I hear what you're saying Zorch, because I love ANY feedback I get, and I hate to admit it, but if I don't get it immediately, I start to think that my show sucks! What Kopper said is true, with the reality being that a lot of people listen, but they just don't feel the need to let us know they are. It seemed like it was taking longer for listeners to comment on my show posts, and some Hideout members that had posted before, weren't doing that anymore it seemed. Slightly worried, I sent out an email to various members asking if they still listened to the show, and if they didn't, what could I do to get them back. Honestly, I haven't heard back from most of them, but the ones I did hear back from, told me they still loved the show, they just didn't always comment.

It can be REALLY disheartening to plan and promote a particularly fantastic episode and get NO feedback, but my generation and younger is awfully shy to direct/verbal communication for some reason. They're passive, but they're listening.  Still weirds me out!

No, of course you weren't the only listener. It's just that not everyone chooses to "like" or comment on every damned post here. I know I don't! In fact, the nature of *podcasting* is that your show is delivered to people via the RSS feeds. There's no need for people to come to the site to listen/download or like/comment. If they subscribe, then they get it, enjoy it, and wait for the next episode. Or they might load up the automatic feed player and just let it play throughout the day (which is how I normally listen to all the shows here). Most people—myself included—don't feel the need to interact with the show or the host. It was the same way when I had a radio show. I might go the entire two hours without ONE phone call. Very seldom did I actually get requests, and when I did, they usually didn't even fit the format of the show! And that was real radio that's always had this illusion of having lots of listeners and requests and stuff. Sure, in a perfect world, everyone would comment or like stuff so we all get warm fuzzies, but that's not the way it is nor has it ever been that way. But for some reason Michael took it personally. Whatever.

The screamin' Soul Preacher said:

Ouch !!! 

Come on grumpy old Mike !!! First Radioblivion, then Mojo Workout...I wish I could listen to your voice on the GPPN again someday man ! (And that is also true for you Mr Matt, so please hurry back with a brand new juicy'n'tasty episode of the SOUTH BAY PORK podcast !!!)

Was I really the only listener here ??? Oh, and I use to leave comments/likes for MOJO WORKOUT !

Ok, I'm not a big deal, but...I always hate it when my favorite podcasters leave the boat !

Especially when they are historical ones !

kopper said:

I asked Michael about this a few weeks ago and here's what he told me:

"We aren't posting Mojo Workout on the Hideout, or adding it to the GPPN feed because it is not wanted by the listeners."

Michael was basically upset/bummed/pissed/whatever that Mojo Workout wasn't getting many comments/likes/downloads/whatever here on the Hideout. He took that to mean "the people on the Hideout don't like Mojo Workout." Yep, that's a direct quote.

So there you have it.

The screamin' Soul Preacher said:

By the way : WHY ????

Any scientific or politic explanations ?

kopper said:

Now that Mojo Workout isn't podcasting on the GPPN anymore, I haven't heard his voice in months!

Do you bother counting them, or is that a waste with us rock and rollers?  You do it the old fashioned way, or do you let a robot count for you?  Have you found it to be worth the effort?

My last DJ gig was an all day fest (10 hours) in between bands.   I didn't have monitors other than my headphones so I had no idea when the sound guys had turned me off (for soundchecks and junk). They had me set up on a bouncy-ass, plywood stage, which was the same stage that bands were loading their gear onto!  Didn't get paid and the booker/promoter didn't even provide a single drink ticket. I feel you on this one, Kopper.

I like this song that they recorded with King Khan in a short lived offshoot called Allmighty Defenders

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIY0lDjyhj8

Hey!!?  how do i embed on this page?

To be honest I would say Mark Ronson is the reason why Whinehouse doesn't suck more. No disrespecting your taste in music but she can't sing where as this guy is a talented musician. Valerie was a crappy cover not because the music sucked, I like the Zutons version more but Ronson didn't ruin it, her vocals did.

I just heard Get out and Get it and a couple of others. Hmm, they aren't hurting anyone but there are enough better bands on this site alone for me to concern myself with.

I'm holding out for their cover of "Rehab"

I'd love to hear the Black Lips cover "Hungry Like the Wolf."

For a band that released an album like Let It Bloom;that one sounds pretty bad to me.You may listen entire album at http://grooveshark.com/#/theme/arabiamountain/225 though....

I've heard some of it. I was worried about Mark Ronson's involvement, but it doesn't sound like he's wimped them down any. Yeah it's bit poppier but that's no bad thing and it's clear that its what they wanted and not what anyone made them do. I never felt like buying their last one, but I'll probably get this.

I wasn't real hopeful when I first heard about the new album Arabia Mountain. They brought in an outside producer Mark Ronson, who has worked with Christina Aguilera, Duran Duran (Christ!) and Amy Winehouse (who I DO Like) I figured he was going to polish it up to where it might sound like some poor man's Green day or something.

So I was surprised today when I got a copy and listened to it. It is a little poppier than previous albums, but I like it a ton better than their last album.

What's everyone else think?

Motor Drive has got a girl talking and it looks like they only have recordings from Thursdays.  Are there recordings of your show?

HAHAHAHA!  True, gotta take what you can get. 

The screamin' Soul Preacher said:

Zorch Radio said : "To me, podcasts/pre-recorded radio are like watching a DVD of a concert instead of going to one. Or pretending to eat. Or solo-sex."

 

I do agree boy but, unfortunately, you sometimes have to deal with what you got...

I mean : when you're looking like the creature of Frankenstein, you're a total misfit, a stupid jerk, a troglodyte, a potential (?) serial killer no-one dares to approach, a bloody asshole sweating beer and gin, solo-sex is still better than no sex at all ! Believe my own experience ! ;)

Zorch Radio said : "To me, podcasts/pre-recorded radio are like watching a DVD of a concert instead of going to one. Or pretending to eat. Or solo-sex."

I do agree boy but, unfortunately, you sometimes have to deal with what you got...

I mean : when you're looking like the creature of Frankenstein, you're a total misfit, a stupid jerk, a troglodyte, a potential (?) serial killer no-one dares to approach, a bloody asshole sweating beer and gin, solo-sex is still better than no sex at all ! Believe my own experience ! ;)

Oh, and by the way, I completely agree: uploading recordings of your live show is an absolute must.

To me, podcasts/pre-recorded radio are like watching a DVD of a concert instead of going to one. Or pretending to eat. Or solo-sex.

It's just not the same.

Not just because of the rush, but also because of the skills required. Combining writing, directing, rock and roll,blending production with songs on the fly, creating production to perfect transitions, riding live posts and outros, programming a non-stop, escalating show that NOBODY wants to turn-off: It's a completely different league when it's live.

But then again, we ARE talking about Vaudeville vs Hollywood...

It's not that we're ASKING people to stop what they're doing every Thursday at 7pm Pacific time, we just have to figure out ways to make people WANT to stop. 

V. Jealous!! That is a BITCHIN' sleeve [and pretty darn rare too - but you already know that right, ha-ha!!!!].

Dana V. Hatch said:

The Shadows of Knight "Bad Little Woman/Gospel Zone" with picture sleeve!

I never saw him play live but simply were glued to listening to the band's albums.  I loved watching them on You Tube for many reasons but one of the main reasons was because of Mark's fronting.  I loved his vocals, loved his style, and always liked that the band were from Bethlehem PA.  I recently read he went back to school to get additional education.  Sad news on Our Brother, The Man. 

No sz S?..

In your service Sir...

Yeah, if anyone wants a t-shirt... You'll have to email me through the Hideout. The email address I have listed in this discussion is no longer valid. Thanks for the reminder, Preacherman!

Hey, what about updating that ??? ...If you know what I mean brother !!! ;)

ixnayray said:

Thanks to everyone who's ordered a shirt so far... We still need to sell more though.

Head over to Paypal and send your payment to : ixnayray@hotmail.co.uk

If you don't have a Paypal account... Just donate the correct amount and let me know you've done so and i'll send your shirt right away.

In fact, I was just wondering if B.Joe and Howie were still around sometimes ???

Just wait 'til I manage to get out of my cave, kiddies, and i'll make your moldy ears clean and your dirty asses shake so wild you'll tear your pants off !!!

Just saying...