Here's a topic we haven't covered in a while, and it might be a good time to revisit since we have some new folks here.

If you'd like a review of your show at your iTunes page, post a reply here.

If I haven't already posted a review for your show, I'll give it a listen and a friendly or positive review.

As a common courtesy, if there isn't anything positive to say about your show, I won't post it on iTunes.

In return, I hope you will consider doing the same with my show and the others who post here.

The last time we did this it generated some nice attention for many shows, and that's always a good thing.

Here's my iTunes link: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore...ast?id=76014707

Thanks in advance!

Good idea bringing this back up. It got me wondering what others thought of the phenomenal YATG, so I went to itunes to check 'em out. Then I realized that I never did anything for YATG.


Just did...and thanks again for your kind words from the past.


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I can't give reviews on iTunes, as I refuse give a credit card for an account that I never plan on spending money for. However, anybody at all who wants to give a review for my show is far more than welcome.

My pleasure.

This is a great topic that I am glad is resurrected. Please fell free to review Barely Podcasting (anyone who hasn't yet, and there are only 9 reviews, so that would mean a lot of you haven't.

Click here is my iTunes link

Thanks, and I will try and get as many of you as possible as well.

Just did.....done deal.

Yeah...I'll take some more reviews too, if anyone is interested.

Here are a few suggestions:
WONDERFUL WORLD OF DANNY IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PODCAST EVER! DANNY IS TRULY THE MOST POWERFUL MAN IN PODCASTING AND HE IS EXTREMELY WELL-ENDOWED!

Dont forget there is a review section not on the pickle pages. It is the first tab I think

Awesome idea.

Here's the iTunes store link for Fighting Back Podcast

I'll try to put up a few reviews over the next few days. I have to mow the grass this weekend, and usually listen to podcasts while I do that

I must have missed this one the last time around. I'm definitely interested. Even with my backlog following the baby's arrival, I should be able to fit in a couple of new shows to try out.

iTunes Link for Wicked Good Podcast
iTunes Link for Extra Points

werd...

links in my sig.

We did this last time and it helped get us some attention. So it does work. Thus, we'll do it again. I'll start checking out those shows I missed the first time round. Hope you all enjoy ours.

I just wrote 40 reviews at iTunes over the last couple of weeks. This was in conjunction with the giveaway that Dancing With Elephants was sponsoring (along with other podcasts). I did not mention the contest here because I did not want anyone else winning. There are only 15 minutes left to get your reviews written for the contest. So, maybe I can keep from losing to you guys.

Though I have reviewed many shows, none have been those of you mentioned above. I only reviewed shows that I listen to regularly.

But, that said, I would appreciate any reviews you would like to leave for me. I have no idea what my iTunes address is. But, you can search for Missionary Talks.

Thanks

(now you only have 10 minutes to write your reviews for the contest)

If anyone has ever listened to my podcast and would like to leave a review I would appreciate it since I only have 3. I recently celebrated my 2 year anniversary so I'm a little embarassed by the lack of reviews

My itunes link:

http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore...ast?id=73330080

Just left a review. Great podcast!

I'll be listening and commenting on others over time.

Just finished reviewing the following:

Fighting Back
Wicked Good
Extra Points
The Unharshed Mellow
My Marilyn

I'd reviewed the Electic Review the last time, but enjoyed giving your last show a listen. Nice job Stuart!

bg

Thanks Steve. The same back 'atcha!

Thanks -- you're probably my first, so I hope you were gentle

I'm about to send you an email about your podcast. Keep an eye out for it!

Just did a few:

Fighting Back
Barely Podcasting
Wonderful World of Danny


I'll get to some more later. I always like when we do this because you end up finding shows you never would have checked out before. It's like a little treasure hunt.

How long does it take for reviews to show up on iTunes? I still don't see any on my page there. I'm an iTunes newby. I rarely use it.

They just showed up. Thanks for the kind remarks, guys.

The only podcast I've had a chance to give a listen so far is "You be the Guest". I was going to listen to 2-3 while mowing the grass, but the fence guys were here building our backyard fence and they kept interrupting my listening. I'll leave more comments on iTunes when I've had a chance to listen. It's tough with you guys and gals who have 30 minute shows!

Sounds like a great idea. Here's my podiobook's iTunes listing:

THE VEINGEL

(http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=254108494)

Here's the promo in .mp3

Thanks!

~Jeremy James

Yes, I don't understand why everyone is doing reviews on iTunes while ignoring the review section on the Pickle. At the very least, they should paste their iTunes reviews into the Pickle, especially if they are using the Pickle forums to discuss it.

The reason is the same reason that there have been similar threads for Frappr, and MySpace, and Yahoo (back when we thought it mattered) and pretty much every other place on the internet where you can list your podcast: Additional exposure everywhere helps your podcast, and if the community on the Pickle can help each other outside the Pickle, then that helps all of us.

The reason that iTunes reviews are being emphasized is that, like it or not, iTunes and the iTunes music store are still the primary source of traffic for most podcasters, and reviews on iTunes help your exposure there. A good rating on iTunes based on a large number of reviews can get the attention of the iTunes staff, which can lead to being featured on the front page, which can lead to a lot of traffic. So it's worth discussing here and trying to help each other out.

We can add these reviews to the Pickle as well, but, to be honest, positive reviews don't have the material effect here that they do on iTunes. If there was some incentive for me to help out a fellow podcaster by writing a review like there is for making them a favorite, then maybe I would do it. But really, to be honest, I'd only leave a 10/10 or I wouldn't leave anything at all, especially here where my name is going to be attached to it, because I wouldn't want to offend anyone, and I'm sure there are a lot of people who would say the same, so I don't know how valuable those reviews would be. Here, I really only look at how many people have listed a show as their favorite; that's more valuable to me than any review, really. I can't remember the last time I've looked at reviews here, because they're not as important to me as some of the other data on the site.

I've gotten annoyed when people start up new podcast directories and try to suck in people from the Pickle forums, but this isn't that. You can't ignore iTunes no matter how much better the Pickle may be. And if you're not going to ignore it, you may as well game the system as best you can to try to help out the good indie podcasts (which can then pimp the Pickle, BTW) rather than the reconstituted corporate crap that dominates the front page of iTunes.

Just reviewed:

Barely Podcasting
Eclectic Review

...more to come later.

I am so glad to see this is back. Please consider KidsWifeWorkLife as you go reviewing.

I will make sure to download a few of each of the shows on the thread and give them a listen and reviews too.

My iTunes link is below.

Thanks,

Mike

http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore...st?id=153538889

Just reviewed:

kidswifeworklife
Extra Points
Tvindy Time


That's all for today. Until next time...

Hey, thanks.

That was quick! Thanks!


Mike

Oh, I forgot. Last night I did:

kidswifeworklife

I did one other, but sadly I can't remember now which one.

Just finished reviewing:

Kidswifeworklife
The Veingel
Planet Retcon

Great thread, I never remember to ask people to leave reviews on pickle OR itunes.

If anyone would like to review the "SL Under the Radar" podcast, about Second Life by my SL self, Radar Masukami, it would be greatly appreciated.

In turn I will listen to and review as many of yours as I can. First I have a fence I need to replace some posts on.

http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore...st?id=252610261

Reviewed:

SL Under The Radar

What a novel idea. I would appreciate reviews of the Vomitus Prime Show at vomitusprime.com.

I'm biased, but I think we have a superior and articulate though at times explicit comedic product. To date we have a very small grassroots following.

I'm trying to change that, and I'll listen to your show to return the favor.

vomitusprime@gmail.com

Nooooooooooooo. The hell you say!

OK I just posted reviews for

Fighting Back
The Eclectic Review
Barely Podcasting
Wicked Good Podcast

I have a bunch of others in the que. It might take awhile because I feel like I need to actually listen to at least one episode before I can honestly write a review.


Thanks,

Mike

Mike, and everyone else:

Yes, absolutely do not review my podcast unless you listen to it, that's the philosophy I will be taking with everyone else's. If you don't want to listen to it, please don't but don't review it unless you do, and only say good things if that's how you really feel.

Honesty and integrity are what this should be about.

Cheers.

Yeah, I agree. I'd love podcast comments as well, but I do want to keep some integrity ( I think ) :-)

Honestly, though, with any review, you don't have to be a lifetime subscriber, but at least listen to an episode or a partial episode to give your thoughts (sorta like a game review, not all games are played all the way before a review is given.

When I've done them in genre's I'm not exactly into I usually listen to the beginning for 5 or 10 minutes, a bit in the middle, and the sign off. What's being talked about might not be in my realm of interest but I'm looking at the casters enthusiasm, structure, etc.

That being said, I would LOVE additional exposure on my own podcast and I promise to do the same for others. My video game podcast is known as the "TD Gaming Podcast" in iTunes or http://www.techdiversions.com/tdgamingpodcast

I'd love itunes comments for sure, only have 2 so far and we're heading up on Episode 19.

I'll scan through the thread, pickup the podcasters that need comments, give 'em a listen, and leave a comment that SHOWS I actually listened and didn't just leave "good."

Thanks,

Derrick

Thank you!

This is one of the times when it pays to do a short podcast

For some reason the last two reviews I've done have not gone through. And now when I write a review and try to send it, it just goes into a sending mode with nothing happening. Anybody else have problems?

OK here are the new reviews for tonight:

You are the guest
My Marilyn


I have more in the que..

Thanks,

Mike

Thanks Mike!

If anybody would like to show some lovin for Desperate Husbands I would REALLY appreciate it.

While you're at it surprise Dani with a review of Truth Seekers too!

Thanks!

-Charles

An honest review of Dismay would be nice.

not that anyone seems to care about the review section of the pickle, but the last 3 reviews are now displayed on the front page of the site.

Dude! Very clever! Excellent idea!

John

I care.

Yeah, I care *more* about reviews on the pickle, as I am capable of actually doing those. You don't require a credit card to log in.

P. Dilly -- What you folks do at the Pickle is always appreciated. I like the new feature.

Hey Stuart, you're not attempting to leave them as anonymous are you? I remember a few picklers did that the last time we did this, and those reviews have since been wiped. iTunes no longer accepts anonymous reviews. Hopefully that's not your problem.