Brian BoyerFeb 27
For no reason remembering the months I spent, a decade ago, trying to persuade NPR brass that there was a tremendous opportunity to beat the cable news people to making quality stuff for smart TVs
Show threadChris Zubak-SkeesFeb 27
@brianboyer Was there ever a thought about video recording some of the interview shows, the way podcasters today do?
Show threadChris Zubak-Skees
@brianboyer I'm trying to mentally wrap my head around a world where Joe Rogan is beaten to this by Terry Gross.
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Show threadChris Zubak-SkeesFeb 27
@brianboyer I guess they do that now, and it works! The video adds a ton here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1KLRH22LTI&list=PL_hBoyeUT5njGiwtkQMm5sfWQ0eMROHnm
Tessa Thompson wrestles with cynicism but chooses optimism

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Show threadBrian BoyerFeb 27
@zubakskees Yeah IIRC a lot of the talent wanted to be on-camera. Was certainly discussed. But at that moment the video trend was short-form for Facebook, which fucked us and everybody else :/
Show threadChris Zubak-SkeesFeb 27
@brianboyer Makes sense. Clipping wasn't really a thing in the way it is now.