I’m on a bit of a social networking/new media roll this week.
Last night I participated in my first podcast for the Georgia Podcast Network, a round table discussion/beer tasting/face off between Miller Lite and Bud Light.
I won’t spoil the outcome, but I think we came to some interesting conclusions and great topics while drinking two of America’s most popular beers.
Better than the beer and the conversation – by a wide margin – were the participants, all of whom brought a seriousness and gravitas to such a pressing issue as light/lite beers.
Tony
Thomas
James
Garrett
Rusty (who currently eschews blogging for podcasting & twittering)
Me
A good time (if not good beers) were had by all.
I should note that most of us started earlier with SweetWater 420s or, in James’ case, Budweiser and finished the same way.
In between, we rambled and sampled our SABMiller/Coors Lite and InBev Light, told bad jokes and sweated into the early evening.
I likely didn’t contribute as much as I would like – our somewhat recorder-shy and definitely overworked server said more – but I had a good time. Here’s hoping I’m invited back for the Hipster/Douchebag beer podcast which is both forthcoming and now-late.
Additionally, I’ve had the opportunity today to meet with local blogger and social media gadfly Dan Greenfield of Bernaise Source.
We had a lively afternoon discussion about the work I do, the local blogging/social media scene, the future, entertainment and all points in between.
Nice, sharp guy and a wonderful shady spot for a talk. Can’t wait to see how his piece turns out.
Anyhow, it’s nice to feel a part of the greater “community” – if such a thing exists – of local new media folks.
Here’s to more fun, camaraderie and information exchange in the future.
The Beercast gathering was quite excellent.
My only hope is that the final product will be even half as entertaining as the recording of it.
Ugh, I hate that I missed out on this one. I will definitely be at the next beer-off.