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Thanks!]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/http://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/Dec 19th 2005 12:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/http://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/Dec 19th 2005 12:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/http://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/Dec 19th 2005 12:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/http://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/Dec 19th 2005 12:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/http://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/Dec 19th 2005 12:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/http://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/http://media.weblogsinc.com/common/videos/pt/rss.xml]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/http://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/Dec 19th 2005 12:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/http://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/Dec 19th 2005 12:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/http://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/Dec 19th 2005 12:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/http://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/Dec 19th 2005 12:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/http://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/Dec 19th 2005 12:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/http://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/Dec 19th 2005 12:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/http://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/Dec 19th 2005 12:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/http://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/Dec 19th 2005 12:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/http://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/
podcasts tend to be way too long IMO -- this is a good length.]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/http://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/Dec 19th 2005 12:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/http://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/Dec 19th 2005 12:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/http://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/Dec 19th 2005 12:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/http://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/
Now its just some guy who sounds as commercial and corny as every other run of the mill American radio star.

Thankfully the BBC is getting into podcasting so there's still something worthwhile to listen to, but maybe/hopefully Phil and Lenn will do their own podcast again - separate from this crap.]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/http://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/Dec 19th 2005 12:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/http://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/-- engadget podcast because it didn't try to be
-- something it wasn't - a professional radio
-- show. A bit of ranting from Phil, some nice
-- exchanges between him and Lenn about this
-- that, everything and nothing in particular...
--

-- Now its just some guy who sounds as
-- commercial and corny as every other run of
-- the mill American radio star.
--

I agree. Phil and Lenn were much better. But I'll give the new guy a chance for a while.

Kap]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/http://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/
First, some positives:
- nicely produced
- good sound quality
- Eric has a nice speaking voice
- Didn't laugh at his own lame jokes (only a partial positive)

Negatives:
- content extremely weak!!! COME ON!! There are PLENTY of cool things to talk/rant about. Yahoo bought Flickr. Google does autolink. Microsoft fucking bought Groove! Instead, we get a lame "maybe you want to buy an extended warranty... maybe you don't. Let's read an article about the history of game systems."
- Lame jokes. This is a geek show. Don't forget your roots. I'm probably being a bit harsh here because I was so annoyed by the lame content.
- Did I metion the lame content?

I wanted the engadget podcast back, but not like this. Eric mentioned a few things (why PPC over Palm, or vice versa) that he may be able to use in future shows (fingers crossed). I'll stay subscibed for a few more shows and hope the CONTENT improves.]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/http://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/
Am I listening to Engadget, or Fox News?! I can't say I like the style that Eric did this podcast in :-(]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/http://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/Dec 19th 2005 12:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/http://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/Dec 19th 2005 12:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/http://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/
Maybe Phil and Lenn will do a 'Make Magazine' podcast???]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/http://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/http://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/Dec 19th 2005 12:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/http://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/The old casts were like "late, late nigh with engadged", this one was like "Rise and shine my engadget, its a beatiful morning!".

I just cant wait for the next one.]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/http://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/
Eric Rice was boring (and annoying). Wake me up when he's replaced, please...]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/http://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/
Why I like Palm better than PPC: I've had both (first generation Dell Axim PPC compared to my current Tungsten C). My general experience was that loading applications was slower on the PPC, and I had random spontaneous crashes that I could identify the reason for. My T|C loads apps quickly, on the off-chance it crashes, I know exactly why, and it does exactly what I need. I don't know, to me the new Dell Axim x50v looks downright sexy, and I'd love to get it, and the major thing that will keep me from switching is that I've already got tons of Palm OS software. Since Palm OS software and PPC software generally don't "talk" to eachother, I'm not ready to spend $400+ on a PPC and then spend another $200+ on all of my games and applications.

That all said, if Palm doesn't release something worthwhile soon, I'll probably make the leap back to PPC.

On the PSP: HECK YEAH. I'll be buying one once I'm employed. I've got a DS and love it, but I'm looking for the different style of games that the PSP will offer. I have no intention of watching movies on it, only because the UMD format drives me bonkers.]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/http://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/Dec 19th 2005 12:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/http://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/
That intro was horrible. Kill it. Sounds like a lame tv show trying to be hip.

Positives:
1. Excellent sound quality for once!
2. Eric has a good voice.

Negatives:
1. Eric, you don't sound too excited, man. Phil was very into the stuff he talked about. The excited geekiness came through and got me just as excited. Not so much on this podcast. You started to get that a bit on the Palm/PPC thing, but it was short.
2. Content. This didn't feel like an Engadget podcast at all! There was no new stuff being discussed, no talk about what people are discussing online, etc. That's the best part of the podcasts.
3. I didn't like the reading that list of portables from playstation magazine. Yeah, it's neat to go back on fond memories, but a link in a post is all it would take. I don't need you to read it all to me. Wasn't very interesting at all.

Overall I'd say we need to hear more of what YOU think. Your ideas, rants, etc. The podcast used to feel like you were hanging out with Phil and having a discussion. This felt like a show.

If that's the new format, then I guess that's that. But I think it was bit more personal before, and more fun.

Good luck with it, though.]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/http://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/
Secondly, I think Eric did a fantastic job for a first show. Yes, it will take him more than one podcast to develop his own "feel" for this show. Give him a chance people.]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/http://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/Dec 19th 2005 12:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/http://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/Dec 19th 2005 12:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/http://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/Dec 19th 2005 12:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/http://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/Dec 19th 2005 12:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/http://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/
Artwork needs to unique and fun with each podcast Eric... that is part of the fun of the podcast: the new artwork each episode. also, when i Peter Rojas going to be on the podcast? peter is the man and i'd love to hear him talk about his posts.]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/http://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/
Artwork needs to unique and fun with each podcast Eric... that is part of the fun of the podcast: the new artwork each episode. also, when i Peter Rojas going to be on the podcast? peter is the man and i'd love to hear him talk about his posts.]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/http://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/
"the new site it up! we'll be releasing our make:audio series shortly as well as some other really cool things i am totally excited about."
]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/http://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/
Peace, and better luck next time.]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/http://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/
Yeah. I always loved it, even if I disagreed, when Phil would call some company out.

I hope that things change. I have the feeling that they're trying to dumb the podcast down to the lowest common denominator.]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/http://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/
"I think Eric did a fantastic job on a first show and I know it will only get better. Some of the comments posted to the first show are too harsh. While I will agree that Eric sounds a bit nerdy on first listen, he grows on you and you end up really enjoying his style, so give him a fair chance!"

and my response on her blog:

No, Hilary, the problem is that Eric does not sound nerdy ENOUGH. Phil was the ultimate nerd in his podcasts and we loved him for it.

I've never heard any of Eric's other stuff but he sounds like an Engadget shill. I don't get the feeling that I'll ever get a passionate and reasoned review/rant out of him. After seeing his website and seeing that he has ties to the entertainment industry, I feel even less confident.

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[smirk]]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/http://www.engadget.com/2005/03/21/engadget-podcast-023-03-21-2005/
Give me a break. Hell, I would prefer jakie mason reading reading the daily engadget news.
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