Tuned In, Dialed Up

What lives in the line between fact and fiction in the podcasting world? Well this week Wil and Gavin rent a cabin there and this metaphor is off the rails. Whoops. W&G talk about the ethical questions in presenting fictional content as real, discuss some things that have done this well, some that haven't and recommend some awesome podcasts. Oh and Gavin tries a ginger soda, because reasons. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

After some illness-related delays Gavin is back with Wil to discuss the season 2 premier of the excellent and difficult to categorize audio fiction series Limetown. Prepare for spoilers as Gavin bumbles around the plot having just listened to the entire show while Wil desperately tries not to spoil anything from the prequel novel. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

This time around Wil and Gavin demonstrate (sort of) how they will go about reviewing/critiquing podcasts submitted during their upcoming contest From The Sound Up. They do so by digging up an episode of a long-dead public domain sci-fi radio drama and review it as if it were a brand new podcast lampooning 1950s sci-fi. They have a lot of fun. For links and more, please visit our site dialeduppodcast.wordpress.com This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

A handful of delightful audience questions in hand, Wil and Gavin spend some leisure time on a more lighthearted episode after recent heavy content. Listen as they talk about how not-following review submission guidelines is infuriating, pitch podcasts that should be TV shows, and other such fun podcast-y things. This episode's jittery start is brought to you by WOW Cable. Wow: Pay us for internet and you'll maybe get it when you need it (you won't)! For show notes and links please visit dialeduppodcast.wordpress.com

Sail the spoiler seas as Wil and Gavin talk about the first three episodes of podcast juggernaut Serial's long-awaited third season. They start out optimistic until the third episode when Serial gets real Serial-y with a dash of S-Town. For show notes and all other episodes please head over to dialeduppodcast.wordpress.com

While Wil was off having fun at Disney World Ely joined Gavin in a sobering discussion of some alarming unethical behavior we've been seeing crop up in podcasting. Join two alarmed reviewers as they talk about some big red flags, how they flirt with violating federal law, and a podcast or two that dabble in traditionally unethical fields (e.g. true crime) and do it well. For transcripts, show notes, and links please visit our website https://dialeduppodcast.wordpress.com

Wil and Gavin have been having some frustrating times trying to get Skype and Discord to work for recording TIDU. In an effort to find some alternatives we try them LIVE while recording the show, tune in to hear us see how Zencastr and Trycast sound, as well as showing what makes Discord and Skype suck so very hard for podcasting.  For transcripts and show notes please visit https://dialeduppodcast.wordpress.com

Seeking to take a break from heavy topics and feeling the feelings, this time around Wil and Gavin talk about three podcasts with simple premises that are fantastic because of the simplicity (and one mega-popular simple podcast that misses the mark). Gavin tried recording this episode standing up in his living room, turns out his pop filter SUCKS, so PLOSIVES AHOY. Wil's Discord Server Gavin's Discord Server TIDU Merch

This week we talk about how fandoms can sometimes cross the line from passionate support of content into entitlement, and how fans in the podcasting community can take steps to check themselves before the wrecking of themselves happens. Also, yes, Gavin sounds like he's in a garbage can ("where I belong" he says) and yes, he is planning on re-recording his side of the conversation later this week. Consider this version of the episode a rare special edition that is objectively worse than the one history will remember!

Set sail for the spoiler seas as Wil and Gavin do something with ropes and a wooden wheel is involved to, like, fulfil the sailing theme of the series. This time around the two intrepid podcast nerds discuss the newest interlude episode of The Adventure Zone. Well, they intend to, but get distracted. I promise it all comes back around in the end. Intro Sailor: @annecbaird “Parisian”, "One-eyed Maestro" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Brought to you from a hotel room in Philadelphia, Wil sits down with Amanda McLoughlin, Eric Silver, and Julia Schifini to discuss what makes a good podcast social media presence. Gavin's not really in this one as he wasn't in Philly, let there be celebrating in the street.

Dive beneath the covers, Wil and Gavin are here to bring you some spooky social media horror stories. Gasp as a special guest talks automatic Twitter DMs, shriek as Wil and Gavin talk about a super scammy-sounding tweet someone sent to the TIDU Twitter, sit quietly as Gavin talks smack about Gimlet for a few seconds!

Sorry! Life happened, an episode got eated by whack coding. To make up for the delay, Wil and Gavin bust out a hearty discussion of audiobooks, audio drama, and why we have beef with books pretending to be podcasts. This is a VERY lightly edited version of Tuned In Dialed Up, Gavin will have about 7 hours to sleep before heading out for a 4 hour road trip very early tomorrow morning. There are far more ums and ahs and several tangents that probably would've been cut if time allowed. Consider this TIDU: Unplugged.

Wil and Gavin sail the spoiler seas, talking about subjects they’re excited about but also violate TIDU Prime’s strict no-spoiler rule! This time around our plucky podcasters talk about the emotional series finale of The Bright Sessions. Intro Sailor: @tyranatory “Parisian” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This episode Wil and Gavin are joined by the amazing Elena Fernandez Collins, podcast journalist extraordinaire, to discuss community engagement from the perspective of a podcast creator. We'll discuss the dos and don'ts of podcast Twitter, how to properly approach writers with review requests, and of course there are horrible puns.  Follow us on Twitter @TunedInDialedUp Show notes and transcripts can be found at DialedUpPodcast.wordpress.com

Wil and Gavin sail the spoiler seas, talking about subjects they're excited about but also violate TIDU Prime's strict no-spoiler rule! This time around our plucky podcasters talk about the thrilling first season finale of The Amelia Project. Intro Sailor: @ShoMarq "Parisian" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Back in the saddle alone, the dynamic duo of Wil and Gavin discuss monetizing podcasts, how it's been done quite poorly, and how we think crowdfunding is one of the only two good options. We dish on how garbage Howl was/is, the nature of podcasting working against traditional monetization, and then talk about some dope shows. Discussed this episode: Discussion topic: What are our thoughts on attempts to monetize podcasts? Podcast exchange. Pun-tastic presentation of podcasts we think should exist. Transcript coming soon!

We're back with the last half of our session with James! Buckle up as we talk about tired trops, ineffective plot devices, and all the other things in horror podcasting that just don't work these days. Oh, and at some point Gavin reveals the existence of a William Shatner paintball movie and things go off the rails. Podcast recommendations and THE PUNS return!

PLEASE REDOWNLOAD THIS! If you downloaded this episode within an hour of it coming out, please delete the file and re-download. Gavin messed up the edit and had to go back and fix a few things to make it listen-able. This week Gavin and Will are joined by the wonderful James Olvia of What's The Frequency, today's episode features discussion of moments in horror podcasting (and beyond) we found the most effective. Stay tuned for part two latter this week!

This episode Wil and Gavin straddle two backwards chairs because it's time to discuss something serious. Topics discussed include pitfalls of being a director in a project full of friends, LGBT+ representation in casting, and dealing with problematic bosses. Also features a normal episode's worth of goofiness, of course. Three puns, even. Featuring special clip guest stars Sean Howard, Eli McIlveen, and Julia Schifini.Featuring special clip guest stars Sean Howard, Eli McIlveen, and Julia Schifini. For full show notes, links to our recommended podcasts, and full transcripts please visit us at our website dialeduppodcast.wordpress.com!