The comments on Thursday's podcast post indicate that a lot of people are confused. So, I thought I'd try to clear things up a bit. :)
Q: What is a Podcast?
A podcast is a radio show that is hosted on the internet, instead of a radio station.
Q: How do you listen to a podcast?
There are two ways. First, you can click on an embedded player, like the one in this screenshot:
Note: If you view my blog via e-mail, through a reader, or on a mobile device, it's possible that you won't see the player.
However, if you click on the "Balzer Designs" tab at the top of the blog and then choose "Adventures in Arting Podcast"…
…you will be brought to a page where the player is easily available in all formats.
Or, you can subscribe to the podcast (for FREE) via iTunes. Every time there's a new podcast it automatically downloads to your iTunes podcast library. Easy peasey.
Q: When do people listen to podcasts? They're usually 30-60 minutes long.
There are a lot of answers:
- Personally, I like to listen to podcasts while I'm painting or scrapbooking. It's a great way to get in the mood for creating and it feels a little bit like you've got company.
- My husband likes to listen to podcasts at the gym (on his iPod) or as he's falling asleep.
- I've heard from a lot of people who like to listen to podcasts when they're driving. You never lose the radio signal!
- You could listen while you're cooking or cleaning — it makes the time go just a little bit faster.
Q: Why do people listen to podcasts?
I can't answer for everyone, but I enjoy the personal aspect of podcasting. I feel like I really "know" the people on the podcasts I listen to. There tends to be a casual atmosphere on most podcasts that I find really appealing. And it's like a blog. If you like the host, you'll generally like the content they have to offer.
I started the Adventures in Arting Podcast because I wanted to find a way to share my enthusiasm for all things arting — not just my own art. An hour-long podcast packs so much more information and inspiration than a week of blogging possibly could.
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And finally, very specifically about Thursday's post with the giveaway, there's been some confusion about the video in this screenshot:
The "video" is a still shot of Monet's painting mixed with a short (less than 2 minute) audio file about some of the history behind the painting. This is not the podcast you need to listen to in order to be entered into the giveaway. If you were confused and accidentally left a comment about the video, instead of the podcast, feel free to leave a new comment to be entered to win a spot in Life Book. :)
I hope that clears up any confusion. Please let me know if you have any questions. My goal is always to make Balzer Designs a fun and easy place to visit.
Thanks!
Thank you for clear things up. Have a nice weekend!
Thank you for clear things up. Have a nice weekend!
Thank you for clear things up. Have a nice weekend!
Thank you for clear things up. Have a nice weekend!
Thank you for clear things up. Have a nice weekend!
I love listening to podcasts while crafting, and run out of them quickly, so am really excited about yours! It’s been excellent.
I love listening to podcasts while crafting, and run out of them quickly, so am really excited about yours! It’s been excellent.
I love listening to podcasts while crafting, and run out of them quickly, so am really excited about yours! It’s been excellent.
I love listening to podcasts while crafting, and run out of them quickly, so am really excited about yours! It’s been excellent.
I love listening to podcasts while crafting, and run out of them quickly, so am really excited about yours! It’s been excellent.
That was an excellent interview!! Wow! I will need to listen to this again!sooo many fav parts! I agree with Him that although we may plant a “Garden it is inevitable that it will change, and take on its own identity!We have to accept that! I have planted gardens professionally for over 20 years, and have seen this over and over again Julie! That is why I have 75,000 photos to paint from! LOL This was SOOOO enjoyable to me! I am now a subscriber! xxooxxo Vanessa Johanning
ps tweeting at @Gardendesigner !
That was an excellent interview!! Wow! I will need to listen to this again!sooo many fav parts! I agree with Him that although we may plant a “Garden it is inevitable that it will change, and take on its own identity!We have to accept that! I have planted gardens professionally for over 20 years, and have seen this over and over again Julie! That is why I have 75,000 photos to paint from! LOL This was SOOOO enjoyable to me! I am now a subscriber! xxooxxo Vanessa Johanning
ps tweeting at @Gardendesigner !
That was an excellent interview!! Wow! I will need to listen to this again!sooo many fav parts! I agree with Him that although we may plant a “Garden it is inevitable that it will change, and take on its own identity!We have to accept that! I have planted gardens professionally for over 20 years, and have seen this over and over again Julie! That is why I have 75,000 photos to paint from! LOL This was SOOOO enjoyable to me! I am now a subscriber! xxooxxo Vanessa Johanning
ps tweeting at @Gardendesigner !
That was an excellent interview!! Wow! I will need to listen to this again!sooo many fav parts! I agree with Him that although we may plant a “Garden it is inevitable that it will change, and take on its own identity!We have to accept that! I have planted gardens professionally for over 20 years, and have seen this over and over again Julie! That is why I have 75,000 photos to paint from! LOL This was SOOOO enjoyable to me! I am now a subscriber! xxooxxo Vanessa Johanning
ps tweeting at @Gardendesigner !
That was an excellent interview!! Wow! I will need to listen to this again!sooo many fav parts! I agree with Him that although we may plant a “Garden it is inevitable that it will change, and take on its own identity!We have to accept that! I have planted gardens professionally for over 20 years, and have seen this over and over again Julie! That is why I have 75,000 photos to paint from! LOL This was SOOOO enjoyable to me! I am now a subscriber! xxooxxo Vanessa Johanning
ps tweeting at @Gardendesigner !
I was a biology major in college so this was a very interesting podcast (my first actually!!) to me. What really hit home for me is the concept of “benign neglect”, that paying too much attention to the plant can actually be deleterious to the life of the plant. I have killed my share of houseplants usually utilizing the concept of “extreme neglect”. So I’ve stayed away from houseplants thinking they’d require too much work. All I really need is to find a happy medium!! Thanks for the interesting session!!
I was a biology major in college so this was a very interesting podcast (my first actually!!) to me. What really hit home for me is the concept of “benign neglect”, that paying too much attention to the plant can actually be deleterious to the life of the plant. I have killed my share of houseplants usually utilizing the concept of “extreme neglect”. So I’ve stayed away from houseplants thinking they’d require too much work. All I really need is to find a happy medium!! Thanks for the interesting session!!
I was a biology major in college so this was a very interesting podcast (my first actually!!) to me. What really hit home for me is the concept of “benign neglect”, that paying too much attention to the plant can actually be deleterious to the life of the plant. I have killed my share of houseplants usually utilizing the concept of “extreme neglect”. So I’ve stayed away from houseplants thinking they’d require too much work. All I really need is to find a happy medium!! Thanks for the interesting session!!
I was a biology major in college so this was a very interesting podcast (my first actually!!) to me. What really hit home for me is the concept of “benign neglect”, that paying too much attention to the plant can actually be deleterious to the life of the plant. I have killed my share of houseplants usually utilizing the concept of “extreme neglect”. So I’ve stayed away from houseplants thinking they’d require too much work. All I really need is to find a happy medium!! Thanks for the interesting session!!
I was a biology major in college so this was a very interesting podcast (my first actually!!) to me. What really hit home for me is the concept of “benign neglect”, that paying too much attention to the plant can actually be deleterious to the life of the plant. I have killed my share of houseplants usually utilizing the concept of “extreme neglect”. So I’ve stayed away from houseplants thinking they’d require too much work. All I really need is to find a happy medium!! Thanks for the interesting session!!
Happy to stumble upon this podcast! Downloading it now to my phone.
Happy to stumble upon this podcast! Downloading it now to my phone.
Happy to stumble upon this podcast! Downloading it now to my phone.
Happy to stumble upon this podcast! Downloading it now to my phone.
Happy to stumble upon this podcast! Downloading it now to my phone.
I totally loved your episode. I work for the DOT in CA and supervise close to 20 landscape architects. We are constantly struggling with what should be planted, what road users expect to be planted, and what we can ultimately maintain with dwindling resources. I was surprised to hear that Harvard really has no consideration for maintenance in it’s education of LAs; of course, I don’t think Harvard grads will ever be working for a DOT. The future of landscaped freeways is currently being dominated by the maintenance discussion and the trend is towards more hardscape which can be a canvas for graffiti as well. Unfortunately not much grows in CA without irrigation so things like wildflowers in the median aren’t an option for us and native vegetation quickly turns into a fire hazard during the summer months. However there is some hope. We’ve had some recent success in sharing landscape maintenance activities with local agencies and community groups. If the community really wants the freeway or the interchange to be their gateway then they need to be wiling to help out.
I totally loved your episode. I work for the DOT in CA and supervise close to 20 landscape architects. We are constantly struggling with what should be planted, what road users expect to be planted, and what we can ultimately maintain with dwindling resources. I was surprised to hear that Harvard really has no consideration for maintenance in it’s education of LAs; of course, I don’t think Harvard grads will ever be working for a DOT. The future of landscaped freeways is currently being dominated by the maintenance discussion and the trend is towards more hardscape which can be a canvas for graffiti as well. Unfortunately not much grows in CA without irrigation so things like wildflowers in the median aren’t an option for us and native vegetation quickly turns into a fire hazard during the summer months. However there is some hope. We’ve had some recent success in sharing landscape maintenance activities with local agencies and community groups. If the community really wants the freeway or the interchange to be their gateway then they need to be wiling to help out.
I totally loved your episode. I work for the DOT in CA and supervise close to 20 landscape architects. We are constantly struggling with what should be planted, what road users expect to be planted, and what we can ultimately maintain with dwindling resources. I was surprised to hear that Harvard really has no consideration for maintenance in it’s education of LAs; of course, I don’t think Harvard grads will ever be working for a DOT. The future of landscaped freeways is currently being dominated by the maintenance discussion and the trend is towards more hardscape which can be a canvas for graffiti as well. Unfortunately not much grows in CA without irrigation so things like wildflowers in the median aren’t an option for us and native vegetation quickly turns into a fire hazard during the summer months. However there is some hope. We’ve had some recent success in sharing landscape maintenance activities with local agencies and community groups. If the community really wants the freeway or the interchange to be their gateway then they need to be wiling to help out.
I totally loved your episode. I work for the DOT in CA and supervise close to 20 landscape architects. We are constantly struggling with what should be planted, what road users expect to be planted, and what we can ultimately maintain with dwindling resources. I was surprised to hear that Harvard really has no consideration for maintenance in it’s education of LAs; of course, I don’t think Harvard grads will ever be working for a DOT. The future of landscaped freeways is currently being dominated by the maintenance discussion and the trend is towards more hardscape which can be a canvas for graffiti as well. Unfortunately not much grows in CA without irrigation so things like wildflowers in the median aren’t an option for us and native vegetation quickly turns into a fire hazard during the summer months. However there is some hope. We’ve had some recent success in sharing landscape maintenance activities with local agencies and community groups. If the community really wants the freeway or the interchange to be their gateway then they need to be wiling to help out.
I totally loved your episode. I work for the DOT in CA and supervise close to 20 landscape architects. We are constantly struggling with what should be planted, what road users expect to be planted, and what we can ultimately maintain with dwindling resources. I was surprised to hear that Harvard really has no consideration for maintenance in it’s education of LAs; of course, I don’t think Harvard grads will ever be working for a DOT. The future of landscaped freeways is currently being dominated by the maintenance discussion and the trend is towards more hardscape which can be a canvas for graffiti as well. Unfortunately not much grows in CA without irrigation so things like wildflowers in the median aren’t an option for us and native vegetation quickly turns into a fire hazard during the summer months. However there is some hope. We’ve had some recent success in sharing landscape maintenance activities with local agencies and community groups. If the community really wants the freeway or the interchange to be their gateway then they need to be wiling to help out.