Dylan's lectionary blog

The Down Side of Podcasting

[Edit 11-22-2005: The good folks at TypePad support have suggested something that I think might solve the bandwidth problem with podcasting! It's Coral, which re-routes things across the Internet, effectively turning normal web-surfing into peer-to-peer file sharing, a la Kazaa or Gnutella, only without the websurfer seeing any difference. So let me know if *you* notice a difference, and of course, I'd still love to hear your feedback about the podcasts in general.]

Dear All,

I launched a grand experiment this month: my very first “podcasts,” MP3 files of me reading entries (with a little adaptation or ad-libbing at points) for those who'd like to listen to these entries on an iPod or somesuch on the way in to work, while washing the dishes, and so on. I received a number of emails from folks expressing appreciation for this, and I intend to continue it as long as it proves practical and people find it helpful and/or enjoyable.

I've discovered one down side, though, to podcasting: bandwidth. My web host is projecting, on the basis of what I've used so far this month, that I'll use over 98% of my monthly allowance, and I haven't posted the podcast for the first Sunday in Advent yet (I plan to post it tomorrow —Tuesday — morning). If I go over my allowed bandwidth, I'll get charged extra (all the info I've got at the moment on how much extra is that I should contact a “support representative” to inquire about bandwidth rates if I go over what's allowed with my account).

So please do provide feedback as to how much you like this new feature, and if it's something that adds substantial value to the site for you, and especially if you haven't done so already, please consider donating to support it. If podcasting isn't a great boon to you, that's good to know too. And please know that I deeply appreciate those of you who support me with prayers or a kind email too. Thanks for coming by, for your feedback, and for all the ways you support SarahLaughed.net. I launched the lectionary blog with reflections on the readings for the first Sunday of Advent in 2003. It's been a fun two years of blogging the lectionary thus far, and I'm looking forward to journeying through the coming year with y'all!

Blessings,

Dylan

The Down Side of Podcasting

[Edit 11-22-2005: The good folks at TypePad support have suggested something that I think might solve the bandwidth problem with podcasting! It's Coral, which re-routes things across the Internet, effectively turning normal web-surfing into peer-to-peer file sharing, a la Kazaa or Gnutella, only without the websurfer seeing any difference. So let me know if *you* notice a difference, and of course, I'd still love to hear your feedback about the podcasts in general.]

Dear All,

I launched a grand experiment this month: my very first “podcasts,” MP3 files of me reading entries (with a little adaptation or ad-libbing at points) for those who'd like to listen to these entries on an iPod or somesuch on the way in to work, while washing the dishes, and so on. I received a number of emails from folks expressing appreciation for this, and I intend to continue it as long as it proves practical and people find it helpful and/or enjoyable.

I've discovered one down side, though, to podcasting: bandwidth. My web host is projecting, on the basis of what I've used so far this month, that I'll use over 98% of my monthly allowance, and I haven't posted the podcast for the first Sunday in Advent yet (I plan to post it tomorrow —Tuesday — morning). If I go over my allowed bandwidth, I'll get charged extra (all the info I've got at the moment on how much extra is that I should contact a “support representative” to inquire about bandwidth rates if I go over what's allowed with my account).

So please do provide feedback as to how much you like this new feature, and if it's something that adds substantial value to the site for you, and especially if you haven't done so already, please consider donating to support it. If podcasting isn't a great boon to you, that's good to know too. And please know that I deeply appreciate those of you who support me with prayers or a kind email too. Thanks for coming by, for your feedback, and for all the ways you support SarahLaughed.net. I launched the lectionary blog with reflections on the readings for the first Sunday of Advent in 2003. It's been a fun two years of blogging the lectionary thus far, and I'm looking forward to journeying through the coming year with y'all!

Blessings,

Dylan

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The Down Side of Podcasting

[Edit 11-22-2005: The good folks at TypePad support have suggested something that I think might solve the bandwidth problem with podcasting! It's Coral, which re-routes things across the Internet, effectively turning normal web-surfing into peer-to-peer file sharing, a la Kazaa or Gnutella, only without the websurfer seeing any difference. So let me know if *you* notice a difference, and of course, I'd still love to hear your feedback about the podcasts in general.]

Dear All,

I launched a grand experiment this month: my very first “podcasts,” MP3 files of me reading entries (with a little adaptation or ad-libbing at points) for those who'd like to listen to these entries on an iPod or somesuch on the way in to work, while washing the dishes, and so on. I received a number of emails from folks expressing appreciation for this, and I intend to continue it as long as it proves practical and people find it helpful and/or enjoyable.

I've discovered one down side, though, to podcasting: bandwidth. My web host is projecting, on the basis of what I've used so far this month, that I'll use over 98% of my monthly allowance, and I haven't posted the podcast for the first Sunday in Advent yet (I plan to post it tomorrow —Tuesday — morning). If I go over my allowed bandwidth, I'll get charged extra (all the info I've got at the moment on how much extra is that I should contact a “support representative” to inquire about bandwidth rates if I go over what's allowed with my account).

So please do provide feedback as to how much you like this new feature, and if it's something that adds substantial value to the site for you, and especially if you haven't done so already, please consider donating to support it. If podcasting isn't a great boon to you, that's good to know too. And please know that I deeply appreciate those of you who support me with prayers or a kind email too. Thanks for coming by, for your feedback, and for all the ways you support SarahLaughed.net. I launched the lectionary blog with reflections on the readings for the first Sunday of Advent in 2003. It's been a fun two years of blogging the lectionary thus far, and I'm looking forward to journeying through the coming year with y'all!

Blessings,

Dylan