Archive for 2013
Last Christmas...
It was at exactly this time last year that we put out our first post on this website (literally this time). When this post gets published it will only be half an hour till Christmas day for us in the UK so Merry Christmas from us.
The real purpose of this post is to update you all on the current status of the TUKC. Series 2 is going to be starting on the 27th of December (same time as last year, keeping to traditions you know) and may even feature a brand new guest (don't quote me on that).
Of course this brand new episode is going to be our annual, fashionably late, Christmas Special. Remember to subscribe to our feed by clicking the RSS icon at the top of the page or subscribing via iTunes here.
Again, hope you all have a good Christmas and hope you will tune in for our "big" comeback on the 27th.
~Rowan :)
The real purpose of this post is to update you all on the current status of the TUKC. Series 2 is going to be starting on the 27th of December (same time as last year, keeping to traditions you know) and may even feature a brand new guest (don't quote me on that).
Of course this brand new episode is going to be our annual, fashionably late, Christmas Special. Remember to subscribe to our feed by clicking the RSS icon at the top of the page or subscribing via iTunes here.
Again, hope you all have a good Christmas and hope you will tune in for our "big" comeback on the 27th.
~Rowan :)
It's time for change....
...change to the website that is. You may have noticed a couple new additions to the website such as more feed links and a Track of the Week widget (powered by Spotify). And no I haven't forgotten about the podcast, it's exams time at the moment and so we haven't found a good date to record Ep. 8.
I'm sure we will find a day soon, as long as we aren't too lazy...
~Rowan :)
I'm sure we will find a day soon, as long as we aren't too lazy...
~Rowan :)
TUKC EP.7
Well, it's finally here. After what I'm going to call a short break (but was really laziness), TUKC Ep. 7 - Sound Effect Special is finally here for your listening pleasure.
Listen here: Episode 7
Big thanks to Instant Buttons (this is where all the sound effects came from), check out the app here.
Check out vadering here.
By the way, the latest Doctor Who episode at the time was Bells of St. John.
Innuendo Bingo clips from BBC Radio 1.
The images will make sense when you listen to the podcast.
And so the anarchy begins...
So yeah, I am "apparently" the new manager. (WOOHOO!)
*Ahem* Excuse my outbreak of joy... Anyway, I have realized that the anarchy has indeed begun because there has been no TUKC for nearly 3 weeks! *queue dramatic music etc.* But don't worry i'm on it already and a new episode should be coming soon. You may even get a reason as to why there has been no episode for such a long time.
So we are expecting to record sometime on Friday and although its after Easter this will be branded as our Easter episode (expect plenty of sound effects to fit the mood).
Happy (late) Easter!
*Ahem* Excuse my outbreak of joy... Anyway, I have realized that the anarchy has indeed begun because there has been no TUKC for nearly 3 weeks! *queue dramatic music etc.* But don't worry i'm on it already and a new episode should be coming soon. You may even get a reason as to why there has been no episode for such a long time.
So we are expecting to record sometime on Friday and although its after Easter this will be branded as our Easter episode (expect plenty of sound effects to fit the mood).
Happy (late) Easter!
Can a Podcast go into Administration?
The sarcasm of the title of this post is to let you know of the switch in positions between me (Dwayne) and Rowan. I have somewhat Retired and will (from now on) be leaving the podcast in Rowan's hands.
This doesn't mean I will not be on the show (I mean, the podcast needs me). It just means that these posts and overall bts (behind the scenes) stuff will be run by Rowan.
Get ready for Anarchy...
Dwayne (Host)
This doesn't mean I will not be on the show (I mean, the podcast needs me). It just means that these posts and overall bts (behind the scenes) stuff will be run by Rowan.
Get ready for Anarchy...
Dwayne (Host)
TUKC Ep.5 - One Shot!
So we think this is good... very good.
Not much more to say...
EXCEPT THAT WE DIDN'T EDIT THIS (except for a few effects, naturally) BUT APART FROM THAT THIS WAS ALL DONE IN ONE SHOT.
And they said it couldn't be done:
Listen Here: TUKC. Ep.5
Come to think of it, TV, Radio, they've all done it before us. Oh Well. Makes for a good podcast!
N.B: This is a fairly large file so we recommend streaming.
Not much more to say...
EXCEPT THAT WE DIDN'T EDIT THIS (except for a few effects, naturally) BUT APART FROM THAT THIS WAS ALL DONE IN ONE SHOT.
And they said it couldn't be done:
Listen Here: TUKC. Ep.5
Come to think of it, TV, Radio, they've all done it before us. Oh Well. Makes for a good podcast!
N.B: This is a fairly large file so we recommend streaming.
TUKC - Ep.4 (Our (kind of) Train Usufruct)
Listen Here: Ep.4 (Our Train Usufruct)
SO... MANY... SOUND EFFECTS!!!
Edit: BIG SHOUT OUT TO POGOMIX.NET AND THE SPECTACULAR NICK BERTKE FOR LETTING US USE HIS WONDROUS AUSTIN 1911 TRACK. CHECK HIM OUT ON: POGOMIX.NET
How many did we use? Send us a comment below and you win... what exactly, we don't know because not even we counted the number of violations of effective sound that were in excess.
Usufruct? - Basically, the right to use someone else's property for personal profit without damaging it... you'll understand the irony later.
I guess you can tell that it has arrived. What, you say? Oh, why it is the splendiferously spectacular UKCongress Episode 4 with Special Guest / Part-Time Congresswoman Hollie.
A note from Dwayne: Mic Quality? Working on it.
Yes, It is I, and I am sorry but I will soon get a mug for my mic as did Rowan!
Link Dump:
- Doctor Who Poster: http://www.imdb.com/media/rm141406720/tt0436992?ref_=tt_ov_i
- My Journey: http://www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/things-to-do/Sutton (Disclaimer: No.)
Coming Soon:
Ep.5 (One Shot) , To Celebrate our 5th Episode (no-one else does so...), we will be calling it:the One-Shot Special. Let's see if you can guess what we, the monarchy of badly chosen sound effects will attempt. A few more surprises are also up our sleeves so 'Stay Tuned'!
It's coming... In 2-3 days to be a specific!
Listen Here - TUKC Episode 4 (Preview)
We wanted to tease at the fact that we are releasing Episode 4 soon so we made a little promotion.
A 2 min ditty, if you want it.
Don't worry, nothing's spoilt here, only hinted towards. Find out what that was all about this week...
We wanted to tease at the fact that we are releasing Episode 4 soon so we made a little promotion.
A 2 min ditty, if you want it.
Don't worry, nothing's spoilt here, only hinted towards. Find out what that was all about this week...
TUKC EP. 4!
We are recording it right at this very moment and should be available by tomorrow.
And yes, that does mean we're late. What'cha gonna do?
No, we're sorry, but still, you could look forward to our POV train experience... and more coming soon. Just know that we always deliver quality over time?
Talking about time, it's about time we mention a new Congresswoman. All will be revealed tomorrow...
And yes, that does mean we're late. What'cha gonna do?
No, we're sorry, but still, you could look forward to our POV train experience... and more coming soon. Just know that we always deliver quality over time?
Talking about time, it's about time we mention a new Congresswoman. All will be revealed tomorrow...
Episode 3 - TUKC (The Locationally Prominent Fatigue)
Ep.3 is out:
Listen Here: Ep.3 The Locationally Prominent Fatigue
or click that Subscribe button for an update when a new podcast comes out ----------->
This week is our Student Edition, or is it the Quicktime Edition?
TUKC Award Winner from Last Week's Poll = Trials: Evolution, sorry about not mentioning...
The (Lonely) Link Dump:
http://www.education.gov.uk/b00199016/regulating-foundation-and-voluntary-schools-academies-and-sixth-form-colleges-as-charities
Microsoft Introduces Surface Pro Tablet:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/microsoft/9821683/Microsoft-introduces-Surface-Pro-tablet-at-ultrabook-price.html
Badges? Oh Yes, 'Limited Edition Fully-Fledged Status into the UK Congress Community' Badges, you should have been more specific:
Listen Here: Ep.3 The Locationally Prominent Fatigue
or click that Subscribe button for an update when a new podcast comes out ----------->
This week is our Student Edition, or is it the Quicktime Edition?
TUKC Award Winner from Last Week's Poll = Trials: Evolution, sorry about not mentioning...
The (Lonely) Link Dump:
http://www.education.gov.uk/b00199016/regulating-foundation-and-voluntary-schools-academies-and-sixth-form-colleges-as-charities
Microsoft Introduces Surface Pro Tablet:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/microsoft/9821683/Microsoft-introduces-Surface-Pro-tablet-at-ultrabook-price.html
Badges? Oh Yes, 'Limited Edition Fully-Fledged Status into the UK Congress Community' Badges, you should have been more specific:
Email us if you'd like one made! (theukcongress@gmail.com)
Now aren't we Fancy?
New Website Design,
TheUKCongress Ep.3 due to be released tomorrow...
at least our relationship with you is real (a little hint for what's coming up tomorrow..., if you're American, you'll most probably know about this.)
http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/us-news-blog/2013/jan/24/manti-teo-girlfriend-hoax
Anyway... what's new you ask (Dora the Explorer style)?
Well let me show you, on the right you'll see a STATIC subscribe button so people can finally find it. You'll also find a poll each week for the TUKC Awards winners, (sorry that's late by the way)
and Finally, we have a lovely design 'Powered By Blogger' so that's nice.
That's it, we'll most probably record today and edit it up so that it sounds all delicious in your ears... wait, what? I'm sure that's a compliment.
Thanks.
TheUKCongress Ep.3 due to be released tomorrow...
at least our relationship with you is real (a little hint for what's coming up tomorrow..., if you're American, you'll most probably know about this.)
http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/us-news-blog/2013/jan/24/manti-teo-girlfriend-hoax
Anyway... what's new you ask (Dora the Explorer style)?
Well let me show you, on the right you'll see a STATIC subscribe button so people can finally find it. You'll also find a poll each week for the TUKC Awards winners, (sorry that's late by the way)
and Finally, we have a lovely design 'Powered By Blogger' so that's nice.
That's it, we'll most probably record today and edit it up so that it sounds all delicious in your ears... wait, what? I'm sure that's a compliment.
Thanks.
We like CC!
We provide this podcast because we enjoy it, and also because we want you to enjoy it.
So from today we have self-licensed the podcast under the Creative Commons.
If you would like more information, click the first link below to see what this means for us.
The UK Congress by Dwayne Thompson and Rowan Martin is licensed under a:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License.
Based on a work at theukcongress.blogspot.co.uk.
p.s: Don't worry, this doesn't change anything, we are still just as bad!
New episode at the same unpredictable time next week, who knows, we might even be early...
TUKC Episode 2
TUKC Episode 2 - The Public Mediocrity
Listen Here
This week we discuss the problems with music, amongst other things...
Listen Here
This week we discuss the problems with music, amongst other things...
Episode 2 is here!!!
We also decided to fix the logo, (not that you noticed it was broken).
Stay Tuned!
Episode 2 is coming soon with all new microphones, finally! And we'll actually dumb down on the terrible jingles this time, (thanks to the listener who recommended we use them less).
So make sure you've subscribed (check the 'social media' page on the bar above or hover over the little side bar to the right of the screen for the little 'rss' icon) to keep up with our releases.
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