Don’t call it a podcast #1 – Accents
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On a whim yesterday, I had the brilliant (???) idea of getting a microphone, and then proceeded to write and record the first of hopefully many in a series that I’d like to call, “Don’t call it a podcast”. Seriously, don’t call it a podcast – it’s just an mp3 file, right?
In it, I talked about how my accent sounds neither here nor there. These links from Wit and Spit add to the story:
Wit and Spit – the Podcast
Podcast: Take 2
I’m using a LogiTech Premium Stereo Headset as my microphone, and Audacity for recording and editing.
For a first attempt I think it’s not too bad. Heheh. I already know I should learn to speak slower. Please tell me what you think. Is it lame? Is it embarassing? Should I even bother?
I find that it’s surprisingly easier speaking than writing a blog post because I don’t have to worry about spelling and grammar so much. So if the response from you is favourable, it’s definitely a do-er. You can even suggest some story ideas. Note that I can’t do voices or impressions.
Fire away but please be gentle. 
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Eh! dont need to call you also can hear your voice.. good thing about blogging eh
=)
it is soooo SO you, marcus!
Hm……..not bad haha but one thing i don’t know about others. But if voice rite? it seems that i can’t to concentrate more eh. Hahahaha not saying that u sound not nice la. Well at least nicer than my some ex ang moh bf.
But still reading we can stop for a while then read back again just in case miss out or wat. Well just my personal opinion and hey i think i sound almost like that wit and spit and nice kah? i always tot i sounded so lame. But nonetheless other listeners seems to like it though. WEIRD!
Anyway guess u’re much better liao =)
lol
cynthia: heheh good to know that I don’t sound too different to real life.
DeV|LisH: you mean you have to concentrate more, like your mind cannot wander for a second before you’d miss something. Yes I agree because I listen to other ppl’s podcasts too. It’s just something different to add to the mix in this blog.
You are saying you’ve got an American accent? How did you manage that?
herman: I take that as a compliment. Heh.
nice one for your first voice-blog marcus! what I’m going to say next is only my 2 cents k..
1. It’s nice and short. You do speak a little too fast sometimes, but it’s nothing serious. I think you need to said website’s address clearer next time.
2. Topic is good. Casual, light, easy to hear.
3. Little jokes and some ‘wohooo’(s) that you’ve put in definitly has liven up the podcast
Keep up your usual witty and humorous style.
I’m actually looking forward to another of your podcast
It’s pretty good, sounding much like my hodgepodge accent, in a different way though! The speed was just nice for me, but everyone says I mumble/race through my words so the others may beg to differ =D
One thing I noticed: you do tend to slur! And I agree, mixed accents are sexay
its pretty good for a first attempt.
I found myself enjoying quite much. Well, like that part when u spoke mandarin, actually you dont sound weird when speaking in mandarin, so i think, yes, your mandarin sounds pretty cute.
No la i doubt i got her accent i mean in terms of VOICE ONLY hahaha but nonetheless i think u get my meaning on the concentration part.
Not sure what I was expecting but your voice isn’t anything like what I imagined it to be. Lol. You sound younger than your actual age!
*Hahaha* I`m of the same mind as Bunny. I can`t match that voice to your face! I thought it was a pleasant, amusing (and not painful to download on my wonderfully plodding Telstra account) recording thingie.
u mandarin nt tat bad hor.
interesting… tink most of us will lok fwd to the nx one?!
but errr…gd to c u write oso la…haaa
Nice one! I liked it. Hard to pick exactly what your accent is, and you do talk a little fast, but i enjoyed it. You sound nice
indra: your point #1 is duly noted – I notice it myself.
Ash: yes the slurring is noted too. Definitely got room for improvement!
Cherisher: haha thanks!
DeV|LisH: yeah her voice is HOTT.
bunnygoeszen: it’s a tri-factor – I look young for my age, and I don’t sound like what I look. Heh.
Yuuka: haha cool nice to know!
mf: hahah thanks thanks! I’ll definitely continue writing. This voice thing is an additional creative outlet for me and hopefully adds some variety to this blog.
steph: maybe I gotta take some relaxant or something. and thanks!
TO EVERYONE: thanks for the constructive tips!
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