December 11th, 2009

We Need Podcasters!

Hey, all 365 Days of Astronomy fans! By now you have probably heard the tremendous news that our humble little podcast is going to continue in 2010. But the success of '365 Days' hinges on having community-generated podcasts for every day of the year, and so far the signups for the early part of 2010 is sparse, to put it mildly. While we have close to 3 months worth of signups so far throughout the year (and a big thank you to everyone who has signed up so far!), for January, we only have six days filled. We know January is quickly approaching, so some of you might be intimidated by a looming deadline. But, on the other hand, if a looming deadline is what gets you motivated -- here's your chance!

And here's your chance to have your voice heard by upwards of 10,000 people! Join in and share your experiences, expertise and interests in astronomy and space exploration! You don't have to be a podcast pro (we provide you with all the info you need on how to podcast), but just have a passion and/or interest in astronomy or space. 365 Days of Astronomy is -- as far as we know -- the only podcast on the planet that is completely community generated, as we need YOU for it to continue to be a success!

Signing up is easy: Click on the blue "Join In" tab at the top of the page or simply send an email to us and request the date you would like. Check out the calendar for days that are available in 2010. If you need ideas, we also have a calendar of astronomy-related events throughout the year.

We also need sponsors for the podcast to continue, so if you are interested in sponsoring an episode or ten, (and again, having your dedication, or info about your product or service heard by nearly 10,000 people) email us or click on the "Donate" link on the lower left side of the page. You can help sponsor the podcast for $30/podcast for a message at the beginning of the show or $100/week for a message at the end of the show. This helps pay for bandwidth, and the editing and posting of the podcasts to this site, and helps make the podcasts available for download.

So please, help us continue the excitement of the International Year of Astronomy into next year and hopefully years beyond by taking part in the 365 Days of Astronomy podcast!

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July 26th, 2009

Daily sponsorships are full

The daily "on air" sponsorships that begin each episode are full until the end of the year! That is great news and many thanks to the many sponsors who have supported the podcast.

You can still help! The $25/day sponsorships do not get all the bills paid. If your pockets are a bit deeper, you can get your name added to the after-episode on-air thank you's that are on every episode. These sponsorships are $300 per month.

Remember, every dollar we collect goes to paying the production expenses of the podcast. We have benefited from thousands of hours volunteerism and thousands of dollars of services, all of it so you can listen to this podcast.

Email info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org if you want to help out.

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November 23rd, 2008

January Podcasters Needed!

OK, folks, time to call in some favors. As we mentioned, we have a lot of the year covered in terms of user-submitted podcasts but people have been tending to sign up later in the year. We need people to be brave and help us out on the front end.

The open dates in January are:

9
10
13
18
21
23
29
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So we need eight (8) people to save the day and volunteer to contribute on these days.

Bloggers, send out the word please. If you haven't signed up yet, please join in now!

Thanks!

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