A few months ago, my good friend- Isaiah Diaz- contacted me about designing a website for The Dev Danger Tapes. Because I slapped this website together in a fit of rage that resulted from frustration with the Tumblr interface, I graciously accepted his offer.

The other night, he sent me a rough draft of what the new website is going to look like. I really want to show you the pic, but it's still under construction. I feel I could at least beg for a few facebook "likes" before I do show you, so I will instead show you a pic of an engineer from TFC2.

Stay tuned for big changes to The Dev Danger Tapes website.

A Rundown of The Different Ways to Get The Danger Tapes

There's a few ways that my podcast can be downloaded and each way offers something different. I wanted to take the time and write a blog that explains the three ways that The Danger Tapes can be downloaded and/or listened to.

Stitcher- Before the podcast was available on Stitcher, I would talk to a few people that couldn't access a computer or stream the podcast through the website. I added The Danger Tapes to Stitcher Radio for this specific reason. Stitcher is definitely the easiest way to listen to the podcast if you have an iPhone or Android device as the app streams the last three episodes of my show directly to you. The app and account are absolutely free and it saves a ton of space because you are no longer dealing with downloads. You can download the Stitcher from your app store or by entering the promo code "Devin" and email on the Stitcher site.

iTunes- iTunes hosts a variety of podcasts and it's one of the easier ways to get the newest episode. You can subscribe through this link and all new and past episodes will automatically download as they become available.

Thedangertapes.com- Most of the time, when the new episode is available, I'll post the link leading to The Danger Tapes website. From here you can read a quick blog about the week's episode and find a link like this-> Download this episode (right click and save). The link will allow you to download the podcast directly to your computer or by left clicking it, you can stream it right from the website.

The final way I will mention is completely arbitrary to the weekly episode of The Danger Tapes. I try to record a ten minute "daily" episode on Soundcloud. Most of the time, I post the episode the episode for everyone to hear on facebook and I've added a Soundcloud player to the top of the site. You can check out my past episodes here.

So there you have it- a detailed list of all the ways you can listen to The Danger Tapes. Be sure to click the "like" button to the right and keep subscribing and listening.

The Blog is Boring

I'll admit that. One of the things that I enjoy doing most on the internet- aside from compulsively buying crap- is blogging and it's ironic that I've left the podcast blog alone.
A few of you may remember that I used to have a blog called "Our Morning Wood". Originally, that blog was supposed to be something that both my brother and I could call our own. After a while, he lost interest and I was the sole writer for the blog. I put a lot of work into "OMW", but I strayed away from the format after I ported it over to another blogging platform, and it was at this point that the blog became shit. I still post random things to it, but nothing close to the posts that the original Morning Wood held*.
I want to go back to that. I feel that it's pointless for me to have a blog for the podcast if I don't write for it. Many of the things that are said in the podcast may show up in the blog in more elaborate posts, whether it be about comics, movies, music and events. The blog might even have a picture or two of a burger that I thought was tasty.
On top of that, I want to add a visual element to the podcast. The promo vid was a great piece that- while it didn't explain the podcast- was a pretty cool, stand-alone project. I want to bring more of that to the blog, as well.
So keep checking out the blog for The Danger Tapes, as I will attempt to be on a posting frenzy from now on.

Now Accepting Your Calls!

Though this photo may not look like much, but it actually shows that the podcast is now ready to accept phone calls from listeners. Your voice will be recorded onto my USB mic and used in the episode.
When I record an episode, I'll drop the number and current topic on Facebook.
So call in and speak your mind on The Dev Danger Tapes!

Don't Be Afraid

I think the podcast- so far- is working really well. I understand that the main focus has been on those making music, but I am working on getting more guests to talk about things that interest them as well as maybe their philosophies on life as well. It’s been a little difficult to get those people in here though and I really feel that people have some sort of fear about talking for a long period of time.

It’s natural to feel that way. I have been this way for a long time and though it may or may not show on my podcast, I have trouble breaking the ice with some people. I definitely feel like I’m progressing, but generally, I feel odd when I have to converse with a person I don’t know too well.

So for those that are afraid to be on my podcast, I have to assure you that it’s ok and that before you come in and talk with me I’ll do my homework and have some topics I want to cover. It may feel funny, but I want it remembered that I wouldn’t have you on unless I felt that you had something worthwhile to say. I’m looking past the bashfulness and I’m confident that a good conversation can be had. I want people to see my friends and family the way I know them and I’m willing to do what it takes to achieve this.

Today, I interviewed Aaron Cain- an up and coming hip hop artist in Victorville, Ca. I learned a lot about him in the hour and twenty minute episode and I think we really connected. He’s got a lot going on as far as talent and ideas go and I was really impressed by some of the things he told me as far as his inspirations and by his dreams of what his hip hop group- Nerds in Disguise- can be.

The episode will be available monday via The Dev Danger Tapes website or iTunes.

SUCCESS!

The iTunes store has approved my podcast! I’m truly excited about this and I can’t wait to start doing more episodes to try to move up in the ranks.

I was expecting iTunes to take another week or two with responding, so this is surprising all the way around. I really need to add more episodes and get some of my friends in to record with me.

Be on the lookout for the next episode with Darrick and our friend Aaron Cain.

Test Run 3

I attempted another test run with my brother, Darrick, today.Darrick brought his USB mic and we tried to use it while using my mic. It didn’t work out so well, but I guess that’s what these tests are for, right?

He toggled with the settings for an hour and couldn’t figure it out. I, too, toggled with the settings and couldn’t figure it out. He claims my computer is “shitty”. That may or may not be true, but I feel that there is no reason the mics shouldn’t work at the same time.

He’s going to toggle with it while I’m at work tomorrow and I hope that he figures it out.