In this episode I talk about a couple of nightmares I've run across including:

My RSS feed in iTunes somehow got changed to http://s (podpress maybe? I'm not sure...). I had to change my RSS feed in iTunes

To change this you need to (accorsing to Apple's Forums):
Podcasters occasionally need to move their feed from one location to another. In this case, you should not remove your feed. If possible, you should set your web server to return a 301 error and redirect when receiving a request for the old feed. Doing so will cause both the iTunes Music Store and the iTunes clients that have subscribed to your podcast to pick up the new feed URL. Be sure to maintain the redirect for at least two weeks to ensure that most subscribers have attempted to download your most recent episode and have thereby received the new URL.

If you don’t know how to return an HTTP 301, you can use the <itunes:new-feed-url> tag described in the iTunes RSS Tags section below. The tag will cause the iTunes music store to be updated with the new feed URL, but it will not inform iTunes clients of the new location. You may choose to include an audio note in your podcast, informing your subscribers that your podcast has changed locations. After adding the tag, be sure to keep your feed running at the old URL for at least 48 hours.

Then later I did a somewhat time sensitive announcement only to have feedburner fail to update my feed.

Lesson Learned: Never fail to occasionally go back and experience your podcast through the eyes (and mouse) of a new subscriber. Double check your feed(s).

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WARNING - This show contains clips of Keith and the Girl (and are NOT worksafe).

Dave continues his talk that was started by people passing information about Podshow.com that was false. This week will be the final word from me on this.

Some people still don't understand the concept of specifics reasons by throwing out inuendo and hearsay. Here are some of the things we've learned:

When you are making a point, credability can be ruined with one wrong word.

Some people thing Podshow is elitest because of their bumper. While I do not personally find this an elitest action - some listeners brought this up. Comunication has always been very subjective.

One person was upset becuase he couldn't get a return phone call. Again, I can see where this person was upset.

Keith And The Girl Had These Issues
1. Adam Curry kept messing up their name. This was annoying to KATG.
2. Keith didn't accept Adam Curry's explanation of the Podshow's messing up the RSS feed.
3. Keith didn't understand the reoccrung advertisements that Adam was speaking of in his blog, and called it shady. I explained this is the new product placement marketing.
4. Dave explains that downloads are important, but there is a value to the niche podcast as well.
5. Keith said that Godaddy adds make no money. I know for a fact that this is not true.
6. Keith reads the terms of service and has a serious problem with the fact that Podshow can do anything with your show - forever - even if you leave the network. Dave admits that many people have a problem with this clause in the contract. He throws out some points such as the Mommy Cast, The Roadhouse, Tartan Podcast all have left the network and none of their content is being sold. Admittedly this has potential to be a horrible contract, but it also has cabaility to further promote your show.
7. Chemda brought up a good point that people are doing this with different perspecitves. For example people who are doing it for fun may have an extremely different persepctive on podcasting, and moentizing your podcast. Dave points out that if you are a contracted podshow producer your contract (like any contract on the planet) is up for negotiation.
8. Keith points out that their show can be listened to on podshow.com and he feels that podshow is using their downloads as part of the total downloads they are reporting. Dave points out that Keith said that if Podshow hates Keith and the Girl so much, they should pull them off their network. Dave flips this and asks, "If Keith and the Girl hate podshow so much, why don't they ask to be pulled off of the network?" If they did, and podshow failed to do so that would be a story.

Some lessons learned:

Don't podcast angry as you may say things you regret later. If you are making a serious point, make some note cards and save your crediability.

Dave apologizes for slighting the other podcasting networks. It's true, I can admit when I'm wrong.

Dave explains whe he thinks happens when you use the podshow player. It does work, although it may be slow.

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Hello,

What a day I've had. We can add a fourth thing that you shouldn't talk about at work: Religion, Politics, Abortion and PODSHOW. However, this was the reason I HAD to bring this up (I'm taking a cultural diversity class, and I've seen such bias against podshow that I thought I had to clear the air a bit). However, I did a podcast off the top of my head, with no notes and in doing so - looked like a hypocryte (as I was saying to check facts). So let me add a bit to me previous audio show.

1. Podshow has a deal with British TeleCOM (I said British Televsion). You know the company that did £19, 514 million in the year ending March 31, 2006.
2. I had said that other networks had done zip. That is also unfair. Kiptronic was awarded 4 milion in VC back in January. They have also partnered with IODA. They have also struck deals with Akamai Technologies. So my "buzzer" as to what other networks are doing was unfair and to Jonathon and Todd. By Todd, I mean Todd Cochrine of Blurbrry. I know the blubrry network is available via NOKIA phones. I apoligize for not recognizing your hard work.
3. I also criticized the podshow player. I believe what is happening, is that the Podshow player is copying the source mp3 file to the podshow servers (to ensure delivery I assume) and then it begins to stream it. This process takes too long (if your show is not on the podshow site already). So it does work. In some cases its slow. I do wish they had more promotion of actual podcasts "Above the fold."  
4. I've started a new blog for future commenting on some subjects. (For example Mr. Malley accused me of not paying Kiptronic when the School of Podcasting sponsored their show many, many, many moons ago). Once again Keith didn't check his facts. I will address this at http://easypodcasts.com/blog

 Dave

I change format today because I have a serious point to make. If we are the NEW MEDIA, we have the RESPONSIBILITY to RECOGNIZE that the Microphone has POWER. Here are some key points from my rant.

BIG MEDIA wants us to fight amongst ourselves. Podcasting has enough competition from other meida sources, so why make one of our competitors "other podcasters."

You can say negative things about other people in the community, but you better be willing to explain why and prove it. As a reporter, as part of the NEW media, it is still YOUR responsibility to present the FACTS.

I use the example of recent accusations thrown at Podshow. As I have a show on in the Podshow network (this one is not by MY choice), I wanted to dispell some of the rumors about Podshow.

YOU THE MEDIA (from Paul Coligan's Book "the Business Podcasting Bible). If we are going to accept that role, we need to also accept that responsibility.

Shame on you Keith.

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