By Patrick Biz
Contributing Writer, [GAS]
Well thanks to podcasts, now you can listen to what you want, whenever you want. Podcasting is one of the best things to come out of the Internet . It is an audio or video file syndicated via the Internet that plays on portable media players, such as an iPod. Like radio and television shows, you can find podcasts on any subject you can think of. But for geeks looking for distinctively geeky content, here’s a list of what I consider to be the best technology and computer podcasts.
Leo Laporte (The Lab with Leo, The Tech Guy, and Call for Help) is arguably the Internet’s most famous podcaster. His network, TWiT.tv, produces 14 podcasts and This Week in Tech is the most popular one. Featuring the famous PC Magazine columnist John C. Dvorak as a co-host, TWiT covers tech news in a round table format and hosts different guests each week, including a few regulars such as Patrick Norton, Roger Chang and David Prager. It is really THE best tech news podcast on the Internet. Visit This Week in Tech‘s homepage to subscribe via your favorite podcast client or to download the shows individually.
If you’re a geek and you don’t know who Kevin Rose is, then you’re not a real geek. Ok, here’s a hint: ever heard of digg? All right, now we’re talking. Kevin Rose is the founder of digg. And one of his spin-offs is Revision3, a network producing tech related video podcasts. Their most popular show, diggnation, features Kevin Rose and Alex Albrecht. They basically cover and comment on the most popular submitted news stories on digg in a very refreshing and entertaining format. If you read digg’s front page on a daily basis, it’s a must watch. Just be aware the show contains explicit language and is intended for a mature audience. I strongly recommend checking out diggnation’s home page
This is a very popular podcast among Mac lovers. It features a group of very interesting and incredibly knowledgeable Mac journalists. The show covers the latest Mac and Apple news in a round-table style discussion. If you are a Mac maniac, MacBreak Weekly should be downloaded each week on your Zune iPod.
If you are an IT professional and you care about security, then Security Now is for you. Featuring Steve Gibson from grc.com (ShieldsUP) and Spinrite, a disk recovery utility, the host discusses hot topics from within the security arena; specifically, how security rules and devices impact our life.
This is a cute and funny video podcast, delivering shiny, happy tech news every two to three days. Featuring the irresistible host Cali Lewis, GeekBrief.TV is condensed — delivering less than five minutes episodes and going directly to the point with entertaining content. Just so you know, it’s addictive. VERY addictive. Available in multiple format including HD, you can admire Cali on your big-screen television if you own an AppleTV.
Everyone has a tech guy: sometimes a friend, a neighbor, or a family member known for saving someone’s life when a computer misbehaves. Chances are that if you are reading this post, you are are the lifesaver. But who do you rely on if you can’t get rid of the stupid spyware on your stepfather’s Pentium II, Win98 machine? Try Leo Laporte, The Tech Guy. Just pick up the phone and call 1-88-88-ASK-LEO. His radio show, syndicated all across America and on XM Satellite Radio, airs Saturdays and Sundays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. EST (see listings). You can also listen to the live show online or download the podcast version. A live, moderated IRC chat room allows geek listeners to interact with Leo during the show, helping him resolve callers’ issues. Weekly collaborators also discuss home theater gear, gadgets, digital photography, and much, much more.
You can always head over to the iTunes store to browse the numerous different podcast categories. Do you listen to any podcasts? Where and when? Share your favorite shows by joining the discussion in the comments section below.
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