Podcast Formats Panel

Proposed topics:

This is what we plan to talk about. But, remember, this is an unconference. Things can, and probably will, take some unexpected twists!

Optimal length of a podcast.
Making complex (boring?) topics interesting ... do you even need to? Large/niche audiences.
Varied content vs. predictable format.
Closing statements: the magic formula.

Panelists:

Clinton Alvord is the talent behind the comedy podcast, comedy4cast. He has worked in new media since the mid-1990s.

Website: http://www.comedy4cast.com
E-mail: comedy4cast@gmail.com

Marketing maverick Leesa Barnes has 12 years of experience in the technology field. She makes her living helping businesses turn existing audio content into profitable podcasts.

Website: http://www.leesabarnes.com
E-mail: leesa.barnes@gmail.com

Chris Brogan is Chief Content Officer for Grasshopper New Media, a pre- pre- launch startup audio and video podcasting company dedicated to helping you extend your conversation into the new-media space.

Website: http://grasshoppernewmedia.com
E-mail: chris@grasshoppernewmedia.com

Christopher Penn is the Chief Technology Officer and chief evangelist of the Student Loan Network, as well as host and producer of the award-winning Financial Aid Podcast.

Website: http://www.FinancialAidPodcast.com
E-mail: FinancialAidPodcast@GMail.com

John Wall is the producer of The M Show, a 10-minute podcast covering news, talk, and entertainment since January 2005. He's also provided marketing services to venture-backed technology startups for more than 10 years and currently works for AccuRev.

Website: http://www.TheMShow.com
E-mail: John@TheMShow.com

Adam Weiss is the creator and host of one of the world's most popular museum podcasts: the Current Science & Technology Podcast from the Museum of Science, Boston. He also produces Boston Behind the Scenes, a podcast that gives listeners a different look at Boston by introducing them to the people who make the city tick.

Website: http://www.bostonbehindthescenes.com/
E-mail: weiss % podcastconsultant • net

Moderator:

Bryan Person is a blogger, podcaster, and a consultant who helps businesses use new media to engage in real converations with their customers. He's also a web content producer for Monster.

Website: http://www.Bryper.com
E-mail: bperson@gmail.com