Discover ADN

What it is
A notable addition to the ADN ecosphere, the Discover ADN podcast - "a short podcast dedicated to learning more about the interesting people that populate our timelines" - arrived in April 2014.

How it started
Jason Irwin (@matigo) realised there are enough interesting people using ADN that a interview-format podcast would be entertaining. He set up a new account - @discoveradn - to 'test the waters.' The reaction to his first few podcasts seems to indicate his belief was justified.

How it works
Jason sets up a series of questions, has a pre-interview chat with the subject to put both parties at their ease, and then starts recording. Some post-processing, the addition of a jingle and a pre-interview sponsored message later, a very entertaining 20-something-minute podcast is ready to go!

Then, you subscribe.

Indiegogo campaign (2 May 2014, for 14 days.)
Jason, ever-the-perfectionist, thought the technical aspects of his productions could be bettered. He therefore decided to create an ADN Backer campaign. However, due to the unavailability of the Stripe Payment mechanism in Japan, he created an IndieGoGo campaign instead. Running from May 2nd 2014 for 14 days, the initial phase of the project was successfully funded on May 4th 2014. A stretch goal - including soundproofing Jason's studio - remains.

In a nutshell the generosity of App.net users funded the purchase of a microphone, mixing board, and lessons at a local music store in less than 3 days.