Tim Henson
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Timothy James Henson (born August 1, 1980) is the host of Distorted View Daily, an adult comedy podcast that focuses on bizarre news stories and brief comedic sketches and songs. Henson is a full-time podcaster.[1]
Henson has distributed the show through a variety of media, including telephony company Tellme,[2] various Internet radio stations, and now-defunct MP3 download service MP3NewsBreak.[3]
In 2005, the Columbus Dispatch profiled Henson[4] on the occasion of his first Podcasting award. The article was written when Henson still had a "day job" and was not yet supporting himself entirely on proceeds from Distorted View subscribers.
[edit] Awards
- In 2005 and 2006, Distorted View won Best Comedy Podcast at the Podcast Awards.[5][6]
- In 2007, Distorted View was nominated for Best Comedy Podcast at the Podcast Awards.[7]
- In November 2005, Distorted View was a finalist for Best Podcast in The Weblog Awards.[8]
- On November 28, 2005, the Columbus Dispatch profiled Henson.[4]
- In 2008, Distorted View won Best Mature Podcast at the Podcast Awards.
[edit] References
- ^ Henson, Tim. "About the Distorted View Sideshow". http://www.superfreaksideshow.com/aboutsideshow.php.
- ^ Henson, Tim (12 March 2005). "How Did Distorted View Get Its Start?". Distorted View. http://www.distortedview.com/show/faq.html#How%20Did%20DV%20Get%20its%20start.
- ^ Release notes for last version of MP3NewsBreak[dead link]
- ^ a b Narciso, Dean (28 November 2005). "Central Ohioan's shtick earns him award for comedy". The Columbus Dispatch. http://www.dispatch.com/dispatch/contentbe/dispatch/2005/11/28/20051128-C4-00.html.
- ^ Podcast Awards Announced
- ^ 2006 People's Choice Podcast Award Winners
- ^ Nominees for 2007 Podcast Awards
- ^ 2005 finalists for Best Podcast at The Weblog Awards
