Dave Slusher turned the mic on me at the recent PodcastExpo 2006. We talked about hyper-local podcasts and the two reasons why I podcast.
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First Crack 86. Busting the 12-Step Cycle
The first crack at the new, fully-automated publication process. Listen to Busting the 12-Step Cycle [2 min] (This podcast brought to you by HijackingWP)
First Crack 84. Rich Huelskamp on Making an Energy Efficient Home
Rich Huelskamp built a 100% off-grid, renewable-energy home down in Red Wing, MN. He and I talk about how he got his home down from the average 25kWh/day to 6. Along the way, he goes through the steps to making a urban/suburban home more efficient. If you’re looking to replace your home’s appliances, Rich recommends …
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First Crack 83. Chris Dykstra, Zanby, and Social Networking
As part of my ongoing effort to highlight Minnesota-based internet startups, Chris Dykstra and I talk about the strengths and weakness of various social networks (evite, yahoo groups, meetup, linkedin), and how his Zanby is aiming to solve them. Namely – how a single person easily manage dozen of disparate and related groups. Listen to …
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First Crack 82. David Newberger on Building Native American Citizen Journalism
David Newberger and I talk about CDATimes.com and his experience building online communities for Native American citizen journalists thousands of miles away from the tribe he belongs to. Listen to David Newberger on Building Native American Citizen Journalism [31 min]
PodcastMN Live to Hard Drive June 2006
Tonight, PodcastMN was at the Acadia Cafe for the inaugural PodcastMN Live to Hard Drive event. The line up included: Mostly Trivial with Johnee Bee Winecast with Tim Elliott (Winecast 66) Klingon Word from the Word with Joel Anderson (‘Amen’ – Live) Creot Radio with Alissa Barthel Cinema Playground with James Gagliardi (Cinema Rant Screen …
First Crack 81. Omar Ansari Talks Surly Beer
Fewer than 6 months after seling the first keg of Surly Beer, Omar Ansari and I talk about starting a microbrewery in Minnesota. He shares the challenges of finding brewing equipment, zoning, and getting Surly into local bars and restaurants. We also do a live tasting of Surly’s new Belgian Saison-esque CynicAle Listen to Omar …
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First Crack 80. Robert Metcalf and FlySpy.com to Find Better Airfare
A quick conversation with Robert Metcalf from FlySpy.com on the need to find better airfare and the power of TechCrunch.com as a PR channel (same way Ryan talks about Digg). Drop a message on the First Crack voicemail line: 612-284-4148 Listen to Robert Metcalf and FlySpy.com to Find Better Airfare [12 min]
First Crack 79. Slush Recipe and House Memories
Jen shares her family Slush recipe (get out the cheap Brandy) while we share some memories about our old house. The place my Grandparents lived in for 40 years, my mom for a good chunk of that, Jen and I for 2, and Cooper for his first 6 months. We cover the good, the bad, …
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First Crack 78. The Trouble with Business Models
As I promised, here’s the second half of my conversation with J Wynia on geeky stuff. (The first half is at GlassTooBig.com) Here, we talk about making money, keeping overhead low, income diversification, and making sure an idea needs a business model. Inspiring our Conversation Gillmor Gang Hugh MacLeod Jonathan Coulton’s Thing a Week 37Signals’ …
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