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Back in the Fall of 2005, I spearheaded the podcasting community in the production of A Podcast Christmas Carol.  It was the first and arguable last time this new media community came together.  Sure, it is a bit cheesy but the message was strong.  We DID change the world!

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A new twist on a classic!. Coming together in this time of holiday cheer, podcasters from literally all over the globe have teamed up to bring you “A Podcast Christmas Carol.” The idea germinated within the message boards of the Podcast Pickle – “The world’s first podcast and vidcast community.”

Chris Doelle (aka C-Dogg), jumped on the idea and volunteered to produce a script by the weekend. As the project continued to gain momentum, Chris saw that it would require much more than a simple effort and with help from Gary Leland recruited a writing staff, editing team, casting etc., Doelle added the title of Producer/Director to his duties, and continued to press forward.

Volunteers continued to roll in at the Podcast Pickle (which was over 100 posts deep in roughly 24 hours).  In the end, a host of talented participants added their gifts to this classic:

  • Producer/Director – Chris Doelle
  • Associate Producers – Phil (Bitjobs for the Masses), Shelly Brisbin, and Christiana Ellis
  • Script adaptation – Ed Roberts, Shelly Brisbin, Christiana Ellis and Chris Doelle
  • Editing – Chad (PodcastRant.com)
  • Score – Tom Shad (Wheelbarrow)
  • Cover Art – Chris Doelle

CAST (In order of appearance)

  • Introduction – Gary Leland
  • Narrator – Scott Fletcher
  • Caroler 1 – Nate
  • Caroler 2 – Di
  • Ebenezer Scrooge – David Lawrence
  • Dog Walker (and dog) – Daryl & Kuma
  • Fred – Ed Roberts
  • Volunteer 1 – Chad Barnard
  • Volunteer 2 – Christiana Ellis
  • Bob Cratchit – Adam Raimer
  • Jacob Marley – Adam Curry
  • Radio Commercial – Clinton Alvord
  • Ghost of Radio Past – Laurence Simon
  • Scrooge@15 – David Lawrence
  • Fran – Shelly Brisbin
  • Fezziwig – Kurt Copeland
  • Scrooge@32 – David Lawrence
  • Ghost of Radio Present – Leo Laporte
  • Driver – Zaldor
  • Shopper – Chad Barnard
  • Tiny Tim – Sam
  • Listener 1 – Len
  • Listener 2 – Knorah
  • Scrooge’s Niece (Sarah) – Melinda Mason
  • Mrs. Cratchit – Juliann
  • Joe – Keeme
  • Customer 1 – Soccergirl
  • Customer 2 – Ferg
  • Customer 3 – Gene Fitzpatrick
  • Cratchit Child 1 – Trent Zaldor
  • Cratchit Child 2 – The Bean
  • Cratchit Child 3 – El Nacho
  • Boy – The Bean
  • Closing – Chris Doelle

Songs

  • Upside Down – Bob Gentry
  • Give Me a Second Chance for Christmas – Candy Butchers
  • There She Goes – Brother Love
  • Push – Brother Love
  • If Every Day Were Christmas – Podsafe for Peace