A podcast is nothing more than an audio or video file to which you can subscribe using iTunes or another podcast-enabled media player. If you have an iPod, take a listen, particularly since all podcasts are free and most are commercial-free. Below I've collected a few of my favorites.
Coast to Coast: Hosted by J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi, both of whom are lawyers, this podcast explores a hot legal topic using an interview format. For example, recent shows have explored first year associate salaries, public defenders, law firm diversity, etc. If you like NPR, you'll like this show.
BusinessWeek Cover Story: A perfect complement to the magazine, this podcast takes you behind the scenes of each week's cover story by having the editor interview the journalist who researched and wrote the story. Because print magazines are notorious for their space constraints, this podcast always brings more information to light that didn't make the cut.
This Week in Tech / Security Now: This Week in Tech consists of a roundtable discussion with a cast of regulars (some better than others) and special guests (ditto) hosted by Leo Laporte of Tech TV fame. This podcast runs far too long, but it's still the best of its breed. Let's hope Leo tightens the reins soon. A much better podcast is Security Now, co-hosted by Leo Laporte and security expert Steve Gibson. If you manage your firm's network security, this podcast is a must.
It's Jerry Time: For a glimpse at some next-generation entertainment, check out this high-definition video podcast featuring the most incredible animation this side of Pixar. Unfortunately, the writing is not on par with the animation.
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