NaPodPoMo 2019 https://thelovebug.org/series/napodpomo-2019/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:19:59 +0000 episodic false yes http://thelovebug.org/wp-content/uploads/NaPodPoMo2019.jpg NaPodPoMo 2019 https://thelovebug.org/series/napodpomo-2019/ No yes 14581817-27e4-54ec-bcbd-36f82e14b83d 43977125 NaPodPoMo 2019 – Episode 31 & Slurp https://thelovebug.org/podcast/napodpomo-2019-episode-31-slurp/ Mon, 02 Dec 2019 00:33:58 +0000 http://thelovebug.org/?post_type=podcast&p=2463 In this special extra episode for NaPodPoMo and the first for the Slurp feed, we talk about the new 3D printer on our way to church.

Things mentioned

  • Apologies, I had to do a couple of edits in this show
  • Dave's Big Slurp - coming soon
  • My first 3D printer successes (below)
  • The family's opinion on the printer and the things they may want printing
  • thingiverse.com - an online 3D design sharing site
  • Potential poo problem
]]> In this special extra episode for NaPodPoMo and the first for the Slurp feed, we talk about the new 3D printer on our way to church.

Things mentioned

  • Apologies, I had to do a couple of edits in this show
  • Dave's Big Slurp - coming soon
  • My first 3D printer successes (below)
  • The family's opinion on the printer and the things they may want printing
  • thingiverse.com - an online 3D design sharing site
  • Potential poo problem
]]> https://i0.wp.com/thelovebug.org/wp-content/uploads/DaveWithCoffee.png?fit=1400%2C1400&ssl=1 NaPodPoMo 2019 – Episode 31 & Slurp false no 6:47 No no NaPodPoMo 2019 – Episode 30 https://thelovebug.org/podcast/napodpomo-2019-episode-30/ Sun, 01 Dec 2019 01:46:23 +0000 http://thelovebug.org/?post_type=podcast&p=2459 As the sun sets on the NaPodPoMo challenge for 2019, I talk about my new 3D printer and the fun and weirdness that it has presented me with so far.

Things mentioned

  • My last episode of this year's NaPodPoMo challenge
  • My 3D printer arrived yesterday
    • "do not use in the uk"
    • problems with one of the transports after powering-up
    • managed to solve the problem myself
    • currently printing a cat, I'll post a new episode soon so that you can see the final product
  • Dave's Big Slurp will definitely happen, probably in the new year
  • Keep in touch with me - contact details

Thanks

I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who joined me on the journey through this audio challenge for November. If you're reading this, I probably mean you. To everyone who listened, read, responded, interacted... I'm incredibly grateful. Thank you.

]]> As the sun sets on the NaPodPoMo challenge for 2019, I talk about my new 3D printer and the fun and weirdness that it has presented me with so far.

Things mentioned

  • My last episode of this year's NaPodPoMo challenge
  • My 3D printer arrived yesterday
    • "do not use in the uk"
    • problems with one of the transports after powering-up
    • managed to solve the problem myself
    • currently printing a cat, I'll post a new episode soon so that you can see the final product
  • Dave's Big Slurp will definitely happen, probably in the new year
  • Keep in touch with me - contact details

Thanks

I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who joined me on the journey through this audio challenge for November. If you're reading this, I probably mean you. To everyone who listened, read, responded, interacted... I'm incredibly grateful. Thank you.

]]> https://i0.wp.com/thelovebug.org/wp-content/uploads/NaPodPoMo2019.jpg?fit=1400%2C1400&ssl=1 NaPodPoMo 2019 – Episode 30 false no 9:53 No no NaPodPoMo 2019 – Episode 29 https://thelovebug.org/podcast/napodpomo-2019-episode-29/ Sat, 30 Nov 2019 00:37:59 +0000 http://thelovebug.org/?post_type=podcast&p=2451 In today's near-midnight, penultimate, recording, I recount being doorstepped by a representative of the Brexit Party, share my views on the EU Referendum, and make a point about respecting other people's opinions and beliefs.

Things mentioned

  • Penultimate episode, actually out on the road
  • 3D printer arrived today, but there's something odd with it, more tomorrow
  • Doorstepped by a representative of the Brexit Party
  • Brief spiel about the EU Referendum
  • The point of this episode:
    • Treating other people with respect and having respect for their opinions (where there is no harm to themselves or others)
    • "I may not agree with what you say., but I will defend to the death your right to say it" misquoted here, but attributed to Evelyn Beatrice Hall (not Voltaire)
]]> In today's near-midnight, penultimate, recording, I recount being doorstepped by a representative of the Brexit Party, share my views on the EU Referendum, and make a point about respecting other people's opinions and beliefs.

Things mentioned

  • Penultimate episode, actually out on the road
  • 3D printer arrived today, but there's something odd with it, more tomorrow
  • Doorstepped by a representative of the Brexit Party
  • Brief spiel about the EU Referendum
  • The point of this episode:
    • Treating other people with respect and having respect for their opinions (where there is no harm to themselves or others)
    • "I may not agree with what you say., but I will defend to the death your right to say it" misquoted here, but attributed to Evelyn Beatrice Hall (not Voltaire)
]]> https://i0.wp.com/thelovebug.org/wp-content/uploads/NaPodPoMo2019.jpg?fit=1400%2C1400&ssl=1 NaPodPoMo 2019 – Episode 29 false no 9:52 No no NaPodPoMo 2019 – Episode 28 (on day 29) https://thelovebug.org/podcast/napodpomo-2019-episode-28/ Fri, 29 Nov 2019 17:20:55 +0000 http://thelovebug.org/?post_type=podcast&p=2448 In my longest episode for this month's NaPodPoMo challenge, I talk about US national events around this time, the concept of getting away from work whilst in work, and go on a bit about flexible working.

Things mentioned

  • Social breakaways at work
    • Playing pool in the afternoon
    • Doing the BBC's Quiz of the Week over a video conference
  • Company expectation of you during the working day
    • Flexible working
    • Agile working environments
    • The importance of non-work time during a working day
    • Getting away from your desk, not working through your breaks
    • Self-managing teams, freedom of work schedule as long as the work gets done
    • Taking breaks when it's appropriate, not at fixed times
  • I don't think I could go back to a fixed hours, fixed breaks work environment now

Call to action

  • Let me know what social breakaways you have at work? What do you do, either as a team or an individual, to escape from the workplace whilst in the workplace?
]]> In my longest episode for this month's NaPodPoMo challenge, I talk about US national events around this time, the concept of getting away from work whilst in work, and go on a bit about flexible working.

Things mentioned

  • Social breakaways at work
    • Playing pool in the afternoon
    • Doing the BBC's Quiz of the Week over a video conference
  • Company expectation of you during the working day
    • Flexible working
    • Agile working environments
    • The importance of non-work time during a working day
    • Getting away from your desk, not working through your breaks
    • Self-managing teams, freedom of work schedule as long as the work gets done
    • Taking breaks when it's appropriate, not at fixed times
  • I don't think I could go back to a fixed hours, fixed breaks work environment now

Call to action

  • Let me know what social breakaways you have at work? What do you do, either as a team or an individual, to escape from the workplace whilst in the workplace?
]]> https://i0.wp.com/thelovebug.org/wp-content/uploads/NaPodPoMo2019.jpg?fit=1400%2C1400&ssl=1 NaPodPoMo 2019 – Episode 28 (on day 29) false no 16:58 No no NaPodPoMo 2019 – Episode 27 (on day 29) https://thelovebug.org/podcast/napodpomo-2019-episode-27/ Fri, 29 Nov 2019 15:21:19 +0000 http://thelovebug.org/?post_type=podcast&p=2445 Whilst playing catch-up from the past two days, I tell you about the 3D printer I just bought, and the reasons why.

Things mentioned

  • I have 4 episodes to do in 1½ days to complete this challenge
  • I've bought a 3D printer - Crealty Ender 3
  • I promised myself I would get one of these once the home improvements had been done from the summer. I also try and justify the purchase!
]]> Whilst playing catch-up from the past two days, I tell you about the 3D printer I just bought, and the reasons why.

Things mentioned

  • I have 4 episodes to do in 1½ days to complete this challenge
  • I've bought a 3D printer - Crealty Ender 3
  • I promised myself I would get one of these once the home improvements had been done from the summer. I also try and justify the purchase!
]]> https://i0.wp.com/thelovebug.org/wp-content/uploads/NaPodPoMo2019.jpg?fit=1400%2C1400&ssl=1 NaPodPoMo 2019 – Episode 27 (on day 29) false no 6:36 No no NaPodPoMo 2019 – Episode 26 https://thelovebug.org/podcast/napodpomo-2019-episode-26/ Tue, 26 Nov 2019 18:08:18 +0000 http://thelovebug.org/?post_type=podcast&p=2440 On an evening where I don't know the day or date, I cover off the season finale of Manifest with no spoilers, and things go mad at work. Only four days left now...

Things mentioned

  • Four more to go!
  • Caroline and the girls are out at an art social
  • Dave and Alex are at home for a church meeting
  • Manifest season finale - wow, what a cliffhanger
  • Thanks to @therutharnold for telling me they were watching it because of me!
  • Crappy work crisis today
  • And it just started raining!
]]> On an evening where I don't know the day or date, I cover off the season finale of Manifest with no spoilers, and things go mad at work. Only four days left now...

Things mentioned

  • Four more to go!
  • Caroline and the girls are out at an art social
  • Dave and Alex are at home for a church meeting
  • Manifest season finale - wow, what a cliffhanger
  • Thanks to @therutharnold for telling me they were watching it because of me!
  • Crappy work crisis today
  • And it just started raining!
]]> https://i0.wp.com/thelovebug.org/wp-content/uploads/NaPodPoMo2019.jpg?fit=1400%2C1400&ssl=1 NaPodPoMo 2019 – Episode 26 false no 6:21 No no NaPodPoMo 2019 – Episode 25 https://thelovebug.org/podcast/napodpomo-2019-episode-25/ Mon, 25 Nov 2019 17:47:19 +0000 http://thelovebug.org/?post_type=podcast&p=2438 I'm back in my established place at the side of the house, talking about Manifest (again), podcast networks, and four podcasts that I recommend, all from Gimlet Media.

Things mentioned

  • We'll be watching the season finale of Manifest this evening
    • Interesting plot twists over the last few episodes
  • Podcast networks
    • how I thought of them of manufacturers, churners of episodes
    • produce all of the shows that are under their banner
  • Other Side Podcast Network - which I co-founded
    • all of our shows are independently produced
  • Four shows produced by Gimlet Media
    • Heavyweight (factual) "Jonathan Goldstein goes back to the moment everything changed" My recommended episode: #29 Elyse
    • Motherhacker (scripted drama) "Bridget’s life is a series of dropped calls. With a gift for gab, an ex-husband in rehab, and down to her last dollar, Bridget’s life takes a desperate turn when she starts vishing over the phone for a shady identity theft ring in order to support her family."
    • Sandra (scripted drama) "Helen thought her new job would help her forget her dreary hometown, but working behind the curtain on everyone’s favorite A.I. isn’t quite the escape she expected."
    • Reply All (factual) " 'A podcast about the internet’ that is actually an unfailingly original exploration of modern life and how to survive it."
]]> I'm back in my established place at the side of the house, talking about Manifest (again), podcast networks, and four podcasts that I recommend, all from Gimlet Media.

Things mentioned

  • We'll be watching the season finale of Manifest this evening
    • Interesting plot twists over the last few episodes
  • Podcast networks
    • how I thought of them of manufacturers, churners of episodes
    • produce all of the shows that are under their banner
  • Other Side Podcast Network - which I co-founded
    • all of our shows are independently produced
  • Four shows produced by Gimlet Media
    • Heavyweight (factual) "Jonathan Goldstein goes back to the moment everything changed" My recommended episode: #29 Elyse
    • Motherhacker (scripted drama) "Bridget’s life is a series of dropped calls. With a gift for gab, an ex-husband in rehab, and down to her last dollar, Bridget’s life takes a desperate turn when she starts vishing over the phone for a shady identity theft ring in order to support her family."
    • Sandra (scripted drama) "Helen thought her new job would help her forget her dreary hometown, but working behind the curtain on everyone’s favorite A.I. isn’t quite the escape she expected."
    • Reply All (factual) " 'A podcast about the internet’ that is actually an unfailingly original exploration of modern life and how to survive it."
]]> https://i0.wp.com/thelovebug.org/wp-content/uploads/NaPodPoMo2019.jpg?fit=1400%2C1400&ssl=1 NaPodPoMo 2019 – Episode 25 false no 16:42 No no NaPodPoMo 2019 – Episode 24 https://thelovebug.org/podcast/napodpomo-2019-episode-24/ Sun, 24 Nov 2019 20:48:18 +0000 http://thelovebug.org/?post_type=podcast&p=2436 On an evening walk to church with the family, we talk about The Lion King and the inability of drivers to follow road signs.

Things mentioned

  • Walking with the family to church
  • Into the last week of the project
  • IMDb: The Lion King (2019) - really enjoyed it, despite initial concerns
  • The apparent inability of some drivers to follow basic road signs
  • Alex is doing another recording at the same time as this
]]> On an evening walk to church with the family, we talk about The Lion King and the inability of drivers to follow road signs.

Things mentioned

  • Walking with the family to church
  • Into the last week of the project
  • IMDb: The Lion King (2019) - really enjoyed it, despite initial concerns
  • The apparent inability of some drivers to follow basic road signs
  • Alex is doing another recording at the same time as this
]]> https://i0.wp.com/thelovebug.org/wp-content/uploads/NaPodPoMo2019.jpg?fit=1400%2C1400&ssl=1 NaPodPoMo 2019 – Episode 24 false no 11:00 No no NaPodPoMo 2019 – Episode 23 https://thelovebug.org/podcast/napodpomo-2019-episode-23/ Sat, 23 Nov 2019 23:59:00 +0000 http://thelovebug.org/?post_type=podcast&p=2434 Recording this in the studio just before midnight, I comment on the lecture that Sir Tim Berners-Lee gave about the future safeguarding of the World Wide Web. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this subject.

(sorry for the hiss behind my audio, it was cold in the studio so I had the fan heater on!)

Things mentioned

Call to action

  • What are your thoughts on the future of the World Wide Web?
  • Have you seen the Sir Tim Berners-Lee lecture? What did you make of it?

You can get in contact by leaving me a comment wherever you got this episode, or by reaching out to me on any of the places mentioned on my Contact page.

]]> Recording this in the studio just before midnight, I comment on the lecture that Sir Tim Berners-Lee gave about the future safeguarding of the World Wide Web. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this subject.

(sorry for the hiss behind my audio, it was cold in the studio so I had the fan heater on!)

Things mentioned

Call to action

  • What are your thoughts on the future of the World Wide Web?
  • Have you seen the Sir Tim Berners-Lee lecture? What did you make of it?

You can get in contact by leaving me a comment wherever you got this episode, or by reaching out to me on any of the places mentioned on my Contact page.

]]> https://i0.wp.com/thelovebug.org/wp-content/uploads/NaPodPoMo2019.jpg?fit=1400%2C1400&ssl=1 NaPodPoMo 2019 – Episode 23 false no 11:10 No no NaPodPoMo 2019 – Episode 22 https://thelovebug.org/podcast/napodpomo-2019-episode-22/ Fri, 22 Nov 2019 23:54:46 +0000 http://thelovebug.org/?post_type=podcast&p=2430 Once again, at the eleventh hour (shouldn't that be twelfth hour?) I find myself outside the house recording the episode intended for today. I mention The Bugcast, and highlight some potential inaccuracies on a previous episode.

Things mentioned

  • Recorded episode 590 of The Bugcast tonight, it'll be available at 02:00 UK on Saturday
  • Finally caught up on my NaPodPoMo episodes
  • It's 23:30, where is the family?
  • Acknowledgement that some of the information I have on episode 20 might have been inaccurate. If you're interested in following up on anything of the services I mentioned, please visit the links I posted on episode 20.
]]> Once again, at the eleventh hour (shouldn't that be twelfth hour?) I find myself outside the house recording the episode intended for today. I mention The Bugcast, and highlight some potential inaccuracies on a previous episode.

Things mentioned

  • Recorded episode 590 of The Bugcast tonight, it'll be available at 02:00 UK on Saturday
  • Finally caught up on my NaPodPoMo episodes
  • It's 23:30, where is the family?
  • Acknowledgement that some of the information I have on episode 20 might have been inaccurate. If you're interested in following up on anything of the services I mentioned, please visit the links I posted on episode 20.
]]> https://i0.wp.com/thelovebug.org/wp-content/uploads/NaPodPoMo2019.jpg?fit=1400%2C1400&ssl=1 NaPodPoMo 2019 – Episode 22 false no 4:10 No no NaPodPoMo 2019 – Episode 21 (on day 22) https://thelovebug.org/podcast/napodpomo-2019-episode-21/ Fri, 22 Nov 2019 17:31:06 +0000 http://thelovebug.org/?post_type=podcast&p=2427 After putting the recycling out, I try and keep reasonably quiet whilst talking about dinner and podcasting. I really have nothing to talk about... apart from lots of stuff.

Things mentioned

  • Doing the recycling
  • Looking forward to dinner
  • Preparing for tonight's recording of The Bugcast
  • Lots going on in Podcasting
  • Trying to keep quiet whilst outside
  • "I really have nothing to talk about..."
  • @firemanrich and his podcasting workflow
  • Offering support and advice in podcasting production
  • Hacker Public Radio episode 2658 - Questions on podcast production

Call to action

  • Is there anything I can help with in your podcasting workflow?
]]> After putting the recycling out, I try and keep reasonably quiet whilst talking about dinner and podcasting. I really have nothing to talk about... apart from lots of stuff.

Things mentioned

  • Doing the recycling
  • Looking forward to dinner
  • Preparing for tonight's recording of The Bugcast
  • Lots going on in Podcasting
  • Trying to keep quiet whilst outside
  • "I really have nothing to talk about..."
  • @firemanrich and his podcasting workflow
  • Offering support and advice in podcasting production
  • Hacker Public Radio episode 2658 - Questions on podcast production

Call to action

  • Is there anything I can help with in your podcasting workflow?
]]> https://i0.wp.com/thelovebug.org/wp-content/uploads/NaPodPoMo2019.jpg?fit=1400%2C1400&ssl=1 NaPodPoMo 2019 – Episode 21 (on day 22) false no 6:38 No no NaPodPoMo 2019 – Episode 20 (on day 21) https://thelovebug.org/podcast/napodpomo-2019-episode-20/ Fri, 22 Nov 2019 00:19:25 +0000 http://thelovebug.org/?post_type=podcast&p=2425 As the seconds tick away on Thursday, I'm back outside in the cool night air to update on Manifest, and talk about the #IndieWeb: decentralised and privacy-aware social and network services and products. Tell me your thoughts?

Things mentioned

  • Just inside Thursday at the time of recording
  • Wikipedia: Manifest (TV Series) - getting really interesting
  • #IndieWeb - owning and controlling the data you post on the internet
  • Jamie Tanna @jamietanna spoke at OggCamp
  • Decentralisation of services
  • Secure Scuttlebutt - a decentralised social network
  • NextCloud - self-hosted productivity and file-sharing platform
  • Syncthing - decentralised file synchronization
  • De-Google-ification
  • Mastodon - social networking, back in your hands

Call to action

  • What are your thoughts on decentralisation?
  • Do you use any decentralised/privacy-aware social or network services?
]]> As the seconds tick away on Thursday, I'm back outside in the cool night air to update on Manifest, and talk about the #IndieWeb: decentralised and privacy-aware social and network services and products. Tell me your thoughts?

Things mentioned

  • Just inside Thursday at the time of recording
  • Wikipedia: Manifest (TV Series) - getting really interesting
  • #IndieWeb - owning and controlling the data you post on the internet
  • Jamie Tanna @jamietanna spoke at OggCamp
  • Decentralisation of services
  • Secure Scuttlebutt - a decentralised social network
  • NextCloud - self-hosted productivity and file-sharing platform
  • Syncthing - decentralised file synchronization
  • De-Google-ification
  • Mastodon - social networking, back in your hands

Call to action

  • What are your thoughts on decentralisation?
  • Do you use any decentralised/privacy-aware social or network services?
]]> https://i0.wp.com/thelovebug.org/wp-content/uploads/NaPodPoMo2019.jpg?fit=1400%2C1400&ssl=1 NaPodPoMo 2019 – Episode 20 (on day 21) false no 10:48 No no NaPodPoMo 2019 – Episode 19 (on day 21) https://thelovebug.org/podcast/napodpomo-2019-episode-19/ Thu, 21 Nov 2019 17:42:20 +0000 http://thelovebug.org/?post_type=podcast&p=2423 On the walk back to the car from work, I talk about heavy breathing, two TV shows, two unsolicited podcast plugs, and a piece of advice for podcast producers.

Things mentioned

]]> On the walk back to the car from work, I talk about heavy breathing, two TV shows, two unsolicited podcast plugs, and a piece of advice for podcast producers.

Things mentioned

]]> https://i0.wp.com/thelovebug.org/wp-content/uploads/NaPodPoMo2019.jpg?fit=1400%2C1400&ssl=1 NaPodPoMo 2019 – Episode 19 (on day 21) false no 9:12 No no NaPodPoMo 2019 – Episode 18 (on day 20) https://thelovebug.org/podcast/napodpomo-2019-episode-18/ Wed, 20 Nov 2019 18:54:08 +0000 http://thelovebug.org/?post_type=podcast&p=2421 I'm recording out in public today, with feedback from Rich (from work) and Simon, the gritters are out in force, and the Debate/Debacle continues.

Things mentioned

  • Out in public today
  • Feedback from Rich (from work, not @firemanrich)
  • The gritters are out tonight, cold night forecast?
  • The Great Beans and Cheese Debacle continues
  • Thanks to @sm2n for pointing out that I mistook Orson Welles for Oscar Wilde
]]> I'm recording out in public today, with feedback from Rich (from work) and Simon, the gritters are out in force, and the Debate/Debacle continues.

Things mentioned

  • Out in public today
  • Feedback from Rich (from work, not @firemanrich)
  • The gritters are out tonight, cold night forecast?
  • The Great Beans and Cheese Debacle continues
  • Thanks to @sm2n for pointing out that I mistook Orson Welles for Oscar Wilde
]]> https://i0.wp.com/thelovebug.org/wp-content/uploads/NaPodPoMo2019.jpg?fit=1400%2C1400&ssl=1 NaPodPoMo 2019 – Episode 18 (on day 20) false no 4:43 No no NaPodPoMo 2019 – Episode 17 (on day 18) https://thelovebug.org/podcast/napodpomo-2019-episode-17/ Mon, 18 Nov 2019 18:06:41 +0000 http://thelovebug.org/?post_type=podcast&p=2414 Recorded a day late, outside, in the cold evening air, I play feedback from the Great Beans and Cheese Debate, and talk about the new TV series (and other versions) of The War of the Worlds.

Things mentioned

]]> Recorded a day late, outside, in the cold evening air, I play feedback from the Great Beans and Cheese Debate, and talk about the new TV series (and other versions) of The War of the Worlds.

Things mentioned

]]> https://i0.wp.com/thelovebug.org/wp-content/uploads/NaPodPoMo2019.jpg?fit=1400%2C1400&ssl=1 NaPodPoMo 2019 – Episode 17 (on day 18) false no 14:24 No no NaPodPoMo 2019 – Episode 16 https://thelovebug.org/podcast/napodpomo-2019-episode-16/ Sat, 16 Nov 2019 17:50:59 +0000 http://thelovebug.org/?post_type=podcast&p=2411 Recorded from the roof of Conisbrough Castle, and accompanied by beautiful views of the local area, I chat with Lance Goodman, one of the people responsible for me starting podcasting.

Things mentioned

]]> Recorded from the roof of Conisbrough Castle, and accompanied by beautiful views of the local area, I chat with Lance Goodman, one of the people responsible for me starting podcasting.

Things mentioned

]]> https://i0.wp.com/thelovebug.org/wp-content/uploads/NaPodPoMo2019.jpg?fit=1400%2C1400&ssl=1 NaPodPoMo 2019 – Episode 16 false no 11:41 No no NaPodPoMo 2019 – Episode 15 https://thelovebug.org/podcast/napodpomo-2019-episode-15/ Fri, 15 Nov 2019 18:06:18 +0000 http://thelovebug.org/?post_type=podcast&p=2408 On a cold and windy Friday evening, I reach the half-way point in this year's NaPodPoMo project; talking about my car, and the result of the Great Beans and Cheese Debate.

Things mentioned

  • We're halfway through this year's NaPodPoMo
  • Dave's Big Slurp (nothing there at the moment) could become a reality
  • "Doing audio"
  • Update on my car, now back home with new brakes
  • Errata: it was Andrew Johnson who was impeached in the 19th century, not Andrew Jackson
  • The result of the Great Beans and Cheese Debate
  • We're recording an episode of The Bugcast tonight, join us live from 21:30 UK
]]> On a cold and windy Friday evening, I reach the half-way point in this year's NaPodPoMo project; talking about my car, and the result of the Great Beans and Cheese Debate.

Things mentioned

  • We're halfway through this year's NaPodPoMo
  • Dave's Big Slurp (nothing there at the moment) could become a reality
  • "Doing audio"
  • Update on my car, now back home with new brakes
  • Errata: it was Andrew Johnson who was impeached in the 19th century, not Andrew Jackson
  • The result of the Great Beans and Cheese Debate
  • We're recording an episode of The Bugcast tonight, join us live from 21:30 UK
]]> https://i0.wp.com/thelovebug.org/wp-content/uploads/NaPodPoMo2019.jpg?fit=1400%2C1400&ssl=1 NaPodPoMo 2019 – Episode 15 false no 7:04 No no NaPodPoMo 2019 – Episode 14 https://thelovebug.org/podcast/napodpomo-2019-episode-14/ Thu, 14 Nov 2019 15:45:07 +0000 http://thelovebug.org/?post_type=podcast&p=2403 In today's studio-recorded episode, I'm working from home again as my car is broke, and I talk about using a new (to me) audio recorder package for Linux.

Things mentioned

]]> In today's studio-recorded episode, I'm working from home again as my car is broke, and I talk about using a new (to me) audio recorder package for Linux.

Things mentioned

]]> https://i0.wp.com/thelovebug.org/wp-content/uploads/NaPodPoMo2019.jpg?fit=1400%2C1400&ssl=1 NaPodPoMo 2019 – Episode 14 false no 7:34 No no NaPodPoMo 2019 – Episode 13 https://thelovebug.org/podcast/napodpomo-2019-episode-13/ Wed, 13 Nov 2019 23:26:28 +0000 http://thelovebug.org/?post_type=podcast&p=2391 In today's episode, I'm recording from the studio for the first time this series, I talk about my challenging day, and the shower that is US and UK politics.

Things mentioned

]]> In today's episode, I'm recording from the studio for the first time this series, I talk about my challenging day, and the shower that is US and UK politics.

Things mentioned

]]> https://i0.wp.com/thelovebug.org/wp-content/uploads/NaPodPoMo2019.jpg?fit=1400%2C1400&ssl=1 NaPodPoMo 2019 – Episode 13 false no 8:09 No no NaPodPoMo 2019 – Episode 12 https://thelovebug.org/podcast/napodpomo-2019-episode-12/ Tue, 12 Nov 2019 19:06:43 +0000 http://thelovebug.org/?post_type=podcast&p=2389 In today's episode, an unwell me talks about what we're all up to tonight, what a few people did yesterday, and why it snot funny.

Things mentioned

]]> In today's episode, an unwell me talks about what we're all up to tonight, what a few people did yesterday, and why it snot funny.

Things mentioned

]]> https://i0.wp.com/thelovebug.org/wp-content/uploads/NaPodPoMo2019.jpg?fit=1400%2C1400&ssl=1 NaPodPoMo 2019 – Episode 12 false no 4:19 No no NaPodPoMo 2019 – Episode 11 https://thelovebug.org/podcast/napodpomo-2019-episode-11/ Mon, 11 Nov 2019 23:25:25 +0000 http://thelovebug.org/?post_type=podcast&p=2386 In my third recording of the day, it's 11pm on the 11th day of the 11th month, and I talk about card and board games.

Things mentioned

  • Games night
  • Man Bites Dog
  • Other card and board games, what do you play?
  • More stargazing
]]> In my third recording of the day, it's 11pm on the 11th day of the 11th month, and I talk about card and board games.

Things mentioned

  • Games night
  • Man Bites Dog
  • Other card and board games, what do you play?
  • More stargazing
]]> https://i0.wp.com/thelovebug.org/wp-content/uploads/NaPodPoMo2019.jpg?fit=1400%2C1400&ssl=1 NaPodPoMo 2019 – Episode 11 false no 6:59 No no NaPodPoMo 2019 – Day 10 (on day 11) https://thelovebug.org/podcast/napodpomo-2019-day-10/ Mon, 11 Nov 2019 17:56:40 +0000 http://thelovebug.org/?post_type=podcast&p=2383 Recorded outside on a cold evening, I talk about the floods, podcast editing, coffee, games night, and the ongoing beans/cheese debate.

Things mentioned

  • Floods update
  • Finally finished editing the latest (not final!) episode of Tea, Earl Grey, Hot
  • Going to start editing the latest episode of Admin Admin Podcast
  • An update on the Beans and Cheese debate: which one first? Let me know!
  • My coffee preferences: Nespresso
  • Games night
]]> Recorded outside on a cold evening, I talk about the floods, podcast editing, coffee, games night, and the ongoing beans/cheese debate.

Things mentioned

  • Floods update
  • Finally finished editing the latest (not final!) episode of Tea, Earl Grey, Hot
  • Going to start editing the latest episode of Admin Admin Podcast
  • An update on the Beans and Cheese debate: which one first? Let me know!
  • My coffee preferences: Nespresso
  • Games night
]]> https://i0.wp.com/thelovebug.org/wp-content/uploads/NaPodPoMo2019.jpg?fit=1400%2C1400&ssl=1 NaPodPoMo 2019 – Day 10 (on day 11) false no 10:58 No no NaPodPoMo 2019 – Day 09 (on day 11) https://thelovebug.org/podcast/napodpomo-2019-day-09/ Mon, 11 Nov 2019 11:19:52 +0000 http://thelovebug.org/?post_type=podcast&p=2381 Today is Remembrance Day or Armistice Day. I talk briefly about the day, and then observe the two minute silence at 11am.

]]> Today is Remembrance Day or Armistice Day. I talk briefly about the day, and then observe the two minute silence at 11am.

]]> https://i0.wp.com/thelovebug.org/wp-content/uploads/poppy.jpg?fit=1000%2C1000&ssl=1 NaPodPoMo 2019 – Day 09 (on day 11) false no 7:08 No no NaPodPoMo 2019 – Day 08 https://thelovebug.org/podcast/napodpomo-2019-day-08/ Fri, 08 Nov 2019 19:06:04 +0000 http://thelovebug.org/?post_type=podcast&p=2372 Recorded outside on a beautiful clear night, I talk about the quiet after the storm, the ultimate poll regarding jacket potatoes, and waffle on for ages about social media.

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]]> Recorded outside on a beautiful clear night, I talk about the quiet after the storm, the ultimate poll regarding jacket potatoes, and waffle on for ages about social media.

Things mentioned

]]> https://i0.wp.com/thelovebug.org/wp-content/uploads/NaPodPoMo2019.jpg?fit=1400%2C1400&ssl=1 NaPodPoMo 2019 – Day 08 false no 14:29 No no NaPodPoMo 2019 – Day 07 https://thelovebug.org/podcast/napodpomo-2019-day-07/ Thu, 07 Nov 2019 23:38:52 +0000 http://thelovebug.org/?post_type=podcast&p=2369 Joined by my lovely wife Caroline during today's recording, inside the house for a change, that's because it's raining slightly outside. #Understatement

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]]> Joined by my lovely wife Caroline during today's recording, inside the house for a change, that's because it's raining slightly outside. #Understatement

Things mentioned

]]> https://i0.wp.com/thelovebug.org/wp-content/uploads/NaPodPoMo2019.jpg?fit=1400%2C1400&ssl=1 NaPodPoMo 2019 – Day 07 false no 17:25 No no NaPodPoMo 2019 – Day 06 https://thelovebug.org/podcast/napodpomo-2019-day-06/ Wed, 06 Nov 2019 23:37:55 +0000 http://thelovebug.org/?post_type=podcast&p=2364 Today's recording takes place between the preparation and consumption of dinner. Dead cats and podcasts are also utilised.

Things mentioned:

NaPodPoMos I've started listening to:

]]> Today's recording takes place between the preparation and consumption of dinner. Dead cats and podcasts are also utilised.

Things mentioned:

NaPodPoMos I've started listening to:

]]> https://i0.wp.com/thelovebug.org/wp-content/uploads/NaPodPoMo2019.jpg?fit=1400%2C1400&ssl=1 NaPodPoMo 2019 – Day 06 false no 6:15 No no NaPodPoMo 2019 – Day 05 https://thelovebug.org/podcast/napodpomo-2019-day-05/ Tue, 05 Nov 2019 19:40:51 +0000 http://thelovebug.org/?post_type=podcast&p=2360 A 10 minute soundscape from Bonfire Night tonight.

]]> A 10 minute soundscape from Bonfire Night tonight.

]]> https://i0.wp.com/thelovebug.org/wp-content/uploads/NaPodPoMo2019.jpg?fit=1400%2C1400&ssl=1 NaPodPoMo 2019 – Day 05 false no 10:00 No no NaPodPoMo 2019 – Day 04 (on day 5) https://thelovebug.org/podcast/napodpomo-2019-day-04/ Tue, 05 Nov 2019 18:32:37 +0000 http://thelovebug.org/?post_type=podcast&p=2357 Recording this on my walk from work to my car. Sorry about the heavy breathing, I'm rather out of shape!

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]]> Recording this on my walk from work to my car. Sorry about the heavy breathing, I'm rather out of shape!

Things mentioned

]]> https://i0.wp.com/thelovebug.org/wp-content/uploads/NaPodPoMo2019.jpg?fit=1400%2C1400&ssl=1 NaPodPoMo 2019 – Day 04 (on day 5) false no 11:23 No no NaPodPoMo 2019 – Day 03 (on day 4) https://thelovebug.org/podcast/napodpomo-2019-day-03/ Mon, 04 Nov 2019 17:45:44 +0000 http://thelovebug.org/?post_type=podcast&p=2350 Recorded outside my house on a gorgeous, yet grotty, evening.

Callouts

Not doing NaPodPoMo this year

Doing NaPodPoMo this year

This episode (and the previous two) has been recorded on my Olympus DM-3 digital voice recorder.

]]> Recorded outside my house on a gorgeous, yet grotty, evening.

Callouts

Not doing NaPodPoMo this year

Doing NaPodPoMo this year

This episode (and the previous two) has been recorded on my Olympus DM-3 digital voice recorder.

]]> https://i0.wp.com/thelovebug.org/wp-content/uploads/NaPodPoMo2019.jpg?fit=1400%2C1400&ssl=1 NaPodPoMo 2019 – Day 03 (on day 4) false no 7:33 No no NaPodPoMo 2019 – Day 02 (on day 3) https://thelovebug.org/podcast/napodpomo-2019-day-02/ Sun, 03 Nov 2019 20:48:11 +0000 http://thelovebug.org/?post_type=podcast&p=2346 Recorded on a walk to church with the family. Lots of fireworks and road noise, plus Alex walking off and doing his own NaPodPoMo episode!

]]> Recorded on a walk to church with the family. Lots of fireworks and road noise, plus Alex walking off and doing his own NaPodPoMo episode!

]]> https://i0.wp.com/thelovebug.org/wp-content/uploads/NaPodPoMo2019.jpg?fit=1400%2C1400&ssl=1 NaPodPoMo 2019 – Day 02 (on day 3) false no 5:27 No no NaPodPoMo 2019 – Day 01 (on day 3) https://thelovebug.org/podcast/napodpomo-2019-day-01/ Sun, 03 Nov 2019 12:50:03 +0000 http://thelovebug.org/?post_type=podcast&p=2337 So I relented, and decided to to NaPodPoMo anyway. I didn't introduce myself, but I did clear away some fireworks. How exciting!

Have some pictures.

]]> So I relented, and decided to to NaPodPoMo anyway. I didn't introduce myself, but I did clear away some fireworks. How exciting!

Have some pictures.

]]> https://i0.wp.com/thelovebug.org/wp-content/uploads/NaPodPoMo2019.jpg?fit=1400%2C1400&ssl=1 NaPodPoMo 2019 – Day 01 (on day 3) false no 8:01 No no