Sounds like an interesting concept. I can see it being useful, over the weekend, listening to a recap of the weeks events to reinforce what happend.

With things moving so fast, it's nice to have alternative methods for retaining the information.

Love it!

Yes, bring on the podcasts. This is exactly the sort of think I am looking for.

Definitely!

Great idea. I'd certainly use it!

RB,

In theory this sounds great. But I wonder how many people above would take the time to listen to it. Expecially if it is a recap.

I'm guessing that the above commenters read this blog daily (multiple times even) as I do.

Here's an idea: Maybe you could not just recap but include information that is not listed on the website. Such as more quotes from the forums that you cover, relating to the issue you are recapping.

It would be great if you could share the stats on your podcast if and when you do get it set-up.

Natasha Robinson

I've been meaning to do this for a long time too (but not summaries), it's all about finding the time isn't it?

I've had the mic and the setup for ages, but there just ain't enough hours in the day heh..!

I wouldn't listen barry, but only becuase your on my rss and i dont *need* a summary. Good idea in general though, will certainly listen to at least one or two..

Rehashing the blog would not be worthwhile. I mean, how do I click on links for details with an MP3? Now, if you did roundtable discussions - get several "experts" together and just chat about what's going on...that might work for me.

It's a noble idea, but—truth be told—I personally think your energies could be spent better elsewhere.

That's right, I'm a podcast sceptic.

I remember when nonprofits thought the Internet would change nonprofit fundraising as we know it. It didn't. I remember the Internet would be the death of newspapers and radios. It wasn't. I remember that we would all be reading our e-books. We aren't.

Podcasting is a gimmick. It might be a good way for a jogger's to hear her radio show. With enough support marketing it can be used for a promotions gimmick. But it is not a way to consistently mass market ideas over time.

In my opinion you are using the best communications instrument at your disposal and using it very effectively. Rusty, your SEO RoundTable is the best. (Of course I'm biased. The message review template is the same format John Peters and I used to produce GEnie Lamp Apple 2 Edition back in the pre-web/mass Internet access days.)

Unless you have a urge to be heard–aurally that is, unless Podcasts will get you to a whole new audience–I doubt it, unless you can give us exciting new content that cannot be displayed on the blog. . . . well, I hate to say it. It will be a wasted effort.

Avoide the hype. Keep off the mic.

Seattle Tom

Interesting comments...I'll give it a few more days and see if others have other ideas. But I agree, if its just a recap - for most of the readers - it wont be useful. Plus, I have no "urge to be heard–aurally". lol

Thanks for the comments.