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Robert "Bob" Goyetche (1969–2016)

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Bob Goyetche, Podcasting Icon.

Robert "Bob" Goyetche was a pioneering figure in the Canadian podcasting community, a respected IT professional, and a multi-talented individual whose contributions spanned media, technology, and community-building. Known for his early involvement in podcasting in Canada, Goyetche co-founded influential initiatives that united and supported podcasters across the country and world. He also had a successful career in IT, specializing in areas such as business intelligence, enterprise resource planning (ERP), and technical consulting. Goyetche was born in 1969 and lived in Deux-Montagnes, Quebec, Canada

Podcasting Community Contributions

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Goyetche was a pioneer in podcasting, credited with helping to create and develop the country’s podcasting community since he began podcasting in 2004. He co-hosted The Bob and AJ Show and The CatFishShow, and was involved in multiple initiatives that shaped the podcasting landscape in Canada like the Canadian Podcast Buffet.

ROGIC Podcast Network: Goyetche founded ROGIC, one of Canada’s first podcast networks, which provided a platform for Canadian podcasters to share and promote their work.

Canadian Podcast Buffet: In 2005, he co-founded this weekly podcast with Mark Blevis. Canadian Podcast Buffet provided updates on Canadian podcasting and social media, covering legal issues, industry tips, and techniques. The show was referred to as a “must-listen” for anyone entering the Canadian podcasting scene.

“The Canadian Podcast Buffet was created by Bob Goyetche and Mark as the first community specifically to promote and support Canadian podcasters and their shows. It had a built-in audience of podcast creators and, as Mark and Bob learned when they loosened the format and had some fun by incorporating interviews and guest hosts, a podcast-listening public. Over time, their audience grew well beyond Canada even though the show was Canadian-centric.”[1]

Podcasters Across Borders (PAB): Goyetche co-founded Podcasters Across Borders in 2006, Canada’s first large-scale conference for new media producers. Initially focused on podcasting techniques, PAB evolved into a three-day media and ideas conference known for its welcoming community and diverse content. Held in Kingston, Ontario, and later Ottawa, the conference featured speakers such as Chris Brogan, Mitch Joel, Tod Maffin, Julien Smith, and Jowi Taylor, and attracted international participants. PAB ran annually until 2012.

“Conference veteran Bob Goyetche points out, "As conference planning becomes easier, there's a whole movement of community-driven events (the *-camps, some *-fests, etc.) that feature very engaged participants not led by a vendor or platform. The possible returns of speaking at such events can be handsome as well.”[2]

“When you organize the meet-up (or conference in the case of PAB), you become the connector. You're the person providing true value to your attendees and sponsors (when applicable). Bob Goyetche, Mark Blevis, Cathy Bobkowicz, and Andrea Ross did this by giving podcasters a place to congregate, share ideas, and learn from one another at PAB. I will be eternally grateful for their hard work and dedication to PAB. Follow your passions and consider creating an original event or conference. Even a small meet-up is worthwhile if you're bringing people together and acting as a connector. I can speak firsthand of the warm feeling I experience when I see people meeting for the first time or old friends and colleagues reconnecting at my monthly networking events."[3]

In 2006, Goyetche also took over CanadaPodcasts.ca, the main directory for Canadian-produced podcasts, which became a resource for listeners and creators seeking Canadian podcast content. His contributions earned him recognition from the Canadian Podcast Awards and other media.

Bitnorth 2011: “Your Story Deserves to Be Told”

At the Bitnorth 2011 conference, Goyetche gave a talk titled "Your Story Deserves to Be Told", where he encouraged people to share their personal stories as a way to connect with future generations. He highlighted the discovery of an audio recording made by a friend’s great-grandmother that shed light on family history and shared how another friend’s blog about cancer helped him understand his own father’s experience with the illness. Goyetche emphasized the therapeutic benefits of storytelling and encouraged attendees to document their experiences for both personal insight and legacy.

CreatorCamp and Other Endeavors.

In 2010, Goyetche founded CreatorCamp, a series of unconferences focused on the creative process across various forms of media and arts, from audio and video to woodworking and photography. CreatorCamp was designed to encourage cross-disciplinary learning and emphasize the act of creating for self-expression and personal fulfillment.

Beyond his professional achievements, Goyetche was a father, husband, musician, amateur radio operator (VE2PDT), photographer, and outdoorsman. His website, bobgoyetche.com, offered insights into his dual life as an IT professional and social media advocate, and included disclaimers expressing his views independently from his employers.

Personal Life and Passing

Bob Goyetche passed away suddenly on November 10, 2016[4], at the age of 47. He was survived by his wife, Cathy Bobkowicz, and their son, Simon. He is remembered fondly by many friends, family members, and the podcasting and amateur radio communities. His funeral service was held at Complexe Funéraire Guay in Saint-Eustache, Quebec, with donations directed to a trust fund for Simon’s university education.

Legacy and Impact

Goyetche’s impact on Canadian podcasting and social media has left a lasting legacy. His work on Canadian Podcast Buffet, Podcasters Across Borders, and CreatorCamp helped shape the podcasting community in Canada and beyond which inspired a strong network of creators. CBC’s program Spark described him as a "podcasting pioneer," and fellow podcasters such as Mitch Joel[5] and Dave Delaney[6] acknowledged his influence on their work and the broader community.

Appeared in Books

Propose, Prepare, Present How to Become a Successful, Effective, and Popular Speaker at Industry Conferences[7] By Alistair Croll · 2013.

Secrets of Podcasting, Second Edition Audio Blogging for the Masses[8] By Bart G. Farkas · 2006.

Touch Five Factors to Growing and Leading a Human Organization[9] By Tod Maffin, Mark Blevis · 2014.

New Business Networking How to Effectively Grow Your Business Network Using Online and Offline Methods[10] By Dave Delaney · 2013.

“In the podcasting world, I need to thank (in no particular order) Phil Torrone, Swoopy, Evo Terra, Richard Lucic, Jason Litchford, Sharon Housley, Eric Boyer, Chris McIntyre, Brandon Fuller, Bob Goyetche, August Trometer, Aaron Price, Ben Williams, Greg Kaufman, Tod Maffin, Chris Breen, Greg Pool, Michael Mennenga, Elizabeth Tracey, and Dr. Rick Lange, M.D. I'd like to single out Steve Mirsky for putting up with the fact that I made a rookie mistake when recording our conversation, which forced us to cover the interview twice. I'll never live it down.” Farkas, B. G. (2006). Secrets of Podcasting, Second Edition: Audio Blogging for the Masses. United Kingdom: Pearson Education.
“Bob Goyetche was a Canadian podcasting pioneer who 'co-organized the grassroots Podcasters Across Borders conference, and an early podcasting network’.” http://www.cbc.ca/radio/spark/335-the-lonely-generation-and-more-1.3853837/tribute-to-podcasting-pioneer-bob-goyetche-1.3857832
Accessed 5 May 2017. Podcasting: New Aural Cultures and Digital Media. (2018). Germany: Springer International Publishing.
“This book would not have been possible without the help of countless people whom we have been fortunate enough to meet through podcasting. Special thanks to Adam Curry; Doug Kaye (IT Conversations); Dawn and Drew ("The Dawn and Drew Show!"); Brian Ibbott ("Coverville"); Paul Figgiani (PodcastRigs.com); Dave Slusher ("The Evil Genius Chronicles"); Michael Butler ("Rock and Roll Geek Show"); Craig Patchett ("The Godcast Network"); Chris McIntyre (Podcast Alley); Leigh Older, Brian Clark, and Jay Selman ("Grape Radio"); Ray Slakinski and August Trometer (iPodderX); Jennifer Sanchez; Sam Levin; Tim and Emile Bourquin ("The Podcast Brothers"); Eric Rice (Audioblog.com); K. Todd Storch ("Business Thoughts"); Greg Cangialosi ("The Trend Junkie"); Duncan Wardle and the incredible team at Disneyland Parks and Resorts including Tim O'Day, Ken Langdon, and Joe Popp; Jason Niedle, photographer extraordinaire; the entire iPodder Lemon team; The Association of Music Podcasting; Forum E; The Podcastoutlaws; Mike Spataro; Bob Goyetche ("Mostly Tunes"); and Tim Schwieger and the entire team at Broadcast Supply Worldwide. To all you whom we've forgotten and are only reading this section to look for your names, we tried to work you in but the editor cut you out.” Geoghegan, M. W., Klass, D. (2005). Podcast Solutions: The Complete Guide to Podcasting. Germany: Apress.
“Podcasters Across Borders is an annual conference held in Kingston, Ontario. Organized by Mark Blevis and Bob Goyetche of the Canadian Podcast Buffet, along with Cat Goyetche, host of The Cat Fish Show, this three-day conference brings together podcasters from across Canada and the northeastern United States. What makes Podcasters Across Borders unique compared to other conferences is that: There are no exhibitors. Attendees are mainly hobbyists. There is only one track of sessions. Sessions focus more on how to create great content and not how to profit from it. Speakers lead sessions, but are more like facilitators guiding the discussion, rather than presenters. The cost to attend the three-day event is $100 and at its first conference in 2006, Podcasters Across Borders attracted over 80 attendees.” Barnes, L. (2007). Podcasting for Profit. United States: Maximum Press.
“Bob Goyetche, of "The Bob and AJ Show" fame, says that when it comes to playing music in his show, the team ultimately looked at two alternatives:… “ “In the podcasting world, I need to thank (in no particular order) Phil Torrone, Swoopy, Evo Terra, Richard Lucic, Jason Litchford, Sharon Housley, Eric Boyer, Chris Mcintyre, Brandon Fuller, Bob Goyetche, August Trometer. Aaron Price. Ben Williams. Greg Kaufman. Tod...” Farkas, B. (2006). Secrets of Podcasting: Audio Blogging for the Masses. United Kingdom: Peachpit.
A clip of one of the first voices of Canadian podcasting, Bob Goyetche, who died on November 10th. - Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/audio/1.3857846
Tribute to podcasting pioneer Bob Goyetche. November 18th, 2016. Canadian podcasting pioneer Bob Goyetche who died on November 10th. You can hear the full episode of that podcast here. More from this episode. - Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC).
The Canadian Podcast Awards The Goyetche Award Named after the late Bob Goyetche, a key figure in the Canadian podcasting community, this award recognizes podcasters who’ve made an impact and helped grow the community.

References

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References

Joel, Mitch. "What About Bob? (RIP Bob Goyetche)." Six Pixels of Separation, November 16, 2016. Available at: https://www.sixpixels.com/articles/archives/what_about_bob_rip_bob_goyetche/

"Robert Goyetche Obituary." Legacy Remembers, November 12, 2016. Available at: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/robert-goyetche-obituary?id=19990178

"Tribute to podcasting pioneer Bob Goyetche." CBC Radio Spark, November 18, 2016. Available at: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/spark/335-the-lonely-generation-and-more-1.3853837/tribute-to-podcasting-pioneer-bob-goyetche-1.3857832

Canadian Podcast Awards, Community. Available at: https://canpodawards.ca/awards/community/

Delaney, Dave. "Consider Vulnerability: RIP Bob Goyetche." Dave Delaney, November 14, 2016. Available at: https://www.davedelaney.me/blog/consider-vulnerability-rip-bob-goyetche

Hall, Leesa Renee. "2009 Podcamp Toronto Organizers Did an Amazing Job." Leesa Renee Hall, February 23, 2009. Available at: https://leesareneehall.com/2009-podcamp-toronto-organizers-did-an-amazing-job/

  1. ^ Maffin, Tod; Blevis, Mark (2014-09-17). Touch: Five Factors to Growing and Leading a Human Organization. Dundurn. ISBN 978-1-4597-2876-9.
  2. ^ Croll, Alistair (2013-05-30). Propose, Prepare, Present: How to become a successful, effective, and popular speaker at industry conferences. "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". ISBN 978-1-4493-7174-6.
  3. ^ Delaney, Dave (2013). New Business Networking: How to Effectively Grow Your Business Network Using Online and Offline Methods. Pearson Education. ISBN 978-0-7897-5098-3.
  4. ^ "Robert Goyetche Obituary (1969 - 2016) - Legacy Remembers". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
  5. ^ Joel, Mitch (2016-11-16). "What About Bob? (RIP Bob Goyetche)". Six Pixels of Separation. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
  6. ^ "RIP Bob Goyetche | A Podcasting Legend Has Left Us". Dave Delaney. 2016-11-11. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
  7. ^ Croll, Alistair (2013-05-30). Propose, Prepare, Present: How to become a successful, effective, and popular speaker at industry conferences. "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". ISBN 978-1-4493-7174-6.
  8. ^ Farkas, Bart G. (2006-05-30). Secrets of Podcasting, Second Edition: Audio Blogging for the Masses. Peachpit Press. ISBN 978-0-13-271207-1.
  9. ^ Maffin, Tod; Blevis, Mark (2014-09-17). Touch: Five Factors to Growing and Leading a Human Organization. Dundurn. ISBN 978-1-4597-2876-9.
  10. ^ Delaney, Dave (2013). New Business Networking: How to Effectively Grow Your Business Network Using Online and Offline Methods. Pearson Education. ISBN 978-0-7897-5098-3.
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