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Podcast Recording Snafu

Podcast Update
I bought a Sony Minidisc recorder to use with the Haven Nation podcast. I got a chance to test it out in the field yesterday, when I interviewed a writer.

We initially went to a busy coffee shop to record, but I was concerned about the level of ambient noise. We retired to a nearby park. The interview was a smash hit, with every question yielding a deep and insightful answer. But after about a half hour of questions, I realized to my horror, that I hadn’t turned the microphone on. 30 minutes of silence does not a podcast make.

We tried the interview again, but since all my questions had already been asked and answered, it felt very stiff and contrived. Not good for a podcast. We’re going to try recording again later, after we’ve had about a week to forget what the heck we talked about.