I really enjoy getting catching the video feeds whenever I can, and even though I do often end up switching to another window and basically just listening to it… like an actual podcast… I do really enjoy it. I love getting a look at the setups you guys use (such as using your TV as a subject prompt for everyone to see), and it’s also really fun to get to chat with other fans on the Stickham page about the same subjects you guys are covering (but mostly just on random subjects).

I think it’s a great treat, and in no way egotistical. It’s a nice treat that I know you guys have to go out of your way to set up (and put clothes on for), and am very appreciative. I don’t really follow the lo-fidelity podcast, so the live feeds give me a great reason to tune in to an occasional episode, and it often gets me to download the previous episode out of curiosity.

So basically, some folks sitting around mics recording a podcast is more than enough to keep my interest (when it’s you guys ). Thanks.

As for why… I’m not really sure. When I heard about the stream, I wasn’t like “Well, why the hell would anyone want to watch that?”

I almost see it as something similar to going to see live music. If you were to just sit at home and listen to a CD through your stereo or your headphones, you would probably receive a higher-quality experience, where everything has been edited and produced to completion (if that sentence makes any sense at all). And while a live performance may not sound as good or as clean as the studio recording, there is some sense of excitement to be gained from watching the music be made right before your eyes.

That was a horrible, horrible analogy… I completely apologize. I hope you see what I’m trying to get at, though.

Beyond that, it almost seemed like a logical progression for you guys (aside from the fact that you broadcast a conversation about audio in a video format), if that makes any sense. I think the fact that you guys are willing to go that extra mile, and interact with a live audience, is pretty awesome.

And, like DesireCampbell said… Stalking.

At any rate, I would love to watch other streams of your other podcasts. It was a lot of fun seeing other people’s responses in real time, as well as actually watching you guys converse and interact. I also got a kick about the short side conversations you guys had… Mostly just you trying to figure out what album to give Jeff for the next episode, though.

Long comment is long. Sorry ’bout that.

Also, you know, the stalking.

I love seeing my favorite hosts just talk it out. It adds more to what the audio lacks, like facil expressions, and bloopers, and all the other stuff. It allows the fans and the hosts to connect even more, since previosuly we only heard audio. Perhaps that’s why live podcasts are great.

I’m not sure if any of this has made sense, but hopefully I answered your question.