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Catholic Geek Podcast

Podcaster's Description: A fun Catholic/technology podcast that's anything but geeky (well, most of the time). Hosted by a tech-savvy teenager, this eclectic podcast covers faith, life, tech, and everything in between.

Podcaster: John Lamansky

Categories: General and Technology

Production Status:   Active (New episodes are being regularly produced for this podcast)

Episodes:

It's episode 21, and today's topics are: my "anti-regurgitation" gluten-free diet, birthday presents, my new cellphone, noise putty, and iTunes.

Date: March 24, 2007


(I recorded this episode on February 22, but am just now getting it out due to podcast hosting problems and general busy-ness.)

It’s been a while! In episode 20, I talk about Ash Wednesday, read a bunch of feedback (about iTunes, pop filters, Vista, and more), discuss my first experiences with Windows Vista and Mac OS X, play another podcast's promo for the first time, talk about an upcoming movie project, and mention our new Frappr map!

It's a new month, so please vote for the Catholic Geek Podcast at Podcast Alley!

Date: March 05, 2007


In episode 19 of the CGP, I discuss Windows Vista and Office 2007, I play my first audio feedback, and I talk about St. John Vianney, my confirmation saint.

Please remember to vote for the Catholic Geek Podcast at Podcast Alley and Digg Podcasts. Thanks to all of you who have already voted!

Date: February 03, 2007


In this episode, I talk about a mysterious Future Problem Solving Program DVD that I received in the mail, my new podcast recording schedule, my sci-fi story for this year’s FPSP scenario writing competition, the Optimist International essay contest, my internship with a Minnesota software company, more cool XAML stuff, the Disciples with Microphones website [...]

Date: January 25, 2007


No, I'm not talking about the music; I'm talking about a science fiction story I wrote when I was about 10 years old. In this edition of the Catholic Geek Podcast, I read my sci-fi story that placed first in the state of Iowa for the Junior division of the 2002 Future Problem Solving Program Scenario Writing Competition.

Date: January 18, 2007


In episode 16, I mention the new DwM Network ID, I relate why I wasn't able to podcast during my Christmas break, I talk about my experience and technical difficulties at the Iowa 2000 retreat (previously known as Youth 2000), I summarize the big announcements at the MacWorld and Consumer Electronics Show conferences (including the iPhone, Apple TV, Sync, and Windows Home Server), and I play a new version of the CGP promo.

Please remember to vote for the Catholic Geek Podcast at Podcast Alley and Digg Podcasts. Thanks to all of you who have already voted!

Date: January 11, 2007


In episode 15, I interview my youngest sibling about his success in beating his older brothers (myself included) in Monopoly; I discuss my internship at a Minnesota software company; I talk about the .NET Framework, XAML, and the Windows Presentation Foundation; I discuss the new Digg Podcasts website; I give updates on the Tech News Podcast and Disciples with Microphones website version 4 projects; and I install and open iTunes for the first time ever, live on the show, and give my first impressions.

Date: December 21, 2006


In this episode I talk about the Future Problem Solving Program, Libsyn hosting, podcast filename conventions, and one potential content source for future Catholic Geek podcasts. My mom also chimes in a couple of times during the show.

Date: November 07, 2006


In this episode, I "put to tape" the Uninvited Trick-or-Treaters story that I posted on my blog last Halloween. My siblings also tell a bit about what saints they dressed up as for trick-or-treating.

This podcast episode is part of the Disciples with Microphones All Saints Day and All Souls Day Carnivale.

Date: November 07, 2006


(Note: this was recorded October 26, 2006, and is just now being published today on November 6 due to issues with my podcast hosting account.)

In episode 12, I take another look at Office version 12, a.k.a Office 2007. Although I intended to do a tour of the whole suite, the many features and improvements of Word 2007 Beta 2 ended up taking a whole episode to cover. Take a listen and learn about the Ribbon, color schemes, style galleries, SmartArt, and more. Enjoy!

Date: November 06, 2006


(Note: this was recorded October 19, 2006, and is just now being published today on November 5 due to issues with my podcast hosting account.)

This time I reattempt a tour of Windows Live Writer that I had unsuccessfully tried to do in episode 4. I also get a little sidetracked and talk about the Windows Live Toolbar.

Date: November 05, 2006


(Note: this was recorded October 19, 2006, and is just now being published today on November 5 due to issues with my podcast hosting account.)

In episode number 10, I talk about the passing away of my grandpa; my experiences with the PSAT; Libsyn, Switchpod, and podcast hosting; and one of my younger siblings gives a speech titled How to Survive on Mars.

Date: November 05, 2006


In this episode, I play another excellent Youth 2000 talk. Today's talk is about the Eucharist and the Mass. Check it out!

Date: October 11, 2006


In episode number 8, I talk about one of my current projects: version 4 of the Disciples with Microphones website. Get the scoop on what's next for the DwM site: have a listen!

Date: October 09, 2006


In this episode, I play three more Youth 2000 talks. They cover everything from Divine Mercy to religious vocations to John Paul II. Give it a listen!

Date: October 07, 2006


Today I talk about drivers' ed, the importance of podcast content quality, the PSAT, Shakespearean literature, and a coming-soon technology podcast that I co-host.

Date: October 06, 2006


In today's episode, I play an awesome talk on the Sacrament of Reconciliation that I recorded at the Iowa Youth 2000 retreat held in January 2006. Check it out!

Date: October 01, 2006


Note: this episode was recorded on September 10, 2006, but I haven't gotten around to publishing it until tonight (September 23).

In this impromptu episode, I eat supper, try to install Windows Live Writer, and talk about what I'm doing this year for school. It's the longest Catholic Geek podcast yet!

Oh by the way, I remembered what those nuts are called: walnuts! My mind just went blank there for some reason.

Date: September 23, 2006


Yep, I'm still here!

In this episode: Pluto's demotion to dwarf planet status; podcasting disasters; the Eagle Eye camp in Illinois; IE7, Vista, and Windows Live Drive; and Salamander, my feedreader/podcatcher project. Oh yeah, and some cool new segment intro music.

Date: August 27, 2006


In episode 2: Castblaster problems, the many and varied definitions of the word "geek," the Vista beta that you can download after all, and the Eagle Eye camp.

Sorry about the loud music during the outro! Basically what I did was give email addresses:
General feedback - feedback [at] catholicgeek [dot] com
Audio feedback - audiofeedback [at] catholicgeek [dot] com

Please use them! :-)

Date: July 06, 2006


In the premiere episode we'll take a brief tour of Microsoft Word 2007 using Microsoft's new Office 2007 Beta 2 Test Drive website. New features, new interface, and the demise of Word's random text feature.

Date: July 03, 2006


Hello world!

This is the first test episode for the Catholic Geek Podcast. This is a very short 26-second test. If you have any feedback, especially concerning audio quality, please drop me a line using the comments functionality, or email me at john [at] catholicgeek [dot] com. Thanks!

Date: June 21, 2006


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