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Monday, April 21, 2008 by Zoomba | Discussion: WinCustomize News

Hey, remember that poll about whether or not you ever listened to the PowerUser.TV or Under The Skin?  Well, that was a bit of a prelude to a project Island Dog and I have been working on.  After some technical glitches, a lot of slip-ups and other complications we're finally ready to unveil the WinCustomize Skincast!

Where PU.TV was a longer podcast that covered a lot of topics, and UTS was a very infrequent podcast that came up with a new episode every few months, SkinCast aims to be a short, weekly podcast covering misc topics from the skinning community. 

Today, I bring you our first episode.  Remember this is our first podcast so please excuse our flubs, stutters, or other audio issues, we're still learning the ropes here.  Please leave any feedback you have on our first effort on the comments below.

Episode 1 - The Day Podcasting Died


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Links from the show:

VladStudio.com Kenwas's WC Page Rogue Proton G
Vlad's WC Page Vue 6 Organic CFX
Dream Service Providers   Xiandi's WC Page

A few of the most popular screen resolutions seen on WinCustomize:

  • 1280x1024 (20%)
  • 1280x800 (16%)
  • 1680x1050 (9%)
  • 1440x900 (8%)

Please post any feedback, suggestions, questions or requests to the comments below.  Help us improve the SkinCast!

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I.R. Brainiac
Reply #21 Monday, April 21, 2008 10:01 PM
Well besides being mentioned in a podcast for the first time,I enjoyed putting voices to nicks(and names to the nicks)  ...the intro tune was very cool. Looking forward to seeing who you pick on next.(beefcake,beefcake!)(SouthPark reference)    I was in good company to be sure.  

zakai1369
Reply #22 Monday, April 21, 2008 10:05 PM
Nicely done guys. And from a person who spends way to much time working from the pc and listening to the tv or music all day long it makes for a nice break from that.

sb_41
Reply #23 Monday, April 21, 2008 10:19 PM
Great podcast! Can you have it in another format along with the usual mp3? (Some of us aren't allowed to download .mp3 files at places like school or at work...) Also, the 30-minute length is perfect! Any shorter, and it would be too quick. Any longer, and it would then get pretty boring. Maybe 1-2 times a week... We also neeed to hear about more than just wallpapers and WindowBlinds. How about some of the lesser-talked-about things, like DesktopX widgets, SoundPackager packs, Firefox & Maxathon skins, ect. ---------- P.S. Where did you get that awesome rock & roll intro? Did you guys make it yourselves?

Xiandi
Reply #24 Monday, April 21, 2008 11:58 PM
thanks for the exposure guys...I'm flattered. I'd be willing to get in on the podcast!

I'll be waiting for that one!

Congrats to my girl Xiandi. You deserve it love!

Thank you!
I was startled to see my name up there, and the really flattered at the nice things they had to say!

kenwas
Reply #25 Tuesday, April 22, 2008 2:09 AM
The format works well and you make a good team. Surprized and honored to be mentioned. Thanks and I look forward to more of these podcasts.

Matchbook
Reply #26 Tuesday, April 22, 2008 2:44 AM
Vlad, last I checked, doesn't hand scale those wallpapers down. On his site it's a php-based script he wrote that does it when he uploads it. Believe it or not.

Erk.
Reply #27 Tuesday, April 22, 2008 3:43 AM

(Skinhit) I'd be willing to get in on the podcast!

....I'd like to hear Po' in the same ep.   


Skinhit
Reply #28 Tuesday, April 22, 2008 4:03 AM
That would be classic!

Island Dog
Reply #29 Tuesday, April 22, 2008 6:53 AM

Thanks for the comments!  Remember, we need more community input! 

 


ZubaZ
Reply #30 Tuesday, April 22, 2008 8:36 AM
I'm in for whatever.
<<Zap>>
<<Twitch>>



ZubaZ
Reply #31 Tuesday, April 22, 2008 9:08 AM
Things I laughed at:
  • Moderators with "wife" issues
  • Bryce renders
The artist features were great.  The product feature (Vue) was interesting enough.
Looking forward for more.

Zoomba
Reply #32 Tuesday, April 22, 2008 9:17 AM
I obviously need to work on clarity of speech.  Moderatores with LIFE issues 

sViz
Reply #33 Tuesday, April 22, 2008 4:49 PM
Things I laughed at:

Bryce renders


"The palm trees, don't forget the palm trees."   Funny stuff.


Do we have to be 'on air'? Is there anyway to post questions, etc to the show in advance?

Zoomba
Reply #34 Tuesday, April 22, 2008 7:21 PM
Yes, you can PM me directly with any questions you want answered.  I'd like to do two or three per episode if possible.

Island Dog
Reply #35 Tuesday, April 22, 2008 8:11 PM
I'm also going to try and get our Skype Voicemail setup so anyone can leave a recorded question or comment that we can play on air.


zakai1369
Reply #36 Tuesday, April 22, 2008 10:26 PM
Yes, you can PM me directly with any questions you want answered.  I'd like to do two or three per episode if possible.


I'm also going to try and get our Skype Voicemail setup so anyone can leave a recorded question or comment that we can play on air.


Are you going to try and schedule skinners to join you in advance so that if people have specific questions for different skinners they can know ahead of time that person is going to be on and leave you questions for them?

Or maybe the opposite direction and if you get a few questions directed at a specific skinner try and get them to join you?

Island Dog
Reply #37 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 7:32 AM

Are you going to try and schedule skinners to join you in advance so that if people have specific questions for different skinners they can know ahead of time that person is going to be on and leave you questions for them?

I'm sure we can do that as well.


Island Dog
Reply #38 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 3:13 PM
I am getting a voicemail box setup right now, so if you have any questions in the next day or so you would like to have recorded, just let me know.





RomanDA
Reply #39 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 6:45 PM
It was very good, brings back the old days of PUTV and UTS. You both work well together, its in my list to be downloaded, so i look forward to the next one. Not sure why you would want me, but if you think it might be interesting, id be willing to be on the show, not sure what i could bring to it. Keep 'em coming.

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