Podcasting

Sony Online Entertainment Intros Podcast

Jun 13th, 2006 | By | Category: Audio Podcasting, Corporate Podcasts, Podcast Quickies

Sony has introduced a podcast, the Sony Online Entertainment Podcast, that covers Sony online gaming. The first episode (MP3) provides an insider’s look at EverQuest. EverQuest Community Manager Christina ‚ÄúKytherea‚Äù Delzer interviews Game Designer Jason ‚ÄúMaddoc‚Äù Mash about the Progression Server, a new server type in the works for EQ fans launching at the end […]



PodTech Announces Scoble Hire; Servers Buckle From Buzz

Jun 13th, 2006 | By | Category: Podcasting Networks, Video Podcasts

PodTech.net was unresponsive for much of the morning yesterday, as word of “Microsoft Geek Blogger” Robert Scoble’s move to the company made its way from the blogosphere to mainstream media. PodTech has officially announced Scoble’s hiring, revealing that Scoble will be joining the company as Vice President of Media Development. A common question that is […]



UK Charity Using Podcasts to Provide First Aid Info

Jun 13th, 2006 | By | Category: Audio Podcasting, Educational Podcasts, Podcast Quickies

St. John Ambulance, a UK charity organization, is using podcasting to help distribute first aid information. The First Aid Advice podcasts provide information on situations ranging from treating shock (MP3) to dealing with severe wounds (MP3). The organization plans to releast new podcasts every Wednesday throughout the summer, covering treatment for a wide range of […]



New WordPress Plugin Lets Viewers Add Comments to Videos

Jun 13th, 2006 | By | Category: Audio Podcasting, Podcasting Software

TP Research has released Video Comments, a plugin that lets users publish videos on WordPress blogs and let viewers add time-based comments.A popup window displays the video and comment area. As a video is played, the comments associated with a current video time are displayed. Viewers can also scroll through the comments and click them […]



PR Firm Adds Podcasting Services

Jun 12th, 2006 | By | Category: Audio Podcasting, Corporate Podcasts, Podcasting Services

Farrell Kramer Communications, a public relations firm, has launched a new podcasting service, FKC Newsmaker Interviews, which provides professional podcast interviews for companies and individuals looking to publicize any type of news event. “Podcasting is an ideal way to energize a PR announcement, complementing any news event with an in-depth audio interview,” said FKC president […]



Robert Scoble Leaving Microsoft for Podcasting Startup

Jun 12th, 2006 | By | Category: Audio Podcasting, Corporate Podcasts, Podcasting Networks, Video Podcasts

Robert Scoble is going to have to change his tagline. The “Microsoft Geek Blogger” is leaving Microsoft to join the podcasting startup PodTech.Scoble’s site, which focuses on tech issues relating to Microsoft, has been one of the most popular blogs for several years. Of over 3,000 bloggers active at Microsoft, Scoble has been the most […]



Podfather Winer Celebrates 2 Years of Podcasting

Jun 12th, 2006 | By | Category: Audio Podcasting

Podcasting pioneer Dave Winer is celebrating two years of podcasting today. Back in the day, Winer called his podcast his audio Morning Coffee Notes. (MP3) Winer, along with Adam Curry, is considered by many to be one of the “fathers” of podcasting because of his pioneering work combining audio blogging with RSS feeds to allow […]



NPR Intros Gaming Podcast

Jun 12th, 2006 | By | Category: Audio Podcasting, Podcast Quickies

NPR has introduced a new podcast dedicated to the world of video games, Press Start. Hosts Robert Holt, Ralph Cooper, and Kyle Orland discuss the art and craft of video games: what’s new and what games they’ve been playing. The first episode looks at video games as art (MP3).



Dingell Podcasting in the House

Jun 11th, 2006 | By | Category: Audio Podcasting, General

John Dingell, D-Dearborn, who has been in Congress for 50 years, knows how to keep up with the kids. He’s introduced a podcast, The Dingellcast, joining a growing number of politicians that are using podcasting to communicate with their constituents.”I’m not going to kid anyone, I don’t have an iPod, but I see them all […]



Gervais Moves to Mirror

Jun 11th, 2006 | By | Category: Audio Podcasting, Corporate Podcasts

UK comedian Ricky Gervais is moving his podcast to The Daily Mirror, as part of its new video download section. Gervais’ podcast was originally published by the Guardian, where it received a Guinness Record for the most downloaded podcast. Gervais originally published a free podcast, but earlier this year switched to paid subscriptions.