Today’s podcast continues on the Mind Control Series with Part 5.
We hope you enjoy this podcast and learn something while listening! If you find these podcasts are helping you, please remember that we are listener supported. Even though we’ve cut costs extensively over the past year, there are still many bills to pay. Consider looking over our research materials and contributing for a DVD or special topic audio set.
Here we go folks!
We’ll get started here by continuing on our broadcast by broadcast in-order replay of the old classics that we’ve been playing since the beginning of this year. I know a lot of us are truly enjoying revisiting these almost 20 year old programs, and getting a lot of good information out of them as well. Today’s podcast is #378 in our catalog from June 17th, 1994 entitled “Phonics, Teaching and Reading with Gail”.
We hope you enjoy it.
HOTT
Hello Everyone,
As of tonight, WWFRN will be ceasing 24hour/7day a week broadcasting. For many months now (in some cases years!) many of you listeners have let us know that the stream was not always convenient for you, as it required an internet connection to tune into. We’ve done some research and had some discussions here at HOTT and feel that the best way to deliver our broadcast to the world in the modern age is through the use of podcasts. We’d done this in the past, but at that time it seemed the majority of listeners either “also wanted a stream” or “only wanted a stream”. For the last year or so it would seem that the vast majority of people feel that podcasts are more to their liking.
Here’s how we came to this decision :
1. It’s cheaper for HOTT. While we WILL keep the streaming capabilities so that we can stream live for time sensitive information or call in broadcasts, we no longer will require a dedicated internet connection for the streaming computer. This had been required simply due to the bandwidth usage this machine required. Some folks had assured us that as soon as we posted all of Bill’s broadcasts the contributions would come rolling in. Well – it’s been since January now and we’ve been paying for the stream out of pocket all summer long. (Except for August – Thanks Titus!) Trimming this expense will help. This will save us almost $800 a year.
2. It’s more convenient for you listeners. With the stream you had to have an internet connection and you were forced to listen to what was being played, even if maybe, you would have liked to rewind or fast forward. With a podcast, you are in control! You can listen wherever and whenever you’d like and on whatever fancy MP3 capable device you have whether that be an iPhone, iPad, Computer, Smart Phone, iPod, et cetera! You can rewind, fast forward, pause, and replay as often as you’d like. Plus you can subscribe via RSS or iTunes and never miss a broadcast again!
3. It’s easier on us. We no longer have to worry about editing each program to be exactly 60 minutes. Someone, everyday, had to edit the broadcasts and manage the playlists. Also, keep in mind that we were used to a 9pm launch time for the show because of the old short wave/satellite days. There were technicians waiting on our link up, and they expected a full hours worth of content daily. Even listening to some of the Classic Cooper broadcasts from the past, I’m sure you’ll agree that sometimes there was only 40 minutes of content, but Bill filled the hour anyhow! These limitations are now gone – we’ll have the ability to post 5 minute mini broadcasts – or – 3 hour and 14 minute epic broadcasts! And everything in between and beyond!
4. Instant access to the current show, playable right in your browser. Every podcast (just like when we used to do this) will feature a play button right on the post. So you’ll never miss a beat or tune in halfway through the broadcast again! Start it when YOU like.
5. It’s the future! Hey, we don’t record the master for the broadcasts on cassettes anymore – that’s all done direct to digital now – so we figured we’d move ahead with the delivery method for the broadcast as well. Welcome to the future ladies and gentlemen! I know it’s a little sad to think that we won’t all be huddled around our radios all at the same time, but sitting back and getting nostalgic doesn’t get the work done.
So, please enjoy the 24/7 stream until later tonight/tomorrow sometime when we’ll switch to the new method of delivery and post our podcast!
HOTT
Hello everyone,
More news to come in the next few days, but for now we’ve got some new broadcasts lined up on the stream. Some really good stuff, so tune in and enjoy it while you can!
We’ll be switching over to the new playlist in a few hours – likely around 6-7pm EDT.
HOTT
Hey folks,
We’ve been re-airing a lot of Cooper Classics lately, and you get a few new ones tonight as well! Tonight’s topic is long range rifle. Keep in mind that some of this information is dated now. Nonetheless it serves as a great snapshot of history, so listen in and enjoy it with that context in mind.
HOTT
Hello everyone,
Well, the machine that runs the WWFRN stream has decided to overheat and blow a video card! We'll arrange to have this repaired this week but the stream will be down until further notice. This great little machine has been running 24 hours a day 7 days a week for the last several years, and it looks as though the left fan has stopped spinning, which resulted in the other problems. Sometimes we all need a rest I guess.
Here's your perfect excuse for heading outside and enjoying what's left of the weekend.
Thanks for your patience!
HOTT
A well researched info graphic sent in from a listener – reposted with permission from the artists.
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OK folks,
There have been many hundreds, if not thousands of requests for HOTT to post all of Bill’s shows online over the years. We’re now able to do so, and are hoping there is the support out there to keep them online.
Those of you who are on our mailing list will have gotten the news already, but we felt we should post the news here too in case you didn’t notice the new menu item available at the top of our website. Simply click here and you’ll be taken to our page that has every available broadcast Bill ever recorded ready for you to enjoy!
It’s up to you now! We are entirely listener supported and we rely on your donations to keep HOTT online and moving forward. This particular project required the purchase of several thousand dollars worth of high speed cassette conversion equipment, and of course, the hundreds of man hours necessary to convert, label and upload the broadcasts. If you enjoy this new addition to the website, we encourage you to convert your bedside change to a money order and send your donation in. We recognize that some of you cannot afford to do so and that’s understandable. The great majority of you CAN afford to do so and it is up to you to not simply spout off patriotic rhetoric but to put your money where your mouth is. Please make our efforts count, and contribute to this cause.
Most of you will be aware that we no longer accept Paypal donations, and that we have made this move because we cannot agree to their new terms of service which would require us to report all donations to the IRS, including YOUR PERSONAL DETAILS, including information on what you have donated for! We cannot stand for this infringement and have opted out. We know that by doing so we will lose support from those who prefer “easy” over freedom. To those folks, we say “Goodbye”. To those of you who are concerned about your privacy we would also encourage you to not donate or purchase items from ANY website which accepts Paypal. Privacy is VERY important to FREEDOM.
If you wish to donate to the Hour of the Time, there is only one option now. Make your check or money order payable to “HOTT”, and mail it into : HOTT, PO BOX 940 Eagar, AZ, 85925.
Over the years many folks have said “Put all of Bill’s broadcasts online for free and the donations will come rolling in”. Now is your opportunity to stand behind your words.
Enjoy the broadcasts!
HOTT
Hour 1 – 21:00 EST – #4 in our catalog entitled “New F.D.I.C. Rules”.
Hour 2 – 22:00 EST – #5 in our catalog entitled “The Living Constitution”.
These programs repeat throughout the evening and into the following day until the next day’s new programs air.
To listen to these broadcasts on our internet radio station, please click here, or click here for more detailed instructions.
Hour 1 at 21:00 EDT is “Creator Endowed Rights”, #2 in our catalog.
Hour 2 at 22:00 EDT is “Rodney King, LA Riots”, #3 in our catalog.
Hmm, there seems to be a pattern emerging…
Enjoy,
HOTT
