Random Thoughts

[DScott]

H-!

[Jeff Ross]

So here was my idea for a collaborative recording session that didn’t require a Skype call (I apologize in advance for the wordiness):

Everyone would answer the question: “If money and logistics were no object, what would you get Ryan, Matthew, & Angie for Christmas, and why?” [The answers could be for each individual or for the group.] After all the answers appeared on the show, I’d point out that even though we weren’t able to get them any of those things, we did make this podcast episode for them, and we hoped that would accept this gift. Then the outro would play.

I have sufficient audio recorded in addition to answering that question that it could sound like I asked each F.A.C.E. personally what they would give, and then I have a list of pre-recorded “reactions” that Franklin could plug in at this discretion to make it sound like I was reacting to the ideas live. I had a list of about 40 reactions (most of them non-committal or positive, but a few tame negative ones just in case) and I recorded pretty much everything yesterday, but I haven’t edited them yet. I’d send each reaction to Franklin as a separate file (except the one word reactions; those I could double up) so he could just drag and drop whatever reaction he wanted without having to edit them too much.

In my head, it would be funnier if other F.A.C.E.s (esp. Josiah) recorded reactions as well as answer the question too, so that it sounded like we were all in the same recording session hearing each others’ ideas live, but that would be a lot to ask everyone, so I’m not saying that needs to happen.

I picked this question specifically because it requires creativity and is completely subjective, so everyone could have a time to shine in the same spotlight. I can also post my list of “reactions” (at least, my script for it; I did record a few unscripted ones too) if you’re wanting to record some but want inspiration first.

An alternate way of doing this would be a YIAY parody where everyone would write their answers on the Not-Forum and I’d record myself reading them and actually reacting to them live (or Josiah or Masøn or someone else could do it instead of me), but that would not be as sentimental as if everyone recorded their own audio answers.

As you can tell, I’ve definitely been over-thinking how best to suggest & execute this idea, and I’m at the point now where I’m just posting this and seeking feedback as to whether this concept is worth doing and how best to do it. We can skip it altogether too, but I wanted to find another segment that we could all collaborate on without needing a Skype call, and this was what I came up with.

Let me know what you think about this concept suggestion.

[DScott]

The idea of prerecorded reactions cracked me up for some reason, but it sounds like a fun idea. I think we might end up dropping Word Association, because it’s going to be quite difficult to find a time when enough of us are available. If there’s a time this week we can do it, then we still can try.

[Awkward Potato]

It sounds like a good idea to me too. I’ll try to make time to record my answers. If the Skype call happens this week, the most likely time that’d work for me would be Thursday evening. What else do we have planned for it besides Word Association? Also how long is this episode so far, anyway?

[DScott]

It’s clocking in at eleven minutes, as is. There are some small snippets that need cut, and recordings that I still haven’t added yet, so it’ll be a decent length when complete.

[Masøn M.]

That sounds like an incredible idea Jeff! Now I have to think of an answer to that question lol…

And the pre-recorded reactions… That’s amazing… And the fact that you recorded 40 is hilarious to me. ?

[Jeff Ross]

I’ll get my audio clips edited after I finish work this evening and try to send them to Franklin before tomorrow morning. That way he can listen to them, have an idea of what reactions he has to work with, and then plug them in as he receives everyone else’s responses. (I do presume that he will record his own response before he listens to my reactions, so that my audio doesn’t affect his answer, but it should work regardless.)

I may even record an intro to the segment calling the activity “Editor’s Choice” and explaining to the audience that all of the reactions were pre-recorded, in order for all of the audience to be “in on the joke”. We’ll see about that though; I’ll edit the clips I’ve already recorded first.

Thursday looks to be the earliest night this week that would work for a livestream. I’m guessing that in addition to word association, we’d discuss what we’d like to do for a commercial at that time if we haven’t figured that out by then.

Hopefully everyone else is able to submit their answers to “If money and logistics were no object, what would you get Ryan, Matthew, & Angie for Christmas, and why?” as soon as possible so Franklin has time to edit them. Since I’ll be finishing my audio tonight, aim to submit your recordings by Thursday if possible.

[DScott]

I won’t be available on Thursday, but you can record without me. Also, it really looks like after this week, I’ll be unable to continue editing, so we the recordings in as soon as possible.

[Josiah the Carrot Stick]

I can try to work on things this evening. Sorry I’ve been somewhat absent, this weekend was pretty busy. I can alert other people to needing audio soon.

[Wileycoyote]

Wait can I answer that question? If so, what do I record I’m not understanding the recorded reactions? Do I just answer the question ?

[Awkward Potato]

Yes, you answer the question. Jeff is recording reactions because he will be the one asking the question and it won’t be live, so he can’t react live.

[DScott]

I think you can also record reactions as well.

[Awkward Potato]

Oh yeah, I forgot that’s also an option. If you have time.

[Josiah the Carrot Stick]

Chris will try to send in a segment tomorrow.

[DScott]

Nice!

[Josiah the Carrot Stick]

Brooke and Peter will both try to send in segments at some point in the next couple days. I will also try to.

[Awkward Potato]

I will hopefully get mine recorded and sent in tonight. Is the Skype call on for Thursday then? Depending on what time we start I might be able to make it. Also, do we have a plan for it other than Word Association and coming up with commercial ideas?

[Masøn M.]

Test.

[Masøn M.]

Welp… It won’t let me post on Word Association again lol… It’s like what was happening to Brooke, I think…

[Awkward Potato]

Uh oh. Are you sure it’s not because of duplicate posts? Sometimes that happens to me

[Masøn M.]

Idk… Seems to have been resolved…

[Awkward Potato]

So…Skype call? Is it happening or not?

[Josiah the Carrot Stick]

I don’t think I’ll have time tomorrow, but it can happen without me.

[Jeff Ross]

I’d like to give it a go, partly because I want to see if I can get Skype to work and partly because I think it would add a different dynamic to the show. I don’t even care if it’s just a five minute session of “Hey, we’re actually doing this! Can’t wait to hear the finished podcast!” without recording much new material. That being said, I’m not sure how to make the Skype call happen unless Franklin sets it up.

If we do the Skype call tomorrow and it works but only two or three FACEs are able to be on, we’ll probably answer another one of Kristen’s questions or come up with a commercial for the Not-Forum or something simple like that. Maybe do some “rapid fire” questions or a live pun battle. The goal being that any new segment would be moderately short so that it doesn’t overshadow the other segments, but that it’s still something that’s still fun and enjoyable to listen to.

If Skype doesn’t work out, I think that taking time to collaborate on the Not-Forum concerning what we’re doing for a commercial would be productive alternative. I think that having a commercial of some kind would make the episode feel more like an Aux Cable episode than anything else new we can add at this point. Time zones do pose some difficulties, but I’d aim for 7pm Eastern/6pm Central/5pm Mountain/4pm Pacific for a good time to check the Not-Forum and see who’s on and what commercial ideas everyone has. Then casually check on the hour, every hour, for the next five hours for any updates (unless you see other people are on and you have time to interact and contribute; then jump into the discussion, refreshing frequently). That should give us what we need for this final production push while Franklin still has some time to edit.

[Awkward Potato]

Ooh, a pun battle would be fun. Which of Kristen’s Questions haven’t been answered? I’m not sure if I’ll be able to join, but I can try. If Franklin posts his Skype name on here, we should all be able to contact him that way. I’ll tell the other FACEs the time, and we’ll see who shows up.

[DScott]

I won’t be available tomorrow evening. I have to take an Exam then.

[Masøn M.]

Well, good luck in that!

Tomorrow night I have work and also my Grandma is flying in so I pretty much won’t be available at all… But I hope y’all can get something worked out!

[Josiah the Carrot Stick]

I might be able to do tonight, but am unsure.

[DScott]

I’m in a different time zone than some of you, so when I said tomorrow, I meant Thursday.

[Josiah the Carrot Stick]

I probably don’t really have time to Skype, but is anything happening?

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