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	Oct 28 2009	IANKOO This is a great piece of software. I've been using it for the last couple of months. Lately I'm unable to upload new episodes to my podcast because the process stops right after "converting to M4A" finishes. I'm getting a message "error code: 0" during the enhancement process of my episode. I'm using OS 10.6.1. (Version 1.4)		-1
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	Oct 19 2009	BGARLOCK @Monty Lee -- Perhaps your response is being filtered somehow? Marked as SPAM? I have virtually the opposite of your experience with support. Andy is lightning fast in responding, and does an excellent job of helping users out. I know he is busy with an iPhone app he is developing for The Hit List. Not that being busy with another app is an excuse for not responding, but I think maybe something out of Andy's control is in play here... (Version 1.4)		0
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Oct 25 2009

MONTY LEE Well I've used their automatic form in the program, all three of their addresses on the support page PLUS the email address listed in the program, two different personal email addresses AND my .mac email address, and three different computers. If they are flagging it as spam, then they have their filters set way too high. If you block all email from users, it kind of makes support non-existent.

As for the question, it was very simple: How do you capture or print ALL the podcast Episode titles, date, and description. iTunes and Podcast Maker do not wrap the description so you can never see the entire description for all the episodes. So is there a way to print this (pdf) to use as a guide?
(Version 1.4)

	Oct 3 2009	MONTY LEE First, let me say up front that the software is good. It does exactly what it claims to do in that it makes it easy to publish a podcast. I have found the program reliable and stable. My complaint is that you get no support from the author. I have emailed him via his online form and email several times over the past two months with a very simple support question, and you get no response at all (no form response, no notice about delays in responding, nothing at all). Granted that developers may be swamped at times with support requests, but most will at least respond back to you in some form or refer you to FAQs or forums that may answer the question. This developer doesn't respond at all. So my caveat is that try it before you buy, and if you think you might have questions, try and get them answered before you spend your money. (Version 1.4)		0
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	Sep 30 2009	NEZ Just Brilliant. After a long, bad experience with RapidWeaver, which ended with 96 podcast posts ruined by an update, I decided that it was time to move on. I discovered Podcast Maker and have not looked back. This program is amazingly simple to use and lightning fast. Creating a podcast entry literally takes under a minute. If you're considering this program, consider no longer. It is a joy to use. Well done! (Version 1.4)		0
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	Sep 19 2009	BMEEKS24 Is there any app like this (this is a great app BTW) that includes the recording piece with it? This is for my wife - and I am trying to set it up as simple as possible and would prefer to keep her from needing to use audacity too... (Version 1.4)		0
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	Jun 12 2009	NILICULE This is an absolutely brilliant piece of software, both for beginning as well as advanced podcasters. Quickly setting up a podcast is a breeze and the ability to check what the final podcast will look in the iTunes music store is extremely handy. Podcast Maker let's you create your podcast and enhanced podcast with drag and drop. Creating various chapters for your podcast is as easy as just dragging a marker around on the timeline and the program lets you zoom in for extra precision. When creating an enhanced podcast, Podcast Maker will do the M4A conversion for you automatically. Couldn't be easier! You can publish your podcast to a variety of accounts (.Mac, FTP, SFTP) and it'll import existing podcasts if you choose to do so. Even if you're just getting started in podcast making, this is a $30 very well spent! (Version 1.3.8b)		0
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	Apr 6 2009	MSWFUJOWDFFYC Someone still working on this app or is this dead? (Version 1.3.8b)		0
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	Jun 4 2007	GLOBETROTTERDK I see that Podcast Maker only creates the actual podcast. What software do podcasters use to create and edit the podcast sound file? Audacity? (Version 1.3)		0
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Aug 29 2007

JOESHMOE200US Sound Studio to edit the podcast + Amadeus Pro to use it's simply Denoise feature. Podcast Maker to create the podcast feed, which is much more intuitive and easier to use then Feed4All.
(Version 1.3.3)

	Jan 24 2006	ONE1STEP1 I have been using this program since October and it keeps getting better and better. With the ability to drag/drop and make the enhanced podcasts, it made it even better. When I have had issues, the developers are quick to respond, and I definitely feel it was worth my $30. I tried the other programs, and I didn't find any that I liked as much as Podcast Maker. (Version 1.1.7)		0
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	Sep 15 2005	SEAN Beautiful looking app. Though interface can be somewhat confusing. Also wont connect to my FTP site. I think because my password has a $ sign in it. Also too expensive for what it is. If it was $10 it would be better value. IMHO (Version 1.0.2)		0
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Sep 19 2005

ANDY KIM The password issue has been fixed.
(Version 1.0.3)

Sep 21 2005

ANONYMOUS Yeah...Price is a little steep. Especially considering that the target audience seems to be people who are testing the podcasting waters. $30 is a little much for someone just breaking into it...trial or not. IMHO
(Version 1.0.4)

	Sep 15 2005	ANONYMOUS minimized window wont´t come back from dock. fix that, then app is almost perfect. nice! (Version 1.0.2)		0
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Sep 16 2005

POTION FACTORY Mr. Anonymous,

I wish I could contact you by e-mail because there is nothing we can do as far as changing our application that will fix the problem you are having. I just hope that you will see this eventually.

Your problem is that there is a QuickTime plug-in (most likely DivX) installed in either /Library/QuickTime/ or ~/Library/Quicktime that is misbehaving. If you have this problem with our app, you will notice that QuickTime Player will have the exact same problem.

To fix the problem, please move the files in the above folders to another location one by one and relaunch QuickTime Player until it has just one help menu item instead of two. Then you can just delete the offending file and move the good ones back in.

Please contact us at support@potionfactory.com if you cannot get this problem resolved. We will help you get it fixed so that you can enjoy our program without the annoyance.

- Andy Kim

Brewmaster

Potion Factory
(Version 1.0.2)

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