GlimmerCast Episode 5 - The Call Out

So it's thanksgiving break and we decided that that's not going to stop us from releasing a new episode of the GlimmerCast.

Now, I know last episode we promised to come at you with an interview with Brandon Bauman (of the collapsed lung variety), but we had to rush this episode out the door a little bit. See, usually we record on monday nights, but I decided to sluff off and head home early on friday afternoon so we had to record thursday night instead. I promise you that at some point in the future we WILL have that interview, and various other special correspondences. Additionally, we have gotten quite a bit of feedback lately that I left out of this episode, but I promise that the listener feedback segment will be back in Episode 6.

SPEAKING OF EPISODE 6!! It's going to be LIVE! Yes, thats right, we're going to record a live episode in the red room on our regular date of recordings, monday night. This will be Monday, December 8th.

Other things to note: Our listener contest is halfway through, and we have 47 downloads of episode 4. If that number is above 60 by December 8 then Dustin and I have to film ourselves gorging on McDonalds dollar menu items--live and on camera.

In this episode we discussed turning 5, Red Room TV Policy, Why in the World the Library is Always Closed, and our competitors: Duck Soup.

Enjoy.

-Scott
shale2@olivet.edu

GlimmerCast Episode 4 - The Crystal Ball

Wow...we're already done with the 4th episode of the GlimmerCast...unbelievable.

In this episode, Dustin and I discuss a myriad of topics, including:

Reviewing episode 3 (namely, our predictions of how particular events would transpire)
'Flipping through the Glimmerglass, which included a detailed piece on collegiate endowments
and a discussion on how chapel has been so far this year.

We also had recorded a segment of "If I were in charge", but technical difficulties put an end to that.
Below, you'll find a link to the list of endowments by college in 2007 if you want to take a look at that.

In the future we'll have more installments of our various segments, plus some new ones, and some guests on the show to diversify things.

ADDITIONALLY, take note of our LISTENER CHALLENGE! It's like the 3rd thing we talk about in the episode so just tune in and we explain the whole deal there.

Lastly, if you have a comment or want to get involved, shoot me an email at shale2@olivet.edu, or add us on facebook (search "glimmercast").

Make sure to subscribe in iTunes! It's the easiest way to stay connected.

-Scott

http://www.nacubo.org/Images/All%20Institutions%20Listed%20by%20FY%202007%20Market%20Value%20of%20Endowment%20Assets_2007%20NES.pdf

GlimmerCast Episode 3 - The Suggestion Box

Hey all!

Episode 3 is finally here, after taking a week off for the busy homecoming weekend.

This week we bring you a few new segments, and an actual news story.
Don't worry though, all the rumoring and speculation you've come to love is not lost.

In this episode you'll find:

Upcoming Events
(p)Reviews of events that have/are/will be/did happen/happening
New Segment: Flippin' Through the Glimmerglass
Big Sodexo news report and general discussion about recent drama regarding that
New Segment: If I were in charge
And quite a bit more in between.

Now, for those of you who tuned in last episode and heard me plug an interview with Jake Smith for the "Better Know a Major" segment, only to be let down by it's absence, I would like to apologize. I recorded the interview with him, but it just didn't turn out very well because I wasn't as prepared as I probably should have been. There are plans to re-record the interview and go forward with the segment as planned in a future episode.

Also, WE NEED YOUR FEEDBACK!

At this point in the game, we are still carving out our identity as a show. Do you like the informal format we have, or would you rather the show be quick and hard hitting news instead? Perhaps you would like to ditch the news portion all together and have the hosts practice their opera abilities. The only way we know is if you tell us, so send in your thoughts to me at shale2@olivet.edu, or leave a comment at the bottom of the blog.

Remember, you can always send in ideas or suggestions, and if you want to help out with the show, we really encourage that.

Lastly, if you're not subscribed on iTunes, go do that. It is the easiest way for you to stay in touch when there are new episodes out, because they'll automatically download for you. Just open the itunes store and search for "GlimmerCast." The podcast is the only result you (should) get, so just click subscribe and you're all set. It's totally free, and totally worth the 30 seconds it takes you.

In the future, watch for listener contests, new segments, and more. For now, continue to tell your friends about the show and make them listen to it if you like what you hear. Right now we are at around 50 subscribers, which is fantastic, but I know that we can do more than that, so let people know, ok?

One last note before I end this post, we've set up a new facebook page, so search for us on facebook and add yourself as a fan. That will be the easiest way to stay up to date with what's going on at Olivet and, more importantly, the GlimmerCast. Have a good one ; )

-Scott