What happened to the Prizematron?

[MomofKatie]

I just miss the unenthusiastic "yaaaaaaayy......" after someone won something.




Cracked me up every time.

I loved the "yaaaaaayy...."

Whenever someone says or does something not worth enthusiasm, our family says the DIS boards "yaaaayyyy...." in unison.

 

[Decorated_Dust]

I just started listening to the podcast again after more than a year, and this is one of the things I noticed the most. I guess it's time to bring back the low-tech envelopes.

I just miss the unenthusiastic "yaaaaaaayy......" after someone won something.

It always reminded me of a Gregorian Chant, and always added my "Kyrie Eleison" after it. I miss doing that, particularly the mental image of the podcasters in monk gear.

 

[BooToYou7]

This is another phenomenon that I don't think any of us really thought about when starting the podcast.

Personally, I never go back and listen to the show after it's been recorded. It makes me self-conscious about the idiosyncrasies of my speech pattern and I try to correct that during the next show and sound even weirder. The only time I ever go back and listen to a show is when someone says that I said something I either know I didn't say, or at the very least...dont think I said.

That being said, we have heard that people keep episodes of the podcast on their devices and listen to them more than once. Also, like you mentioned...people listen to the shows from years ago.

I am frequently asked "do you remember when you said......." and I think "gosh, I really don't". It's usually after a bit of conversation that it's something that was said in 2007 or something like that.

The experience of doing the podcast and meeting folks that listen has been a very exciting learning process of which I'm thrilled and honored to be a part.

Even though they aren't meant to be gone back and listened to, I think the old episodes are charming. It's so much fun to hear the predictions and rumors with hindsight. It's fun to hear the first email from Dave Parfitt and the Netherpeople. And, of course, listening to Bob. I didn't start listening to the podcast until after he passed so it's been very nice going back and getting to know him.

I've now gone wildly off-topic. Sorry OP!

 

[javamoma]

Even though they aren't meant to be gone back and listened to, I think the old episodes are charming. It's so much fun to hear the predictions and rumors with hindsight. It's fun to hear the first email from Dave Parfitt and the Netherpeople. And, of course, listening to Bob. I didn't start listening to the podcast until after he passed so it's been very nice going back and getting to know him.

I've now gone wildly off-topic. Sorry OP!

Yes, way off topic but agree it is fun to listen to them all! I began listening to the podcast the week Bob died and when new podcasts did not come out fast enough I decided to download the oldies. At that point I felt like I got "caught up" on the group. Then last summer I decided to start over and listen to them all again! I did it so I could remember who said what about different resorts/attractions/etc to plan my upcomming trip. But it does get confusing because one minute you are hearing Pete say Napa Rose is the best place ever. And then I listen to a new podcast full of rants about the place (or vice versa depending on which time period is current and old. I feel like I am explaining time travel!). What would be nice is some kind of database where we could search archives of podcast for a topic like, "The Contemporary". And it would pull up all episodes where the Contemporary was discussed. Then you could listen to all of them and know which one was most current. Wow, how much work would it take to devise a database like that! One can dream though!

The predictions are fun to note. Only a handful were way off base.

 

[AndyPok1]

What would be nice is some kind of database where we could search archives of podcast for a topic like, "The Contemporary". And it would pull up all episodes where the Contemporary was discussed. Then you could listen to all of them and know which one was most current. Wow, how much work would it take to devise a database like that! One can dream though!

I was actually thinking about that a few weeks ago. At the very least split up the old episodes into segments like the new ones are.

I was going to take it upon myself to do it, that way they could embed them throughout the site like they have with some segments, but then I got distracted by something shiny and forgot about it.

 

[GAN]

Didja ever have an appliance / machine / car that never worked right and you finally realized that you were spending more time trying to make it work / keep it running than it was really worth?

For Pete's sake, this is America. You're suppose to throw it out and buy a new one!

 

[k5jm]

Yes, way off topic but agree it is fun to listen to them all! I began listening to the podcast the week Bob died and when new podcasts did not come out fast enough I decided to download the oldies. At that point I felt like I got "caught up" on the group. Then last summer I decided to start over and listen to them all again! I did it so I could remember who said what about different resorts/attractions/etc to plan my upcomming trip. But it does get confusing because one minute you are hearing Pete say Napa Rose is the best place ever. And then I listen to a new podcast full of rants about the place (or vice versa depending on which time period is current and old. I feel like I am explaining time travel!). What would be nice is some kind of database where we could search archives of podcast for a topic like, "The Contemporary". And it would pull up all episodes where the Contemporary was discussed. Then you could listen to all of them and know which one was most current. Wow, how much work would it take to devise a database like that! One can dream though!

The predictions are fun to note. Only a handful were way off base.

There is an older episode Spreadsheet on this board somewhere that breaks-up the episodes by time.

There is also a thread that has content broken down by show thru Early 2011...

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2405156

 

[BooToYou7]

Yes, way off topic but agree it is fun to listen to them all! I began listening to the podcast the week Bob died and when new podcasts did not come out fast enough I decided to download the oldies. At that point I felt like I got "caught up" on the group. Then last summer I decided to start over and listen to them all again! I did it so I could remember who said what about different resorts/attractions/etc to plan my upcomming trip. But it does get confusing because one minute you are hearing Pete say Napa Rose is the best place ever. And then I listen to a new podcast full of rants about the place (or vice versa depending on which time period is current and old. I feel like I am explaining time travel!). What would be nice is some kind of database where we could search archives of podcast for a topic like, "The Contemporary". And it would pull up all episodes where the Contemporary was discussed. Then you could listen to all of them and know which one was most current. Wow, how much work would it take to devise a database like that! One can dream though!

The predictions are fun to note. Only a handful were way off base.

If you download the podcasts through iTunes, you can go to the Podcast menu under your Library and search for a topic in the search field in the upper right hand corner. If the topic is listed in the show description, iTunes will show the shows that fit. (I'm sorry if that description is confusing, I couldn't figure out an easier way to describe it)

 

[sjsjbrook]

This is another phenomenon that I don't think any of us really thought about when starting the podcast.

Personally, I never go back and listen to the show after it's been recorded. It makes me self-conscious about the idiosyncrasies of my speech pattern and I try to correct that during the next show and sound even weirder. The only time I ever go back and listen to a show is when someone says that I said something I either know I didn't say, or at the very least...dont think I said.

I love listening to you speak!! It's funny how we all don't like the way we speak. You have a lovely voice that is easy to understand and listen too. Please never change a thing.

I just miss the unenthusiastic "yaaaaaaayy......" after someone won something.




Cracked me up every time.

Mee tooo!!!!

 

[Sarabi's Cubs]

I love their voices too!!! The only way I can force myself to the gym is that I get the pleasure of listening to Kevin and Teresa speak!!! It's "spectacular"!

Laurie

 

[D-La]

Oh Duh! No reason for a debate, why didn't we think of cloning before? Simple solution. I wonder how many we would need? Maybe we should just start with one of each and see how that goes.

On a side note...I thought the Prizematron was fun and exciting. I just happened to listen to the show when three cruises were given away just during Housekeeping...I loved thinking of the three who won listening and their reaction. That aside....Love the show, love the crew...Prizematron or not, makes no difference to me...either way.

I think that's what the pcc's and ABD trips are about. Meet the gang! Having met Kathy and having fun watching everyone's facebook pages, you feel like you already know all of you like family. (a testament to how well received the show is and how well you all mesh!) I can tell you that it would be a prize beyond measure to do a restaurant review with ya Kevin, but realistically, I know it's a big call on your time. Riding on Journey Into Imagination with Kathy was such a joy, can't wait to meet the rest of you on PCC 3.0!
That being said, HOW MANY OF YOU HAVE BEEN LOOKING CLOSELY AT PEOPLE YOU PASS AT THE PARKS HOPING TO RUN INTO ONE OF THE CREW?! Admit it, we've all done it! hee hee heeeee

 

[javamoma]

If you download the podcasts through iTunes, you can go to the Podcast menu under your Library and search for a topic in the search field in the upper right hand corner. If the topic is listed in the show description, iTunes will show the shows that fit. (I'm sorry if that description is confusing, I couldn't figure out an easier way to describe it)

It's so obvious! I can't believe I never thought to do this before. Thanks for the tip.

 

[DVC Bunny]

Excellent!!

 

[wishspirit]

If you download the podcasts through iTunes, you can go to the Podcast menu under your Library and search for a topic in the search field in the upper right hand corner. If the topic is listed in the show description, iTunes will show the shows that fit. (I'm sorry if that description is confusing, I couldn't figure out an easier way to describe it)

That's a great tip! Thanks!

 

[javamoma]

Hmmm, now what topic will I search for first? I've got it! I'll search, "how to ad an extra week to your trip for free!" Sounds like a good topic to me!