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ZUBC, short for Zelda Universe Broadcasting Corporation, is the umbrella term used to describe a series of podcasts which are devised and created by a team of dedicated staff at Zelda Universe.


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History

The idea of a podcast was initially brought up by Nolan MacDonald [1] on the Zelda Universe forum, and was quickly supported by user Anime_Queen [2]. The idea was approved by Jason Rappaport, the current owner of the website, and a pilot podcast was ordered. Initial staffing problems pushed the pilot back two months, confusing listeners as the community news was out of date. This problem also effected the second podcast, as a large scale reorganization took place within the podcast staff forums that prohibited the podcast from timely reporting news.

ZUBC was originally concentrated within the podcast, called "ZCast" (short for "ZeldaCast") until staff member Domanic Calleja devised that the podcast should be part of a larger media group. He jokingly referred to it as the 'ZUBC' (in homage to the British Broadcasting Corporation) which, to his great amusement, was accepted by Jason and Asia, becoming the site-wide identity of the team dedicated to creating both podcasts and all other forms of ZU-related media.

Current Format

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Originally, there was a single podcast which, by popular demand, catered towards the community aspects of the site; however, the podcast was quickly criticized by members for it's lack of Zelda-specific coverage. It was eventually decided that the podcast would be split into two parts - "ZCast", the Zelda podcast, and "CCast", the community podcast. Both will be released simultaneously and downloadable separately to cater to listeners' preferences. Both podcasts are currently in production.

Projects In Development

The ZUBC currently has two projects in development: A third podcast secretly referred to as the "DCast," the content of which is also kept secret by the staff. However, it is known that the format of the DCast will be radically different than the ZCast and CCast.

In addition, "ZUTV" will be a repository of Zelda and Community related videos. This project is currently planned to release its first video through TSA shortly.


Members of the Podcast Staff[1]

  • Asia Alfasi: Former Executive Producer/Director "Content Manager, director, occasional base editor and slave driver - overseeing the whole production process from start to finish."
  • Daniel Åkerman: Co-Producer " Co-director of the podcast, and overlord of The Casual Gamer segment."'
  • Bret Lockerbie: ZUBC Host "Speaks on behalf of the Zelda Universe Community so that others may hear it."
  • Connor Sullivan: ZUBC Host "The dude who talks with the other dude on the pod-thingy…"
  • Margaret: Executive Producer/Editor (”Mix ‘n Matcher”) "“Builds” the podcast out of dust and spittle (or audio files), and occasionally makes shameless cameos in the ‘cast."
  • Domanic Calleja: Public Relations "'Knock knock, delivery!' Dom is in charge of the outer image of the podcast. His job includes getting the podcast to you, the listeners, by updating the Headquarters page and posting threads on the forums. He also does a lot of the visual work, providing graphics and images for use with the podcast."
  • Malia Fa’auma: Executive Producer/ZUBC Host "Apparently gender equality came up in discussion and thus Liah was kidnapped whilst walking down street outside the headquarters to talk along side Lunk during the ridiculously early hours of the morning…"

Segments and Members Who Manage Them

  • Selah: Beneath the ZU Spotlight. Manages half of the day to day news and drama of members around.
  • Rhosco Rhodes: Does the other half of the news with his amazing news voice.

How do I become a member of the ZUBC

The ZUBC has recently redone its system. According to Margar, the ZUBC will no longer (if ever, very rarely) be hiring any more permanent staff members.[2] The new system has most of the podcast segments being member-created. Any member, as long as they own the right equipment and software, can record their own segments and submit it to the ZUBC for review and possible airing. If a member has an idea for a segment but does not have the necessary equipment and/or software, he or she can submit his/her idea to the ZUBC. There are many ways to get involved with the ZUBC.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.zeldauniverse.net/staff/3/#toc-zelda-universe-broadcasting-corporation
  2. ↑ http://www.zeldauniverse.net/forums/community-central/91829-new-podcast-ideas-and-contributions-thread-read-opening-post-please.html



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