Tagged! The PAB 2007 Meme

OK… First, if you don’t know what PAB is, and why I’m excited about it, firt click on this: Podcasters Across Borders. And then try to figure out why a guy living in Kingston working in this space WOULDN’T be excited about it.
This is the first of a likely large number of PAB2007 posts. Buckle [...]

OK… First, if you don’t know what PAB is, and why I’m excited about it, firt click on this: Podcasters Across Borders. And then try to figure out why a guy living in Kingston working in this space WOULDN’T be excited about it.

This is the first of a likely large number of PAB2007 posts. Buckle up.

So Bob and Mark have tagged all of the listeners of the Canadian Podcast Buffet who are attending PAB with the meme. And apparently Chris Penn has done the same for all attendees. So I guess I’ve been hit twice. In any case, here we go:

Why are you coming to PAB?
The PEOPLE! And the learning, I guess. And the much lower travel costs then any other new meda event I’ve been to (Hoorah Bike!)
A little homework now: Which PAB registrants would you like to meet? Why?
As many as I can?Does that count as an answer? Or is that cheating?

Who is your “dream interview” for your podcast? Why?
I don’t really host a podcast. Yet. I’ve got one in planning. Involving toothbrushes. And you’re all getting emails for interviews when it happens. Ha.

Who would you like to interview at Podcasters Across Borders?
See above. Next year though - EVERYONE. It’s all about mass production.

What is your, “Can’t miss it” session at Podcasters Across Borders?
Well, Maffin’s Idea To Air is pre-kickoff so I don’t think it counts. I really like the social side of these events though… So I’m excited about the cruise.

What is your favorite podcast?
Wow. Pass. Too many good ones on my list.

What is your favorite web resource?
Netvibes. And Google. But Netvibes more. I’d whither and die if I lost it. (Well, and the OPML backup)

Who is your favorite podsafe musician? (eg. Sean McGaughey).
I don’t know. I have a wide range of podsafe stuff that I listen to a lot. Being that I don’t host any shows, I just enjoy listening to music and often forget who’s podsafe and who’s not.

Ginger or Maryanne?
Thurston. Because Magoo was awesome.

Bob, Mark, or Tod?
Bruce

PAB starts THIS FRIDAY (Two days from now) in Downtown Kingston. I believe there’s still a few seats left, so hurry in if you haven’t registered yet. Tell them Tommy sent you.

Coming to Kingston? What PABers need to know.

Podcasters Across Borders is a three-day podcasting and new media conference happening right here in Kingston on June 22nd, 23rd and 24th, 2007. I’ll be there, with 159+ other people, talking tech and new media and having a blast.
The guys over there made a post on the blog with an advance welcome to Kingston, and [...]

Podcasters Across Borders is a three-day podcasting and new media conference happening right here in Kingston on June 22nd, 23rd and 24th, 2007. I’ll be there, with 159+ other people, talking tech and new media and having a blast.

The guys over there made a post on the blog with an advance welcome to Kingston, and I thought I’d throw a few things on to it. Here a few things you need to know when coming into Kingston for the weekend:

1. You’ll be in the downtown waterfront during our First Capital Days celebration. Known to very few, Kingston was, very briefly, the first capital of this awesome country and we celebrate it for two weeks every year. Find out more at http://www.firstcapitaldays.ca
2. History buffs take note! Being that the conference is happening downtown,in the heart of the city, there are lots of things to see and do. Within a 5 minute walk of the hotel is city all and the tourist information centre (Originally our train station). City hall gives guided tours all day and a 1hr tour trolley (Think Mr Roger’s Trolley) leaves from the information centre every hour.
3. There is GREAT food in the downtown area. If you’re confused and want somethign to eat - ask! There are restaurants specializing in pizza, fajitas and Italian near by, and countless restaurants whose menus span the food groups. All in a 10 minute walk.
4. ALL FIVE banks are within a few blocks, though some are farther then others. The Holiday Inn has a generic bank machine in the lobby. Being a happy little PAB attendee though, I only give directions to the TD Canada Trust.
5. Want proof you were here? The information centre has a bunch, and S&R (One of Canada’s oldest department stores, on the opposite corner of the Merchant) has some too.
6. Kingston is the ‘Limestone City’ and as soon as you look around, you’ll see why. If you get a break and wander the downtown, be sure to note the number of buildings that use limestone as part of the building. Count them I dare you.
7. Leaving the downtown area? Cab it. Kingston’s awesome city… But the transit sucks. At best. It’s less of a headache … and WAY faster.

Any other Kingstonians reading this and want to add? How about PABers? Any specific questions you want addressed before your arrival? Anyone need a map?

Recently Interviewed

For those of you who missed it, I was recently featured on Mitch Joel’s Six Pixels of Separation podcast following an interview I gave while Mitch dropped by the downtown Kingston area for a night.
The story behind it can be heard in the show, but I’ll sum it up briefly here. While checking my Twitter [...]

For those of you who missed it, I was recently featured on Mitch Joel’s Six Pixels of Separation podcast following an interview I gave while Mitch dropped by the downtown Kingston area for a night.

The story behind it can be heard in the show, but I’ll sum it up briefly here. While checking my Twitter feed, I spotted a post from Mitch mentioning he was coming into town and wondering if anyone wanted to meet up. Never one to turn down a chance to geek out and talk new media, I instantly replied to him by email and promptly arranged to meet him at his hotel. We spoke at Tim Horton’s and had a very Canadian chat. We also spoke about Podcasters Across Borders (Which you’ll hear more about from me) and had a great time.

Have a listen, and let me know what you think! I’m always looking for feedback.