5..4..3..2.. FAILURE TO LAUNCH FOR NOW

OK HERE IS THE SCOOP THE FIRST COUPLE OF DAYS OF THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR HAVE BEEN MORE HECTIC THEN ANYTHING. AS FAR AS THE RADIO PODCAST ITS GETTING READY FOR ITS LAUNCH WITH ITS SISTER STATION WSTU95 TV BROADCAST. SO HOLD ON TO YOUR HATS AND EVERYTHING IS GONNA BE ALRIGHT. THANKS GUYS FOR BEING BOBCATS

Back from Vacation

Hey There Bobcats,

I'm back from vacation and a most needed recharge. So now that the new semester is about to get into full swing the first episode of the WSTU 95.1 internet podcast is under way. Just stay tuned to my blog to get up to date info on what's going on with the station and how you can be apart of history in the making. If you need to reach me email me at Cmiller2@stu.edu...Thanks for listening. 

Video Blog

Transformers movie

ok here is something defiantly that needs to be discussed the release of the new Transformers movie Rise of the Fallen. I do have to say that overall excellent job by the director to just at the right touches to the film. Great story line stayed in sequence of the comic book and childhood T.V. series. The resurrection of the older Autobots and Decepticons was truly a stroke of genius.

The film theatricality was very well put together. Edited transitions to the special effects gave this film its edge to be proclaimed film of the summer in my book.

The interview process brought to you by Skype

Well some very interesting information to better my guest interviews with the power of Skype. Skype is an internet based instant messaging and video chat program that allows its users to keep in touch with other contacts with the power of Skype this will allow my podcast to reach a crossed the united states to bring you guest from the west coast to the east coast.

Professor Moyano introduced this innovative idea to me. She did and experiment to see if it would work to crate an audio interview with one of the students and record it on Garage Band. Needless to say that the audio quality was excellent and it sounded just like a phone conversation. I will defiantly be using this to generate my interviews.

Midway to sunday

Well we just took our midterm exam. I ACED it of course. It is like I said we are half way into the production of the new internet radio podcast.

New content

Well this weekend I was researching a paper that another professor asked me to write explaining what is pop culture. A light came one and gave me an idea for the podcast. I should bring in students that like to express their views on specific topics like pop culture, music and movies. Everyone should get some air time so that they have experience being in the lime light.

This special segment i need a name for but can not think of anything at the moment. This can be used as a package or even a bit for on the site audio for pre-recordings. The last thing I need to get is some good mic's. the sound quality from the mac computers are horrible but lets see if Carlos can pull a rabbit out of the hat.

The first VO

Hmmmmm... I do have to say that my first V.O. for the Institute for Communication Entertainment and Media was a sloppy success. Its a start to get things of the ground for the podcast with some V.O. commercials. I was thinking of doing a coupe more for the other departments of the university. Might have to get some more research. As they always say practice makes almost perfect.


I think that these V.o.'s will help me train my voice and articulate me a lot better when I launch the radio podcast. We shall see in time, what i need to do is actually get together with Steve Branik from the Paul and Young Ron show. May be he can give me some pointers. Hopefully I can get him for a interview. Cross my fingers.

This audio commercial is for the promotion of the Institute for Communication, Entertainment, and Media at Saint Thomas University. Also to promote the Flagship Radio Internet Podcast WSTU 95.1...

Some Guide Lines of Radio by Valerie Geller

- Speak in term's your listener can "picture". Use Details. Describe the little things so your audience can "see" what you are talking about.
-Always start your Show with something very interesting. This ought to be obvious but often isn't.
-Tell the TRUTH.
-Never be boring
-If something is big or important is happening today, go with it.
-listen to your station, even when your not on air
-Make your program matter. Use your own life as a show resource.
-Bury the dead: If a topic is overdone drop it.
-If you are live on-air, anything goes! but anything pre-recorded should be perfect
-It is ok to brag about yourself- If it's good.
-Brag about other people's stuff. If another host on your station had a "magic moment", talk about it.
-If you don't know anything. it's ok to say so. Your audience will love to know that you are like them
-Do smooth and interesting transitions to other hosts and shows. Support them
-be who you are on radio
-Risk. Try things. Dare to be great!

These guide lines where brought to you by

Creating Powerful Radio:Getting, Keeping and Growing Audiences
By Valerie Geller

Recording/Script

Well today is where we make our giant leap into the radio media world. I have developed a script for a commercial for the launch date of this radio podcast and also implementing the advertising for Saint Thomas University's Institute of Communication, Entertainment, and Media. This radio commercial will have to be entertaining and inviting to some of the innovations brought to you by STU.
The classes that I want to promote when I do my piece is Speaking on Radio and Television, Speech, and Oral Interpretation. These classes are what I think are necessary to conduct a professional radio platform for the universities involvement in different media outlets. Speech and Oral Interpretation are the building blocks for creating your voice range and confidence to speak publicly. Speaking on Radio and Television will bring the student to the next level by creating an on air personality and equipment overview better understand the makings of a successful radio podcast broadcast.

What will we say to the masses?

Well after careful deliberation and sleepless hours I have come up with a solution. One of the most difficult things to put together is the content of a radio broadcast. Once again Paul and Young Ron's influence has rubbed off on me. I was personal thinking of a mix of music, comedy, guests, and news which WSTU 95.1 would be most productive. It will cover all the basic elements of radio.
The next question that I bring to the table is how many and when there will be a broadcast. This question again will be presented to a group of students and teachers so that not only will this be my creation but influenced by the Saint Thomas University Family.

whats the reason?

hmmmm... the reason is to make your voice be heard. By who you ask, anyone willing to listen to have an open mind and a short attention span. Everyone always switching dials, knobs, and button with the urge of being on the cutting edge of reason. Why are the not then? To those fortunate few who put together the pieces of the puzzle, will unlock the secrets of the mind, but will forever be trapped in an endless madness we call communication.

To decipher ones ingenuity of speech is a lot harder then a summer sunset. Words,letters, numbers all coincide to create the breath of a thousand tongues, only one understands the true meaning of the words spoken which is why we need to listen carefully to those words transferred over the waves to be understood in full context as to use the information provided for everyday thought.

The First Radio Podcast @ STU

Hey guys this is the first ever blog to get going on WSTU 95.1 the voice of the bobcat. This has been my vision for the past 2 years. Other students along with myself have been preparing to get started on this new resource to bring a new learning experience and fun to the institute of communications, entertainment ,and media.

This week I will be putting together a survey that will give me a better understanding of what content should presented for the first episode of WSTU 95.1. This survey will be given out to the students of the online media and blog design and to English Pop culture class with Montes.