"Having said that..."

Having Said That... Talking To Tim #3

noreply@blogger.com (Scarborough Dude) — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:55:00 +0000

That's Tom on the left, the nice one.

This is the third interview with Tim Coyne, formerly of the Hollywood Podcast, although the tables got turned this time, with Tim asking most of the questions. BTW, apologies for the somewhat inferior sound quality this time around. Will there be a fourth 'Talking To Tim'? Stay tuned...

Spreaker Interviews Scarborough Dude of DicksnJanes!

noreply@blogger.com (Scarborough Dude) — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:27:00 +0000

Canadian podcaster and teacher Scarborough Dude hosts DicksnJanes, a free-spirited podcast of stream of consciousness monologue that really feels like talking with a good friend. Listen in to SD’s audio clip of how he got into podcasting, how he makes his content, the future of podcasting, and more. Here are some bullet points from the interview:

No, Scarborough Dude is not his real name. It was given to him by Montreal friends, and it simply stuck. Now it seems that the nickname has grown into a character he uses for podcasting.
The name of his show, DicksnJanes, comes from the names of the characters from the series of readers so many of us grew up with. It’s a generic, universal term that can refer to anyone out there.
SD became inspired to podcast when he read an article on Adam Curry in Wired. Though not a self-proclaimed geek, the format seemed easy enough. He finally took the plunge when Bob and AJ of the Bob and AJ Show gave him, let’s say, some “encouragement.”
DicksnJanes is about 340 episodes in now. Just how does he go about creating his content? Hitting record and just letting it happen. All shows are unscripted and allow for his stream of consciousness to flow. He prefers recording in parks than in offices, and follows his “10 second rule”: as soon as he’s comfortable, he hits record. No rehearsing or planning involved, it’s just him and his conversation. He records in 15-20 minutes blocks over a week until he reaches 45-50 minutes of content in total, puts it into GarageBand, and peppers the podcast with songs connecting to the monologue. Once 60 minutes is reached, it’s up in his blog.
In order to get comfortable in front of microphone just don’t think about it. His mindset is zen-like: simply put, just don’t worry about it. The sound should be of high quality, but otherwise take it easy – the more self-conscious you are the worse it is.
SD’s keyword: authenticity. From the point of view of an amateur, podcasting is all about the passion and the joy of doing it, not for the monetizing. Those who stick with you and listen in do so because they feel a part of an intimate conversation. Find your niche, get comfortable with yourself, speak in your own voice, and just record – it’s free! If you don’t like it, just try again.
Use social media to meet other people who love the same things you do. Attend conferences, visit podcamps, Twitter gatherings, and anything else you find. Lots of creativity comes from meeting and interacting with people in real life.
Podcasting really is a movement, a chance to reclaim the voice of the individual. It allows the little guy to express what is important to him. It’s one on one communication, of hearing a person’s true voice, whether or not you agree with him or her.

Thanks Scarborough Dude, it was a pleasure!

Having Said That... Whothehellareyou?

noreply@blogger.com (Scarborough Dude) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:51:00 +0000

The Scarborough Dude welcomes new listeners - not!

Having said that... Tangiers High

noreply@blogger.com (Scarborough Dude) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Ken reads a story he wrote in 2000 about his first experience with LSD.

Music:
Sandoz - The Animals - Retrospective
When I Was Young - Retrospective

Having said that... Hi Tim!

noreply@blogger.com (Scarborough Dude) — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 18:53:00 +0000

The Scarborough Dude meets up with friends Shane and Tom at the Phog Lounge to send out greetings to Tim Coyne of the Hollywood Podcast.

Check out ShaneandTom's Squeezebox next time they put out a show
And listen to The Hollywood Podcast

Having said that... Unkempt

noreply@blogger.com (Scarborough Dude) — Sat, 07 May 2011 01:23:00 +0000

In this episode, Ken talks with good friend Tim Coyne of the Hollywood Podcast about his Unkempt book.

Be sure to listen to Tim Coyne's Unkempt series of podcasts on the Hollywood Podcast

Having said that... carry on!

noreply@blogger.com (Scarborough Dude) — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 17:27:00 +0000

Keith McNally uses his talents to put together an almost flattering (blush) portrait of the Scarborough Dude on his XO podcast.

Having said that... fuck tomorrow!

noreply@blogger.com (Scarborough Dude) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 15:57:00 +0000

After it was all over and everyone was putting on their coats to leave, the Scarborough Dude made the mistake of glancing over at the three remaining podcasters, Rick, Jeff and Mike (don't ask me which one's which) of the Two Drinks (ha!) Minimum Podcast. Noticing that they were drinking from quart bottles, having already gone through a few pitchers, he grew increasingly curious - and thirsty. Waving goodbye to the ones who had enough good sense to head home at a reasonable hour, he pulled up a chair, took up their offer of a beer and a toke, and then....

Well, some of the conversation got recorded - but not before the Scarborough Dude bamboozled the boys with tales of his heroic past (yawn) and challenged the tall lanky one in a WHOCANTALKTHE LOUDESTTHEMOST contest - let's just call it a tie. All in all, it was just another great Live Podcaster Nite at the Imperial Pub (second Tuesday monthly). Welcome to the community, TwoDrinksMinimum.

By the way, we also recorded another great episode of Gapage (Gapage015: Perspectives) - before I got wasted.

the January 111 Live Podcaster Nite

Having said that... gender talk

noreply@blogger.com (Scarborough Dude) — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 17:59:00 +0000

Photo: Peter Orlovsky and Allen Ginsberg

Ken enjoys talking gender issues with Ninja during Podcaster Live Nite at the Imperial Pub Dec 14, 2010.

You can hear Ninja on her own NinjaRadio Podcast, Hot Fossils and Rebel Matters, here

Having said that... a night out

noreply@blogger.com (Scarborough Dude) — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 16:02:00 +0000

The Scarborough Dude describes getting drunk as a purification ritual. Click HERE or on the title above to listen eh! Or better yet, subscribe in iTunes!

Here's a link to lovehatethings podcast

Having said that... letters from Yokohama

noreply@blogger.com (Scarborough Dude) — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 21:58:00 +0000

Click HERE or on the title to listen to this episode.

Music: Eric Clapton, Behind the Sun

Having said that... starting off!

noreply@blogger.com (Scarborough Dude) — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 01:51:00 +0000

Listen HERE eh! Or just click on the dam title!
Recorded live at the Imperial Pub October 12, 2010! Hear the voices of Keith McNally and other well known Canadian podcasters shouting from the peanut gallery. In this inaugural episode the Scarborough Dude, aka Ken, backtracks slightly from comments made on DicksnJanes podcast #267 regarding police behaviour at the G20.

Wanna see this on video!? Click HERE! Special thanks to Joel and Jenn of Squidpod!