Textra is a new video podcast that is hosted by Natali Del Conte. It unfortunately enters an already over saturated market for tech news. This “late to the game” aspect is quickly made up by the “class” the show seems to have. While I love “GeekBrief” and “Diggnation”, they are a bit “blue collar” (does that term make sense on the web?). Textra is more of a “white collar” podcast that strives to be more mainstream. Gone is the independent feel of podcasting in someone’s house, and is replaced by a set.
Natali obviously has great stage presence, but sometimes you can tell that she is still trying to come into her own with the show. I do like the news/opinion format. I think that giving everyone the chance to respond back on her forum is a great idea. Maybe she could also play some audio or video feedback in special editions of Textra (just a suggestion). Probably the thing that bugs me the most is the “two shot” switch, which strives to feel like a MTV, but ends up looking more like cable access (I have the same complaint with “Indigital”.
While I can’t seem to give Textra my full support (I’ll wait a few more episodes for that), I think it’s off to a good start. Natali just has to find her niche. I think episode 6 was her strongest so far where she expressed an opinion about female tech journalists. You could really see how her passion was reflected in her presentation. I went from "kinda" paying attention to totally engaged in what she was saying.
I'll stay subscribed, and you should try it out as well.
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