Russell Harrower

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npub15sldfw7fp38awgwthn5cd5nuvqchg49sjj7z3dwfvlwyjdl5xens0nsrp6

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russell_at_podcastindex.social@mostr.pub

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relay.mostr.pub

relay.nostr.band

relay.noswhere.com

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npub15sldfw7fp38awgwthn5cd5nuvqchg49sjj7z3dwfvlwyjdl5xens0nsrp6

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2024-09-20 13:35:12

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@npub1jtm…rxtn I remember there once was a device that would pick up internet radio stations, but I can't for the life of me remember what it was called.

2024-09-20 13:34:18

@npub1ln5…xyw6 out of interest how often does the podcast index site get updated?
As I see the github changed but the changes clearly are not automatic to the site?
I know with PodToo we have a daily cronjob that runs to check for a new git and then reloads it at midnight.

2024-09-20 00:27:37

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@npub1df6…ns3a let me ping getalby. I know e we can do custom send channels to help us send out. Not sure about received channels we have that open already through their default.

2024-09-19 16:37:19

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@npub10fp…qqev next I guess we need to figure out what PodRoll, and V4V is coming (we have spoken about that)

2024-09-16 06:21:17

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@npub1ln5…xyw6 just following this up, did you have any views on this? I have read your comment and also listened to your latest episode of the pod. Just wondering your thoughts about the video banner idea?

2024-09-15 06:17:25

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@npub1jtm…rxtn are you doing image resizing at upload or when user loads?
I have a simple script I can send you it’s for NodeJS though.

2024-09-12 01:03:53

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@npub1jtm…rxtn do you have a limiter on number of request per second?

2024-09-08 03:46:56

Does anyone have any suggestions for graphic designers? (@npub1df6…ns3a love all the Adam curry artwork who do you use?)

2024-09-06 12:58:44

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@npub1zyl…mw3t Awesome, I'll send you an email shortly :)

2024-09-06 11:10:17

@npub1zyl…mw3t hey mate, I know you’ve been busy but would love for your app to be part of the Podfund.
If you’re interested please just fill out the form here and I’ll reach out. It was featured on this weeks PodNews.
https://podtoo.com/podfund
Keep up the great work.

2024-09-06 05:29:35

Just made some server improvements as, MongoDB seems to randomly timeout, or disconnect if inactive in Deno.
Would love to know how others are keeping their MongoDB connection open in Deno. As we have had to put a watcher in, and run 3 instances of the application.
Which is not a bad thing at least if one goes down we have 3 more per server, and it will try and fix it self.

2024-09-05 12:56:41

@npub10fp…qqev I am shocked your only just following me lol :)

2024-09-04 12:19:07

Please if you have connections to a podcast 2.0 app developer working in the player space.
Please share this to them https://podnews.net/press-release/podtoo-podfund
Lets grow this wonderful community.

2024-09-04 04:28:19

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@npub1ckm…gutz this is going to turn into a mess.

2024-09-04 04:27:27

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@npub1ln5…xyw6 yes we are.

2024-09-02 13:54:07

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@npub1dzn…4dfn oh sugar. What was the idea do you recall? Would love to jump on a call with you and discuss this cool ideas. I get your very busy 😀

2024-09-02 13:48:07

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@npub1dzn…4dfn that loaded this page.
https://cdn.masto.host/podcastindexsocial/media_attachments/files/113/068/269/862/012/150/original/f2842a87f0ccef11.png

2024-09-02 13:40:23

@npub1dzn…4dfn dont know if you know but the link for this is not working.
In op3 GitHub you have the line
Support emerging methods for improving download computation quality such as ULIDs
With ULIDs linked to https://podcastlistening.com

2024-08-28 05:26:02

@npub1jtm…rxtn bigger question for you should RSS have a geo block feature?

2024-08-20 13:21:47

Have to be honest, todays been a really really tough emotional day. I’ve put on a smile, I’ve tried to help people out and tried to be happy that my partner and I are building a house.
But something doesn’t feel that great. Honestly can’t put my finger on it.
Anyway reminder to all men, if you’re having a bad day, talk to someone, and if you have no one. Drop me a dm I am always here.
Don’t checkout, don’t tap out. Acknowledge and thank it for keeping you real.

2024-08-18 07:40:20

The issue with every VAST provider I am currently dealing with, is they don’t show the CPM in the price field of the VAST. It should be a requirement, transparency is key if we want to provide podcasters and creators a more accurate and reliable income.
#VAST #Podcast #podcastAds

2024-08-16 02:12:06

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@npub1grx…uxfe love the last comment "On the internet people can send you messages all the time, even from people you don't want to hear from"
Yep, we haven't solved that for emails yet...

2024-08-15 12:29:41

So I am up late coding need some suggestions for podcasts about the podcast industry.
Already have Listened to:
- In & Around Podcasting
- Podcasting 2.0
- Podnews Weekly
Any other suggestions please.

2024-08-12 02:03:22

@npub1df6…ns3a why is their PEW sound in every recorded show I am listening to of Podcasting 2.0?
Its quite annoying - maybe i am the only one that can hear it?
Just puts me off when am deaf in my left ear so just harder to hear.
Great show
PEW PEW PEW!

2024-08-07 01:04:24

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@npub1anf…2trg Would that stop blubrry from transferring over to us though?

2024-08-07 00:29:48

Why does castfeed validator ask for itunes:summary for items when not even Apple uses it anymore.
https://www.castfeedvalidator.com/validate.php?url=https://feed.podtoo.com/distro/hNmGTyrI

2024-08-05 12:05:08

Just ended up blocking 2million IP addresses we noticed that AS24940 was using VLC to capture our radio stations streams creating fake listeners.
While our analytics system does exclude them, we don’t want people recording our radio streams.
And this hosting provider has been warned in the past with a number of emails from us asking them to block it or do something.
I feel it was a bit extreme but what else could I have done?

2024-07-30 03:05:26

Really nice to be nominated for 40 under 40. But am not paying close to $2,000 AUD.
I have no idea who nominated me but to whoever did that was really nice.
https://cdn.masto.host/podcastindexsocial/media_attachments/files/112/873/223/732/535/742/original/28411fb9e6f58904.png

2024-07-28 07:24:23

@npub1jtm…rxtn do you have a screengrab of the bCast closeure email? Happy to have your logo on top of it. We want to use it for asking people to come use PodToo.
Thought I would ask permission 😉plus give credit.

2024-07-28 07:24:23

2024-07-27 01:16:59

@npub1jtm…rxtn not sure if others are having an audio issue with this weeks PodNews weekly review. But audio cuts from 16:14 till 16:24 so roughly 10 seconds. On my Apple CarPlay.

2024-07-18 10:09:35

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@npub10fp…qqev maybe it wasn’t making money?

2024-07-15 11:19:25

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@npub1jtm…rxtn what’s indexNow?

2024-07-13 11:46:12

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@npub1dzn…4dfn no alert at all is still worse.
But both are not good.

2024-07-12 11:48:45

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@npub1jtm…rxtn oh that is super interesting, might have to build this feature into the podcast performance server since we already support AP. 🤔

2024-07-11 09:04:22

Would really love some tips on social media:
- planning
- tools you use
- how often to post and on which platforms
@npub1jtm…rxtn would be keen to know what tools you use to promote Podnews.

2024-07-08 12:03:28

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@npub10fp…qqev technically it’s the same thing if they are using the same layout. It’s just an internal thing. My question is of the mastodon will read there version or vice versa.

2024-07-08 11:54:57

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@npub1jtm…rxtn what email client are you using to manage your multiple accounts?

2024-07-08 11:40:27

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@npub10fp…qqev need more info sorry. Not following.

2024-07-04 02:46:53

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@npub1ln5…xyw6 We upgraded all our servers last week.
The key is to make sure you have a policy to upgrade + update regularly.

2024-07-04 01:47:11

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@npub1ln5…xyw6 please correct me if I am wrong a m3u8 won't work in Apple Podcast.

2024-07-02 14:50:26

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@npub1dzn…4dfn we do send the episode GUID with the request in the header. So it can be linked to the episode.

2024-07-02 14:45:18

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@npub1ln5…xyw6 I don’t know if this will work for your solution
1) GCS
2) Google Cloud CDN
3) Varnish Cache internal ( if needed )
It has gotten our bill down from $600 per month to $0.99 per day.

2024-07-02 14:35:36

@npub1dzn…4dfn would be interested in having a chat with you if possible, about adding op3 to the front of our podcast performance URLs.

2024-07-01 05:41:07

@npub1dzn…4dfn just interested in your views about labelling the apps in OPAWG as podcast2.0 if they are part of the podcast2.0 community.
Mainly interested in labeling the players. This would allow us an easier way to generate a table promoting those players over non podcast 2.0

2024-06-29 07:09:44

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@npub10fp…qqev legal system doesn’t work that way. That’s all.

2024-06-29 00:49:52

@npub1df6…ns3a do you have a link to this ecash thing please, I was not in the chat

2024-06-29 00:49:52

@npub1df6…ns3a do you have a link to this ecash thing please, I was not in the chat

2024-06-28 10:15:47

My task this weekend, recode in Deno the Podcast Performance framework.
We have it all fediverse working now just need everything else to work.

2024-06-25 23:15:23

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@npub1anf…2trg Also podroll (please correct me if i am wrong) was about recommending OTHER shows that people may like to listen to.
Not necessarily recommending my own shows to them.
(2/2)

2024-06-25 05:57:20

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@npub1jtm…rxtn Yeah we got an email from Google Podcast saying your podcast has been added, and that only happened today.

2024-06-22 01:24:41

I’ll be unpopular but I stand by my words.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-you-should-think-twice-before-uploading-youtube-podtoo-hlljc?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&utm_campaign=share_via

2024-06-08 17:29:27

if anyone can help with this #ActivityPub issue I would be very grateful.
https://socialhub.activitypub.rocks/t/needing-assistance-signing-followers/4304

2024-06-07 08:49:31

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@npub1n9j…nza0 yeah but they have not updated the podcast in question since Feb 24 when we added a redirect from old host to new host. Not sure what went wrong

2024-06-06 09:17:39

Does anyones podcast player support VTT files?
I would like to test one of our RSS feeds

2024-06-06 03:54:05

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@npub1dzn…4dfn can you tell me what why it sucks would love to know.

2024-06-06 03:53:45

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@npub1dzn…4dfn why not process it in real-time when the request is made, would seem like a smarter solution. It’s what we do. But the. We don’t have the number of requests that they do.

2024-06-05 14:57:12

Only started watching this video about #activitypub had this issue been fixed https://youtu.be/3kDtZ8MBWy8?si=jDkjzlC3fl9JqXPW
Watch up to 3:22

2024-06-03 13:29:54

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@npub1ln5…xyw6 you get music, and YouTube, which is a really good value. Correct me if I am wrong, the premium also helps creators too?

2024-05-31 18:12:58

Well off to bed for the night, I have done some new documentation for the next version of Podcast Performance which also includes Podcast Events.
From version 1.0.2 it will be able to support the following two new tags.
<podcast:poll>
<podcast:qna>
as well as ratings which wont technically need to be shown in the item, but I think if a podcasters wants to show it in the feed we should have something called <podcast:rating>.

2024-05-30 16:17:29

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@npub1dzn…4dfn any time, and please know I really took on your comment and the token idea is all yours as now we don't need to store IP addresses at all.

2024-05-30 16:13:56

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@npub1dzn…4dfn Done and fixed the examples and urls as requested.

2024-05-27 15:02:21

Ok I totally love this episode, as it’s a goal that we have a public whitelist and blacklist system.
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-future-of-podcasting/id1581522088?i=1000655639535
@npub1anf…2trg

2024-05-26 15:06:00

Spotify has this feature, why can't we as Podcasting 2.0 have an open source version that allows podcast players like @npub12x8…mjy3 and others to send episode performance back to services like #OP3 and the hosting provider.
https://github.com/Podcastindex-org/podcast-namespace/discussions/639

2024-05-24 05:31:33

So we had a spike in our GCS from the 15th to the 22nd of this month, yet we can't seems to find exactly what file was requested, as it all looks normal in our analytics tools and in our database we only store the request once per 24 hours, so that is not really helpful.
I am interested in knowing how would you solve this mystery if it happened to you?
Note: we have now added IP & Spambot filtering at the NGINX level.
https://cdn.masto.host/podcastindexsocial/media_attachments/files/112/494/444/932/322/616/original/f0ba283f18c6fc08.jpg

2024-03-09 02:34:33

We are currently looking for a #Drupal Module developer if anyone has any connections would be great.

2024-02-14 05:25:16

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@npub1anf…2trg Oh didn't know that people said what religion that they follow in their profile, fair game.
Also love the fact that you know what you're looking for.
as for "I also have a physical type that I won’t divulge." We all do, but it's been interesting in my current relationship to be with someone who normally I would have skipped.
Personally I love intellectual conversation, ones that we debate. I know a lot of people close to me tell me where a match because of our conversations.

2024-02-14 05:13:57

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@npub1anf…2trg now I need to know why you're being so picky? she looked nice.
Sure she likes to party, but isn't bumble more like Grindr these days where it's all sex...
Going to say and totally get some people won't like me saying this, but so much easier dancing on the devils side (gay side) we all just want to have a good time lol.
yes I met my partner of 2 years on Grindr and the way he found out I loved him was in my sleep I bloody said "I love you" while sleeping.

2024-02-14 05:08:12

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@npub1anf…2trg that reminds me of this article - fake profiles.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-03-24/match-group-avoids-844-million-in-ftc-claims-on-judge-s-ruling

2024-02-14 05:00:57

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@npub1anf…2trg you had me at dating website lol - More information needed can you swipe left and right 😜

2024-02-14 03:01:10

Also anyone know how to claim a podcast that is on Apple Podcast which is moving hosting providers from spreaker to another provider.
As my customer doesn't have a Apple ID assigned to their podcast it was auto-uploaded by spreaker.
Thanks

2024-01-26 07:27:12

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@npub1jtm…rxtn Happy Public Holiday to you too.
Very interesting discussion, because feel it could be really cool to have the ability in a podcast app, to highlight podcasts that get made in the persons country. I know we would use it when our TV app comes out, if there was away to highlight "hello you're from Australia here are some Aussie Podcasts you might like."
Thoughts?
@npub1n9j…nza0

2024-01-26 07:24:17

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@npub1n9j…nza0 Thank you for bring that one to our attention, it is because it was imported from another provider, if we don't receive a GUID from another provider then we don't assign one.
What do you suggest we do? As we can assign one very easily but don't want to make a huge mess. @npub1df6…ns3a

2024-01-25 11:23:25

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@npub1zyl…mw3t Just upvoted this great app, one of many that I recommend
Go up vote it.
https://www.producthunt.com/posts/fountain-podcast-app

2024-01-25 11:18:37

@npub1df6…ns3a just wondering how do we submit the correct country code for podcasts, as "DRN1 Sports Wrap" in Podcast Index shows as US when it is produced in Australia.

2024-01-19 09:05:43

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@npub1jtm…rxtn sorry but am not going away from a community I love.
And I’ll work on doing my best to improve my communication. But I would never say a word that hurts one feeling like you did.
You’re part of a community that I know you love, and you have done a lot of positive things for the community. Today your comments hurt, even though my comments might have been blunt they were never putting a human being down to a level you have today.

2024-01-19 08:53:29

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@npub1jtm…rxtn let’s be clear it’s because I don’t word things the way you want or expect. Name calling is just bullying in its pure form.

2024-01-19 08:49:09

Welcome to the podcast 2.0 movement. It’s toxic.
https://cdn.masto.host/podcastindexsocial/media_attachments/files/111/781/749/015/572/003/original/6f517c3fb726679b.png

2024-01-19 02:30:52

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@npub1anf…2trg @npub1vpk…092y @npub1ln5…xyw6 react is awsome.

2024-01-19 00:36:18

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@npub10fp…qqev @npub1ln5…xyw6 @npub1jtm…rxtn we will support :txt if that helps.

2024-01-19 00:35:09

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@npub1vpk…092y @npub1anf…2trg thank you ☺️
I have a few ideas but some a little more out there.
Podcast categories suck, at least the iTunes ones. We have radio shows that don’t fit into those so we made more categories.
But now the issue is Apple won’t accept out of scope categories. For example Music/Jazz
Music being the master category and Jazz being the sub-Category.
Reason: radio station can search through our radio categories for shows to air on their station from 3rd parties.

2024-01-19 00:30:53

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@npub1dzn…4dfn @npub10fp…qqev @npub1ln5…xyw6 @npub1jtm…rxtn why can’t the podcast host validate the feed for you.
Like we could have an API at PodToo called feedValidateor and you could send the IP address and useragent and email address of the person requesting to add that feed to your platform.
If that IP address matches the account holder we then check if they used the IP Address and Useragent have been used with that email addresss on our system.
Thoughts???

2024-01-19 00:24:39

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@npub1vpk…092y @npub1anf…2trg thanks for that advice.

2024-01-19 00:06:03

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@npub1vpk…092y @npub1anf…2trg thanks 🙏
I was hoping that we would all be sitting around a campfire 🔥 singing songs and dancing through the rainbows 🌈
😂

2024-01-18 23:49:15

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@npub1anf…2trg it drives me a little nuts. The reason I suggested the tag availableOn was we know as simple people that this must mean where can I have the podcast or the podcast episode.
But the fighting in the GitHub just has me giving up.

2024-01-18 23:43:02

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@npub1anf…2trg 100% agree 99% of the people who host with PodToo don’t even know how to get their RSS feed to Spotify.
And most don’t even know where to start.
Some of the features being proposed are very manual and most people don’t want to do that.
V4V is still as confusing as it was 12 months ago (for non tech/crypto users)
While I would love to say yes we support V4V. It just adds another layer of education that we have to provide (PodToo is only 4 months old, we have bugs to fix)

2024-01-16 09:15:14

What an awesome person @npub17d6…v8qz is, we had a 4 hour phone conversation about v4v and music industry.
Honestly thank you for taking the time to chat about all the awesome things you're doing, and what we are doing.

2024-01-16 01:43:35

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@npub186h…h8sr @npub1jtm…rxtn and here lies the issue. Why don’t we have a video call. We can at least have a discussion and all be on the same page.
I have no problem with your ContentLink

2024-01-13 00:39:31

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@npub1jtm…rxtn @npub1ln5…xyw6 @npub1pa0…pfyr thanks.
For new ones we make our own GUID. We believe they are the standard way of making them by encoding the Feed URL.

2024-01-13 00:16:27

Question if a podcast that has been imported into our platform didn’t have a GUID can we create one for it? Or would that stuff up Podcast Index? @npub167h…0399 @npub1ln5…xyw6

2024-01-11 03:37:36

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@npub1gxv…hh99 how is Russia getting there missiles? Who is truly supporting this war.
Because it takes mining companies to dig up the dirt and sell the materials to these rmissile making companies.
And sure I get it the longer the war happens the more money these companies make. But fuck, what a world we live in.

2024-01-10 11:26:47

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@npub1pes…0vfa well not really. Who ever buys it will keep it going. Unless Spotify buys it.

2024-01-10 10:51:59

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@npub1pes…0vfa well that was unexpected

2023-12-26 00:26:43

Hope everyone had a merry Christmas 🎄

2023-10-22 04:20:47

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@npub1dft…ta3d @npub1dus…mkvt @npub1df6…ns3a @npub14r4…jcap @npub1ln5…xyw6 @npub1gns…08sv but castamatic seems not to support video feeds?
https://cdn.masto.host/podcastindexsocial/media_attachments/files/111/276/749/122/234/424/original/c740dab7964c8835.png

2023-10-22 01:50:17

Which podcasting 2.0 apps suppport #video podcasts? And also support V4V?
Ideally looking for tvOS and iOS.

2023-10-18 13:33:01

What an honour it truly is to be a finalist for the 2023 Australian Access Awards in the category Corporate app of the year (commercial).
Huge thanks to our team, We want to thank the people who connected with the station to let us know what tools that they needed our app to support for you to enjoy.
Let's hope this small #westernaustralia business wins, but no matter what we are here to serve the WA community and promote inclusion.
#AustralianAccessAwards2023 #AustralianAccessAwards
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2023-10-17 15:02:47

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@npub17d6…v8qz But that is what they do already they just don't use crypto for it. They use good old USD

2023-10-17 14:58:18

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@npub17d6…v8qz awsome, Just make sure you have it in writing that you can use their songs.
Always good to make sure everything is in black and white.
I am all for pushing us forward. I just want artist to be the ones supporting this.

2023-10-17 14:52:00

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@npub17d6…v8qz I am saying be careful, I am saying companies like Spotify and Apple will come after you and I expect apps on iOS will be asked for their music license to have the app on their app store just like we got asked when we added DRN1 to the app store.

2023-10-17 14:43:46

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@npub17d6…v8qz @npub1vpk…092y @npub1ln5…xyw6 @npub1rdu…rnz0
How do you know that Ainsley Costello uploaded it? How do you know that Ainsley Costello wrote the song all by themself? How do you know that they own the componsition of the music.
Music has
- Writers (who get paid per play)
- Composition (who get paid per play)
- Preformers (who get paid per play)

2023-10-17 14:41:18

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@npub17d6…v8qz @npub1vpk…092y @npub1ln5…xyw6 @npub1rdu…rnz0
Also I know many podcasts that have music in them that don't have a license and they are playing Top 40 music.
It is priating music at its finest.

2023-10-17 14:40:27

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@npub17d6…v8qz @npub1vpk…092y @npub1ln5…xyw6 @npub1rdu…rnz0
You can not assume anything, I as a hosting provider can not confirm that every mp3 uploaded is licensed and owned by the person who is uploading.
It's partly why we don't offer free plans.

2023-10-17 09:43:41

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@npub1ln5…xyw6 @npub1rdu…rnz0
mmm So this will be done by humans, which means that they will have to review it if the feed as a new episode and does not declare medium in the feed.
Seems like policing and modifying a persons content - even if for good.
Who to say it stops there?
Yes I know sceptical but just pointing small things out.
Also what if it is a radio show that has talking and music? does it get classified as talking or music. If the show is talking about DJ mixes and where there next event is?

2023-08-06 01:43:10

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@npub1df6…ns3a @npub1ln5…xyw6 @npub19wl…aenr @npub1g6p…dgtx
Adam - am just wondering what players support the IPFS by default and what is their market share. Oh and how are we able to track plays if we support this format?