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I’ve learned over the last few years to simply turn off the RSS reader on the 1st of April. As I posted last year…

I was playing catch with my sons today and it struck me that some of my best memories from college involve tossing the ball around. My roommate for 3+ years, Michael Sullivan, and I would often go out to throw the ball around late in the afternoon. Neither of us were “pro” ball players, just two guys with mitts and a ball. Closing in on 40, it is interesting that some of my best memories from college are playing catch with Michael. Two guys on the grass throwing a ball. Talking, joking and having a good time. Funny how that stuff sticks, but it does…

I’ve agreed again this year to speak at NAB. I’ll be doing two sessions for the Podcasting Summit:

• Setting Up an Audio Podcasting Studio on Any Budget
• Encoding Tools and Techniques for Audio Podcasting

From the look of the schedule it promises to be a comprehensive event. Should be fun.

Gizmodo, of all sites, catches up with my favorite frame manufacturer, (mountain bikes) Ellsworth. They feature the ultimate beach cruiser that Tony (Ellsworth) and his team have made, The Ride. Me? Proud owner of an Id, Epiphany and a new 2007 Moment on the way!

I listened to 10 “Podcasts” today. Not a single one via RSS. Does that mean podcasting is stagnating? Who knows, but audio on the web has blossomed! How many companies (and individuals) got off the pot and started posting audio because of the explosive growth of podcasting? Give me a break! Look at the big picture. Without podcasting, these initiatives would not be in place. I’m feeling good about where we are. It is time to get away from pinning the success of the medium on the success of the term.

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