I know I said there would be a podcast this week, but hey...there ain't one. So what are you gonna do about it? Huh? Huh?!! Come on punk! You got somethin' to say??
...yeah, I didn't think so. You'll get your podcast when I'm good & ready to give you a podcast...and not a minute sooner.
Sunday, July 31, 2005
Okay, so no podcast this week
Friday, July 22, 2005
Upcoming podcast
The next podcast is scheduled for next week some time. I'll have a conversation with singer/songwriter Jason Harrod. It should be fun, so be sure to drop by next week to check it out. Or better yet, subscribe to the podcast and it will come to you!
For those of you who have never subscribed to a podcast before, iTunes makes it really easy. Just download the latest version of iTunes by CLICKING HERE.
Once it's installed, go to the music store and look for "Podcasts" on the left side of the page. Once you're on the podcasts page, type in "Shaun Townley" and you'll find my podcast and a "subscribe" button there. It's that simple.
Wednesday, July 20, 2005
Tuesday, July 19, 2005
30 Days
I just finished watching my third episode of 30 Days on FX and I have to say I'm really impressed. If you saw the film Supersize Me (I didn't), you'll recognize Morgan Spurlock, the creator and host of the show.
First one I saw was a Christian who lived for 30 days as a Muslim, the next was another Christian (sense a pattern?) who went to live with a gay man in San Francisco to confront his stereotypes about homosexuals. This most recent episode featured a guy who wanted to spend thirty days getting back to his old physique by taking around 40 supplements per day, testosterone shots, and daily human growth hormone as well as eating well and exercising. There's something to be said for growing old gracefully. If you get a chance, check it out.
Wednesday, July 13, 2005
A Free Acoustic Set By Drive-By Truckers
So maybe you've read about the band Drive-By Truckers or heard me talking about them on the podcast but you haven't bought any of their records. Well, enjoy an acoustic set they recorded for Sirius satellite radio. It's been released as a podcast on the New West Records website. If you like what you hear, head over to iTunes and pick up The Dirty South & Decoration Day. I just got Southern Rock Opera this past weekend. It's a great record too.
Click here to download the podcast: Drive-By Truckers on Sirius
Tuesday, July 12, 2005
Moving Advertising
I've been taking the PATH train more than usual lately on the way into work and was amazed to see an ad for the new Range Rover as I looked out the window of the train. As Brandweek.com describes it, there's "an installation in the New York subway that creates the effect of flip-book-style animation by the motion of trains themselves". It's hard to describe but it's extremely cool. There are a bunch of still posters on the wall of the tunnel, each varying slightly, so as you're moving past them in the train, the images appear to move before your eyes. It's pretty incredible. I encourage all of you to travel to New Jersey (and then, of course, on the PATH to New York) just to see it. Really. Come on. It'll be fun.
Monday, July 11, 2005
Defrag
I've never defragged my hard drive before. I had no idea you have to set aside a day to do it. This is taking FOREVER.
Thursday, July 07, 2005
A few thousand bucks lyin' around?
Star Wars producer Gary Kurtz will be auctioning some props used in the films, including Luke's light saber and Yoda's cane.
College fund? What college fund?
Click here for more information
(thanks Boing Boing!)
Tuesday, July 05, 2005
Google Earth!
On April 5th, I blogged about Google Maps' addition of satellite images. Since then, Google has taken a giant leap forward. GOOGLE EARTH is now available. You have to download this free software and take it for a test drive. It's too incredible for me to try to explain.
Download it HERE
Saturday, July 02, 2005
"Hamburger America" - Podcast #11
"Hamburger America" is a great new documentary by filmmaker George Motz. You can see it Monday, July 4th at 8pm on Sundance Channel. I had a chance to talk to George about the film Friday night, and I've included that conversation in this podcast. Enjoy!
Download Podcast #11 here: stp-07-01-05
Wednesday, June 29, 2005
Podcasts on iTunes!
It's here, folks. iTunes 4.9 supports podcasting.
I've been raving about iTunes for a while now. If you listen to the podcast regularly you're sick of hearing me talk about how great iTunes is. Well it got a whole lot better on Tuesday. I'm sure every podcaster is posting and podcasting about what they love or don't love about the new iTunes. You should go check it out for yourself. It's a free download and it just simplifies everything. If you want to subscribe to my podcast, just search "Shaun Townley" in the podcast section and you can click to subscribe. Simple.
It's "giant leap" time for podcasting.
Monday, June 27, 2005
Aha Shake Heartbreak
Boy, it's kinda been a while. I've been super busy lately and just haven't had the time to chill in front of the computer. I was upset to find that the latest Kings of Leon CD has copy protection that wouldn't allow me to put the tracks on my iPod. So, bumpin' around online, I discovered all you have to do to bypass the copy protection is hold down the SHIFT key while you're loading the CD into the drive. Then rip away. So, if you find yourself in a similar predicament where the music company won't let you do what you want to with the music you've purchased, remember, SHIFT happens.
I'm glad to say, the CD's pretty good.
Thursday, June 23, 2005
Tuesday, June 07, 2005
Friday, June 03, 2005
Podcast #10, An Interview with Josh Green
Podcast #10 features an interview with Josh Green, a friend of mine from way back. Josh is the drummer and a founding member of Infradig, a great "electro-funk-hop" band from Chattanooga, Tennessee. We talk about the creative process, the state of the music industry, and of course, we share some fun memories from our childhood.
Infradig's upcoming EP, "Clinical Indifference" is scheduled for release this summer. Please be sure to visit www.infradig.net for information about upcoming shows and the latest info. on the EP.
This podcast also contains a sneak preview of the title track. Enjoy!
Download Podcast #10 here: stp-06-03-05
Monday, May 30, 2005
Songs For Silverman
I've been listening to the latest from Ben Folds, Songs For Silverman, and have to tell you it keeps getting better each time I hear it. I suggest you pick it up if you haven't already. Now, I've yet to try this new DualDisc format so I can't vouch for it. Do your research first or just go ahead and buy from iTunes.
Here's the link to Ben Folds:
Sunday, May 29, 2005
It's been a while...podcast #9
It's been a while, but podcast #9 is here. Podcasting news, book/tv/music talk, a bit about Star Wars, your quote of the day, & honor system trivia.
Download the ninth podcast here: stp-05-29-05
Sunday, May 22, 2005
Submissions
A reminder to anyone out there with music or other audio pieces that they'd like to share, I'm always taking submissions for inclusion in the podcast. Send attachments to shauntownley@gmail.com
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