MAKE Magazine: Podcasting

Tinkering School on NPR!

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 17:12:13 -0800

NPR's All Things Considered had a great piece on Tinkering School! You can listen online here.

Software engineer Gever Tulley felt that his friends who were parents were overprotective of their children. So he started the Tinkering School, a summer camp that encourages kids to play with fire, throw spears and take risks.

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Bre on the NYTimes Tech Talk Podcast

Sat, 03 Nov 2007 16:28:54 -0800

This last week I was interviewed and chatted about making things on the NY Times Tech Talk podcast. - Link

Sharing lists of podcasts for the iPhone, iPod, iTunes... OPML, .pcasts and more...

Sun, 22 Jul 2007 01:06:39 -0800

Here's a quickie how-to on using and sharing "lists" of podcast subscriptions with iTunes - if you like science and news programs you might like this - Link.

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Scientific American "60 Second Science" now has PDFs

Thu, 21 Jun 2007 10:00:50 -0800

I listen to a couple dozen or so audio podcasts each week, mostly science shows (passes times when running & commuting) - a day ago I noticed that Scientific American adding PDFs in their feed. This is good news, we started doing this about 2 years ago, it's been fantastic for our readers and each month more and more publications / media are experimenting... pictured here a s screenshot of the PDF in iTunes... Link to the podcast, subscribe!

If you're looking for more PDFs in iTunes, check our "The complete guide to PDFs in iTunes" - Link.

REMINDER: Podcast in a box! - Install Fest May 2007

Sat, 05 May 2007 00:00:03 -0800

REMIDNER: Podcast in box is coming, this weekend! Chris writes --

Box Populi has come up with a free Linux installer CD that turns old footrest PCs into simple, automated podcasting devices. Operation is super simple: plug in a USB key, pontificate to heart's delight, and unplug the key to publish out to your listeners. The device can be configured and operated with any browser. The simplicity allows anyone to podcast; luddite college professors who have never heard of RSS, pastors spreading the digital gospel of peace and love, and college radio stations intent on taking down Clear Channel.

Box Populi hosts "install-fests" to showcase the installation process. The next install-fest is in Portland, OR on the 5th of May: click for more information and to RSVP, and then get ready to put that old tower to use. "

Install Fest May 2007 - Link.

Pictured here - Customized Box Populi "Podcast in a Box" on a recycled PC, created by Tables Turned for the Portland Radio Authority.

Podcast in a box! - Install Fest May 2007

Tue, 01 May 2007 13:00:12 -0800

Podcast in box is coming, this weekend! Chris writes --

Box Populi has come up with a free Linux installer CD that turns old footrest PCs into simple, automated podcasting devices. Operation is super simple: plug in a USB key, pontificate to heart's delight, and unplug the key to publish out to your listeners. The device can be configured and operated with any browser. The simplicity allows anyone to podcast; luddite college professors who have never heard of RSS, pastors spreading the digital gospel of peace and love, and college radio stations intent on taking down Clear Channel.

Box Populi hosts "install-fests" to showcase the installation process. The next install-fest is in Portland, OR on the 5th of May: click for more information and to RSVP, and then get ready to put that old tower to use. "

Install Fest May 2007 - Link.

Pictured here - Customized Box Populi "Podcast in a Box" on a recycled PC, created by Tables Turned for the Portland Radio Authority.

Make: Podcast is optimized for Apple TV

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 21:57:28 -0800

The Make: Video Podcast is optimized for AppleTV. You can subscribe and watch the standard mp4 or mov at 640x360 or click on the hd version which is set up to look awesome in hd. I shoot in hdv so it's not up-res-ing. All that detail is there to start with! If you don't have an AppleTV or an HDTV to enjoy the resolution, you can watch it in hd on your computer. Link

MAKE Magazine podcast on DIGG

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 11:03:29 -0800

DIGG just added a whole bunch of new features, including a new podcast section, the MAKE podcast is now listed with our past episodes so check it out and DIGG away... - Link. Nice work Kevin and gang!

HOW TO - Podcasting for educators

Fri, 08 Dec 2006 10:47:31 -0800

Steve writes in -

I am a high school teacher considering making an application for a technology $1,500 grant. I have this crazy idea that since kids are constantly on their iPods, etc. the best way we could reach them is with pod casting Everyday we just put the assignments, helps, homework. Etc. on the podcast and students should have fewer excuses about why they did not get their homework in on time. I'm not sure how to go about setting up podcasting and what equipment I will need... I would appreciate any directions you may be able to given me.

Here are some resources, links and ideas to check out Steve, Makers post in the comments too...

Bre (former school teacher, now MAKE media) says - I did this with http://room132.com. For me, it let me showcase their work to a wider audience and it let parents see their children's work. It's a lot of fun too! Once a week works well.

In MAKE 02 we go over the basics - Podcasting 101. Produce and syndicate audio interviews you record online, on the phone, and on the road. MAKE 02 - Page 86. Subscribers--read this article now in your digital edition. or download the PDF. The article is over a year old, but for the most part it has a lot of what you need to get started.

Dr. Carlson posted up a great presentation on using podcasts to educate, definitely read this - Link.

Examples and more:

Dr. Carlson's Science Theater - downloadable science ... Matt is a High School Chemistry and Physics teacher in Lafayette, IN - he makes these great video podcasts for his students / anyone who wants to view them of topics include: Thermodynamics and Temperature, Newton's Third Law, Freezing by Boiling and more.. - Link.
UVA Virtual Lab podcasts from Professor John C. Bean from The University of Virginia Virtual Lab - Link.
Free downloads at the Stanford version of iTunes - Link.
iTunes U from Apple - Link.

You can also try ODEO - it's browser based and can do most of the recording / distribution in one spot.

Last up, we send out PDFs on our RSS 2.0/iTunes feed - that's another way you could send out information, but for now it would need to be read on a PC/Mac and not an iPod.

Weekend Projects in itunes - Make an LED Pumpkin

Sun, 22 Oct 2006 15:31:28 -0800

You still have over a week to make an LED pumpkin. Go check out the Weekend Projects Podcast: Make A Programmable LED Pumpkin and then download the pdf instructions and you're good to go. To make it easy, subscribe in itunes and have the video and the pdf instructions downloaded automatically for you!]]> Read more | Permalink | Comments | Read more articles in DIY Projects | Digg this!

Lemelson Center: Video & Audio

Wed, 04 Oct 2006 07:11:00 -0800

The Lemelson Center has a great video and audio podcast to check out, I've watched a few of these and they're all great...

Chuck Hoberman's unfolding world - Chuck Hoberman, artist and engineer, discusses his innovative unfolding structures.
Tom Newby makes the Muppets move - Tom Newby explains how he brought Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and countless other Muppets to life with his innovations in animatronics.
Robert Jarvik mends broken hearts - Artificial heart pioneer Robert Jarvik talks about his career helping those with failing hearts.

Thanks Saul! - Link.]]> Read more | Permalink | Comments | Read more articles in Podcasting | Digg this!

DIY desktop microphone stand

Sun, 13 Aug 2006 08:17:34 -0800

MAKE Flickr photo pool member Nicrosin writes - "Quick and dirty desktop microphone stand from a metal clothes hanger. Just take a metal hanger, bend it in half a little, then bend the hook down and adjust as necessary. It's pretty stable, being what it is." - Link.

Broadcast your podcast

Sat, 20 May 2006 12:57:35 -0800

Broadcast your podcast shows you how to make your own FM transmitter to broadcast your own music / audio show - "BYP offers podcasters the chance to transmit their podcasts on FM. BYP units are handmade FM transmitters made by BYP following the circuit design of micro radio pioneer Tetsuo Kogawa. By connecting a BYP unit to your computer or mp3 player podcasts can be transmitted on FM to your neighbourhood." - Link & how to build your own.

Now Hear This - Popular Science podcast

Wed, 17 May 2006 06:14:43 -0800

Popular Science has a new podcast you can download / get via iTunes, the first episode is about project MyLifeBits "In the future, will everyone have photographic memories? Gordon Bell discusses his quest to digitally capture all the events of his life for a project called MyLifeBits. He predicts that advances in miniaturization and data storage will soon allow us all to have total recall." - Link.

HOW TO - Make a microphone blimp

Wed, 10 May 2006 15:53:50 -0800

Gezortenplotz writes - "Wind across a microphone causes distortion and unwanted noise for videographers and nature recorders while taping outside. The purpose of the microphone 'blimp' is to attenuate the wind noise without interfering with the desired sound. Blimps are expensive. This project came in under $40. Mics are interchangeable in this blimp [if the mic's diameter will fit inside]. - Link.

Related:

HOW TO - Make a DIY mic windscreen (Zeppelin) on the cheap - Link.
Tons of microphone projects - Link.

Build an I-mic

Tue, 18 Apr 2006 21:40:46 -0800

Michael writes - "I remember building this impressive microphone myself a few years back. A great low-cost harmonica microphone built from secondhand stuff anyone can find in their local supermarket plus a few components that can be found in any electronics shop. At the worst the parts should cost around $8." - Link.

HOW TO - CD quality field recording rig

Sat, 08 Apr 2006 17:05:12 -0800

Atman writes - "...how to assemble a field recording system that is: battery powered, capable of six hours continuous record without recharge (and much more from the wall), CD quality (44.1 kHz 16 bit stereo), less than U$1000, and capable of being concealed in a handbag, backpack or jacket." - Link.

HOW TO - Make a homemade pop filter

Sun, 02 Apr 2006 07:47:21 -0800

MAKE Flickr photo pool member Ihorner made a pop filter for audio recording, he writes - "I put this together from garden supports, and support hose. Total cost, $2.00 and I have enough material left over for 2 more. " - Link.

Related:
HOW TO Make Your Own $6 Microphone Pop-Filter - Link.

HOW TO - Make a DIY mic windscreen (Zeppelin) on the cheap

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 10:55:20 -0800

At a recent conference I met Joel Greenberg and saw that he made a great homemade windscreen, I asked him to cook up a how to, and he did! - this fuzzy project can cut wind noise for a fraction of the price of professional models. - Link.

Send us an ODEO (audio message)

Tue, 21 Mar 2006 15:17:00 -0800

Rip, mix, burn - your phone calls

Mon, 27 Feb 2006 06:36:35 -0800

$900 is crazy expensive, but this is a really neat idea - "The FeaturePhone 175 can be used as an ordinary recorder at any time. It can be used as a dictating device and to record meetings by using the internal microphone, but it can also be connected to a special conference microphone, available as an option, or for that matter to any other microphone or audio source...Think of a FeaturePhone 175 CD as a database. Both the actual telephone and your PC can search the CD quickly using a range of criteria such as telephone number, date, time and duration of a call." You can also encrypt the phone call recordings - [via] Link.]]> Read more | Permalink | Comments | Read more articles in Gadgets | Digg this!

Scientific American Magazine podcast

Mon, 13 Feb 2006 00:45:15 -0800

"In this episode, Scientific American editor-in-chief John Rennie reflects on the Korean stem cell debacle; the National Inventors Hall of Fame announces this year's inductees; and evolution defender Eugenie Scott discusses the importance of the decision in the recent Dover evolution trial. Also: hear outtakes from the CSI show you're never going to see on TV." [via] Link.]]> Read more | Permalink | Comments | Read more articles in MAKE Playlist | Digg this!

HOW TO - Make a Stereo Miniature Microphone and Battery Module...

Mon, 30 Jan 2006 06:07:19 -0800

"How to build a high quality stereo / binaural miniature microphone Required parts: - 2 omnidirectional miniature electret microphone capsules (get the best ones you can find / afford - your selection will have a major influence on the sound quality) - 3.5 mm stereo connector with cable, preferrably shielded - a few inches of heat shrinkable tubing, slightly larger diameter than the capsules" Link.]]> Read more | Permalink | Comments | Read more articles in DIY Projects | Digg this!

HOW TO - Simple Microphone Preamplifier

Mon, 16 Jan 2006 01:41:35 -0800

"This is a simple microphone preamplifier circuit which you can use between your microphone and stereo amplifier. This circuit amplifier microphone suitable for use with normal home stereo amplifier line/CD/aux/tape inputs. This microphone preamplifier can take both dynamic and electret microphone inputs (preamplifier provides power foe electret microphone elements). The idea of this circuit is to keep the design as simple as possible to be easy to build. That was my goal when I needed a simple external microphone preamplifier for my mixer. The performance of the circuit is nothing superior but can be used with many not so serious projects." Link.]]> Read more | Permalink | Comments | Read more articles in DIY Projects | Digg this!

DIY Microphone Projects

Sun, 15 Jan 2006 09:00:44 -0800

"This site features projects and circuits for building stereo microphones from low-cost Panasonic electret microphone capsules. Included are Mid-Side, XY, and Blumlein microphone setups. In addition, there are interesting related circuits and links to sites with microphone information and parts sources." Link.]]> Read more | Permalink | Comments | Read more articles in Altoids and tin cases | Digg this!

SploitCast - Podcast about security...

Wed, 11 Jan 2006 02:15:34 -0800

"Welcome to SploitCast, the podcast for hackers, geeks, and the security paranoid. We are a group of students and IT professionals that have decided to start a downloadable talk show. SploitCast will discuss a wide variety of topics; these include, but are not limited to, new vulnerabilities, exploit code, security and technology news, and possibly even cute little bunny rabbits (but don't hold your breath). The SploitCast crew will also be conducting interviews and round table discussions with other members of the security industry." [via] Link.]]> Read more | Permalink | Comments | Read more articles in Podcasting | Digg this!

This Day in Apple History!

Sun, 01 Jan 2006 15:39:51 -0800

email of what happened in Apple history that day and also a daily podcast of "This Day in Apple History" (Click here to subscribe with iTunes). Link. They're giving away prizes too, a custom-engraved brand-new white 60GB 5G iPod engraved with the original Apple logo, an Apple Newton and an Apple II.. The iPod will be laser etched by MAKE magazine at Squid Labs.]]> Read more | Permalink | Comments | Read more articles in Announcements | Digg this!

DVD to iPod - Convert, the easy way (Mac)

Sun, 25 Dec 2005 13:31:01 -0800

"HandBrake Lite is a horribly-mangled abomination of HandBrake, jettisoning its non-crucial features with the one-track goal of creating iPod-sized movies from DVDs. You only really need to click two buttons to rip a DVD for iPod. It's as easy as that. Less stuff to read, and fewer confusing words. All videos are automatically resized to 320px wide. Widescreen movies are properly cropped before conversion. Smaller interface, easier to stash away on your screen somewhere." Link.]]> Read more | Permalink | Comments | Read more articles in iPod | Digg this!

REAPER - Rapid Environment for Audio Prototyping

Sat, 24 Dec 2005 09:02:49 -0800

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Turn a RSS feed into a audio with Feed2Podcast

Tue, 13 Dec 2005 14:55:43 -0800

Pirateweather writes about a new service called Feed2Podcast that will turn your RSS feed (or any RSS feed) into a audio player so you can listen to the feed "They/we use new text to speech engine and your rss feed and turn your blog into a podcast instantly" It's a pretty good text to speech engine - here's what it sounds like with their preview audio player, click here to listen. Neat!]]> Read more | Permalink | Comments | Read more articles in iPod | Digg this!