Fonpods - The easiest way to join the podcast revolution

Hey guys,

I just wanted to let everyone know that it's easier than ever for everyone who owns a cell phone to listen to the podcast.

Making its debut this weekend at Podcast and Portable Media Expo in Toranto this weekend, FONPODS is a FREE service (though cell rate apply -TOTALLY FREE if you use during your FREE night s and Weekends cell plan you may have) that you can sign up for. Click HERE to see how it works!


Now there's no excuse to miss a podcast. Check out their site for more information.

Mario

P.S.: Episode 24 is on its way soon

ITunes subscribers Update

Hey guys,

Just wanted to let all you iTunes subscribers out there. I have fixed the problem and you should be able to download from there now. You may need to "UPDATE" again to get the Episdoes to download. Thanks to John for catching that error.

Mario

Episode 23

Hey guys,

Episode 23 is ready to go!

Show Notes:

• The Week in Review
• Song of the Week - (Big Wave)
• Rare Song - (Patriot)
• Mailbag

P.S.: I know that the last podcast didn't make to those of you the use iTunes. I am checking on it and I hope to find out the problem soon.

Mario

Episode 22

Hey guys,

Episode 22 is ready to go!!

Show Notes:

• The Week in Review
• SotW- Indifference (Dublin 2006)
• Rare Song - Education and The Boys are Back in Town (Dublin 2006)

New Domain for podcast site

Hey guys,

I just wanted to let you guys know that this site will be easier to access and remember. I have finally bit the bullet and purchased the domain for the podcast.


giventocast.com

If you want to let your fellow Pearl Jammers know how to listen to the show, it's now easier than ever to pass along the address. Thanks to all of you that have supported the podcast thus far and welcome to all the new listeners for giving the podcast a chance to grow on you.

GivenToCast.com

Episode 21

Hey guys,

Had some time to crank out a quick episode this week. Here are the show notes:

Show Notes

• The week in Review
• SotW - Even Flow (Reading Fest. 2006)
• Mailbag
• Rare Song

I am taking names for Interview with a Fan and the first panel of The Given To Cast Roundtable. (I know, it sounds cheesy, but... well... you come up with a better name.)

Send your information to giventocast@grandecom.net

I will get back to you as soon as I can.

P.S.: I am especially putting a shout out there to any female fans. You will be put straight to the front of the line. (I am looking for a woman's perspective of the band, not for a date.... don't freak out, ladies.)

Peace!

Given To Cast on hiatus for a few weeks

Hey guys,

I'm sorry that I haven't been able to do the podcast in the past weeks but I have been so busy with work, my daughter just started school this week and well, Pearl Jam is on break til the end of this month. Not to worry, I'll be getting back to the podcasts in a week or so.

In the meantime, please keep sending me those emails with your suggestions, interest in the contests, interviews, etc. to giventocast@grandecom.net

Thank you guys for all your patience.

Peace!!!

Episode 20 is ready to go

Hey guys,

Episode 20 is ready for download.
Show Notes:

• The Week in Review
• SotW (Daughter, It's OK tag - Gorge 1 show 7-22-06
• Interview with Dirty Frank (Pearl Jam tribute band)
• Rare Song (Back to Saskatoon)
• Mailbag

Episode 20 will be up Monday

Hey guys,

Episode will be up tomorrow. I will be changing the upload day to Mondays.

BTW, Episode 20 will include an interview with Dirty Frank, a Pearl Jam tribute band and we'll look back at the last 19 shows.

Dirty Frank Interview - send in your questions

Hey guys,

I have a tentative interview with Dirty Frank - A Pearl Jam Tribute Band, set for this Sat. afternoon. It may be pushed back a few days depending on being able to connect with them on Sat. Want to ask a question, please send them in to giventocast@grandecom.net and I'll try to fit your question in the interview.

Peace!

Episode 19 - July 21...eeerrrr...24th

Hey Guys,

Sorry so late. I needed more time to finish up the podcast this week. Looking forward to our 20th show. Wow!!! Never thought I'd do 20 shows. Thanks to all of you.

Episdoe 19 - Show Notes:

• The Week in Review
• SotW (Here's to the State of George W.)
• Mailbag
• Rare Song (All Along The Watchtower)

P.S.: I have a personal surprise annoucement for next week's Episode. Stay tuned.

Santa Barabara show pictures

Photos courtesy of
Robert Saldana

Episode 18 - July 14, 2006

Hey guys,

Episode 18 is up!

Show Notes:

• The Week in Review
• SotW: (Love Boat Captain)
• Housekeeping
• Rare Song: (I'm Open)
• VH1 Storytellers Review (No Email this week)

Sign up for the Call Out Contest at giventocast@grandecom.net and give us your name, contact number and we may call you between the hours of 5 and 7 pm cst on Sunday July 16,if you answer the question correctly you will win a Given To Cast t-Shirt.

Good Luck!

We're back and ready for our next show

Hey guys,



Just wanted to let you know that we arrive home safe and sound (and a little light in the wallet) and we had a great time at the parks. Thank you to the people who came up to me and said hi, including someone from Australia that happen to be staying at the same hotel we stayed.

Stay tuned to next few episodes for some audio of a couple of winners of shirts that we met.

Next Episode will be up on Friday

Day 4

We are at mgm studios til 6:00. We are staying at pop century til thurs.

Day 3

Today i am at magic kingdom Til 3 00 . Tonight i will be at epcot. No one has found me yet good luck

Day 1

I am at animal kingdom til 12 then magic kingdom at night. Come and find me

Episode 17 - June 30, 2006

Here's the latest podcast.

Enjoy!!!

Mario

Where in the "World" is Mario? Contest

Hey guys,

Here's the information on the "Where in the 'world' is Mario? Contest. Here are the rules:

I will be in Orlando, FL at Walt DisneyWorld from July 2 to July 8 and will be wearing my "GIVEN TO CAST" T-Shirt. Like the one above. I have 4 colored shirts: Burnt Orange (UT colors), Dk. Brown, Tan, and light blue. I could be wearing anyone of these colors on anyone of the days I will be there. To make it a bit easier for you guys to find me, I will be posting which parks I will be in on each day. ( I will be adding that schedule later today)

Here's where you come in. If you are the first person to come up and introduce yourself to me and tell me you are a listener of the podcast, I will give you a T-shirt and I will mention you on my next episode. If you allow me to, I will also take a picture with you and post it on my blog.

That's it. I hope I see you guys there. Good luck and don't hesitate to come up and speak to me, even if it's late in the day and into the night. You still may win.

BTW, I will be uploading Episode 17 by tomorrow. I will be taking July 7th off because will be at Disneyworld still.

Peace!!

Episode 16 - The TEN Interview

Hey guys,

It's up and ready!!! Enjoy!!!