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Friday Night Tracks

2013-04-30T13:47:30Z

98.117.174.89: grammar, updated some reference links and names

{{Infobox Podcast
| title = Friday Night Tech
| image = [[Image:Fridaynighttech.png|210px]]
| caption = Season 4 Feed Logo
| host = [[Paradox (Caleb)|Caleb]] and Sean
| url = http://fnt.xanacreations.com
| rss = (MP3) http://feeds2.feedburner.com/fridaynighttech?format=xml
| atom =
| status = Fridays
| began = August 2008
| ended = Ongoing
| genre = Music - Entertainment
| ratings = 4/5 Stars (iTunes)
}}

'''Friday Night Tech''' is a syndicated weekend music entertainment show, oriented toward [[furry]] and [[therian]] communities produced by the XANA Broadcasting Network (XBN) since summer 2008.

The show is hosted and produced by [[Paradox (Caleb)|Paradox]] (XBN Director/Producer), and [[Menokh]] (Primary Show Host).

The show was originally never directed at the [[furry fandom]]. Paradox, one of the main show hosts has been a furry since 2005, two years before Friday Night Tech started. Over time through social networking websites such as [[Facebook]]<ref>[http://facebook.com/fridaynighttech Facebook Fan Page]</ref>, and art websites such as [[FurAffinity]], the show has become largely powered by the fandom and has remained furry friendly. XBN also hosts the radio show [[FurCast]] in the same studio, a talk show conceived shortly after Friday Night Tech's first broadcast, which orients itself specifically around the [[furry fandom]].

The title ''Friday Night Tech'' was originally created for the interests of talking about the latest technology stories around internet communities. Now the show continues to broadcast, however it orients itself more around providing music entertainment.

==Broadcast==
The show broadcasts primarily using their own propitiatory video streaming network, recently adding support high definition, mobile devices and other useragents such as VLC Media Player in addition to a basic flash player on the website. Previously, third party streaming networks were used, such as Justin.tv and Livestream. These third party channels still exist as a backup should the main backend go down.

The show also broadcasts a [http://shoutcast.com/ SHOUTcast] MP3 feed.<ref>[http://fnt.xanacreations.com/mp3 FNT SHOUTcast MP3 page]</ref> [http://fnt.xanacreations.com/mp3 HERE]
Most listeners due to finding links through social network marketing, end up landing directly on the Live Video page, keeping most listeners at that page. The show hosts constantly refer to the availability of the MP3 feed due to many fans having bandwidth problems & limitations therefore being unable to see the video feed properly.

The show has used several different Content Delivery Networks to store the video archives. Links are available on the [http://fnt.xanacreations.com/archive show's archive] for viewers to access them.

==Podcast==
Friday Night Tech records the allocated 3 hour show, as a later downloadable (MP3) podcast. The podcast itself is accessible through RSS feed links on the [http://fnt.xanacreations.com/ website], and in the iTunes Podcast Store, [http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=326115702 HERE]. The show also features a [http://fnt.xanacreations.com/subscribe ways to subscribe] page which purely focuses on different ways to stay updated with the show.

==Show==
Friday Night Tech has adapted over time, to both new upgrades to the studio, and a change in viewer interests. It remains mindless, lacking in political correctness, unscripted and is produced entirely manual in real time (vs. a pre-set playlist).
The show hosts take breaks between groups of songs to banter, elaborate on the current music and interact with the IRC Chatroom.

As Friday Night Tech continues to grow, statements have been made that FNT has become syndicated to several other furry broadcasting networks, including but not limited to: [[Paws-Up Radio]], and [[FurFusion Radio]].

Despite being an almost completely furry oriented show, it remains on it's original IRC network for the chat room, [http://techtoknow.net TechToKnow IRC]. The hosts show no interest in moving to a more appropriate IRC Network such as [[FurNet (IRC)]], since the current network plays a large role in services for the show, including IT support, through friends and partners on the network.<ref>[http://fnt.xanacreations.com/chat Show website IRC page] irc.techtoknow.net #fnt</ref>

==Music==
Many genres play a massive part in the show's broadcast. Both hosts agree and disagree on their favorites. This conflict ends up making the show have a large, and well developed assortment of genres that shift constantly. [[Paradox (Caleb)|Paradox]] voices a constant refusal to play Trance and hardcore electronic music specifically. He always seems to be finding genres such as Drum and Bass, Electro House, Electro, Progressive House, Breaks, and traditional Electro, with some specialty tracks leaking into even more unique genres such as Electro Swing and increasingly more common, Glitch Hop. [[Menokh]] always seems to bring an underground assortment to the mix, including one of his favorite EDM genres, industrial. Both hosts will range from minimal dynamic range hit tracks from Beatport, to calm meditation music and experimental electronica genres.

==External Links==
* [http://fnt.xanacreations.com/ Main Show Website]
* [http://fnt.xanacreations.com/archive Podcast Archive]
* [http://facebook.com/fridaynighttech Facebook Fan Page]

==References==
<references/>

{{Template:Podcasts}}
[[Category:Podcasts]]
[[Category:Radio]]

FurCast

2013-04-30T13:33:49Z

98.117.174.89: /* History */

{{wikify}}
{{Infobox Podcast
| title = FurCast
| image = [[Image:furcastlogo.png|210px]]
| caption = FurCast Feed Logo
| host = [[Paradox (Caleb)|Paradox]], [[Mattox]] and [[Fayroe]]
| url = http://furcast.xanacreations.com -> http://furcast.fm/
| rss = (MP3) http://furcast.fm/feed
| atom =
| status = Weekly
| began = July 2010
| ended = Ongoing
| genre = Talk - Culture - Psychology - Spirituality
| ratings = iTunes: 5/5 Stars
}}

'''FurCast''' is a syndicated comedy weekend talk show oriented toward [[furry]] and [[therian]] communities produced by the XANA Broadcasting Network (XBN) since summer 2010.

The show is hosted and produced by [[Paradox (Caleb)|Paradox]] (XBN Director/Producer), [[Mattox]] (primary radio host) and [[Fayroe]] (FurCast Co-director).

It runs as live syndicated [[radio]] and as a free to download archived [[podcast]]. The show is noted to be mindless in style, lacking in political correctness, audience powered and humor centered. XBN also hosts the radio show [[Friday Night Tech]] in the same studio.

The title ''FurCast'' was originally conceived years before the show's production. Paradox and Mattox considered the show title for a few final months before finally deciding to produce. Now the show continues to broadcast and continues to gain respect from listeners in the [[Furry Fandom]].

==Broadcast==
The show broadcasts primarily using their own propitiatory video streaming network, recently adding support high definition, mobile devices and other useragents such as VLC Media Player in addition to a basic flash player on the website. Previously, third party streaming networks were used, such as Justin.tv and Livestream. These third party channels still exist as a backup should the main backend go down.

The show also broadcasts a [http://shoutcast.com/ SHOUTcast] MP3 feed.<ref>[http://furcast.fm/mp3 FurCast SHOUTcast MP3 page]</ref> [http://furcast.fm/mp3 HERE]
Most listeners due to finding links through social network marketing, end up landing directly on the Live Video page, keeping most listeners at that page. The show hosts constantly refer to the availability of the MP3 feed due to many fans having bandwidth problems & limitations, therefore being unable to see the video feed properly.

As FurCast continues to grow, various syndication networks have picked up the broadcast, including but not limited to: [[Paws-Up Radio]], and [[FurFusion Radio]].

Video recordings of each episode are available on YouTube, and are usually embedded directly into each episode's page on the archive.

==Podcast==
FurCast records the main broadcast programming, as a later downloadable (MP3) podcast. The podcast itself is accessible through RSS feed links on the [http://furcast.fm/ website], and in the iTunes Podcast Store, [http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=382000368 HERE]. The show also features a [http://furcast.xanacreations.com/subscribe ways to subscribe] page which purely focuses on different ways to stay updated with the show.

Despite many requests for the post show and call segments to be included in the podcast, the recordings remain a pure unedited copy of a limited section of the broadcast, usually including the usual segments and ending with last minute notes and shoutouts before the live audience is presented the remaining unrecorded segments.

==History==
FurCast has adapted over time, to both new upgrades to the show, and a change in viewer interests. It remains mindless, lacking in political correctness and unscripted.
The show remains partly viewer powered, through fan emails [mailto:furcast@furcast.fm (furcast-at-furcast.fm)], submitted content from an [http://reddit.com/r/FurCast official subreddit] and IRC chat room interaction. <ref>[http://furcast.fm/2013/04/introducing-the-furcast-subreddit/ Subreddit Announcement]</ref>

The show hosts over time have developed a well defined chemistry, bantering constantly with each other over random jokes on air, as well as with the viewers from topics that happen to spawn off of email questions and other random events. The hosts and fans also voice the hatred of poorly written emails, including ones that are missing grammar completely or simply emails that have a virtually unrelatable topic to the show. In the past, most emails received were read on air or replied to properly other than spam email or emails sent relating to other topics, such as contests or emails only being sent for file attachments. As of mid Season 2, emails became a much less fundamental part of the show's schedule, making only highly debatable and well written emails getting chosen. The email system still remains to be one of the best ways to get in contact with the show, and has the highest chance of influencing the broadcast other than the active IRC chat room.

Despite being an almost completely furry oriented show, it remains on it's original IRC network for the chat room, [http://techtoknow.net TechToKnow IRC]. The hosts show no interest in moving to a more appropriate IRC Network such as [[FurNet (IRC)]], since the current network plays a large role in services for the show, including IT support, through friends and partners on the network.<ref>[http://furcast.xanacreations.com/chat Show website IRC page] irc.techtoknow.net #furcast</ref>

===Segments===
FurCast announced shortly into Season 2, that a new "segmented show" would be presented. This continues to current day due to it's success, but has exceptions (mid-week shows and email only shows, both of which are usually pre-announced on the website itself and syndicated RSS feeds).

The schedule has undergone several revisions, up to it's current state, being a 2 hour (1/2 hour over time allowed) broadcast. If content is going well.

The segments are separated into 8 primary sectors, including two 10 minute breaks. No information is official, but as per standard with each episode, it is expected to have at least the following:

# (0:00-0:10) Intro/Banter
# (0:10-1:00) News and articles, if none, emails
# (1:00-1:10) BREAK
# (1:10-2:00) Interview, or emails if there is no Interview
# (2:00-2:10) BREAK
# (2:10-2:30) Shout-outs, and end, sometimes last minute emails included.
# (2:00-N/A) POST SHOW

==Music and Breaks==
Unlike [[Friday Night Tech]], FurCast is based primarily around talking. Despite keeping that genre, the show hosts take breaks after large groups of emails or large time periods of broadcasting. During this time, music is cued to fill the 10 minute break period. The music can span from viewer requests, to hit tracks from recent episodes of [[Friday Night Tech]]. IRC chat room interaction can also happen during this time due to the hosts being too busy during normal programming to respond to viewers in the chat room.

==References==
<references/>

==External links ==

* [http://furcast.fm/episodes FurCast's] podcast archive
* [http://www.reddit.com/r/FurCast FurCast] on Reddit
* [http://www.facebook.com/furcast FurCast] on [[Facebook]]
* [http://furcast.fm/app Furcast listening app] for [[W:iOS|iOS 5]]

{{Template:Podcasts}}
[[Category:Podcasts]]
[[Category:Radio]]

FurCast

2013-04-30T13:26:40Z

98.117.174.89: grammar, sentence structure

{{wikify}}
{{Infobox Podcast
| title = FurCast
| image = [[Image:furcastlogo.png|210px]]
| caption = FurCast Feed Logo
| host = [[Paradox (Caleb)|Paradox]], [[Mattox]] and [[Fayroe]]
| url = http://furcast.xanacreations.com -> http://furcast.fm/
| rss = (MP3) http://furcast.fm/feed
| atom =
| status = Weekly
| began = July 2010
| ended = Ongoing
| genre = Talk - Culture - Psychology - Spirituality
| ratings = iTunes: 5/5 Stars
}}

'''FurCast''' is a syndicated comedy weekend talk show oriented toward [[furry]] and [[therian]] communities produced by the XANA Broadcasting Network (XBN) since summer 2010.

The show is hosted and produced by [[Paradox (Caleb)|Paradox]] (XBN Director/Producer), [[Mattox]] (primary radio host) and [[Fayroe]] (FurCast Co-director).

It runs as live syndicated [[radio]] and as a free to download archived [[podcast]]. The show is noted to be mindless in style, lacking in political correctness, audience powered and humor centered. XBN also hosts the radio show [[Friday Night Tech]] in the same studio.

The title ''FurCast'' was originally conceived years before the show's production. Paradox and Mattox considered the show title for a few final months before finally deciding to produce. Now the show continues to broadcast and continues to gain respect from listeners in the [[Furry Fandom]].

==Broadcast==
The show broadcasts primarily using their own propitiatory video streaming network, recently adding support high definition, mobile devices and other useragents such as VLC Media Player in addition to a basic flash player on the website. Previously, third party streaming networks were used, such as Justin.tv and Livestream. These third party channels still exist as a backup should the main backend go down.

The show also broadcasts a [http://shoutcast.com/ SHOUTcast] MP3 feed.<ref>[http://furcast.fm/mp3 FurCast SHOUTcast MP3 page]</ref> [http://furcast.fm/mp3 HERE]
Most listeners due to finding links through social network marketing, end up landing directly on the Live Video page, keeping most listeners at that page. The show hosts constantly refer to the availability of the MP3 feed due to many fans having bandwidth problems & limitations, therefore being unable to see the video feed properly.

As FurCast continues to grow, various syndication networks have picked up the broadcast, including but not limited to: [[Paws-Up Radio]], and [[FurFusion Radio]].

Video recordings of each episode are available on YouTube, and are usually embedded directly into each episode's page on the archive.

==Podcast==
FurCast records the main broadcast programming, as a later downloadable (MP3) podcast. The podcast itself is accessible through RSS feed links on the [http://furcast.fm/ website], and in the iTunes Podcast Store, [http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=382000368 HERE]. The show also features a [http://furcast.xanacreations.com/subscribe ways to subscribe] page which purely focuses on different ways to stay updated with the show.

Despite many requests for the post show and call segments to be included in the podcast, the recordings remain a pure unedited copy of a limited section of the broadcast, usually including the usual segments and ending with last minute notes and shoutouts before the live audience is presented the remaining unrecorded segments.

==History==
FurCast has adapted over time, to both new upgrades to the show, and a change in viewer interests. It remains mindless, lacking in political correctness and unscripted.
The show remains partly viewer powered, through fan emails [mailto:furcast@furcast.fm (furcast-at-furcast.fm)], submitted content from an [http://reddit.com/r/FurCast official subreddit] and IRC chat room interaction.

The show hosts over time have developed a well defined chemistry, bantering constantly with each other over random jokes on air, as well as with the viewers from topics that happen to spawn off of email questions and other random events. The hosts and fans also voice the hatred of poorly written emails, including ones that are missing grammar completely or simply emails that have a virtually unrelatable topic to the show. In the past, most emails received were read on air or replied to properly other than spam email or emails sent relating to other topics, such as contests or emails only being sent for file attachments. As of mid Season 2, emails became a much less fundamental part of the show's schedule, making only highly debatable and well written emails getting chosen. The email system still remains to be one of the best ways to get in contact with the show, and has the highest chance of influencing the broadcast other than the active IRC chat room.

Despite being an almost completely furry oriented show, it remains on it's original IRC network for the chat room, [http://techtoknow.net TechToKnow IRC]. The hosts show no interest in moving to a more appropriate IRC Network such as [[FurNet (IRC)]], since the current network plays a large role in services for the show, including IT support, through friends and partners on the network.<ref>[http://furcast.xanacreations.com/chat Show website IRC page] irc.techtoknow.net #furcast</ref>

===Segments===
FurCast announced shortly into Season 2, that a new "segmented show" would be presented. This continues to current day due to it's success, but has exceptions (mid-week shows and email only shows, both of which are usually pre-announced on the website itself and syndicated RSS feeds).

The schedule has undergone several revisions, up to it's current state, being a 2 hour (1/2 hour over time allowed) broadcast. If content is going well.

The segments are separated into 8 primary sectors, including two 10 minute breaks. No information is official, but as per standard with each episode, it is expected to have at least the following:

# (0:00-0:10) Intro/Banter
# (0:10-1:00) News and articles, if none, emails
# (1:00-1:10) BREAK
# (1:10-2:00) Interview, or emails if there is no Interview
# (2:00-2:10) BREAK
# (2:10-2:30) Shout-outs, and end, sometimes last minute emails included.
# (2:00-N/A) POST SHOW

==Music and Breaks==
Unlike [[Friday Night Tech]], FurCast is based primarily around talking. Despite keeping that genre, the show hosts take breaks after large groups of emails or large time periods of broadcasting. During this time, music is cued to fill the 10 minute break period. The music can span from viewer requests, to hit tracks from recent episodes of [[Friday Night Tech]]. IRC chat room interaction can also happen during this time due to the hosts being too busy during normal programming to respond to viewers in the chat room.

==References==
<references/>

==External links ==

* [http://furcast.fm/episodes FurCast's] podcast archive
* [http://www.reddit.com/r/FurCast FurCast] on Reddit
* [http://www.facebook.com/furcast FurCast] on [[Facebook]]
* [http://furcast.fm/app Furcast listening app] for [[W:iOS|iOS 5]]

{{Template:Podcasts}}
[[Category:Podcasts]]
[[Category:Radio]]