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JcastJcast 23 - Com Marcos MenezesFala pessoal, esperamos que esse episódio seja útil para seu crescimento espiritual. Qualquer dúvida a respeito do episódio ou do Jcast, basta entrar em contato através do whatsapp 62 98268-7453.2021-05-031h 00JcastJcast 22 - Com Miqueias TadeuFala pessoal, esperamos que esse episódio seja útil para seu crescimento espiritual. Qualquer dúvida a respeito do episódio ou do Jcast, basta entrar em contato através do whatsapp 62 98268-7453.2021-05-0345 minJcastJcast 21 - Com Luis FelipeFala pessoal, esperamos que esse episódio seja útil para seu crescimento espiritual. Qualquer dúvida a respeito do episódio ou do Jcast, basta entrar em contato através do whatsapp 62 98268-7453.2021-05-0347 minJcastJcast 20 - Com Rômulo RibeiroFala pessoal, esperamos que esse episódio seja útil para seu crescimento espiritual. Qualquer dúvida a respeito do episódio ou do Jcast, basta entrar em contato através do whatsapp 62 98268-7453.2021-05-0343 minJcastJcast 19 - Com Ana FukumoriFala pessoal, esperamos que esse episódio seja útil para seu crescimento espiritual. Qualquer dúvida a respeito do episódio ou do Jcast, basta entrar em contato através do whatsapp 62 98268-7453.2021-05-0338 minJcastJcast 18 - Com Beatriz DornelesFala pessoal, esperamos que esse episódio seja útil para seu crescimento espiritual. Qualquer dúvida a respeito do episódio ou do Jcast, basta entrar em contato através do whatsapp 62 98268-7453.2021-05-0333 minJcastJcast 16 - Lealdade e submissãoFala pessoal, esperamos que esse episódio seja útil para seu crescimento espiritual. Qualquer dúvida a respeito do episódio ou do Jcast, basta entrar em contato através do whatsapp 62 98268-7453.2021-02-131h 02JcastJcast 17 - A raíz das tentaçõesFala pessoal, esperamos que esse episódio seja útil para seu crescimento espiritual. Qualquer dúvida a respeito do episódio ou do Jcast, basta entrar em contato através do whatsapp 62 98268-7453.2021-02-1348 minJcastJcast 15 - Arrependimento genuínoFala pessoal, esperamos que esse episódio seja útil para seu crescimento espiritual. Qualquer dúvida a respeito do episódio ou do Jcast, basta entrar em contato através do whatsapp 62 98268-7453.2021-02-1325 minJcastJcast 14 - Pagando o preço da vida cristãFala pessoal, esperamos que esse episódio seja útil para seu crescimento espiritual. Qualquer dúvida a respeito do episódio ou do Jcast, basta entrar em contato através do whatsapp 62 98268-7453.2021-02-1345 minJcastJcast 13 - Correndo a corrida do cristianismoFala pessoal, esperamos que esse episódio seja útil para seu crescimento espiritual. Qualquer dúvida a respeito do episódio ou do Jcast, basta entrar em contato através do whatsapp 62 98268-7453.2021-02-1344 minJcastJcast 12 - Alcançando a maturidade cristãFala pessoal, esperamos que esse episódio seja útil para seu crescimento espiritual. Qualquer dúvida a respeito do episódio ou do Jcast, basta entrar em contato através do whatsapp 62 98268-7453.2021-02-1326 minJcastJcast 07 - Você vive para agradar a quem?Nesse Jcast discutimos um pouco sobre como viver uma vida que agrada a Deus. Esperamos te ajudar nesse aspecto.2020-11-0419 min
JCast JourneySubcategoriesIn this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay talks about the disappearance of subcategories in the section of iTunes that has podcasts.
Darone posits that this is because of the plan in October to end iTunes and put in its place a dedicated podcast application (like is already the case on the iPhone and iPad), but in the meantime the lack of subcategories impacts the ability for people to browse for new content.
Where do you listen to JCast Network podcasts? You know that this show is available on iTunes, GooglePlay, Stitcher, and...2019-09-3007 minJCast JourneyWhat I Did On My Summer Vacation…In this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay shares what he did over the summer as he has not put out episodes in a while.
He also shares that the network has launched a new podcast #PopTorah, with Rabbis Knopf and Olitzky. It is available everywhere you get your favorite podcasts, and we hope that you will take a listen to their episodes (which come out every two weeks.)
Where do you listen to JCast Network podcasts? You know that this show is available on iTunes, GooglePlay, Stitcher, and Spotify!
Once...2019-09-1606 minJCast JourneyBye Bye PLJIn this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay talks about the experience on Friday of listening to the final hours of broadcast of WPLJ, a radio station he grew up with, and that provided Top 40 music for the past 49 years.
Video killed the radio star, and YouTube killed the Video Star, then Spotify killed the Radio Star again… and of course Podcasts killed the Talk-Radio star. All things change, and all things remain the same.
Where do you listen to JCast Network podcasts? You know that this show is available on iTunes, GooglePlay, St...2019-06-0306 minJCast JourneyThe Changing Times of PodcastsIn this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay talks about the ways that the technology surrounding podcasts have changed since the launch of JCast Network, and how those changes have invited the network to rethink some of its organizing principles.
What do you think of the changing “times” on the JCast Network? Let us know on Facebook.
Where do you listen to JCast Network podcasts? You know that this show is available on iTunes, GooglePlay, Stitcher, and Spotify!
Once again, we ask that you consider donating to help support our network. Plea...2019-05-2007 minJCast JourneyShedding Light On LuminaryIn this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay talks about the recent launch of the new podcast platform Luminary, and why, although JCast Network usually wants to be on as many platforms as possible, he is putting his foot down on this one, and is doing everything he can to make sure JCast Network podcasts will NOT be seen on Luminary.
If you are thinking of subscribing to Luminary, we encourage you NOT to, and if you see JCast Network shows on their platform, please let us know as we are actively working to get...2019-05-0607 minJCast JourneyWriting Your BiographyIn this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay talks about some “spring cleaning” that needed to be done on the JCast Network website, and how that led him to work on updating his biography on the site.
Darone discusses how difficult he has been finding it to compose a complete and thoughtful biography, and encourages you, the listener, to take a few moments and consider how you would compose your three paragraph biography. It is an interesting, and difficult task.
Where do you listen to JCast Network podcasts? You know that this show is a...2019-04-0806 minJCast JourneyUnsubscribe Me!In this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay shares that a few months ago he “sunsetted” the JCast Network app that was available on IOS and Android. The reasons were primarily financial (but based on the fact that nobody has complained, it was probably a good idea.) However, although he no longer has an Apple Developer Account, he continues to get weekly analytics emails from Apple letting him know that the app has sold ZERO units.
Darone goes on to talk about how frustrating it is when unsubscribing doesn’t work.
Where do you li...2019-03-2506 minJCast JourneyAlexa Enabled?In this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay acknowledges that it was only three episodes ago that he discussed there being too many platforms to put his podcasts on but then talks about the fact that he has now spent hours trying to figure out how to create JCast Network skills for your Alexa devices.
Alexa, has been transformative in the Ruskay home. Do you use these smart-speakers in your home? Would you listen to JCast Network podcasts on your Echos? Let us know on Facebook.
Where do you listen to JCast Network...2019-03-1107 minJCast JourneyThe Important ConversationsIn this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay talks about an unexpected conversation that he had with his children about JCast Network, and why he does all of the work for the network if he isn’t getting paid.
Darone contemplates the reason he does what he does for JCast Network, and for the other important things in his life, the choices he makes, and the reasons he makes them.
Where do you listen to JCast Network podcasts? You know that this show is available on iTunes, GooglePlay, Stitcher, and Spotify!
On...2019-02-2508 minJCast Journey230 Million Dollars!In this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay talks about the biggest news in the podcast world in the past few weeks, and probably the biggest news of the year (or any year)… the sale of Gimlet Media to Spotify for 230 Million dollars.
What does this purchase mean for the world of podcasting?
Where do you listen to JCast Network podcasts? You know that this show is available on iTunes, GooglePlay, Stitcher, and Spotify!
Once again, we ask that you consider donating to help support our network. Please donate at http://JC...2019-02-1108 minJCast JourneyToo Many Options?In this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay talks about a podcast he listened to years ago that decided NOT to have a website, not to make it easy for others to find and listen to it. He discusses the pros and cons of making your show as available as possible, and asks is there a point where it no longer makes sense?
As usual, at the end of the episode, Darone asks that you consider making a donation to JCast Network here.
Where do you listen to JCast Network podcasts? You know th...2019-01-2809 minJCast JourneyThe First Taste For FreeIn this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay talks about the thin line between trying to help and advise, and the feeling of being taken advantage of.
How much advice do you think you should give out, and when do you start charging for your advice? Does it matter if the person is calling from a small organization or a large wealthy one? But it feels so good when they reach out to you for your expertise! What to do???
Where do you listen to JCast Network podcasts? You know that this show...2019-01-1407 minJCast JourneySeventeen Hours and Counting…In this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay asks one more time that you consider donating to JCast Network.
While Darone usually only produces one request episode during the Winter holiday season, this year that episode did not garner any donations at all. This was definitely a disappointment, not only because of the lack of monies, but also because donations are one of the ways, you our listener is able to express, your appreciation for and dedication to the network.
So, in these last 17 hours (depending on how quickly you listen to this...2018-12-3107 min#AbbaCamp2018 End Of Year AppealIn this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay returns for his semi-annual request for support.
Have you been listening to JCast Network podcasts for days, weeks, months, years? Well as we say, podcasts are free to listen to, but not free to produce. Darone discusses some the cost of keeping the network afloat, and invites you, our listener to join in and help support our work. Donating is easy, just visit http://jcastnetwork.org/donate and show your support.
Where do you listen to JCast Network podcasts? You know that this show is a...2018-12-1708 minShtender2018 End Of Year AppealIn this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay returns for his semi-annual request for support.
Have you been listening to JCast Network podcasts for days, weeks, months, years? Well as we say, podcasts are free to listen to, but not free to produce. Darone discusses some the cost of keeping the network afloat, and invites you, our listener to join in and help support our work. Donating is easy, just visit http://jcastnetwork.org/donate and show your support.
Where do you listen to JCast Network podcasts? You know that this show is a...2018-12-1708 minKvetch2018 End Of Year AppealIn this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay returns for his semi-annual request for support.
Have you been listening to JCast Network podcasts for days, weeks, months, years? Well as we say, podcasts are free to listen to, but not free to produce. Darone discusses some the cost of keeping the network afloat, and invites you, our listener to join in and help support our work. Donating is easy, just visit http://jcastnetwork.org/donate and show your support.
Where do you listen to JCast Network podcasts? You know that this show is a...2018-12-1708 minA Taste of Romemu2018 End Of Year AppealIn this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay returns for his semi-annual request for support.
Have you been listening to JCast Network podcasts for days, weeks, months, years? Well as we say, podcasts are free to listen to, but not free to produce. Darone discusses some the cost of keeping the network afloat, and invites you, our listener to join in and help support our work. Donating is easy, just visit http://jcastnetwork.org/donate and show your support.
Where do you listen to JCast Network podcasts? You know that this show is a...2018-12-1708 minTwo Minutes of Torah with Rabbi Danny2018 End Of Year AppealIn this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay returns for his semi-annual request for support.
Have you been listening to JCast Network podcasts for days, weeks, months, years? Well as we say, podcasts are free to listen to, but not free to produce. Darone discusses some the cost of keeping the network afloat, and invites you, our listener to join in and help support our work. Donating is easy, just visit http://jcastnetwork.org/donate and show your support.
Where do you listen to JCast Network podcasts? You know that this show is a...2018-12-1708 minThe Tisch with Rabbi Michael Knopf2018 End Of Year AppealIn this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay returns for his semi-annual request for support.
Have you been listening to JCast Network podcasts for days, weeks, months, years? Well as we say, podcasts are free to listen to, but not free to produce. Darone discusses some the cost of keeping the network afloat, and invites you, our listener to join in and help support our work. Donating is easy, just visit http://jcastnetwork.org/donate and show your support.
Where do you listen to JCast Network podcasts? You know that this show is a...2018-12-1708 minJCast Journey2018 End Of Year AppealIn this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay returns for his semi-annual request for support.
Have you been listening to JCast Network podcasts for days, weeks, months, years? Well as we say, podcasts are free to listen to, but not free to produce. Darone discusses some the cost of keeping the network afloat, and invites you, our listener to join in and help support our work. Donating is easy, just visit http://jcastnetwork.org/donate and show your support.
Where do you listen to JCast Network podcasts? You know that this show is a...2018-12-1708 minJCast JourneyWelcoming The Amen CornerIn this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay talks about the reasons that the JCast podcast stable has not grown a great deal over the past year or so.
Even though our growth has slowed, he is proud to welcome The Amen Corner, the latest JCast Network podcast. Although new to JCast Network, The Amen Corner has already recorded 81 episodes over three years, so take a listen, and get to know Brad and Steve.
Where do you listen to JCast Network podcasts? You know that this show is available on iTunes, GooglePlay, Stitcher, a...2018-12-0308 minJCast JourneyEarballsIn this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay again reflects on the changing landscape of podcasts, and his continuing desire to be where the “earballs” are. While Apple and iTunes used to be the only important place to have your shows, the times have changed, and now everybody’s “earballs” are on Spotify, which is why it was so exciting when Spotify finally opened up their network to any podcast recently, so we are excited to report that JCast Network can now be found on Spotify (although I can’t personally find it, but the numbers are there, so pe...2018-11-1908 minJCast JourneyFeudsIn this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay talks about his recent experience going down the rabbit hole that is the Stuttering John vs. Artie Lange Feud. For those who don’t know, Artie and John are both past members of the Howard Stern family, and it appears that they are feuding with one another, which if nothing else creates content for each other’s podcast episodes, and Darone thinks, probably also helps to promote their shows to wider audiences.
What do you think? Sh0uld Darone and JCast Network find another Jewish podcasting network to fe...2018-09-2406 minJCast JourneySummer Pledge DriveIn this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay does something that he nearly never does… he asks for money. In general, Darone puts out a single episode each year, that he posts on all of the JCast Network podcast channels, in December. In that episode, he talks about the important work of the Network, and the need for funding to keep it going.
Well, this time, Darone has a different reason for taking your time and asking for pledges, so take a listen to this episode, and consider making a generous gift to support the co...2018-08-1307 minJCast JourneyWalks Of Fame, and Halls of Fame, and Little Lambs Eat IvyIn this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay gets just a little political when he opens by discussing how Donald Trump’s Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was defaced. Don’t worry, this podcast isn’t veering into the political, rather Darone uses that story to discuss how many of this type of thing (Hollywood Walk of Fame, Wikipedia, Podcast Awards, and Hall of Fame) are all honors that the honoree (or their people) need to nominate themselves for and pay for.
As someone uncomfortable with self-promotion and self-nomination, that is why he has nev...2018-07-3008 minJCast JourneyInteraction Vs. TrollingIn this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay talks about what he thinks should be your intent when you put something out on the internet. With over 4,000 podcasts or blog posts on the Network, Darone knows something about posting on the internet, but he feels that the intention of the poster is vital. When JCast posts something we want to interact with our listener or reader, but we want to have constructive conversations, and when the results of the post are just to get people angry, that falls into the world of trolling, which is not what we...2018-07-1607 minJCast JourneyWork-Life Balance and Looking Back…In this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay looks back over seven-years to the second ever episode of JCast Journey, entitled Standing On The Shoulders in which he talked about the podcasters and entrepreneurs that gave him the courage to try to launch this network. He reflects on the different roles some of his mentors live now, vs where they were then, and those things that he does and does not want to emulate from them seven years later.
Once again, we ask that you consider donating to help support our network. Please donate at ht...2018-07-0209 minJCast JourneyRebrandingIn this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay asks the eternal question… “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other word would smell as sweet”, which is to say, why are so many organizations changing their names, again and again, and again? While their are good names and bad names, do you think that JCast Network would have been more successful (or less) with a different name?
We are not about to change our name, but come join us on our Facebook page and share what you would change the name...2018-02-2610 minJCast JourneyYou Get What You Pay For…In this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay thinks about the newest changes in Facebook, and the ways that it will impact JCast Network and other organizations. It is clear that Facebook and the other social networks have been vital to the growth of JCast Network, but you will be surprised by Darone’s take on the issue.
Are you ready to take part in making JCast Network posts more “sticky” to make sure that they show up in your feeds and the feeds of your friends?
Once again, we ask that you consid...2018-02-1207 minJCast JourneyContemplating The EndIn this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay explains some of the reasons that there was no episode of JCast Journey when it was due to weeks ago and contemplates the future of the network.
Is JCast Network important to you? Do you want to be able to continue to enjoy the programming provided by the network? If so, please consider donating to help support our network. Please donate at http://JCastNetwork.org/donate.
2018-01-1510 minJCast JourneyEnd Of Year AppealIt’s that time of year! Each year, at the end of December, JCast Journey host, and JCast Network Executive Director and Producer looks back at the year that was for JCast Network, and asks that, as you consider your end of year philanthropic giving, that you include JCast Network.
Although over the course of this year, we have had nearly 500,000 (yes, 5 zeros) downloads, we still struggle to keep the website going day to day, month to month. So, we ask that you consider supporting the content that we create, and hope to continue to create moving fo...2017-12-1808 minJCast JourneyA Bill From AppleIn this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay does what he usually does on his other episode KVETCH. What is the issue at hand? It is the bill he got for $100 in order for the JCast Network app to remain on the App Store. Why does Apple need to charge for an app that is given to people free? Darone asks. Google only charges $25 once, why does Apple need to charge every year. And, does anyone really even use our app? Please let us know if you think that it is worth it, and if you can… con...2017-12-0407 minJCast JourneyAn Offer You Can’t RefuseIn this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay makes an offer that may sound pompous but is intended as a sincere offer.
With nearly seven years of success at JCast Network, and additional podcasting experience elsewhere before, Darone is an expert in the field and he wants to help other Jewish organizations (or individuals) make their podcasts better.
Darone encourages you to start with an email, and let’s see where it goes. Do you think you could use some help? email Darone “>here
Once again, we ask that you consider dona...2017-10-2308 minJCast JourneyThinking About PatreonIn this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay talks AGAIN about one of his favorite podcasts, The Promised Podcast, but more specifically about their decision to create a Patreon Campaign. This got Darone to think about what such a campaign might look like for JCast Network.
Would you donate on a recurring basis? What would you want the rewards to be? Share your thoughts on our Facebook page, and don’t worry you aren’t committing to anything just by sharing your thoughts.
Once again, we ask that you consider donating to help suppo...2017-09-1109 minJCast JourneyPodcasts On TVIn this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay marvels at the recent announcement that ABC is launching a television show based on the first season of StartUp, the great Gimlet show about the creation of a podcast network. Darone reflects on the changing place in our culture of podcasts, from a niche technology only twelve years ago, to the popularity and star-making possibilities of today. Now who wants to televise the JCast Network offices?
Once again, we ask that you consider donating to help support our network. Please donate at http://JCastNetwork.org/donate.
2017-07-1700 minJCast JourneyEmergency Plea for Financial SupportIn this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay makes a plea for financial support from you our listener. JCast Network is proud that we do soo much with soo little, but after six and a half years, our main computer, the thing that keeps us running has died. Getting a high-powered computer that can support the production of our network is not cheap, and replacing it cost the network more than it can afford.
We don’t want to close down, and thus, although some of you, our listeners, recently made a donation as part of...2017-07-0300 minJCast JourneyFacebook Birthday ChallengeIn this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay talks about all of the birthday notices that he received on Facebook when he celebrated his birthday on June 6th. While it always feels nice to get noticed, his Birthday and all of those comments made him think of putting out a challenge. The challenge, which he made on each birthday post, was to ask that they each make a five dollar (or more) donation to JCast Network on our donation page.
How did the challenge do? Listen to this weeks episode and find out. Also, if...2017-06-1900 minJCast JourneyReflecting On Last Episode…In this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay reflects on his last episode of JCast Journey, responds to the comments he has received in response, explains some of the more confusing aspects, and gives an update on what is different now than was going on then.
One thing that has not changed is that JCast Network really needs your support. Once again, we ask that you consider donating to help support our network. Please donate at http://JCastNetwork.org/donate.
2017-05-2200 minJCast JourneyThe Status and Future of JCast NetworkIn this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay follows up on a lot of questions that he has received since an episode of JCast Journey from a few weeks back. In response, Darone talks a bit about the current status of JCast Network and what he sees and hopes to be the future of the network.
If you want JCast Network to survive, make sure that you support our work. Please donate at http://JCastNetwork.org/donate.
2017-05-0800 minJCast JourneyReaching Out From AfarHappy New Year from JCast Journey and host Darone Ruskay. In this episode Darone discusses the relationships from close and afar that one makes. He discusses this as he wishes a quick healing (and as it happens, a Happy Birthday) to JCast Network podcaster Rabbi Michael Rose Knopf.
In honor of Rabbi Knopf’s birthday and to wish him a quick healing from his accident, please consider subscribing to one of his JCast Network podcasts, Tisch or Shtender… or both!
Once again, we ask that you consider donating to help support our network. Please donate at h...2017-01-0200 minJCast JourneyThe Annual AppealEvery year at about this time, JCast Network Executive Director and Producer takes a moment to reflect on the year that was, and to ask you, our JCast Network listeners to stand up and support the work that we do, the podcasts that we create, and the Jewish Education, information and life that we try to enrich through our work.
As we approach the end of 2016, we ask that you think seriously about what you get from JCast Network, and respond my making a donation at https://jcastnetwork.org/donate. Any size donation will help, but please...2016-12-1906 minJCast JourneyWhat To Do With The Mobile App?In this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay talks about the JCast Network mobile application which is available for IOS and Android, and contemplates whether a podcast network that runs on the shoe-string budget that JCast Network does, should spend it’s money on this type of technology.
What do you think? Do you listen to JCast on our mobile app? Would you miss it if it was gone? Are you able to donate to help make sure that the app continues?
Once again, we ask that you consider donating to help support ou...2016-11-2800 minJCast JourneyOur Listener SurveyIn this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay talks about the JCast Network Listener survey which he recently posted. He talks about the importance of the survey, and asks that if you listen to any JCast Network podcasts, that you please consider taking a few moments to complete the survey telling us a little more about you.
And, once you are in the giving mood, please consider writing a review on iTunes, tell a friend about the great content you are getting from JCast Network, and as usual, consider making a donation to JCast Network a...2016-06-2700 minJCast JourneyThe Television Recap Show…In this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay talks about one of the newest shows on JCast Network Re-Arranged. This show follows the FYI show Arranged, which is about three arranged marriages, including Vicki and Ben, who are a Modern Orthodox couple from New York.
Darone talks about one of his introductions to podcasts, which were recap shows about Lost, and his continued searching for a television show that would fit into the JCast Network.
Do you have other television shows that you watch that would be interesting for a Jewish network like...2016-05-3000 minJCast JourneyMaasim TovimIn this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay introduces a new concept for a new podcast on the JCast Network, Maasim Tovim. Maasim Tovim translates to good things, and the concept of the podcast is to take some time to showcase an organization or project that is doing good work. The podcast when it launches will be a dialogue between the host and someone connected to the organization.
With this in mind, Darone talks about the vision, mission, goals and successes of JCast Network, as he believes that he too is doing good works, and ea...2015-12-1600 minJCast JourneyRevisiting The Issue Of The iTunes CheatsIn this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay revisits the issue from last episode where he tried to “game the system” to make sure that all of the JCast Network shows would show up on the home page of the iTunes Judaism podcast page.
Darone discusses the trouble that he faced when trying to make this happen.
Please consider making a donation to JCast Network by visiting https://jcastnetwork.org/donate.
2015-10-0700 minJCast JourneyiTunes CheatsIn this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay talks about the unfair action of many podcasters to “post-date” their episodes with the result of having only their shows appear (or rather prominently appear) on the Judaism iTunes Podcast page.
Rather then continue to complain to Apple and continue to ask them to only promote shows AFTER their official publication date (which would be easy for them to do I am sure) he has decided to make a statement by putting this episode up in all of the JCast Network feeds with a publication date of Jan...2015-09-2300 minJCast JourneyCar BumpIn this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay explains why there was no episode two weeks ago, and discusses the difficulty in running an entire network all by yourself.
Darone, joins all of JCast Network in wishing you all a Shana Tova, and hopes that you will consider making a donation to JCast Network in honor of the new year.
2015-09-0900 minJCast JourneyFilling Our BucketIn this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay talks about a concept he has learned from his children. The idea of “filling your bucket.” His children have learned that when you do something nice for someone, or say something kind, you are filling the other persons bucket, and when you say something not nice, you are dipping their bucket. Darone thanks all of the supporters who helped to fill the JCast Network bucket by making an end of year donation, and asks that others consider filling our bucket, either by making a donation to JCast Network, or by writ...2015-01-2800 minJCast JourneySilver LiningsIn this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay talks about the disappointment he felt when after over seven hundred days (and seven hundred episodes) there were two weeks where JCast Network did not have episodes of Daily Daf Differently. After being frustrated, he found a small silver lining in the reality in that listeners reached out to ask what had happened and that opened up a dialogue with JCast listeners.
Once again, we ask that you consider donating to help support our network. Please donate at http://JCastNetwork.org/donate.
2014-12-3100 minJCast JourneyPlease SupportIn this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay thanks all of you who contributed in response to his previous podcast asking for support, and so as we celebrate the final day of Chanukah, and prepare for the New Year, we ask you one more time to consider making a tax-deductible donation to help support JCast Network. Only through your support can we continue to continue our fabulous podcasts and create new and exciting podcasts in the year ahead.
We have a lot of ideas for new shows in the coming year, but we can only...2014-12-2400 minJCast JourneySponsorshipsIn this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay invites you to think about sponsoring a JCast Network podcast. Do you have something to sell, a service or a product? Do you know someone that does? Why not place an ad in a JCast Network podcast? After listening to the Startup podcast, Darone realizes that there is no reason that someone wouldn’t be interested in sponsoring one of the many JCast Network podcasts.
If you are interested, or know someone who might be, please have them eMail Darone to discuss further.
Once again, we...2014-12-1700 minJCast Journey#Giving TuesdayIn this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay takes over all of the streams on JCast Network to ask you for support. Darone is very proud of the many successes that we have had on JCast Network, but doing this project requires financial support. Over the last three years we have boot-strapped this project, but in order to continue, we need your support. So, if you are a daily listener, an ocassional listener, an in frequent listener, or just a believer in the idea that podcasts and blogs can educate, inform, and entertain, please consider making a...2014-12-0300 minJCast JourneyIntroducing “A Taste of Romemu”In this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay introduces you to “A Taste of Romemu” the newest podcast to join the JCast Network. Darone and Rabbi David Ingber have been in conversations for years about romemu and JCast Network working together, so it is especially exciting that this announcement has finally been made.
To learn more about A Taste of Romemu, please visit https://jcastnetwork.org/romemu. For more information about Romemu, please visit Romemu.org.
Once again, we ask that you consider donating to help support our network. Please donate at http://JCast...2014-02-0300 minJCast JourneyNine Days Till The New YearIn this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay talks about the realization that 2013 is only days from conclusion, and talks about the decisions that he and Stephanie think through as they make their end of year donations. He discusses the introduction of tzedakah into the lives of his three year old children, and finally asks you, the JCast listener to consider including JCast Network in your end of year donations. Please donate at http://JCastNetwork.org/donate.
2013-12-2300 minJCast JourneyI Get By With A Little Help…In this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay thinks about his friend Joel Gershon who is creating a new documentary about a circus school in Cambodia, and is attempting to fund this film 2013-11-2500 minJCast JourneyHigh Holidays… Low OutputIn this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay talks about how the Jewish holidays slowed down the production of new episodes on the network, and asks you, the listener to let us know what new shows you would like to see in the year ahead. What topics, or teachers, or areas of focus would you like JCast Network to include? Please let us know, as JCast Network has been created for you, and we want to be responsive to your needs.
Once again, we ask that you consider donating to help support our network. Please...2013-09-3000 minJCast JourneyFull TimeIn this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay talks about his decision to leave his full time (or 80% time) job to work full-time on JCast Network. While Darone has been working on JCast Network in his free time for the past thirteen months, he realized that in order to really succeed in this passion project, he would need dedicate all of his time and energy towards the project.
In order to succeed in this, Darone asks that if you enjoy the JCast Network programming, that you join the “Journey” by donating to help support our work...2013-08-1900 minJCast JourneyPardon The Interruption
Please pardon the interruption…
As we near the end of the fiscal year, we are adding this podcast episode to each of the nearly twenty JCast Network shows to invite you, our listeners, to help support the work of JCast Network.
Please listen to this podcast, and if you enjoy the many podcasts, blogs, and mobile apps that JCast Network provides, we hope that you will consider making a donation.
Please visit http://JCastNetwork.org/donate to make a credit card donation, and to find out more about other ways to giv...2012-12-0700 minJCast JourneyYou Can Give BackIn this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay aknowledges the coming end of the year, and with it the onslaught of requests by organizations for end-of-year gifts to help support their work.
Instead of a solicitation letter, this episode is a solictation podcast. In which Darone indicates all of the ways that you can “give” to JCast Network
Donate money at http://JCastNetwork.org/donate
Shop on Amazon using the special JCast Network URL http://JCastNetwork.org/amazon
Like us on Facebook at http://fb.com/JCastNetwork
Review your favorite JCast Network podcast on iTun...2012-12-0300 minJCast JourneyIntroducing JCast Network Apps for Android and iOSIn this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay is excited to announce the release of the JCast Network mobile app for iOS and Android (with an option for Windows Phone on the way.
To download the iOS app, please visit http://JCastNetwork.org/ios, for the android version, pleaes visit http://JCastNetwork.org/android.
The opening and closing music in this weeks episode is Learning To Fly by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
2012-11-1900 minJCast JourneyNine to FiveIn this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay talks about the decision he made to go back to work “nine to five” while still working on JCast Network. He discusses the reasons that influenced the decision, and the wonderful organization where he found work, RAVSAK.
Once again, Darone invites you the JCast Network listener to consider making a donation at JCastNetwork.org/Donate. Your tax-deductible donation will help to make sure that JCast Network can continue to provide high-quality, diverse content.
The opening and closing music in this weeks episode is Nine To Five...2012-10-0800 minJCast JourneyFeeling DownIn this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay talks about the dissapointment he has felt when all of the organizations that are known to fund New Jewish Entrepreneurial projects have rejected the proposals that JCast Network has submitted.
Once again, Darone invites you the JCast Network listener to consider making a donation at JCastNetwork.org/Donate. Your tax-deductible donation will help to make sure that JCast Network can continue to provide high-quality, diverse content.
The opening and closing music in this weeks episode is Not Ready To Make Nice by Dixie Chicks.
2012-09-2400 minJCast JourneyOn A Bus
In this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay talks about the wild experience that he had when a virtual stranger commented to him that they have been listening to this podcast, JCast Journey. He talks about how meaningful it was for him to hear from others that they appreciate the work that he and the whole JCast Network family of podcasters and bloggers are doing, and he invites you, the listener, to be in touch and make this a two way communication vehicle.
Once again, Darone invites you the JCast Network listener to...2012-08-2700 minJCast JourneySummertime…In this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay talks about the complexities of taking vacation as a parent of twin boys under the age of two, and when he is solely responsible for the production of tens of podcasts a week.
Once again, Darone invites you the JCast Network listener to consider making a donation at JCastNetwork.org/Donate. Your tax-deductible donation will help to make sure that JCast Network can continue to provide high-quality, diverse content.
The opening and closing music in this weeks episode is Summertime by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis A...2012-08-1300 minJCast JourneyThe Power Of New MediaIn this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay talks about an experience earlier in his career when he had to make a difficult decision, and how he made it WRONG. He tells this story in thinking about the complex goings on at Camp Ramah, Canada, and the story of Solomon.
Once again, Darone invites you the JCast Network listener to consider making a donation at JCastNetwork.org/Donate. Your tax-deductible donation will help to make sure that JCast Network can continue to provide high-quality, diverse content.
The opening and closing music in this w...2012-07-3000 minJCast JourneyI Was Soo NaiveIn this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay talks about how naive he was fourteen months ago when he began JCast Network. At the time he thought that finding money would be simple, as he had an idea that everyone thought made sense, and he had the passion and know-how to make it a reality. In this episode he talks about how it takes much more then passion to make a project succeed.
Once again, Darone invites you the JCast Network listener to consider making a donation at JCastNetwork.org/Donate. Your tax-deductible donation will...2012-07-1600 minJCast JourneyHow-To
In this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay talks about the ways to listen to JCast Network podcasts on your computer, on IOS devices, and Android phones. These simple instructions will help you to enjoy the JCast Network shows.
One of the apps that Darone mentioned is DownCast, a fabulous app that allows for listening on IOS. While the app is totally worth it at $1.99, ten listeners have the opportunity to get a free copy. All you have to do is write an iTunes review for ANY of our over fifteen JCast Network shows...2012-06-0400 minJCast JourneyMission CriticalIn the twenty eighth episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay talks about some work that he has been doing lately on a number of grant proposals for JCast Network, and something that he realized while in the midst of completing the application.
While working on the application, Darone realized that what he had been calling the projects “mission” is actually their “activities”, and finally Darone realized what the true mission of JCast Network is.
Darone asks the listener, what do you call your “activity statement” if not your mission? Please share your thoughts.
The op...2012-04-2300 minJCast JourneyEpisode Twenty Seven: Year In ReviewIn the twenty seventh episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay acknowledges that JCast Network is now nearly a year old, and thus takes a little time to look back at the year that has passed. He considers what his expectations were a year ago, what he has learned over the past year and what he hopes for the future.
As this weeks homework, Darone pleads with you, his audience to visit JCastNetwork.org/iTunes to write a review on any and all of the JCast Network shows that you listen to and enjoy. In addition t...2012-04-0924 minJCast JourneyEpisode Twenty-Three: SmorgasbordIn this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay talks about his experience recently at a lecture and a conversation he had afterwards.
While sitting at the lecture he wondered where a lecture like that one, could fit into JCast Network. And then afterwards, he spoke with someone who wanted to blog on JCast Network, but didn’t feel like he could take on a solo blog, but would prefer a group blog.
After thinking about both experiences, Darone decided it was time to launch “Smorgasbord”. Smorgasbord will be a podcast of “one-offs” interesting lectures...2012-02-1300 minSmorgasbordIntroducing SmorgasbordThis episode of The JCast Journey, also serves as the first episode of Smorgasbord. In this episode, host Darone Ruskay talks about his experience recently at a lecture and a conversation he had afterwards.
While sitting at the lecture he wondered where a lecture like that one, could fit into JCast Network. And then afterwards, he spoke with someone who wanted to blog on JCast Network, but didn’t feel like he could take on a solo blog, but would prefer a group blog.
After thinking about both experiences, Darone decided it was time to la...2012-02-1311 minJCast JourneyEpisode Twenty-Two: It All Takes TimeIn the twenty-second episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay talks about the reality of working with people who have can’t make JCast Network their primary priority, and the learning that he has done about learning to take it easy, and “go with the flow.” Anyone who knows Darone even just a little bit knows how difficult this is for him to do.
As this weeks homework, Darone pleads with you, his audience to visit JCastNetwork.org/iTunes to write a review on any and all of the JCast Network shows that you listen to and enj...2012-01-3000 minJCast JourneyEpisode Twenty-One: I Get Lonely SometimesIn the twenty-first episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay talks about where he has been for the past few weeks, and why there has been no new show) as well as some of the intraspection that he did during the holiday season.
In a frank monologue, Darone talks about how difficult it is to be doing this project all by himself, even though he knows that JCast Network is impacting so many people.
At the conclusion of this episode, Darone thanks all of the end-of-year tax-deductible donations that were received to help support...2012-01-1600 minJCast JourneyEpisode Twenty: Give A Little Bit
In the twentieth episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay talks numbers… He talks about many of the accomplishments that JCast Network has had in the past few months, he also talks about the need for the support of you, our listeners, our visitors, our viewers…
JCast Network is a labor of love, but in order to keep the lights on, we still need your financial support. We ask that you consider visiting http://JCastNetwork.org/donate and make a donation in honor of our many accomplishments.
All gifts are tax deductible throu...2011-12-1900 minJCast JourneyEpisode Eighteen: The Next Food Network Star (or Next JCast Network Star)In the Eighteenth episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay talks about the question of what is a podcasts “point of view” and how to make sure that all of his hosts have their own distinct points of view.
Darone discusses the question of how to respond to people who approach him and want to podcast on the JCast Network. His commitment to quality on the network makes it difficult to decide who should or should not be podcasting on the network.
The opening and closing music in this weeks episode is A Watcher’s Poin...2011-11-2100 minJCast JourneyEpisode Seventeen: Dinner with Friends
In the Seventeenth episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay shares a conversation he had with a Rabbi who has a blog on a blogging platform other then JCast Network.
Darone discusses the benefits of being on a network rather then amidst the hidden blogs of a standing blogging platform, his changing thoughts about WHO should be blogging (and podcasting) with JCast Network, and what the benefits for both the blogger and the Network are in working together.
The opening and closing music in this weeks episode is Dinner with Friends by...2011-11-0700 minJCast JourneyEpisode Sixteen: A Day In The Life
In the Sixteenth episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay gives a blow-by-blow explanation of how he spends his day as he works on JCast Network. He talks about how much time he spends on the different facets of this project and how his long solitary days have helped to make JCast Network into this amazing growing network of high-quality, diverse on-line Jewish content.
In addition, Darone has been nominated as a Jewish Community Hero, and he needs your vote to become a semi-finalist. The winner’s organization (JCast Network) will receive a sizable gr...2011-10-2300 minJCast JourneyEpisode Fifteen: Thank you Steve
In the Fifteenth episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay talks about the huge week that has just passed in the Tech World. The announcement of the iPhone 4S as well as the death of Apple Co-Founder, Charman of the Board and Former CEO, Steve Jobs.
Darone discusses the way that Apple products, including the iPod, Macintosh and most importantly the iTunes Music store, made way for his new project JCast Network, and the gratitude that Darone feels for these innovations.
This week’s opening and closing was the copy from Apple’s Thi...2011-10-0900 minJCast JourneyEpisode Fourteen: UpdateIn the Fourteenth episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay talks about all of the exciting new happenings on JCast Network. Darone talks about going from one show to six, no blogs to three, and gives a little synopsis about all of the excitement at JCast Network.
We hope that you will visit JCastNetwork.org to learn more about all of our shows, and subscribe to those that you find exciting.
In addition, Darone has learned that he has been nominated as a Jewish Community Hero, and he needs your vote to be considered. Th...2011-09-2500 minJCast JourneyEpisode Eleven: How Long?In the Eleventh episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay talks about his own Obsessive Compulisive Disorder and his personal need to be able to finish the podcasts he begins. He then debates the question of how long The JCast Journey podcast should be as well as the length of the future podcasts on JCast Network.
During the discussion in this episode, Darone discussed a number of podcasts that he considered in debating this question of how long a podcast should be. The podcasts he mentioned included:
The Daily Giz Wiz
The Adam Carolla Show
V...2011-08-1400 minJCast JourneyEpisode Eight: FlexibilityIn the eighth episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay talks about his need to be flexible as he continues to explore and refine what JCast Network will be.
While Darone initially conceived JCast Network to be an audio podcast network, he has been slowly convinced to think more broadly, now including video podcasts as well, and now blogs.
Based on this decision to include blogs in addition to the podcat content, Darone asks you, his listeners to let him know what blogs you read that might be appropriate, if you are a blogger...2011-07-1700 minJCast JourneyEpisode Seven: LanguageIn the seventh episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay talks about choosing JCast Network as the name of this organization. Darone also discusses the technical terms of Podcasts, and what he means when he uses such words.
From there, Darone explores the ways in which JCast Network hopes to be able to evolve and change as the technology of dissemination of audio (and video) programming changes. He expressed that he hopes that he will remember to focus on the content that JCast Network creates, and not on the mode of transmission.
At the conc...2011-07-1000 minJCast JourneyEpisode Six: Finding Our VoiceIn the sixth episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay talks about finding his own “Radio Voice” as well as trying to think about what the “voice” of JCast Network should be.
Darone discusses the complicated issue of trying to makes sure that the JCast Network is as diverse as the Jewish community in which we live, and not just the microcosym of the world in which he individually lives.
At the conclusion of this weeks podcast, Darone asked you for your input on:
How the voice of JCast Network should get formed?
How do w...2011-06-2600 minJCast JourneyEpisode Four: Creating an On-Line PresenceIn this fourth episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay shares another chapter of the creation of JCast Network. This week, Darone focuses on the actual on-line components of JCast Network, our website, our facebook page, our iTunes page and our Twitter page
At the end of this episode, Darone asked for your opinion of our new logo (the one on the top of the page, not the JCast Journey logo on the left.) What do you think? Please comment and let us know.
In this weeks episode, Darone mentioned a number of websites tha...2011-06-1300 minJCast JourneyEpisode Three: NetworkingIn this third episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay tells the next chapter in the creation of JCast Network. Darone focuses in this episode on the process of Networking.
He discusses the five reasons that he is networking with people.
•Getting affirmation that the idea has merit;•Getting advice from people with experience;•Finding hosts and partners to supply JCast Network content;•Getting ideas and leads on hor to fund JCast Network;•Getting ideas of other people to talk to.
Join us each week as Darone continues to explore t...2011-06-0600 minJCast JourneyEpisode One: Breshit/In the BeginningIn this inaugural podcast of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay tells chapter one in the story of the creation of JCast Network. He tells of losing his job and thinking about what it was that he was passionate about. Darone talks about his previous experiences in the Jewish communal world, and the ways in which his use of technology made for a much larger impact then he would have imagined, and how those experiences were part of the genesis of JCast Network.
Join us each week as Darone continues to explore the process of putting together a...2011-05-1900 min