First edition of the Farside of the World Podcast!

37 Responses to “First edition of the Farside of the World Podcast!”

1. Nick Nichols on January 26th, 2008 6:31 am
   

   Super! And you opened with music - way to go.

   You sound great Bob. This is very nice.
2. Bob on January 26th, 2008 6:49 am
   

   Hi Nick - Thanks very much! As this was my first attempt at doing a Podcast, I learned things about doing it, and can improve on the quality of future attempts! I’m glad that you enjoyed it, my friend!
3. RichardfromGA on January 26th, 2008 7:29 am
   

   Hi Bob,
   Great information as always. Sounded great! Now I have one more thing to look forward to on LiP.
4. Tom Nixon on January 26th, 2008 8:08 am
   

   Your voice is completely different than the one I had created for you in my head. Isn’t it odd how that can happen?

   And I like the podcast and I am sure will be a regular listener.
5. Bob on January 26th, 2008 8:41 am
   

   Hi RichardfromGA - Thanks for listening! I’m glad that you enjoyed it, and will look forward to having you listen to future editions!

   Hi Tom Nixon - Ha ha… I know what you mean. I often get a mental picture of what somebody looks like, or something like that. Isn’t it funny how we do that?
6. tommy on January 26th, 2008 8:46 am
   

   OK Bob i dig this !! good going !!
7. Bob on January 26th, 2008 8:48 am
   

   Hi tommy! I’m glad you like it! Maybe when you are in Davao we can get together and record a podcast, and you will be my guest that week!
8. brian on January 26th, 2008 9:04 am
   

   good idea…..better than George Perot… hey just a suggestion…but maybe a few beer would liven it up a bit !!! LOL ( just kidding Bob….sounded good)
9. Bob on January 26th, 2008 9:22 am
   

   Hi brian - Hey, the beer might be just the right thing! Ha ha… Thanks for listening!
10. Jio on January 26th, 2008 10:15 am
    

    Hi Bob, listening at the moment at your podcast.

    It’s good to hear you (so that’s your voice, Bob :razz:) and Dave Starr discussing things in the podcast (and the local banks discussion is interesting). More of this. It’s like listening to our local radio again (ah, memories back home).

    I think having such podcasts like this is good for lengthy discussions on a topic in which one blog post could not done.
11. Louis on January 26th, 2008 11:01 am
    

    Cool deal Bob, gives me an idea for something on my blog. So when are you going to inverview me on Phil-Am cooking?
12. Lonnie on January 26th, 2008 11:11 am
    

    Hello Bob. Congratulations on your first Podcast, it was great. Just wanted to let you know that you are PLAYING VEGAS! It is nice being able to listen to your podcast while sitting in Las Vegas drinking wine! Very enjoyable, thank you.
13. Dave Starr --- ROI Guy on January 26th, 2008 11:44 am
    

    Gerat feedback so far … I’ll put this up also, unchanged for now, on my own blog. I think you should interview a o lot more people, Bob … it worked so well with Skype I was really amazed, considering how ‘iffy’ my connection sometimes is.

    We could certainly do more segments just on banking alone … and I’m sure there are a lot of other questions people have.
14. Bob on January 26th, 2008 11:59 am
    

    Hi Jio - I’m glad you like it! Ha ha.. bringing a little piece of the Philippines to you!

    Hi Louis - Glad you like it too. Podcasting is great fun!

    Hi Lonnie - Wow, I’ve made Vegas! Well, in this case, I hope that what is happening in Vegas doesn’t stay there! Glad you enjoyed it,and save some wine for me too!

    Hi Dave Starr - Thanks for being part of it! I’m glad that it worked so well. Recording Skype is not an easy thing! I thought it would be simple, but it is a bit complicated. Luckily, we got it worked out! Talk to you again soon!
15. Bob (HI) on January 26th, 2008 12:05 pm
    

    Web magazine and Podcast. Is 3-D cinema next? I like this Podcast. Keep up the good work!
16. Bob on January 26th, 2008 12:07 pm
    

    Hi Bob (HI) - Our next project is going to be converting all LiP videos over to IMAX format, you know the big movies that are shown in domed cinemas? Be prepared!
17. Louis on January 26th, 2008 12:41 pm
    

    IMAX? Yeah Bob but does that mean I have to goto MoA in Manila to read your blog?
18. Klaus on January 26th, 2008 12:54 pm
    

    Hi Bob, great idea. Very professional. I remember my radio host times… Keep it up. Super addition to LiP webmagazine….
19. John in Austria on January 26th, 2008 2:31 pm
    

    Hi Bob, Loved it up here in Austria too. Looking forward to many more. Thanks.
20. John.J. on January 26th, 2008 2:57 pm
    

    Hi Bob,guest appearance on Wowwoweeeee next mate Well done keep up the good work.
21. Bob on January 26th, 2008 4:13 pm
    

    Hi Louis - after completing my IMAX video project I think I will put up an IMAX theater in Davao!
    Hi Klaus - I’m glad you like it!

    Hi John in Austria - Wow, I am getting worldwide play!

    Hi John.J. - It could happen, who knows?
22. Jim on January 26th, 2008 5:22 pm
    

    Hi Bob- This pod-cast brings a whole new dimention to internet community socializing. It breaks down bariers as others have mentioned and brings everyone together to discuss subjects and interests almost real time. The other advantage is that you can listen when you like and over and over again.
    Well done Bob for introducing this new dimention to Living in the Philippines.
23. sid on January 27th, 2008 3:50 am
    

    hey Bob, you just took it to the next level, absolutely awesome!!!!
24. zois on January 27th, 2008 4:24 am
    

    Hi Bob Congratulations for podcast you no stop never again
    again you find another new for your site okey you make a little
    relax. I like people try make something different it.s good
25. Marilou on January 27th, 2008 6:54 am
    

    Hi Bob, Very nice and you sounded pretty good!!!!!
    Marilou
26. Bob on January 27th, 2008 7:36 am
    

    Hi Jim - I’m glad that you enjoyed the podcast and found it useful! I also enjoyed making it!

    Hi sid - Thanks!

    Hi zois - Thank you as well. I do try to keep this site interesting, and I’m glad that people like it.

    Hi Marilou - Thank you very much!
27. john on January 27th, 2008 10:48 am
    

    Fantstic, the only thing we need now is BOB TV…Well done Bob
28. Bob on January 27th, 2008 11:05 am
    

    Hi john - Thank you very much!
    Watch for Bob TV coming on a cable channel in your area soon!
29. Micki on January 27th, 2008 12:29 pm
    

    Bob - Nice idea, I enjoyed listening. And I look forward to hearing from you each week on various subjects. Please keep up the good work that you are doing!

    Micki
30. Dex U. on January 27th, 2008 3:28 pm
    

    This is great Bob! It’s nice to hear your voice… it’s different from what I thought your voice would be like. Congratulations!!! The progress/improvements/developments of your site just shows how successful you are!

    When are you setting up a MindanaoBob channel in youtube?
31. Cathy on January 27th, 2008 3:41 pm
    

    Bob, you’re taking it to the net level again! great work! But if you guest on wowowee, i will not read LiP for two months. ok, one month. promise.
32. Bob on January 27th, 2008 3:46 pm
    

    Hi Micki - Thanks for listening! I’m glad you liked it!

    Hi Dex U. - Ha ha… I already have a “Mindanao Bob” Channel on YouTube! I’ve had that for sometime. Thanks for the kind words.

    Hi Cathy - I’m not a “Wowwowwee” guy.. so no need to worry! Well.. they do have some sexy girls on there if I am not mistaken!
33. Graham on January 27th, 2008 8:16 pm
    

    Great idea Bob listening to audio sometimes sinks in much better than reading page after page. Found it very interesting. Now i have to go and find out about skye? to pose a Question….
34. Bob on January 27th, 2008 8:26 pm
    

    Hi Graham - watch my column tomorrow for details on how to reach me to pose a question on a future podcast.
35. athena on January 27th, 2008 10:21 pm
    

    you spund great bob… i wasnt expecting that youll sound that nice
36. Brian Miller on January 28th, 2008 11:26 pm
    

    Bob,
    Can you explain a bit more to me about what you and Dave spoke about regarding writing yourself a check at the first of the month. I didn’t quite understand.
    Podcast is nice addition. I have also visited Dave’s sight so it was nice to put a voices with you and Dave.
37. Bob on January 29th, 2008 5:41 am
    

    Hi athena - Thanks very much!

    Hi Brian Miller - Well, with regards to “writing yourself a check every month” what we were talking about was that if you have funds that are in your US bank account (maybe your Social Security is regularly deposited into your US account, or whatever), then once per month you write a check on your US account and deposit it into your Philippine account. Let’s say that you need $2,000 per month for your living expenses. On the first of the month you write a check for $2k on your US account, and deposit that into your local account in the Philippines. At first, you won’t be able to access the funds, because it will take about 45 days for the check to clear. So, on month one and month two those funds will not be available. But, when month 3 rolls around, the funds from that check will be available to withdraw and live on. As long as you write that check every month, then starting with month 3, then every month your funds will be available. I hope I explained it better.

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