Podcast Solutions

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The Second Edition of Podcast Solutions, is now available. We took it as a great compliment that the First Edition went through multiple printings and sold well enough to warrant a Second Edition. We spent a good deal of time revising, trimming and adding content to bring everything up to date. No easy task in something as quickly evolving as podcasting. Also, this time Paul Figgiani, a true podcasting expert, joined us in the role of Technical Reviewer.

The book has been updated to reflect the latest podcasting tips, techniques and hardware as well as brand new chapters added to cover video podcasting.

Additions Include:

• Updates on recommended audio equipment
• New software suggestions
• Video podcast production tip and tricks
• Video Editing
• Suggested video podcast equipment
• New suggestions for compression of audio and video
• Lots of new pictures and screenshots
• And all the tweeks and changes to the original text that two extra years of podcast experience has brought us!

The book is available at retailers or through Amazon now.

Over the last few days I received the first confirmed reports of our book, Podcast Solutions, appearing in Apple stores. I checked for myself and sure enough, there it was. We have recieved great feedback on the book and really appreciate that it continues to sell so well. If you need a copy, check with your local Apple store, the top 50 in the country now stock it.

I just got word that our book, Podcast Solutions will soon be carried in the top 50 Apple stores. Finally! We have been after that goal for months. Thanks again for all your support and in particular to our publisher Apress/Friends of ED and my co-author Dan Klass. As I have mentioned before, the book continues to sell well and has entered its second printing.

We just got the good news that Podcast Solutions has sold so well it is going into its second printing. Thank you!

Podcast Solutions got a mention in an article on podcast equipment running in the New York Times. Link to article.

The segment we taped for Kurt The Cyber Guy ran this morning. Apparently it will run in over 120 TV markets. Here are a couple of quick pictures I grabbed. Remember, if you want a copy of the book, here is a link.

Podcast Solutions Interview #7: Today I speak with Leigh Older, Brian Clark and Jay Selman of Grape Radio. As many of you may know, I am the Executive Producer of Grape Radio. We sit down in the newly constructed Grape Radio studio to discuss the show and strategies for monetization of podcasts. Grape Radio has been extremely successful in attracting advertisers and sponsors. We offer insight into the the why and how of attracting sponsors.

Direct download: Podcast Solutions Interview - Grape Radio (44:10min 20.3MB)

Links:

• Grape Radio

Podcast Solutions Interview #6: Today I speak with August Trometer and Ray Slakinski of iPodderX. We talk about how they got started, their current product and the future of podcast client software. We also discuss podcasting in general and the fact that, in true Internet form, they are business partners that have never actually met in person. I hope you enjoy.

Direct download: Podcast Solutions Interview - iPodderX (50:04min 23MB)

Links:

• iPodderX

Podcast Solutions Interview #5: Today we speak with Brian Ibbott of Coverville. We discuss podcasting, how he got started and some future plans. Since Brian is at the forefront of trying to navigate the hurdles in playing licensed music, we spend a good deal of time discussing the RIAA, BMI, Sound Exchange and the other licensing and rights bodies. We also talk abut independent music and its potential in podcasting.

Direct download: Podcast Solutions Interview - Brian Ibbott (46:02min 21.1MB)

Links:

• Coverville