Podcast Quickies

Podcasting from the Fringe

Aug 2nd, 2006 | By | Category: Podcast Quickies

The Stage, a UK trade publication for the entertainment world has partnered with The Podcast Network to bring the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Podcast to podcast listeners around the world. The Edinburgh Fringe Festival features 28,014 performances of 1,867 shows in 261 venues, and features an estimated 16,990 performers. The podcast is freely available to anyone […]



Supergenius Stephen Hawking Has No Clue How the World Can Survive; Worse Still – Yahoo! Has No Clue What a Podcast Is

Aug 2nd, 2006 | By | Category: Corporate Podcasts, Podcast Quickies, Strange

Yahoo today released a press announcement that announced that renowned British astrophysicist and professor Stephen Hawking has vocalized his thoughts about the fate of the world in an exclusive audio podcast featured at the Yahoo! Search site. Pretty important stuff to think about. Unfortunately for the world, Hawking has no clue how the world can […]



Major Record Label Podcasting Under the Radar

Aug 2nd, 2006 | By | Category: Corporate Podcasts, Podcast Quickies

Major label Warner Brother Records appears to be podcasting traditionally copyrighted music, from well-known artists, Under the Radar. Murmurs and whispers around the podosphere have hinted that Bands Under the Radar, described as “a music podcast featuring unsigned bands and indie artists,” is not “indie” at all, but is in fact a podcast being quietly […]



World War II, the US Senate, Viagra & Podcasting

Aug 1st, 2006 | By | Category: Podcast Quickies, Strange

What do World War II, the US Senate, Viagra & podcasting have in common?One man, former Senator Bob Dole. Dole, truly a Renaissance man, fought for his country, being gravely wounded in Italy during WWII. Then, he served for his country, as US Senator from the great state of Kansas. More recently, he opened the […]



IBM Intros Technology Tips Podcast

Jul 29th, 2006 | By | Category: Audio Podcasting, Corporate Podcasts, Podcast Quickies

IBM has introduced the ShortCuts podcast series, a podcast that provides technology tips on current trends and issues such as computer security, instant messaging etiquette, and email management. The four-minute audio shows are intended to give listeners short, practical advice that can be applied at work or at home.The latest episode looks at Beating Spyware […]



Chargers Intro Boltcast

Jul 26th, 2006 | By | Category: Corporate Podcasts, Podcast Quickies

The San Diego Chargers have introduced a podcast, the Official San Diego Chargers Podcast.The first installment (MP3) covers contract terms with six draft picks and a press conference with Head Coach Marty Schottenheimer as he talks Training Camp. Here’s the description for the premier episode: Welcome to the first installment of the Official San Diego […]



Pioneering Political Podcaster Interviews President Carter

Jul 21st, 2006 | By | Category: Podcast Quickies

Senator John Edwards, a podcaster and advocate for citizen’s media, talks with President Jimmy Carter about his book, Our Endangered Values: America’s Moral Crisis, in the latest episode of his podcast (MP3). “President Carter is an amazing person, and I was excited to have the opportunity to talk with him,” said Edwards.



NAMM Preview: The Austin Connection Podcast

Jul 9th, 2006 | By | Category: Audio Podcasting, Podcast Quickies, Podcasting Events

People planning on travelling to Austin for NAMM Summer Session 2006, a music and recording industry convention being held July 14-16, should check out the Austin Connection podcast. In the podcast, host Jeffrye Glenn Tveraas talks to some of the best songwriters and musicians in the Austin area, and captures them performing their tunes and […]



Boston Mayor Intros Podcast

Jun 22nd, 2006 | By | Category: Audio Podcasting, Podcast Quickies

City of Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino has introduced the Citycast, a new podcast designed to share information on important services and programs offered by the City of Boston. The first episode of the City of Boston podcast is focused on Aim for Peace, Boston’s gun buy back program, and a new anti-violence song by […]



Firaxis Games Intros Behind-the-scenes Podcast

Jun 20th, 2006 | By | Category: Audio Podcasting, Educational Podcasts, Podcast Quickies

Firaxis Games, home of legendary game designer Sid Meier and the creators of Civilization IV and other games, has introduced a podcast that provides a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to make video games. In the first episode of The Official Firaxis Games Podcast, host Steve Ogden talks to the company’s Quality Assurance manager […]