Podpanel Talky Business
It was suggested in the comments during last weekends live streaming that it was about time we started a new podcast. The plan mooted was to host some form of panel show that pitted callers against each other in a battle of wills over topical F1 subjects of the day.
At first we may have been a touch reticent about the idea, however Christine bought a new domain name (which is always a good sign), and the technical bits weren’t too difficult to resolve, so against our better judgement the plan is to have a go this evening.
As ever, with so little planning, it’s anyone’s guess as what may happen, but thus far this is what we’re thinking it’ll take the following form:
- A guest host who will select subjects and chair the panel
- Two teams of callers, battling against each other
- Points will be awarded for winning an argument
- Extra points will be awarded for humour
- Christine to keep score
Bonuses will be awarded for sucking up to the scorer, and then doubled if anyone genuinely manages to compliment Franck Montagny in a subtle way. If no-one has any objections, I’ll probably chair today’s panel.
As yet we’ve no idea how many people we can manage to host on a Skype call but we’re hoping it’ll be either two or three people to a team. Anyone not involved with calling-in can still take part in the comments by associating themselves with a team, digging out facts to help bolster arguments while berating the opposition.
Either it’ll be a riot, a disaster, or more likely both. We have a list of people already interested in being part of the panel, but there may be room for more if anyone can’t make it. The plan is to record the show after this evening’s regular live podcast wraps up, so we’re guessing around 8:00pm this evening.
To take part you’ll either need Skype installed or a have a phone nearby. Skype users should add sidepodcast as a friend while phone users need to email Christine and let her know your phone number.
Any more thoughts and suggestions are always welcome. We have to thank everyone who’s contributed ideas this past seven days, and if anyone looks through the list of suggestions and concludes that this concept seems remarkably similar to Fighting Talk, you are way off the mark. Just because we’re thinking about some cool jingles. Perhaps a ding for good answers, and maybe even a “Hallelujah”. Nothing like it.
October 19th, 2008 at 16:52Christine said:
If you’re interested in taking part in the podpanel, we could do with pictures for the enhanced show.
Not a requirement, of course, but if you don’t mind us featuring your photo, head over to the wiki to post them.
Here’s an example: http://sidepodcast.wetpaint.com/page/Giggles
Or you can always email them to me, whatever is easier.
October 19th, 2008 at 16:52Steven Roy said:
I hadn’t thought about two teams competing that should be fun if it is manageable.
Congrats to Franck on yesterday’s result. ow the ALMS fans could give McNish the driver of the decade ahead of Franck is beyond me
October 19th, 2008 at 16:54Christine said:
We haven’t started yet
October 19th, 2008 at 16:56Steven Roy said:
I have
October 19th, 2008 at 17:26lou said:
lol XD
October 19th, 2008 at 17:31Scott Woodwiss (Gotta beat Christine in FR) said:
I’ll have a go
October 19th, 2008 at 17:36Alex Andronov said:
Hahahaha
As I already have a page on the wiki I better be there! We’re having dinner early so I can take part! That’s dedication 
October 19th, 2008 at 17:39Scott Woodwiss (Gotta beat Christine in FR) said:
To recap on my version of it getting out of hand:
“Oi! Flibster! Stop trying to verbally bitchslap Me with your views on why he’s wrong about why refuelling should not be banned by telling him he’s a massive arse! Go sit in the corner!”
October 19th, 2008 at 17:51me said:
that is, but we’re not giving out bonus points before we start
October 19th, 2008 at 17:55Ollie said:
What time are you
startinghoping to start the live streaming?October 19th, 2008 at 17:58Alex Andronov said:
Absolutely not! Wouldn’t have it!
October 19th, 2008 at 18:01me said:
digest going up shortly. so 7pm at the latest i’d say.
October 19th, 2008 at 18:06R.G (My fuji, Before anyone accuses me of bias, I do support BMW) said:
Is this going to be like fighting talk?
October 19th, 2008 at 18:07Scott Woodwiss (Gotta beat Christine in FR) said:
I can imagine it being more like Mock The Week
OOH! Mock the F1 Week!
October 19th, 2008 at 18:08lou said:
hahaha
October 19th, 2008 at 18:11Scott Woodwiss (Gotta beat Christine in FR) said:
Doing our own version of “If this is the answer, what is the question”
The answer is 94%, what is the question
Is it, in percentage terms, how much would Lewis Hamilton like to win the world championship after he steals parts of Massa’s engine?
October 19th, 2008 at 18:12me said:
shhhh!
October 19th, 2008 at 18:27Steven Roy said:
I got my best Fantasy Racers score of the season 508 points and moved up 6 places.
Autosport now 22 points behind us going into the last race
October 19th, 2008 at 18:28Steven Roy said:
Biggest faller Fledglings. zero points
October 19th, 2008 at 18:30Christine said:
For the second race in a row. No drivers. Must not be playing anymore.
October 19th, 2008 at 18:33Dom said:
So this is going to be a seperate podcast then? Are you planning on recording it after F1 Debrief beacuse I might not be here at the start and don’t want to miss it
October 19th, 2008 at 18:34Dom said:
Or maybe i should try reading the blog post properly…
October 19th, 2008 at 18:36me said:
hehe. i will be a separate download though, yeah.
October 19th, 2008 at 18:38Flibster said:
Bluetoof headset on charge
Kettle on
Oven on for chocolate cake.
October 19th, 2008 at 18:42Steven Roy said:
I compliment Franck but Flibster has trumped me with chocolate cake
October 19th, 2008 at 18:44me said:
October 19th, 2008 at 18:44Ollie said:
Ooh err! How big are you, I don’t want to exceed my download limit?