August 12, 2007
Vasa
When I produce an episode of Matt's Today in History, I rarely have time to delve into a subject to the depth I would like. However, I have to admit that I have wasted a lot of time this weekend reading up on the Vasa, the Swedish warship that foundered on her maiden voyage in 1628. It's a great story. I'll be recording the podcast tomorrow as soon as I get home from work; I hope you'll give it a listen. It's one of my favorites.
Speaking of the podcast, there is something significant on the horizon. I can't talk about it now because it may not happen, but I'll let you know as soon as I can. Thanks to all of you who encouraged me over the past two years. This podcast is one of the few times in my life I have come up with an idea and followed it through instead of talking myself out of it or allowing others to do so. I just thought it up and did it.
Above all, it never would have happened without the lovely Kelli's support. She encouraged me like no one else and she puts up with the significant time I spend in front of this Mac. She told me early on that this thing was going somewhere; she had faith in me that I have never had in myself.
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As long as it is not a retirement I am all ears. Love the podcast and keep it going strong!!!!
Love the Vasa, can't wait to hear it. While talking ships, have you thought of the Atocha. The finding of it by Mel Fisher might be a better story then the actual sinking. I did my college archeology thesis on it.
Bryan
Posted by: Bryans at August 13, 2007 08:55 AMThe scoop on the "significant" announcement.
Matt's Today in History is being bought out by ... drum roll .... Microsoft!
In a statement issued earlier, Brad Smith - Microsoft General Counsel was quoted as saying ... "Matt's Today in History was fine as long as it dealt with warships and old bridges. However, We realized that at some point Matt would be addressing the issue of Microsoft's part in computing history. We wanted to control the version of History being presented to the general public (as we have always done). We can't have someone on the internet running around telling the truth now can we?"
Prior to the announcement all chairs around Ballmer were removed and relocated to another conference room for their own safety.
Dattilo could not be reached for comments as he and Kelli were sipping Pina Coladas on an island somewhere in the pacific. Much to Matt's chagrin there is no wifi access on the island. We figure Kelli had something to do with that.
:-p
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