Podcast

Flamov · 06-03-2009, 04:45 AM

Steamcast Podcast

Sam, Saurabh and Brad discuss Valve, their games, and most importantly, the community and their discussions in the Steam Users' Forums. Steamcast typically lasts for an hour in length and is released every Wednesday.

Steamcast is a podcast focusing on topics surrounding Valve, their products and their services. The core of the show focuses around several community discussions in the Steam Users' Forums.

Highlighting key arguments and ideas seen in the forum, the ideas and debates are extended through the show. One topic is chosen from the Half-Life 2: Episode 2 forum, the Team Fortress 2 forum and the Left 4 Dead (and Left 4 Dead 2) forum.

The discussions generally revolve around threads with an outstanding quality of its communication of ideas, ongoing argument reliability and general maturity of the idea presented. Steamcast is released every Wednesday and generally lasts around an hour per episode.

This thread is intended to discuss the show and its episodes.

Website
http://www.thesteamcast.com

iTunes Subscription
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/M...t?id=320594165

Steam Community Group
http://steamcommunity.com/groups/thesteamcast

RSS Feed
http://www.thesteamcast.com/steamcast_feed.xml

Twitter
http://www.twitter.com/thesteamcast (@thesteamcast)

Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Steamcast/115617846829

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Boff · 06-03-2009, 05:18 AM

i'm up for it, if i get to cry a lot over e3

mimaz98 · 06-03-2009, 06:49 AM

Yeah damn...I'd love to be involved in something like that! Sign me up if you're doing it Flamov.

Fantastic idea buddy!!

DoctorFreeman · 06-03-2009, 06:51 AM

Sorry for the stupid question, but what is podcast actually? Can you guys give explain it a little bit?

Flamov · 06-03-2009, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by DoctorFreeman

Sorry for the stupid question, but what is podcast actually? Can you guys give explain it a little bit?

The majority of them are basically group discussions that are recorded, then posted up on the internet. Think of it as radio, but pre-recorded and released weekly.

mimaz98 · 06-03-2009, 06:55 AM

The Steam Forums Weekley Podcast.

Sounds good. These things can become quite big and renowned.

DoctorFreeman · 06-03-2009, 07:01 AM

Thanks, Flamov. I think the idea is great. Considering that Valve listens to the community, I think it can be quite useful for them too.

Flamov · 06-03-2009, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by mimaz98

The Steam Forums Weekley Podcast.

Sounds good. These things can become quite big and renowned.

That's actually a good idea. It would be really fun to get in touch with the community. But will we focus just on these forums?

Quote:

Originally Posted by DoctorFreeman

Thanks, Flamov. I think the idea is great. Considering that Valve listens to the community, I think it can be quite useful for them too.

Maybe they'll hear us sobbing and give us Episode 3 an hour after the first episode is released.

gajewoad · 06-03-2009, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Flamov

Maybe they'll hear us sobbing and give us Episode 3 an hour after the first episode is released.

"Well, we were going to hold off till 2011, but since the game's done anyways, what the hell. Episode three will be available to download tomorrow."

i'd have to clean my pants.

mimaz98 · 06-03-2009, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Flamov

That's actually a good idea. It would be really fun to get in touch with the community. But will we focus just on these forums?

I think we should discuss all of Valve's titles. Speak out of how we think they're doing, what we think of thier titles, and the general consensus that is roaming about every week.

Flamov · 06-03-2009, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by mimaz98

I think we should discuss all of Valve's titles. Speak out of how we think they're doing, what we think of thier titles, and the general consensus that is roaming about every week.

Sure, great idea. Should it be a few select people from this forum, though? I was thinking 2-3 of us (including myself) and then maybe 1 or 2 others, but have the respective random each week.

I think it'd be cool to speak out of how we feel about Valve. I'm more than happy to offer you one of the spots

Gylis · 06-03-2009, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by mimaz98

The Steam Forums Weekley Podcast.

If you guys are actually going to do this I strongly suggest emitting that Weekley part, so that you could release it every two weeks sometimes or so and don't feel like cheating. Let's be honest, there might be weeks when you won't have anything to tell.

Anyway, good luck with this, would love to see your podcasts come to life.

Jacob x5 · 06-03-2009, 11:05 AM

I would do it.

Seems more likely that it would be monthly, not weekly.

Flamov · 06-03-2009, 11:06 AM

I think we should call it the "Steam Powered Podcast". Has a nice ring to it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gylis

If you guys are actually going to do this I strongly suggest emitting that Weekley part, so that you could release it every two weeks sometimes or so and don't feel like cheating. Let's be honest, there might be weeks when you won't have anything to tell.

Anyway, good luck with this, would love to see your podcasts come to life.

I think weekly is fine. I guess if we don't have anything to talk about, we can talk about past games (i.e. Team Fortress, Half-Life, Counter-Strike 1.6 etc.). I got loads of ideas at the moment.

Gylis · 06-03-2009, 11:12 AM

If you can deliver them once a week, then great! But I just wanted to point that it is not very wise to restrict yourself to such a tight schedule and possibly few months later feel guilty because you failed to deliver the episode. Just my two cents ^^

06-03-2009, 04:45 AM	#1
Flamov Join Date: Nov 2006 Reputation: 241 Posts: 1,334	Steamcast Podcast Steamcast Podcast Sam, Saurabh and Brad discuss Valve, their games, and most importantly, the community and their discussions in the Steam Users' Forums. Steamcast typically lasts for an hour in length and is released every Wednesday. Steamcast is a podcast focusing on topics surrounding Valve, their products and their services. The core of the show focuses around several community discussions in the Steam Users' Forums. Highlighting key arguments and ideas seen in the forum, the ideas and debates are extended through the show. One topic is chosen from the Half-Life 2: Episode 2 forum, the Team Fortress 2 forum and the Left 4 Dead (and Left 4 Dead 2) forum. The discussions generally revolve around threads with an outstanding quality of its communication of ideas, ongoing argument reliability and general maturity of the idea presented. Steamcast is released every Wednesday and generally lasts around an hour per episode. This thread is intended to discuss the show and its episodes. Website http://www.thesteamcast.com iTunes Subscription http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/M...t?id=320594165 Steam Community Group http://steamcommunity.com/groups/thesteamcast RSS Feed http://www.thesteamcast.com/steamcast_feed.xml Twitter http://www.twitter.com/thesteamcast (@thesteamcast) Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Steamcast/115617846829 . Last edited by Flamov : 08-26-2009 at 01:25 AM.

06-03-2009, 11:12 AM	#15
Gylis Join Date: Dec 2008 Reputation: 0 Posts: 40	If you can deliver them once a week, then great! But I just wanted to point that it is not very wise to restrict yourself to such a tight schedule and possibly few months later feel guilty because you failed to deliver the episode. Just my two cents ^^ Last edited by Gylis : 06-03-2009 at 11:14 AM.

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06-03-2009, 05:18 AM	#2
Boff Join Date: Aug 2005 Reputation: 61 Posts: 1,685	i'm up for it, if i get to cry a lot over e3

06-03-2009, 06:49 AM	#3
mimaz98 Join Date: Oct 2006 Reputation: 518 Posts: 17,038	Yeah damn...I'd love to be involved in something like that! Sign me up if you're doing it Flamov. Fantastic idea buddy!!

06-03-2009, 06:51 AM	#4
DoctorFreeman Join Date: May 2009 Reputation: 0 Posts: 109	Sorry for the stupid question, but what is podcast actually? Can you guys give explain it a little bit?

06-03-2009, 06:55 AM	#6
mimaz98 Join Date: Oct 2006 Reputation: 518 Posts: 17,038	The Steam Forums Weekley Podcast. Sounds good. These things can become quite big and renowned.

06-03-2009, 07:01 AM	#7
DoctorFreeman Join Date: May 2009 Reputation: 0 Posts: 109	Thanks, Flamov. I think the idea is great. Considering that Valve listens to the community, I think it can be quite useful for them too.

06-03-2009, 11:05 AM	#13
Jacob x5 Join Date: Oct 2006 Reputation: 88 Posts: 1,028	I would do it. Seems more likely that it would be monthly, not weekly.