net@nite Update

Amber and I did our first test recording of the new net@nite yesterday and despite a few technical glitches I think we're ready to go back on the air together. The new show is going to be similar to the old one with a couple of exceptions. First, it's no longer going to be live. It's just too hard to commit to recording it at the same time every week. With a little flexibility it will be easier for us to do it. I'm hoping to record and release the show on Wednesdays, moving MacBreak Weekly back to Tuesday to make room for it. I'm finding that it's better to release the topical shows on the same day as they're recorded whenever possible. The second big change is that I'm hoping to do it as a video show. We tried recording video this week and everything fell apart, but I'm hopeful that the new iChat will make this possible. It supports the very high quality AAC-LD audio codec, the same I use for the radio, and offers video and audio recording. Amber has retooled the content, as well. The show will still be an hour long, but divided into segments:

• Web News
• Best Tech Trick
• Best Web Idea
• Best Music Pick
• Best Web Service
• Best Video Pick
• Web Design Pick

We'll have guests on whenever we've got someone we want to talk with, but one bit we'd like to do every week is our pick for Worst Web Idea. We're hoping we can get the creators of these sites on to defend their pathetic concepts. Should make for some fun. I'll post yesterday's run through sometime this week - it's a little rough but it's still entertaining. We hope to begin the video version the first Wednesday in November. We're just waiting for Leopard to ship. (I'm going down to Cupertino to get a briefing on it next Thursday. If I can get a copy then we'll do a test show next week.) Watch for the new net@nite - I think you'll like it!

Comments

[NichM]

Great that your getting back to the show. It does sound a little like commandN with Leo and Amber. However that could be a good thing

[Fredrik Gyllensten]

Worst Web Idea sounds fun :D

[Russell Heimlich]

Hooray! The live version got a bit tiring. Here is a "Best Web Idea" for you guys -> http://dummyimage.com

[Amy]

If you are doing a video podcast can you also supply an audio version? An hour is a long time to sit at the computer and my nano does not take video.

[Kevin Krewell]

A good start for worst web site would be Guy Kawasaki's Truemors site.

He's got his pitch about how he tested the concept with a $12K development cost. So it's the story of the cheap, bad idea vs. the expensive, supposedly good idea and which succeeds more often.

[Bruce Clarke]

Great news about the return of net@night. The live aspect was nice but I don't think it will be missed that much as many of the calls weren't that interesting and/or difficult to hear anyway. I'd rather just hear Leo and Amber ramble for an hour anyway :)

[GV]

...and the last few weeks I thought I might have a shot at being the new host.......Amber has way more hair than me though.......I think the video idea is a good one.....

[kristian]

I'm really glad to hear nat@night's coming back on. I was sad when it went on hiatus.

Whole hour of video is quite a lot though? I hope the video just adds extra to it and isn't a wholly necessary part of it.

Good luck, I'll be tuning in.

[JT]

Are you considering changing the name back to Inside the Net?

I think that would be an excellent title for the new format.

[Todd Walker]

This is great to hear Leo. N@N is great and I love the wonderful relationship that you and Amber have. Looking forward to the new format!

Todd

[J. Sperling Reich]

Glad to hear you and Amber are going back on the air. I missed your weekly podcast. Look forward to the new format.

[Alexa]

I've been experiencing net@nite withdrawal. Can't wait to listen/watch the new show! Adding video sounds like a great idea, especially with Leopard's uber amazing iChat.

[Michael T Payne]

I hope that the both of you find the time to bring net@night back it not the same without you on the air once a week, it a great show love listening to it once week. Great that your busy better than sitting on your hand Hope to Hear you both soon.

[Dr. A]

I'm listening to the show right now. I guess it was just released tonight. I've missed the show. Great job! I'm looking forward to the video version soon!

[Christopher Kata]

Hey Amber and Leo!
I'm glad your bringing the show back with Amber. I actually met Amber the other day at the CMA Conference at the Guvernment - I recommend she look into "GrooveShark" - a new music retail site selling user ripped tracks. If you can I think you should have a look at it, and then talk about it on the show!

FYI - I am not affiliated with their site - I just love DRM free music.

[Sean McQ]

Hey Amber and Leo !! So glad you are bringing the show back...you are my favorite pod cast by far. BTW...can someone please tell me how I submit a web url/idea for the show. I'm not sure if I can submit a shameless plug in this forum or not...would prefer to go through the proper process...thx !!!!

[Michael Fields]

So will I get the video feed for the new show as I subscribe to the radio leo feed in itunes - or will I only get the audio one? Will I need to subscribe to the video feed seperately? Will I then get both?

[John Buffam]

Looking forward to hearing it. Love Amber and her views, I miss her being with you on the show, thanks for the hard work on all the podcasts

John Buffam

[Brian Schuliger]

Thanks Leo for using our service!! You and Amber have been a significant factor in the early growth and success of TalkShoe and our team will be forever grateful. Best of luck with the new format, and be sure to stop back now and then.