Comments on: The PodShow Contract http://mwgblog.com/archives/2006/03/29/the-podshow-contract/ Michael W. Geoghegan's Weblog Fri, 04 Jul 2008 06:16:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Noinepype http://mwgblog.com/archives/2006/03/29/the-podshow-contract/#comment-117833 Noinepype Thu, 27 Dec 2007 02:26:59 +0000 http://mwgblog.com/archives/2006/03/29/the-podshow-contract/#comment-117833 Hello: Check out what the federal government is doing to [url=http://forums.spry.com/member.php?u=9644 ] Verizon Ringtones[/url]. Thanks, Hello:

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]]> By: Mermu http://mwgblog.com/archives/2006/03/29/the-podshow-contract/#comment-4693 Mermu Wed, 31 May 2006 16:14:37 +0000 http://mwgblog.com/archives/2006/03/29/the-podshow-contract/#comment-4693 You guys do a great job of looking at this objectively. I agree on one stance...this is business and if Adam and Podshow can get this business than so be it. Isn't it PT Barnum that said "There's a sucker born every minute." ? But we podcasters are a community, and I think there are good reasons so many people are up in arms. They feel misled and lied to. I've been listening to the DSC for almost a year and the impression Adam gives about Podshow is an anathema to what it actually is. If that contract is a true representation about what Podshow offers, than I am not only NOT ever going to sign that contract, I think less of Podshow as a potential audience member/consumer and I certainly think less of Adam Curry as a "podcast emissary." Another reason people are so rankled and vocal about this is that we are a community. Adam Curry's right. Podcasting sprang up and will be successful because it gives producers of content and musicians and everyone in the process more freedom to create unique content and more rights. If that contract is accurate, Podshow is part of the problem that podcasting hopes to solve. As part of the community I want to make people aware of that. I'm not going to hate you for signing it (although I might think you are a bit of idiot.) Some people express themselves more vitriolically I suppose. There's really no need to denigrate ANYBODY who is talking about this contract no matter what point they take. It's important that it's being talked about though. And it is a big deal...no matter how you feel about Podshow, Adam Curry, Keith, His girlfriend, me or any other commenter. You guys do a great job of looking at this objectively. I agree on one stance…this is business and if Adam and Podshow can get this business than so be it. Isn’t it PT Barnum that said “There’s a sucker born every minute.” ?

But we podcasters are a community, and I think there are good reasons so many people are up in arms.

They feel misled and lied to. I’ve been listening to the DSC for almost a year and the impression Adam gives about Podshow is an anathema to what it actually is. If that contract is a true representation about what Podshow offers, than I am not only NOT ever going to sign that contract, I think less of Podshow as a potential audience member/consumer and I certainly think less of Adam Curry as a “podcast emissary.”

Another reason people are so rankled and vocal about this is that we are a community. Adam Curry’s right. Podcasting sprang up and will be successful because it gives producers of content and musicians and everyone in the process more freedom to create unique content and more rights. If that contract is accurate, Podshow is part of the problem that podcasting hopes to solve. As part of the community I want to make people aware of that. I’m not going to hate you for signing it (although I might think you are a bit of idiot.)

Some people express themselves more vitriolically I suppose. There’s really no need to denigrate ANYBODY who is talking about this contract no matter what point they take. It’s important that it’s being talked about though. And it is a big deal…no matter how you feel about Podshow, Adam Curry, Keith, His girlfriend, me or any other commenter.

]]> By: Multi-Media Me » Blog Archive » Podshow Commentary from Blosphere - Curry Needs a Name Change http://mwgblog.com/archives/2006/03/29/the-podshow-contract/#comment-810 Multi-Media Me » Blog Archive » Podshow Commentary from Blosphere - Curry Needs a Name Change Sun, 02 Apr 2006 00:01:18 +0000 http://mwgblog.com/archives/2006/03/29/the-podshow-contract/#comment-810 [...] Now from a comment on MWG blog he says “In the vain of full disclosure, I was offered a “Founding Member” contract with BoKu Communications/PodShow in March of last year. This was the offer that was made to the original podcasters in the network, Dawn and Drew, Michael Butler etc. I have always respected the wish for confidentiality regarding this agreement, but I will note, as might be expected, it was considerably different than the current contract.” So I am hoping that the contract that was placed in front of them was much more aligned with the philosophical nature of maintaining IP and one can wish that it also has some sort of creative commons mash-upness to it. Note: I do not see any Creative Commons references on the Podshow web site so I am guessing that is a pipe dream. [...] [...] Now from a comment on MWG blog he says “In the vain of full disclosure, I was offered a “Founding Member” contract with BoKu Communications/PodShow in March of last year. This was the offer that was made to the original podcasters in the network, Dawn and Drew, Michael Butler etc. I have always respected the wish for confidentiality regarding this agreement, but I will note, as might be expected, it was considerably different than the current contract.” So I am hoping that the contract that was placed in front of them was much more aligned with the philosophical nature of maintaining IP and one can wish that it also has some sort of creative commons mash-upness to it. Note: I do not see any Creative Commons references on the Podshow web site so I am guessing that is a pipe dream. [...]

]]> By: The All New Ewan’s Musings » Debunking The PodShow Contract http://mwgblog.com/archives/2006/03/29/the-podshow-contract/#comment-800 The All New Ewan’s Musings » Debunking The PodShow Contract Fri, 31 Mar 2006 08:31:53 +0000 http://mwgblog.com/archives/2006/03/29/the-podshow-contract/#comment-800 [...] Update: Some links: Michael Geoghegan, Paul Colligan. . [...] [...] Update: Some links: Michael Geoghegan, Paul Colligan. . [...]

]]> By: Paul Colligan’s Profitable Podcasting » Blog Archive » On Podcasting Contracts, Exclusivity, and the Rest of the “Conversation” http://mwgblog.com/archives/2006/03/29/the-podshow-contract/#comment-797 Paul Colligan’s Profitable Podcasting » Blog Archive » On Podcasting Contracts, Exclusivity, and the Rest of the “Conversation” Thu, 30 Mar 2006 23:16:29 +0000 http://mwgblog.com/archives/2006/03/29/the-podshow-contract/#comment-797 [...] The Mighty Mike Goeghagen chimed in with his thoughts: In the vain of full disclosure, I was offered a “Founding Member” contract with BoKu Communications/PodShow in March of last year. This was the offer that was made to the original podcasters in the network, Dawn and Drew, Michael Butler etc. [...] [...] The Mighty Mike Goeghagen chimed in with his thoughts: In the vain of full disclosure, I was offered a “Founding Member” contract with BoKu Communications/PodShow in March of last year. This was the offer that was made to the original podcasters in the network, Dawn and Drew, Michael Butler etc. [...]

]]> By: Kevin Crossman http://mwgblog.com/archives/2006/03/29/the-podshow-contract/#comment-796 Kevin Crossman Thu, 30 Mar 2006 21:48:51 +0000 http://mwgblog.com/archives/2006/03/29/the-podshow-contract/#comment-796 Michael, Your take on this is very helpful and appreciated. You have the background to have an opinion about these things but do so with an objective viewpoint. I appreciate that you didn't freak out about this course of events, like others have. It's great to see folks like you taking a leadership position within the industry, fighting for interests of all kinds of podcasters, and moving the industry forward in a positive direction. Michael,
Your take on this is very helpful and appreciated. You have the background to have an opinion about these things but do so with an objective viewpoint. I appreciate that you didn’t freak out about this course of events, like others have.

It’s great to see folks like you taking a leadership position within the industry, fighting for interests of all kinds of podcasters, and moving the industry forward in a positive direction.

]]> By: Nick Starr http://mwgblog.com/archives/2006/03/29/the-podshow-contract/#comment-795 Nick Starr Thu, 30 Mar 2006 12:18:56 +0000 http://mwgblog.com/archives/2006/03/29/the-podshow-contract/#comment-795 The Mary and Karla show podfaded (http://fmstudio.com/mkforum/viewtopic.php?t=316). The Mary and Karla show podfaded (http://fmstudio.com/mkforum/viewtopic.php?t=316).

]]> By: Jimmy jchtv.com http://mwgblog.com/archives/2006/03/29/the-podshow-contract/#comment-794 Jimmy jchtv.com Thu, 30 Mar 2006 11:33:12 +0000 http://mwgblog.com/archives/2006/03/29/the-podshow-contract/#comment-794 Has anyone else noticed that The Mary and Karla Show has been idle since Feb 3rd. I think that is quietly saying something about their excitement on joining Podshow...like the Blue Flu? Has anyone else noticed that The Mary and Karla Show has been idle since Feb 3rd. I think that is quietly saying something about their excitement on joining Podshow…like the Blue Flu?

]]> By: Rob S http://mwgblog.com/archives/2006/03/29/the-podshow-contract/#comment-786 Rob S Thu, 30 Mar 2006 02:33:09 +0000 http://mwgblog.com/archives/2006/03/29/the-podshow-contract/#comment-786 I have seen the contract as a result of being associated with another (much more famous and talented) person in the world of podcasting. You are right on in calling the terms of the contract vague. By signing the deal you give up a whole lot without a guarantee of anything in return. Anyone who thinks they have talent should run from such deals. My advice to podcasters is this. Don't sell yourself short. Hosting is cheap and the last time I checked a Wordpress blog is free. If you seriously want to build a show then build it yourself while retaining all the rights to your name, likeness and the content of the show. If what you do turns out to be that good then you will get better opportunities down the line. I have seen the contract as a result of being associated with another (much more famous and talented) person in the world of podcasting. You are right on in calling the terms of the contract vague. By signing the deal you give up a whole lot without a guarantee of anything in return. Anyone who thinks they have talent should run from such deals.

My advice to podcasters is this. Don’t sell yourself short. Hosting is cheap and the last time I checked a Wordpress blog is free. If you seriously want to build a show then build it yourself while retaining all the rights to your name, likeness and the content of the show. If what you do turns out to be that good then you will get better opportunities down the line.

]]> By: Jimmy jchtv.com http://mwgblog.com/archives/2006/03/29/the-podshow-contract/#comment-780 Jimmy jchtv.com Wed, 29 Mar 2006 20:55:12 +0000 http://mwgblog.com/archives/2006/03/29/the-podshow-contract/#comment-780 Michael, enjoyed your commet on DSC. As a new vlogger and longtime listener of podcasts in general, I'm sitting on the sidelines enjoying all this. I agree with you on the IBM dry cleaner thing. This bitching reminds me of the early 80's when I saw bands like U2, Police and Talking Heads before they got big airplay. As soon as they did, it was time to like another band, or at least the college radio DJ's thought so. I enjoyed our quick meet at PME last November and I've resubscribed to RRR. I love your choice in movies, but get a little edgy and trash something that is sacred once in a while. Thanks for writing Podcast Solutions, now can ya help a vlogger with that darn Wordpress. Michael, enjoyed your commet on DSC. As a new vlogger and longtime listener of podcasts in general, I’m sitting on the sidelines enjoying all this. I agree with you on the IBM dry cleaner thing. This bitching reminds me of the early 80’s when I saw bands like U2, Police and Talking Heads before they got big airplay. As soon as they did, it was time to like another band, or at least the college radio DJ’s thought so. I enjoyed our quick meet at PME last November and I’ve resubscribed to RRR. I love your choice in movies, but get a little edgy and trash something that is sacred once in a while. Thanks for writing Podcast Solutions, now can ya help a vlogger with that darn Wordpress.

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