Communication platforms for audience updates
Ali and Macara discussed which platforms to maintain for audience communication.
- Details
- Ali: Expressed concern about completely removing the WhatsApp community since not everyone checks their email frequently
- Macara: Agreed about keeping WhatsApp but suggested they could discontinue the Messenger group due to zero engagement
- Ali: Confirmed they should keep posting links to updates in WhatsApp to ensure people don’t miss information
- Macara: Liked Ali’s phrase about “where the eyeballs are” for determining which platforms to maintain
- Conclusion
- They will keep the WhatsApp groups for both shows
- They will discontinue the Messenger group
- They will maintain the Books Panel group as well
Discord platform discussion
The hosts discussed Discord as a growing platform.
- Details
- Ali: Noted that Discord is becoming more popular in general
- Macara: Mentioned that Discord had accessibility issues after a recent update but they’ve since been fixed
- Ali: Suggested they reinstall Discord on their phones and do extensive testing together
- Macara: Confirmed Discord is now “pretty accessible” despite requiring more scrolling
- Conclusion
- They will keep their Discord groups but not enforce people to use them
- They plan to provide updates on Discord for those who prefer that platform
- They will explore Discord further in future tutorials
Steven Scott’s comments about Mac
Ali wanted to discuss Steven Scott’s recent comments about Mac and VoiceOver.
- Details
- Ali: Felt that Steven’s comparison between JAWS on Windows and VoiceOver on Mac wasn’t entirely accurate
- Ali: Mentioned that Steven had previously said Apple should “start over” with VoiceOver on Mac
- Macara: Asked for clarification on Ali’s perspective about comparing the platforms
- Ali: Explained that comparing the two systems directly doesn’t help with learning either one properly
- Conclusion
- They disagreed with Steven’s direct comparison approach between JAWS and VoiceOver
- They acknowledged that each platform has a completely different way of doing things
AMI network discussion
Ali shared thoughts about AMI (Accessible Media Inc.) and its future.
- Details
- Ali: Mentioned that Steven Scott’s show “Double Tap” has changed over the years due to network changes
- Ali: Expressed concern about AMI’s future due to potential license renewal issues with the CRTC
- Ali: Noted that AMI has reverted to being primarily a reading service with fewer outside contributors
- Macara: Asked clarifying questions about the licensing situation
- Conclusion
- Ali doesn’t see a bright future for AMI as a company
- The hosts acknowledged that network changes have impacted shows like Double Tap
Show and network rebranding
The hosts discussed upcoming changes to their show names and network.
- Details
- Macara: Confirmed that “Ali and Macara’s Books” will become “The Ali and Macara Show” to allow for broader content
- Ali: Added that “Broadcast Map” will become “The Ali Moosa Show” to clarify it’s not just about broadcasting
- Macara: Mentioned the Moosa Slobodian Network hub site is now live
- Ali: Noted they will need new podcast feeds due to the URL changes
- Conclusion
- The rebranding will allow them to cover more diverse topics while still discussing books
- They will continue to update listeners through newsletters and WhatsApp
- They will need to figure out the podcast feed transition and keep listeners informed
Current book discussion: “Small Things Like These”
The hosts briefly discussed their current book.
- Details
- Macara: Asked Ali for his thoughts on “Small Things Like These” by Claire Keegan
- Ali: Said it was “okay” and worth “maybe 2 or 3 stars”
- Macara: Appreciated how the book gradually introduces the time period and setting rather than stating it outright
- Macara: Noted how much content the author packed into a short book (1 hour 57 minutes in audio form)
- Conclusion
- Ali rated it around 2-3 stars
- Macara might give it 3-4 stars when finished
- They appreciated how the book portrays daily life in a small town
Next book selection
The hosts decided on their next book.
- Details
- Ali: Suggested “Mourning Has Broken” by Aaron Davis, about a broadcaster who lost her daughter in a plane crash
- Macara: Agreed to this selection
- Conclusion
- They will read “Mourning Has Broken” by Aaron Davis for next week
- The book details will be included in the next newsletter
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