A few weeks ago I installed Miro, the free TV and video player for multiple platforms. The content available is a mix of TV show segments and specialist video podcasts (or ‘vodcasts’). A few days ago I subscribed to Planet Nerd and I think it’s fantastic.
The show will not be news to any regular watchers of Melbourne’s community TV station, channel 31, as it is broadcast free-to-air. But Planet Nerd deservedly has an international audience via it’s Internet presence.
Episode 8 contains an interview with David Shea regarding that most haunting of childhood TV memories, the Dr Who theme music. (I’d love to know which cafe the interview was recorded in as the espresso machine in background looks devastatingly professional). This interview has broadened my expectations of what community television can and should deliver.
A musical interlude then explores what it takes to be Dr Who’s assistant. The episode concludes with a dark Harry Potter conspiracy that exposes corrupt, confunded officials in local and state government.
It’s a spine-breaking chortle-fest from start to finish. I recommend Planet Nerd to all fellow geeks, especially Gen-X’ers.
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5 August 2007 at 7:56 am
tiiz
Hi,
I’d be interested to know if you’ve tried Joost and what the difference is. I briefly tried Joost and found that there wasn’t enough variety (its shows) at this point in its beta testing. Any thoughts?
5 August 2007 at 6:46 pm
Dan Walmsley
Hey man,
Thanks for the kind words. For your information, the coffee machine is in Gypsy Bar on Brunswick St, Fitzroy
Also, in case you’re interested, the multitalented Mr Shea hosts
Cheers,
Dan
5 August 2007 at 6:47 pm
Dan Walmsley
Whoops, accidentally submitted. I was going to say, the multitalented Mr Shea hosts a night called “Free Range Ideas” at Bebida restaurant at 325 Smith St, Collingwood, on Wednesday nights from 7pm. It’s a discussion group talking about… well, everything that’s important to whoever is there. I’m going for the first time this Wednesday and taking a camera too…
Cheers,
Dan
5 August 2007 at 6:55 pm
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15 August 2007 at 5:10 pm
Jem
@tiiz, Thanks for your comment. I haven’t tried Joost. It’s not open source, so I wouldn’t be interested whilst there’s a free alternative.