How come I can't download an mp3 file now?

Chris Haynes · 31st January 2009, 10:22 PM

So they redid the webpage, and it looks nice. Except when I click to download the mp3 file I get the window to "Save file as..."... and then nothing.

For a while I only got FlashTmp0.tmp file, but the last couple tries this evening I can't find those.

I used to just right click and do a "Save target as..." or "Save link as..." depending on which browser I was using. But that option does not exist.

I tried to send a comment, but that failed. Then I tried to send an email at the email address, but it came back as failed.

I did manage to hear it by the hitting the "Play" button. BUT... my dear hubby actually attempted to talk to me, so I missed a bit of the Tim Minchin interview before I was able to pause. When I tried to move the playback a bit, it would not go back.

Chris Haynes · 31st January 2009, 11:29 PM

So I checked the SGU forum, so I am not alone. I finally found the location of the RSS feed, so I know one place where a right mouse click to download the file will work:
http://theskepticsguide.org/feed/rss.aspx?feed=sgu

Now I need to find the one that will work for 5X5.

Hourglassmemory · 2nd February 2009, 07:28 PM

Thanks for finding that out.
I usually download it as well. Sometimes I have to re-listen to some things or speed things up a little bit.

arthwollipot · 2nd February 2009, 07:32 PM

I get mine entirely from the RSS feed. It's how I get all my podcasts.

It's a very Flashy site though. Wouldn't want to try accessing it over dial-up.

Chris Haynes · 3rd February 2009, 01:34 PM

Well it is working much better now. I noticed that yesterday the download link on the main page was still worthless (unless you like little Flashtmp0.tmp files instead of mp3 files)... BUT! There is now an archive page for both the main podcast and the 5x5, all with functional mp3 download links.

It is getting better. I just can't connect to their Rogue's Gallery blog.

31st January 2009, 10:22 PM	#1
Chris Haynes Perfectly Poisonous Person Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wacky Washington Way Out West Posts: 4,204	How come I can't download an mp3 file now? So they redid the webpage, and it looks nice. Except when I click to download the mp3 file I get the window to "Save file as..."... and then nothing. For a while I only got FlashTmp0.tmp file, but the last couple tries this evening I can't find those. I used to just right click and do a "Save target as..." or "Save link as..." depending on which browser I was using. But that option does not exist. I tried to send a comment, but that failed. Then I tried to send an email at the email address, but it came back as failed. I did manage to hear it by the hitting the "Play" button. BUT... my dear hubby actually attempted to talk to me, so I missed a bit of the Tim Minchin interview before I was able to pause. When I tried to move the playback a bit, it would not go back.
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31st January 2009, 11:29 PM	#2
Chris Haynes Perfectly Poisonous Person Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wacky Washington Way Out West Posts: 4,204	So I checked the SGU forum, so I am not alone. I finally found the location of the RSS feed, so I know one place where a right mouse click to download the file will work: http://theskepticsguide.org/feed/rss.aspx?feed=sgu Now I need to find the one that will work for 5X5.
	__________________ I used to be intelligent... but then I had kids "HCN, I hate you!" ( so sayeth Deetee at http://forums.randi.org/showthread.php?p=1077344 )... What I get for linking to http://scienceblogs.com/insolence/

2nd February 2009, 07:32 PM	#4
arthwollipot Observer of Phenomena Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: The other side of your screen Posts: 42,956	I get mine entirely from the RSS feed. It's how I get all my podcasts. It's a very Flashy site though. Wouldn't want to try accessing it over dial-up.
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3rd February 2009, 01:34 PM	#5
Chris Haynes Perfectly Poisonous Person Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wacky Washington Way Out West Posts: 4,204	Well it is working much better now. I noticed that yesterday the download link on the main page was still worthless (unless you like little Flashtmp0.tmp files instead of mp3 files)... BUT! There is now an archive page for both the main podcast and the 5x5, all with functional mp3 download links. It is getting better. I just can't connect to their Rogue's Gallery blog.
	__________________ I used to be intelligent... but then I had kids "HCN, I hate you!" ( so sayeth Deetee at http://forums.randi.org/showthread.php?p=1077344 )... What I get for linking to http://scienceblogs.com/insolence/

2nd February 2009, 07:28 PM	#3
Hourglassmemory Critical Thinker Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 315	Thanks for finding that out. I usually download it as well. Sometimes I have to re-listen to some things or speed things up a little bit.