Podcasting – it's not just for iPod users, but too many non-iPodders have already dismissed the concept as something NOT important. That, to me, is a major problem. It's nothing more than Internet radio at its core, folks. It's audio, on-demand, that's easily synchronized with your computer system / portable media device… in theory. Yes, there are a few fantastic programmers who are making it easier to “do,” but if we can't get people over the initial branding hump, I just can't see it as succeeding in the mainstream. You could easily argue that I buy tissue paper, not Kleenex… but when someone wants to pause live television, they walk into a store and ask for… a TiVo, not a PVR.

There are a lot of thoughts, ideas, and emotions floating around out there, so I thought I'd cram 'em into a half-hour BROADCAST for everybody. The first half is a pseudo-geekless dialogue between Ponzi (a non-techie female) and myself, and the second half is filled with fourteen mini-perspectives from various tech enthusiasts:

• Robert Scoble
• Alex Williams
• Bennett Haselton
• Dave Winer
• Doug Kaye
• Eric Rice
• Marc Brown
• Marc Canter
• Robin Good
• Stephen Cohen
• Steve Gillmor
• Tod Maffin
• Todd Cochrane
• Jake Ludington

It's audio, pure and simple. We had fun putting it together for you! If you have no idea what I'm talking about, you'd be wise to start listening. Be sure to keep your minds as open as your ears, though. The conversation is far from over. Tune in!