Dear Recess Supervisor
I enjoyed your review of GPL Podcast #24. It's apparent to me, however, that you may not actually understand what this podcast is all about. Allow me to instruct you in GPL Podcast 101. The GPL podcast is accessible to everybody. We encourage anyone with an entertaining topic to contact us.
So, if you are offended by our guests or our choice of topics I invite you to step up to the plate. If you're going to be taking a swing at us anyway, you may as well try and knock one out of the park. Here are some things you can do if we are not serving your listening needs:
Now, regarding our guest this week and the choice of topics: we didn't plan out this podcast for a purpose. In fact, we didn't plan any better than we have with any of the previous podcasts. The assemblyman contacted us because he'd heard that we were struggling to find guests this summer. We're always excited to talk with people in the public eye. I wanted to keep the subject matter light because Joel Kleefisch is the only politician I know who is willing to talk with bloggers the way he did with us. I wanted the atmosphere to be relaxed because I am just an everyday dude, after all.
One final note: are you sure that comparing Jenna to Monica Lewinsky is sending the right message? Sure, Monica has some baggage, but she is the person who put Bill Clinton in the history books. Without her, what could we remember him for?
Later, dude!
Aaron
P.S. Apologies to Kathleen Falk. I've never claimed that this blog is always on the ball.
So, if you are offended by our guests or our choice of topics I invite you to step up to the plate. If you're going to be taking a swing at us anyway, you may as well try and knock one out of the park. Here are some things you can do if we are not serving your listening needs:
- Join us on the podcast. We'll do a show about things that interest you.
- Help us get guests. Perhaps you would have better luck lining up liberal guests. We've tried and they are generally non responsive. We'll interview anyone who can be entertaining for at least 15 minutes: you, your favorite politician, even your mother if you like. Here's an extra credit assignment for you: we'd love to get Kathleen and Peg on the program, to complete our discussion on the Attorney General race.
- Do your own show! I've said that I will open up my equipment for anyone who wants to take a whack at it. If you want to see if you can do this thing better, be my guest!
Now, regarding our guest this week and the choice of topics: we didn't plan out this podcast for a purpose. In fact, we didn't plan any better than we have with any of the previous podcasts. The assemblyman contacted us because he'd heard that we were struggling to find guests this summer. We're always excited to talk with people in the public eye. I wanted to keep the subject matter light because Joel Kleefisch is the only politician I know who is willing to talk with bloggers the way he did with us. I wanted the atmosphere to be relaxed because I am just an everyday dude, after all.
One final note: are you sure that comparing Jenna to Monica Lewinsky is sending the right message? Sure, Monica has some baggage, but she is the person who put Bill Clinton in the history books. Without her, what could we remember him for?
Later, dude!
Aaron
P.S. Apologies to Kathleen Falk. I've never claimed that this blog is always on the ball.
18 Amendments:
Who is Kate? I know who Peg is, but I have no idea who Kate is. Please, please let me know who KATE is? I know that Kathy Falk is running for AG. She used to go by Kathleen before she ran for Gov and then made herself more personable by going to Kathy. But I have never, ever heard her referred to as Kate. So please, tell me, WHO IS THE KATE THAT IS RUNNING FOR AG?
You've lost all your credibility, moron!
TR
She has been called Kate, as in "catch and release Kate."
But, I'll make the change to protect your tender sensibilities. It's just another service I offer.
By the way: her campaign was the only democrat campaign to even respond to our requests for a podcast.
You've lost all your credibility, moron!
Thank you for responding to one word out of the entire posting. That's very insightful of you.
Yes...because Kate is never short for Kathleen.
I've never heard Dick Cheney referred to as "Richard." Yet, I'll bet his birth certificate... Oh, forget it!
There is a reason that I don't read his stuff very often. Now I remember why.
PS if you need a fill in let me know
Good on you, Aaron.
But most avid lefties have no interest in common ground or human decency - at least not where inhuman conservative-types are concerned.
They are the vampire killers, and you are the vampire. And they fear your buzzing - they must drown out your buzzing! Gahhhhhh!!!!!!!! Don't touch it! It's evilllll!!!!!!
And thusly the art known as psychiatry exists.
Ron:
(By Jenna's definition, I can call you that, right?)
I really dont know what else I should have responded to in the post other than calling someone Kate who doesnt go by Kate, but I'll do my best:
You write that the RS doesnt know what the podcast is all about- I'm sure the RS does
You want to interview him- and yeah, I would like to hear RS kick yours and Jenna's butt up and down the street for 45 mins, so we are in agreement there.
Perhaps the RS could get you all some liberal guests- well seeing how it has been widely suspected/reported that the RS is a Republican staffer- I doubt that very much
We'll interview anyone who can be entertaining for at least 15 mins
-Um, then why did you interview Joel Kleefisch?
Also, I suspect an interview with the RS would be rather entertaining
Do your own tv show-
Dude, maybe I dont know what a podcast is. But calling a podcast a tv show is like calling Channel 1 network news
Stop Listening:
Again, maybe I dont get a podcast, but telling listeners (who also post a link to the podcast on a blog that is more widely read than yours) to stop listening, might not be the best marketing strategy.
The Assemblyman heard we were having trouble finding guests this summer-
No kidding
Joel Kleefisch is the only politician I know who is willing to talk with bloggers
-Please tell me someone is running against him!
One final note: are you sure that comparing Jenna to Monica Lewinsky is sending the right message? Sure, Monica has some baggage, but she is the person who put Bill Clinton in the history books. Without her, what could we remember him for?
-Giving us a 10 year Republican Majority after all- it's gonna suck in 6 months with Speaker Pelosi.
There, hope that helped.
Anything else?
Also, tell Jennifer I am waiting to hear back about comparing Chicago to West Bend or Racine, or whatever Midwest place she feels tops Chicago
TR
Do your own tv show
Dude! Wipe the spit off your monitor and drool off your chin. Read it again or do a search for "tv show." You won't find it.
Again, maybe I dont get a podcast, but telling listeners (who also post a link to the podcast on a blog that is more widely read than yours) to stop listening, might not be the best marketing strategy.
Don't care. If you don't like the show, let the evil free market do its thing. I'm not going to ask for a government mandate or anything.
(Interesting aside: word verification = falato.)
Ron:
(By Jenna's definition, I can call you that, right?)
By the way, I've been called Aron or Erin or Ahrun for years. I'm thinking of adding a third 'A' just so people can forget one.
I've also been called worse by better. Nanny-nanny boo-boo!
You know what, TR. This debate is pointless. I'm not discussing this anymore, unless the Recess Supervisor wants to chime in. I feel like I'm arguing with my Diet Coke, even though I ordered a blasted Pepsi!
I'm working on cutting the Bee video story and I'm stripping the floors upstairs, so I've got plenty to entertain me. This childish debate is getting downright boring.
In fact, I'm not finding it entertaining at all. Consider yourself the first person actually BANNED from the podcast, because you're so blasted dull and single minded (much like a honey bee). I don't want you on it or listening to it.
If you want to talk like normal people, fire off an email. Until then, get lost. Note: in the future your boring remarks may be removed until further notice.
Sorry you cant deal with criticism
(not that anyone else will see this, but oh well.)
TR
I can deal with constructive criticism. Try me sometime.
face it Aaron you wont win with this asshat he is the worst kind of Anon blogger he loves to take shots at everyone because he knows he is safe no one knows who he is.
Joel who is my assemblyman has went out of his way to connect with bloggers. He has been way ahead of the power curve on this. He has come to blogger events on his own time. He has went out of his way to ask bloggers their opinions on issues. Gee there is a concept a politco who talks to the people he works for and wants to know what they think.
and for the asshats info he does have a dem running against him who will go down to a Bryan Kennedy like defeat before all is said and done. I look forward to personally helping Joel beat him like a drum.
being on Aaron and Jennas podcast dosent require much hell they have had me on for rocks sake. A simple email from any Lib or even a jerk like the RS would have gotten them on.
Clint hit it on the head just dont waste your time with him. I believe he is the guy in the Jetta comercial saying "daddy never hugged me"
If the asshat who is the RS wants to have any respect from anyone admit to who you are and then make those vicious attacks. Lets see how brave he is when people know who is attacking them. Its easy to rip on everyone when you are hiding behind the mask.
The RS isnt a moonbat he is a Troll of the first order
Thanks for having Joel on Aaron. see you on the 5th
This is another example why Haloscan commets are teh way to go, You can ban the cockroaches by IP and never have to worry about them.
Hey, guys, play nice!
(Apparently, I'm gunning for that Recess Supervisor position)
Aaron,
First off, I never would've guessed that a five-sentence critique would warrant a 500-word missive on your part.
I'm fine with your podcast, dude. Chill out. Think of my criticism as being sarcastic, but constructive. It'd have been nice if in those 45 minutes someone could've, I don't know, called bullshit once or twice or asked Poor Man's Foti a few real questions. Instead, we got a long-winded narrative of JK's life (I'm sure that'll be on the bookshelves at B&N soon), some dragged-out hypothetical about orange car seats, and a weak take on the fall elections. And apparently Jenna wants to marry him because he answers his own constituent mail. Ugh.
Perhaps you could've tried some of the following:
- What's the Assembly Republican Caucus like now without Scott Jensen around to lead the troops?
- Tell our listeners five things Legislative Republicans have accomplished in the last two years to warrant anyone voting for them again. Democratic incomptence is already assumed to be the first answer.
-You've developed a reputation in the building for kissing up to leadership and never straying from thet party line on anything. Care to comment?
- If you're such a big believer in diversity of opinion in the blogosphere, why were you part of the crowd trying to get suspected Capitol bloggers fired six or seven months ago? Afraid of a little internal criticism of a do-nothing caucus and its lackluster agenda?
There you go. This listener would like more Tim Russert and less Matt Lauer. But it's your show, and you're right. If things don't change, I'll probably stop listening and that'll be that. Different strokes for different folks, right?
Carry on.
- RS
P.S. Supervising 132 children is hard work, but you'd be welcome to try for a week. I need a vacation.
Thanks to all the "hoopla" I was reading, I've now listened to my very first podcast, ever. :) Interesting! I just might have to do that again.
Oh rats! You mean banning listeners is actually increasing the level of interest in the podcast? What ever shall I do?
I guess that this goes to show: conservatives have a better understanding of free market forces than liberals. Right, TR?
Kate, you can subscribe to the podcast in Itunes to get automatic updates. See the link on my left sidebar for details. Email me if you have any trouble.
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