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RadioZoomRZ#71 – Podcasting for Kids; Hockey and the Olympics; MIA For a Bit[Show Notes Link] Direct download link GarageBand 3 appears to be so simple to use that even my nephew and niece can make their own podcast. I share a little bit of what showed up in my email last night. Amazing what kids can do these days. We’ll also dive into the olympics a little bit to talk about hockey, plus the other events of the games that I’m enjoying. Since Rebecca and I are getting married very soon, I cannot promise anything in terms of episodes for the next few weeks. I take a moment to share what you can expect from me once the festivities simmer down a little bit. Mentioned Links: CBC.ca Olympic Coverage CBC.ca: Women’s Ice Hockey Results, Men’s Ice Hockey Results Dave Olsen (Canucks Outsider Podcast) Music Artist Links: Nada Surf – treading water John Vanderslice – me and my 424 Cagey House – the summer pump Eels – flyswatter 43:15 minutes Email: radiozoom [AT] gmail [DOT] com Show notes: https://johnbollwitt

RadioZoomRZ#70 – Site Redsign; CBC vs. NBC Olympic Coverage; Podcasts I Listen To[Show Notes Link] Direct download link This episode comes with the announcement of a complete site redesign for the show notes of the podcast. I put in a lot of work and effort into the new digs, but your comments are appreciated, more so if there are problems I need to address. Other topics for today, my experience watching olympic coverage on the CBC versus the American coverage I have been used to all my life. I also take a moment to share what other podcasts I have been checking out and think you should check out as well. Links for today: CBC.ca: Medal Counts Dave Olsen (Canucks Outsider) Daily Breakfast w/ Father Roderick The Onion Radio News WGN Spike O’Dell Podcast Cubscast Matthew Good Canadian Podcast Buffet Podsafe Music Network Music Artist Links: Paula Toledo – fly away The Stephen Davis Project – the girl wants me Amplifico – flutter 3 Blind Mice – your face is not enough Please send an email or audio comme

RadioZoomRZ#69 – Winter Olympics; The Ben Interview[Show Notes Link] Direct download link The 2006 Winter Olympics kicked off in Italy today. I share a little bit about what I saw during the live broadcast the CBC provided this afternoon and discuss these olympics in relation to the upcoming 2010 games in Vancouver. And while prepping today’s episode, my nephew came online with iChat. I took the opportunity to perform yet another experiment and record a conversation with him and his mother, Wendy. And by the way, Happy Birthday, Wendy!!! We also cover some listener feedback. Links and name drops: – Torino 2006 Winter Olympic Games – Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games – The Winnipeg Sun: “VANOC asks for extra $110 million” – National Post: “B.C. Games $110M over budget” – Wikipedia: 2006 Olympics, 2010 Olympics, Angelman Syndrome – Angelman Syndrome Foundation – Choogle On with Uncle Weed Music artists for this episode: – The Red Thread – ship in the attic – Folk Implosion – kingdom of lies (Lou Barlo

RadioZoomRZ#68 – Vancouver Podcaster Meet Up; Tech News[Show Notes Link] Direct download link Feeling the coffee on this episode, I share my thoughts about the Vancouver Podcaster Meet Up, roll into a Zoom-in-Tech segment, and go over some emails that have come in from listeners. Lots of congrats coming from the announcement of Rebecca and I getting married in a few weeks. Thanks go out to everyone who has wished us well. Zoom-in-Tech articles: – MacNN: “TPS ‘dissappointed’ with Apple’s Intel Ad” – SpyMac.com: “Pick up the iPhone!” – TechWeb: “New Radio Choices Explode, Reception Costly” (More about HD Radio) – Wired: “Blazing Wi-Fi Zips Toward Reality” – CNN.com: “Family Guy’s Stewie hosting talk show” Links and name drops: – Tod Maffin – David Drucker – Robert Sanzalone – Derek K. Miller – Vancouver Weekly Underground Review Podcast – James Sherret – Monique – MJ Ankenman – Mike and Sarah – Ted Riecken – Vate – Clubside Breakfast Time Podcast – Podsafe Music Network Music artists for this episode: – Num

RadioZoomRZ#67 – Rebecca in the ‘Studio’; The Humega Announcement; Hockey Talk[Show Notes Link] Direct download link Humega special announcement that is so huge, I had to have Rebecca join me on this podcast. This is the first time I have ever had someone else on this podcast in this home studio here in Vancouver. In fact, I never did anything like this back in Iowa either. A Hockey Talk segment and the podcast meet up that we are going to tonight. If you ask me, she is such a cutie! This is a repost as Blogger.com spontaneously deleted the original post due to issues on their part. Let’s hope this one is more permanent. Links and name drops: – miss604.com – Rebecca’s blog – Vancouver Canucks – Vancouver 2010 – The Daily Breakfast with Father Roderick – uncleweed.net – Dave Olsen and his many podcasts – Island Podcasting – Ted Riecken – Vancouver Podcaster Meet Up Music artists for this episode: – Troubled Hubble – everything’s going to be fine – Matthew Good – near fantastica – Nada Surf – Lá Pour Ça – Th

RadioZoomRZ#66 – Vancouver Weather; Lower Mainland Drivers[Show Notes Link] Direct download link Rolling out a little later than what has been normal. Life has picked up a little bit, so I haven’t had time until today to get something out. This episode includes some discussion about the weather in Vancouver, drivers in the lower mainland, and some listener feedback. Just doing my best to give you more insight on what it’s like to be a boy from Iowa, living in the land of Canada. Links and name drops: – CTV: Vancouver sees record rainy days in January – Globeandmail.com: Witness the wetness of January – CBC British Columbia: Rainy, rainy January sets record – Wiki: 2006 Mexican Elections, Politics of Mexico, Federal Government of the United Mexican States Music artists for this episode: – Matthew Good – while we were hunting rabbits – Mates of State – girls singing – 3 Blind Mice – emily has compassion fatigue – Longwave – wake me when it’s over Please send an email or audio comment to radiozoom [at] gmai

RadioZoomRZ#65 – iTunes Frustrations; Corner Gas; Hockey Talk[Show Notes Link] Direct download link Today’s episodes dives a little further into what I am trying to do with this podcast and the frustrations that I am running into as I try to progress. Also, I give some appreciation to one of my favorite television shows, grown right here in Canada, Corner Gas. Finally, some discussion about the Canucks and the television sports outlets in this country. It’s safe to say that we get more hockey here than the states do by leaps and bounds. Links and name drops: – Corner Gas Official Website – Wiki: Corner Gas, Rogers Sportsnet, TSN, The Score, Todd Bertuzzi (RE: The “Steve Moore incident”) – Vancouver Canucks – Rogers Sportsnet – TSN – The Score Music artists for this episode: – The GoStation – another day – Superdrag – shuck & drive – Starch Martins – close – The Life and Times – movies and books Please send an email or audio comment to radiozoom [at] gmail [dot] com. Also, send your mp3’s of music you’d l

RadioZoomRZ#64 – Podcasting Supporting Music; Canada Election Outcome; Voting Soundseeing[Show Notes Link] Direct download link Post Canadian Election Day episode! This episode boasts more than just some info about the election and my thoughts about it. I took the MiniDisc around and captured something of the sounds of the city on election day as well as sounds at one of the polling stations. I also take a moment to highlight some thoughts about podcasting supporting music artists. Links and name drops: – Blogcritics.org – “Podcasting: The Best Way to Support an Artist – CBC: Canada Votes Music artists for this episode: – Troubled Hubble – ear, nose, & throat – Comeg – 24 – Lou Barlow – monkey begun Please send an email or audio comment to radiozoom [at] gmail [dot] com. Also, send your mp3’s of music you’d like to see played on my podcast to the same address. 42:19 minutesSubscribe: RSS Podcast Feed Subscribe on iTunes © Copyright Creative Commons: Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-

RadioZoomRZ#63 – Car Ride with Rebecca; Vancouver 2010; Movie Industry; Pattullo Bridge[Show Notes Link] Direct download link Car Ride Edition of the RadioZoom Podcast! This time, Rebecca and I are on our way to meet up with her mom in Surrey, so we take the opportunity to shed some light on some local, Vancouver related tidbits regarding the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, the movie industry, the bridge of death, and other oddities that come up in this short conversation. Links to related information about the discussed topics: – Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics – Expo ’86 – Pattullo Bridge Please send an email or audio comment to radiozoom [at] gmail [dot] com. Also, send your mp3’s of music you’d like to see played on my podcast to the same address. 25:31 minutesSubscribe: RSS Podcast Feed Subscribe on iTunes © Copyright Creative Commons: Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0), RadioZoom (John Bollwitt)

RadioZoomRZ#62 – 2006 Canadian Election Rundown; Figuring Out the Mixer[Show Notes Link] Direct download link The federal elections in Canada are the prime focus in today’s episode. Dave Olsen (podcaster – Canucks Outsider, Choogle On with Uncle Weed, etc.) chimes in with some audio detailing the election taking place on Monday, January 23rd. A newcomer to this country, he has a lot of good insight as to the process and the people involved from his perspective. Also, a brief mention about hockey and some email from listeners. Only three songs today as most of the time is spent talking about the election. Consider it an education rather than political discussion. Links and name drops: – CBC Election Coverage – Gomery Commission – U.S.-Canada Softwood Lumber Dispute (Wikipedia) – Village of the Damned Music artists for this episode: – Soft – droppin’ – Paula Toledo – break it down – Mike Chappelear – outta love Please send an email or audio comment to radiozoom [at] gmail [dot] com. Also, send your mp3’s

RadioZoomRZ#61 – Feeling Better; Tech News; Hockey Talk[Show Notes Link] Direct download link There are a few topics that we hit today that I wanted to glance over. This is the second episode this week in quick turn around fashion, but I’m getting the handle on this new mixer and feeling a lot better. Hopefully this makes up for the lack of episodes as a result of my sinus infection from last week. I hope to post another episode on Friday, if not by the weekend. Topics for today include a RadioZoom in Tech segment about some new things from Apple, Hockey Talk about the Canucks and Sidney Crosby, and some listener feedback. I also share a handful of stories in the mix of things. Links and name drops in this episode: – iPod Updater [2006-01-10] – iPod Radio Remote – FM radio on your iPod plus RDS support – MacBook Pro – Apple’s new laptop computer – Yahoo! Sports: Vancouver Canucks – Sidney Crosby – http://feeds.feedburner.com/electronicamexicana – Feed for Vate’s podcast featuring mexican electronica mus

RadioZoomRZ#60 – Sinus Infections; New Intro Music; New Mixer; UBC Museum of Anthropology[Show Notes Link] Direct download link Rebounding from a hellish sinus infection, The RadioZoom Podcast is back. There are a slew of changes in this episode. First off, thanks so much to my brother’s family for the Christmas gift of a mixer to help make my podcast sound much better. I have been able to break out the Shure SM7 from the closet and create quality episodes once again. Also, thanks to Vate for his permission to use some of his music as my new intro theme to my podcast. It was time to change things up a bit. In today’s episode, I chat a little about being sick, the new toy I have to learn and play with, little adventures in Vancouver, and a slight piece of hockey talk. Links and name drops: – Vate – New theme music creator – Dicks & Janes Podcast – Podsafe Music Network Music artists for this episode: – Halloween, Alaska – call it clear – Paula Toledo – how long – The GoStation – c’mon – Ester Drang – co

RadioZoomRZ#59 – Big Media and Podcasting; MSN Messenger Sucks; Hockey Talk; Story About Mexico[Show Notes Link] Direct download link Another episode this week as promised. For the most part, I feel like I have my mic issue resolved, but this should be resolved by the new mixer I am getting for Christmas from my brother’s family. Topics for today include some thoughts about major and non-major media outlets getting into podcasting, why does MSN suck, a little talk about hockey, and email feedback about beer, which results in a story about an experience I had in Mexico at the age of 17. Links and name drops for this episode: – The Roadhouse Podcast – Podsafe Music Network – Vancouver Podcast Meetup (January 20th, 2006) Music artists for this episode: – The Format – career day – MxPx – lonesome town – The Polar Bear Project – procrastination way – Sebadoh – beauty of the ride (Lou Barlow) Please send an email or audio comment to radiozoom [at] gmail [dot] com. Also, send your mp3’s of music you’d like to s

RadioZoomRZ#58 – New Years in Vancouver; The Flu; Hockey Talk[Show Notes Link] Direct download link Happy New Year! Running straight into 2006, I hope you can handle this episode of RadioZoom. In today’s episode, I talk a little about my new years celebration in Vancouver, being sick with the flu, some hockey discussion, email feedback about Canadian beer, and the music you’ve come to expect from me. I’m still stuck with this awful headset, but not for much longer. I made some changes midway through the podcast, so you can notice a difference in my voice as it goes on. I already recorded the whole episode, so I’m putting it out anyway. I have a Christmas present coming from my brother in the next few days, so watch for the quality of my podcasts to get much better. There’s new snow on the mountains! I said that I would post this picture in the show notes, so here it is. This is good news for the local skiers, which I’d try to be one of if I had health insurance. Links and name drops: – Island Podcast

RadioZoomRZ#57 – Soundseeing of Christmas Shopping in Vancouver[Show Notes Link] Direct download link Another podcast, another experiment in being mobile. This time I take you with me as I do some Christmas shopping in downtown Vancouver. I’m getting better at being a soundseeing tour guiding, but not much. I’m just trying to do something new, different, and creative with my podcasts. As a side note, I must apologize for this coming out later than it should. The holidays were a set back, but now I’m just getting over a flu bug that has pass through Rebecca’s family. I was bound to get it, and it has not been fun. I edited this all together today just to do something creative and feel normal. All music in this episode come from mexican electronic music artist, Vate. Please click on the link and visit the website for more information. Please send an email or audio comment to radiozoom [at] gmail [dot] com. Also, send your mp3’s of music you’d like to see played on my podcast to the same address. 34:46

RadioZoomRZ#56 – Holiday Shopping Tales; Hockey Talk[Show Notes Link] Direct download link It’s a bit late in the outgoing, but I guess you could call this my Christmas episode. I talk about a variety of things in this podcast. Holiday shopping, a little bit of hockey talk, and some email from fellow podcasters. Even got a little bit of Rebecca in on this episode. Remember, her birthday is on January 9th, so send me all your birthday wishes now to help make it a good one. Merry Christmas and thanks for listening! Name drops and links: – Holly McNarland – One Man Offside – Jim Criniti – Canucks Outsider – Dave Olsen – Dick’s and Jane’s Podcast – The Roadhouse Podcast – Tony Steidler-Dennison – My World – Paul Crick – Vancouver Canucks – Shure SM7 Music selections, as played by artist permission: – The Cloud Room – hey now now – Empty Rooms – try again – Cedars – lo-fi – The Boy Least Likely To – paper cuts Please send an email or audio comment to radiozoom [at] gmail [dot] com. Also, send your mp3’s of m

RadioZoomRZ#55 – Six Song Donut Spectacular; Canada Insights; Canucks[Show Notes Link] Direct download link To make up for lost ground from the previous two episodes, I offer a mostly music podcast with this six song donut spectacular! Just a little commentary from me, minor observations about Canada, slight Canucks update, and warm wishes to you this holiday season. Look for more mobile podcasts in the future as I attempt to get better with my techniques and abilities. Links worth mentioning in this episode: – Vancouver Canucks – USA Hockey: 2006 Men’s Olympic Team – Wikipedia: loonie, toonie – The RadioZoom Podcast Frappr The six song donut spectacular, as played by permission: – The Stephen Davis Project – not thinking about you – The Vinyltones – motorcycle – Tapes n’ Tapes – cowbell – The Prayers and Tears of Arthur Digby Sellers – cannot eat better not sleep – The Promise Ring – get on the floor (Maritime) – Nada Surf – always love Please send an email or audio comment to radiozoom [at] gmail [dot]

RadioZoomRZ#54 – Rebecca Behind the Wheel; Vancouver; Skytrain; 2010 Olympics[Show Notes Link] Direct download link It’s another trip in the car with Rebecca for this episode. We were heading out to Ikea for some Christmas shopping, and I took the opportunity to do more experimenting with being mobile. We discuss a wide range of topics mostly regarding to Vancouver in my attempts to not only help educate myself, but also share the tidbits of knowledge that I’m learning about this area every single day. I swear that somedays Rebecca must get annoyed with the amount questions I ask her on a nearly daily basis. No music once again for this episode, aside from the background noise from the car stereo which allowed for a great segue for the last bit of this episode. Links for this car ride: – Wikipedia: Vancouver SkyTrain, Canada Line/RAV Line, Grouse Mountain, Des Moines, Iowa – Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics – miss604.com – Vancouver Canucks – CKNW AM980 with play by play by John Shorthouse – Okanagan Spri

RadioZoomRZ#53 – Robson Street Soundseeing[Show Notes Link] Direct download link This was my first experience ever doing anything mobile. I have a not so great lapel mic and a portable minidisc recorder. I was on the way to meet Rebecca and some friends for a movie, so I recorded the sounds of walking from the apartment to the movie theatre. I do some talking a long the way but have lots to learn about being a good tour guide. I hope you enjoy the sounds of Robson Street in downtown Vancouver. Oh yeah, and I know I called it “The Secrets of Narnia”, so please forgive my error. It’s the “Chronicles of Narnia.” Please send an email or audio comment to radiozoom [at] gmail [dot] com. Also, send your mp3’s of music you’d like to see played on my podcast to the same address. 17:23 minutesSubscribe: RSS Podcast Feed Subscribe on iTunes © Copyright Creative Commons: Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0), RadioZoom (John Bollwitt)

RadioZoomRZ#52 – The Vancouver Canucks; Zoom-in-Tech; Language Differences[Show Notes Link] Direct download link This episode had lots of ups and downs within its creation, but I’m not one to take something I made and not do something with it. This is going out a little later than what has been expected of me lately. I have no excuses other than just having other things in my life preoccupy my time. We start out with a little talk about the Vancouver Canucks, debut the first ever installment of Zoom In Tech, and finish up with listener email. As always, great music for you to check out, played with permission. Zoom In Tech is a segment I will do from time to time about things in the world of technology that are important to me or that I just find cool. It’s a way for me to share information with you, but I am far from an expert. It’s just another passion that I have in my life. Zoom In Tech Links: – MacMinute – Morgan Stanley expects Apple iPhone announcement – Spymac – Morgan Stanley expects iPhone i