Saturday, January 27, 2007
It just happened
At 4:30 AM, I had this huge idea leap into my head mostly formed. It’s a way of doing the Starkcast again without committing to a grueling 30-60 minute show that involves anywhere from 40-60 hours of prep.
It kind of just sprang into my head, mostly formed. i have an outline, a beginning, and end, a middle, some plot points, even a few ideas on dialogue. I think it might actually work. OK, now I can sleep…
Posted by JimK at 06:08 AM on January 27, 2007
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Thursday, March 16, 2006
Ricky Gervais 2x02, 2x03
Another miracle. Somehow the show just keeps getting pirated.
Get this: I paid for a subscription via Audible. However, when I went to sync my iPod, it refused to sync 2x02, Audible’s security bullshit claims that it is DRM’d under a different account than 2x01 or 2x03. Which is, of course, bullshit. So I was forced to crack the DRM just to listen to the show I paid for. Great job, Audible.
Posted by JimK at 06:38 PM on March 16, 2006
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Categories: Humor, Personal, Podcasting
Tags: Ricky Gervais podcast Stephen Merchant Karl Pilkington
Monday, March 06, 2006
I don’t know how it got there, but…
Wasn’t me. I’m just passing along the link. I broke down and joined the Audible ten-bucks-a-year thing so the Gervais show only costs me $5. I find that reasonable, and the discount I get applies to all Audible content. I’ll use it two or three more times over the next year and get my money’s worth.
By the by, I was absolutely going to break the Audible DRM and post the shows somewhere, but someone beat me to it. I literally had the mp3 ready and was composing a Usenet post when I thouht “Maybe I should see if it’s been posted already.” And it was.
Posted by JimK at 11:00 AM on March 06, 2006
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Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Welcome to piracy Mr. Gervais
No sir, I don’t like it.
English comedian Ricky Gervais is cashing in on his top-rated podcast—a free, downloadable radio show—by signing a deal to sell future episodes through Apple.
The Ricky Gervais Show, which also features his writing partner Stephen Merchant and their comic foil Karl Pilkington, has been among the top podcasts on Apple’s iTunes Music Stores in the United States and the UK.
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Season Two, “with added drivel,” will be sold from Feb 28. Episodes will cost 95 pence each or 3.75 pounds for the four-episode season. In the United States, they will sell for $1.95 each or $6.95 for the season.
I’m a huge Gervais fan. I worship Merchant and Gervais. I think they’re brilliant and the podcast is hysterical. I refuse to pay $2 a show. No freaking way. Too much. I’d pay *maybe* 5 bucks for the “season” of 12. That’s pushing it.
Do we have to listen to ads for Positive Internet and The Guardian and the BBC if we’re paying? Bet we do. Bollocks to that. Welcome to the wonderful world of piracy, Ricky. You just made thieves out of your fans. Cheers, mate.
Posted by JimK at 03:56 PM on February 21, 2006
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Tags: Ricky Gervais Stephen Merchant
Monday, February 06, 2006
Gervais podcast in the record books
He’s got two hit series, two Golden Globes and too many Baftas to mention. But now Ricky Gervais has a world record after his podcast became the most downloaded ever.
Gervais’s weekly show on Guardian Unlimited, featuring writing partner Stephen Merchant and sidekick Karl Pilkington, averaged 261,670 downloads a week during its first month.
The Ricky Gervais Show will be included in the 2007 edition of the Guinness World Records’ book - as long as no other podcast tops it before it is published in the autumn.
“The podcast is the thing we have most fun with at the moment - more than Extras, The Office, or The Simpsons,” said Gervais.
“Karl wanted to charge a quid [for each show] and now we have got 5 million downloads. He is gutted. He gave up his job to do this. I might give him something.”
Poor Stephen Merchant...he’s as vital to the success of Gervais as Gervais is, and the poor guy gets left out of every piece of media about The Office or Extras, and now the podcast. :)
If you’re not listening to The Ricky Gervais Show...go. Now. They’re almost done with the first run. 12 episodes, then they break to make Series 2 of Extras. It’s frigging hysterical...Gervais and Merchant, and even Karl, deserve the recognition.
Posted by JimK at 04:16 PM on February 06, 2006
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Wednesday, November 23, 2005
The Starkcast #026
For what it’s worth...the new show is up. A special non-Starkcasty turkey holiday edition where I am high on Ambien and talk shit about bloggers.
Posted by JimK at 07:45 AM on November 23, 2005
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Tags: podcast Thanksgiving Ambien Instapundit Daily Pundit OSM Pajamas Media iTunes
Wednesday, November 16, 2005
SERVER TROUBLE
If you’re looking for Lee’s site...it’s down. Someone is SLAMMING it with traffic. To save the rest of the box, I shut it off. Working on it! Be patient.
If you’re looking for starkcast.com...it’s moving. Go to the libsyn backup for now. New show posted literally moments ago!
Posted by JimK at 10:11 AM on November 16, 2005
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Categories: Personal, Podcasting, The Blogosphere
Tags: DDoS
Monday, October 17, 2005
The Starkcast #022
Breaker Breaker good buddy, we’re puttin’ the hammer down on show number 22. Get yer ya-ya’s out ladies, Poppa Bear is lookin’ for sweater meats.
Get it here in MP3 or here in bookmarkable AAC.
TOPICS
- Yahoo’s new podcast directory. We’re all up ins
- Emily goes off on Patrick Melton from Nobody Likes Onions
- Retards fondle each other, school goes “Eh.” We pick up a new sponsor, the Corky Thatcher School for Boys
- Sean V. learns about syphilis
- I find out Emily’s been doing a show behind my back. She’s still quite horny, by the way. We put an end to the sentient revolution. Keith & The Girl can rest easy. Robot domination averted!
- Bruce from San Francisco tries to recruit me and be my new guru or slip me a popper or something
- Noble Brown. ‘Nuff said.
- A VERY SHORT explanation of why I no longer give a rat’s ass about voting for the show anywhere.
- Sean V. learns about his genitals and puberty.
- Two Minute Rant: Why I do this crap, to prove it’s possible to be politically conservative/libertarian and love a good dick joke
- Show Close: THE BIG STARKCAST IPOD PACKAGE GIVEAWAY! - I’ll be sending gifts from my living room this week - Michael A. Stackpole, author and podcaster, gives us a shoutout - Jeremy wishes me well - Emily reminds you ladies, don’t neglect the balls - Dylan Thomas himself reading “Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night”
Posted by JimK at 08:00 AM on October 17, 2005
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Tuesday, September 27, 2005
The Starkcast #020
Super Extra Mega Special Very Long All Listener Feedback Gangbang Extravaganza! Remember when those porno chicks were all compteing to see who could bang the most guys in a single day? Show 20 is a lot like that. Only with phone calls. And I’m not as hot as a porn chick.
Get it here in MP3 or here in bookmarkable AAC.
TOPICS
- Duh...YOU! Your emails, your calls. Thrill as you hear calls from Laurence Simon, Drumwaster, Sean the 12 year old, Cam, Jason, James, Frank, Noble Brown, Christian, Fake Satan...maybe even an Angel. Chill as you hear alternate versions of the show! Be amazed at memories of killing a teacher over bad grades! Be shocked at Emily as she tries to convince me to install a sexual aid so we can...be together. (LINK IS NOT SAFE FOR WORK!) It’s all here on the big 20th show.
- Vote for me at Podcast Alley!
- THE BIG STARKCAST IPOD PACKAGE GIVEAWAY! 30GB iPod and a complete package. Huh-huh..I said package.
Posted by JimK at 08:07 AM on September 27, 2005
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Thursday, September 22, 2005
Call the Starkcast
I’m getting ready for show #20...an all-feedback listener celebration, and I could use some calls to the voicemails line.
Scream, yell, tell jokes, ask questions, be raunchy, do impressions, sing a song...whatever. It’s your time to shine, baby. 206-600-5465. Best call wins something from my living room. Seriously! Call. 206-600-5465.
Posted by JimK at 03:55 AM on September 22, 2005
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