Random Access Podcast

LThanda: Episode 88 - Rockit 88 - Of course

Sure... I can see why you did it... Honest.

Qs23: Episode 88 - Rockit 88 - The Title

It's music related and it's got two layers to it. Which to me, means that it was too good to pass up. The first layer is a reference to the song "Rocket 88". This song, written by the late Ike Turner (yes, Tina's Ike), is considered one of the first rock and roll songs. But as you can see i spelled it "Rockit". That's the second reference. "Rockit" was a grammy award winning song by Herbie Hancock, and was one of the first popular songs to use turntable scratching. So, you can see why I ha...

Episode 88 - Rockit 88

Andy here. I've already forgotten what we talked about in this episode. But that just means I'll be joining you guys in listening to it. Check out the website for an explanation of the title.

Episode 87 - Podcast Tychoon

Our triumphant return! We seem to be having way more of those than we really should have, but this time we have set down a schedule and we're going to try to keep to it. In this Episode, we talk about a fair amount, having not recorded in a month. Give it a listen!

LThanda: Episode 86 - 2008 In 60 - Not Yet

Greetings all. I come to prove that we have not yet disappeared. Despite the long periods between updates, we are indeed still here. Oh god are we still here, since I just got the bill for our hosting. Ouch. There's no word on when the next episode is going to be recorded, let alone when it will be posted. However, in the meantime, we present to you Episode 86, our yearly recap. It was really interesting to go back and see what we had covered during the year, and we hope that you all ...

Episode 86 - 2008 In 60

Hey all, Andy here. The "Year In Review" podcast is finally here. Take a listen as we cover 35 podcasts in our walk down memory lane.

Episode 85 - Ultimate Destiny

We're still here! I swear! It's been a while since our last release, but you can't rush greatness.

LThanda: Episode 84 - Andy's Lessons - Sorry

If you have been listening to us for a year, you may remember a dramatic slowing of episodes come thanksgiving to christmas. If you have been listening us for two years, you may have started to see a pattern forming. Unfortunately, this pattern shows no sign of breaking. I haven't heard from Andy in a week, and I'm just working under the assumption that his new job is kicking his ass. I'm in the middle of that wonderful part of the school year where all the projects are due and fi...

Qs23: Episode 84 - Andy's Lessons - Sorry bout the problems

First off, the audio halfway through went a little crazy for a bit, but that was in the raw recordings and there isn't anything I can do about it. That's also why it's been a little long on the posting. Holiday plus full-time work with bad audio to boot has made for a late post. Hopefully next week will be better.

Episode 84 - Andy's Lessons

Live and in person! Huzzah!

LThanda: Episode 83 - Wrath of Ex-WoW Players - Turkey

Ahh, Thanksgiving. That wonderful time of the year that lets us know that Passover is less than half a year away. It is also the time of year when a ton of papers and projects are due, as well as when exams are starting to ramp up again. As such, expect turbulence in the RAPodcast release schedule. Just a heads up.

Qs23: Episode 83 - Wrath of Ex-WoW Players - It's my fault

If there is anyone to blame about the delay, it's me. I just got another full time job that started this week, so I am still trying to get my schedule in order. Next week should be faster though. Side note: Dave's going to hate me, but I have to cheer for OSU today. The reason? I would love to see Michigan and Eastern have the same W-L record in football.

Episode 83 - Wrath of Ex-WoW Players

Sorry for the delay on this one. There's a lot of World of Warcraft talk at the beginning rather than our usual banter, so if you aren't interested, you could probably skip ahead about 10 minutes. That said, I personally love the banter...

Episode 82 - It is the Economy Stupid

The head to head makes a return as Andy digs up an old document. The election is over and the economy needs to be fixed.

LThanda: Episode 81 - No Politics - A trade?

So are you going to keep this a secret from me too? Or do I have to reveal the answer to this to you in compensation.

Qs23: Episode 81 - No Politics - The Reason

There is a simple reason for the turn around... and I can't say why. let's just say I did something else to the audio and that sped things up. I had to do it to the whole file though, so take a listen to 80 and then 81 and tell me if it sounds better or worse. Because if it doesn't sound any worse, we could be killer with the turn arounds.

LThanda: Episode 81 - No Politics - Also

I feel that it's worth pointing out the incredibly low turn around time on this one. Andy had the new episode up in UNDER 24 HOURS

LThanda: Episode 81 - No Politics - Considering

What did you think I was going to do. Leave it? After titling Episode 9: "Election Day Extravaganza"?

Qs23: Episode 81 - No Politics - My plan was foiled!

Gah, I was hoping Dave wasn't going to notice that I left politics out of the podcast. I was so happy when nothing was said before, during and after the recording. Then I go to post the podcast, and lo and behold... I see Dave's name for the podcast.

Episode 81 - No Politics

It's the day before the 2008 US Election, and we make NO MENTION of it here! Come & give a listen for an escape from the petty bickering of two politicians and instead get the petty bickering of Andy & Dave

Qs23: Episode 80 - Where's Andy Looking - Does it really matter?

Ok, it's true. I was talking to the items on the bookshelf to my left at that moment of the podcast. So?

Episode 80 - Where's Andy Looking

No, it's not "Where's Waldo", although he does make a return appearance. Andy and Dave bring you back to your regularly scheduled slightly more predictable podcast, discussing topics such as Whitespace, Hacktivists, and Games.

Qs23: Episode 79 - Computer Maintenance - You can trust me...

You know I can keep secrets... Would I ever lie to you?

LThanda: Episode 79 - Computer Maintenance - We do

That would be telling...

Qs23: Episode 79 - Computer Maintenance - We Do?

What features in the works?

LThanda: Episode 79 - Computer Maintenance - What he might not realize

No fears my readers. Just because there's an absence of orange text (specifically, #EE6600) does not mean that I am no longer around. Yes, Andy now gets to write the first posts. I can still beat him to it with a little coding trickery though. It's weird having the responsibilities shifting around over here, but this way we can get a new recording out that much sooner. Perhaps some of you remember the olden days of "Dave's had the mp3 for over a week but hasn't posted it." Well, no...

Qs23: Episode 79 - Computer Maintenance - Ya know what?

I just realized that since I'm posting the podcasts now, I get to put the stuff in this box. So... here's that stuff. This podcast is a special one, since we don't talk about the current news. We took some time and basically put metaphorical pen to paper on what Dave and myself do every time we get a new computer. Hopefully it helps. We'll be back to our regularly scheduled program next week... and also don't forget about the contest.

Episode 79 - Computer Maintenance

At the end of Episode 78, Andy and I talked a bit about what makes a computer a computer. We also discussed the fact that he recently reformatted his computer and that my laptop was (again) on the fritz. So we decided that we would do a special episode, reviewing and giving thoughts on some specialized programs for Maintenance and Recovery. These are programs that Andy or myself have used at some point, and many are programs that we still use today.

Qs23: Episode 78 - Wireless Cats - The Contest

Ok, here's how it works. This week I editing the podcast twice. Once was just for time and the other was with my full magic bag of tricks. And when I made the final mp3, I cut between the two of them at random points in the podcast. The goal of the contest is to find all of those cuts. just keep a small piece of paper handy when you listen and if you hear the audio change, just write down the time and/or what was said. And if you could, give me your opinion on if the change is for the bette...

Qs23: Episode 78 - Wireless Cats - Only The Shadow Knows...

This is what Dave wanted to say... We're trying to get back on a regular schedule, but we can't promise anything. We've got some good topics in this episode, such as Quantum Mechanics, Internet Connection Maintenance Programs, and What makes a computer a computer? What I want to say is that we may or may not have talked about quantum cats... And that there is a contest going on with this podcast. So check below for what it is...

Qs23: Episode 77 - Some Title Here -

LThanda: Episode 77 - Some Title Here - And the proof is here!

I knew I could still be useful around here. One of the items that has been on the request forum for a while was a faster way to jump between episode pages. Well, I have finally managed to eek out the bit of code that will handle this request. If you look off to the right, in the happy side-bar, there is now no longer a "Last 3 Episodes" section, but rather a "List of Episodes" section with a selection menu. Select the appropriate episode and hit "Go!" to be taken directly to that Episod...

LThanda: Episode 77 - Some Title Here - Still needs me

Evidently I AM still needed to think up title names though...

Episode 78 - Wireless Cats

We're trying to get back on a regular schedule, but we can't promise anything. We've got some good topics in this episode, such as Quantum Mechanics, Internet Connection Maintenance Programs, and What makes a computer a computer?

Qs23: Episode 77 - Some Title Here - Don't Need You?

Um... I would like to point out that Dave was the one who was able to program our site enough so that I am able to post the podcast.

LThanda: Episode 77 - Some Title Here - Huzzah for Andy

I would just like to congratulate Andy on his new-found ability to post the podcasts. What this means though, is that he really doesn't need me for anything anymore. Scary thoughts...

Qs23: Episode 77 - Some Title Here - Wait, does this button post the episode?

Hey, sorry for the delay, Dave and I tried some new things with Skype... and it hated us for them. I took some liberty in how bad it sounded, but that's me trying to have some fun.

Qs23: Episode 76 - Fishbowl - Don't mind this...

I just messed up the order of something.

Episode 77 - Some Title Here

We try to add video to skype... and it doesn't like us for it.

LThanda: Episode 76 - Fishbowl - The Next Step

Hey all, I just wanted to let you know that Andy and I have been talking and we are thinking of setting up some sort of video streaming, using a service like ustream or stickam. If we decide to do this, (and to make it public,) I'll try to make a post here with our expected recording time so you can all sit in with us.

Qs23: Episode 76 - Fishbowl - I'm sorry...

That I didn't catch Dave's crazy audio. I was only listening to him over my headset's speaker so that it wouldn't be picked up by my mic. I have no clue why it sounded like it did, but I did what I could do with it.

LThanda: Episode 76 - Fishbowl - Dave's Mic

We're really not sure at all what happened. We have recorded on Skype several times now, and we usually don't run into a problem as bad as this one. No huge news post today though, other than the reminder for you all to sign up for the forums, and a request for you to leave comments for us on iTunes. Or perhaps you would just like to Digg us?

Episode 76 - Fishbowl

We're not quite sure what happened with Dave's mic to cause him to sound like he's in a fishbowl. We're going to attempt to fix it for the next one, promise!

LThanda: Episode 75 - Paradise - The Trifecta

In case you didn't subscribe to the Epic Default Podcast and the Leetbix Podcast, like you were supposed to, Episode 74 is complete! Part 1 is on our site, Part 2 is on Epic Default, and Part 3 is on Leetbix. Now, if you would kindly go and just subscribe to their feeds, then you'll never miss an episode again. Hopefully...

LThanda: Episode 75 - Paradise - Retro Gaming

And here we go again. Hopefully this marks the resumption of our weekly schedule. I guess you can expect this annual break in early September. So, we bring you Episode 75 - Paradise Someone has posted "high quality" mp3s of Mega Man 9's music discs. Listening to the old (emulated) NES soundboard chipset produced music brings both nostalgia and questions to my mind. This is one of the, if not the absolute, first mainstream games to make this stylistic choice; that is, choosing to use an...

Episode 75 - Paradise

It feels good to be back! Andy and I are pleased to present you our first post-PAX 08 episode.

LThanda: Episode 74 - PAX 08 Special - Part 1/3 - Forgot

There's something I forgot to mention that I wanted to. Both Epic Default and Leetbix have their own RSS feeds, similar to our own. I thought I'd list them both here and encourage you all to subscribe to them. They're both pretty good, I've enjoyed listening to both. Epic Default is still under construction, and with Ike having just passed through them, it might be "under construction" for a little bit. Leetbix's, however, is right here Don't forget to leave comments on their iTu...

Qs23: Episode 74 - PAX 08 Special - Part 1/3 - Finally!

Wow, it's finally here! If you're looking for part 2, you might have to wait a bit. Epic Default is based out of Houston, TX... right where the eye of hurricane Ike passed. So it might be a bit before part 2 comes online. But, if you want to find part 3, leetbix is hosting that part right here.

LThanda: Episode 74 - PAX 08 Special - Part 1/3 - Impatient

Ok, I'm tired of waiting. Here it is all, the promised PAX episode. We did something very special for this one, we teamed up with members from two other podcasts: Leetbix and Epic Default. Even stranger, we did a THREE HOUR LONG recording session. We were all absolutely exhausted having been up the entire day for the expo, so you could've dropped a hat & we'd all be on the floor laughing. Anyways, this is part 1. Parts 2 and 3 will be hosted on the Epic Default and Leetbix websites, respec...

LThanda: Episode 73 - Ridiculous - RE: RE: Our Absence

It is true, I've had the files for the next episode for a few days. But due to coordination reasons, I haven't opened them up yet. You'll all find out soon enough, we just ask that you be patient with us. As usual.