Clubstogie podcast thread

[tzaddi]

Originally Posted by Shaun Raney

Well, I'm going out tonight and I am going to buy an actual condenser mic for this and other projects.

If I do cigar reviews, I dont want to do the cigar reviews of Cigars I Smoke...so maybe if we could get some guys that are good with words to review a cigar for the month, I'll combine them in a "Car and Driver" style review.

May I mention the C01U - USB Studio Condenser Microphone

Picked mine up online, Costco

Included in this package is Cakewalk Sonar LE software to get you recording right out of the box, an SP01 shockmount and a high quality table top microphone stand.

Features:
Industry’s first affordable USB Studio Condenser mic
Plugs in directly to any computer with a USB input
Cardioid Pickup Pattern
Large 19mm Diaphragm
Heavy Gauge Mesh Grill
Smooth, Flat Frequency Response
USB connection cable included
Mac driver software is a free download at Samson's website. PCs recognize the mic with no additional driver necessary.

$110.

[Shaun Raney]

Originally Posted by tzaddi

May I mention the C01U - USB Studio Condenser Microphone

Picked mine up online, Costco

Included in this package is Cakewalk Sonar LE software to get you recording right out of the box, an SP01 shockmount and a high quality table top microphone stand.

Features:
Industry’s first affordable USB Studio Condenser mic
Plugs in directly to any computer with a USB input
Cardioid Pickup Pattern
Large 19mm Diaphragm
Heavy Gauge Mesh Grill
Smooth, Flat Frequency Response
USB connection cable included
Mac driver software is a free download at Samson's website. PCs recognize the mic with no additional driver necessary.

$110.

Hehe, I just got the C03...non USB mic for 100 bucks and a 20 dollar boom stand. The sound is incredble, I actually sound like a radio DJ with this thing. The USB audio is great but for me I already had XLR cables for my guitar stuff and my interface already had the phantom power capabilities that I needed to run it. The C01u was what I was first looking at when I decided to get a better mic...It's definitely worth it just on the accessory side alone.

Wanna trade the shockmount and case for an Anejo No. 77 and the case from my C03?

[tzaddi]

Originally Posted by Shaun Raney

Wanna trade the shockmount and case for an Anejo No. 77 and the case from my C03?

I don't think it would hold my mic as well. Especially if I where to smoke it. Nice try.

[Shaun Raney]

Originally Posted by tzaddi

I don't think it would hold my mic as well. Especially if I where to smoke it. Nice try.

Lol true enough

[tzaddi]

Originally Posted by Shaun Raney

Lol true enough

Now if this was on the trading block I am sure we could work something out…



That is one sweet guitar

[Shaun Raney]

Haha...I used that to test the mic before. I am thinking of condensing my collection though. If I do sell it.I'll gladly let you know.

[JordanWexler]

this is a phenomenal idea -- podcasts are a great way to reach out to some of the newer guys like me.
I'm sure you have seen the videos on the Cigar Aficionado website about how to light up/smoke cigars properly.
I think this is a good jump-off point for a podcast.
Find out what people have the most trouble with starting out -- I know i have trouble with the intricacies of cigar types etc etc.
But i can understand how that would become boring to listen to relatively quickly.
So i agree with some of the suggestions of cigar reviews. I think that perhaps just finding some really interesting cigars (Eggs by Drew Estate) or the new NUBS would be really interesting to hear about for a lot of people.
Even some of the more common ones would be interesting to hear about.
Maybe a cigar of each..type..mild med dark etc...
And yes, it would probably be in your best interest to get some help with it - i don't have the palette yet to be able to do a great review,
but i am sure you can find a fun group of Gorillas who would be more than willing to help you out.
Best of luck!

[tedrodgerscpa]

Originally Posted by Shaun Raney

If I do cigar reviews, I dont want to do the cigar reviews of Cigars I Smoke...so maybe if we could get some guys that are good with words to review a cigar for the month, I'll combine them in a "Car and Driver" style review.

I'd bet you'd get a bunch of people to contribute to that! I know I would.



Maybe post topics in this (or another) thread for us to think about and PM / email you our thoughts.

SUGGESTIONS:

Palio vs. Xicar

Cutting vs. Punching

Benefits of Dry Boxing

What RH works best

Passive / active humidification systems

Storage tips / solutions

Herf Etiquette

Worst smoke of all time?

Worst producer of all time?

Bad / Good retailer stories

Car Smoking tips (I know Mark from Cigarmony has a bit on his page about this, but I'd be curious)

Beetles - Fact or Fiction?

A review of the Herf Calendar / Calendar of events

Where to smoke in the U.S.A. / Canada / and beyond



Hell.... other stuff I'd like to hear from my fellow cigar smokers (most of which can be found in the 'Everything but cigars' forum...

Favorite Music / Movies / Television Shows (maybe call it a Potpourri section)

Pipe smoking

Food Wine and Drink

Sports


Just throwing stuff against the wall and seeing what sticks



All in all, I'd bet it would be very entertaining. Listener provided content would make your job easier and would, most importantly, make for good conversation here on the boards... You provide the pipes, and we can provide the points.

If you get serious about it, maybe worth hitting pds up for your own cigar specialty forum to keep things organized!!!

[Shaun Raney]

Thanks for all the input guys! Once I get my pop filter made, i will be making the podcast this week.

[koolbooy]

*shameless plug*

http://www.TheStogieBaby.com

i just started to podcast my reviews too. i did a review on La Aroma De Cuba and today i just posted a cigar recommendation. i definitely think you have a voice for it. i dont have bass in my voice lol .... good luck, sounds like its going to be great

[JordanWexler]

When are you gonna get this up and running!
I am getting anxious!

[Shaun Raney]

I'll be working on it today...got some good news stuff to talk about and I got some debate questions and I picked the two Cigars that need to be reviewed for May.

[J.Bachrach]

How about announcing a cigar of the day for a podcast in the prior podcast. We could procure that cigar prior to the podcast and smoke as you smoke. This way we could have some interactive.

Off that we could have a podcast review thread to share notes on the reviewed cigar.

[Shaun Raney]

Originally Posted by J.Bachrach

How about announcing a cigar of the day for a podcast in the prior podcast. We could procure that cigar prior to the podcast and smoke as you smoke. This way we could have some interactive.

Off that we could have a podcast review thread to share notes on the reviewed cigar.

Tune in...

This months podcast is gonna be short sweet and to the point...with the announcment for next months PC "Maduro May." :-D

[4thtry]

i'm looking to hearing more from you.
GREAT idea