PE2K Radio

[[Fair]]

This is an idea that Kim, Neo, and I have been talking about for a while now...but because of technical problems, we haven't been able to get anywhere with it.

How about a PE2K (Internet) Radio Station? It would be for the community, by the community. Song requests, member-created content, WAR updates... We could do a lot of things with this. I guess the next thing we need to do is see how many people would be interested.

Would you listen? If so, would you also be willing to contribute to it?

[Every Villain Is Lemons]

Cool, I really like the idea. I would probably listen. Though I'm not sure if I would be able to contribute.

[Espeon Rinage]

']This is an idea that Kim, Neo, and I have been talking about for a while now...but because of technical problems, we haven't been able to get anywhere with it.

How about a PE2K (Internet) Radio Station? It would be for the community, by the community. Song requests, member-created content, WAR updates... We could do a lot of things with this. I guess the next thing we need to do is see how many people would be interested.

Would you listen? If so, would you also be willing to contribute to it?

this would be a cool idea, like i said over AIM, id be happy to help get it running

[therailnutter]

Or how about a podcast?

[Espeon Rinage]

Or how about a podcast?

please chat qabout this idea, like i said happy to help

[Neo Pikachu]

Well, one of the reasons why we retired this idea was because Harry didn't want to talk into a mike. As far as member created content goes, I'm not even sure what direction to take with that.

Eh, best I can think of is to just set up a play list, but most of the stuff I listen too really isn't... family oriented.

[Paperfairy]

Well, one of the reasons why we retired this idea was because Harry didn't want to talk into a mike.


....

I'd listen and contribute. I've got shitloads of PKMN Music/Anime Music/Good but family friendly music. ^_^

[boltAge]

I really like the idea and have a pretty damn good headset myself. Problem is, I just...sound really terrible talking on a microphone. I can't really talk smoothly. I need one of those British or American accents.

PF, do you have the theme songs for the Pokemon Japanese anime after S1? I haven't heard them but I know they're sure to be awesome.

[Channel Delibird]

It's one of those things that sounds cool but probably wouldn't work. Exactly what could you get on a podcast that isn't already on the forum and will be useful/interesting? If it's just some random music, it probably isn't worth the effort.

[Finch]

I would listen, and I would contribute.. but I kinda agree with Vex, WAR updates can be posted on the forum and interest for just random music would probably be limited (at best).

Yes, I realise that you started this thread to see how much interest there would be.. but it would just be novelty for a while and then wear off.

[Paperfairy]

I would listen, and I would contribute.. but I kinda agree with Vex, WAR updates can be posted on the forum and interest for just random music would probably be limited (at best).

Yes, I realise that you started this thread to see how much interest there would be.. but it would just be novelty for a while and then wear off.
That's what they said about Bulbacast. It now has 10 episodes, one each week.

Our cast doesn't need ANY music at all. Bulbacast is pure talking. Here is a sample:

http://pocketmonsters.edwardk.info/Bulbacast_Episode_9(96kbps).mp3.torrent

@ Raik No, but I know where to get them. And no, they're not too good, up until Advance Generation.

[Neo Pikachu]

I couldn't do a cast per week, that's too much. I have the audio mixing software but the biggest thing that's laking is direction and inspiration. Would this be informative or just for humor's sake? And how long should each cast be?

[Jack of Clovers]

Good intentions, but there are better/more important things a forum needs than a radio station. And honestly, I don't think it will go anywhere beyond this discussion. :sleepy:

~Jack~

[InvertrevnI]

It sounds cool, but I doubt it would work. Perhaps a newsletter would work better.

[Pika57]

We don't need a newsletter... we need an official Forum Budda.

It sounds fun, but i don't see the point. First off Music would be impossible to decide(and would wind up being random). Plus, there isn't much to talk about.

I say no to it.

[Paperfairy]

We. Don't. Need. Music.

Ok, everyone here needs to listen to an episode of Bulbacast. Seriously. It's got NO music, and it's purely informative, with some comedy slapped in. It's quite fun to listen to.

http://pocketmonsters.edwardk.info/Bulbacast_Episode_9(96kbps).mp3.torrent

I don't see why we can't do that too.

[Seven]

I doubt anyone would truly listen to it. The first 2/3 weeks, perhaps, but we don't even have enough members to truly make it worthwhile. I say: save yourself a lot of work, and don't do it.

It's a nice idea though.

[plasmaball3000]

If we did do a podcast, we'd need to make definite goals we want to accomplish, and thus, topics to cover in each episode. Would we want a listing of the weeks Pokemon/Nintendo news? Perhaps an in depth discussion of one of those each episode? I honestly don't think this will last very long, unless we try to also make it appealing to those that don't use PE2K - no podcast survives on its original fanbase.

[!CeMAn]

Not much to talk about..? That's crap.
~What about member interviews - "Did you happen to read what [insert member] said in the DCC last night? Can you believe it?", etc.
~Discussions about current events(obsolete the OD board).
~Comedy, there are plenty of clowns around here. Just give Pidge a mic and there's a 2 hour show right there.

This sounds like a lot of fun and provided it doesn't get stupid over time, i would totally listen to it. More discussion, make it happen!

[InvertrevnI]

We don't need a newsletter... we need an official Forum Budda.

It sounds fun, but i don't see the point. First off Music would be impossible to decide(and would wind up being random). Plus, there isn't much to talk about.

I say no to it.

Yeah, there isn't that much to talk abou anyway. So a NO.

[mjay]

I can sang songs and make pokemon raps, also I will listen so yea I would be happy to help make this kool.

[Paperfairy]

I can sang songs and make pokemon raps, also I will listen so yea I would be happy to help make this kool.
lol

Anyways, for those who don't think this will survive, I have one word.


BULBACAST.


Mind you, their forum is smaller than ours. >_> 10 episodes, and it's VERY VERY popular.

[Nasty Plasty]

All 'round the forum with Daniel! I can highlight threads or members that deserve a thumbs up and then do what everybody does to honor somebody-Roast them.

[HKim]

One of the original ideas that Neo, Fair, and I discussed was using the PE2K Radio like they did back before television (yes, blows your mind, doesn't it?) We thought that perhaps we could write different episodes using different people voicing different characters or at least having Fair use different voices. This idea didn't take off because we didn't have an actual radio to use, though we did have sound mixing programs as Neo said.

We have many talented writers here on the forum, including Neo himself. If people are willing to put their creative minds together and maybe a few members willing to offer their voices (must be clear and understandable), then a series of episodes on the PE2K radio could work. They wouldn't even have to be about pokemon and can range from a comedy about the life of a forum member to a heartfelt drama. There literally are a million things that can be done.

I am sure Ryan would give space to hosting the program once it's complete and aired. People could download it and listen into what they missed. It would definitely help the forum.

[Matt]

Plenty of poems, Pokemon tips, mixed contests/results, and even using the URPG as a sport and reporting on battles. The possibilities are endless.

[!CeMAn]

Can it be to to a vote?

[Paperfairy]

One of the original ideas that Neo, Fair, and I discussed was using the PE2K Radio like they did back before television (yes, blows your mind, doesn't it?) We thought that perhaps we could write different episodes using different people voicing different characters or at least having Fair use different voices. This idea didn't take off because we didn't have an actual radio to use, though we did have sound mixing programs as Neo said.

We have many talented writers here on the forum, including Neo himself. If people are willing to put their creative minds together and maybe a few members willing to offer their voices (must be clear and understandable), then a series of episodes on the PE2K radio could work. They wouldn't even have to be about pokemon and can range from a comedy about the life of a forum member to a heartfelt drama. There literally are a million things that can be done.

I am sure Ryan would give space to hosting the program once it's complete and aired. People could download it and listen into what they missed. It would definitely help the forum.

I BEG of you, NO radio dramas. Radio SHOWS like Bulbacast are cool, but oh GOD NO RADIO DRAMAS. X_x

[MystiKal]

One of the original ideas that Neo, Fair, and I discussed was using the PE2K Radio like they did back before television (yes, blows your mind, doesn't it?) We thought that perhaps we could write different episodes using different people voicing different characters or at least having Fair use different voices. This idea didn't take off because we didn't have an actual radio to use, though we did have sound mixing programs as Neo said.

We have many talented writers here on the forum, including Neo himself. If people are willing to put their creative minds together and maybe a few members willing to offer their voices (must be clear and understandable), then a series of episodes on the PE2K radio could work. They wouldn't even have to be about pokemon and can range from a comedy about the life of a forum member to a heartfelt drama. There literally are a million things that can be done.

I am sure Ryan would give space to hosting the program once it's complete and aired. People could download it and listen into what they missed. It would definitely help the forum.
How would this help the forum?

[chaos_on_the_internet]

lol

Anyways, for those who don't think this will survive, I have one word.


BULBACAST.


Mind you, their forum is smaller than ours. >_> 10 episodes, and it's VERY VERY popular.

no its not lol

[Paperfairy]

no its not lol

Well, within the BMG community it is. But nobody heard that. X_x

[Espeon Rinage]

How would this help the forum?

Think bout it, a radio on a fourm, Cool, so that could bring more population to the fourm, i meen smogon fourms are only 1000 members away

[Zenaku]

Well, it all depends on the content. It seems everyone is too busy thinking of whether or not it will work, when for the purpose of this thread, we should be discussing the content seriously.

Some content could include:
A random (set?) of Pokemon, with advice on their best movesets/IVs
A member-suggested (set?) of Pokemon, and advice for the member on the best movesets/IVs
Information on the NetBattle scene (Which pokemon are becoming seriously OU/suggest a good UU Pokemon and how they can be used to better a team/member team rating)
Up-to-date Pokemon news on a specific topic/new turnout (Ranger/9thmovie/etc)

There're obviously more things to talk about, but those are a few examples I thought up. The first and second are one or the other. Random Pokemon with advice on movesets, or rate a members team and give advice for their movesets.

At the very least, a podcast could raise interest in certain fields on the forum, like the team rating and netbattle boards. It wouldn't need to be specifically PE2K of course. At the very least, I'd be interested even if all it had was team advice and latest turnouts. I often find myself missing some of the later Pokemon news; I didn't even know the series intro had changed again.

[Kenny_C.002]

Well pe2k radio, you'd probably have to do something similar to KoL and their radio (Radio KoL). A mixture of gaming content with music, and DJs making a fool of themselves. I'm sure it can work if you do something like that...

[MystiKal]

This idea sounds gayer than Disney Radio. :o

[Kenny_C.002]

This idea sounds gayer than Disney Radio. :o
Better than my chat channel on irc, which constantly has either 1 or 0 users in it. -.-

[HKim]

Essentially, I'm seeing this as a sort of PE2K Times turned Radio based on what everyone has said so far. Am I hitting close?

[Paperfairy]

Dude, Radio Disney around 9PM is the ******* pwnage, if you ignore everything but the music. Screw you VT. = (

Eh, I have no idea what the hell Harry is getting at, but I like Kenny's idea.

[Kenny_C.002]

Dude, Radio Disney around 9PM is the ******* pwnage, if you ignore everything but the music. Screw you VT. = (

Eh, I have no idea what the hell Harry is getting at, but I like Kenny's idea.
You would NOT want me on the DJ list though, too much J-pop for young feable minds of the future. XD

[!CeMAn]

Anybody read my idea about member interviews/ guest co-Dj's, etc?

I like the focus on competition and NetBattle. You could get a few members who actually know what they're talking about and really discuss relevant issues there.

If Radio drama must be done, i'd suggest one Dj simply reading a nice fanfic as opposed to a full drama with different characters and voices.

[HKim]

Anybody read my idea about member interviews/ guest co-Dj's, etc?

I like the focus on competition and NetBattle. You could get a few members who actually know what they're talking about and really discuss relevant issues there.

If Radio drama must be done, i'd suggest one Dj simply reading a nice fanfic as opposed to a full drama with different characters and voices.


Oooh, I know! Captain Proton and the Deoxys Disaster!

(For those of you who don't know Star Trek, you might not get this)

[Kenny_C.002]

co-dj's are fine. I might make an appearance or two that way. ;) That is, assuming I have a mic by then. XD

[ELMO]

I'd be willing to contribute to this podcast as a speaker (I did a podcast with a friend before, called the w00tcast, check it at http://podcast.djdnet.net -- NOTE, it's got some mature language, but I won't use that if I were to help with this cast). I'd like to help, as I don't mind taking the time every week or so to speak.

A side note, I have TONS of bandwidth (5mbps down, 1.5mbps up) and wouldn't mind hosting a low-band radio station. Heck, if we did podcasts, the station could include podcast replays mixed in with the music so it's an all-around station.

Anyways, I can do pretty much everything (audio editing/cleanup, station setup/running, DJing, speaking on podcast) so please if it's going to happen pop me a PM!

[Kenny_C.002]

Cool. Yeah we'll see how things are going to work out in the radio thing. lol

[ELMO]

Hm.. I might pull out Shoutcast and start playing with the settings to see the optimum amount of people I can support. It will probably be only like 20.

Wish I had a friend on FiOs so I could cannibalize his bandwidth as well.

If I had the extra ten bucks a month I could convince my dad to double to bandwidth, then life would be REALLY good. :)

Anyways, I'd like to offer my services. I've got a server all set up. Just say the word and I'll run it. It's all subject to you, so tell me when and I'll leave it up.

[Lord Celebi]

This sounds like a cool idea. I wouldn't mind being a DJ, either, but I'd have to record my voice with a generic computer thingy, because I hate my voice :P.

And we can have WAR Team commercials (Say, like 3 a day for each team) since it is a PE2K Radio station. Then we can travel across the country in a van and have contests adn junk (I'm thinking a bit TOO long term).

[ELMO]

This sounds like a cool idea. I wouldn't mind being a DJ, either, but I'd have to record my voice with a generic computer thingy, because I hate my voice :P.

And we can have WAR Team commercials (Say, like 3 a day for each team) since it is a PE2K Radio station. Then we can travel across the country in a van and have contests adn junk (I'm thinking a bit TOO long term).
It'd be a simple process to add stuff. Just send anything to me, I'll make sure there's no excess language, and post it into the playlist (yay Winamp, haha).

[Lord Celebi]

It'd be a simple process to add stuff. Just send anything to me, I'll make sure there's no excess language, and post it into the playlist (yay Winamp, haha).
Cool (Digs up USB mike).

[ELMO]

Cool (Digs up USB mike).
We need to convince a higher-up in the TMI to give the go-ahead.

Soo... Can I get a go-ahead from SOMEONE?

[plasmaball3000]

I'm kind of leaning towards a podcast more than an actual radio station. I volunteer at a radio station, and it takes a lot of people a lot of time just to broadcast for a few hours. And I know people don't expect a professional-quality station, but even there you have everyone in a single studio with the necessary equipment. My advice - start with a podcast, and contemplate how hard it is; a radio station would be 50 times harder.

[ELMO]

I'm kind of leaning towards a podcast more than an actual radio station. I volunteer at a radio station, and it takes a lot of people a lot of time just to broadcast for a few hours. And I know people don't expect a professional-quality station, but even there you have everyone in a single studio with the necessary equipment. My advice - start with a podcast, and contemplate how hard it is; a radio station would be 50 times harder.
Internet radio is easy. It's all pre-recorded. It'd be a perfect waste of time to get a bunch of people together on a voice application to broadcast to all of 32 people.

All you do is drag and drop a playlist and let it run, modifiying it as new content becomes available. That's why Internet Radio is so much more popular (and has been around so long).

[[Fair]]

Ok, it sounds like ELMO and I are going to try making a test episode on Sunday night. (We're working on getting our first interview, too.) After we're done recording/editing it, we'll put it on the stream he has up.

If you want to call in using Skype, let one of us know.

[Lord Celebi]

I'm having trouble loading up PE2K Radio, my connection keeps timing out. Any tips?

Also, I'm willing to help out with the site (Make it looke cool and stuff). I'm an HTML and Graphics wiz, and I have some ideas already.

[ELMO]

I'll double-check my DNS to make sure it's not incorrect.

Make sure you visit http://pe2kradio.4lifenet.net and download the file toward the bottom.

I'd appreciate some help with the site! I was working on a layout, but it's becoming icky really fast. I'm usually good at writing my tables... but... X_x My brain is mush (finals coming up).

Pop into the IRC chat and I can help you troubleshoot! Click here (http://www.4lifenet.net/chat/pe2k) to pop in.

Re-downloading the stream file from http://pe2kradio.4lifenet.net can fix alot of issues you may be having. As I change things on the server, you may need to re-download the file.

[Lord Celebi]

I'll double-check my DNS to make sure it's not incorrect.

Make sure you visit http://pe2kradio.4lifenet.net and download the file toward the bottom.

I'd appreciate some help with the site! I was working on a layout, but it's becoming icky really fast. I'm usually good at writing my tables... but... X_x My brain is mush (finals coming up).

Pop into the IRC chat and I can help you troubleshoot! Click here (http://www.4lifenet.net/chat/pe2k) to pop in.

Re-downloading the stream file from http://pe2kradio.4lifenet.net can fix alot of issues you may be having. As I change things on the server, you may need to re-download the file.
Not allowed in IRC, sry.

Okay, I'll try and report my findings (And hopefully have some new thing for the site by Sunday).

[Every Villain Is Lemons]

Umm... I don't want to sound n00bish but... what program do you use to open the file? I click open and it opens Windows Media Player, but it says it doesn't support that file type. (.pls or something i think)

[ELMO]

Doesn't work in Windows Media Player? Odd. It works in Winamp and iTunes, I know for sure. Make sure you have the most recent version of Windows Media Player. :)

[Every Villain Is Lemons]

Ok, thanks.
I'll go download Winamp I guess...

[ELMO]

I recommend going to http://oldversion.com and getting Winamp 2.95 from there. 2.95 was adware free and worked best.

[Kenny_C.002]

Yo TSH, mind if I do a show or something when I get my mic? ;)

[ELMO]

Not at all! I encourage you to go ahead an record it, edit it, do whatever with it, then send it to me over at TSH4Life@gmail.com -- I'll add it ASAP and make a reply here with it's slot information.

If specific shows or whatnot are popular, I'll make sure I reply with specific times the shows will be airing. :p

But yes, please send it! :)

[Kenny_C.002]

Yeah. You'll HAVE to tell me your secrets in playing music without background interference and all. I can't possibly blab on to do a half an hour show, so I'll need to do some music (besides, I want to lead my shows with a song anyway). :P

[User Name]

Can I get a schedule of songs and stuff. Most of these aren't really my type, what the hell? yyyyyyyyyy - Smash Bro. Great Melody. Sorry if this offends someone. >.<

[Kenny_C.002]

Quite frankly all I'll be playing are anime music and Michelle Branch anyway, so it doesn't matter...too much. lol

[Zenaku]

Kenny, the trick is audio mixing. Get an audio program and add in song files between yourself talking or the like.

If I had a mic and free time I'd be making an ad as we speak. =[

[Snow Fairy Sugar]

what is an mic guys?

[Zenaku]

what is an mic guys?
Mic is the short-hand term for Microphone.

[Snow Fairy Sugar]

oh...thanks..but wouldnt calling it mike be a better idea?

[Katera]

oh...thanks..but wouldnt calling it mike be a better idea?
No. 'Mic' is pronounced exactly the same as 'Mike.' It would get too confusing. Mike is a name, after all…

[ELMO]

Oh yeah. The YYYYYY thing is because of Japanese characters. Apparently, the live Super Smash Brothers music thingy that got added had some Japanese characters for the artist name, which isn't supported by Winamp or Shoutcast. That's why the yyyyy is there. I will be changing the name to "Smashing... Live!" soon, just for the sake of getting those characters out of the way.

I also intend on exporting the playlist the HTML so you can see an updated playlist of all songs in the rotation.

I understand that some of the music isn't your style, which is why I'm trying to get talkshows and ads entered into the mix. I also encourage you all to submit music to TSH4Life@gmail.com. Make sure it somehow relates to Pokemon or Anime or something appropriate. :) (Radio shows do not have a limit to their musical content, except for language, so watch it :p)

I will NOT be editing the music. I will merely reject it (let you know via e-mail) based on appropriateness. I am not trying to stop your expression of yourself, but keep in mind that this is a radio station for ALL ages.

Get submitting, people! =)

Oh! Recommendations for recording:

Record in a quiet room (such as your bedroom) with your door closed AND LOCKED (to avoid interference from outside people, namely parents).
Turn off all fans and televisions that might be picked up as background noise in your recording.
Speak loudly and clearly into the microphone. If it seems too loud, send it anyways and I'll adjust volume levels as need arises.
Try to stay on topic. Pick a topic for your show and stick to it. Writing ahead for it is always a good idea, but not required.
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Fair and I were going to record and episode of our show Other Chat, but he seems to have fallen off the face of the planet. I assume he's just busy, so expect to see our show sometime. :)

Yet another update! Here's the completely Playlist (http://pe2kradio.4lifenet.net/playlist.html) for PE2K Radio. Give it a looksee, so you can decide what needs to be added. :)

And always remember, you can stop by the IRC chat at any time to discuss the radio station! But remember, sometimes I'm AFK, so don't come on, ask a question, and expect me to answer immediately. Go ahead and wait for a bit. Sometimes I'm out of the house for a while.

[Kenny_C.002]

Kenny, the trick is audio mixing. Get an audio program and add in song files between yourself talking or the like.

If I had a mic and free time I'd be making an ad as we speak. =[
Alright. Tell me full details somebody when I get the goods. XD

[ELMO]

There are many different applications you can use, such as Acid (from sony) or whatnot. I'd recommend Audacity (http://audacity.sourceforge.net), as it's free. Be sure the get the LAME MP3 encoder while you're at it, or else you'll be stuck converting it to WAV, and those get enormous.

Audacity does work quite well, so give it a try. :)

I just recorded another small spot for PE2K Radio, and I used some sounds from the gameboy games and made a small little song ditty from their cries. I added it to the playlist, and it will show up on the HTML playlist when I re-export (which will be when I get some new songs or shows).

[Jack of Clovers]

Wow, not bad ELMO. http://www.box.net.au/~cirillo/thumbsup.gif Although, once the SSB music came on, it forced me to play for a couple hours.

Better than the radio. :D

Edit: Almost better than the radio.

~Jack~

[HKim]

Will this be like a podcast? Something we can save and download from the site? It would be nice to offer that feature.

[ELMO]

I'm working on an application that can record the stream for you so you can play it whenever. I'm not sure yet.

Anyways, allowing people to record the stream would save the bandwidth of allowing individual downloads of the songs.


I'm off for about 9 days. The server will be left up, but I cannot guarantee stability or activity (yipee for florida weather!), so don't be alarmed if it goes down and doesn't get back up for a while. I can only do so much from Alabama.

[HKim]

I'm working on an application that can record the stream for you so you can play it whenever. I'm not sure yet.

Anyways, allowing people to record the stream would save the bandwidth of allowing individual downloads of the songs.


I'm off for about 9 days. The server will be left up, but I cannot guarantee stability or activity (yipee for florida weather!), so don't be alarmed if it goes down and doesn't get back up for a while. I can only do so much from Alabama.


Well, I don't know about the songs considering legality, but anything we create such as interviews and discussions will work. That would be interesting.

[ELMO]

I'd be willing to upload all the shows that we do to my site or to mirrors (if others are willing to graciously host them) for free download off the 'net.

We could link to them from pe2kradio.4lifenet.net.

A layout for that site is in the works, mind you.

[Kenny_C.002]

Will this be like a podcast? Something we can save and download from the site? It would be nice to offer that feature.
I don't think it's too much of a problem if it's dealing with radio and stuff. I guess say for my show I will be mixing in the music (hopefully), which will most likely cross boundaries (but here it's not illegal, since it's just plain taped radio).

And you doing stuff in here too or no? :O

[HKim]

I don't think it's too much of a problem if it's dealing with radio and stuff. I guess say for my show I will be mixing in the music (hopefully), which will most likely cross boundaries (but here it's not illegal, since it's just plain taped radio).

And you doing stuff in here too or no? :O


I think I would like to do some kind of Pokemon comedy script. I think Fair came up with this idea. But basically it is like a Pokemon episode you listen to, but makes fun of everything. That would be nice to see.

[ELMO]

I do encourage you all to do whatever you'd like. The new layout's up, so go take a look (please) at http://pe2kradio.4lifenet.net - let me know what you think here, please.

Thanks everyone, and see you in a few days! :D

[Kenny_C.002]

See ya, TSH. Have a nice trip. :P

Yeah, I'll get to the mic sooner or later...

[Orange_Flaaffy]

Well, I've been told I have an okay voice (many people have said I sound like a grade school teacher recorded, or some sort of voice actor) so maybe I could do something...I just wish the radio program was in a more listener friendly format...

[ELMO]

I'm confused on what you said, Orange Flaafy. What d oyou mean by "Listener Friendly?"

Once we actually get some radio shows going, they'll be freely downloadable via web, or you can listen to them when they air on the radio station.

[Orange_Flaaffy]

I'm confused on what you said, Orange Flaafy. What d oyou mean by "Listener Friendly?"

Once we actually get some radio shows going, they'll be freely downloadable via web, or you can listen to them when they air on the radio station.
My computer seems to think it is a .wav file and reacts badly when it finds out it is wrong :P. There is no way for me to open it 'on site' without the beep of doom.

[ELMO]

Are you using Windows Media Player? Windows Media Player and Shoutcast do not get along. I recommend Winamp or iTunes to play it back.

I used Shoutcast (located at http://www.shoutcast.com ) to stream it. It's made by Nullsoft, the same folks who made Winamp, so it of course works with it.

Microsoft is too selfish to pick up support for it, so it won't work with WMP. My apologies to the WMP people! I've been trying to think up a solution. I might try to find a way to stream it via the web.

EDIT: To make your life easier, I've taken the liberty of adding a way to access the stream using Windows Media Player. Only because you guys rock. :)

I was searching for about an hour, so listen in using WMP now! http://pe2kradio.4lifenet.net/listen.asx

[Pika57]

Are you using Windows Media Player? Windows Media Player and Shoutcast do not get along. I recommend Winamp or iTunes to play it back.

I used Shoutcast (located at http://www.shoutcast.com ) to stream it. It's made by Nullsoft, the same folks who made Winamp, so it of course works with it.

Microsoft is too selfish to pick up support for it, so it won't work with WMP. My apologies to the WMP people! I've been trying to think up a solution. I might try to find a way to stream it via the web.

I think another solution minght be to get the .pls codec. I can't find it though...

[ELMO]

As I edited before your post, Pika, I got it working with Windows Media Player.

Yay for my ingenuity? XD

http://pe2kradio.4lifenet.net/listen.asx

Right-click and "Save Target As..."

[Pika57]

As I edited before your post, Pika, I got it working with Windows Media Player.

Yay for my ingenuity? XD

http://pe2kradio.4lifenet.net/listen.asx

Right-click and "Save Target As..."
Well... then forget I said anything...

[ELMO]

It, of course, works best if you get that pls codec that Pika was talking about. BUT, if you're stuck (or don't know what the heck we're talking about), go ahead and get that asx file.

Thanks, Pika! =)

[Kenny_C.002]

Okay. Now all I need to do is figure things out. 1/2 an hour show I think I'll do, blab for about 10 minutes, with about 20 minutes of songs and what not. XD For now anyway. Now I just need to piece everything together. :P

[Kenny_C.002]

Okay. Now all I need to do is figure things out. 1/2 an hour show I think I'll do, blab for about 10 minutes, with about 20 minutes of songs and what not. XD For now anyway. Now I just need to piece everything together. :P
Double posting power! HAHAHA!

Okay, I've done the first show. Beta testers anyone? XD Okay okay, I'll send it to TSH sooner or later. :P

[ELMO]

Sorry for the downtime on PE2K Radio. Should be back up within the hour!

[Nick_Roge]

hey you said that you can play pe2kradio in your favorite media player but i can't play it in windows media player.:eh:

[InvertrevnI]

hey you said that you can play pe2kradio in your favorite media player but i can't play it in windows media player.:eh:
You can. What version are you using? I'm running iTunes, so no problems here.

[ELMO]

I recently made a post about how to connect using Windows Media Player. http://pe2kradio.4lifenet.net/listen.asx -- right-click and "Save Target As..." to your desktop. Double-click it and it should open in Windows Media Player.

The station is down for the moment. I'm about to restart to be sure it's not the server computer's issue.

According to a friend, the server is up an public. Ignore that banner if it says it's offline. At least for the moment.

[Kenny_C.002]

TSH, your sig says radio's offline, but obviously it's been online for a while. :-/

[ELMO]

Hm. For some reason, it's not registering that it's online. Has anyone else been able to connect today? Try now and let me know, please.

If you're able, I'll just go ahead and cancel my sig because it's bugged. I have a feeling it's my webhosting company playing games with me again, as my sig is hosted on a different location than the radio station.

[Orange_Flaaffy]

Hmmm..I wish I could think of something to do for the raido...Hee, something funny, like pokemon ads ;)
Edit: It fact, now that I think of it, I will do ads if I get the okay :D

[Pika57]

If I could be intresting, I coudl make a show.

Of course there is one problem...

http://www.orbitfiles.com/download/id150139117

This is very boring, but i expect you to listen to it, and hten wonder why i spent 60 minutes doing it.

Warning: If you object to pointless things that don't need to be on the radio, do not listen to the above.

[ELMO]

I've got some serious stuff for me to consider.

I'm seriously thinking about reformatting my server (OMGGASP!).

PE2K Radio will be backed up and restored as soon as possible!

The IRC will also have the same!

I am not doing this now (I'm going to give a few days and see what you guys think).

I feel that a reformat will boost the performance of the system (as well as clean up any adwares that may be tying up the system), and give you all more stability (and perhaps uptime). I will be getting a new 80-gigabyte hard drive for this server, which gives more space for us to do whatever we feel with this station.

I will also, after this reformat, re-organize the directory structure of the audio files (i.e: a folder for shows, a folder for ads, a folder for music, etc). This will alow more flexibility, such as if there is a day we want an all-Kenny Show-marathon or something, or play all the Neo Minutes on repeat for a few hours.

This will also (hopefully) resolve any DNS issues I've been having as of late, which, in theory, will allow me to display the currently playing and next-up songs in my sig. That's the theory, but things rarely ever go according to plan for me, so odds are everything will just be the same it was before the reformat.

Anyways, post thoughts, comments, suggestions, whatnot, here!

[Kenny_C.002]

I've got some serious stuff for me to consider.

I'm seriously thinking about reformatting my server (OMGGASP!).

PE2K Radio will be backed up and restored as soon as possible!

The IRC will also have the same!

I am not doing this now (I'm going to give a few days and see what you guys think).

I feel that a reformat will boost the performance of the system (as well as clean up any adwares that may be tying up the system), and give you all more stability (and perhaps uptime). I will be getting a new 80-gigabyte hard drive for this server, which gives more space for us to do whatever we feel with this station.

I will also, after this reformat, re-organize the directory structure of the audio files (i.e: a folder for shows, a folder for ads, a folder for music, etc). This will alow more flexibility, such as if there is a day we want an all-Kenny Show-marathon or something, or play all the Neo Minutes on repeat for a few hours.

This will also (hopefully) resolve any DNS issues I've been having as of late, which, in theory, will allow me to display the currently playing and next-up songs in my sig. That's the theory, but things rarely ever go according to plan for me, so odds are everything will just be the same it was before the reformat.

Anyways, post thoughts, comments, suggestions, whatnot, here!
Go TSH, go! We're rooting for ya! :D

[ELMO]

Thanks, Kenny. :)

My newest, biggest concern?

http://mylife.4lifenet.net/wp-content/uploads/2006/06/doom.jpg

[Orange_Flaaffy]

Thanks, Kenny. :)

My newest, biggest concern?

http://mylife.4lifenet.net/wp-content/uploads/2006/06/doom.jpg
O.o Be safe, the radio will keep...

[Kenny_C.002]

Yes man. I'm sure it's just passing rain. *rolleyes*

[ELMO]

Yeah, I went out and rode a bike in a cat 4 hurricane before, so it's no big deal.

But I haven't been in this house long, so I dunno how well the power grid will hold up to the winds. If the station goes down, I blame Alberto!

[Pika57]

Yeah, I went out and rode a bike in a cat 4 hurricane before, so it's no big deal.

But I haven't been in this house long, so I dunno how well the power grid will hold up to the winds. If the station goes down, I blame Alberto!
What did Canada ever do to you?

[ELMO]

Ask the weather services. They named it. :)

And isn't it Alberta? Ack, I'm so confused.

Ah, I'd like to make a call out while it's in my head.

Here's your chance to be a star!

If you're interested in being in PE2K Radio, there's a simple opportunity available to you now!

Simply record a small message announcing "PE2K Radio" (you can jazz it up however you like, using sound files from Pokemon, background music, a quick message, whatever!) and send it in. The file needs not be longer than 30-45 seconds.

The best submission will be set up so it plays whenever someone connects to the PE2K Radio stream!

[Pika57]

Sounds cool...

And that was a joke, it is Alberta...

[ELMO]

Meh. I'm not all up on Canadia's stuff. o_~

Hehe, anyways, I'm reformatting the station computer in a few hours. This should really boost performance.

Expect a downtime of 2-6 hours while I get everything set back up.

On another note, does anyone have the soundtracks to any of the Pokemon movies? I'd like to see if I can get them into the playlist.

Edit: PE2K Radio is now back up and running. I had some trouble getting the station running (and the playlist in a legible order), but it's all resolved now. I need to update the playlist accordingly (I need to find a .pls to html converter for the playlist).

[ELMO]

Er... I dunno if I'm going to get chewed out for double-posting, but I need to get this message across, and for that to happen, I need it to be ALIVE.

Anywho, I have updated the playlist with the Pikachu's PikaBoo soundtrack, most of the Pokemon 4Ever soundtrack, and a few intros to the Pokemon movies added to the list.

Also will be adding Kenny Show 3 to the list (apologies to Neo Pikachu for not being able to get Neo Minute 2 up! I still haven't received it :( ) and to the site.

Hope you all enjoy the additions. The site will be updated accordingly soon!

[ELMO]

OMG TRIPLE POST!

Yet another post I need to be seen.

I have a question to charge to The Ministry of Innovation.

What should the policy on music be? Of course, Pokemon music is always accepted (to the PG-13 limit by my own standards and because it's just right to do), but what about anime/gaming-related music?

What should be the limit, and who decides on what should make it to the playlist and what doesn't?

I'm just curious, so I know who to run all this through. Let me know! Thanks.

Edit: PE2K Radio is now back online. My faulty router's been replaced. I need to look into a UPS to provide more uninterrupted performance.

[ELMO]

This is a post about maintenance and travels.

I'd like to say first off that Windows is sad and I more or less hate it greatly.

Now, on to what my post is about.

PE2K Radio will be undergoing maintenance starting Saturday, July 15th, 2006 and is slated to last until either Monday the 17th or Tuesday the 18th. The reason is simple: scheduled maintenance (my every-so-often reformat to ensure quality of the connection states of listeners). There will eventually be maintenance to install the new hard drive, but I have yet to receive it, so that will come soon.

Due to recent lightning problems (namely the strike that took out my router and a computer on my network), PE2K Radio will be offline for a solid week while I am in Ohio with family. I will post more information on dates here.

Thanks for your cooperation and understanding. Any questions or comments can be directed to TSH4Life@gmail.com or you can PM me. :)

[Orre Champion]

offer their voices
i could do that

[Finch]

Please don't.

Non-pokemon music should be played as part of the listener-submitted shows, like what pretty much everyone's done so far. I think that's the easiest way around it.

Hey, I'm well annoyed. My system still hasn't shown up from the supplier yet.

[ELMO]

Guess I'll be using this as a general thread for me to post any news about PE2K Radio, so pardon any multiple posts I make on this thread, they're all important enough to bump the topic, in my opinion anyways.

I have some important news to share for the PE2K Community. I got my new computer case! The power supply WORKS and it seems all in order, except for the fact that I can't find the pinout for the eMachines motherboard I'm using. This is the only issue I have to work through before PE2K Radio is back on it's feet.

I'd like to also point out that I'm very pleased with the way the station has been coming along. I'd like to thank Kenny, rust, RocketMeowth, Neo Pikachu and Kayden Javlaíakín for their shows and doing so well by them. They've all been trying, promoting the station and keeping it alive, and I appreciate it.

I need to let you all know that since school has started back up and that I now have a job, time is becoming slimmer and slimmer, so please bear with me. If I miss a Wednesday for updating shows, PLEASE just give me a bit. It might take me as much as a week before I can get the time to upload, but I WILL keep updating. It is my promise to you, the PE2K Community, that I will keep PE2K alive and running as long as you all throw the support you have been thus far into it.

Again, I appreciate all the show makers, and all you in the community for keeping the station going for this long. I'd like to say keep promoting, making shows, and sending me new music, suggestions, questions and comments to my PM box or to TSH4Life@gmail.com. I'm always willing to hear you out, even when you can't tune in to the Internet stream. New music is always appreciated, because as plentiful as Pokemon music is, it can become quite hard sometimes to find fresh songs to play.

Keep on keepin' on, guys and gals.

~ Elmo ~

[Finch]

On that note, I also have news about my show... The system I have is operational, to a certain extent. We're waiting on a few parts, but when they arrive (hopefull on Tuesday) I'll be able to record my first episode! I know after the long wait it'll probably be a disappointment, but at least we're finally getting somewhere.

[ELMO]

A new update on the PE2K Radio server:

The motherboard's shot! I'm asking friends if they have a spare one (with a processor) so I can get back up and running.

Bare with me -- please? :(

[ELMO]

YAHOO!

Awesome news, to those who still read this -- PE2K Radio is UP AND RUNNING! Well, soon anywho. The server is fixed, and Windows is being installed now. Shortly thereafter, a new 80-gigabyte hard drive will be added.

Everyone do a /cheer, because soon we will have our station back!

[Kenny_C.002]

YAHOO!

Awesome news, to those who still read this -- PE2K Radio is UP AND RUNNING! Well, soon anywho. The server is fixed, and Windows is being installed now. Shortly thereafter, a new 80-gigabyte hard drive will be added.

Everyone do a /cheer, because soon we will have our station back!
You have won the radio back, TSH. :P

[ELMO]

Now that I've finally got a weekend with not much happening I can start working on posting things again. I really am sorry for being so off-the-ball!