Tuesday October 7, 2008 at 11:46 am
PodCamp, and also, more
I attended PodCamp Pittsburgh 2 last summer without knowing a single person or what exactly went on there. In my mind, I envisioned a crowd of programmers and online entrepreneurs, and there I would be, a student who wrote about high school marching bands and scarecrows for an audience of five.
It ended up being the most fun I’d had that year, and that included my 21st birthday and Halloween. Those I met were, and still are, some of the funniest and most talented people I know, and have become not only incredible friends but all-around lifelines. While the subject matter is obviously techy, the atmosphere is completely laid back and approachable, and as a Pittsburgher, it was probably the most beneficial event I ever attended in the city.
The website lays out a schedule of events, which begin Friday, the 17th at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. Everyone is welcome, even if you bought your first computer yesterday (in which case, wow, I’m really amazed that you’re already reading this).
Unfortunately, my schedule won’t permit my presence on Friday or Sunday, and on Saturday, I’ll be bouncing between locations, pushing the limits on how many smoke breaks a non-smoker can take. I will, however, be there in the early afternoon, at least, for one panel.
Panel Details
Title: Success! (Blogs, shows, podcasts)
Time: 11:00 – 11:45
Location: THE HUB (Room 440)
I’ll be discussing (my take on) goals and criteria for success in new media from the point of view of a personal blogger, and will be joined by John and DJ G of The G Spod (America’s foremost gay podcast), Sickpuppy and Father Spoon of Should I Drink That? (the podcast beer gods), and Rich Westerfield, owner / blogger of Aldo Coffee. The session will be moderated by Justin Kownacki of Something to Be Desired fame (2008 Yahoo! Award-nominated web sitcom).
I’m positive there will be a lot of great info and plenty of laughs (and not only at me). I really hope you’ll come not only to our panel, but to the event in its entirety. You won’t want to miss the after party.
I attended PodCamp Pittsburgh 2 last summer without knowing a single person or what exactly went on there. In my mind, I envisioned a crowd of programmers and online entrepreneurs, and there I would be, a student who wrote about high school marching bands and scarecrows for an audience of five.
It ended up being the most fun I’d had that year, and that included my 21st birthday and Halloween. Those I met were, and still are, some of the funniest and most talented people I know, and have become not only incredible friends but all-around lifelines. While the subject matter is obviously techy, the atmosphere is completely laid back and approachable, and as a Pittsburgher, it was probably the most beneficial event I ever attended in the city.
The website lays out a schedule of events, which begin Friday, the 17th at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. Everyone is welcome, even if you bought your first computer yesterday (in which case, wow, I’m really amazed that you’re already reading this).
Unfortunately, my schedule won’t permit my presence on Friday or Sunday, and on Saturday, I’ll be bouncing between locations, pushing the limits on how many smoke breaks a non-smoker can take. I will, however, be there in the early afternoon, at least, for one panel.
Panel Details
Title: Success! (Blogs, shows, podcasts)
Time: 11:00 – 11:45
Location: THE HUB (Room 440)
I’ll be discussing (my take on) goals and criteria for success in new media from the point of view of a personal blogger, and will be joined by John and DJ G of The G Spod (America’s foremost gay podcast), Sickpuppy and Father Spoon of Should I Drink That? (the podcast beer gods), and Rich Westerfield, owner / blogger of Aldo Coffee. The session will be moderated by Justin Kownacki of Something to Be Desired fame (2008 Yahoo! Award-nominated web sitcom).
I’m positive there will be a lot of great info and plenty of laughs (and not only at me). I really hope you’ll come not only to our panel, but to the event in its entirety. You won’t want to miss the after party.
This sounds like so much fun.
Wait – the panel is 5 minutes long?
Chris – Yes.
I mean OOPS.
Thanks. :)
I would totally go to this if I lived in the area. It sounds fantastic!
I feel like the most uncool kid in the room, being the only panelist w/o a nickname.
Hell, I might as well crocs.
um… “wear” crocs, that is.
Congrats on the new nickname, Crocs.
OK. So I’m not the only one. This is my first PodCamp. And I can only go Saturday. I thought I was strange. Glad to hear I’m not alone. HA! :)
Can’t wait! (And the panel is most definitely on my list!)
Just to let you know the Friday Night event will be at Alpha Lab on the south side (near the double wide grill).
All the info can be found here:http://www.podcamppittsburgh.com/component/option,com_mambowiki/Itemid,111/
Happy blogging.
I can not wait to heckle you while learning all about ways to enhance my blog. It’s like a dream I’ve had since I was a tween.
Dan – SO HELP ME.
Hey! Locksley!
Those boys are from my high school, and I’m good friends with their sisters. You should definitely go see them, they put on a fun show.
[...] Rachel from ThatNight [...]
[...] The session consisted of, from the right, Will and Sorg from The Wrestling Mayhem Show, Father Spoon and (behind him) Sickpuppy of Should I Drink That?, myself, John and DJ G of The G Spod, and back there somewhere, Chris Brogan. Also present but hidden, Rich of Aldo Coffee, and mega-moderator, Justin Kownacki of Something to be Desired. [...]