Fundraising Poll-

[Kc]

SO, we're looking at some various possibilities to raise some funds for season 4. My question to you is, what sorts of things would YOU as fans want?

We might do auction-style like we did before, or we might even do a kickstarter or indie-go-go sort of thing. Any and all ideas are welcome, but the more reasonable the better.

Where does the money go? To pay the actors, editors, recording studio fees, music licenses and recordings... that's pretty much it. We'll have more items in the store soon and everyone's donations help, but production costs have increased more with every season to the degree that this might be a requirement to keep offering the show for free. In the past I have been against any crowd funding, but this season that's looking to possibly change.

TL;DR: Show's expensive to make, we wanna keep it free, so we're looking at options to raise a few extra $'s to keep us from going deep into the red. If we did a fundraiser, WHAT sort of things would you want?

We'll sort through what's feasible and start making some decisions.

[turbo]

I would think items autographed by the cast would be good auction items, maybe auction past scripts more too. Seems the auction for a character on the show brought in some big bucks.

As for a kick-starter, that might be tough since you really are started already, but I definitely would think listeners would jump on that.

Maybe some rotating banners on the site, advertise to the listeners. Only make the ads purchased by the members on the forum?

Have some more unique items in the store. Add some vehicle vinyls, or zombie kits that have items used on the show.

Just a few thoughts for you!

[Osiris]

A kickstarter might actually work. Lots of films get to that final phase where they do kickstarters to finish the flick. I know lots of docs that pop up with "Hey, we need your help to get prints done so we can get this fucker in theatres" or "Hey, we need money to finish editing! Help us out and in exchange we'll send a hooker to your house after the release date"


The fine print is that it's one hooker visiting EVERY person that donates. Ugh.

Try kickstarting the fuck out of it.


P.S. I have no money to send you.

Front Street

[Monster mani]

Musical episode!! Intact Scratch and Burt doing there own take on the following would work quiet well.

[YetAnotherBloodyCheek]

If it is allowed to pose this question, what sum of money will it approximately need to end season 4 no so deep red fiscally?

[nikvoodoo]

I like the idea of the auctioned role again.

If possible signed 11x17 artwork signed by the cast/crew

The logistics of this might be hard, but what if you auctioned off airfare (I'd imagine continental us/Canada may be the limit) for the chapter 48 event next year. Obviously you'd have to start that bid up high but I'm sure there's a dedicated fan who would buy that. Perhaps some other swag from the event itself.

[Kc]

If it is allowed to pose this question, what sum of money will it approximately need to end season 4 no so deep red fiscally?

About 15k.

I like the idea of the auctioned role again.

If possible signed 11x17 artwork signed by the cast/crew

The logistics of this might be hard, but what if you auctioned off airfare (I'd imagine continental us/Canada may be the limit) for the chapter 48 event next year. Obviously you'd have to start that bid up high but I'm sure there's a dedicated fan who would buy that. Perhaps some other swag from the event itself.

That's not a bad idea. The problem is with airfair costs we might not profit that much...

[YetAnotherBloodyCheek]

About 15k.

Wow, that is a significant amount of money.

[nikvoodoo]

That's not a bad idea. The problem is with airfair costs we might not profit that much...

That's why I wasn't sure how well it would work. It would be cool though. I'm working out the logistics of getting out there myself already.

[Duffusmonkey]

How about a premium membership to Were Alive. As a paying member you could listen to the podcast a few days earlier. Have access to a separate stream for live events that won't crash.

I would also pay for customized audio clips I could use for ring tones, answering machine messages and online gaming.
Scratch voice: Duffusmonkey has a surprise for you.
Burt voice: This asswhipping has been brought to you by Duffusmonkey
Announcer Voice: Duffusmonkey would go through the appocolypse for you will you marry him
Announce Voice: Duffusmonkey is fighting for his life please leave a message
KC Voice: Duffusmonkey hated that movie more than I did