Meet the Interviewer!
Chris Roy is a technology professional in his day job. He is also the creator of Doobert.
Doobert can be explained as a combination of Match.com and Uber. The idea is to bring volunteers and organizations together to save animals. We encourage you to sign up & help animals in YOUR community! Here is a short video to help you know more about Doobert.
Answers to our most commonly asked questions
General Questions
How do I apply to be on the Animal Innovations show?
How do I apply to be on the Animal Innovations show?
Check out Innovations.show and apply today!
How long does the episode take to record?
How long does the episode take to record?
The recording is about 25-35 minutes, depending on how much you want to share.
What is the show format?
What is the show format?
A live (on camera) discussion with Chris Roy about your innovation that will last about 25-35 minutes. You’ll introduce yourself and tell us about your innovation and Chris will ask you a few questions for a casual conversation. Questions will be provided in advance.
Is this recorded or live?
Is this recorded or live?
We record it live and will stream the unedited recording live on Facebook, YouTube and InstagramTV to provide the “live” experience.
Then we will edit it into a YouTube video and also a podcast, both with intros and outros and other edits.
What do I need?
What do I need?
A computer with a video camera, and audio capabilities. We record on Zoom so if you have been on a video call in the past, you’re good to go.
Is there a cost to participate?
Is there a cost to participate?
There is NO charge to you. We want to highlight people, products and services that help people and animals.
Pre Recording
What type of photo do I need to provide?
What type of photo do I need to provide?
We prefer a photo of you but if you’re camera shy, we can use almost any photo you provide. Please provide a high quality photo in .jpg or .png format.
How do I connect for the recording?
How do I connect for the recording?
We use Zoom to connect and record. You’ll receive a link when you schedule your recording date/time.
What if technical issues prevent me from recording, can I reschedule?
What if technical issues prevent me from recording, can I reschedule?
Absolutely! Rescheduling is not a problem, our team will work with you to find a new date and time if technical issues arise.
Why do I need a quiet location & good internet connection?
Why do I need a quiet location & good internet connection?
You’ll want a quiet location to avoid the daily hustle and bustle so you’re not interrupted. Having a strong and steady connection will help with the video/audio connection.
Can I connect with someone to do pre-testing of audio/visual equipment?
Can I connect with someone to do pre-testing of audio/visual equipment?
Of course! Let our team know and they’ll set up a time to test your connection and equipment prior to your live recording date.
Post Recording
Will the ah's, um's, long pauses, etc be removed?
Will the ah's, um's, long pauses, etc be removed?
For the livestream, we only edit significant events. Otherwise, we want the livestream to be as realistic as possible. For the edited video and podcast we edit for “um’s”, “ah’s” and other things before we publish to our website and social media platforms.
Where can I find the published show?
Where can I find the published show?
We’ll livestream to Facebook, YouTube and InstagramTV and also publish your podcast on the Doobert website and share on social media platforms. You can also find your podcast on iTunes, Stitcher & Google Play Music.
Will I get the links so I can share with my supporters?
Will I get the links so I can share with my supporters?
Yes, of course! Once we publish your podcast, we’ll send you an email with the links so you can share with supporters.
Who do you know that would want to participate in a podcast with Chris?
Who do you know that would want to participate in a podcast with Chris?>
If you know someone who wants to participate in a podcast with Chris, please let us know. Send us a message through podcast@doobert.com
