I walk my dog three times a day and that gives me the opportunity to listen to lots of technology and Apple/Mac-related podcasts.
I’ve given up on most of the Leo Laporte ones - they seem to talk about nothing for over an hour and the people on them don’t portray that much knowledge. I get more accurate information from the web than I pick up on Leo’s podcasts (sorry, netcasts). The exception may be MacBreak Tech but the presenters of that are so pretentious I can’t stand listening to them.
However, that’s not to say I don’t like some podcasts. The MacCast is a favorite of mine. I also like the Macworld podcasts. However, the one I like the most is Mac OS Ken - it is the first podcast I listen to when it is available.
Ken Ray (the presenter and producer of the podcast) is trying to monetize the show by offering a members-only weekend edition for $10 per month. Now, that may be a bit pricey for some but there will still be five free shows per week.
So, do you have a particular Mac related podcast that you love (or hate?) and what do you think about paying for a podcast?
I’ve subscribed to Ken’s weekend edition and will let you know what I think of the show after the first month (when it will be time for me to decide whether to continue subscribing or cancel).
Mat Pancha // 23/12/2007 at 8:57 pm
I agree with you on Leo Laporte.. somewhat. I haven’t given up quite yet, but I hate the one sidedness he has begun to show. Especially with his Mac podcast, I don’t want to listen to a fanboy, I want information.
The one piece I do listen to Leo’s podcasts for these days is the software picks, other than that, they’ve grown less and less useful and less entertaining over time.