The Gareth and Billcast

In this first episode Gareth and Bill talk about why they're starting a podcast, explore the world of generative AI and why the machines keep making stuff up, and worry about how easy it is to get your smart speakers to do things without asking you first.  Plus some banter and chat.

After years of talking tech, Gareth Mitchell and Bill Thompson just can't seem to break the habit... first episode published Monday April 10.

A reflection on why twenty years of live radio helps when you're managing an online presentation. With added mic noise

A more contemplative time at the end of a busy day

Another first - back at the theatre. And this time to see my son perform

my first time in the radio studio with Gareth since December

A radio programme and a photo memory, and the usefulness of synchronicity. (Image shows artist Sophie Calle outside the French Pavilion at the 2007 Venice Biennale)

I've always listened to the radio. It's become more important in these pandemical times.

On a hot saturday, I sat in a cool dark room with one shiny wall. It was splendid.

We've been making Digital Planet (Go Digital / Click) for twenty years, but do it differently now

cycled to a pub. I ate and drank and talked and we were wonderfully indiscreet.

And it was special because it was with people I like but who are not precious to me. And for the last year I have carefully preserved my in person time for those I love.

Felt good

Day two, and I'm wondering how to work productively

It's the first of June. Let's see how long I last...

It's June 30 and the last day of #AudioMo, so I thought I'd talk about the process and the people and the joys of random chat.

For the penulimate day of #AudioMo, June 29, I'm thinking about how language shapes thought, and how the words we use and the metaphors we choose can affect the ways we engage with others, especially when it comes to military metaphors.

June 28, Sunday #AudioMo is a shoutout to the people who keep me informed about the world. You might find them interesting too…

Dan Hon: @hondanhon
https://danhon.substack.com/
Ira Bolychevsky: @shevski
https://redecentralize.org/
Azeem Azhar: @azeem
https://www.exponentialview.co/
Christian Payne: @documentally
http://documentally.com/
David Finnigan: @davidfinig
https://davidfinnigan.substack.com/

June 27, and today's #AudioMo finds me missing that peculiar state of being together that we call 'an audience' and worrying about the future of live venues here in the UK.

It's June 26 and the final stretch for #AudioMo, where I am reflecting on how I tell the story of my life, and what I don't say in the process.

Ninety days on a boat and in my #AudioMo for June 25 I reflect on how good we are at ignoring the enormity of what's going on. With added cat sounds.

Wednesday June 24 and another #AudioMo, this time about filming, and being a councillor.