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Show HN: Micro Podcasting Made Easy

17 points by Mattasher 7y ago

Mattasher 7y ago
A few more details: The microcast channel of ykyz lets you record episodes of up to 90 seconds long, and automatically generates an iTunes compatible RSS feed from those episodes. Only episodes posted to the special microcast channel (https://ykyz.com/c/microcast/ https://ykyz.com/c/microcast/) are syndicated. Note you need to post a short introductory “Bleat” to c/intros before you can record microcast episodes.
iloveeveryone 7y ago
I Look Forward to Listening to ykyz.com
AstrocastbyDiz 7y ago
ykyz is such a fun site, too!
Terio9 7y ago
I have been using this platform for like a week and I really enjoy it. I think it's really nice place to learn about new topics and meet new people. I highly recommend it to everyone :)
thatbeard 7y ago
I really enjoy coming up with micro podcasts and recording, very simple and intuitive interface!
kaylalevans00 7y ago
I've been on ykyz.com since October, and it really became my go-to site almost immediately. I know that sounds like a Hallmark card, but it's real people really talking... and the chance to have my own micro podcast has helped me use my actual voice to continue my work of helping people.
miaspeaksup 7y ago
I've been on YKYZ for about 3 weeks now and it's been amazing! I love listening to others' microcasts and learning so much in such little time. The people behind YKYZ have also never failed to guide us and support the community. Definitely recommend those interested in making a microcast to join YKYZ. You don't only get to make friends but you get to talk about the things you love.
BrkenDwnStrShip 7y ago
I use ykyz for my microcast and so far it’s been a blast. The folks there have all been cool and helpful, and it’s a good platform.
Addie-Caldwell 7y ago
YKYZ has given me a new reason to look forward to getting up in the morning. It truly is a unique platform that makes it easy to connect with people on a more personal level, as well as learn something interesting about a topic you might not know about. It's like those days in school where you'd have each student get to teach the class about something they're knowledgeable about. It makes podcasting fun and personal and I have only good things to say about it!
justjenagain 7y ago
I have learned so much at ykyz in the short amount of time I've been involved. Can't wait to contribute more!
matt_will_ 7y ago
Great new platform!
AriseandThrive 7y ago
I love being part of the YKYZ community! Everyone is so friendly and offer interesting insights on the particular topics they share. The content I usually educate myself on is a really niche market so to be able to be on YKYZ and hear stories on just about anything really opens up my perspective on things! It's also such an easy, fun platform to work with. I would definitely recommend YKYZ to anyone (:
SophiaSnippets 7y ago
It's pretty fun, and I like the interactive aspect as well.
kimseokjin 7y ago
It is so interactive and everyone is so friendly! I have learned so much and got so much useful advice. def recommend
asiphe 7y ago
I'm new to podcasting so i'm enjoying the site and the concept of micro casts. each post is less than 2 minutes long so it doesn't get boring.
catgurujoanie 7y ago
Love the community on this site, very interactive and supportive. I recommend joining and expressing yourself through a micro cast about whatever interests you!
athriren 7y ago
While some of the comments here may be legitimate, the very similar phrasing used in every other comment (excepting mine) expressing their love of the platform is tripping my spam sensors.
- Addie-Caldwell 7y ago
  I recognize some/most of the usernames, so I can assure you they're likely 99.9% real.
  - enonevets 7y ago
    Seems like a huge influx of new users commenting...
    - kaylalevans00 7y ago
      Well, we are being introduced to this, so we are all trying to get on here and feel it out. I apologize if this appears to be fishy, but I assure you it's genuine. Most of us are newbies to this site, so just give us time to dig around...and then we won't sound like bots.
mgenny 7y ago
Love the community! Super nice people and promotes interactive conversations.YKYZ has given me the motivation to do what I love and go out of my comfort zone.
staplezz 7y ago
It's a really good site still in development but quickly growing and with a great community of passionate people. I love it <3
mediocrebunny 7y ago
Loving the process so far. Can't wait to see the next stage of progress for this fun platform!
dang 7y ago
Please don't ask friends or fans to upvote your posts, and especially please not to post booster comments in the threads. This is against HN's rules (see https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html and https://news.ycombinator.com/newsfaq.html https://news.ycombinator.com/newsfaq.html), and we ban accounts and sites that do it. Also, HN users are really good at detecting this, and then they will flag your posts and complain to us and use unkind words like 'spam'.
doctorirish 7y ago
This is a great website and I have found it incredibly informative. There is a great supportive community on there and we are all interacting with each other and voicing our opinions. I haven't had a single unpleasant experience on there. It seems people are much more polite in comments when they have to use their voice. There's such a good variety of topics on there from Gamer News to Health and Wellness to Cat Facts and Mystery Stories. The platform is easy and accessible and it is so simple to upload a microcast and start a series. I definitely see it as the future for microcasting.
lynlyn9 7y ago
Really happy I found the website, it's a great way to communicate and it's really fun.
skincerelyclare 7y ago
I enjoy using the ykyz site to share my thoughts. It's a friendly community and easy-to-use platform.

17 points by Mattasher 7y ago

A few more details: The microcast channel of ykyz lets you record episodes of up to 90 seconds long, and automatically generates an iTunes compatible RSS feed from those episodes. Only episodes posted to the special microcast channel (https://ykyz.com/c/microcast/ https://ykyz.com/c/microcast/) are syndicated. Note you need to post a short introductory “Bleat” to c/intros before you can record microcast episodes.

iloveeveryone 7y ago

I Look Forward to Listening to ykyz.com

AstrocastbyDiz 7y ago

ykyz is such a fun site, too!

Terio9 7y ago

I have been using this platform for like a week and I really enjoy it. I think it's really nice place to learn about new topics and meet new people. I highly recommend it to everyone :)

thatbeard 7y ago

I really enjoy coming up with micro podcasts and recording, very simple and intuitive interface!

kaylalevans00 7y ago

I've been on ykyz.com since October, and it really became my go-to site almost immediately. I know that sounds like a Hallmark card, but it's real people really talking... and the chance to have my own micro podcast has helped me use my actual voice to continue my work of helping people.

miaspeaksup 7y ago

I've been on YKYZ for about 3 weeks now and it's been amazing! I love listening to others' microcasts and learning so much in such little time. The people behind YKYZ have also never failed to guide us and support the community. Definitely recommend those interested in making a microcast to join YKYZ. You don't only get to make friends but you get to talk about the things you love.

BrkenDwnStrShip 7y ago

I use ykyz for my microcast and so far it’s been a blast. The folks there have all been cool and helpful, and it’s a good platform.

Addie-Caldwell 7y ago

YKYZ has given me a new reason to look forward to getting up in the morning. It truly is a unique platform that makes it easy to connect with people on a more personal level, as well as learn something interesting about a topic you might not know about. It's like those days in school where you'd have each student get to teach the class about something they're knowledgeable about. It makes podcasting fun and personal and I have only good things to say about it!

justjenagain 7y ago

I have learned so much at ykyz in the short amount of time I've been involved. Can't wait to contribute more!

matt_will_ 7y ago

Great new platform!

AriseandThrive 7y ago

I love being part of the YKYZ community! Everyone is so friendly and offer interesting insights on the particular topics they share. The content I usually educate myself on is a really niche market so to be able to be on YKYZ and hear stories on just about anything really opens up my perspective on things! It's also such an easy, fun platform to work with. I would definitely recommend YKYZ to anyone (:

SophiaSnippets 7y ago

It's pretty fun, and I like the interactive aspect as well.

kimseokjin 7y ago

It is so interactive and everyone is so friendly! I have learned so much and got so much useful advice. def recommend

asiphe 7y ago

I'm new to podcasting so i'm enjoying the site and the concept of micro casts. each post is less than 2 minutes long so it doesn't get boring.

catgurujoanie 7y ago

Love the community on this site, very interactive and supportive. I recommend joining and expressing yourself through a micro cast about whatever interests you!

athriren 7y ago

While some of the comments here may be legitimate, the very similar phrasing used in every other comment (excepting mine) expressing their love of the platform is tripping my spam sensors.

Addie-Caldwell 7y ago
I recognize some/most of the usernames, so I can assure you they're likely 99.9% real.
- enonevets 7y ago
  Seems like a huge influx of new users commenting...
  - kaylalevans00 7y ago
    Well, we are being introduced to this, so we are all trying to get on here and feel it out. I apologize if this appears to be fishy, but I assure you it's genuine. Most of us are newbies to this site, so just give us time to dig around...and then we won't sound like bots.

mgenny 7y ago

Love the community! Super nice people and promotes interactive conversations.YKYZ has given me the motivation to do what I love and go out of my comfort zone.

staplezz 7y ago

It's a really good site still in development but quickly growing and with a great community of passionate people. I love it <3

mediocrebunny 7y ago

Loving the process so far. Can't wait to see the next stage of progress for this fun platform!

dang 7y ago

Please don't ask friends or fans to upvote your posts, and especially please not to post booster comments in the threads. This is against HN's rules (see https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html and https://news.ycombinator.com/newsfaq.html https://news.ycombinator.com/newsfaq.html), and we ban accounts and sites that do it. Also, HN users are really good at detecting this, and then they will flag your posts and complain to us and use unkind words like 'spam'.

doctorirish 7y ago

This is a great website and I have found it incredibly informative. There is a great supportive community on there and we are all interacting with each other and voicing our opinions. I haven't had a single unpleasant experience on there. It seems people are much more polite in comments when they have to use their voice. There's such a good variety of topics on there from Gamer News to Health and Wellness to Cat Facts and Mystery Stories. The platform is easy and accessible and it is so simple to upload a microcast and start a series. I definitely see it as the future for microcasting.

lynlyn9 7y ago

Really happy I found the website, it's a great way to communicate and it's really fun.

skincerelyclare 7y ago

I enjoy using the ykyz site to share my thoughts. It's a friendly community and easy-to-use platform.