The Best Radio You Have Never Heard Blog

The new podcasts are up and ready for download.
This months new selections include:

"Emotional Liposuction-The Best Radio You Have Never Heard Volume 39"

And from the archive:

"Can't Feel A Damn Thing-The Best Radio You Have Never Heard Volume 25"

My policy has always been to send out a playlist to anyone who asks for one, ONCE THEY HAVE SWORN TO GOD THAT THEY HAVE LISTENED TO A PARTICULAR PODCAST !

So don't be shy. If you have heard something that you like and would like to know the song or the artist, just drop me a line dbx166@rcn.com and put "playlist for Podcast" in the subject line or something like that or leave a comment here.

I'll get back to you in quick order . . .

Perry

Posted by Perry/Chicago at 03:55 PM | Permalink | Comments (1)

I thought I had touched on this at one time or another but it bears repeating.

I don't have playlists for the podcasts published anywhere, for a simple reason:

I like them to be listened to with no pretense as to what might be coming up. Part of their charm is the surprises that they bear.

My policy has always been to send out a playlist to anyone who asks for one, ONCE THEY HAVE SWORN TO GOD THAT THEY HAVE LISTENED TO A PARTICULAR PODCAST !

So don't be shy. If you have heard something that you like and would like to know the song or the artist, just drop me a line dbx166@rcn.com and put "playlist for Podcast" in the subject line or something like that or leave a comment here.

I'll get back to you in quick order . . .

Perry

Posted by Perry/Chicago at 03:55 PM | Permalink | Comments (1)

Thought I would repost this from a while ago . . .

Just want to clarify something here to everyone . . .

You do not need to have an iPod or iTunes to hear Podcasts. All you need is a computer and an internet connection.

If you go to my Podcast webpage

http://www.bestradioyouhaveneverheard.com

you can listen quite simply by clicking the links on the site or better yet, Control-Click (mac) or Right Click (windows) and download the whole show and play it back however you play any mp3 file. This is preferred as it will not rack up excessive bandwidth charges to me and you have it forever

To load the podcasts into your iTunes as a subscription go to the main podcast page

http://www.bestradioyouhaveneverheard.com/podcasts/

Once there, there is an orange One-Click for iTunes button. It works great.

You can also plug this into the Subscribe To Podcast under the Advanced pull down menu in the tool bar of iTunes (version 4.9 or higher) for a direct ride to my Podcast. It also works for all podcatching applications like iPodder or Juice.

http://www.bestradioyouhaveneverheard.com/podcasts/index.xml

No matter how you subscribe, it will automatically check for updates and download the new podcasts as soon as they become available. Just check at the beginning of the month and they will be there waiting for you. Might even find an archive show to surprise you now and again !

Once you’ve downloaded it (if you like) and you wanted to expand it to a .wav file for PC or an .aiff file for Mac, you can burn it directly to CD (where it will fit very neatly as they were originally produced for CD) or do just about anything you might do with a mp3 file.

p

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Posted by Perry/Chicago at 03:33 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Thought I would repost this from a while ago . . .

Just want to clarify something here to everyone . . .

You do not need to have an iPod or iTunes to hear Podcasts. All you need is a computer and an internet connection.

If you go to my Podcast webpage

http://www.bestradioyouhaveneverheard.com

you can listen quite simply by clicking the links on the site or better yet, Control-Click (mac) or Right Click (windows) and download the whole show and play it back however you play any mp3 file. This is preferred as it will not rack up excessive bandwidth charges to me and you have it forever

To load the podcasts into your iTunes as a subscription go to the main podcast page

http://www.bestradioyouhaveneverheard.com/podcasts/

Once there, there is an orange One-Click for iTunes button. It works great.

You can also plug this into the Subscribe To Podcast under the Advanced pull down menu in the tool bar of iTunes (version 4.9 or higher) for a direct ride to my Podcast. It also works for all podcatching applications like iPodder or Juice.

http://www.bestradioyouhaveneverheard.com/podcasts/index.xml

No matter how you subscribe, it will automatically check for updates and download the new podcasts as soon as they become available. Just check at the beginning of the month and they will be there waiting for you. Might even find an archive show to surprise you now and again !

Once you’ve downloaded it (if you like) and you wanted to expand it to a .wav file for PC or an .aiff file for Mac, you can burn it directly to CD (where it will fit very neatly as they were originally produced for CD) or do just about anything you might do with a mp3 file.

p

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Posted by Perry/Chicago at 03:33 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

The new podcasts are up and ready for download.
This months new selections include:

"Rip You To Pieces-The Best Radio You Have Never Heard Volume 33"
"Super Service-The Best Radio You Have Never Heard Volume 34"

And from the archive:

"Never Tell Me The Odds-The Best Radio You Have Never Heard Volume 24"
"Music To Be Murdered By-The Best Radio You Have Never Heard Volume 21"
"Keep A Stiff Upper Lip, Queenie-The Best Radio You Have Never Heard Volume 29"

Have a go at them and don't forget to drop me a note or an email with some feedback and of course what part of the world you are listening from . . .

p

Posted by Perry/Chicago at 01:52 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

The new podcasts are up and ready for download.
This months new selections include:

"Rip You To Pieces-The Best Radio You Have Never Heard Volume 33"
"Super Service-The Best Radio You Have Never Heard Volume 34"

And from the archive:

"Never Tell Me The Odds-The Best Radio You Have Never Heard Volume 24"
"Music To Be Murdered By-The Best Radio You Have Never Heard Volume 21"
"Keep A Stiff Upper Lip, Queenie-The Best Radio You Have Never Heard Volume 29"

Have a go at them and don't forget to drop me a note or an email with some feedback and of course what part of the world you are listening from . . .

p

Posted by Perry/Chicago at 01:52 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Decided before the end of the month was over to serve a few more of the back catalogue items.

"Life Imitates Art. Who's Art" and the ever popular "Better War Through Religion" have been added for your downloading pleasure.

Be sure to look for brand new episodes of The Best Radio You Have Never Heard on the first of the month . . .

P

Posted by Perry/Chicago at 03:20 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Decided before the end of the month was over to serve a few more of the back catalogue items.

"Life Imitates Art. Who's Art" and the ever popular "Better War Through Religion" have been added for your downloading pleasure.

Be sure to look for brand new episodes of The Best Radio You Have Never Heard on the first of the month . . .

P

Posted by Perry/Chicago at 03:20 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

"Dance Of The Ranch Rabbits-The Best Radio You Have Never Heard Volume 26" has been added as the mid-month featured archive file.
Culled from October, 2005 "Ranch Rabbits . . ." was a fav amongst listener.
Have a go at it for the first time or give it that download you never got to as you were too wrapped up in Halloween festivities . . .

p

Posted by Perry/Chicago at 10:28 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

I've had a bunch of requests from newer listener wanting to know where they can find older episodes. On the old host site that was prohibitive.
On this new hosting site there is ample room and bandwidth (for now) to revisit some of the shows of the past.

The first in a series of "back catalog," "In A Big World-The Best Radio You Have Never Hear Vol. 02" first appeared July, 2006.

For those who may just be joining us who have expressed the desire to download previous episodes, I will gradually add more each month as time marches on and we'll see how the space and bandwidth holds up.

Look for all new titles still at the beginning of the month, and I will pepper in the archive files throughout the month, so keep you eyes peeled and your podcatchers open . . .

p

Posted by Perry/Chicago at 03:02 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Welcome one and all to the new home of The Best Radio You Have Never Heard.
This is the Blog page so don't forget to link over to the Podcast pages if you haven't been there yet.
We have loads more bandwidth here so there shouldn't be any pesky "Bandwidth Exceeded" notices, at least for a while. But don't get cocky ! Download the damn podcasts !

Please leave comments on the episodes (as you can leave comments on the Podcast page as well) and let me know what you think of the shows and/or leave a note here to let me know where you are listening from and how you found the podcast.

And also the huge shout out and thanks to Alex Nesbitt from Digitalpodcast.com without whom there would be no web page. His tireless effort on my clueless behalf was relentless.
My words on this page cannot thank him enough.
But a shout out on the first entry speaks volumes I hope.
Thanks Alex ! ! !

More to come Soon

p
dbx166@rcn.com

Posted by Perry/Chicago at 04:43 PM | Permalink | Comments (3)

Welcome one and all to the new home of The Best Radio You Have Never Heard.
This is the Blog page so don't forget to link over to the Podcast pages if you haven't been there yet.
We have loads more bandwidth here so there shouldn't be any pesky "Bandwidth Exceeded" notices, at least for a while. But don't get cocky ! Download the damn podcasts !

Please leave comments on the episodes (as you can leave comments on the Podcast page as well) and let me know what you think of the shows and/or leave a note here to let me know where you are listening from and how you found the podcast.

And also the huge shout out and thanks to Alex Nesbitt from Digitalpodcast.com without whom there would be no web page. His tireless effort on my clueless behalf was relentless.
My words on this page cannot thank him enough.
But a shout out on the first entry speaks volumes I hope.
Thanks Alex ! ! !

More to come Soon

p
dbx166@rcn.com

Posted by Perry/Chicago at 04:43 PM | Permalink | Comments (3)

Seems the demand has exceeded the supply.

I knew this was coming.

So if you have been trying to get to The Best Radio You Have Never Heard and are getting that error notice it is real.
(I think you can still get thru using Yahoo (the link on the left or http://podcasts.yahoo.com/series?s=05f1e05370d4aae85e4a2153a2cfc3c7 ) and I am not sure but it is possible that iTunes might still break thru)

Steps are being taken to fix the problem but it is not going to be a painless transition.

Help has arrived by the way of Steve Jobs announcement at the Mac World Expo this past Tuesday. Apple has begun hosting podcasts which offers a much greater bandwidth with a very good price.

I am going to explore this opportunity rapidly and soon may have a new home.

What does this mean to you ?
Well if you are a subscriber, there will be a new RSS address (the .xml url) which you will have to manually change in iTunes or whichever pod catcher you use.

There will also be a new url for the home page for those who download from there (and you are all downloading the files instead of just playing them, right ?)

And I need everybody's help once the change has been made to get the word out about the new home. So please pass along all the info as it happens to anybody you may have turned on to the podcast or anyone you know who is a listener

Please stay tuned to this page as I will have info posted here as soon as I get things sorted (I actually need a nap right now)

Perry/Chicago

dbx166@rcn.com

Posted by Perry/Chicago at 06:35 PM | Permalink | Comments (2)

Top 100 Podcasts for 2005

01/01/06

06:15:21 pm, Categories: Cast News, 435 words   

Digital Podcast's Top 100 Podcasts for 2005

Congratulations to the top 100 podcasts for 2005.

1. Philadelphia Eagles Podcast Network
2. SneeZwort.com - the adult podcast
3. chilepodcast
4. The Naked Scientists Science Radio Podcast
5. IMAO Podcast
6. More Hip than Hippie
7. The Best Radio You Have Never Heard
8. The Room
9. SuicideGirls Video
10. Antipodean Podcast
11. Sexsoundlovers
12. The Big Show
13. Pod-Porn.com
14. My Travel Reviews (for people with a passion for travel)
15. Kuwento Kuwento
16. ampedOut : Dopamine
17. Intellectual Icebergs
18. Baby Time
19. A SEXY PAINTER'S LIFE
20. 4-Cast, The Barbershop Harmony Podcast
21. Air America Radio: The Al Franken Show
22. Goth Nights
23. Portland Jazz Jams
24. Dave Cusick's Post Modern Rock Show
25. The Jimmy Doane Show
26. Track Talk with Coach Winston Brown
27. slave girl sophia
28. All About Sex
29. WhiteRoofRadio
30. Cerealized
31. Talk Tech With Jack
32. Four Minutes, Once a Week
33. K.N.I.G.H.T.S. Show
34. WILD GIRLS Thailand
35. guzen radio
36. Invasion - desde alguna parte de la ciudad de Mexico
37. 1st Eva SA Music Podcast
38. Podopera
39. Glastonbury Podcasting
40. Renaissance Festival Podcast
41. Picture Show Pundits: A Smart-Popcorn.com Podcast
42. OzPodcaster.com Weekly Podcast
43. lado B
44. Oh, Don't Get Me Started!
45. Brave New Frontiers - progressive country and beyond
46. Ultima Thule Ambient Music Radio
47. Soccergirl, Incorporated
48. open source sex
49. Falcon Studios
50. Bubble and Squeak Show
51. Digital Hverdag
52. The Best of Mikey and Jimmy
53. SCOOOP RADIO
54. UrbanCast Radio
55. Letter to America
56. Digital Schism
57. MetroCities News Radio ( M-Cities News Radio)
58. Hypnotherapy Podcast
59. Roxie's Big Rawk Show
60. NonStuff
61. The Ken and Squip Show
62. Creativity and Composition
63. fantasy football advice week by week
64. Young Generation Podcast
65. For What It's Worth
66. Nerdblurb
67. Oz Game Cast - An Aussie Video Game Podcast
68. APIBS: The Asia-Pacific Institute Of Biblical Studies
69. A Podcast about Indian Music
70. Lady Hawk Speaks
71. The Terrell Owens Saga
72. English as a Second Language Podcast
73. English Teaching in Japan
74. PodcastDanielRadio207
75. Weekly House Music by DJ SGL
76. Podwanker: Porn for your ears
77. Stories to Go
78. Music Videos
79. Community Affairs USA and The Mark Crowley Show
80. DragonKing Wrestling Audio show
81. Level 1 Radio - Tribal Editing Department
82. Evil Genius
83. Radio Filibuster
84. Uwe Hermann's Music Podcast
85. Late Night Late Show
86. Anthany - The Progressive Rev - Religious Satire Show
87. Playgirl's Sexpod
88. SherlockHolmes
89. healthcast the healthy podcast
90. KITKAST
91. Bedroom Radio with Ellie
92. Aural Icebergs
93. The Super Smart Radio Whore Sex Show
94. ChinesePod.com - Learn Mandarin Chinese
95. Maerchen Radio Narrative
96. 2pac-lets get it on
97. In the Loop, Daily News
98. TheEYE on Animation
99. cleverLazy
100. BlackHills.TV

The rankings for the top 100 podcasts for 2005 are based 70% on total user rating votes, 20% on inclusion in user favorite lists, and 10% on click throughs to the podcast site. All podcasts were in the directory for more than 30 days and the overall scores were normalized for the length of time the podcast was listed in the directory.

 

Full article on top podcasts :

http://digitalpodcast.com/podcastnews/index.php/2006/01/01/digital_podcast_s_top_100_podcasts_for_2005

 

 

Posted by Perry/Chicago at 01:39 PM | Permalink | Comments (2)

The new podcasts for January 2006 are up and awaiting your downloads.
Links are at the left for the individual titles, the home page (http://bestradioyouhaveneverheard.podblaze.com/ ) or can be added to your iTunes library (if you have subscribed by adding http://bestradioyouhaveneverheard.podblaze.com/skin_bestradioyouhaveneverheard.xml to the Subscribe to Podcast window, the best way to go) by simply hitting the update button under the Podcast window if they haven't automatically done so.

New titles this month include:

Four Thousand Holes

Set The Controls for 1896

and an encore (appeared very briefly) of

Floating Sex Bucket

As always, love to hear your feedback on the soundcasts and where you all are listening from.
An e-mail or a comment is always welcome.

And a reminder:

You can enjoy Podcasts without an iPod or iTunes anytime by just downloading the files and playing them back however you listen to any mp3 file.

Happy 2006 to all . . .

Perry/Chicago

Posted by Perry/Chicago at 01:43 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

After a slight delay, the new podcasts for December 2005 are available for download.
They include:

"Keep A Stiff Upper Lip, Queenie . . ."

"Water Leter Outer"

both fine examples of The Best Radio You Have Never Heard

and

"Art Again"

"Art Again" is another one of those specialty titles. This soundcast features a solid dose of classic and timeless progressive art rock. The perfect late night companion featuring lots of virtuoso performances.

All can be downloaded (and again, please download as opposed to using the player) right from this page or direct at The Best Radio You Have Never Heard home page (link on the left)

This would be a good time to ask listeners to comment or e-mail their thoughts, where they are listening from and how did they find The Best Radio You Have Never Heard.

I would appreciate the feedback and will post responses in this space.

Merry Christmas to all and a Happy Safe Rockin' New Year
(And a big hug and shout out with best wishes and a little good luck to little Queenie . . .)

Perry/Chicago
dbx166@rcn.com

Posted by Perry/Chicago at 07:44 PM | Permalink | Comments (2)

Look for the new Podcasts for December on or about 12/3/2005

As alway, they will be worth the wait.

I mean it's  a free podcast. How horrible could it be . . .

p

Posted by Perry/Chicago at 05:31 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

This blog today at 5:46 PM CST just received it's 1000th hit.

Amazing . . .

p

Posted by Perry/Chicago at 02:47 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

The November 2005 editions of The Best Radio You Have Never Heard are up and ready for download.

Included in this months titles are the first of a few "specialty" titles that will be coming in the next few months.
The first, Been Eating Basketballs ?-The Best Radio You Have Never Heard Volume 17 is just the perfect 80 minutes you need for your workout, exercise program,just plain dancing around or listening for you sedentary types.

Also included this month, Stuff, Different Order-The Best Radio You Have Never Heard Volume 17.
More great stuff you love and seldom hear.

Along with So What Do They Call An Eight Ball ?-The Best Radio You Have Never Heard Volume 28, new for 2005.
Maybe a Grande Royale ?

You can also link straight from this page to this months selections by clicking on the links to the left. Control click (or right click for you Windows people) and they can be downloaded right from this page.

And again, please download them one time and then they are yours to play as many times as you wish and I don't chalk up the bandwidth charges from hell.
As always, give me a shout out by e-mail or leave a comment and let me know what you think.
dbx166@rcn.com

p

Also check out these links for some good readin' from Teri and Deke

http://comment-teri.blogspot.com/

http://dekes.blogspot.com/

Posted by Perry/Chicago at 04:17 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

The Best Radio You Have Never Heard makes me take back everything nasty I've ever said about podcasting.
Well, not all of it.
The lisping, arch and smug, nasally plugged self aggrandizers are still there in all corners of the globe.
What makes this one different?
Not giving a shit about whether or not music is "podsafe" (a word I'm starting to loath) , for one.
The second being the late seventies free-form radio vibe .
I'm picking up what this cat's laying down.
Zappa, Patti Smith, Steely Dan, The Clash, soundbites. And no annoying chatter. He saves the drama for his mamma, or whatever.
Go man, go.
Be sure and download the shows to your hard drive first-what you think the guys made of bandwidth? He's performing a public service here people.

Jay N, Chicago

Hey Perry,
Thanks for turning us onto the podcasts. Terrific. I've heard some favorite tunes like, D.I.Y. ... and some not-so-favorites like that Ted Nugent tune.  I do really appreciate the diversity of the musical content, and also the absence of commercials. The podcasts reminded me of what FM radio USED to be like, in its best days, and ought to be like now. Challenging.

Also ... The sound quality is EXCELLENT!!!  I think it's probably the best quality soundcast I've ever heard on the net. Highly recommended, even if there doesn't appear to be any YES music in the podcasts. At least, after having listened to 3 of the seven podcasts, I haven't heard any Yes music yet.

Blessings!

Tim E

The Best Radio You Never Heard podcasts have been absolutely wonderful!  I have enjoyed every last one.  There are a few that I missed.  Where can I find them?  Is there a site anywhere with the downloads?
I plan to spread the word about TBRYNH.  I have other friends and some nephews who would enjoy it.

Thanks,

Jim S. Michigan

Where are the set lists?
Great work my friend
Keep it up

Kylis

Best Radio You've Never Heard podcasts.  Man I'm in heaven!
Your podcasts are the closest reflection of my own tastes I have found thus far!  I just wish you would put the track listings on your website.

Scott E
Little Rock, AR

Hi Perry,
Sooperb ! I’m being Murdered by Alfred Hitchcock at the moment ...
Just what I needed !
Your another Talented Guy on this old www . . .

Dave W, Scotland

He who casts the first pod...

My, how we evolve. First it was diaries, then we moved to blogs to splurge our thoughts and opinions. First, there were mixed tapes and radio and now we have Satelitte Radio and now Podcasts to project our music tastes.

I have been meaning to write about podcasting for a while and have been considering taking a stab and doing my own. But the truth is, I have never even heard a podcast yet. At least, until now.

My friend Perry has been in the Chicago music industry probably since I was in pooping in diapers and has developed a jaded, yet justified opinion of music and radio. And if you've heard radio recently, for good reason. But the good news is that he's not just sitting there blubbering over it. He's challenging stations that claim "we play everything" and created his own podcast series called "The Best Radio You Have Never Heard" to show how he thinks radio should sound. You can listen to his podcasts here. Let me or him know what you think of the series.

Hearing Perry's podcasts is getting me excited to maybe take a crack at my own.

Betty Rocker, Chicago
http://bettyrocker.blogs.com/


I am now addicted. Perry's "The Best Radio You Have Never Heard" is wonderful!

Diedre, Texas

Hi, this is the best podcast i've found on the internet. your choice of songs and the way they are put together is great! Is there a way to get a (text)list of the artists and songs? Thanks again from Holland for those great shows!

Ben, Holland

I'm your number one fan.

Lisa B, Portland, OR

Posted by Perry/Chicago at 09:31 AM | Permalink | Comments (2)

Three new podcasts have been added for October 2005

Fractured Fairy Tales
Stop Your Squealing
Dance Of The Ranch Rabbits

Bandwidth has been reset for the month so get 'em while they are hot.

If you are using iTunes and not seeing all the new titles, you can un-subscribe and then re-subscribe and that ought to get you back on track as iTunes is still a little flaky.

Also I am finding out it seems the player on the site will work regardless.

As always just click this link for a direct ride to the podcast site:

http://bestradioyouhaveneverheard.podblaze.com/

or enter this URL into iTunes or any pod catcher/player:

Enjoy the new shows and be sure to let me know what you think . . .

p

Posted by Perry/Chicago at 10:13 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Seems my web server has opened me back up for uploading so I am throwing three or four more podcasts onto the site for September. This way there will be more available and I can still fly slightly under the radar as it seems the player, and the downloading mechanisms on not only the Podblaze site but on all the other podcast directories has not quite shut down.
Perhaps a chink in their armor for now.
Even iTunes seems to be functional again for my podcasts so either they have reset my bandwidth counter or it's back to gravy time when they weren't keeping track of the nearly 2000 downloads in August.

So I guess the dinner bell is ringing and get 'em whilst they are hot and available. At least for now.

And another reminder to download them as opposed to using the player. This way you've got them and can play them wherever it is you play mp3's, whether it is your iPod or just off your computer or burnt to CD.

THIS IS NOT INTERNET RADIO. I GET CHARGED BY THE POUND !

Don't be lazy and just open the web page and hit play. Take the extra three minutes and download the damn file.
This will be most appreciated by myself and others.

This way my band width doesn't get crazy and I continue on this path without paying a fortune.

http://bestradioyouhaveneverheard.podblaze.com/
http://bestradioyouhaveneverheard.podblaze.com/skin_bestradioyouhaveneverheard.xml
 

p

Posted by Perry/Chicago at 05:30 PM | Permalink | Comments (1)

Or the subtitle of Has Success Ruined The Best Radio You Have Never Heard might be more appropriate.

Appears that my podcasts were a little more popular than I was being led to believe by the site counter and even more to the surprise of the people  who host my stuff.
Seems like close to TWO THOUSAND downloads for the month of August. After fixing the code in their bandwidth counter, on three occasions they saw my monthly allotment of bandwidth go up in flames in a matter of minutes. I know this as I was on the phone with them the first time and they said, "you are not going to believe this . . ."

Also I think an issue that people have to understand is to get used to downloading the file and then listening to it as many times as they wish as opposed to using the player where it just racks up the bandwidth charges (yes, I pay to entertain you all with my little project).
You just need to click the downward arrow in the player box and it downloads to your computer and you have it forever.
Anyway, this is partially an explanation to why you may have only seen one title available for September.
So it looks like I am after a sponsor who will keep the bandwidth flowing.

Keep an eye on this space and check out the web page for this months title "Better War Through Religion"

http://bestradioyouhaveneverheard.podblaze.com

p

Posted by Perry/Chicago at 04:30 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

I have corrected the previous post to read the proper months as opposed to months that haven't happened. I guess sometimes I just like to imagine I am on drugs and do things like an idiot.

The good news is New Podcasts on or about SEPTEMBER 1st

Before they go, I wouldn't mind hearing from anyone/anybody who might like to share their favorite of the first bunch.

What's yours . . . ?

p

Posted by Perry/Chicago at 08:08 AM | Permalink | Comments (2)

Thought it might be fun to mention that I have hit 500 downloads of the first set of Podcasts for August.

Look for the next round of podcasts of The Best Radio You Have Never Heard on or about September 1st.

Posted by Perry/Chicago at 12:24 PM | Permalink | Comments (2)

After years of clinging to AOL as a client to use thru my broadband, I have reached my limit.

New email address from here on in is

dbx166@rcn.com

Posted by Perry/Chicago at 09:01 PM | Permalink | Comments (2)

Just figured out, that if you would like to download a podcast directly from my homepage you can do so by just clicking the downward arrow in the play box next to the title you wish to download.

http://bestradioyouhaveneverheard.podblaze.com/

Then do whatever it is you do to save or play a mp3.

I still think iTunes is the way to go as it will update everytime I put in new podcasts.
Again just paste this URL into  the Subscribe To Podcast box under the advanced pull down menu in the tool bar.

http://bestradioyouhaveneverheard.podblaze.com/skin_bestradioyouhaveneverheard.xml

And for those keeping score at home, 317 downloads to date . . .

p

Posted by Perry/Chicago at 12:13 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

In it's first 11 days of operation, there have been 245 downloads of the first seven shows I have uploaded that are currently available.
Not sure exactly if this is normal, good or bad.
The fact that I have more than five amazes me to be honest.
It's the "seek, search and destroy" aspect that has me intrigued.
How did people stumble on one of the many links and then decide to give it a click ?
I have gotten a tiny bit of feedback but not enough to explain what is going on out there in the Podcast universe.

Would love to know how, whomever found their way.
As always if you dig it, pass along the URLs to anyone that might dig this sort of thing and give a shout back here or by e-mail to your thoughts.
"Pure rubbish or a nice collection of music?"
"Will never download another single byte or looking forward to the next round up in September?"

p
dbx166@rcn.com

Posted by Perry/Chicago at 01:16 PM | Permalink | Comments (3)

The Best Radio You Have Never Heard has seen added to the following Podcast directories:

http://www.podcastshuffle.com
http://www.podcastalley.com
http://www.podcastpickle.com/
http://www.podnova.com/
http://www.odeo.com/
http://www.podcastdirectory.com/
http://www.podcastingnews.com
http://www.podcast.net
http://www.digitalpodcast.com

Most of the sites have a rating or voting button.
If you like the stuff and need to waste time at home or work, go to the sites and search for The Best Radio You Have Never Heard and leave a vote or a comment . . .

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Posted by Perry/Chicago at 02:13 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

You do not need to have an iPod or iTunes to hear Podcasts. All you need is a computer and an internet connection. If you go to my Podcast webpage

http://www.bestradioyouhaveneverheard.com

you can listen quite simply by clicking the links on the site or better yet, Control-Click (mac) or Right Click (windows) and download the whole show and play it back however you play any mp3 file. This is preferred as it will not rack up excessive bandwidth charges to me and you have it forever

To load the podcasts into your iTunes as a subscription go to the main podcast page

http://www.bestradioyouhaveneverheard.com/podcasts/

Once there, there is an orange One-Click for iTunes button. It works great.

You can also plug this into the Subscribe To Podcast under the Advanced pull down menu in the tool bar of iTunes (version 4.9 or higher) for a direct ride to my Podcast. It also works for all podcatching applications like iPodder or Juice.

http://www.bestradioyouhaveneverheard.com/podcasts/index.xml

No matter how you subscribe, it will automatically check for updates and download the new podcasts as soon as they become available. Just check at the beginning of the month and they will be there waiting for you. Might even find an archive show to surprise you now and again !

Once you’ve downloaded it (if you like) and you wanted to expand it to a .wav file for PC or an .aiff file for Mac, you can burn it directly to CD (where it will fit very neatly as they were originally produced for CD) or do just about anything you might do with a mp3 file.

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Posted by Perry/Chicago at 01:44 PM | Permalink | Comments (2)

You do not need to have an iPod or iTunes to hear Podcasts. All you need is a computer and an internet connection. If you go to my Podcast webpage

http://www.bestradioyouhaveneverheard.com

you can listen quite simply by clicking the links on the site or better yet, Control-Click (mac) or Right Click (windows) and download the whole show and play it back however you play any mp3 file. This is preferred as it will not rack up excessive bandwidth charges to me and you have it forever

To load the podcasts into your iTunes as a subscription go to the main podcast page

http://www.bestradioyouhaveneverheard.com/podcasts/

Once there, there is an orange One-Click for iTunes button. It works great.

You can also plug this into the Subscribe To Podcast under the Advanced pull down menu in the tool bar of iTunes (version 4.9 or higher) for a direct ride to my Podcast. It also works for all podcatching applications like iPodder or Juice.

http://www.bestradioyouhaveneverheard.com/podcasts/index.xml

No matter how you subscribe, it will automatically check for updates and download the new podcasts as soon as they become available. Just check at the beginning of the month and they will be there waiting for you. Might even find an archive show to surprise you now and again !

Once you’ve downloaded it (if you like) and you wanted to expand it to a .wav file for PC or an .aiff file for Mac, you can burn it directly to CD (where it will fit very neatly as they were originally produced for CD) or do just about anything you might do with a mp3 file.

p

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Posted by Perry/Chicago at 01:44 PM | Permalink | Comments (2)