Well, Mike, it helps if we do get feedback, but honestly, listeners aren't obligated to give us any. Period. Hell, as long as people actually listen to the podcasts, that's good enough. And we know Hideout members are checking out the shows, we just may not know if they liked them or not. I guess no news is good news, but I guess comments are one of those little rewards we like to get out of podcasting, so we know we're rocking you guys...

Wow, I never thought about it like that; that podcasters needed feedback to feel like their shows were loved. I can't imagine that there is any podcast on this show that is not enjoyed be a decent sized group of people. Whenever I have a day off I put on the latest podcasts and listen to them one after another for hours. Thanks to those things I have a few songs I've had on my ipod since I got it as a b'day pressent in February.

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!

From everything I ever heard from any 80s garage band the Chesterfield Kings gotta be the best that put out the most solid albums. Its impressive to me that the CFKings could nail the sound of the best 60s bands as well as they did. Check out the Steppes Harps and Hammers LP. Of course theres quite a few cool bands, but I think a long list would just add to the confusion. Don't overlook the Gruesomes.

I really enjoy 'She'll Hurt You in the End", which includes two of my personal favorites- the Actioneers and Chevrons V

Anything is going to be better than the last one.

It's a better album than the last one... But not as good as Good Bad, Not Evil.
If the songs are 'poppier', it's not because of the production it's because of the songs.
A solid album though... At least they always seem to do what they want.
Oh and i'm not really a big fan of their earlier stuff [SHOCK! HORROR!!]

To embed Youtube videos in Ning groups (like the Hideout) check the "use old embed code" option on Youtiube,'' like this:

The Rex Arms said:

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?

I like the album! Don't over think it yo'!

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.

That's awesome that you got that one for so cheap! I just got The Invictas I'm Alright/Stuff I can't put it down, it pretty much stays on my player or close by.

The screamin' Soul Preacher said:

The one (almost) fitting the Garage category I'm thinking of right now is :

"The Hump" by The Invictas

I'd been lucky enough to pick this one for less than 5 $ and this KILLER is a long time favorite of mine !!!

 

The ones I wouldn't even dream of would be right now :

"Can't tame me" by The Benders

"Lorna" by Adrian Lloyd

"Bad little woman" by The Wheel-a-Ways

and a few thousands more...

 

 

 

Boo Boo & Bunky - This Old Town/Turn Around

The Jones Boys - Honky/Beatlemania

But I'm madly searching for a copy of The Munks - Long Time Waiting 45s

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!

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.

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 ! ;)

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.