So, two and half months into this great adventure that is making a living broadcasting via new media and it's been a steep learning curve.Some easy lessons learned: Be nice to PR folk without being sycophantic and they'll typically go out of t

Getting the Premium Shows on Mobile Devices

May 6th, 2013

So, as Scott and I wrestle with the realities of mobile data transfer lets take a look at how you can get the premium shows directly on to your mobile device with no need to tether to a computer via iTunes or the like.First let's look at Down

Flanders and The Velocast Productions Outdoor Broadcast Unit.

Mar 28th, 2013

So, as you all know, Velocast Productions starts it's year of "on the ground" race coverage with this weekend's Tour of Flanders. We could not be more excited and committed.Well, yesterday Scott and I sat down for a final production meeting an

The Problem with Brad.

Dec 29th, 2012

Slightly provocative headline because in truth, other than "cunt"gate, "wanker"gate etc, I don't really have a problem with Brad. In fact, whilst I've strongly and distressingly frequently critiscised such PR faux pas, my most used phrase durin

Twitter? Good God Y'all! What is it Good For?

Dec 20th, 2012

I've discussed my ambivalence about Twitter often before. I'll be staying so no "I've had enough! I'm off!" from me though. What I will do is limit the types of interaction I engage in using the medium.It's a great broadcast medium.It's great

It Just Got Real.

Nov 23rd, 2012

Today I tweeted that I'd handed in my notice to my line manager in The Royal Mail to pursue Velocast Productions Ltd as my full time job. My last day as a Postie will be the 28th of March 2013.The response via tweets, DM's and email has been a

Follow Up Post: Stuart Potter. It's a Mental Health Thang

Nov 11th, 2012

I catch up with Stuart Potter after his Biggest Journey. We reflect on his trip, both physical and emotional, and look to the future.

I Bloody Well Love our Listeners

Nov 8th, 2012

Been catching up with emails from listeners today. Getting there but still a fair few to get through so if you haven't heard back from me I'll be in touch soon.Most of the mail is complimentary and I'm really touched by the good wishes and dec

Introducing Steve McCaw: How Deep Should You Go?

Nov 7th, 2012

Introducing a new voice to The Velocast Universe, but a man I have held in the highest regard for years. Welcome Steve McCaw, one of the finest time trial riders in Scottish history and one of the best mechanics I've ever met. A brain so precis

Twitter

Sep 22nd, 2012

Folk will have noticed my frustration with Twitter over recent months. I could analyse it ad naus (a nice wee classicism I use frequently in relation to Twitter "conversations") but I'm going to be direct and to the point."The Twitterverse A

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