Honestly I don’t think the name “Quibi” is much worse than a lot of established things we’ve come to accept. Facebook, UA-cam, Twitter, Tik-Tok… imagine hearing those for the first time and not knowing what they are. They’re all dorky names that don’t really explain what they are
David please complete the debate with these Best two ebook benefits: 1) I don’t need a suit case/brief case for just my books when I go on vacation. 2) my wife doesn’t complain that my bedside table lamp is to bright. Lightening chaos round: could read and keeps the lights low when trying to put my baby to sleep.
I understand some of the increased work with all The Vergecasts being video, but if you play a Super Bowl commercial on your podcasts and I have to just listen to it, it should’ve been video
Thanks for trying some great new ideas! I really like Version History. However, the debate show structure makes it feel dull. A less structured discussion with more than two participants would be more entertaining. I really don't think I'd listen to that show as it currently exists on a regular basis. Rock on.
Topics to debate: * Digital Video Games vs Physical Video games - can also apply to board games * Over the ear vs earbuds * Analog vs digital Audio * Wired vs BT headphones * Phone Music player vs Dedicated music player (ipod, zune) * Walking outside vs Treadmill
real note: george lucas deciding to make star wars episode one a test to see how many visual effects shots he can squeeze out of a VFX studio is hall of fame. it changed movies forever, you can touch on Rattle and Hum having to close even with Life of Pi _winning the oscar for best visual effects._ at 39:29 when The Gang is basically roasting core conceits of the pilot its a awesome friendly energy that i like. i apologize for the unhelpful note
Alright, so beyond the name and the math TikTok had a real advantage over Quibi . TikTok is a social media platform. During the pandemic it made people feel connected, whether through publishing their own content or viewing someone else's and commenting. UA-cam also has this advantage to a large degree. The creators are 'Other People' - not elite Hollywood filmmakers. These are social media platforms. Quibi was just an entertainment streaming service, and didn't have what that requires - a 'Game of Thrones' equivalent. Re the experimental formats: I like this format a lot. The three of you discussing tech whether in the present or historically is always entertaining - because you're funny AND have fun, smart insights. I thought the 'debate' format was pretty funny, but it sounded like a one-off satire on today's political debates :-) Not something I'd want to listen to more than once - felt like it kind of cramped your style. Also, what's fun about your opinions are that they're real passionate opinions. Debates are about winning no matter what you think and are therefore to me, much less interesting. In fact, I listened to the last one, but got bored immediately on this one and didn't finish listening. And anyway you all debate all the time on the regular show. Why restrict yourselves to this weird, formal debate format?
Maybe it’s just me, but I find the approach to the debate format really unsatisfying. If you are going to structure something around the premise of a formal debate including timed statements, placing a representative on one side that does not seriously argue for that side feels like a letdown. I think this was most prominent in Nilay’s fallback to calling David a communist in the last episode. Was it funny? Absolutely, but it left a huge hole where I think an actual argument should have been. That tells me an argument may not have existed, so why are we here? I think you need to plan these in a way where the people on each side genuinely argue for their stance, otherwise you might as well just have a normal discussion of people dunking on Amazon which is what this second episode turned into. Each show should be divisive. Just the idea of a token debate between iOS and Android would be absolutely killer if you had two sides who could really argue their merits. Does that take effort and planning? Sure. You will probably need to talk to people in the target industry or other reporters who feel differently, and it will involve research. But I think a full version of this show that has its wings and takes itself a little more seriously is where the money is.
Books: marginalia: I was raised in Catholic school. The nuns were very clear, one does not write on books. Plus, the books were passed down from class to class, so marginalia was forbidden. Since then, I can't stand books that aren't perfect and clear.
Honestly I don’t think the name “Quibi” is much worse than a lot of established things we’ve come to accept. Facebook, UA-cam, Twitter, Tik-Tok… imagine hearing those for the first time and not knowing what they are. They’re all dorky names that don’t really explain what they are
David please complete the debate with these Best two ebook benefits: 1) I don’t need a suit case/brief case for just my books when I go on vacation. 2) my wife doesn’t complain that my bedside table lamp is to bright. Lightening chaos round: could read and keeps the lights low when trying to put my baby to sleep.
*Use* an e-reader for most books that you want to read.
*Buy* physical books for books that matter.
the flagship podcast, of VC money
too broad
I understand some of the increased work with all The Vergecasts being video, but if you play a Super Bowl commercial on your podcasts and I have to just listen to it, it should’ve been video
Thanks for trying some great new ideas! I really like Version History. However, the debate show structure makes it feel dull. A less structured discussion with more than two participants would be more entertaining. I really don't think I'd listen to that show as it currently exists on a regular basis. Rock on.
Agreed on the debate.
My only initial request is that all the Verge podcasts be video podcasts too - I love seeing you faces :-)
Topics to debate:
* Digital Video Games vs Physical Video games - can also apply to board games
* Over the ear vs earbuds
* Analog vs digital Audio
* Wired vs BT headphones
* Phone Music player vs Dedicated music player (ipod, zune)
* Walking outside vs Treadmill
Loving this debate addition to the vergecast. Would love to have a video version of this podcast! Big fan of the fun that happens in this podcast
Honestly I'm liking both "Version History" & "Tech Debates"
Backing up the closing argument of a debate with a swelling orchestral score is peak Pathos and I want to know if it was added in post.
Big fan of the debate segment and the version history stuff. Call the debate VergeCourt
Virtual Boy for versionn history. The birth of VR, but not in the way that anyone currently thinks of it.
Ive gotten cut from my cracked phone screen 👀. Arguably worse than a paper cut 😂
Second week of vacation?! Where do live? Europe?!?
When you can vacation in northern Connecticut, you get vacation for two weeks.
Not understanding "Don't write in books." I am going to go write in a few book margins in spite.
I quite liked this format. Please keep doing these kinds of episodes!
SanDisk has a 32GB Clip Sport Go mp3 player for $40 (on Amazon and on Western Digital sites). More memory at 1/2 the price.
Ebooks. They have dictionary. It’s good for your own language and perfect for learning another language
You need to interview the hosts of Streamiverse, the podcast that started as Quibiverse until they got a C&D from Quibi
real note: george lucas deciding to make star wars episode one a test to see how many visual effects shots he can squeeze out of a VFX studio is hall of fame. it changed movies forever, you can touch on Rattle and Hum having to close even with Life of Pi _winning the oscar for best visual effects._
at 39:29 when The Gang is basically roasting core conceits of the pilot its a awesome friendly energy that i like. i apologize for the unhelpful note
Loving this format !
I think hall of fame is the clear winner between the two.
Alright, so beyond the name and the math TikTok had a real advantage over Quibi . TikTok is a social media platform. During the pandemic it made people feel connected, whether through publishing their own content or viewing someone else's and commenting. UA-cam also has this advantage to a large degree. The creators are 'Other People' - not elite Hollywood filmmakers. These are social media platforms. Quibi was just an entertainment streaming service, and didn't have what that requires - a 'Game of Thrones' equivalent.
Re the experimental formats: I like this format a lot. The three of you discussing tech whether in the present or historically is always entertaining - because you're funny AND have fun, smart insights. I thought the 'debate' format was pretty funny, but it sounded like a one-off satire on today's political debates :-) Not something I'd want to listen to more than once - felt like it kind of cramped your style. Also, what's fun about your opinions are that they're real passionate opinions. Debates are about winning no matter what you think and are therefore to me, much less interesting. In fact, I listened to the last one, but got bored immediately on this one and didn't finish listening. And anyway you all debate all the time on the regular show. Why restrict yourselves to this weird, formal debate format?
I was excited to listen to a discussion about ebooks between friends. Instead I got a Kindle-themed Matlock episode. Disappointing.
Obligatory David Pierce thirst comment
Maybe it’s just me, but I find the approach to the debate format really unsatisfying. If you are going to structure something around the premise of a formal debate including timed statements, placing a representative on one side that does not seriously argue for that side feels like a letdown. I think this was most prominent in Nilay’s fallback to calling David a communist in the last episode. Was it funny? Absolutely, but it left a huge hole where I think an actual argument should have been. That tells me an argument may not have existed, so why are we here? I think you need to plan these in a way where the people on each side genuinely argue for their stance, otherwise you might as well just have a normal discussion of people dunking on Amazon which is what this second episode turned into. Each show should be divisive. Just the idea of a token debate between iOS and Android would be absolutely killer if you had two sides who could really argue their merits. Does that take effort and planning? Sure. You will probably need to talk to people in the target industry or other reporters who feel differently, and it will involve research. But I think a full version of this show that has its wings and takes itself a little more seriously is where the money is.
Books: marginalia: I was raised in Catholic school. The nuns were very clear, one does not write on books. Plus, the books were passed down from class to class, so marginalia was forbidden. Since then, I can't stand books that aren't perfect and clear.
Dude. You are on vacation. Don’t work man.
The flagship podcast of rich people throwing money at each other blindly 😊
eBook Read Aloud is better 😅
Audiobooks are best 😂