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[Counterpunch]

Serious question, does run time matter if we stay on-topic and avoid repeating ourselves during the course of it?

We've talked about this internally and I am of the mind that more free content is always a good thing...

Good question... Without really thinking about it, I usually tend to listen to these start to finish when possible and when they get to be 2+ hours that can be tough to do. But I suppose, what's forcing me to listen in one shot? This one I listened to about half last night and the other half this morning and it worked out pretty well. The only semi-pain there is noting where you leave off and picking it back up.

I guess my only criticism would be to maybe tighten up the bragging rights. I'm interested in what you guys get from the standpoint of if it's new, thoughts on the item. I don't care as much if you guys picked up that elusive first movie exclusive repaint on clearance for 'only' $80...although, admittedly, that is good info for those potentially interested in said crappy figure at a 'decent' price, and if it was about something I was actually interested in, I'd probably be glad for it if there were more available. So I dunno...there's good information to be had in there, it just seems to run a bit long sometimes.

They won't let me talk about my dolls, even when they're really pretty.


IMG_0774 by ME_Counterpunch, on Flickr

[Kibble]

They won't let me talk about my dolls, even when they're really pretty.


IMG_0774 by ME_Counterpunch, on Flickr

I bet they'd let you if they were nakey...

[Counterpunch]

They won't let me talk about my dolls, even when they're really pretty.


IMG_0774 by ME_Counterpunch, on Flickr

I bet they'd let you if they were nakey...

*Note to self: Future Podcast topic...Naked Toys.

[worldsgreatest]

As someone who has been coming to this site for just news, sightings, and galleries for years now...I love the long run times on the Podcast.

On a lark I started one like...last week, and have blazed through half of them. Great time killer at work. I'm learning a lot! Much appreciated.

I am also curious as to where an affordable Ravage X-9 can be found...

[quickmixed]

Serious question, does run time matter if we stay on-topic and avoid repeating ourselves during the course of it?

THe more the better. There is no fan community down my way (if there is I'm yet to discover it) so i enjoy listening to other peoples thoughts on my hobby instead of just reading comments. I think its a great thing that you guys do.

QM

[Delicon]

One possible way to help please both the "long" and "short" groups would be to keep podcast length about the same but to break it into 2-3 parts so that people can listen to it easier over a few days between podcasts.

[joevill]

One possible way to help please both the "long" and "short" groups would be to keep podcast length about the same but to break it into 2-3 parts so that people can listen to it easier over a few days between podcasts.

If there is a lot to be discussed then I welcome the longer editions. Especially since I do not have the time to read everything online (only the things which catch my eye). Everything else which I missed I usually learn in the Podcast. I do not know how most of you listen to the podcast but when I listen to it on my iPod it has the ability to play it twice the speed for those who think it is too long.

Like always, great show guys! It's entertaining when you guys make fun of Bob buying everything!

[Kibble]

One possible way to help please both the "long" and "short" groups would be to keep podcast length about the same but to break it into 2-3 parts so that people can listen to it easier over a few days between podcasts.

I thought about suggesting the same thing initially, but was trying to think if there was a way to still download it as a single file. If you had to instead download two or three separate files, you're just trading one mild inconvenience for another...

[Seibertron]

Appreciate the feedback, but long episodes are going to happen from time-to-time guys especially when we fluctuate how many people are on the show. 1.5 hours is the ideal time that we strive for, but from time-to-time we'll have episodes that run 1.5 to 3 hours. It's going to happen. We're also not going to break the files into multiple parts. The site's podcast section isn't programmed that way and I think it will cause more problems by having to have multiple parts.

Longer episodes just mean you have to stop the podcast at some point and take a break. Or use the pause button. All tools that are easily accessible in iTunes or with any program or app that you are using to listen to this. Just have to take note how far into the episode you were when it stopped. Pretty simple!

[Seibertron]

Here's a pic of my phone that I took with my tablet. This is what I see, and causes me not to be able to download the podcast.

Didn't realize you were on an Android device. I just checked with my phone and it has the same problem. If you look at the code that it displays, the link to download the file is in the code (look for ".mp3"). Why the Android browser isn't parsing the HTML, I don't know. I'll have to look into it next week ... this appears to be a problem with the Android browser, not with my code. Hopefully I can find a work around for it.