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Buzzcast – iDevDepot.comBC33 – Questions for the BuzzcastThis episode of the Buzzcast marks the second episode featuring both Chris Robbins and David Book as co-hosts.
Thanks to the many community members who submitted questions for the show. We had fun discussing and answering the questions in this episode.
Keep them coming!
2015-06-021h 00Buzzcast – iDevDepot.comBC32 – The Dynamic Duo Rock the Mic Together!Please welcome the newest member of the Buzzcast family: David Book
I can’t tell you how excited I am to bring this news to you. This is one of the things that we’ve been working on for a while, and we finally just decided to combine our efforts.
Please get ahold of me with any ideas, suggestions, or requests for the evolution of Buzzcast.
I’m also looking forward to rolling out a more official format to the show again, once we all get settled in. (News, App of the Week, Tips, et...
2015-03-3048 minBuzzcast – iDevDepot.comBC31 – Countdown to ChicagoIt felt good to turn on the recorder and talk into the microphone again after a loooooong hiatus.
Looking forward to seeing everyone in Chicago this weekend for Buzzcon 15!
Here’s a link to the project I mentioned in the podcast. Sorry for butchering the URL during the recording!
http://www.gofundme.com/cameravsphone
2015-03-1926 minBuzzcast – iDevDepot.comBC30 – Interviews from BuzzCon 2014Interviews with many special guests…
I’ve conducted many interviews over the years, but this particular evening in Las Vegas is definitely the highlight of by Buzzcast journey. Many thanks to those who attended and participated!
Contact Information:
Buzzline: 1-252-BUZZPOD
Buzzbox: http://idevdepot.com/buzzbox
Poll of the Week: http://idevdepot.com/buzzcastpoll
Support Buzzcast: http://www.gofundme.com/buzzcast
2014-06-021h 35Buzzcast – iDevDepot.comBC29 – Next Stop: BuzzCon Las Vegas!Announcements:
1. Packing up and leaving for Las Vegas tomorrow morning!
2. Live recording of Episode 30 of Buzzcast will be Friday April 25th, in Las Vegas
3. My presentation at BuzzCon is titled: “The Endless Buffet”
4. My daughter is just as weird as I am.
Interview with a special guest…
Completely unscripted, un-coached, and uncontrollable!
Contact Information:
Buzzline: 1-252-BUZZPOD
Buzzbox: http://idevdepot.com/buzzbox
Poll of the Week: http://idevdepot.com/buzzcastpoll
Support Buzzcast: http://www.gofundme.com/buzzcast
2014-04-2015 minBuzzcast – iDevDepot.comBC28 – Countdown to Buzzcon 14Announcements:
1. Buzztouch Membership Discount available for Buzzcast Listeners (Promo Code COUNTDOWN)
2. Podcasting information available. Contact me if interested.
3. Buzztouch Code Camp and Buzzcon ‘14 one month away!
4. Please use the contact links on the “About” screen respectfully.
5. Buzztouch 2014 New Year suggestions received.
6. “Beat the Clock” launch of two plugins start this weekend!
App of the Week/Developer of the Week
Healthy Fitness Tips (Ivelin)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.top50fitnessfacts
mini-Tip of the Week: Mac Se...
2014-03-2132 minBuzzcast – iDevDepot.comBC27 – Happy New Year 2014Episode 27 – Happy New Year 2014, and Interview with Adrian Bennett
2013 Stats
59,000 New Buzztouch users! WOW! Welcome!
7,000 Posts from GoNorthWest – Congrats Mark!
Looking forward to 2014
I’m working on a new project – No details yet…
In this episode I briefly explain a new Changelog / Roadmap process we’re trying to implement for the user’s benefit.
App of the Episode – Eternal Eve
Interview with Adrian Bennett
I got a chance to talk with Adrian Bennett from ShowKit. This...
2014-01-1341 minBuzzcast – iDevDepot.comBC26 – Reflections of New York, and Interview with Ryan MaherEpisode 26 – Reflections of New York, and Interview with Ryan Maher
Tip of the Week: Don’t Fear the New (unless you’re just like me)
In this episode, I spend a little time talking about my tendency of often being uncomfortable around “new” things, and how this relates to iOS7 and Buzztouch Core for iOS 3.0
Reflections of New York
Also in this episode, I spend a little time talking about things that I learned (or re-learned) in my recent trip to the Big Apple. (Some actually have something to...
2013-11-181h 22Buzzcast – iDevDepot.comBC25 – Showcasing Your AppsEpisode 25 – Showcasing your Apps
Announcements:
1. Buzztouch Membership Discount available for Buzzcast Listeners (Promo Code BT25)
2. Buzztouch Core v3.0 for iOS about a week away!
3. East Coast Meetup = Awesomeness!
App of the Week/Developer of the Week
Destiny Church NJ (FinalDraft)
Tip of the Week: Showcasing Your App
Finding Hosting:
http://www.webhostingtalk.com
Finding WordPress Themes:
http://www.themeforest.com
http://www.elegantthemes.com (Affiliate Link)
htt...
2013-09-2639 minBuzzcast – iDevDepot.comBC24 – Buzztouch Summer Update with David BookEpisode 24 – Buzztouch Summer Update with David Book
Announcements:
1. Buzztouch Membership Discount available for Buzzcast Listeners (Promo Code BT24) (Let’s see who reads the shownotes!)
2. Welcome to the new Buzztouch Team Members Danny and Chris!
App of the Week/Developer of the Week
One Liners for WhatsApp (Alex@TM)
Tip of the Week:
Be careful what you put in your app…
Interview with David Book
I got a chance to catch up with...
2013-08-2046 minBuzzcast – iDevDepot.comBC23 – Trying Something NewEpisode 23 – Trying Something New
Announcements:
1. Buzztouch Membership Discount available for Buzzcast Listeners (Promo Code AXEMASTER)
App of the Week/Developer of the Week
Hyde Park ATX / Sharon Henry (shenry)
Tip of the Week:
Don’t be afraid to try something new. Even if you “know” you’re going to fail.
Special Interview: Keith Maciver (MacApple)
Buzztouch’s own International Man of Mystery!
Poll of the Week:
Which iOS version do you develop for (require)?
2013-07-0154 minBuzzcast – iDevDepot.comBC22 – Happy Birthday Buzzcast!Episode 22 – Happy Birthday Buzzcast!
Announcements:
1. The Buzzcast Podcast turns 1 year old!
2. Some stats: 22 Episodes, 10,000+ listens!
3. Buzztouch Membership Discount available for Buzzcast Listeners (Promo Code BCBIRTHDAY)
App of the Week/Developer of the Week
SwimSAFE / Chris Crowder (LevensGardner)
Year in Review:
A look back at the first 21 episodes of Buzzcast…
Tip of the Week:
Using DataURLs in your apps.
Poll of the Week:
Which iOS version do you develop f...
2013-06-1850 minBuzzcast – iDevDepot.comBC21 – Making Apps with the App Master!Episode 21 – Making Apps with the App Master!
Announcements:
1. Significant Andoid Changes
2. Project Download Page changes
3. Buzztouch Membership Discount available for Buzzcast Listeners (Promo Code BC21)
App of the Week/Developer of the Week
Children’s Stories Vol 1 / MadRod
Interview with Jack Hoskins
Interview Time 19:51
Tip of the Week:
Setting deadlines for yourself
Poll of the Week:
Which iOS version do you develop f...
2013-06-1037 minBuzzcast – iDevDepot.comBC20 – Home Sweet HomeEpisode 20: Home Sweet Home
Announcements:
1. Don’t forget to download the official Buzzcast app.
2. 15% off Promo Code for ScreenSteps and ScreenSteps Pro courtesy BlueMango : BUZZCAST
3. Buzztouch Membership Discount available for Buzzcast Listeners (Promo Code “SWEETRELISH”)
Poll of the Week:
Are you coming to Buzzcon 2013?
Contact Information:
Buzzline: 1-252-BUZZPOD
Twitter: @iDevDepot
Buzzbox: http://idevdepot.com/buzzbox
Poll of the Week: http://idevdepot.com/buzzcastpoll
Suppor...
2013-04-2454 minBuzzcast – iDevDepot.comBC19 – Packin’ UpEpisode 19: Packin’ Up
Just a “Short and Sweet” episode to go over a few notes about the upcoming “BuzzCon” in St. Louis, April 19-21, 2013!
Be sure to follow @iDevDepot on Twitter, and use hashtag #buzzcon13 for everything related to this even!
Contact Information:
Buzzline: 1-252-BUZZPOD
Buzzbox: http://idevdepot.com/buzzbox
Poll of the Week: http://idevdepot.com/buzzcastpoll
NEW Forum: http://buzzcast.proboards.com
Support Buzzcast: http://www.gofundme.com/buzzcast
2013-04-1514 minBuzzcast – iDevDepot.comBC18 – Balancing Love and MoneyEpisode 18: Balancing Love and Money
Announcements:
1. The Official Buzzcast App is here! (Thanks to the Design Menu and Audio Streamer Plugins)
2. BuzzCon: The Gateway Get-Together April 19, 20, 21!
3. Buzztouch Membership Discount available for Buzzcast Listeners (Promo Code BC18)
4. Download Server updated
5. Interview with Eric from TapForTap : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eb18-XQKuAk
App of the Week/Developer of the Week
MMA Gym Network / Will Richards (willjj85)
Tip of the Week: Balancing Love and Money
Li...
2013-03-2421 minBuzzcast – iDevDepot.comBC17 – Catching Up With DavidCatching up with David
Announcements:
1. Push, Self Hosted, and iOS 6.1 updates
2. Save the Date : April 19,20,21 !
3. Don’t Let your iOS Developer account expire!!
App of the Week/Developer of the Week
Irish Semester / Derval Anne O’Neill (Dervalo)
Android Link:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.irishsemestered&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5pcmlzaHNlbWVzdGVyZWQiXQ.
iOS Link:
Interview with David Book
In this episode, I catch up with a very busy David Book.
...
2013-02-1857 minBuzzcast – iDevDepot.comBC16 – We’re Back!!!And….. We’re Back!
Announcements:
1. Explanation of my absence 🙁
2. Buzztouch 2013
2. The new team! (Me, Ian, Susan, Warren, Tony, and Trish)
3. Future of Buzzcast
4. Live vs Design Mode (Member Webinar Jan 15th, 2PM EST)
5. Webinar schedule
App of the Week/Developer of the Week
Tri Times / Kristen Britz (Kaybee)
Interview with a Client
In this episode, I interview an app publisher who is benefitting from Buzztouch.
Contact Information:
Buzzline: 1...
2013-01-111h 05Buzzcast – iDevDepot.comBC15 – What the heck is a Stobe?
In this episode of Buzzcast you get to learn more about me than you probably wanted to know 🙂
I got a chance to sit down with my good friend Jayson Vogler (not to be confused with "My good friend JSON") and talk about my background, and some of my philosphies about making apps.
I'll be back next episode with the normall format.
Contact Information:
Buzzline: 1-252-BUZZPOD
Buzzbox: http://idevdepot.com/buzzbox
Poll of t...
2012-11-1344 minBuzzcast – iDevDepot.comBC14 – Plugin Development TipsIn this episode of Buzzcast I’m sharing my plugin development tips
Announcements:
1. Gear Market
2. AppBuilding 101 Webinar
2. Buzzmap updated
3. Global Theme got more flexible
4. BT_fileManager.m was updated
5. Interview questions
App of the Week/Developer of the Week
SFNeNT / Lyle @ SFNeNT
Google Play Link
Over 150,000 Downloads
4.2 Rating from 367 Ratings
288 +1’s
Plugin Making Advice
1. Watch the video!
2. Know what you’re trying to accomplish
3. K...
2012-10-3051 minBuzzcast – iDevDepot.comBC13 – Mac Gear OverloadIn this episode of Buzzcast I’m hoping to prove how maniacal I am.
Announcements:
1. "Building a Plugin” webinar! Awesome!
App of the Week/Developer of the Week
Halloween Pranks and Costumes / Absentia
Mac Gear Overload
Mac Mini
-Early 2006 – First Intel based Mac Mini
-Mid 2007 – Upgradeable to OSX Lion
-Early 2009 (and Newer) – Upgradeable to OSX Mountain Lion
-Mid 2010 – Started Unibody (Aluminum) Design
-Mid 2011 – (current models) eliminated optical drive and added Th...
2012-10-161h 01Buzzcast – iDevDepot.comBC12 – Many Thanks, Meetings, and an InterviewIn this episode of Buzzcast another inspiring interview with a fellow Buzztouch developer
Announcements:
1. Meetups, Hangouts, Webinars, oh my!
2. JSON Snippet Keeper Plugin is now available, along with training.
3. Thanks for the Donations!
4. Expect Plugin reviews in upcoming shows!
App of the Week/Developer of the Week
Grey Horse Apps/Elaine
Interview with Jonathan Brake (Absentia)
Contact Information:
Buzzline: 1-252-BUZZPOD
Buzzbox: http://idevdepot.com/buzz...
2012-10-1046 minBuzzcast – iDevDepot.comBC11 – My Good Friend, JSON!In this episode of Buzzcast I introduce everyone to my good friend JSON!
Announcements:
1. The Plugin Market turns 1 Month Old!
2. The first Buzzcast Community Webinar hosted by Warren Evans
3. Mark shared a great resource: CodeAcademy
4. I’m a bonehead! re: Window -> Scale in xCode Simulator
App of the Week
Twin Cities Film Fest
by Susan Metoxon
Android Link: Twin Cities Film Fest
2012-10-031h 02Buzzcast – iDevDepot.comBC10 – Just a Couple TipsIn this episode of Buzzcast, no interviews. Just a few tips from me to you!
Announcements:
1. No new v1.4 or v1.5 apps can be created starting October 1st, 2012
2. David and gang are working hard at both iOS 6 changes, and reviewing plugins.
3. David is finally embracing xCode’s Interface Builder
4. New daily download record on Sept 19th: 106 downloads, 208 two-day total!
App of the Week
Sports Central by David Shanko
2012-09-2540 minBuzzcast – iDevDepot.comBC09 – Inspiration from a fellow developerIn this episode of Buzzcast, we get a chance to talk with Serge Ramelli about his success thanks to Buzztouch.
Announcements:
1. Meetup Groups for Buzztouch – Link
2. Screen Limits and View Limits removed from CPs – Link
App of the Week
Interview with Serge Ramelli:
Link to Serge's Website: – Link
Poll of the Week Results
How important is it for a new plugin to support both iOS and Android
45% – Ve...
2012-09-1845 minBuzzcast – iDevDepot.comBC08 – David Book and the Beard Man Screen!
In this episode of Buzzcast, we get a chance to talk with David Book about the new Plugin Market.
Announcements:
1. I'm Back!
2. Buzztouch Plugin Market is live and Open for Business!
App of the Week
None this week
Interview with David Book:
David Book walks us through the new Buzztouch Plugin Market: how it works, how to get started, and where its going from here.
Poll of the Week R...
2012-09-111h 09Buzzcast – iDevDepot.comBC07 – Talkin’ Business
In this episode of Buzzcast, we're talkin' business!
Announcements:
1. Buzzcast announces "Let the Plugins Begin!" LINK
2. Special shout out to ALFREA for her feature in the San Antonio newspaper! LINK
3. Thanks for the great ratins so far in the iTunes Store. Its working, new people are finding Buzztouch because of the podcast!
App of the Week
Fresh Prince Trivia by ELLEEYEESSAY
LINK
Tip of the Week: Talkin' Business
This week...
2012-08-1357 minBuzzcast – iDevDepot.comBC06 – Developing with the CloudIn this episode of Buzzcast I share some tips and ideas on using online storage services (“the cloud”) when developing mobile applications.
Announcements:
1. Buzzcast hinted at a new “Plugin Creator” they are working on. LINK
2. Buzztouch welcomes a large number of new members from Australia. LINK
3. I’m trying out a new Forum service for this website and for the podcast. LINK
App of the Week
Tip of the Week: Developing with the Cloud
Here’s links to the different cloud services I mentioned in the...
2012-07-3148 minBuzzcast – iDevDepot.comBC05 – Online vs. OfflineIn this episode of Buzzcast I attempt to tackle the topic of "Online" vs "Offline" apps, and how to set them up and update them.
Announcements:
1. Still looking for Android Tip submissions! Use the BuzzBox or BuzzLine, or contact me directly.
2. I'm looking for a client based developer who has a "success" story. Send me a message or a PM at Buzztouch.com's forum (username: Stobe)
3. Help Buzztouch gain exposure by rating the Buzzcast podcast. LINK
App of the Week
2012-07-1748 minBuzzcast – iDevDepot.comBC04 – GoNorthWest and Source Code DocumentationIn this episode of Buzzcast I get to chat a little bit with Mark (or GoNorthWest) about Buzztouch. And I bring up the importance of documentation when it comes to modifying source code files.
Announcements:
1. Looking for Android Tip submissions! Use the BuzzBox or BuzzLine, or contact me directly.
2. New website at iDevDeals.com dedicated to sharing deals related to mobile development.
3. BuzzCast Road Trip at the end of August. Contact me if you're somewhere between Virginia and Florida!
App(s) of the Week...
2012-07-101h 05Buzzcast – iDevDepot.comBC03 – All About Quizzes!In this episode of Buzzcast, I start off spending some time thanking everyone for thanking me. I appreciate all the kind words. I also give some examples of how the listeners can help out. Then I spend a lot of time talking about the Quiz screen in Buzztouch, and how the QuizMaker tool can help streamline quiz creation.
How to Help the Podcast:
1. Purchase any of the Buzztouch related Tools available here at iDevDepot. Link
2. Suggest sponsors for either the podcast or the website.
3. Buy and rate the "Learn the 50 S...
2012-07-0350 minBuzzcast – iDevDepot.comBC02 – Interview with David BookIn this episode of Buzzcast….
Buzzcast App of the Week
Interview with David Book
I got a chance to talk with David about Buzztouch, including the history of Buzztouch, the future of Buzztouch, and several other topics!
Contact Information:
Buzzline: 1-252-BUZZPOD
Buzzbox: http://idevdepot.com/buzzbox
Poll of the Week: http://idevdepot.com/buzzcastpoll
2012-06-2558 minBuzzcast – iDevDepot.comEpisode 01 – Welcome
In this very first episode of Buzzcast, I want to simply introduce myself and talk about what to expect from future episodes of Buzzcast.
Reminders of how to contact me regarding the podcast:
BuzzBox Suggestion Box: http://www.idevdepot.com/buzzbox
Call-in Voicemail: (252)BUZZPOD (252)289-9763
2012-06-1812 min