Whoo-boy, it's time once again for the Irish Blog Awards!
Now, as you may remember, last year we here at LTA were nominated for three awards: Best Arts and Culture Blog, Best Photography Blog and Best Blog. How many did we win?
None.
Nada.
Zip.
Zulch.
We got shafted - like our friends Fustar.
Said shafting is documented on this fine podcast:
Letter to America - Chapter 26 - The Irish Blog Awards
Now, don't get me wrong. Wayne and I had a fine time as these photos will testify:
It was great meeting the Irish Blog Awards creator Damien Mulley and all the other wonderful Bloggers.
But gosh darn it we'd like to win something. Anything.
Best font.
Or best Aine Post.
Anything.
So I'm asking for your vote. Click on this link to go to the Awards Site:
Click on this link to nominate LTA for an Award:
At of the time of writing this Post there's no way with one form to 'multiple nominate' - which is a shame cause I think LTA should be nominated in a variety of categories.
Now you ARE allowed to nominate a site in different areas - I believe LTA is a strong candidate in many of these categories so I urge you to vote for us in as many areas as you think appropriate - and feel free to blog about this Post as well.
Now, if I understand the rules correctly, the Best Podcast category is for a 'specific episode' - which means there could be a lot of votes spread out for LTA as we've had 54 episodes of the show so far. I don't have a particular favourite - feedback from fans leans towards:
a) Chapter 40 - The World Cup Podcast Special
c) Chapter 26 - The Irish Blog Awards
Actually, now that I think about it, it would have a certain Borgian quality if the podcast about the Irish Blog Awards won the Irish Blog Award for Best Podcast.
Anyhew, let your conscience be your guide.
And if that's not enough I include this photo of me pleading for your vote, (by the way my message is scrawled on a piece of paper that has pictures of puppies on the other side - that's right PUPPIES - you know what you have to do).
I just voted for LTA in the Best Podcast catagory(The Lift 2.0). I had to do it!!! I did it for the children!!!
Posted by: Brianf | January 18, 2007 at 06:35 PM
God Bless You, Brian F.
Posted by: Jett Loe | January 18, 2007 at 07:20 PM
Does anyone know if one nomination will get you in for the public vote to the "final 5"?
I nominated LTA for Best Podcaster (not to be confused with Best Podcast).
Posted by: Phil | January 18, 2007 at 07:42 PM
Hi Jett,
Just nominated you for best podcaster and best podcast (The Irish Blog Awards, i.e. The only podcast I've ever appeared in!)
Though we were horribly shafted last year the very nice and very talented Sinéad Gleeson took the Arts prize...so we couldn't even moan about the winner. Damn!
I think your chances are very good this year though. So much so that I've just run down to the bookie's and put my life savings (25 Euro) on you to win the podcaster gong.
Don't let me - and the starving urchins who depend on me - down...
Posted by: fústar | January 18, 2007 at 08:39 PM
Vote Early Vote Often!
Posted by: Brianf | January 18, 2007 at 09:00 PM
Hey, Jett! I voted LTA for best podcaster. Good Luck, and here's hoping for footage on a future podcast. Cheers to you, THE MAN, Jett Loe! Shout-out to Wayne Ordinary American as well!
~iPar~
Posted by: Aorund Par | January 18, 2007 at 11:27 PM
Look forward to seeing you at the Awards again Fústar -
+ note really sure what happens 'behind the scenes' Phil - we can only wait and see if LTA gets the call...
Posted by: Jett Loe | January 19, 2007 at 07:08 AM
I guess better safe than sorry and inundate them w/ nominations.
After some thought, I think I am going to go with the Worldcup Podcast Special as my nominee for best p-cast.
I loved the Irish Blog Awards p-cast, though - not only a strong show, but the best easter egg of any LTA podcast ever - and it would be sweet irony if that were nominated and won. Hmmmmmm.
Posted by: Phil | January 19, 2007 at 10:34 AM
Confirmation: Each nomination will be up for public vote to be pared down to a "Final 5", from which the awards will be chosen.
So in reality, each individual podcast could be considered if nominated.
Posted by: Phil | January 19, 2007 at 10:41 AM
I couldn't care less about the children but I voted anyway. Hope you win something this year, Jett.
Posted by: jama | January 20, 2007 at 06:33 PM
Jett Loe for President!
Posted by: Matt | January 21, 2007 at 02:21 PM
Hmmm...that's an idea Matt. I'm tempted to make a video like these guys:
H. Clinton
B. Obama
P.S. What's the deal with the camerawork on the Hillary video? Makes me a bit queasy.
Posted by: Jett Loe | January 21, 2007 at 03:13 PM
Gosh, that's smart isn't it? (Not the back and forth movement on Hillary's video. That is a bit sickening.) But the fact that it's a YouTube world we live in now. If you want to get your message out you need to be seen on the internet. Brownback is gonna get left behind, poor bastard. I've decided the lot of them are power seeking scoundrels anyway and it won't matter who wins. But, boy is it going to be interesting to watch. Much like a multi-car pile up.
Posted by: Jama | January 21, 2007 at 09:16 PM
The cameraman is obviously trying to focus on something other than Hillary's face.
Posted by: Phil | January 22, 2007 at 10:32 AM
Jett, you guys should win alone for the podcast of last year's award. It was an inspired piece of podcastery*. You have my vote.
Will you be looking as suave this year?
* I may have made up this word.
Posted by: Sinéad | February 11, 2007 at 04:56 PM
God bless you Sinéad for your warm comments. As to what I'll be wearing I think Wayne should go in the tux and I'll wear the denim.
Posted by: Jett Loe | February 11, 2007 at 05:11 PM