Ok, So Blog Post Numbah 4! PiMC Behind The Scenes!

Listner Tricia sent me some great ideas for blog topics, and I'm going to respond to one now!

"Want to share any PiMC behind the scenes details? Do you know what you'll speak about beforehand? How long does it take Taylor to edit the show? How much do you warm up together before turning on the microphones?"

Great question, Tricia!  I guess I start kind of planning the next episode as soon as we are done taping the first one.  First thing I plan is, are we all going to be available.  If one of us knows they are not going to be available due to scheduling/travel/etc., we will often figure if it works to reschedule, find a guest cohost, or tape with just two of us.  If something special (i.e. the upcoming Thanksgiving Mix Tape episode) is coming up, I'll let the other two know.  We will chat a little about stuff that we don't want to talk about on the show (there are SOME things that we like to keep for ourselves), and Taffy and Rodan send me their tracks for me to edit.

On taping: The three of us only tape our own tracks.  We talk on Skype and when we are all three ready to start taping,  I will say "On your mark, get set....GO!"  We all hit record and count to 6.  The reason we all do that is to give me a way to sync up the tracks when I am setting up for editing.  It looks kind of like zipper teeth laying the tracks next to each other.  Editing can be a lengthy process, depending on flubs and conversations in the middle of the show that won't make it in.  I try to take out any pregnant pauses or "ums" that happen.  Rodan often tells stories with lots of pauses in them.  I try to take as many of them out as a I can for time purposes.  I also try to take out when we talk over each other, which happens a LOT.  I listen to both people and keep the one who I feel makes more sense or is more funny.  It's still a comedy show, folks.  Also, I make it a personal goal to have shows be less than an hour whenever possible.  I don't like to go over an hour because I know how I feel when I see one of my favorite shows is 75 minutes.  I listen to a lot of podcasts, and like to get through a few a day driving.  If I see a lengthy show in MY downloads, it sometimes feels like work.  I don't want PiMC to feel like that for anyone else. (And in case anyone reads this who is also a podcaster, yes I listen to your long show, and yes I listen to it on x2.)

After putting music on the beginning and the end of a show, I complete artwork for it and release it on Libsyn.  During the week I am also thinking about what my stories will be and if there is any pop culture news I feel we should talk about.  I do right notes that I refer to while we are taping, but often, as you can tell, we fly off the rails.  When we all begin the show, we start taping right away, but that's more of a fear on my part.  I'm afraid that we will miss something funny, so once I know everyone's microphones are up and ready, we get to taping!  We probably would do well to warm up a little, but I know time is of the essence for Rodan due to work, so I think we all warm up in different ways (Rodan drinks, Taffy bangs Tank or bakes cupcakes, I worry and fret.)

If I am missing something, I'm sure my cohosts will let me know...well, Taffy, anyway.

PiMC: Episode 267 - Political Unrest and Chaffed Thighs

It's part 2 of our Taffy-less show this week, and the boys answer questions about....well, whatever it is you wanted to know.  Thanks to all of our wonderful listeners who participated this week, and thanks everyone for listening!  We will ALL be back for episode 268!

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PiMC: Episode 216 - She Stops Writing, or You're Giving Him Happy Thoughts, Not Happy Endings

We talk of literatuah, and all things culture, and given that it's us, it devolves to jokes about poop, Anne Frank and The Carol Burnett Show pretty quickly. It's all in a day's work, kids.

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PiMC: Episode 211 - Slap Happy, or An Unexpected Podcast...

The audio, while not great, is still pretty good considering we taped this in a car with my iPhone.  We assure you, Taffy was NOT drinking and driving....

PiMC: Episode 210 - I'm Afraid Of My Fiber One Cereal, or Why Is Catwoman In This Issue Of Justice League?

The boys are Taffy-less tonight as topics range from gall bladders, car problems, dirty sci-fi cosplay and pooping. And not always in that order. It's a nerdy sausage party on POD IS MY COPILOT!
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PiMC: Episode 208 - Tackled By Taylor, or Mickey Ears and Hair Nets

We're finally back! Look for episode 209 in a couple of days to make up for you guys having to wait. Now here, take this twenty and go buy yourself something pretty for daddy.....

PiMC: Episode 206 - It's In The Land of God, or Taylor Sparkles In The Sun

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PiMC: Episode 205 - It Bends At The Center, or The FIFTH Annual Pod Is My Copilot Christmas Specail

This one is so off the rails.... We talk of Christmas plans, drunk parties and buttsex. Yep, If that doesn't say celebrating the Christ Child.....

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PiMC: Episode 199 - That Damn Gerbil, or Star Wars Was My Nanny

Taylor meets McDreamy (kinda), Taffy is thrown from a car (kinda) and Rodan is the hostess with the mostess, when he knows what's going on (kinda). And we stop to talk about a serious topic towards the end, hopefully one where we do a little good. That's right, kittens, we can be compassionate! It's the last episode before 200! We are podismycopilot.com

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PiMC: Episode 198 - Call Me Frau-Frau, or Taylor Gets First Dibs

NOTE: While I am posting the explanation for the show now, this actual episode will not be available until Thursday, October 6 at 7:30am EST.  (And yes, I did that for Kevin in Danbury so he can listen to it on the way to work.)  I'm just posting the description now so that I don't forget to do it before our road trip!  I'm not above sending the file to you people ahead of time if they send me naked pics to share with Taffy and Babaloo for the road trip.  Just sayin.

Taylor tries to explain sexy math, Taffy preps for a roadtrip, and Rodan will need your resume and three references for future quarterly projects.  All this, and Taylor pees himself.  And Nazis!  We are podismycopilot.com
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PiMC: Episode 197 - I'm Sorry I'm Not Up On My Glory Hole Etiquette, or Mama Needs Some New Validation

Rodan is spent from Pride, Taffy is well and read and reads a mexican super hero in a book store, and Taylor finally meets the Babaloo in laws.  All this, and Cinnamon Buns!  We are podismycopilot.

(Note: I am aware of the sound quality of Taffy's track about 45 minutes in.  I'm leaving it in so that hopefully someone can explain to me why her skype call does this every time we record at the top of the hour.  It lasts less than a minute.) 

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PiMC: Episode 196 - Scenes From A French Brazzerie, or It Would Look Stupid On Me, But I Would Wear It

A short live show using Taylor's audio recorder on his phone.  Taffy and Taylor talk about why there was not a regular show this week, Tank's prep for his revival of "Deliverence," all things Francais, and our burdgeoning porn empire!  Then we end the show begging for your approval!

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PiMC: Episode 195 - My Stomach Is Hard, Yet Huge, or Mother, May I Finger His Ass?

Rodan learns that addition can be fun, Taylor makes a deal with the devil (a la The Littlest Huffington), and Taffy...well, Taffy just judges people.  All this and sex toy talk!  We're podismycopilot, kittens!
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PiMC: Episode 194 - We Win. We Matter., or As An Italian-American, I'm Offended....

Rodan get's the giggles, Taffy gets the hot flashes, and Taylor sleepin' single in a king size bed...with his boyfriend. All this and TMI! We are podismycopilot.com
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PiMC: Episode 193 - They Choose This Oral Abuse, or Does it Have A Little Ring For Your Finger?

Let's just say this one is personal, but not in the usual gross way we get personal...ish. Taffy and Taylor take their relationship to the next plateau, Rodan is free at last, thank God almightly, and Taylor cries during the show...but like you might think. All this and.... HOMER! We are Pod Is My Copilot.

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PiMC: Episode 192 - I Blame Arsenio Hall For This, or Paying For Friends

In this week's show, Rodan gets buff(not yet), Taffy ponders all things reality TV (not really), and Taylor gets political (not quite).  And we talk yet again about actors and actresses who haven't mattered in 25 years, because, you know, that's what we do here!
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PiMC: Episode 190 - We Finished That's All That Matters, Or Egg Drop Soup For Everyone!

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PiMC: Episode 189 - The Fear Of Make Up Sex, or The Three Finger Slide

Rodan makes his house a home, Taffy makes the cheese amish, and Taylor makes an enemy of a member of Hollywood's elite...ish.  All this and we're partying like it's 2009 (GoWalla, people - it's Taylor's latest obsession!)

Please take the time to comment on the blog about the topic that takes up the last half of the podcast, if you are so inclined.  While not always funny, I would be interested to know if I (Taylor) overreacted to something, although as I type it, the word "overreact" is not the right word...just lemme know what you think!

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PiMC: Episode 188 - Smurf Cum, or Let Me Tell You About Gambit And Strippers....

It's a boys night as Oops! Rodan Does It Again, and Taylor scratches himself and burps all weekend. And it's time to do the Time Warp again...for the first time! We are podismycopilot.com

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