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The Second Edition of our first book, Podcast Solutions , is now available. Dan and I took it as a great compliment that the First Edition went through multiple printings and sold well enough to warrant a Second Edition. 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.

Special thanks go out to my co-author, Dan Klass, who once again did an amazing job. I’d also like to thank Paul Figgiani, a true podcasting expert, who joined us this time filling the role of Technical Reviewer. You can pick up your new copy at local retailers or at Amazon.

Paul Figgiani and I were experimenting with video for the iPhone today. Here is a high quality video formatted for the iPhone. It is suggested you play with this over wi-fi.

iPhone Link: GigaVox iPhone Video

For all the regular web visitors , click on the graphic below to watch it.

Some of you know, a goal of mine last year was to appear on IT Conversations. I missed it last year, but I finally made it. IT Conversations just put up a presentation I gave at last November’s Podcast Academy. The part I am most excited about is that I have the honor of being the very first video cast that IT Conversations has produced. That is quite an honor. I know that it was a long time in development and I need to thank to Doug Kaye and Paul Figgiani for choosing my presentation. They also deserve a pat on the back for all the hard work I know that they put into the project. As I understand it, they have used this presentation to develop standards for future video casts. As a result, in addition to the standard MP3 you can download a video of my presentation. This morning I watched my presentation on my video iPod.

If you are interested, the presentation is titled “Making Money Beyond Podcasting“. I discuss my thoughts on how experienced podcasters can derive more revenue from leveraging their expertise in podcasting than trying to value their audience using a CPM model. In layman’s terms: you can make more from consulting and podcast production than sponsorship and underwriting. This is a unique opportunity that exists now, it will change, but as my friend John Furrier says, play to where the puck is. [link]