A new podcast episode with an interview with Simon McConway about Blackpool

[Eivind Mork]

The second episode of The Humming Projector Podcast has been released. This time I talk to Simon McConway about the Blackpool convention. Simon is one of the organizers, and we discuss the convention’s long history (it is in fact older than I am), its the future and why you should go there if you have the chance! Even if you live too far away to go, many of the subjects will apply to conventions elsewhere. Go to our website to listen to the episode (no software needed) or learn how to subscribe with a podcast player!

https://hummingprojector.com/

[Rob Young]

Another great podcast Eivind and assurance that Blackpool is in safe hands with enthusiastic people like Simon running things.

[Mark Williams]

Elvind,

Do you fancy doing a podcast with myself and John Clancy to help promote the next BFCC in April?

[Steve Lee]

Hi Elvind,
Thankyou for another interesting podcast. Can I ask you what is the song title to your intro music, as this is driving me mad. I know this tune but I can't think for life of me what the title is. I would be very grateful to know.
Steve.

[Joe Caruso]

Cheers to Simon and you...Shorty

[Paul Adsett]

Just a great podcast Eivind - well done indeed to you and Simon. Blackpool is on my bucket list!

[Eivind Mork]

Thanks everybody!

Mark: I will send you a message!

Steve: It is Glad Rag Doll by the Original Havana Band. Here is the complete track:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-e80RPLr00
It is now in the public domain, and I thought it was a cool tune. I wondered when that question would pop up :-) The Ubuntu Podcast that ran for 14 years or so had a different tune from the same band, and I always liked that and I got in a good mood just by hearing it.

Paul: Maybe we will see each other there one day?

[Steve Lee]

Hi Eivind,
Thank you, of course it is. When I was a child my grandparents had a Steinway grand pianola piano, and this was one of the piano rolls they had.
I have just found on youtube the exactly the same piano roll being played, and it has brought a tear to my eye hearing it again just as I remember it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdJV8akvBVU
Thank you.
Steve

[Eivind Mork]

Thanks for sharing your childhood memory of this song. I really enjoyed watching that video in the context of your story!

[Melvin England]

Imagine the scenario I was in a few days ago......


2700 miles away from home, flaked out on a sun lounger around a swimming pool in a beautiful holiday resort on one of the islands of Cape Verde just off the West African coast. Sun shining. Temperature a comfortable mid 20's, Factor 50 all over my body, Pina Colada in one hand, mobile phone in the other, connected to the web, headphones on, listening to my favourite subject.................... Eivind and Simon talking about super 8, Blackpool, and the convention !

Life just doesn't get any better than this !!!

[Eivind Mork]

Thanks a lot for the very kind feedback, Melvin! That made my day! Looking forward to seeing you and the others again in November!