Podango Unveils Podcast and New Media Expo “Unconference” Speakers
September 25, 2007
Podango, the online video and audio network that enables publishers and advertisers to “get heard” by today’s hard-to-reach, niche audiences, is heralding a wide range of topics and speakers. They include: new media pioneer Scott Bourne, host of The Apple Phone Show; Paige Heninger and Gretchen Vogelzang, hosts of MommyCast; as well as Jason Van Orden, David Lawrence and others. Speakers will share ideas for building and monetizing audiences in today’s niche-oriented, interest-driven new media marketplace.
Lee Gibbons, CEO of Podango, said, “We’re featuring an open discussion and practical, how-to exchanges of information with new media’s leading thought leaders whose podcasts are transforming how publishers, businesses and brands reach hard-to-reach, niche audiences. If you have the passion to create audio or video content, Podango can help you quickly launch and manage your own station and give audiences a rich, new media experience.”
Tim Bourquin, PNME Founder, added, “A new media industry leader at the center of our industry, Podango has organized an outstanding slate of speakers and topics designed to help publishers, business and brands benefit from the new media revolution.”
The Podango “Unconference” will take place in the Podango Theater located at
Booth 200. For scheduling information, including presentation times, please visit Podcango.com.
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Two Farpoint Media Shows Featured
September 23, 2007
Congratulations go out to “Comics Radar” and “Speaking of Beer,” two of the fine podcasts from the Farpoint Media family.
“Comics Radar” was featured in the iTunes’ “Comics Culture” room, while “Speaking of Beer” was showcased in the popular iTunes “Wine, Beer, Mixology” room.
Back slaps for John, Matt and Charlie. Keep up the great work. These and 71 other fine shows are available from Farpoint Media.
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Technorama To Air Mackinac Bridge 50th Anniversary Special
September 23, 2007
November 1st, 2007 marks the 50th Anniversary of the Mackinac Bridge between the upper and lower peninsulas of Michigan (US). Technorama spoke with Chief Engineer Kim Nowak to find out how the bridge is doing and turned up some other interesting facts. Join host Chuck Tomasi for this blend of documentary and interview about the worlds third longest suspension bridge.
The special is scheduled for release October 1, 2007. Feed your inner geek with Technorama at http://www.chuckchat.com/technorama.
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Zombie Channel Gets a Boost of Brain Energy
September 23, 2007
Hey! Ever wanted to be able to boast about your favorite Zombie movie? Did you ever consider eating out the brains of all those idiots out there who would consider your infatuation with the genre as a little less than normal?
The Zombie Channel is the place for you to hang out to learn what is happening in the Zombie Verse. It carries videos, news, information, some really funny stuff, reviews and yes, even polls. The poll for this month let’s you pick from a boat-load of zombie films dating back to Frankenstein all the way up to Resi-Evil and you get to choose your favorite.
If you can’t get enough Zombie action, want to know how to protect yourself from those brain-feasting, slow-moving, grotesque-looking walking dead, then there is only one place for you to go to fill that unsated appetite — Farpoint Media’s — “ZOMBIE CHANNEL.”
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FPM Will Converge on PME
September 19, 2007
Farpoint Media (FPM) staff and personalities will be converging on this year’s annual Podcast and New Media Expo (PME) located at the Ontario Convention Center in Ontario, California. The event takes place September 28-30, 2007.
The PME is the major conference for the podcasting industry. FPM CEO and Director, Michael R. Mennenga, Supervising Producer, Summer Brooks and Jeffrey Willerth, FPM’s Managing West Coast Director will be attending along with a myriad of other members of the growing Farpoint Media family of podcasters.
This will be PME’s 3rd Annual New Media Expo. It’s sole purpose is to educate individuals and companies about how to produce high-quality audio and video digital content, grow a loyal audience, and market or monetize that content in creative ways.
The Expo is a “prosumer” and corporate event that brings together influential digital media creators, podcasters and content developers to cover the complete range of creation techniques, business objectives and future trends.
The Expo is also a major networking event where content creators can share ideas and build partnerships.
If you are a member of Farpoint Media and can get away to Ontario, California over the weekend of this event then we encourage you to plan to attend. You can register for the PME at the Website located HERE. We hope to see as many members of our FPM family as possible at this important conference.
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“Save Dresden Files” Campaign
September 12, 2007
If all fans of “The Dresden Files,” which was cancelled by The SCI FI Channel are serious about wanting to get their show back with all new episodes, there might be something you can do.
Taking a page from the “Save Jericho” script, one of our Slice of SciFi fans by the name of John VanSeters took our cue about Mike’s suggestion of sending drum sticks to the network to the next level and got SCI FI President Bonnie Hammer’s snail-mail address. The drum stick is an appropriate message to send to Hammer since Harry Dresden uses one for his magician’s wand.
You can mail those drum sticks to:
The Sci-Fi Channel
Attn: Bonnie Hammer, President
1230 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10020-1513
Now get those drum sticks going and don’t forget to print “SAVE DRESDEN” on each stick you send to Ms. Hammer.
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2007 Parsec Awards Winners!!!
September 4, 2007
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Welcome Our New Partner — TVGuide.com
August 31, 2007
A word from Samuel K. Sloan — Farpoint Media Executive News Director
We would like to welcome and introduce the newest partner to Slice of SciFi and the Farpoint Media family of podcasts — TVGuide.com.
The TV Guide has been around almost from the inception of television (national debut was in 1953) offering the best in news, entertainment, interviews, articles and listings of all the television channels throughout the nation, from conventional to cable and satellite listings. TVGuide even created its own channel guide for most cable and satellite television subscribers easily accessible with the click of a button on the television remote control.
With the advent of the internet, TVGuide started its own unique online site, and while continuing to offer their weekly listings magazine, they offer even more great entertainment from their TVGuide Online Website.
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Dr. Robert Ballard On ChuckChat/Technorama
August 28, 2007
Dr. Robert Ballard is best known for his discovery of the wreck of the RMS Titanic. However, this is only one of his 121 expeditions including the discovery of deep sea thermal vents, the wreck of the German battleship Bismark, and John F. Kennedy’s patrol boat PT-109.
Technorama, a show that normally takes a light hearted look at tech, science, sci-fi, and all things geek, brings you another in its series of specials. The podcast was fortunate to catch the busy Dr. Ballard for an interview immediately following his latest trip to the Black Sea.
Join host Chuck Tomasi Friday, August 31, 2007 for a fascinating discussion with Dr. Robert Ballard about the Black Sea trip, Internet 2, autonomous underwater vehicles, history, and more. Feed your inner geek with Technorama!
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The Cup Car Update Reaches 50
August 11, 2007
The Cup Car Update is a show that gives its listeners a summary of all the NASCAR Nextel Cup news and information. It is a unique podcast that is produced by NASCAR fans, for NASCAR fans with the the goal of keeping everyone up-to-date on the world of NASCAR Nextel Cup Racing.
The Cup Car Update reached a landmark this week by airing its 50th episode on Friday, August 10, 2007. Congratulations to everyone over at The Cup Car Update.
If you love racing in general and NASCAR in particular, then you’ll want to listen to the shows at http://www.cupcarupdate.com/
Subscribe for free with iTunes | any podcatcher
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