiller
Dup Detector
WhoLockMe
Power Menu

ShinyFeet.com

World66

The Holy Gadget:
CoolMax Deluxe ATX Power Supply Tester

FINAL NOTES -Check out Veggie Tales, start studying the internet to prep for the scavenger hunt, and have fun surfing -whether your on the comp or in the swamp (I just used the word for rhyming, really, don't surf there!

As always, email us with any comments or questions. We do requests! -Maybe not as satisfying as a love song to your guy or gal, but I believe just as important! haha!!

Download of Episode #9 (PTP)

Episode #8 (PTP) Show Notes

pardonthepodcast@gmail.com (Ryan and Kevin) — Thu, 13 Oct 2005 21:43:00 -0600

Widget
Dimon Tinted-Glasses

FireFox extension
Download Manager Tweak

Video iPod, the debate

Large file transfers:
Dropload
YouSendIt

GridGame
Flickr

Macros:
MacroMaker (free)
Macro Express ($40, free trial)

Email us with comments or snide remarks!

Download of Episode #8 (PTP)

Congratulations to Ryan on the new boy!

pardonthepodcast@gmail.com (Ryan and Kevin) — Mon, 10 Oct 2005 00:11:00 -0600

As you can guess, Ryan has been a little busy. Not only has he and his wife been blessed with a(nother) boy in the fam, but he also spent the last week moving into their new place. All this and he still has to prepare his school lessons, what a guy!

I have been busy with a new job at eBay (and loving it!) as well as working around a hectic home life. In just the past 2 weeks, my computer got fried, my grandmother passed away, and the man living in our basement died. Now I'm preparing to receive 2 new roommates, switch bedrooms, RE-install some satellite cables, and get a 2nd job.

As you can see, Ryan and I have had a full schedule lately. We of course have NOT forgotten the podcast or our listeners. Please be patient while we figure out some common ground on our (now) completely opposite work schedules (and for Ryan to get internet hooked up at his new pad!).

Thanks for all your emails! Let us know what you like (AND DON'T LIKE) about the show.
Send us an more! We love to see where our listeners come from! For example, we have listeners in Egypt, Canada, Spain, all across the USA, and many many more places!

Episode #7 (PTP)

pardonthepodcast@gmail.com (Ryan and Kevin) — Wed, 5 Oct 2005 09:59:00 -0600

Firefox extension
WebMailCompose or download/install here

Zombo.com
Poom
Monkey
El Emigrante game

26 steps to 15k a Day
Fitness calculator

Movie clichés
Lilac Chaser
Twingine

Geeky Gadget
Divx converter website (& drdivx.com)

And don't forget to write us to tell what you think about the plans for the online scavenger hunt. If we get a big enough response, we are going to try to offer a new iPod Nano as the prize. We would like to do a new contest once a month and keep offering great prizes!

Download of Episode #7 (PTP)

Episode #6 (PTP) -Finally, the show notes have arrived...

pardonthepodcast@gmail.com (Ryan and Kevin) — Wed, 5 Oct 2005 09:46:00 -0600

FoxyTunes extension for Mozilla Firefox

Google license plates
Memory Lane Records
Grow RPG
Rally Trophy

Xbox/PS2 modding w/ guest Justin (Ryan’s brother)
www.modchip.com
www.mod-chip.com
www.teamxecuter.com
Afterdawn forums

This week's featured gadget:
Avel network dvd player

Download of Episode #6 (PTP)

Episode #5 (PTP) Show Notes

pardonthepodcast@gmail.com (Ryan and Kevin) — Sat, 3 Sep 2005 17:45:00 -0600

Gmail Updates:

Google talk

Furl (toolbar for firefox)
Crystal Sphere
Gas-Savers

Table of Condiments
HomeStar Runner / StrongBad Emails (be sure to check out "The Dragon")

GEAR for the Geeky & unGeeky:
SlingBox

Remember to email us with any questions or comments at:
getofftopic@gmail.com

Download ofEpisode #5 (PTP)

Episode #4 (PTP) -The notes have arrived!

pardonthepodcast@gmail.com (Ryan and Kevin) — Fri, 26 Aug 2005 16:49:00 -0600

1. Flash Earth

2. Firefox extensions
Menu Editor
Tab Mix Plus

3. Three addictive internet games
Letters game
Pukigame
Guess the dictator/sitcom character

4. Pirates of Silicone Valley
Steve Wozniac
The IMDB information on the film

5. CD Covers

Gadget Corner
6. Stealth device

Download of Episode #4 (PTP)

Episode #3 (PTP) Up and Running... just a bit late...

pardonthepodcast@gmail.com (Ryan and Kevin) — Wed, 17 Aug 2005 16:33:00 -0600

>We talked a about our new friends over at podcacher.com
>Free software downloads: Softpedia & WebGrid
>Wolfenstein, Quake, and classic games now free for download here.
>The new Nintendo Revolution console system features and pictures, with an article about classic NES games being offered for free.
>Credit Relief Calculator can be used for free online.

>We also talked briefly about two fun sites to take a gander at:
-A new movie coming out called 10mph.
-Of course, the amazing site for stocking up on bumper stickers for 'parking idiots'.

>Useful sites for checking on your popups and testing your firewall.
>Free digital magazine reader and free magazine subscriptions

This Week's Gadget
XM MyFi.

Thanks for listening!

Download of Episode #3 (PTP)

The new PTP logo

pardonthepodcast@gmail.com (Ryan and Kevin) — Fri, 12 Aug 2005 17:53:00 -0600

It took some time for me to get around to it, but after Ryan nagging me over and over about blah blah blah..., I finally created a logo. This will probably be temporary (as in quite a few months) until I can really learn some tricks with Photoshop/Illustrator.

Remember if you have any ideas, send them our way!

PTP #2- Getting there a little at a time

pardonthepodcast@gmail.com (Ryan and Kevin) — Mon, 8 Aug 2005 17:26:00 -0600

DVD Shrink website or download --UPDATE!!! The DVD Shrink website was taken down, but I have updated the links with a new website guide and download spot)

Virtual drives (Daemon Tools, Alcohol) or download Daemon Tools

I.C.E. (In Case of Emergency) for cell phones (i.e. ICE Mom, ICE Brother) tell your friends & family about this to spread the news!!!!

Movie Organizer website or download

AVG virus scan website or download the AVG install

Sleep CD (SonicAID CD's - www.brookstone.com) See the 4 different CD's available

The Gadget: (remember to help us name this section -something snappy!)
Apple's Mighty Mouse is at Apple.com

Final Word: be sure to spread the word about PTP to your friends & family to subsribe to us on iTunes and vote for us at PodcastAlley.com

Download of Episode #2 (PTP)

Episode #1 (PTP) Launch of PardonThePodcast

pardonthepodcast@gmail.com (Ryan and Kevin) — Mon, 1 Aug 2005 13:00:00 -0600

It's official, PardonThePodcast is up and running. We will attempt to add an episode at least once a week on Mondays; in the future, we want to try to add a couple episodes every week as soon as we coordinate our schedules a bit more.

Our RSS feed is: http://feeds.feedburner.com/OffTopic

Please vote for us on www.podcastalley.com and subscribe to our feed in iTunes! We need your help to get up to the top.

Don't forget to send us your questions -if you want to know more of a subject/item, what you think would be fun or interesting on the podcast. We want to hear from YOU!!!

Leave a post here or email us at getofftopic@gmail.com

Download of Episode #1 (PTP)