Here at VFTQ I am well aware that even in this floundering economy, I am much better off then many people in the world.

I have time to be talking to YOU, for instance, instead of fighting for my life on the streets or in a hospital.

This is where Blog Action Day comes in. Today, the 15th of October, blogs all over the world aim to help put a stop to poverty. How can you help? If you have some spare change, donate it to the fund. If not, just blog about this event. Facebook, Bebo, Blogger, WordPress… I don’t care how you get the word out, just DO!

Thank the lords of Cobalt that you have the chance to be listening to me yabber on ever week, and help us reach our goal.

Tags: blog action day

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VFTQ 119 – WTFNEWPSP? is free for download at www.ViewFromTheQuad.com

Heya! In this episode of VFTQ which I recorded with a horrible migraine. So let it be grumpy.
We talk about Apple hosting Field Trips (WTF#1), Old VS New Media (again) some new PSP I have never heard of (WTF#2) and Apple Rumors. (not so WTF.)

Update
Apple released new Macbooks, Macbook Pros and a big ass cinema screen.

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Links

http://www.tuaw.com/2008/10/10/apple-stores-welcome-kids-via-field-trip/ – Apple Field Trips

http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/10/12/fighting-perceptions-against-new-media/ – Old media hates New Media

Tags: Apple, new media, psp

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VFTQ 118 – Podcamp, Work, Music is free to download at www.ViewFromTheQuad.com

Heya! Today on the show we talk a bit about Podcamp Ireland (I list the good and bad things), I go through why I’m really busy at the moment and then play some amazing George Hrab song and Galway Girl. Yes. THAT Galway girl.

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Music – Galway Girl (eeeeek!) More On This Album Download Galway Girl (mp3), Sweet Dreams redo by George Hrab. Visit him at www.GeologicPodcast.com

Links

http://www.Podcampireland.com – Podcamp Ireland

http://www.grannymar.com/blog/ – GrannyMar

http://teaandchat.com/ – Tea and Chat

http://vulturespi.com/Vultures.html – Vultures PI

Tags: podcamp

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VFTQ 117 can be downloaded for free at http://www.ViewFromTheQuad.com

Hey-lo, VFTQites! Today on the show, we meet an excited CEO, a granny who wrangles Liamas, a song that I’m gonna be singing for some auditions or others and a host of other characters!

In other news, this is a bit of a cop out episode. Hopefully school will calm down soon and these cop out episodes can end.

Don’t forget to meet me and a host of other A-List podcast celebs at Podcamp Ireland in Kilkenny on September the 27th. Check out the Links section for the website.

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Links

http://www.apple.com/support/usbadapter/exchangeprogram/ – stupid Apple screwing up a piece of plastic recall

http://teaandchat.com/ – Steven Kilbride of Tea and Chat.

http://www.podcampireland.com – Podcamp Ireland (free registration!)

http://www.jonathancoulton.com/ – Jonathon Coulton

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Tags: jonathon coulton, liama, podcamp

I’m heading down to Podcamp Ireland on Saturday 27th of September. It’s a free event in Kilkenny city, so you shouldn’t have too much trouble getting there. Shoot me an email if you are coming and we can chat! Cian@viewfromthequad.com

Tags: con, podcamp

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View From The Quad episode 116 can be downloaded for free at www.ViewFromTheQuad.com. If somebody wants you to pay (and isin’t me) just slap them in the face with a trout. Or something.

Hey there! In this episode of View From The Quad we talk about the new Apple iPod line and why it is “Meh”, we talk about the Church finally saying sorry for being wrong about evolution and lastly we talk over this TV season.

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Links

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1055597/Church-makes–8216-ludicrous-8217-apology-Charles-Darwin–126-years-death.html – Church says sorry to Darwin

http://www.stikked.com – Pastebin made by my good friend, Ben McRedmond.

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VFTQ 115 – HorseS#&t can be downloaded for free from www.ViewFromTheQuad.com. Accept NO substitutes!

Today on the show we get a visit from two VERY famous TV hosts and magicians who put together a little something for us, I talk about Cory Doctorow’s new book, Little Brother (that book changed me.) along with Adam Savage being told to shut up by the Credit card companies.

Also, we have all the little bits and pieces that make VFTQ so much fun to listen to.

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Links
http://craphound.com/littlebrother – Cory Doctorow’s Little Brother. Download it for free at this link, or just wait 6 days and it will shoot down this feed.

http://consumerist.com/5043831/mythbusters-gagged-credit-card-companies-kill-episode-exposing-rfid-security-flaws – Adam Savage gagged.

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Hey there! Due to a huge workload this week, I am replaying part of an old interview I did a while back with JC Hutchins. Listen to my horribly squeaky voice.

Cian.

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In this episode of the View from the Quad, I interview the genius behind 7th Son, J.C Hutchins. We talk about where the idea for his book came from, his rig (what he uses to record and edit) and J.C wanting to be put in old man makeup, and acting as an old man. Also on the cards is the First movie which he saw which made him want to write this sort of stuff, (original Star Wars, not the new one *shiver*) exploding listnership and exploding lorries. But that is not all! (In fact, that is just the first 20 min or so!) Listen to find out exactly how our (mindbending for me) conversation went! My fave qoute which makes me look like an idiot: “When I was trying to contact you cause things went a bit south, I managed to find your address and phone number. Has anybody ever contacted you about that?” “No.” “Ah… Ehmm…”

Visit JC at www.JChutchins.net

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View From The Quad #113 – Walk like an Olympian can be downloaded for free at www.ViewFromTheQuad.com

Hello and welcome to this fine episode of View From The Quad! Today on the show we cram as much content into our allotted time as we possibly can, covering diverse topics such as new iPod rumors, PC Guy’s secret long lost brother and how to become an Olympic contender. If you have the money. And the will to work out a lot, of course.

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Links

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http://gizmodo.com/5040318/10-gadgets-that-help-you-play-like-an-olympian – Things to make you feel like an olympic competitor. Or not…

http://totallylookslike.com/2008/08/21/john-hodgman-totally-looks-like-dr-bunsen-honeydew/ PC Guy’s secret alter ego?

http://gizmodo.com/5040823/kevin-rose-ipod-rumors-price-cut-new-itunes-80-features-and-tall-rounded-nano – Kevin Rose’s iPod predictions.

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Tags: ipod rumor, olympics

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View From The Quad episode 112 can be downloaded for FREE at www.ViewFromTheQuad.com

Hey there, and welcome to this episode of VFTQ! Today on the show, we talk about:

Sci-Fi show using SUBLIMINAL MESSAGING to persuade people to watch… WRESTLING! If you have any idea what is going on, send in your anon tips! 001-206-203-4610

Next, we talk about my NEW MACBOOK PROOOOOOOO! Teh W00tZ!

Now, Top 6 thoughts makes an appearance, and then I rant a bit on teenage pregnancy. Sort of.

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LINKS

http://www.sliceofscifi.com/2008/08/13/are-they-already-here/ – sci-fi using subliminal messaging

http://static.crooksandliars.com/2008/08/pregnancystatistic.jpg – teenage pregnancy drops off after the age 25

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Tags: Sci-Fi channel, wrestling