http://www.starshipsofa.com/forum/topic.php?id=1079 The Audio Science Fiction Magazine en-US Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:32:54 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://www.starshipsofa.com/forum/search.php http://www.starshipsofa.com/forum/topic.php?id=1079&page=2#post-10153 Sat, 19 Dec 2009 01:12:20 +0000 BicycleB 10153@http://www.starshipsofa.com/forum/ <p>Sad to see it go but SSS is an evolving creature. Starting out as a couple of guys with some sci-fi stories, it's now become (in my opinon anyway) THE premier audio science fiction magazine. To make it grow you have to try different things, like Sofanauts. Sometimes they work out, sometimes they don't. You saw that something wasn't working out and made the decision to change it rather than driving along with it until it burned you out and, ultimately, damaged SSS.<br /> It must have been a tough decision, but you played it professional and made the wise choice that will benefit SSS (and yourself) in the long run. </p> http://www.starshipsofa.com/forum/topic.php?id=1079&page=2#post-10146 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:23:48 +0000 ForgottenPromise 10146@http://www.starshipsofa.com/forum/ <p>Sofanauts wasn't what I expected it to be and I was initially disappointed at the lack of news stories that it managed to cover each week. Nethertheless I stuck with it and once I had adjusted to the format I enjoyed it immensely and will miss it. I respect the reasons for giving it up though.<br /> We still have AD to enjoy and long may that continue &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.starshipsofa.com/forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif&quot; title=&quot;:)&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> http://www.starshipsofa.com/forum/topic.php?id=1079&page=2#post-10129 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:30:06 +0000 grant_stone 10129@http://www.starshipsofa.com/forum/ <p>What? No! How did I miss this?</p> <p>I just finished listening to the Brenda Cooper/ Richard Morgan episode today. I'm at a loss to figure out why more people haven't been listening. I think I've been enjoying it even more that the main show.</p> <p>But I do understand how hard it must be to run another show. Keep up the good work on Aural Delights and make sure you take time to rest as well. </p> http://www.starshipsofa.com/forum/topic.php?id=1079&page=2#post-9979 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:40:01 +0000 elke 9979@http://www.starshipsofa.com/forum/ <p>Joining the chorus of Sorry to Hear It, But I Understand. Time and energy are not unlimited (is someone working on that, please?) and I commend Tony for taking stock and making a hard choice. Family, work, the daily necessities, and then the things that really light one's fire. If there is time &amp; energy left over after that for a special now and then, as Sotek suggests, that would be lovely. It's up to Tony to order those priorities and I wish you well doing it. </p> http://www.starshipsofa.com/forum/topic.php?id=1079&page=2#post-9956 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 02:56:54 +0000 sotek 9956@http://www.starshipsofa.com/forum/ <p>I'm sorry to hear it too. I've listened to every single episode of The Sofanauts and always found it enjoyable and inspirational. The same goes for the old StarShipSofa Round Table episodes. But I can also see where you're coming from regarding live discussions vs. flying solo. It's just not for some people and I probably wouldn't do it myself without a beer either.</p> <p>Tony, I've always been fascinated by your ability to work full time (shifts, no less) be a father, stay up to date with your SF reading AND put together all these regular podcasts. So no need to feel bad about dropping one of them. That said, if you ever felt like handing it over to someone else, or putting together a Sofanauts special just once every now and then (in the main SSS feed) then I wouldn't mind that either. </p> http://www.starshipsofa.com/forum/topic.php?id=1079#post-9872 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:52:48 +0000 divadiane 9872@http://www.starshipsofa.com/forum/ <p>Oh my, what a surprise, Tony. You always make the most wonderful laid-back, relaxed, happy impression. But you've always been honest about the emotional cost to you. I'm sad to see the show go, since I listened to just about every one of them (am almost caught up from my baby-break). What will I listen to at 3am now?!? But I do understand you. Good for you for making the decision.</p> <p>I think the format is a great idea, it surprises me that the download numbers are so low. I'm not sure it would be quite the same thing without Tony C. Smith as your host. So, what Fred said. </p> http://www.starshipsofa.com/forum/topic.php?id=1079#post-9835 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:18:27 +0000 Fredosphere 9835@http://www.starshipsofa.com/forum/ <p>Two very strong reactions: you've been doing a great, great job on the Sofanauts (didn't I send you an email spontaneously on that very topic just a week or two ago???) and, I can understand how maintaining the show at the level it is now must be exhausting. Chasing down those guests, coordinating recording sessions. . .it must be a nightmare.</p> <p>In addition, one small piece of advice: be picky about who you hand this baby over to. Some people have what it takes to be host; some don't.</p> <p>One more point: I'm kinda shocked the show doesn't have a bigger audience. It's where I go for the spontaneity I used to get from the original Tony &amp; Ciaran show. </p> http://www.starshipsofa.com/forum/topic.php?id=1079#post-9833 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 02:41:08 +0000 Robyn Bradshaw 9833@http://www.starshipsofa.com/forum/ <p>Congratulations on making a tough decision and being true to what you need to do, Tony. If anyone wants to take the lead on Sofanauts in some form, I might be just crazy enough to want to help out. </p> http://www.starshipsofa.com/forum/topic.php?id=1079#post-9825 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:53:33 +0000 SimonH 9825@http://www.starshipsofa.com/forum/ <blockquote><p><cite>Tony <a href="http://www.starshipsofa.com/forum/topic.php?id=1079#post-9801">said</a>:</cite></p> <p>But for me... the main reason was... it used to chew me up. Those say, last 4hrs before a live show - didn't like that one bit. </p></blockquote> <p>Amen brother - as someone who's wrestled with stage fright my whole life, I know the feeling. </p> <p>Anyway, congratulations on so many great Sofanauts episodes already in the can, and a toast to the meteoric rise of SSS. &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.starshipsofa.com/forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif&quot; title=&quot;:)&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> http://www.starshipsofa.com/forum/topic.php?id=1079#post-9824 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:38:28 +0000 expatpaul 9824@http://www.starshipsofa.com/forum/ <p>The Sofanauts was a great show and it will be a shame to see it go. That said, I can fully understand your decision - recording one podcast a week must be a huge amout of work and I really did wonder sometimes where you found the time to do Sofanauts as well.</p> <p>StarShipSofa continues to be a fantastic show, though, so congratulations on all you've achieved and long may you continue. </p> http://www.starshipsofa.com/forum/topic.php?id=1079#post-9821 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:09 +0000 alllie 9821@http://www.starshipsofa.com/forum/ <blockquote><p><cite>umbrellapod <a href="http://www.starshipsofa.com/forum/topic.php?id=1079#post-9816">said</a>:</cite><br /> Allie- Many of us would never have discovered Aural Delights or Sofanauts if we hadn't heard of them from other podcasts. We all love the genre and should be thankful to those that work to promote it rather than trying to corner the "market". </p></blockquote> <p>Yeah, Steve Eley recommended Starshipsofa and a lot of other things I have enjoyed. </p> http://www.starshipsofa.com/forum/topic.php?id=1079#post-9816 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:33:04 +0000 umbrellapod 9816@http://www.starshipsofa.com/forum/ <p>Allie- Many of us would never have discovered Aural Delights or Sofanauts if we hadn't heard of them from other podcasts. We all love the genre and should be thankful to those that work to promote it rather than trying to corner the "market". </p> http://www.starshipsofa.com/forum/topic.php?id=1079#post-9813 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:44:04 +0000 alllie 9813@http://www.starshipsofa.com/forum/ <blockquote><p><cite>SimonH <a href="http://www.starshipsofa.com/forum/topic.php?id=1079#post-9799">said</a>:</cite><br /> Given the high quality of the guests and the funny and insightful conversations, I'm really surprised by the low turnout each week. </p></blockquote> <p>Yes, I'm surprised too. </p> <p>I think the solution to the low numbers would have been to put the <em>Sofanaut</em> listing in the same list with the <em>Aural Delights</em> instead of off to the side. You had to know what <em>Sofanauts</em> was before you would click on it, probably. And it being right above the <em>Starship Sanatorium</em> might have confused some people since you have to pay to get access to Sanatorium. They might have thought you had to subscribe to get <em>Sofanauts</em> as well. </p> <p>But I'm sorry to see it go. It was interesting and discouraging. The guests frequently made writing, getting published and publishing seem like impossibly difficult things to do. </p> <p>But the last <em>Sofanauts</em> I listened to, I got to thinking, here is Tony basically publicizing other websites that are or will be doing scifi podcasts and it was like you were helping your rivals. I liked the discussions but I was a little troubled when they gave me some place else to go. </p> http://www.starshipsofa.com/forum/topic.php?id=1079#post-9807 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:43:31 +0000 Darren 9807@http://www.starshipsofa.com/forum/ <p>Sad news but I pretty much agree with the above comments. I'll miss that fun into and outro, always put a smile on my face "...tune in next week as we probe Saturn's ring and delve into Uranus...".</p> <p>We should petition Leo Leporte to do the show, he's got all the gear and everything &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.starshipsofa.com/forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif&quot; title=&quot;:-)&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> http://www.starshipsofa.com/forum/topic.php?id=1079#post-9806 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:07:53 +0000 donbreese 9806@http://www.starshipsofa.com/forum/ <p>What Gonazalo said. I loved the freewheeling, conversational nature of Sofanauts -- I can't think of anything else quite like it on the Internet. Maybe what Jeese Willis does on Sffaudio, but that's a highly specialized podcast. Luke Burrage has the technical chops to do it, but he's pretty much a one-man show.</p> <p>Interview podcasts are hard work and most of them tend to die after a year or so. Shaun Ferrell has a great interview podcast but he's been cutting back on it dramatically. Dragon Page is just OK, its more of a "do you want to be a writer" show now. Only Rick Kleffel of the Agony Column has been able to persevere. </p> http://www.starshipsofa.com/forum/topic.php?id=1079#post-9802 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:02:34 +0000 Gonzalo 9802@http://www.starshipsofa.com/forum/ <p>I have to say I listened to every single one of the Sofanaut shows and loved them all - sad to see them go. Wish I could contribute with some help but have little time, interviewing or audio editing skills, so my gratitude to Tony and the guests. </p> http://www.starshipsofa.com/forum/topic.php?id=1079#post-9801 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:55:37 +0000 Tony 9801@http://www.starshipsofa.com/forum/ <p>Hey Simon...</p> <p>To be honest... it was an easy show to do with regards time it took.... copy and paste bits of news to Evernote, 1 hr recording, 10mins editing and that's it. </p> <p>But for me... the main reason was... it used to chew me up. Those say, last 4hrs before a live show - didn't like that one bit. I have come to realise I like the benefits of a pre-recorded show a lot more. Yes Sofanauts was that to some extent...but there was still a <em>live</em> element to it. That's what I hated in the end. I had to have a beer every time a recorded a show! </p> http://www.starshipsofa.com/forum/topic.php?id=1079#post-9799 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:23:07 +0000 SimonH 9799@http://www.starshipsofa.com/forum/ <p>Given the high quality of the guests and the funny and insightful conversations, I'm really surprised by the low turnout each week. I was certainly there with bells on for each episode - it was a real highlight (top only by SSS itself). &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.starshipsofa.com/forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif&quot; title=&quot;:)&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> <p>I'm very curious about what's put you off. I know there's been huge technical hassles - is that the primary frustration?</p> <p>Would dearly love to see the show continue, and would be happy to pitch in whatever way necessary. Email to follow. &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.starshipsofa.com/forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif&quot; title=&quot;:)&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> http://www.starshipsofa.com/forum/topic.php?id=1079#post-9797 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 01:40:54 +0000 Judy__ 9797@http://www.starshipsofa.com/forum/ <blockquote><p><cite>umbrellapod <a href="http://www.starshipsofa.com/forum/topic.php?id=1079#post-9796">said</a>:</cite><br /> A virtual toast to the Sofanauts! Sorry to see it go. Thanks to Tony and his team for being ambitious.... </p></blockquote> <p>Double that! Only 24 hrs in a day. Some of the day needs to be used for sleep, rest and recuperation, charging one's batteries and such. </p> http://www.starshipsofa.com/forum/topic.php?id=1079#post-9796 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 01:18:20 +0000 umbrellapod 9796@http://www.starshipsofa.com/forum/ <p>A virtual toast to the Sofanauts! Sorry to see it go. Thanks to Tony and his team for being ambitious.... </p>