Continue reading »]]> http://sittingduckpodcast.com/sdp-216-the-one-for-which-i-have-no-title/feed 1 0:35:16 New Zealand is in for some March madness next year as our road rules change. I think they’re mad. Another cautionary tale of hard disk drive failures and the importance of backups – disk is cheap! And of course six brilliant tracks to pl[...] New Zealand is in for some March madness next year as our road rules change. I think they’re mad. Another cautionary tale of hard disk drive failures and the importance of backups – disk is cheap! And of course six brilliant tracks to please your ears. Sorry if the levels are still a bit out of whack. The new Mac is proving a different audio beast. Music Played She Swings, She Sways – What I Wouldn’t Do Spy For Hire – First Weeks On The Island The Milkmen – Make You Happy Garfield Mayor – Invisible Isaboe – Calling To You Xavier & Ophelia – Six Billion Lonely People Theme: Amphibians – Hangin’ On. Topics Discussed New Zealand’s “March madness” give way rule change. Backing up with CrashPlan. Excellent value on 2TB hard drives in NZ. About The Podcast The Sitting Duck Podcast (SDP) is a mix of great music and some commentary on topical news, views and technology, recorded in Wellington, New Zealand.   I play only music I like, mostly from the collections of Mevio’s Music Alley and Ariel’s Cyber PR , but also through some personal contacts. Sometimes this can mean ‘mainstream’ music, but generally speaking you won’t find these artists on the radio and even less likely on the shelf at your local music outlet. My favourite music is Pop, Rock and Acoustic, but I’ve also been known to play Alternative, Blues, Comedy, Country, Dance, Electronic, Folk, Funk, Groove, Holiday, Jazz, Lounge, New Wave, Reggae, R&B, Soul, Surf and World! Your host is an IT professional in his early 40s who’s seen enough of life to start imparting some wisdom, but who recognises there’s still a lot to learn. You can have your say by emailing me at sittingduckpodcast@gmail.com or other methods detailed below. The podcast is usually released weekly on Thursday night, New Zealand time. How To Listen Play on the web site at sittingduckpodcast.com where there is a player for each episode. (Does not work for Apple portable devices. Yet. See next option.) Download from the web site at sittingduckpodcast.com by right clicking the [Audio MP3] button and choosing Save as or similar. (Apple portable users, click on this button to play directly.) Play or subscribe in iTunes by visiting the podcast page. Subscribe with iTunes in one click by clicking here. Use another ‘podcatcher’ to subscribe to the podcast feed. For more detail on these methods and a spoken guide, please visit the How To Listen page on the web site. How To Contact Me Email: sittingduckpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @sittingduckpod Web: sittingduckpodcast.com music, independent, podsafe, New, Zealand Allister yes no http://sittingduckpodcast.com/sdp-215-core-blimey http://sittingduckpodcast.com/sdp-215-core-blimey#comments Thu, 25 Aug 2011 09:25:30 +0000 Allister http://sittingduckpodcast.com/?p=763

Continue reading »]]> http://sittingduckpodcast.com/sdp-215-core-blimey/feed 0 0:35:09 I’ve got a new toy! 8 cores of Apple goodness in a laptop. Yeah, I can’t help but brag. Later on I rant about the people I’ve been having to deal with lately who I say have no right doing the jobs they do. I’ve also got six n[...] I’ve got a new toy! 8 cores of Apple goodness in a laptop. Yeah, I can’t help but brag. Later on I rant about the people I’ve been having to deal with lately who I say have no right doing the jobs they do. I’ve also got six new-to-the-podcast tracks for you from some old favourites and one new find with gorgeous vocals. Music Played Xavier & Ophelia – Six Billion Lonely People Gilli Moon – Little Boy Lost Skipping Girl Vinegar – Wandering We The Living – Best Laid Plans Ex Norwegian – Something Unreal Modern Science – Let’s Do It Right Now Theme: Amphibians – Hangin’ On. Topics Discussed My new MacBook Pro! IT attracts people who shouldn’t be there About The Podcast The Sitting Duck Podcast (SDP) is a mix of great music and some commentary on topical news, views and technology, recorded in Wellington, New Zealand. I play only music I like, mostly from the collections of Mevio’s Music Alley and Ariel’s Cyber PR , but also through some personal contacts. Sometimes this can mean ‘mainstream’ music, but generally speaking you won’t find these artists on the radio and even less likely on the shelf at your local music outlet. My favourite music is Pop, Rock and Acoustic, but I’ve also been known to play Alternative, Blues, Comedy, Country, Dance, Electronic, Folk, Funk, Groove, Holiday, Jazz, Lounge, New Wave, Reggae, R&B, Soul, Surf and World! Your host is an IT professional in his early 40s who’s seen enough of life to start imparting some wisdom, but who recognises there’s still a lot to learn. You can have your say by emailing me at sittingduckpodcast@gmail.com or other methods detailed below. The podcast is usually released weekly on Thursday night, New Zealand time. How To Listen Play on the web site at sittingduckpodcast.com where there is a player for each episode. (Does not work for Apple portable devices. Yet. See next option.) Download from the web site at sittingduckpodcast.com by right clicking the [Audio MP3] button and choosing Save as or similar. (Apple portable users, click on this button to play directly.) Play or subscribe in iTunes by visiting the podcast page. Subscribe with iTunes in one click by clicking here. Use another ‘podcatcher’ to subscribe to the podcast feed. For more detail on these methods and a spoken guide, please visit the How To Listen page on the web site. How To Contact Me Email: sittingduckpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @sittingduckpod Web: sittingduckpodcast.com music, independent, podsafe, New, Zealand Allister yes no http://sittingduckpodcast.com/sdp-214-cool-runnings http://sittingduckpodcast.com/sdp-214-cool-runnings#comments Thu, 18 Aug 2011 04:10:25 +0000 Allister http://sittingduckpodcast.com/?p=761

Continue reading »]]> http://sittingduckpodcast.com/sdp-214-cool-runnings/feed 0 0:39:20 I’m back again with a bunch of cool music. Cold music. Freezing even. I’ll tell you a little about the rare weather event I experienced and update you on a few other things too. Music Played Jeriko – Winter’s Rain Carbon Le[...] I’m back again with a bunch of cool music. Cold music. Freezing even. I’ll tell you a little about the rare weather event I experienced and update you on a few other things too. Music Played Jeriko – Winter’s Rain Carbon Leaf - Snowfall Music So Shush – Antarctica Delphinium Blue – Beautiful David Homyk – Summer State Of Mind Ammp – Let The Sunlight In Theme: Amphibians – Hangin’ On. Topics Discussed My snow video My snow photos My new podcast - Mac Thoughts Google+ About The Podcast The Sitting Duck Podcast (SDP) is a mix of great music and some commentary on topical news, views and technology, recorded in Wellington, New Zealand. I play only music I like, mostly from the collections of Mevio’s Music Alley and Ariel’s Cyber PR , but also through some personal contacts. Sometimes this can mean ‘mainstream’ music, but generally speaking you won’t find these artists on the radio and even less likely on the shelf at your local music outlet. My favourite music is Pop, Rock and Acoustic, but I’ve also been known to play Alternative, Blues, Comedy, Country, Dance, Electronic, Folk, Funk, Groove, Holiday, Jazz, Lounge, New Wave, Reggae, R&B, Soul, Surf and World! Your host is an IT professional in his early 40s who’s seen enough of life to start imparting some wisdom, but who recognises there’s still a lot to learn. You can have your say by emailing me at sittingduckpodcast@gmail.com or other methods detailed below. The podcast is usually released weekly on Thursday night, New Zealand time. How To Listen Play on the web site at sittingduckpodcast.com where there is a player for each episode. (Does not work for Apple portable devices. Yet. See next option.) Download from the web site at sittingduckpodcast.com by right clicking the [Audio MP3] button and choosing Save as or similar. (Apple portable users, click on this button to play directly.) Play or subscribe in iTunes by visiting the podcast page. Subscribe with iTunes in one click by clicking here. Use another ‘podcatcher’ to subscribe to the podcast feed. For more detail on these methods and a spoken guide, please visit the How To Listen page on the web site. How To Contact Me Email: sittingduckpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @sittingduckpod Web: sittingduckpodcast.com music, independent, podsafe, New, Zealand Allister yes no http://sittingduckpodcast.com/sdp-213-return http://sittingduckpodcast.com/sdp-213-return#comments Thu, 04 Aug 2011 08:44:00 +0000 Allister http://sittingduckpodcast.com/?p=757

Continue reading »]]> http://sittingduckpodcast.com/sdp-213-return/feed 0 0:37:45 I’m back again, after a month. Listen in and I’ll give you a quick rundown of where I’ve been and what I’ve been up to. Plus 6 new-to-the-podcast tracks from some familiar artists Music Played Jennings – Surrender Mod[...] I’m back again, after a month. Listen in and I’ll give you a quick rundown of where I’ve been and what I’ve been up to. Plus 6 new-to-the-podcast tracks from some familiar artists Music Played Jennings – Surrender Modern Science – Someday JacksonsWarehouse - Running As Fast As You Can The Counterpoints – Little Miss Alone Kids Of 88 – SQRL Second Dan – We Can Theme: Amphibians – Hangin’ On. Topics Discussed See my experience of Miriam Clancy’s live gig Google+ Mac OS X Lion My new podcast – Mac Thoughts About The Podcast The Sitting Duck Podcast (SDP) is a mix of great music and some commentary on topical news, views and technology, recorded in Wellington, New Zealand.   I play only music I like, mostly from the collections of Mevio’s Music Alley and Ariel’s Cyber PR , but also through some personal contacts. Sometimes this can mean ‘mainstream’ music, but generally speaking you won’t find these artists on the radio and even less likely on the shelf at your local music outlet. My favourite music is Pop, Rock and Acoustic, but I’ve also been known to play Alternative, Blues, Comedy, Country, Dance, Electronic, Folk, Funk, Groove, Holiday, Jazz, Lounge, New Wave, Reggae, R&B, Soul, Surf and World! Your host is an IT professional in his early 40s who’s seen enough of life to start imparting some wisdom, but who recognises there’s still a lot to learn. You can have your say by emailing me at sittingduckpodcast@gmail.com or other methods detailed below. The podcast is usually released weekly on Thursday night, New Zealand time. How To Listen Play on the web site at sittingduckpodcast.com where there is a player for each episode. (Does not work for Apple portable devices. Yet. See next option.) Download from the web site at sittingduckpodcast.com by right clicking the [Audio MP3] button and choosing Save as or similar. (Apple portable users, click on this button to play directly.) Play or subscribe in iTunes by visiting the podcast page. Subscribe with iTunes in one click by clicking here. Use another ‘podcatcher’ to subscribe to the podcast feed. For more detail on these methods and a spoken guide, please visit the How To Listen page on the web site. How To Contact Me Email: sittingduckpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @sittingduckpod Web: sittingduckpodcast.com music, independent, podsafe, New, Zealand Allister yes no http://sittingduckpodcast.com/sdp-211-miriam-clancy-interview-part-2-sdc-production http://sittingduckpodcast.com/sdp-211-miriam-clancy-interview-part-2-sdc-production#comments Thu, 07 Jul 2011 10:00:19 +0000 Allister http://sittingduckpodcast.com/?p=731

Continue reading »]]> http://sittingduckpodcast.com/sdp-211-miriam-clancy-interview-part-2-sdc-production/feed 1 0:17:59 This week on podcast recording night (Thursday) I shall be catching Miriam Clancy live at Mighty Mighty in Wellington. So as I intimated on last week’s show, I’ve slightly repackaged another Sitting Duck Collection production for the podcast. [...] This week on podcast recording night (Thursday) I shall be catching Miriam Clancy live at Mighty Mighty in Wellington. So as I intimated on last week’s show, I’ve slightly repackaged another Sitting Duck Collection production for the podcast. This production is based on Miriam Clancy’s debut album, Lucky One, and includes more interview material. I hope you’ll enjoy this one as well – her debut album still holds a lot of appeal for me even after her tour de force second release. Music Played Miriam Clancy, from her album Lucky One Lucky One Girl About Town Giving Up The Day Don’t Let It Get You Down (single) Fool I Am NZ tour dates Thu July 7th – Mighty Mighty – WELLINGTON (Details on Facebook) Fri July 8th – Marbecks – PALMERSTON NORTH (Details on Facebook) Sat July 9th – Cabana – NAPIER (Details on Facebook) Sat July 16th – Matinee – NEW PLYMOUTH (Details on Facebook) Sun July 17th – Golden Dawn – AUCKLAND (Details on Facebook) Fri July 22nd – Leigh Sawmill – LEIGH (Details on Facebook) Sat July 23rd – Butter Ball – WHANGAREI (Details on Facebook) Theme: Amphibians – Hangin’ On. About The Podcast The Sitting Duck Podcast (SDP) is a mix of great music and some commentary on topical news, views and technology, recorded in Wellington, New Zealand. I play only music I like, mostly from the collections of Mevio’s Music Alley and Ariel’s Cyber PR , but also through some personal contacts. Sometimes this can mean ‘mainstream’ music, but generally speaking you won’t find these artists on the radio and even less likely on the shelf at your local music outlet. My favourite music is Pop, Rock and Acoustic, but I’ve also been known to play Alternative, Blues, Comedy, Country, Dance, Electronic, Folk, Funk, Groove, Holiday, Jazz, Lounge, New Wave, Reggae, R&B, Soul, Surf and World! Your host is an IT professional in his early 40s who’s seen enough of life to start imparting some wisdom, but who recognises there’s still a lot to learn. You can have your say by emailing me at sittingduckpodcast@gmail.com or other methods detailed below. The podcast is usually released weekly on Thursday night, New Zealand time. How To Listen Play on the web site at sittingduckpodcast.com where there is a player for each episode. (Does not work for Apple portable devices. Yet. See next option.) Download from the web site at sittingduckpodcast.com by right clicking the [Audio MP3] button and choosing Save as or similar. (Apple portable users, click on this button to play directly.) Play or subscribe in iTunes by visiting the podcast page. Subscribe with iTunes in one click by clicking here. Use another ‘podcatcher’ to subscribe to the podcast feed. For more detail on these methods and a spoken guide, please visit the How To Listen page on the web site. How To Contact Me Email: sittingduckpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @sittingduckpod Web: sittingduckpodcast.com music, independent, podsafe, New, Zealand Allister yes no http://sittingduckpodcast.com/sdp-210-grey-days http://sittingduckpodcast.com/sdp-210-grey-days#comments Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:12:33 +0000 Allister http://sittingduckpodcast.com/?p=728

Continue reading »]]> http://sittingduckpodcast.com/sdp-210-grey-days/feed 0 0:41:40 I’m back! I have six interesting tracks for you today, chosen via a rather unusual method. All top notch of course – nothing but top notch on the SDP. In the talkie stakes I’ll fill you in on a few podcast related things and relate[...] I’m back! I have six interesting tracks for you today, chosen via a rather unusual method. All top notch of course – nothing but top notch on the SDP. In the talkie stakes I’ll fill you in on a few podcast related things and relate a wonderful experience with a broken computer. Yes, you read that right. Music Played Abanda Shake – Cat Amphibians – Keep Your Distance Danko Jones – Baby Hates Me The Fins – All Over It Spy For Hire – Moon Tower Matthew Ebel – Downtown Theme: Amphibians – Hangin’ On. Music bed: George Wood – Goodbye Grey Sky Topics Discussed See last week’s episode for detail on Miriam Clancy’s NZ tour Check out The Sitting Duck Collection (whence last week’s episode came) The joys of owning an Apple computer: Applecare warranty cover Time Machine backups About The Podcast The Sitting Duck Podcast (SDP) is a mix of great music and some commentary on topical news, views and technology, recorded in Wellington, New Zealand. I play only music I like, mostly from the collections of Mevio’s Music Alley and Ariel’s Cyber PR , but also through some personal contacts. Sometimes this can mean ‘mainstream’ music, but generally speaking you won’t find these artists on the radio and even less likely on the shelf at your local music outlet. My favourite music is Pop, Rock and Acoustic, but I’ve also been known to play Alternative, Blues, Comedy, Country, Dance, Electronic, Folk, Funk, Groove, Holiday, Jazz, Lounge, New Wave, Reggae, R&B, Soul, Surf and World! Your host is an IT professional in his early 40s who’s seen enough of life to start imparting some wisdom, but who recognises there’s still a lot to learn. You can have your say by emailing me at sittingduckpodcast@gmail.com or other methods detailed below. The podcast is usually released weekly on Thursday night, New Zealand time. How To Listen Play on the web site at sittingduckpodcast.com where there is a player for each episode. (Does not work for Apple portable devices. Yet. See next option.) Download from the web site at sittingduckpodcast.com by right clicking the [Audio MP3] button and choosing Save as or similar. (Apple portable users, click on this button to play directly.) Play or subscribe in iTunes by visiting the podcast page. Subscribe with iTunes in one click by clicking here. Use another ‘podcatcher’ to subscribe to the podcast feed. For more detail on these methods and a spoken guide, please visit the How To Listen page on the web site. How To Contact Me Email: sittingduckpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @sittingduckpod Web: sittingduckpodcast.com music, independent, podsafe, New, Zealand Allister yes no http://sittingduckpodcast.com/sdp-209-miriam-clancy-interview-sdc-production http://sittingduckpodcast.com/sdp-209-miriam-clancy-interview-sdc-production#comments Thu, 16 Jun 2011 08:00:43 +0000 Allister http://sittingduckpodcast.com/?p=719

Continue reading »]]> http://sittingduckpodcast.com/sdp-209-miriam-clancy-interview-sdc-production/feed 2 0:23:14 Ugh! I have the flu. Or at least a cold. My nose doesn’t like me. Anyway, rather than skip a week, I’ve slightly repackaged a Sitting Duck Collection production for the podcast. The production is based on Miriam Clancy’s latest alb[...] Ugh! I have the flu. Or at least a cold. My nose doesn’t like me. Anyway, rather than skip a week, I’ve slightly repackaged a Sitting Duck Collection production for the podcast. The production is based on Miriam Clancy’s latest album, Magnetic, and includes interview material. I hope you’ll enjoy this – something a little bit different if you haven’t listened over on the SDC side. Music Played Miriam Clancy, from her album Magnetic The Best Only Lonely One Magnetic Join The Chorus Real Love Southern Cross NZ tour dates Thu July 7th – Mighty Mighty – WELLINGTON (Details on Facebook) Fri July 8th – Marbecks – PALMERSTON NORTH (Details on Facebook) Sat July 9th – Cabana – NAPIER (Details on Facebook) Sat July 16th – Matinee – NEW PLYMOUTH (Details on Facebook) Sun July 17th – Golden Dawn – AUCKLAND (Details on Facebook) Fri July 22nd – Leigh Sawmill – LEIGH (Details on Facebook) Sat July 23rd – Butter Ball – WHANGAREI (Details on Facebook) Theme: Amphibians – Hangin’ On. About The Podcast The Sitting Duck Podcast (SDP) is a mix of great music and some commentary on topical news, views and technology, recorded in Wellington, New Zealand. I play only music I like, mostly from the collections of Mevio’s Music Alley and Ariel’s Cyber PR , but also through some personal contacts. Sometimes this can mean ‘mainstream’ music, but generally speaking you won’t find these artists on the radio and even less likely on the shelf at your local music outlet. My favourite music is Pop, Rock and Acoustic, but I’ve also been known to play Alternative, Blues, Comedy, Country, Dance, Electronic, Folk, Funk, Groove, Holiday, Jazz, Lounge, New Wave, Reggae, R&B, Soul, Surf and World! Your host is an IT professional in his early 40s who’s seen enough of life to start imparting some wisdom, but who recognises there’s still a lot to learn. You can have your say by emailing me at sittingduckpodcast@gmail.com or other methods detailed below. The podcast is usually released weekly on Thursday night, New Zealand time. How To Listen Play on the web site at sittingduckpodcast.com where there is a player for each episode. (Does not work for Apple portable devices. Yet. See next option.) Download from the web site at sittingduckpodcast.com by right clicking the [Audio MP3] button and choosing Save as or similar. (Apple portable users, click on this button to play directly.) Play or subscribe in iTunes by visiting the podcast page. Subscribe with iTunes in one click by clicking here. Use another ‘podcatcher’ to subscribe to the podcast feed. For more detail on these methods and a spoken guide, please visit the How To Listen page on the web site. How To Contact Me Email: sittingduckpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @sittingduckpod Web: sittingduckpodcast.com music, independent, podsafe, New, Zealand Allister yes no http://sittingduckpodcast.com/sdp-208-takin-it-easy http://sittingduckpodcast.com/sdp-208-takin-it-easy#comments Thu, 09 Jun 2011 08:43:32 +0000 Allister http://sittingduckpodcast.com/?p=716

Continue reading »]]> http://sittingduckpodcast.com/sdp-208-takin-it-easy/feed 0 0:33:56 I’ve selected a diverse mix of eight tracks – none of which have featured in the podcast before. I felt like a bit of a break from the long-form live recording session I usually do, so apart from a brief intro and a big back announce of [...] I’ve selected a diverse mix of eight tracks – none of which have featured in the podcast before. I felt like a bit of a break from the long-form live recording session I usually do, so apart from a brief intro and a big back announce of all the tracks you won’t hear from me. The show was ‘assembled’ thanks to the awesome power of Übercaster. Music Played Fresh Sunday – Melody Sings Fred – Sleep Ryan Calhoun – Slipping Away The Free Press – The Only Way Home Michael Rossback – All We Need Is Love Matt Moore – Again Nick Daugherty – Staring At The Sun To Light A Fire – Take Your Time Theme: Amphibians – Hangin’ On. About The Podcast The Sitting Duck Podcast (SDP) is a mix of great music and some commentary on topical news, views and technology, recorded in Wellington, New Zealand. I play only music I like, mostly from the collections of Mevio’s Music Alley and Ariel’s Cyber PR , but also through some personal contacts. Sometimes this can mean ‘mainstream’ music, but generally speaking you won’t find these artists on the radio and even less likely on the shelf at your local music outlet. My favourite music is Pop, Rock and Acoustic, but I’ve also been known to play Alternative, Blues, Comedy, Country, Dance, Electronic, Folk, Funk, Groove, Holiday, Jazz, Lounge, New Wave, Reggae, R&B, Soul, Surf and World! Your host is an IT professional in his early 40s who’s seen enough of life to start imparting some wisdom, but who recognises there’s still a lot to learn. You can have your say by emailing me at sittingduckpodcast@gmail.com or other methods detailed below. The podcast is usually released weekly on Thursday night, New Zealand time. How To Listen Play on the web site at sittingduckpodcast.com where there is a player for each episode. (Does not work for Apple portable devices. Yet. See next option.) Download from the web site at sittingduckpodcast.com by right clicking the [Audio MP3] button and choosing Save as or similar. (Apple portable users, click on this button to play directly.) Play or subscribe in iTunes by visiting the podcast page. Subscribe with iTunes in one click by clicking here. Use another ‘podcatcher’ to subscribe to the podcast feed. For more detail on these methods and a spoken guide, please visit the How To Listen page on the web site. How To Contact Me Email: sittingduckpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @sittingduckpod Web: sittingduckpodcast.com music, independent, podsafe, New, Zealand Allister yes no