EditorAndrew Posted December 27, 2016 #1 Share Posted December 27, 2016 (edited) Hello Cruise Critic Community: We have concluded our trial and the poll has now been closed. Thank you all for your encouragement, critiques and suggestions. Special thanks to everyone who took the time to listen during our trial run!:D The Cruise Critic Podcast is now on iTunes as well as other popular podcatchers and directories. Google Play Stitcher SoundCloud ShoutEngine FMPlayer Blubrry PocketCast If you enjoyed the content please subscribe and rate us. Please feel free to continue to post your comments, feedback, suggestions and requests in this thread. Thanks again. Andrew Edited January 26, 2017 by LauraS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liddia Posted December 27, 2016 #2 Share Posted December 27, 2016 I listen to a couple of cruise podcasts now and would love more! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zooguy Posted December 27, 2016 #3 Share Posted December 27, 2016 What is a podcast? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EditorAndrew Posted December 27, 2016 Author #4 Share Posted December 27, 2016 What is a podcast? Sent from my iPad using Forums Podcasts are like internet radio shows. You can listen to them on your computer, smartphone, tablet, iPod or MP3 player. The links in the opening post point the the show that Cruise Critic is experimenting with. Apologies for not clarifying earlier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blondilu Posted December 27, 2016 #5 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Thanks Andrew, for explaining what a podcast is, I have wondered in the past. But, the bottom line is, no I probably wouldn't listen to a podcast. I find I retain info better when I read it and can refer back to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swiggins1985 Posted December 27, 2016 #6 Share Posted December 27, 2016 I love it! I used to never use Cruise Critic but it's my go-to site for cruising resources. I've only listened to part of the Drinks Package 101 podcast but definitely looking forward to listening to the rest! Sheri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EditorAndrew Posted December 27, 2016 Author #7 Share Posted December 27, 2016 I listen to a couple of cruise podcasts now and would love more! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Thanks for the support. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EditorAndrew Posted December 27, 2016 Author #8 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Thanks Andrew, for explaining what a podcast is, I have wondered in the past. But, the bottom line is, no I probably wouldn't listen to a podcast. I find I retain info better when I read it and can refer back to it. Thanks for the feedback. These early episodes are very instructional the hope is that we can generate more fun content as well if there is an interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EditorAndrew Posted December 27, 2016 Author #9 Share Posted December 27, 2016 I love it! I used to never use Cruise Critic but it's my go-to site for cruising resources. I've only listened to part of the Drinks Package 101 podcast but definitely looking forward to listening to the rest! Sheri Thank you for the support. :) Hope you enjoy it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euro cruiser Posted December 27, 2016 #10 Share Posted December 27, 2016 I prefer message boards because you get different perspectives, rather than a podcast (or other produced media) that is by nature inflexible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liddia Posted December 27, 2016 #11 Share Posted December 27, 2016 I've been trying to listen to the test episodes but can't get them to play :( Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted December 27, 2016 #12 Share Posted December 27, 2016 What is a podcast? Sent from my iPad using Forums Thank you. While I have heard the term I have not a clue what it is thus, I am not interested. I am among the fewthat live and exist without a smart phone glued to my hand morning, noon and night. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSLeesburg Posted December 28, 2016 #13 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Can't you also download podcasts? If so, having a series on commonly visited ports would be great. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Scrapnana Posted December 28, 2016 #14 Share Posted December 28, 2016 I think the podcasts are a great way for people to learn more about a topic that interests them. I always turn to Cruise Critic first when I am looking for information about a future cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted December 28, 2016 #15 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Sounds like a great idea Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EditorAndrew Posted December 28, 2016 Author #16 Share Posted December 28, 2016 I've been trying to listen to the test episodes but can't get them to play :( Sent from my iPhone using Forums Sorry about that. Are you trying to listen to them on your iPhone? Try this link: https://soundcloud.com/cruisecritic/sets/cruise-critic-podcast/s-OCF2S You shouldn't need the Soundcloud app for these to work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EditorAndrew Posted December 28, 2016 Author #17 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Can't you also download podcasts? If so, having a series on commonly visited ports would be great. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Thanks for the suggestion. That's something I hope we can explore down the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EditorAndrew Posted December 28, 2016 Author #18 Share Posted December 28, 2016 (edited) Both my husband, myself and our grown children enjoy listening to podcasts in our cars. I listened to the buffet portion. It was well done but thought you could have stated which lines this is common on. We travel on Windstar and the buffet at lunch is nothing like described in the podcast. I would listen to podcasts telling about other upscale cruise lines but I guess there are fewer people interested in these than the mass market lines. Thanks for the suggestion. If we get enough requests or/and call ins we could do a spot on luxury ships. Edited December 28, 2016 by EditorAndrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EditorAndrew Posted December 28, 2016 Author #19 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Thank you. While I have heard the term I have not a clue what it is thus, I am not interested. I am among the fewthat live and exist without a smart phone glued to my hand morning, noon and night. :D I prefer message boards because you get different perspectives, rather than a podcast (or other produced media) that is by nature inflexible. No worries. Thanks for the feedback. :) We appreciate the forum enthusiasts. This new format is an attempt to reach people who may prefer to listen to content or want to hear about cruise while in their car. There are also people who are intimidated by the boards. Hoping some friendly voices can bring some lurkers out of hiding. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EditorAndrew Posted December 28, 2016 Author #20 Share Posted December 28, 2016 I think the podcasts are a great way for people to learn more about a topic that interests them. I always turn to Cruise Critic first when I am looking for information about a future cruise. Sounds like a great idea Sent from my iPad using Forums Thanks for the support :) Hope you enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liddia Posted December 28, 2016 #21 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Sorry about that. Are you trying to listen to them on your iPhone? Try this link: https://soundcloud.com/cruisecritic/sets/cruise-critic-podcast/s-OCF2S You shouldn't need the Soundcloud app for these to work Thanks for the link, but that didn't work either Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EditorAndrew Posted December 28, 2016 Author #22 Share Posted December 28, 2016 (edited) Thanks for the link, but that didn't work either Sent from my iPhone using Forums Thank you for pointing this out. Looks like the boards app is having trouble with the SoundCloud links. I'll update the opening post with alternative links to a different host. Edited December 28, 2016 by EditorAndrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EditorAndrew Posted December 28, 2016 Author #23 Share Posted December 28, 2016 (edited) Thanks for the link, but that didn't work either Sent from my iPhone using Forums At least one of these should work. Thank you for your patience. Drinks Packages - Link 1 - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzH74n2QEQk9aGs4ZHFqU2w5Zmc Link 2 - Edited December 28, 2016 by EditorAndrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liddia Posted December 28, 2016 #24 Share Posted December 28, 2016 I've listened to half of the vista vs harmony episode on my computer and I love it! I second what another poster said, having reviews of common ports with excursion suggestions would be great! Also a podcast on various cruising tipsters Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 29, 2016 #25 Share Posted December 29, 2016 (edited) Sounds interesting, I am about to cruise so will check it out next year.:D Edited December 29, 2016 by MicCanberra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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