Springer, you need to call the "New AT&T" pronto and secure 1-800-CALL-ATS for your radio phone-ins!
You know, you could also take advantage of free VOIP software like TeamSpeak, etc. to support live two-way communication between the show and ATS
members. I believe nowadays, you can even embed a TeamSpeak client into a webpage. Would be a nice way to support live communication to the show via
the ATS page, without having to pay AT&T for a 800 number. That reduces cost, outside reliance, and squeezes a little ROI from your existing
infrastructure.
TeamSpeak is just one example - there are a handful of other things just like it out there that are also free. The technology involved really isn't
that difficult to develop either, so the custom route is also available. And you know the old IT phrase, "Bandwidth is Money"? Luckily this kind
of VOIP audio stream (regardless of the platform) doesn't need fat pipes to flow through. You can do it around 5-10kbps and still sound great.
I'm sure you guys have already thought down this direction; you three are always so thorough and on point with your projects. I just thought I would
mention it to get your reaction and see what you guys may have already come up with.
Originally posted by toraylin
34 days eh wow thats alot of preparation.

I believe Springer was just exaggerating how hard they have been working on this. It's kinda like saying, "I've been working 8 days a week on
this!" I'm pretty sure he didn't mean that it will be up and running in exactly 34 days.

Cant wait to see what they are doing specially with the paris hilton part???..??? I don't know if thats going to be part of it or not,but it
sounds interesting.

Yeah I was confused by that as well. Paris Hilton certainly isn't a Conspiracy & Alternative topic. Probably just another colorful phrase not
intended to be literal.

2 shows a week? I wonder how long each show will be...

The shows are going to be 2 hours long, from what I have read.

...and if there is some coverage on the site does this mean no more two out of three and skeptic overviews? I'm sure that will leviate some
pressure from you guys.!

No doubt, our amigos are busy guys! But you know them - they love to be involved and have their own voice - I'm sure we haven't heard the last of
their podcasts and special forums, etc. Sure, their podcasts, etc., may become less frequent, but we are bound to be hearing even more from the ATS
Trio via ATSMIX.
ATSMIX is likely to become the lifeblood of the site; the vein through which everyone keeps up-to-date, and the voicing platform for Staff and Members
alike.
[edit on 6/21/2007 by damajikninja]