2009.06.16
We called Tod Maffin, our closing speaker, to ask how his session Twenty Moments of Epic Awesomeness challenges prevailing thought. Tod’s reply? “Who the fuck is this?!” We forgot that Tod is in Vancouver and woke him up at 4:30 a.m. Later that day, his lawyer sent us an abrupt letter that started with “Dear chronologically challenged pinheads,” Luckily, the letter also contained a brief summary (poorly handwritten on construction paper) of how the finalé will challenge your thoughts:
Rarely have I seen a podcaster fail who has thoroughly followed this path. Those who do not succeed are those who can not or will not give themselves to these 20 simple and awesome things — usually men and women who are constitutionally incapable of being awesome. There are such unfortunates. They are not at fault; they seem to have been born that way.
If you have decided that you want to be awesome and are willing to go to any length to get it – then you are ready to take certain steps. The first of which is to stick around for Tod’s closing address. Remember that we deal with audio – cunning, baffling, powerful! Without help it is too much for us. But there is One who can get you on your own personal path to awesomeness. That One is Tod. May you find him now.
Yeah, we don’t really understand it either, but Tod always delivers.
Tod Maffin will be speaking at 11:40am on Sunday, June 21 as part of the PAB09 program.
2009.06.16
We asked Katherine Matthews how her session, Spice Up Your Life: Creativity, Community and the Art of Masala Film-Making, challenges prevailing thought.
The masala film genre and its exuberant style of storytelling has slowly been influencing the way I work as a podcaster, and what I hope to bring to PAB is a better understanding of the genre, how it works, and what it teaches me about being in a creative space. I’m hoping it will generate some new ideas for others on crafting stories and creating media using in ways they might not have thought of before, by mining a wealth of creative influences and traditional ideas, by seeking out fresh ones, and by connecting with other creators
Katherine Matthews will be speaking at 9:00am on Sunday, June 21 as part of the PAB09 program.
2009.06.16
We are pleased to announce that the PAB09 Boat Cruise will be taking place from 8:00pm-10:00pm on Saturday, June 20. All registered PABsters, their partners and families are invited to attend.
The boat cruise will take place on the Island Belle, a double-decker boat and will feature an open mic for all community musicians and singers on the main level of the boat. There is a cash bar on board.
Note that the cruise sets sail at 8:00pm SHARP!
Photo: Our Boat by Bill Deys
2009.06.15
We asked Scarborough Dude how his JOLT!, Now Here This, challenges prevailing thought.
I think people need to be reminded that our individual stories and unique perspectives are what make these communication tools so valuable. I will challenge the assumption that pre- and post-production procedures are obligatory.
Scarborough Dude will be delivering his JOLT! at 9:40am on Saturday, June 20 as part of the PAB09 program.
2009.06.15
Congratulations to Shelley Montreuil, winner of the CastRoller PAB09 registration giveaway — and thank you to Bill Deys and William Spaetzel for their community spirit in making this giveaway available.
Another giveaway will be selected and announced CPB-145 (recording tonight). That’s the giveaway of real maple syrup (not the crappy table kind) from the Kingston area. Francis Wooby has made that draw possible. Remember, you have to be at PAB to collect your prize if your name is drawn.
Finally, a very special thank you to Tod Maffin for his Friend of PAB sponsorship!!!
2009.06.10
We asked Tim Coyne how his session, Unkempt – The Creative Workflow of a Storyteller, challenges prevailing thought.
Is Storytelling an art? A skill? A talent? I think it’s one of those things that people think come “naturally”; you can either tell a good story or you can’t. This may or may not be true. I don’t know. But for this presentation, I’m going to treat it as a skill. I’m going to treat it as something that you can work on and get better at. I’m going to focus on concrete tools and techniques that I use in my podcast.
I hope these tools and techniques inspire others to think a bit differently about what they do with their podcast and how they can incorporate narrative into their show.
Tim is also delivering a JOLT! called You Will Not F&*^#*g Talk About Me In Your Podcast which will present a counterpoint to his PAB08 Be Authentic JOLT!, the real story about overcoming a strained relationship with his father through podcasting.
Tim will be speaking at 1:00pm and JOLT!ing at 3:40pm on Saturday, June 21 as part of the PAB09 program.
