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December 03, 2004
Podcast Review: Not Work Safe Radio Podcast
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3 and a half stars
, I do not subscribe
, Podcast Review
ultraILK - got ilk? Home of NWS radio Podcast
Format: online conversation
Content: talk, humor, sometimes off-color
Rating: 
What I'm going to do: listen on occasion
Typical Length: 30 - 40 minutes
I've been putting off reviewing Not Work Safe radio for a little while because I couldn't get a bead on it. Ilk's format has changed substantially since his first couple of podcasts, but it seems as though he has a direction now, though he states on his blog that he's still experimenting.
Ilk and his recent guest Ash produce an online ramble that we're invited to at Not Work Safe Radio. They talk about a wide variety of subjects, relying on items they've seen on TV or the web, not to mention thier own unique interests. In particular Ilk and Ash are seemingly fascinated (obsessed?) with various sexual subjects. I am less interested in such things (or perhaps I'm just in denial), so those parts of the podcast were less enjoyable for me. On the other hand, other parts of the podcasts were genuinely very funny, including the flat, emotionless reading of a chat transcript from the latest podcast. I've also really enjoyed Ilk's musical choices, especially in his latest show.
The audio, while rough in the first few posts, has matured and is now well mixed and easy to listen to. The backing music and vocals are well balanced and the volume changes from vocal to musical content are minimal. The transitions from music to vocals are nicely done as well.
The file and track naming for Not Work Safe Radio is satisfactory; I can identify the podcast easily both on my portable and in my file system. However, it would be nice if Ilk told us the track lengths for the music he's playing (rant).
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Posted by cori at December 3, 2004 06:24 AM