Oddcast - deferred …sorry about the dead video post
Apologies about the earlier post, I forgot it was scheduled to go live. I intended to delete it.
After editing the video I‘d made, I realised it wasn’t in the slightest bit interesting, so I deleted it and planned to have another attempt when I felt a bit less tired.
Unfortunately the Patreon post was still published on schedule…with the dead video link.
I’ll repost the links I’d included last time as extras. I’ve added some context this time.
LINKS
Andre is a Patron and I thought some people might be interested to watch a short well-made video about his latest music project https://youtu.be/6WC7qjguILo
The chap who created the 2-XL must have seen my video about his toy as he’s recently issued a press release which mentioned the video.
2-XL Press Release https://www.pressrelease.cc/2022/07/28/smart-toys-to-celebrate-50th-anniversary-in-2023/
Skip Intro’s VHD Travel/Language Discs
I copied across two VHDs for your ‘enjoyment’.
Even if in the past you enjoyed awkward/stilted and weird videos it’s likely you’ll still struggle to get through these. I’ve clipped out the short language learning repetition sections however on the US VHD one of those scenes briefly showed a still image of a movie marquee and the movie playing dated the clip to 1984. So I’d assume both these titles are from that year. They were probably first published on LD.
San Francisco https://youtu.be/3aN0FofNWBg
Great Britain https://youtu.be/y_aBk8zMyAY
Again, my apologies for the earlier mix-up.
Comments (35)
Not that I feel being a Patreon supporter a burden, but this is one of those times where I feel it really paid off. I was able to snag a BE-9H that was essentially new in a really grungy looking box for a fraction of of the other listings. The remaining were asking $150+ USD... and those listings remained until this video went public. If anyone here is still looking for one, there are a few listings for the BE-7 with seems to be a similar device, but I can't find any substantial information on what the differences between them are.
This is why I like to give as much of a head start as possible to Patrons - it's only right that you get to have an opportunity to pick any of these things up before the other 99.9% (?) of non-paying viewers pile in there.
Those VHD transfers are a pure snore fest - Who on the production team thought it was ok to have 2 actors interacting like NPCs? Just goes to show how entertainment has changed over the years lol
Zero T & Onj video is pure magic for me. Thank you for sharing Mat 🙌
I really like it too. I think the last time I listened to drum and bass was probably Roni Size & Reprazent back in 1997.
The San Francisco video is fascinating, speaking as someone who lives there today. Do you know what the target audience was? Or what the second language was?
It’s for the Japanese market - it came with a book about the places and various simple language lessons. It’s a travel guide, a way to see an unfamiliar place as well as information to encourage travel - all for a Japanese audience.
Dammit Matt! How am I meant to fall asleep now? 😂
Mat - Please look after you first. I'm on very little basal and bolus insulin now and not eating much. I feel very tired and lack enthusiasm. I will speak to my doctor when I get my next 24 week prescription. Best wishes, Tez.
Have a break matt recharged you battery's we will still be here. Kind regards shaun
Mat, will it cheer you at all that Slash Gear embedded and mentioned you in their article about the STC Executel earlier this month? You probably already know by now ... https://www.slashgear.com/948575/the-stc-executel-was-one-of-the-first-smartphones-in-1984/
Yes I spotted that - I'm glad someone noticed that video as I thought it was interesting but it didn't seem to do as well as I'd hoped at the time.
Take a breather, you have a huge fan base, they will wait for you. I know I will Contrary to those who want you to bring the video back up, I say this: I trust your editorial criteria. It is also fine. We will wait. Please take care
Mat, please realize some of your patrons will accept any video, even if it is rubbish. We all care for you, that's why we give support to see whatever you got!
I can assure you that no one would have enjoyed this episode. I'll record another one when I'm feeling in the right frame of mind and if anything was worth including from the first one, I'll mention it there - so you won't be missing out on anything that was worthwhile.
Mat, please post the vid, we love your rambles. You usually affirm my view on things and the universe so I find your oddest casts great to watch
It really was miserable depressing rubbish. I kept cutting away bits to keep it interesting and in the end there was nothing left.
I really enjoy your "ramblings" (in a positive way) in those videos. Usually they are very interesting and as a non-native speaker I enjoy picking up some idioms from the BE side of things. (e.g. "throwing it down diagonally") PS: My first thought when you said that your dad was calling you, I wondered if maybe you should record it. No matter if you don't find it relevant now, it might be helpful in the future maybe. Just my 2 cent's. PPS: i know i am 2 oddcasts late here
Maybe it's time for an extended break to take care of family stuff and recharge? We want to see many more videos from you in the future, and if you run yourself into the ground that won't happen.
I think you’re right - I’m definitely not firing on all cylinders at the moment.
Probably what you think isn’t interesting is very interesting to us!
Wow, thanks. I was surprised to see my name in this post, appreciate you giving the project a mention. I look forward to these videos every month so eagerly awaiting this one just the same as any other, but no rush. Your quality is always top notch so the wait will be worth it. Thanks for all that you do.
You’ve been a great help over the years and I really wanted more people to know about your album, plus that video was well made and deserves more views.
My pitchfork is in the other room and you’re across a pretty substantial ocean, so I guess I’ll let this slide.
My brain has been fried by the hot weather too. Take a break, you deserve it.
I think the heat was one issue - it was 30° in the studio when I tried recording.
Aww...! I was excited about a new video. But I accept your decision.
As someone who's spent a fair bit of time in the Bay Area I'm getting quite a chuckle out of Skip's San Francisco VHD.
Nothing but Hawai'i until the GG bridge fly-by and then ... Las Vegas? :-D
I had no idea that you could schedule release times on Patreon like you can do on YouTube. Literally, you could sleep the day away while we are enjoying your works. 👍🏻 Sweet! For a millisecond, I thought you may be doing an experiment regarding how quickly your followers riot if an Oddcast video is missing. I quickly realized you'd never be that devious. 🤍 I might have to call Liam Neeson for help next time, though. Just kidding on all of the above, BTW - looking forward to the next relaxing blathering video whenever you are completely satisfied with it. Edit: this comment is garbage, fueled by too much caffeine and anxiety. 🤪
I never use the schedule feature for its intended purpose - but they removed the option to make a draft post. I’m now supposed to ‘trust’ that the website will automatically do a draft when I quit the page…but trusting something like that would be madness. It’d be like pulling out a usb drive without ejecting it, I mean it ‘should’ be fine, but ‘should’ isn’t good enough. So I’ve had to start setting things as scheduled, just so I know they still exist.
Your idea of "not interesting" and our idea of "not interesting" diverge quite a bit ... keep that in mind. Your worst video (in your mind) is better than 98% of what's left on "broadcast television". Yeah, sure, low bar, but *still*! The rest of you - make sure you sub to Skip Intro's channel. *Weird* stuff there! :-D
On this occasion it really was utter rubbish. I’m going to wait until I’ve got something interesting to talk about before trying again.
No worries - like a good marriage - better the second time round
Aha that’s absolutely fine! Just hoping you’re all good. Keep up the great work Mat❤️