'Lost': 'Orientation: Ryan Station' makes its debut, Part 1
I'm extremely excited and proud to bring a new (hopefully weekly) feature here to the "Lost" blog. Today, I introduce "Orientation: Ryan Station," a weekly audio show between myself and Maureen "Mo" Ryan from The Chicago Tribune. (We even have our own little logo, courtesy of my wife's design skillz.)
Eventually, if there's enough interest, we'll figure out the architecture to make this a podcast series, but for now, we're embedding the audio in the entries here. We love "Lost," even if we don't always understand technology. Bear with us as we start this series out.
What we've started to do is not merely talk about "Lost": we're providing our own weekly audio commentary to the most recent episode. Think of them like the commentaries you hear on DVDs sprinkled in with a little "Mystery Science Theatre 3000." Mo and I watched from our respective homes, connected through Skype, and recorded through GarageBand on my MacBook. Since I recorded it on my computer, I sound a little louder than Mo, but I think both of us come through clearly.
Since "LA X" was a two-hour episode, we split up our commentary in two, one for each hour of the show. If you turn down the volume on "LA X," and listen along to our commentary, you should be able to virtually watch the episode alongside us, without the inconvenience of us eating your food and drinking your beverages. So, win win for both of you. I've put in some musical placeholders in between acts, so you won't have to worry about being out of sync with us. Part 1 is below, and Part 2 can be found here.
If you like what you hear, please let us know. The powers than be, as well as Mo and myself, are anxious for feedback on these. Personally, we had a blast, and hopefully that comes through in our commentary.
So sit back, relax, and enjoy the inaugural edition of "Orientation: Ryan Station"!
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Your comments were a blast and insightful. Please make this a podcast! Battleship Galactica had a weekly podcast for their last series of shows and it really built their community and fan base.
I have a feeling I'm really going to enjoy your commentaries and podcasting would make your comments much more accessible.
Enjoyed listening to the commentary, thanks. The flash-sideways remind me of the movie Sliding Doors. At the beginning the heroine's life splits into two versions--one where she catches a train and one where she misses it. Then you see how things turn out differently in both scenarios. You also get the sense that both realities are unconsciously aware of each other.
Given that earphones are tough to hide, I'm "concerned" about the possibility of mass firings tomorrow.
this is just so cool...
YAY!!
It takes seven minutes before we get to any Lost information. Mo's stories in the Chicago Tribune are 100% better than this self-indulgent blab fest. Rather than address broad themes, we get Bernard in the bathroom. Just because a person can blab for an hour doesn't mean they should.
@Chris - well, since you don't approve, clearly this little project should just stop right now. thanks for sharing.
thanks, that's great. those who don't like it don't have to listen. keep on with this Ryan + Mo :)
I loved it, I can't wait for next week, and Chris it's free, no need to be so angry.
just finished listening to this first hour; thanks to you both for taking the time to share your thoughts
Good stuff. I agree with what Mo says about how much weight to give the bizarro-815 timeline. It helps to have the on-island stuff to balance it out, and yeah they seem like they're connected across the fabric of yada yada yada, but still... WILL THEY pull the rug out? DID THEY hit the reset button for reals, yo? These are the same sneaky bastards who planned on killing off Jack after "the audience had invested in him." But would they pull that sort of crap on us after SIX SEASONS?!? Talking about Lost necessitates CAPITAL LETTERS!
"Hurley is the Hobbit!" The more I say that, the better it sounds.