PodCamp NYC will kick off at 9:15 AM on Friday morning! See you all soon!
About Podcamp NYC
Podcamp NYC is a free “unconference” focused on New Media. Join us April 25-26 at Brooklyn Polytechnic to meet other New Media creators, learn, and to share what you know.Learn more, or Sign up now
Updates and Info
April 23, 2008 – 7:29 pm
Hi Everyone! Due to an overwhelming response, we’ve had to close regiatration. If you are on the wait list, you have been cleared to attend- please come on down! If we haven’t spoken directly, there won’t be any more exceptions at this point (We have to comply with those pesky insurance clauses and fire safety codes…)
Please look in your email for more specific information from us within the next 24 hours.
Please also keep in mind that if you are not able to attend, letting us know means someone else may be able to come in your place- please help a fellow camper out and let us know if you can’t make it.
Please check out the Guide, the FAQ pages on this site and the wiki for any questions that might arise.
And, I’ll see you in NY!
The Guide to Podcamp NYC
April 21, 2008 – 9:01 am
Hi Guys!
Kristen Crusius, a.k.a. Kroosh, has done a bang up job at getting this Guide to Podcamp NYC 2.0
ready for everyone. The Guide is sponsored by our good friends over at Red Lasso, and includes a session schedule, a guide to Dining in the Brooklyn Poly area (put together by Mark Tafoya and Jennifer Iannolo from the Culinary Media Network), and we hope you find it helpful.
Keep in mind that due to last minute issues, the session schedule may alter slightly between now and the time of the event, so keep your eyes peeled for the latest updates by checking the links we posted earlier here and on the wiki.
You will also be getting some emails from us over the next few days with info and FAQ, so check your email for that information as it becomes available.
Podcamp NYC Schedule
April 18, 2008 – 3:07 pm
Here is the Podcamp NYC Schedule- it is subject to change, so keep tuned to this station!
You Never Know Until You Ask….
April 16, 2008 – 5:08 pm
As some of you might know, I am an avid reader, and one of my favorite books lately is “The Pirate’s Dilemma- How Youth Culture is Reinventing Capitalism” by Matt Mason. It’s a great book that speaks to many things we talk about in New Media, ranging from disruption of the status quo to DIY to finding the elusive gold at the end of the rainbow. I was writing about “Podcamp and Pirates” over on my personal blog, and was linking to Matt Mason’s page, when I discovered he lives in Brooklyn. A quick exchange of emails later, and Matt is going to come and speak at Podcamp NYC!
We have a really great line-up of sessions for Podcamp NYC this year, and many fantastic speakers. We don’t do keynotes per se, or really single out any one person over another as a rule, but I just had to say how excited I am that one of my favorite authors is coming to be a part of Podcamp, and how great it is that social media works- you can contact someone you’ve never met before, and before you know it, they can become part of the community.
We Love Our Sponsors- Year After Year
April 15, 2008 – 8:15 pm
So I thought it was important to mention the fact that a number of our sponsors were folks who were also involved last year. Doug Kersten of PodGlo for instance, was with us last year at the New Yorker hotel and has been a huge supporter of the NYC Podcasting community for years. He’s also been very supportive of PodCampNYC by letting me and others talk about both last and this year’s events at the NYC Podcasting Association meetup group he’s in charge of.
I also wanted to mention blip.tv. They were one of our earliest sponsors this year, and last year helped us out by sponsoring an after-party. I’ve known Dina for a number of years and am always amazed at how eloquent she is at describing the value of new media in general and the great video producers she and blip.tv support/enable. I also interviewed her via our PodCampNYC podcast that you can hear here: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/PodCampNYC/2008/02/19/Interview-with-Dina-Kaplan-of-bliptv.
Please note—we love ALL our sponsors. Plus I did not mention all of the folks who sponsored last year who also are onboard this year (like Podango, Magnify, Bill Sobel, Imprint Alliance, Podcast Ready, Jason Van Orden, Morpheus Media, the Harbrooke Group and Vigor Interactive Branding). But my point here is to say a big whopping GRACIAS to the folks who make Podcamps of all shapes and sizes possible year after year.
Please give them (and our new beloved sponsors) the link love and attention they deserve.
Sincerely,
John C. Havens
Lead Organizer,
PodCampNYC
Speaker Spots are Re-Opening
April 11, 2008 – 11:34 am
We have some extra room on our schedule, thankfully! So all of those still interested in presenting at Podcamp NYC, please drop me an email at pcnyc2@gmail.com. Speakers will be accommodated on a first Come, First Served basis
(we may also need to adjust your eventbrite registration to reflect “speaker”- thanks for your patience!)
Planning for Podcamp-Where to Eat In Brooklyn
April 11, 2008 – 9:42 am
Since Podcamp is a free conference, and since the attendee list is now well over 700, everyone will have to be in charge of their own lunch and dinner. While the cafeteria at Poly will be open during Podcamp, this may not be everybody’s idea of a perfect lunch or dinner spot. We’re in New York, right? Restaurant Capital of the World? But where should you go, and what’s close by?
Our very good friends, Mark Tafoya and Jennifer Iannolo from the Culinary Media Network, along with Julian Brizzi, put together this great guide to food options near Polytechnic University, where Podcamp will be held. The list is divided up into categories, ranging from fine dining to fast food to ethnic eateries. They’ve also included web site addresses and phone numbers for your convenience, so you might think about grabbing a reservation for dinner, Friday or Saturday night in advance- just make sure to reserve a big table so all of your new friends from Podcamp can join you!
Thanks again to Chef Mark and Jen for all their help!
Places to eat near Brooklyn Polytechnic
This list details many restaurants of all different levels all around downtown Brooklyn, from Brooklyn Heights to Boerum Hill and along the Waterfront near the Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO.
In addition to the restaurants listed here, within walking distance of Brooklyn Polytechnic is the restaurant heavy Montague Street, which has many restaurants of different ethnic cuisines. Some are listed here, but you may want to explore on your own.
Restaurants (Fine Dining):
Five Front
5 Front St., Brooklyn, NY
718-625-5559
With an amazing view of Manhattan, and refined new American cuisine, Five Front is one of several neighborhood restaurants catering to the art-and-design crowd of DUMBO.
River Cafe
1 Water St, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 522-5200
The Classic New York Steakhouse, but also serving fine cuisine. The most spectacular view of any restaurant in New York City, with the Manhattan skyline as the backdrop.
Queen Marie Italian Restaurant
84 Court St, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 596-5954
Italian restaurant, serving classic Italian dishes since 1958, still run today by the Vitiello brothers in the style of their father, Anthony Vitiello.
Saul Restaurant
140 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 935-9844
http://www.saulrestaurant.com/
Sophisticated contemporary American food served in a laid back atmosphere. Located in Boerum Hill.
Jolie Restaurant
320 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 488-0777
http://www.jolierestaurant.com/
Home of the $12.95 prix-fixe lunch, and a Sunday night Fondue party. French food in a fun relaxed atmosphere.
La Lunetta Restaurant
116 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 488-6269
Brooklyn outpost of Adam Shepard’s Mediterranean small plate inspired Manhattan restaurant. The open kitchen lets you watch the chefs at work.
Henry’s End Restaurant
44 Henry St., Brooklyn, NY
(718) 834-1776
Classic neighborhood Brooklyn Bridge hangout, but with an award-winning wine list and a focus on seasonal American fare, and known for their winter Wild Game Festival.
Restaurants (Casual)
Flatbush Farm
76 St. Marks Ave., Brooklyn, NY
718-622-3276
This “fresh, local, and seasonal” restaurant offers a casual bar on one side, more upscale fresh local fare on another, a large outdoor patio. Located on Flatbush Ave. on the border of Park Slope and Prospect Heights.
Superfine
126 Front St., Brooklyn, NY
718-243-9005
http://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/superfine
Decorated with work by local artists, a pool table, and communal seating on long benches, Superfine serves laid-back food in a spacious, equally relaxed atmosphere.
iCi
246 DeKalb Ave., Brooklyn, NY
718-789-2778
www.icirestaurant.com
Profile
A lovely garden, great brunch, and casual French fare have made iCi a go-to for Ft. Greene residents for years. Located in the heart of “brunch row”, convenient if the wait proves too tedious
Teresa’s
80 Montague St., Brooklyn, NY
718-797-3996
Eastern European dishes like pierogis and kielbasa, along with fantastic egg dishes and French toast. Located in Brooklyn Heights.
Bar Tabac
128 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 923-0918
Classic Bistro food in Cobble Hill, featuring live jazz 4 nights a week. Host of the US’s largest Bastille Day celebration
Junior’s Restaurant
386 Flatbush Avenue Ext, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 852-5257
http://www.juniorscheesecake.com/
Perhaps the most famous cheesecake emporium in the world! Junior’s is a great place to lave late-night dessert, but also serves classic deli food and burgers, as well as breakfast throughout the day and night.
Dallas BBQ
180 Livingston St, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 643-5700
NYC chain of BBQ houses. A staple, with gut-busting sauce-heavy meat dishes. What more could you ask for?
Caffe Buon Gusto
151 Montague St, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 624-3838
Ethnic Eats:
Red Bamboo Brooklyn
271 Adelphi St., Brooklyn, NY
718-643-4352
Vegan/Vegetarian fare featuring a wide array faux-meat dishes with a Caribbean/Asian focus and great cocktails like the Sorrel Mojito made with homemade sorrel juice.
Tripoli Restaurant
156 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 596-5800
http://www.tripolirestaurant.com/
Authentic Lebanese cuisine
Joya
215 Court St, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 222-3484
Standard Thai food served in a hip, industrial, and LOUD atmosphere.
Chance Restaurant
223 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 242-1515
http://www.chancecuisine.com/main.html
Where China meets France!
Soul Spot Restaurant Inc
302 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 596-9933
Classic Soul food; Fried chicken, collard greens, jerk chicken, oxtail, and curried goat.
Brawta Cafe
347 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 855-5515
Caribbean café, featuring Jamaican bites, with lots of classic fish dishes, including Escoveitched porgies, and Salmon in Ginger Mustard Sauce
Nanatori Japanese Restaurant
162 Montague St, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 522-5555
Pub and Bar Food:
The Atlantic ChipShop
129 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, NY
718-855-777
www.chipshopnyc.com
A punk influenced English fish and chips shop just foreign enough to fit right into the cultural mash-up that is Atlantic Avenue. Right down the street, Floyd’s bar offers two full-sized bocci courts and antique furniture to spectate comfortably.
Eamonn Doran Restaurant
174 Montague St, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 596-4969
Classic Irish Pub with a wide ranging pub menu, featuring pub classics along with pastas, a huge sandwich list, steaks and chops.
Waterfront Ale House
155 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 522-3794
http://www.waterfrontalehouse.com/
Zagat says: “This is what a saloon should be” “Exceptional Beer Selections” “Sublime Burgers” “Friendly” “Inexpensive”
Pacifico
98 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 935-9090
A relaxed, “glorified taco stand” menu (flank-steak fajitas, chile rellenos, and chorizo skewers) makes this Boerum Hill hangout a fun place to nosh and drink.
Pizzerias:
Franny’s
295 Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn, NY
718-230-0221
Some of the best upscale pizza and pasta in a boisterous room, with every ingredient carefully sourced.
Grimaldi’s
19 Old Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 858-4300
classic pizzeria on the Brooklyn waterfront, under the shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge. The secret is their coal-fired, brick oven.
Fast Food:
Hale & Hearty Soup
32 Court St, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 596-5600
Chipotle Mexican Grill
185 Montague St, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 243-9109
Blogger & Podcast Magazine Offer- Advertise Your Blog or Podcast in USA Today!
April 10, 2008 – 7:45 pm
Larry Genkin and the rest of the great folks over at Blogger & Podcaster Magazine have been great supporters of Podcamp, and are continuing that tradition with Podcamp NYC. There’s a great interview lead organizer of Podcamp NYC, John Havens, did the CEO of Larstan Publishing, Larry Genkin, over at Blog Talk Radio you should check out- some exciting news about how Blogger and Podcaster is seeking to help bloggers and podcasters make some money through their content.
Blogger & Podcaster are also extending a special offer to attendees of Podcamp NYC 2.0- an opportunity to get directly to the mainstream audience who reads USA Today or visits their website!
Larry says:
“I’m writing today with some exciting news that will enable you to promote your blog or podcast to a large mainstream consumer audience more cost effectively than ever before. Here are the details:
Back in December Blogger & Podcaster Magazine teamed up with USA TODAY to launch The Blogger & Podcaster Guide (think TV Guide for blogs/podcasts to a mainstream audience). I’m excited to announce that effective immediately, USA TODAY has given us permission to reduce the price from $49.95 per month (a bargain by USA TODAY standards) to just $5 per month. It is our hope that this new price point will make The Blogger & Podcaster Guide accessible for everyone. (If youre already a customer of the guide no worries, the new pricing will happen automatically at your next billing cycle. You don’t need to do anything.)
However, as they say in infomercials, “that’s not all”..
To further drive traffic into the Blogger & Podcaster Guide, in addition to our franchise spot on the home page of USA TODAY.com (visited by over 10,000,000 daily), USA TODAY is now going to be giving us 2,000,000 premium placed advertisements (leader boards, skyscrapers etc.) each month. That equates to just shy of 67,000 ads per day. Were going to be all over USATODAY.com.
Perhaps most significantly of all, USA TODAY has given us permission to work with other media partners beyond themselves. This selfless act on their part has allowed me to work out partnerships with 15 additional magazines/publishers. The USA TODAY and ALL of the new publications are included at no additional charge to you-just $5 per month for them ALL. Plus, I’m having conversations many other publishers and expect to add new ones to our network every month. You can keep tabs on the complete list to date at www.bloggerandpodcaster.com/register.
Instead of waiting for the mainstream to find us, together we’re bringing blogs and podcasts to the mainstream. This should be good for your blog/podcast and our industry as a whole. Help spread the word!
I should disclose that I have taken advantage of this offer myself, and it has been driving traffic to my site and podcast, so I am pleased with the service.
If you aren’t familiar with Blogger & Podcaster Magazine, be sure to sign in early at Podcamp and pick up a free copy of the magazine at registration.
Thursday Night Get Together Before Podcamp NYC!
April 10, 2008 – 7:36 pm
Our friend, Paul Kontonis, has invited everyone signed up for Podcamp NYC to attend an event on Thursady, April 24th- Get a jumpstart on networking! Details for the event are below:
New York City’s premiere content creators event, Big Screen Little Screen - The Creative Side of Video 2.0 will be held on Thursday, April 24th at 6:30pm at For Your Imagination (22 West 27th Street, 6th floor, New York City) and is open to all PodCamp attendees! Come watch selected online video and podcast works and then discuss creative, production, and technical issues of creating video content for the web with hosts Matt Semel of 10ton and Paul Kontonis of For Your Imagination. This is best online video screening and discussion event you will ever go to…we sit on couches, we have a few beers, and then we discuss. If you are an online video and podcast content creator and/or enthusiast, and we know you are, this is where you should be! For more information and to RSVP visit http://web.meetup.com/46/calendar/7713555/.
