Welcome to another episode of About Podcasting, hosted by Barry from Pod Home. In this episode, Barry delves into the basics of podcasting, providing a high-level overview of what a podcast is, the role of podcast directories, and the function of podcast apps and hosts. Barry emphasizes the importance of understanding these elements to navigate the podcasting world effectively.

Barry shares his personal definition of a podcast, highlighting its audio-centric nature and its role in storytelling, education, and entertainment. He discusses the primal connection humans have with storytelling and how podcasts fit into this tradition. Barry also touches on his own podcast listening habits, using them as a tool for learning and entertainment.

The episode further explores the technical aspects of podcasting, such as the significance of RSS feeds in distributing podcasts and the various podcast player apps available. Barry explains how these apps use RSS feeds from different podcast directories to provide listeners with content. He also mentions the importance of choosing the right podcast hosting platform to simplify the process of creating and distributing a podcast.

Barry concludes the episode with a brief overview of what future episodes will cover, including more in-depth discussions on hosting platforms, player apps, and interviews with industry professionals. The episode ends with a value-for-value song called "Breathe" by Emily Rona.

Welcome to another episode of About Podcasting! In this episode, we have the privilege of interviewing Rob Greenlee, a legend in the podcasting space with decades of experience. Rob shares his insights on a variety of topics including the future of podcasting, free speech, AI, and the evolution of media. We delve into the challenges and opportunities that come with modern podcasting, from the integration of Podcasting 2.0 features to the impact of AI on content creation. Rob also discusses his journey in the podcasting world, including his time at Microsoft working on the Zune and Xbox platforms. We explore the importance of authenticity, community building, and the role of live content in an era increasingly influenced by AI. This episode is packed with valuable advice for both new and seasoned podcasters. Enjoy the conversation!

Key Topics Discussed:
- The future of podcasting and media
- Free speech and content moderation
- AI's impact on content creation
- The evolution of podcasting platforms
- Building community and authenticity in podcasting
- Rob's journey in the podcasting industry
- The role of live content in ensuring authenticity

In this final episode of Developer Weekly, the host announces the end of the podcast and shares his plans for the future. He will focus on Azure and technology consulting, as well as health and wellness. The episode also includes audio clips from his course on burnout, where he discusses improving sleep and nutrition. The host encourages listeners to visit his website for more content and offers tips on improving sleep and eating a healthy diet.

In this episode, I talk with Julie Lerman about the Microsoft Entity Framework. We discus what it is and why you should use it. We talk about the Cosmos DB provider, EF Core and new features. 

This week, I talk with Tom Kerkhove about open source. We talk about setting priorities and managing time, sponsorship, company adoption and more.

This week, I'm talking with Roland Guijt about career, entrepreneurship, being an introvert and how he got started as a computer shop owner. This was a very honest, open and inspiring conversation.