5by5 Studios
Private | |
Industry | Podcast and Videocast |
Genre | Technology, Apple, Design |
Founded | 2009 |
Founder | Dan Benjamin |
Headquarters | Austin, TX, United States of America |
Owner | Dan Benjamin |
Number of employees | 2 |
Website |
5by5 |
5by5 is an American Internet broadcasting network created by Dan Benjamin[1][2][3] that creates, distributes, and broadcasts web video interviews and podcasts.[4] 5by5 launched in January 2010[5] and has been called "NPR for geeks",[6] as the broadcasts discuss technology and internet culture and are targeted towards developers, designers and technology enthusiasts.
Production
Benjamin records at his recording studio in Austin and uses a Heil PR 40 dynamic mic, Joe Meek ThreeQ pre-amp, and a Mackie Onyx 1620i firewire mixer. He uses Logic Studio for multitrack recording and Telestream’s Wirecast to live-stream both the audio and video. Dan says the reason Logic Studio is used is for the "offline bouncing" capabilities which aid in faster distribution in shows. Video interviews are recorded using a Skype video conference and screen capture software, with each guest on a dedicated Mac Mini.[4][7] Benjamin edits and produces all but a few of the broadcasts.
All shows on the network are currently audio-only, apart from The Dan Benjamin Hour that is live streamed as video and audio. It is also possible to listen to the live stream through two iOS apps that 5by5 has produced: 5by5 Radio Jr., and 5by5 Radio.
Awards
5by5's The Big Web Show, co-hosted by Jeffrey Zeldman, won three .net Magazine awards in November 2010.[8]
Broadcasts
Broadcast | Summary | Hosts | Launch date |
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Amplified | Apple, Mac, iPad, iPhone, iOS, guitars, amps, music, and recording. | Jim Dalrymple | 6 April 2012 |
The Awkward Human Survival Guide | Answers the uncomfortable questions everyone encounters on an unfortunately regular basis and talks to people around the world who embrace the stranger side of life. | Adam Dachis
Darren Herczeg Erica Elson Richard Cardenas |
11 March 2014 |
Back To Work | Productivity, communication, work, constraints, and tools. | Merlin Mann | 18 January 2011 |
The Big Web Show | Web publishing, art direction, content strategy, typography, web technology, and more. | Jeffrey Zeldman | 19 April 2010 |
Capital | A weekly talk show with Joel Bush and diverse creators exploring direct-to-community entrepreneurship on the web. | Joel Bush | 8 July 2013 |
The Changelog | Covering the intersection of software development and open source. | Adam Stacoviak
Andrew Thorp |
19 November 2009 |
Comics, Assembled! | Discusses the business of comics from the perspective of those who create them. | Brian Ward
Thom Zahler |
18 July 2014 |
The Critical Path | Contemplating the causality of success and failure in mobile computing. | Horace Dediu
Moisés Chiullan |
7 June 2011 |
The Dan Benjamin Hour | A live daily talk show exploring the latest in geek culture, technology, gear, and entertainment. | Dan Benjamin
Haddie Cooke |
23 February 2015 |
Diagnostics & Usage | A weekly show with Cody Coats and Joe Caiati discussing what's happening in the world of Apple, the technology industry, and their nerdy lives. | Cody Coats
Joe Caiati |
22 January 2015 |
DLC | Weekly audio tour of the latest in video games and tabletop entertainment. | Jeff Cannata
Christian Spicer |
8 January 2014 |
Founders Talk | Interview podcast profiling founders building businesses both online and offline. | Adam Stacoviak | 6 October 2010 |
The Frequency | A weekly news and talk show focused on top stories from the real world, the tech world, and sometimes the weird world. | Haddie Cooke | 17 October 2012 |
HabloGeek | HabloGeek is a weekly Spanish-language technology podcast for the non-technical. In each episode, Federico and guests from the most popular Spanish podcasts tackle the What, Which, Why and How of one subject and make it accessible to everyone. | Federico Hatoum | 29 June 2015 |
Home Work | A weekly advice podcast for people who work from home, whether freelancer or telecommuter. | Aaron Mahnke
Dave Caolo |
23 March 2012 |
The Ihnatko Almanac | Discussion that mostly focuses on the Clickable Arts: movies, music, books, comics, articles, and other bits of entertainment and news. | Andy Ihnatko | 26 September 2011 |
In Beta | A weekly show about the ever-changing state of web-based and open source software. | Kevin Purdy
Christie Koehler |
5 June 2012 |
The Incomparable | A weekly show about geeky cultural topics in numerous media, including books, movies, TV, comics, and games. | Jason Snell | 22 August 2010 |
Isometric | Analyzes the week’s biggest stories in the video game industry from different perspectives. | Brianna Wu
Georgia Dow Maddy Myers Steve Lubitz |
14 May 2014 |
Latest In Paleo | Health and fitness news from a unique perspective where scientific evidence intersects with evolutionary clues. | Angelo Coppola | 31 January 2011 |
Mac Power Users | Learn about getting the most from your Apple technology with focused topics and workflow guests. | David Sparks
Katie Floyd |
26 April 2009 |
Mikes On Mics | A weekly discussion that examines productivity, workflows, technology, and how you can "do" better. | Michael Schechter
Mike Vardy |
6 February 2012 |
The News | A daily update on the latest in tech, Apple, gaming, web, and geek culture. It's the only news that matters. | Dan Benjamin | 11 February 2013 |
On Taking Pictures | A weekly discussion taking on the art, science, and philosophy of photography and explore how they play out behind the camera in the process of making images. | Jeffery Saddoris | 10 May 2012 |
On the Grid | Thinking out loud about design weekly. | Matt McInerney
Andy Mangold Dan Auer |
27 October 2014 |
Puromac | A chat between two friends,in Spanish, about Apple and its products and others important news in technology too. | Flavio Guinsburg
Federico Hatoum |
15 November 2006 |
Quit! | A call-in show helping people sort out their lives, reevaluate their options, kick their crummy jobs, and start something awesome. | Dan Benjamin | 23 November 2012 |
Ruby on Rails Podcast | A weekly discussion about programming. | Sean Device | 9 July 2009 |
Road Work | America's top two podcast personalities are finally coming together in one podcast. | John Roderick | 13 August 2015 |
Supercharged | Discusses the latest tech news, answers your toughest life questions, and finds the best tips, tricks, and downloads for doing things better in the digital age. | Adam Dachis | 8 May 2014 |
Tech Douchebags | A twelve-step program for technology snobs disguised as a comedic interview podcast. | Jordan Cooper | 29 March 2014 |
The Web Ahead | Changing technologies and the future of the web, discussing HTML5, mobile, responsive design, iOS, Android, and more. | Jen Simmons | 12 September 2011 |
Write For Your Life | A show about creative writing, copywriting, reading, and the ever-changing publishing industry. | Donna Sørensen
Iain Broome |
8 February 2009 |
Past shows
Broadcast | Summary | Hosts | Launch date | Final episode |
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The B&B Podcast | Apple, productivity, writing, software, iPhones and iPads, and the like. | Ben Brooks
Shawn Blanc |
27 February 2011 | 7 February 2013 |
Bionic | A weekly examination of absurdity, intrigue, British culture, and, technology. | Matt Alexander | 5 July 2012 | 8 July 2014 |
Boom, Outta Here | Sports and common sense. | Brandon Rosage | 8 January 2011 | 18 March 2011 |
Briefly Awesome | What's cool, new, and interesting in the world of web, mobile, social media, and entertainment. | Dan Benjamin | 12 October 2010 | 7 April 2011 |
Build and Analyze | Discussion show about the world of iPhone, iPad, iOS, and mobile web development. | Marco Arment | 11 November 2010 | 7 December 2012 |
CMD+Space | An interview show that puts a spotlight on the people behind awesome projects. | Myke Hurley | 1 August 2012 | 10 July 2014 |
The Cocktail Napkin | A periodical of uncurbed ideas, where creative people discuss their processes and inspiration. | Jeremy Fuksa | 1 September 2011 | 26 April 2012 |
The Comic Shack | From Super Powers to Secret Wars, every week Captain Jim brings you the latest in comics, along with history and information you can use to help build your collection. No genre or hero is left behind! | Jim Metzendorf | 11 June 2012 | 9 May 2013 |
The Conversation | Discussions with special guests, the latest tech and development news, and your calls. | Dan Benjamin | 29 January 2010 | 24 December 2010 |
The Daily Edition | Daily show bringing you a little bit of everything, like news, talk, and discussion. | Dan Benjamin
Jen Simmons |
12 January 2011 | 9 August 2011 |
The Dev Show | Ruby, PHP, Java, JavaScript, and more. | Dan Benjamin
Jason Seifer |
26 January 2010 | 28 February 2011 |
Directional | A show about games, gamers, game makers, and surrounding culture. | Federico Viticci | 18 February 2014 | 16 July 2014 |
East Wing | A weekly talk show featuring the best of the internet. | Tim Smith | 17 February 2012 | 30 April 2014 |
EE Podcast | Technical discussions about ExpressionEngine, and the latest news and updates from the EE community. | Ryan Irelan
Lea Alcantara Dan Benjamin |
30 September 2009 | 11 April 2011 |
Geek Friday | A weekly show exploring, discussing, and reality-checking geek topics, including tech, TV, movies, comics, and more. | Faith Korpi
Jason Seifer |
23 September 2011 | 25 October 2013 |
Giant Size | A show that helps new, long-time, and lapsed comic book fans alike discover characters, stories, and creators worth reading. | Moisés Chiullan | 14 November 2012 | 5 March 2014 |
Hypercritical | What is wrong in the world of Apple and related technologies and businesses. | Dan Benjamin
John Siracusa |
14 January 2011 | 28 December 2012 |
Internet Superhero | Dave Pell's soundbytes from Tweetage Wasteland: a look at our lives in the era of the social web, at the intersection of realtime and real life. | David Pell | 16 September 2010 | 3 April 2012 |
Let’s Make Mistakes | A show mostly about design and how to do it, with a few tangents along the way. | Katie Gillum
Mine Monteiro |
15 April 2011 | 30 December 2011 |
The Mixdown | Audio/video recording and broadcasting, featuring discussion about gear, tips, tricks, and advice. Education, discussion, audience Q/A. | Anthony Stauffer | 16 July 2010 | 29 October 2010 |
The Nickel | Bringing together sports and technology in a unique way and a unique voice, with new analysis, discussion, and interviews every week. | Will Carroll | 2 March 2011 | 9 November 2012 |
On the Internet | Latest news and gossip from the tech world. | Jason Seifer | 10 December 2010 | 6 July 2011 |
Overtired | Two tech-geeks with unusual sleep schedules coming together to nerd out over gadgets, software, personalities and life. | Brett Terpstra | 24 June 2014 | 3 November 2014 |
The Pen Addict | Analog tools are often pushed aside in the digital age but The Pen Addict Podcast is bringing them back, front and center. | Brad Dowdy | 9 February 2012 | 15 July 2014 |
The Pipeline | Interview show, featuring in-depth conversations with innovators, designers, geeks, newsmakers, entrepreneurs, and people who create amazing things. | Dan Benjamin | 10 February 2010 | 2 September 2011 |
The Prompt | A weekly panel discussion on technology, and the culture surrounding Apple and related companies. | Federico Viticci
Myke Hurley Stephen Hackett |
19 June 2013 | 16 July 2014 |
The Ruby Show | News and discussion about the latest topics in the Ruby and Rails communities. | Jason Seifer | 3 September 2009 | 14 December 2010 |
Systematic | A weekly discussion about creativity, productivity, work, and everything Mac and iOS. | Brett Terpstra | 17 July 2012 | 5 November 2014 |
Tack Sharp | Discussing the art and science of photography, equipment, gear, and techniques, with topics and discussions geared toward both professional and hobbyist photographers. | Duncan Davidson | 8 November 2008 | 25 November 2009 |
The Talk Show | Discussion about technology, Apple, Mac, iPhone, iPad, movies, directors, and the Web. | John Gruber | 10 July 2010 | 2 May 2012 |
The UIE Book Club | Usability, content, and more, with the authors themselves. | Jared Spool | 8 August 2010 | 7 December 2010 |
External links
References
- ↑ O'Reilly Books. "Dan Benjamin".
- ↑ A List Apart. "Author Profile".
- ↑ CrunchBase. "CrunchBase Profile".
- 1 2 .net magazine (2010-04-27). "Q&A: Dan Benjamin".
- ↑ Elmer-DeWitt, Philip. "The King of Apple Talk Radio". CNNMoney. Retrieved 20 February 2012.
- ↑ David Siteman Garland (2010-07-29). "RISE #106: Unique Entrepreneur: How Dan Benjamin Created "NPR For Geeks" From Scratch".
- ↑ "The Mustache Guy". Build and Analyze. Season 1. Episode 11. February 2, 2011.. Corrected outdated information regarding mixer used.
- ↑ .net magazine (November 2010). "Q&A: 2010 .net Magazine Awards".