Morning Coffee Notes
Dave Winer and friends
It's even worse than it appears. From scripting.com, the original Morning Coffee Notes podcast, with Dave Winer. About this feed: https://mcn.archive.podnews.net/
A Cinch test
A short test of Cinch, a product from BlogTalkRadio.
May 30, 2011 • 0:00
WikiLeaks - a pivotal moment to reshape journalism
“A rare thing – a Dave Winer soliloquy – about the line between people who welcome WikiLeaks and those who fight it. And the distractions.” Dave’s thoughts on the ongoing WikiLeaks story and how it represents a “reformation of journalism”. He argues that there is a clear divide between those who are willing to use the leaked information and those who are not: Dave is firmly on the side of using the information. He criticizes the New York Times for not being more supportive of WikiLeaks and the F
Dec 31, 2010 • 0:00
Dave Winer on Twitter's new @anywhere identity system extension
“Dave Winer on Twitter’s new @anywhere identity system extension. What is @anywhere? Here’s my best guess…” @Anywhere was a new feature announced by Twitter that allows websites to integrate Twitter functionality, such as displaying user profiles and enabling commenting, without users having to leave the website. This is Twitter’s answer to similar features offered by Facebook, where users can use their Facebook login to interact on other websites. Dave suggests that @Anywhere appears to be part
Mar 16, 2010 • 0:00
Explaining fat pings in cloud pipe
Long polling is a technique used by Dave to receive real-time updates from websites that support RSS cloud or Pub/Sub/Hubbub protocols, despite being behind a firewall that prevents direct access. Instead of just getting the URL of the updated feed, he also receives the actual content of the updated item. This “fat ping” approach reduces the number of feed reads required on the server side, which is beneficial for sites with a lot of user-generated content.
Dec 27, 2009 • 0:00
Answers for Megan Taylor
“Megan had some questions about River2 which I answered in this brief podcast.”
Dec 5, 2009 • 0:00
Comparing Droid to iPhone, two interesting strategies
“Second podcast of the day, comparing Apple’s and Google’s strategies.” Dave discusses his experience with the new Android device, the Motorola Droid, and how it compares to the iPhone. He notes that the Droid provides a more seamless integration with the web experience, extending features like Google Maps and Gmail in ways the iPhone had not. Dave observes that this reflects the broader competition and convergence between the technology ecosystems of Google and Apple, which could have progresse
Nov 7, 2009 • 0:00
Quick first look review of DROID
“Quick review of Motorola DROID just bought this morning. Recorded on the speaker phone. Great quality! Also a bit of baseball philosophy for the Yankees and Phillies.” Dave is testing out the first Motorola Droid phone (an Android device released in Nov 2009) and is impressed with the call quality and connection compared to his previous experience with AT&T, which he describes as the “worst phone company in the world” due to frequent dropped calls and poor call quality. He likes the Droid’s fas
Nov 6, 2009 • 0:00
What happened to this week's Rebooting The News
“I screwed up and lost this week’s Rebooting The News podcast. This brief 3 minute solo cast explains what happens and expresses apologies to Jay and everyone for this screwup. Sorry!!”
May 17, 2009 • 0:00
Talking gadgets with Robert Scoble
“We started out talking about the Kindle, turned to gadgets, the iPhone, the MIT Tech Review slam of me and Clay Shirky, and on to opportunities for the Palm Pre to zig where Apple zags.”
May 6, 2009 • 0:00
Hypercamp - blogging as the backbone of news in the future?
“Sidebar to last Sunday’s Rebooting The News podcast with Jay Rosen, relating the blogger assignment desk idea to Hypercamp, which is a more comprehensive blueprint for how blogging becomes the backbone of news in the future. Also a response to Kevin Marks.” Dave discusses the Hypercamp idea, where there would be a permanent newsroom as an open resource for the blogging community, allowing bloggers to collaborate and cover news events together. He envisions this as a way to apply the principles
Apr 21, 2009 • 0:00
Bootstrapping for journalism
“Bootstrapping, a computer concept – also applies to journalism.” Dave discusses the concept of “bootstrapping” in the context of the evolution of technology and journalism. He recounts his personal experiences with the rise of personal computers, networking, and software development, and argues that the replacement for the current journalism system will emerge through a similar bootstrapping process - a gradual synthesis of various experiments and false starts, rather than a single “big bang” s
Apr 10, 2009 • 0:00
Interview with Chris Brogan
“Chris had a blog post this morning about 100 Twitters, and that started an online conversation that turned into this 1/2 hour podcast.” Dave Winer and Chris Brogan discuss the future of Twitter and the desire for more choice and control in the social media landscape. Winer expresses frustration with Twitter’s increasing centralization and celebrity focus, arguing that the platform should embrace more decentralization and customization to allow users to create their own “clubhouses” and experien
Apr 9, 2009 • 0:00
EC2 for poets
“Roadmap and vision for the EC2 for Poets howto: http://howto.opml.org/dave/ec2/ "
Mar 21, 2009 • 0:00
Is the Republican Party running against the press?
“Discussion of current events with Jay Rosen of NYU and Dave Winer.” Dave and Jay discuss their belief that the Republican party is running against the press, rather than the Democratic party or President Obama. They argue that the Republican strategy is to confuse and deceive the public, knowing that by the time the truth is uncovered, the election will be over. They suggest the press needs to be more aggressive in calling out lies and holding the Republican campaign accountable, rather than si
Sep 14, 2008 • 0:00
Coffee Notes ramble on why Crowd Sourcing doesn't work for what I do
“A verbal note in the ongoing discussion betw Jay Rosen and myself about crowd sourcing. See the posts on today’s Scripting News for more pointers and examples. http://bit.ly/43aoOc " Dave discusses his experience with asking his blog readers about how the foreclosure crisis was affecting them. He explains that this was not “crowdsourcing” - he did not view his readers as a “crowd”, but rather as individuals whose unique perspectives and experiences he wanted to hear. Dave contrasts this with a
Jul 14, 2008 • 0:00
Dave Winer on the Controversy with the AP
“What I learned about the controversy with the AP and some bloggers. I asked him to look at NewsJunk.com to see if it would be an infringement, he said no. This contradicts much of what people are saying on blogs. Please have a look.” Dave discusses the controversy between bloggers and the Associated Press (AP) over the use of AP content. Dave explains that the issue arose when a blogger named Rogers Cadenhead was republishing full AP articles on his website, which the AP saw as copyright infrin
Jun 18, 2008 • 0:00
An interview with George Lakoff
George Lakoff is an American linguist and philosopher.
Feb 25, 2008 • 0:00
A chat with Robert Scoble, and his son Patrick, after MacWorld 2008
Dave and Robert Scoble discuss their impressions of the Macworld conference, with Robert’s son Patrick sharing his views on the new Apple products (including the first look at the MacBook Air) and his interest in potentially working for Apple in the future. Patrick reveals that he skipped school to attend the conference.
Jan 15, 2008 • 0:00
The different ways people use Twitter
Dave discusses the different ways people use Twitter, noting that everyone has a different experience based on who they follow and who follows them. He explains that the “@” symbol is used to address a tweet to someone who doesn’t follow you, allowing you to have a conversation with them. Weiner also talks about the ratio of followers to people followed, with some users having a very high ratio of followers to those they follow. Dave suggests this could be an interesting way to rank people on Tw
Dec 31, 2007 • 0:00
Open identity systems: what will succeed?
Dave discusses the challenges of open identity systems, noting that while many systems allow the use of open IDs, few actually accept them. He suggests this is due to the incentives for system operators to control user identities and data, as this is how they generate value. OpenID and similar approaches are unlikely to gain widespread adoption, he says, as dominant tech companies like Google and Facebook have little incentive to support open standards that could reduce their control. Instead, h
Aug 18, 2007 • 0:00
Dave's thoughts on TwitterGram
Dave looks at TwitterGram, a small (200K) MP3 file, and ideas for how it might grow. (TwitterGram lasted intil March 2008, according to the Web Archive.)
Jun 28, 2007 • 0:00
Tom Rabin, Dave Winer, Mark Bernstein and Larry Smarter
A recording from a conference panel, chaired by the BBC’s Steve Evans. Tom Rabin is EVP of Red Hat; Mark Bernstein is president and center director of the Palo Alto Research Center; and Larry Smarter is California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology.
May 23, 2007 • 0:00
A panel discussion - designing the perfect podcast player
This was recorded at a conference in Las Vegas.
Apr 30, 2007 • 0:00
A Conversation with two Visionaries
A recording of a talk at The Public Media Conference in Boston, February 20-24, 2007. Entitled “A Conversation with two Visionaries”, the session was with Dave and Doc Searls.
Feb 21, 2007 • 0:00
Preparing for a conference in Boston
Dave is preparing for an upcoming conference in Boston, where he plans to share his perspective on the changes in media and communication over the past 20-30 years. He reflects on his experiences trying to have open discussions about these changes, including with the music industry, the 2004 election, and a failed attempt at a discussion in Nashville. Dave expresses hope that national public radio can facilitate the kind of open discourse needed to understand differences and find common ground,
Feb 7, 2007 • 0:00
FIrst Archos recording
Dave tests out a new Archos recorder.
Feb 3, 2007 • 0:00
Seattle burnout: RSS and OPML, and transparency in tech
“A Seattle burnout podcast after days of heavy programming on the OPML Weblog Editor. Turned out a lot longer than I planned. Yeowza.” Dave discusses his recent work on a blogging tool for the OPML editor, which he has just released to testers. He is excited about the progress, though there are still some bugs to work out. Dave plans to give a 3-hour presentation at an upcoming conference, covering topics like the evolution of RSS and how OPML differs from RSS as a younger “sibling” format. He e
Jun 23, 2005 • 0:00
OPML editor progress in a thunderstorm
“A hugely dramatic thunderstorm godcast, with an update on progress with the OPML editor, and a roadmap through next week and beyond. Only 11 minutes. Pretty cool!” Dave Winer was coding at his computer when a severe thunderstorm started outside, with large thunderbolts shaking the house. Despite the distractions, Dave continues working on releasing a new outliner tool, which a small initial test group of users had been trying out and providing feedback on. Dave explain that he is not aiming for
Jun 15, 2005 • 0:00
Openness and Interoperability: and the evolution of podcasting
“A Sunday Morning Coffee Notes about Jobsian reality distortion fields, AutoLink (again, sorry), Feedburner, progress report on my outliner, and when quality really matters.” Dave Winer discusses the upcoming Apple announcement, likely a transition to Intel processors, and how the tech industry tends to “manage” the buzz and speculation around such events. He also criticizes the practices of companies like Google and Feedburner, arguing they engage in “vendor lock-in” that harms users by making
Jun 5, 2005 • 0:00
Apple to move to Intel processors?
“Comments on News.Com story that Apple plans to dump IBM in favor of Intel.” Dave discusses a rumor that Apple plans to announce at the Worldwide Developer Conference on Monday that it is ending its partnership with IBM and switching its computers to use Intel microprocessors. Dave speculates that this would be a significant announcement for developers, as it would require them to adapt their applications. He suggests this move could allow Apple to more directly compete with Microsoft in the ope
Jun 3, 2005 • 0:00
John Palfrey and Jim Moore
“A very brief conversation with John Palfrey and Jim Moore.” They discuss how Palfrey and Moore are starting an investment fund for RSS-related ventures, as they believe RSS is the “next layer of the web” and a huge opportunity. They also discuss other podcasts coming out of the Berkman Center, particularly the one by Charlie Nesson, who is known for his “audio blogging” before many others.
May 30, 2005 • 0:00
A breakfast discussion with Betsy Devine
“A breakfast discussion with Betsy Devine, who enjoys being Mr Jennifer Lopez.” Dave and Betsy are having breakfast. They discuss a variety of topics, including Betsy’s husband Frank winning the Nobel Prize in Physics, the differences between American and European breakfast foods, the dynamics of physical attractiveness, and the state of modern politics and the media. They reflect on how relationships and perspectives change as one gets older, and the challenges of maintaining principles in larg
May 30, 2005 • 0:00
The challenge of the "flamers"
“Talking about my outliner, Windows, editing in the browser, how to do format and protocol work.” Dave discusses his work on an outliner software project that he has been procrastinating on for over a month. He is hesitant to release it because he is worried about users not liking it and giving him a lot of criticism. However, he believes that even if some users dislike the software, it will still make the world a better place overall by adding new ideas and functionality. The software will init
May 21, 2005 • 0:00
The trouble with NDAs
“About two conversation-starters, non-disclosures, what I can and can’t tell you. Advertising in RSS and turning the conversation around in drive-time Bay Area.” Dave reflects on the excitement and energy around new technologies like the web in the 1990s, and how that same sense of possibility exists with podcasting today. Winer also criticizes the model of public radio, arguing that it is not truly “public” as listeners have little ability to influence the content. He expresses satisfaction tha
May 17, 2005 • 0:00
For KYOU, the first podcast radio statation in San Francisco
“A Morning Coffee Notes for broadcast on KYOU in San Francisco. Notes about blogs and podcasts, the origins of podcasting, how it relates to professional reporting.” Dave’s thoughts on the differences between traditional journalism and blogging/podcasting. He discusses how bloggers and podcasters can provide a more personal and unfiltered perspective compared to mainstream media, which often tries to appear objective but ends up being narrow in its coverage and political leanings. Dave’s argues
May 15, 2005 • 0:00
What to do for KYOU?
“On today’s podcast I ponder the possibilities for tomorrow’s broadcast podcast for KYOU-AM in San Francisco.” Dave is preparing for a podcast broadcast on KYOU and is considering different options for the content. He reflects on the changing media landscape, with users becoming their own content creators, and how this will impact the political system in the future. He is open to becoming the “Dick Cavett of the podcasting world” and engaging in more interviews, but is waiting for Skype to impro
May 14, 2005 • 0:00
Chris Lydon's pilot show on PRI
“A brief response to Chris Lydon’s pilot for his Open Source radio program on Public Radio International.” Dave listened to the pilot episode of the new radio show “Open Source” hosted by Chris Lydon, and wanted to share his thoughts. Winer discusses how he prefers a more casual, rough style of podcasting rather than highly polished radio production. He argues that creativity and authenticity are more important than technical perfection, drawing an analogy to a child’s artwork. Winer encourages
May 13, 2005 • 0:00
A recording for a conference in Pisa, Italy
Podcast of my presentation at Pisa, Italy, “User communities and their tools.” Dave discusses the concept of the “unconference” that he developed for blogger conferences, where the focus was on discussion and tapping into the collective intelligence of the audience rather than traditional panels and speakers. He explains how the internet has enabled a shift away from centralized control of information and communication, allowing users to bypass traditional gatekeepers and create and share conten
May 12, 2005 • 0:00
Getting lost while driving to Gainesville FL
“I was driving from the beach to Gainesville, and got into an argument with the voice navigation system in my brand new Toyota Sienna minivan.” Dave is driving and arguing with his voice navigation system, which keeps trying to route him the wrong way despite his knowledge of the correct route to Gainesville. Dave ends up taking a detour and getting lost, but eventually finds his way back on track. Throughout the drive, Dave listens to classic rock music, and comments on the scenery and landmark
May 11, 2005 • 0:00
A musical podcast
“Lots of singing, one idea, not much more. A Windows reboot. A bunch of philosophy. Thirty minutes. Amazing.” Dave tries to play some music on his computer.
May 10, 2005 • 0:00
The difference between broadcasting and podcasting
“The difference between broadcasting and podcasting, and a request for ideas about the first podcasts that will be broadcast, on KYOU-AM in San Francisco.” Dave tells us that the radio station KYOU AM in San Francisco is planning to broadcast podcasts, and has asked Winer to provide the first podcast to be broadcast. Dave is excited about this opportunity, but wants to get feedback from the podcasting community before proceeding. Winer is interested in exploring the artistic and creative potenti
May 9, 2005 • 0:00
In Nashville, talking about podcasting, making money, and TV
“Discussion at a Nashville restaurant with Hoder and Brendan Greeley about podcasting, context, making money, including a run-in with a Channel 2 camera crew. An interesting discussion.” Brendan shared his cautious support for podcasting, noting both the potential for creativity and the abundance of low-quality content. The conversation explored the personal and contextual nature of blogs, with the speakers emphasizing the importance of building relationships with readers rather than just delive
May 7, 2005 • 0:00
With my parents
A birthday breakfast podcast in Bayside with my parents, Dr and Dr Winer. We talk about idea processors, Macs, eBay, buying and selling online.
May 2, 2005 • 0:00
A tropical thunderstorm over the Atlantic Ocean
“This evening’s podcast is 17 minutes of a tropical thunderstorm over the Atlantic Ocean.” Dave describes a dramatic thunderstorm on his porch, with lightning flashing over the Atlantic Ocean. He comments on the spontaneity and authenticity of early podcasting, recalling a memorable moment when a listener named Raymond Port recognized Winer’s podcast while driving on a Dutch freeway. Winer suggests that the personal, unscripted nature of podcasting is what makes it special, in contrast to the co
Apr 30, 2005 • 0:00
From the beach
“A Morning Coffee Notes podcast done on the Archos on the beach, while tanning. Only ten minutes, but packed with stuff about weblogs.com, KYOU and podcasting for love.” Dave is recording a podcast from the beach in Florida, where he is enjoying the warm weather and relaxing. He discusses some recent updates he made to weblogs.com, including adding extended ping functionality. Winer also mentions his plans to release an application called iPodder.root that will allow people to easily download po
Apr 28, 2005 • 0:00
Idea processing software
“Idea processing software and how it relates to production software. Just some of the thinking behind the OPML editor that I’m working on.” Dave discusses his work on “idea processing” software, which he sees as a different category from traditional “productivity” or “production” applications. He explains that idea processing software, like outliners, allows users to easily organize and rearrange their thoughts, in contrast to paper-based methods. Winer notes that hierarchical structures and rec
Apr 26, 2005 • 0:00
In a Starbucks - with Phil Torronne and Beth Goza
“Starbucks coffee notes with Phil Torronne and Beth Goza in Kirkland, WA.” Dave discusses various technology topics, including the potential for podcasting on XM satellite radio, the challenges of copying DVDs to portable devices due to DRM, and the capabilities of the Archos portable media player. They also talk about the benefits of open platforms that allow user-created content, like the example of World of Warcraft mods. Additionally, they explore the convenience and potential of devices lik
Apr 23, 2005 • 0:00
Part 2 of answers for Shel Israel
“Part II of answers to Shel Israel’s questions for The Red Couch book he’s working on with Robert Scoble. Also a bit of music from USA for Africa (1985). One of my neighbors is sitting outside my window, so I felt self-conscious. No matter. ;->”
Apr 16, 2005 • 0:00
Answers for Shel Israel about the origins of blogging and RSS
“Music and Red Couch answers about blogging, RSS, and who knows whatnot.” Dave answers questions sent in by Shel Israel. He discusses his history with blogging and the origins of RSS. He started blogging in the late 1990s as a way to communicate with a community he had created, and saw blogging as a way to bypass the traditional media that he felt did not accurately represent the software he was developing. Dave was an early pioneer of RSS, working with Netscape to create a standard format, and
Apr 14, 2005 • 0:00
MCN 4/13/05 - It's A Small World
A singing podcast, Dave’s rendition of It’s A Small World. As usual, appreciate it for its flaws!
Apr 13, 2005 • 0:00
MCN 4/14/05 - Music and Red Couch answers
Music and Red Couch answers about blogging, RSS, and who knows whatnot.
Apr 13, 2005 • 0:00
Dave sings It's A Small World
“A singing podcast, Dave’s rendition of It’s A Small World. As usual, appreciate it for its flaws!”
Apr 13, 2005 • 0:00
MCN 4/3/05 - Jerry Vass
An interview with Florida neighbor and author Jerry Vass, marketing/sales guru, and future blogger and podcaster.
Apr 3, 2005 • 0:00
An interview with Jerry Vass
“An interview with Florida neighbor and author Jerry Vass, marketing/sales guru, and future blogger and podcaster.” Jerry discusses his experience with writing and publishing. The traditional publishing process is slow and inefficient. He considers himself more of a short story writer than a book writer, and is thinking about starting a blog instead of finishing his current book project. He believes the publishing industry is outdated and that blogging could be a better way to share his ideas an
Apr 3, 2005 • 0:00
John Kosso, in the Millennium UN Plaza Hotel
“Yet another New York coffee notes, this one with Kosso, live from the bar in the Millenium UN Plaza Hotel. We talked about tools for creating and managing podcast feeds in Flash, and lots of other random stuff. Goofy and technical.”
Apr 1, 2005 • 0:00
MCN 4/1/05 - Kosso
Yet another New York coffee notes, this one with Kosso, live from the bar in the Millenium UN Plaza Hotel. We talked about tools for creating and managing podcast feeds in Flash, and lots of other random stuff. Goofy and technical.
Apr 1, 2005 • 0:00