I learned the hard way that gaining numbers of downloads on a podcast isn’t the right [read: correct] way of creating content for your audience.  I say your audience because there will be a certain number of people that will listen to and enjoy your rantings and ramblings.  You need to make that audience your own.  Jason knows that he can put people to sleep.  Jason knows that a lot of people won’t like his show or points of view… just look at the reviews on iTunes!

Give us a place to stand and we will move the Earth. ~Archimedes

A podcast is like a TV show.  Not everyone is willing to commit the time to watch/listen.  For some reason, people think that everyone will like their blog or podcast while TV shows are geared to a particular audience that likes a particular “thing.”  I do a certain type of show in a certain manner for a certain type of people.  If you don’t like that, I really don’t give a shit; shut up about it.

The whole point of this is to say that you will most likely not have an audience that numbers in the millions… or thousands.  Do what you like to do and what satisfys you!  Also remember that an audience of 50 reading a blog is more than would listen to you preach outside of city hall.  As far as I’m concerned, if I can help just one person, I have been a success.  Podcasting and blogging give us a place to stand from which we may be able to move the Earth.

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http://www.jasoncable.com/podcasts/com.jasoncable.podcast0158.mp3

Due to the fact that I cannot get married and the abundance of abstinence only education, I will never have sex and should just join the Jesuits and become a Roman Catholic priest.  That might work for some people, but not me!  This episode contains some of your feedback plus a “beginning sex” talk that most of us wish we had when we were much younger.  I’d love to hear your comments/questions/feedback!

http://www.jasoncable.com/podcasts/com.jasoncable.podcast0157.mp3

This one rambles a bit as life has been a little rough this past few months.  Sometimes you just need to get things off of your chest.  Also, my various work coming out experiences.

download Journal of a Contract Killer

http://www.jasoncable.com/podcasts/com.jasoncable.podcast0155.mp3

A story from an ex-Navy man and a bit on my thoughts about what happened in California with Prop. 8.

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Going Global PDF of PPT

What brought you to Social Media and what keeps you hanging around?

Well, I’ve told the story quiet a few times, but I got extremely angry about an article that appeared in The Advocate about 3 years ago.  I thought that this new type of broadcasting called podcasting was a great way to get my point out there.  150 episodes later, I still love to use it to let off some steam.

Which social networking tool gives you the shakes when it’s not updated or is experiencing down time? (Podcasts, Blogs, Micro-blogging, etc)

My podcast and blog CANNOT be down!  It drives me crazy if that happens.  Luckily, I have a great provider and a dedicated server that I maintain.  It costs $90/month, but is very worth it!  Twitter I don’t use for long stretches because their availability sucks and it pisses me off.

I do get frustrated when my favorite podcasts disappear or no longer create new content.  It makes me sad, so I understand your frustration some times.

What kind of insight could you offer to others on a topic at PCPGH3? If none, then what do you most want to hear more about?

First, I’d like to hear more about using social media to get me out of the house!  :-)  No, seriously, as anti-social as I tend to be, I would like to get out more and conduct interviews with people on the street, politicians, and visiting pseudo-celebrities.

I feel that I can offer some great insight on worldwide audiences, diversity in social media, how to present oneself vocally in a personal show, and on the technical ends.

P.S. The total download count for all shows combined has surpassed 250,000!