If you’ve been in a breakup where friendship isn’t an option, then savor Belgian-Australian artist Gotye‘s critically acclaimed single, Somebody That I Used to Know, featuring Kimbra.
In the song, the man starts off with being complacent about his ex-lover’s claim to ‘still be friends,’ then later becomes embittered when she finally decides to cut off all ties. It builds to a crescendo from the third verse where the woman points out how the man ruined their relationship with his issues from his previous one — and it has happened again.
So in a nutshell, Mr. Supposedly Heartbroken is whinging about his ex-lover shutting him out because she decided she’s had enough of him wallowing in baggage from another past relationship. I mean, come fricken on! You can’t just screw up a relationship then hope to still keep in touch just to excuse yourself from the responsibility of messing up. That’s for wieners.
If this has happened to you, with whom can you relate more — Gotye or Kimbra?
Anyway, this catchy and brilliantly insightful tune also happens to be my husband’s and son’s current favorite, and they’ve played it so much that it’s been stuck in my head for 4 days and counting. So far I’m impressed with Gotye’s soothing yet heartfelt style. If you share the same sentiments, you can listen to more of his work HERE.
David L. Jones is an electronics design engineer in Australia who runs a video blog wherein he 20+ years’ worth of knowledge to fellow electronic engineers, hobbyists, hackers, modders and makers. After watching a couple of his vlogs, the first thought that entered my mind was, ‘Bill Nye the Science Guy for gadgetheads’.
Aside from sharing advice, tips and tutorials, his episodes also include product reviews and teardowns (called Teardown Tuesday). If you want a no-BS assessment or review about a particular product, just watch or listen to Dave’s reviews. I’ll just let Dave himself tell you more about what his vlogs and podcasts are all about in his introductory video below.
Today’s featured podcast comes from those who are ‘always prepared’. That’s right, I’m talking about the Scouts, and the name of the podcast show is Scoutmaster Podcast from scoutmastercg.com, which is run by volunteer Scout Leader Clarke Green .
In his latest podcast (Episode 114) he talks about what’s called the ‘Contribution Syndrome,’ shared some feedback from his interview with backpacking and hiking expert Andrew Skurka, who also happens to be the author of the book ‘The Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide.’ A short comic skit featuring Scoutmaster Brick Mason is also included to add a dose of humor into the show.
So, just what is this Contribution Syndrome that Clarke’s talking about? Well, click here to listen to the podcast!
Living in a fast-paced world is very stressful and this leads to anxiety, depression, chest pain, burnout, high blood pressure, etc. BeingHealthy.TV is here to show us how to relieve stress through meditation. It helps you regain calmness and inner peace so you can face the world in a better frame of mind. Click on the image to listen to the podcast.
CNET’s Buzz Out Loudis hosted by Molly Wood and Tom Merritt, and along with tech experts, they give reviews about the latest technology, provide informative stories, commentaries and feedbacks. With over a thousand episodes, the podcast covers primarily on consumer technology as well as tech topics for IT professionals.
Episode 1588 is the final episode of Buzz Out Loud and as it bids its fond farewell, the gang of Tom Merritt Veronica Belmont, Jason Howell, Rafe Needleman, Donald Bell, Molly Wood, Brian Tong and Stephen Beacham packs the studio, reminiscing about the good ol’ times with some champagne, whiskey, cake and a few new stories to share.
Watch the farewell episode by clicking on the image.
Today’s post comes as a sort of courtesy to Chris Pirillo who just happens to be one the tech gurus I enjoyed watching and listening to (particularly during the good ol’ days of TechTV) aside from Leo Laporte. It’s a video on what one ought to consider before setting up a podcast.
You can find the text version of the video over at his blog site by clicking on the image above.
Now before you think, “Oh no, here we go again, another take on the ‘How to start a podcast,” keep in mind that this is Chris Pirillo, one of the early, if not first people to podcast before the term podcast was created and iTunes came along.
Of course, Chris doesn’t just discuss podcasting and blogging, but also hardware, software, new trends, and everything else tech! And aside from his YouTube channel, you can of course find him on iTunes as well.
Since iOS gadget users don’t have much of a problem with using apps for playing and managing their podcasts (i.e. iTunes), I thought I’d have a look at the competition (namely Windows, Android, and yes, even BlackBerry) and see what choices they have to offer avid podcast listeners.
First up is DoggCatcher for Android. It is so and by far the most popular 3rd-party app out there, not just for managing but also for playing your podcasts a. The app comes at a price tag of US$4.99. There are two ways to purchase this app; one’s via Google Market, and the other is via Amazon. But of course, if you’re looking for something that’s free then you don’t have to look further than Google’s very own Listen.
Next we have is the Podcasts! app for the Windows phone. Unlike Windows’ proprietary software Zune, this one doesn’t require computer access when you want to subscribe to and download your favorite podcasts. However, you can’t download episodes to your phone, you have to stream the podcasts from the Internet so it somewhat becomes much less useful unless you’re subscribed to a data plan. But overall, it’s definitely a good alternative, especially since it’s FREE!
Now for BlackBerry, we have the PodTrapper Podcast Manager by VersatileMonkey. The PodTrapper is to BB users as what DoggCatcher is to Android. This app is what the BB podcasting community considers as the go-to app when it comes to playing and managing their favorite podcasts episodes. Majority of the praise stems from the app’s customizability. And yeah, at US$9.99, it may be a little bit on the pricey side but considering its positive reviews, it’s pretty much worth every penny. If you’re looking for something that’s free, I’d go with PodPlus.
Do you consider yourself as a gadget freak? If so then you’ll definitely be able to relate with these guys, The Gadget Gurus. Enjoy listening to their podcast as they discuss the latest happenings in the world of tech and gadgets.
Click on the image to check out their episode listings on iTunes!
In their latest episode, Vic Webb, Donny Benfield, and guest co-host Bill Stebbins start off the show by talking about Apple TV’s current UI design which was said to be rejected by Steve Jobs 5 years ago. Other topics of discussion included was Facebook’s response to reports about employers asking for their employees’ Facebook passwords, and whether it’s really worth upgrading your iPad or not. But I think the two main highlights of the show is where they talk about the best routers and especially the part when Vic and Donny ganged up on Bill for his preference of the Android phone over the iPhone, which they both own. You just have to hear it yourself.
Just over a week ago I featured a podcast channel called Writing Excuses which deals primarily with fiction writing. This week I’d like to feature another podcast that focuses on another form of literature — screenwriting — and it’s called Scriptcast which is hosted by Doctor Eric and his sidekick Matt.
Doctor Eric is a professional screenwriter and script reader, and each week, he and Matt discuss things about screenwriting and TV writing. The show started just December of last year, and even though it somewhat has a irregular schedule, it receives plenty of positive feedback and testimonials from listeners. If you ask me, that alone is good enough reason as to why this podcast is really worth listening to!
Art Talk is KCRW’s podcast program on art reviews. Critics Edward Goldman and Hunter Drohojowska-Philp host the show, offering their points and views on what’s going around in the art world.
