http://www.firstcrackpodcast.com The podcast of stuff you didn't know you wanted to know about. Tue, 15 Apr 2008 21:26:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Jonathan Dahl and I discuss his latest project - Tumblon.com - a parenting website focused on development milestones and easy sharing with friends and family. Listen to Tumblon.com's Jonathan Dahl [9 min]. A more detailed write-up and some screenshots over at Minnov8.com http://www.firstcrackpodcast.com/archive/first-crack-109-tumbloncoms-jonathan-dahl/ This is the third in the monthly coffee review series at the First Crack Podcast. This month, I'm reviewing Miguel Moreno Leiva - El Filo as roasted by 49th Parallel Roasters. It's a very subtle and floral cup with powerful aroma off the grind. Andrew described it to me as, "technically ... http://www.firstcrackpodcast.com/archive/first-crack-108-coffee-review-honduras-el-filo-49th-parallel-roasters/ Thomas Bohmbach and I discuss DJ Edna, his open source project empowering musicians, and other artists, to take control of the sales and distribution of their creative work online. DJ Edna - Open Source Website for Musicians [33 min]. http://www.firstcrackpodcast.com/archive/first-crack-107-dj-edna-open-source-website-for-musicians/ This is the second in the monthly coffee review series at the First Crack Podcast. This month, I'm reviewing George Howell's Terroir Coffee: El Salvador: Finca La Montaña The 2007 Cup of Excellence winner that was completely devastated by near hurricane-strength winds in January. Pushing the next harvest out to 2010. ... http://www.firstcrackpodcast.com/archive/first-crack-106-coffee-review-el-salvador-finca-la-montana/ This podcast kicks off a new monthly coffee review series at the First Crack Podcast. This month, I'm reviewing: George Howell's Terroir Coffee: Kenya Mamuto Kirinyaga First, it took me a while to tweak the grinder back for a good press pot. In that time, the time was ticking on the ... http://www.firstcrackpodcast.com/archive/first-crack-105-coffee-review-grand-cru-kenya-mamuto-kirinyaga/ I was forced out of my podcasting hiatus by the The Moustache Rangers, a highly-entertaining, improv'ed, space-comedy duo. Aric (also of MakeMeWatchTV and LeastDangerousGame fame) and Cory share the backstory of the Rangers, the mythos of the Great Moustache, and the emotional power of guacomole. If like me, you're a ... http://www.firstcrackpodcast.com/archive/first-crack-104-the-moustache-rangers-on-a-podcast/ AJ gave me call today wondering when there was going to be another First Crack podcast. Thanks AJ! The answer - Soon. I hope. I've been working on a new podcast receiver app, which is eating up all my podcast production time. Then there's the bit about needing some new inspiration. ... http://www.firstcrackpodcast.com/archive/ill-be-back/ A gentle reminder to add your name to the PodcampMN 2007 attendee list wiki. Thanks to Johnee Bee from Mostly Trivial and Boned for the great capture-the-flag-at-summer-camp logo. See you there. http://www.firstcrackpodcast.com/archive/i%e2%80%99ll-be-at-podcampmn-aug-25-2007/ Yes, it's official. PodcampMN, August 25th, the Saturday before Labor Day, at the Flat Earth Brewery in St. Paul. The goal is to try to accomplish some real, dirty, uncomfortable work... as Eric Rice describes it. If you haven't yet, add your name and other things you'd like to both share and ... http://www.firstcrackpodcast.com/archive/podcampmn-at-flat-earth-on-aug-25-2007/ From FlatEarthBrewing.com: "Flat Earth is sponsoring 10 hours of awesome bands and we will release our next and long awaited beer named Angry Planet, an American pale ale made with organic ingredients." From AcadiaCafe.com: Flat Earth Brewing & Acadia Cafe Present Saturday, June 30, 2007 Time: 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM Cover Charge: $5.00 Ages: All ... http://www.firstcrackpodcast.com/archive/flat-earth-releases-angry-planet-acadia-cafe-june-30/