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Author Archives: Garrick van Buren
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Hi all. A couple weeks back, Jen Bohmbach and I talked about weblogs for an episode of the First Crack Podcast. In that conversation, you’ll hear us talk about the strengths (“you have a very comprehensive view of that person”) and weaknesses (“you have a very comprehensive view of that person”) of having a single …
Under the Weather. No Coffee for a Bit.
Hi all. My apologies for the lack of updates. Some sort of virus put the smack down on me earlier this week (it’s going around). My head feels like a bowling ball and the thought of talking hurts. Worst of all – I haven’t had coffee since Tuesday. Tea. Lots of tea and lots of …
First Crack 29. Jon Shares His Geo
Jon Steinhorst is a designer and film maker I’ve known for years. In part 2 of our conversation he describes his new journaling system, public v. private writing, his impressions of Chicago, and his new do-it-yourself car-share venture. Listen to Jon Shares His Geo [18 min] Got questions about coffee or comments about the show? …
First Crack 28. The Movie Episode with Jon Steinhorst
Jon Steinhorst is a designer and film maker I’ve known for years. In part 1 of our conversation we talk about his history of film making, unofficial double features, and films worth watching. A couple of notes: In the Realm of the Unreal at the Music Box. My notes on Blogumentary including correcting Dan Gillmor’s …
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Gate 3 Work Club Closes
Five months ago, I was excited to see the opening of the Gate 3 Work Club in Emeryville, CA. I completely believe in the principles; people like to work from home – just not all the time people like to work around others I was skeptical that Herman Miller furnishings were necessary, and thought IKEA …
First Crack Special Announcement Feb 2005
While I perform major editing surgery on the next two shows, you can get your First Crack fix from my interview – on the other side of the mic – with Rob Wahl @ Podcast411.com, listen here. Listen to Special Announcement Feb 2005 [2 min] Got questions about coffee or comments about the show? Call: …
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First Crack 27. Mark’s VW Scirocco
Mark Leppke rebuilt his ’82 VW Scirocco. This is what he learned about Germans from that experience. Listen to Mark’s VW Scirocco [26 min] Got questions about coffee or comments about the show? Call: 206-20-BEAN-1 Like the show? Support the First Crack Podcast
First Crack 26. What Makes a Good City – Sam & Dave Part 4
The fourth installment of my conversation with Minneapolis urban planners Sam Newberg and David Motzenbecker. In this episode, they discuss what makes a good city (Portland, Denver, Celebration, and Seaside) and how to make more of them, affordable housing, corruption in cities, and how to get stuff done. Also included: Dave gives a glowing review …
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First Crack 25. Weblogs and the Media with Jen Bohmbach
Photo-blogger and good friend Jen Bohmbach and I grab a cup of coffee at Dunn Bros’ Freighthouse. We talk about the weblogs, transparency, the media landscape, and an age where we are all paparazzi and stars. She offers her thoughts on Links Mentioned: TheImageLab.com AmericanGuilt.com iPhotoToGallery FlickrExport OpenPodcast.org Joe Trippi – The Revolution Will Not …
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