Author Topic: THE MZPtv OFFICIAL PODCAST THREAD (New Year Special UPLOADED!) (Read 10186 times)

Latham · « **on:** May 21, 2010, 05:36:31 AM »

Adam Scott chairs the first MZP Round Table Podcast with guests Pete. D. Gaskell, Matt Latham, Chris Wilson and Trix - to discuss Pilots and What Makes Them Work.

Adam Scott chairs the second Round Table with guests Tony Black, Trix and Lee. A. Chrimes - to discuss the History of MZP and the Perils of Setting Up Your Own Network.

Adam Scott chairs the third Round Table with guests Pete. D. Gaskell, Tegan Blair and Dan Loach - to discuss how to Break Into MZP.

Adam Scott chairs the fourth Round Table with guests Trix, Matt Latham and Mike Jay - to discuss the Art of the Review.

Adam Scott chairs the fifth Round Table with guests Tony Black, Matt Latham and Lee. A. Chrimes - to discuss Completing a VS.

Pete. D. Gaskell chairs a Special Round Table concerning PILOT SEASON 4 (September 2010) with guests Adam Scott, Matt Latham, Tony Black and Lee. A. Chrimes.

A Little Bit of Extra in Your Stocking

Adam Scott chairs a comedy Christmas VS Special panel show featuring guests Pete. D. Gaskell, Tony Black, Matt Latham and Lee. A. Chrimes.

Adam Scott chairs a Special REVIEW OF 2010 Round Table featuring guests Pete. D. Gaskell, Tony Black, Trix and Lee. A. Chrimes.

Angelo Shrine · « **Reply #1 on:** May 21, 2010, 05:57:16 AM »

I hope it's the start of something. Could be fun!

Tony O'Black · « **Reply #2 on:** May 21, 2010, 07:18:58 AM »

Me and Scotty have been doing this kind of thing for DSR, Schism & Walker for YEARS.

Long as plenty of people chip in, this is a sure fire winner.

Pete D. Gaskell · « **Reply #3 on:** May 21, 2010, 07:39:33 AM »

Yes, I, for one, feel this has incredible potential - we can literally discuss ANY hot topic of the moment, and anyone is welcome to put their name forward to join our panel in the future! (Just shoot me a PM.)

Until the podcast officially airs, feel free to ponder which bit of Chris you'll be able to hear, and exactly how controlling the hypnotic dulcet tones of Mr Adam Scott really are...

Raul Bloodworth · « **Reply #4 on:** May 21, 2010, 07:41:11 AM »

So how would this work, exactly? My interest is piqued.

Pete D. Gaskell · « **Reply #5 on:** May 21, 2010, 07:50:25 AM »

It's a simple enough format. We use Skype to have a mass conference call - Adam plays host, I play irritating guest #1, and then we can have up to about three other guests for each podcast.

We use topics that have been fairly popular over the last few days to use as jumping-off points for discussions, and then we riff away. Cue enlightening and entertaining debate. And, in the case of me and Matt, innuendo followed by punches to the back of the head.

It should all become much clearer when the edited pilot airs!

Raul Bloodworth · « **Reply #6 on:** May 21, 2010, 07:51:42 AM »

Ah, interesting. A reason for me to get Skype, then!

Pete D. Gaskell · « **Reply #7 on:** May 21, 2010, 07:53:59 AM »

Very much so!

Tom East · « **Reply #8 on:** May 21, 2010, 12:41:03 PM »

I'd happily listen and take part if anyone wanted me.

Adam · « **Reply #9 on:** May 21, 2010, 04:27:05 PM »

What we'd like to do is have regular members, a la Have I Got News for You or QI, and then rotate special guests in and out as we go. So if we figure that the panel's going to be me, Matt, Pete and Trix (all of whom have said they'd love to do this) then every episode could have one or two other people rotating in and out. One idea I've been pondering is for us to actually interview some of the staff members if that would work.

Tony O'Black · « **Reply #10 on:** May 21, 2010, 04:43:34 PM »

Makes sense to have Adam as Stephen Fry, Pete as Alan Davies, Matt as the other captain - and then rotate maybe two positions per podcast.

Adam · « **Reply #11 on:** May 21, 2010, 04:46:21 PM »

Except that would involve giving Trix the boot and I'd rather not do that. It's nice to have a girl on the team, it stops Pete from being as filthy as normal. Believe it or not, he toned it down last night.

Tony O'Black · « **Reply #12 on:** May 21, 2010, 04:48:46 PM »

Maybe one of the lads takes it in turn then, depending on who's up for this - I think have two guests per week would make it even better.

Pete D. Gaskell · « **Reply #13 on:** May 21, 2010, 04:50:14 PM »

Wait wait wait.

Firstly, Tony called Latham "Matt" for what I believe may be the first time EVER.

Secondly, yes, I'm up for having a female member on board each time. And I'm glad you noticed I toned myself down a bit. It's a courtesy I extend to the ladies. Well, one of the things I extend to the ladies.

Apologies.

And thirdly, I can't see why having six people would be a problem - Adam's a damn good host, he will make sure everyone gets opportunity to say their piece.

Tony O'Black · « **Reply #14 on:** May 21, 2010, 04:53:42 PM »

You don't want TOO many though - sometimes it's hard enough to prevent words being lost/interruptions with three people, let alone double. You're pushing it with four, really.

I think the only serious mainstays should be Adam (given he's recording it) and Pete (since it was his idea).

Adam · « **Reply #15 on:** May 21, 2010, 04:54:43 PM »

There is some merit in that - I think we were at maximum capacity at five, to be honest.

Trix · « **Reply #16 on:** May 21, 2010, 04:58:46 PM »

Yea I'd say we pulled off the not talking over each other rather well (see that proved wrong when we listen back) but I think trying to push too many people on the show is asking for trouble.

I've already said that I'd happily sit out whenever there are other members willing to jump on board with this.

It is nice having a female member but maybe some of the other female members would be willing to have a go and I really don't think having an all guy show is a bad thing.

Just as long as we get a nice rotation as there are plenty of people I'd love to hear from especially on the interviewing idea.

Latham · « **Reply #17 on:** May 21, 2010, 05:01:37 PM »

I don't see myself actually taking part in all of them. I'm going to be involved in the planning/overseeing but if we can spice up the variety then I'll be glad to take a back seat or several.

Pete D. Gaskell · « **Reply #18 on:** May 21, 2010, 05:03:41 PM »

Hmmm...

Let's have a think. Adam has to remain as host. If you want me to stay, I'm prepared to do it each and every time (as long as I'm available). I believe if we have five people, then a ratio of 4:1 male-female is probably accurate to the number of members on the board, really. At least, active ones. Which means that we have two male guest spots rotating and one female. We don't have to have new people each time, but I'd like to see at least one new face.

Would everyone be OK with that?

Adam · « **Reply #19 on:** May 21, 2010, 05:05:03 PM »

Let's park this discussion up until we've seen what the reaction is to the first one. If everyone thinks it's a steaming pile of horse manure then we've lost nothing.

Tony O'Black · « **Reply #20 on:** May 21, 2010, 05:05:57 PM »

I vote four.

Adam, Pete, two rotating guests. Having done podcasts with you two before, we often interrupt/talk over each other accidentally and four would be just manageable - plus this makes it more varied in terms of people involved.

Latham · « **Reply #21 on:** May 21, 2010, 05:06:43 PM »

Or if people loved it but hated Pete then we've lost nothing else either. We can easily boot him in the back of the head and move me in permanently. *cough*

Pete D. Gaskell · « **Reply #22 on:** May 21, 2010, 05:13:14 PM »

I thought I didn't make THAT MANY jokes about you, last night, mate...

Connor MacGregor · « **Reply #23 on:** May 21, 2010, 10:28:23 PM »

i`m gonna be taking a radio course in September in college. Will that help

Raul Bloodworth · « **Reply #24 on:** May 22, 2010, 03:37:52 AM »

If it wasn't for this infernal time difference, I'd be glad to join in occasionally.