Aloha, Internet! My friend Paul, longtime supporter of Goulash and official groomsman in my wedding, has started up a podcast. Why? I don't know, I think it has something to do with a community service requirement. Regardless, it is about the Dallas sports scene and you can read literally nothing about it, but still download it at TheLockdownShow.com (RSS link for downloading). Just because I nearly destroyed the microphone with a spilled beer during preproduction does not mean that I don't enjoy the show; it's good stuff.
I've often thought about spinning up a podcast of my own, but a few things have stopped me. First, I already have a half-assed website; need I really add to that a half-assed podcast?
Second, and perhaps related to my first point, it's a lot easier to half ass a website than a podcast. Open up a browser, type like a riled-up orangutan for 15 minutes, then hit Post: bam, that explains everything about this website. Podcasts, however, require hardware and software and uploads and whatnot. Do you really expect me to put that much effort into this? I'm not here to impress you people! Text is sufficient!
Third, and most importantly, I don't want to start a war with NPR. I like NPR, I enjoy their shows, and I respect what they do. I do not want to drive them out of business once the public gets a taste of my folksy, yet undeniably erudite stories on buying pants at Costco for the first time. Also, I hear the stories. Do you think the government just gives money to an organization like that? No way; they earn it the old fashioned way, with skull-knocking and shake-downs. The day I come home to see Ira Glass with a billy club in my driveway is probably the last day I spend on this earth.
In conclusion, enjoy Paul's show and leave me out of it.
Posted by Cody at March 3, 2008 10:16 PM