Top Hollywood Talent Combines Chilling Suspense and Drama and an Explosive Story Line With the Highest Production Quality in Podcasting

SAN FRANCISCO, CA and LOS ANGELES, CA — (MARKET WIRE) — August 24, 2006 — PodShow, Inc., the world’s premier network in independently produced media, announced today the debut of its first in-house production… “Shadow Falls,” produced in Hollywood, by PodShowLA. This breakthrough episodic podcast features top voice talent from Hollywood and the highest production quality studio and effects production. The show’s innovative format is a fully immersive and addictive dramatic mystery series, incorporating audio podcasts, short-form video, character diaries and media contributions from the show’s audience. “Shadow Falls” is produced by Mark Yoshimoto Nemcoff of the popular PodShow podcast “Pacific Coast Hellway” and PodShow founders, Ron Bloom and Adam Curry.

“‘Shadow Falls’ combines the traditional craft of compelling storytelling with today’s top tier audio production technology and enhances it all with audience interaction and contribution to the content,” said Adam Curry, PodShow Cofounder and President, and host of the “Daily Source Code.” “The voice talent involved would normally be found in the top sets in Hollywood, and their combined skill enables the story to come alive in a manner that is almost indescribable.”

“With ‘Shadow Falls,’ we’re really pushing the creative envelope for the show itself, and at the same time, showcasing the podcast genre for writers, actors and producers who have been limited by the Hollywood machine,” said PodShow cofounder and CEO, Ron Bloom. “As the show evolves, you will begin to see a powerful evolution of sub-plots, music, characters and narrative segues that involve the audience as well. This first PodShowLA production has been so well received that we are getting more inquiries from top Hollywood talent… and I think they are going to shake things up in podcasting.”

Fans can find “Shadow Falls” on PodShow’s www.podshow.com and are able to download and enjoy all the episodes in this podcast, free of charge. To learn more about this show and interact with fans of this show and others, visit their show sites on www.podshow.com and add the shows to your personal collection.

About PodShowLA
Opened in early 2006, PodShow LA is a production arm of PodShow, Inc., based in Hollywood, California. PodShowLA is currently developing original audio and video productions to be released and promoted to an audience of millions through PodShow+ and all of PodShow’s leading directories and communities, as well as PodShow’s media distribution partners. For inquiries and to submit demos please email us at contactus@podshowLA.com, or call our PodShow LA submissions office at 818-300-5907.

About “Shadow Falls”
Podcasting’s first professionally produced immersive dramatic series featuring top Hollywood voice talent, “Shadow Falls” tells the eerie tale of a remote Northeastern town that holds secrets some will kill to protect and others will die to expose. Settled 400 years ago by the survivors of a mysterious tragedy, the people of “Shadow Falls” have become pawns being used by two supernatural forces seeking to win a war older than time itself, a war which the prescient believe could trigger the Battle of Armageddon, and wipe out humanity as we know it. For more information, go to shadowfalls.podshow.com.

About PodShow+
PodShow+ is the world’s first true social media network, created to enable audiences to discover, download, share millions of hours of podcasts, new music and other killer content, while offering producers the opportunity to create content, build and interact with a loyal audience at the same time. PodShow+ provides single-click access to a world of programming, a fully interactive program guide, and the ability for users to create and share their own content and channels. PodShow+ incorporates the best of PodShow’s family of leading directories, destinations and communities, providing the platform for social media of all types — video, animation, music, blogs — to proliferate, mingle, mix and mash. PodShow+ can be found at www.podshow.com.

About PodShow, Inc.
The PodShow Podcast Network is the premier network in podcasting, assembling the leading communities in podcasting, as well as a host of the most popular personalities and shows. PodShow also offers professional production and directory services to major media companies and traditional businesses. PodShowPDN is the first high-performance content delivery network meeting the specific needs of podcasting, delivering a comprehensive creation, production, delivery and monetization solution for independent podcasters and mainstream media companies. PodShow+ makes independently produced media more accessible to an audience of millions, provides resources for podcast producers, and enables marketers to take part in the podcast explosion. The company has greatly simplified the production experience for artists and listeners around the world. PodShow is a privately held company, backed by leading venture capital firms Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Sequoia Capital and Sherpalo Ventures. For more, visit: www.podshow.com, and for all queries visit: www.podshow.com/terms/contactus.php.

PodShow, PodShow+, PodShowPro, Podsafe Music and PodShowPDN are trademarks of PodShow, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Top Women Hosts and Producers Rock the House at PodShow+ With New Shows, Formats and Direct Connection to Their Audiences

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — (MARKET WIRE) — August 24, 2006 — PodShow, Inc., the premier brand in podcasting, announced today that seven of the hottest shows featuring women hosts and producers have joined the PodShow Podcast Network, and that these shows are already lighting up the PodShow charts. “Chillcast with Anji Bee,” “GeekBrief.TV,” “Pod Chick,” “Rock n Roll TV,” “Soccergirl” and “The Rumor Girls” are the latest popular podcasts to be featured in PodShow+ and hosted and distributed via the PodShowPDN, adding more star power to PodShow’s new lineup.

“These ladies have great talent, and all they’ve needed was the proper promotion and distribution,” said Adam Curry, cofounder and President of Podshow, Inc. “Within weeks of joining PodShow, their ratings have exploded. Now, with the launch of PodShow+, they are inventing new formats for interacting directly with their audiences, and I expect them to take their amazing skills to the next level.”

Hosts enjoy promotion and feature placement across PodShow’s network and leading directories, Podcast Alley and indiePodder.org, as well as the ability to relate to their audience face-to-face via their shows’ communities on PodShow+. They will also have access to the best of music on Podsafe Music Network and be featured on Sirius Satellite Radio Channel 102. Additionally, these shows are being delivered on PodShow’s famous PodShowPDN, the first truly high-performance content delivery network meeting the specific needs of podcasting.

Fans can find these shows and meet the hosts on podshow.com where they can download and enjoy the podcasts free of charge. To learn more about these show hosts and interact with fans of these shows and others, visit their show sites on www.podshow.com and add their shows to your personal collection.

“Chillcast with Anji Bee”
Need to chill out? “The Chillcast” features a sexy and sophisticated mix of chilled podsafe music, hosted by sensual chanteuse, Anji Bee, of Lovespirals. Let Anji soothe you and groove you with her cosmopolitan blend of Electronica, Jazz, Soul, and Pop music found only on “The Chillcast.”

“Geek Brief.TV”
Who doesn’t want to spice up tech news? Personal technology tools and toys have never been as appealing as “GeekBrief.TV,” featuring Cali Lewis. The format is fast, fun, fresh and flirty, and you get the low-down on all of the cool gadgets, websites, software and audio/video trends your friends are talking about. If the products are exciting enough, Cali breaks format and does a little dance.

“Pod Chick”
If you want to know why blondes have more fun, learn from the wild life of Pod Chick as she tackles critical subjects such as bikini skydiving, sunscreen application at the beach, and where to have a big night out in cities around the world.

“Rock n Roll TV”
You know you’ve always wanted to be a Rock Star. Live vicariously through “Rock n Roll TV” host Share Ross as she brings you rock, punk and garage music from around the world, featuring interviews with music legends and beneath-the-radar music and video clips.

“Soccergirl”
“Soccergirl” is mesmerizing — freaky tales of amazing nights, explicit exploits recounted and much, much more. Once you’ve downloaded, you can’t stop — no matter what your interests are, “Soccergirl” will keep you coming back for more.

“The Rumor Girls”
Do you want the latest rumors on people that matter? This sexy sister duo tell all about their lives, love and the skinny on just about anyone and everyone on their video podcast. Surprise guests line up to be interviewed and dish dirt — go ahead, you know you’ve got to see it.

About PodShow+
PodShow+ is the world’s first true social media network, created to enable audiences to discover, download, share millions of hours of podcasts, new music and other killer content, while at the same time offering producers the opportunity to create content, build and interact with a loyal audience. PodShow+ provides single-click access to a world of programming, a fully interactive program guide, and the ability for users to create and share their own content and channels. PodShow+ incorporates the best of PodShow’s family of leading directories, destination and communities, providing the platform for social media of all types — video, animation, music, blogs — to proliferate, mingle, mix and mash. PodShow+ can be found at www.podshow.com.

About PodShow, Inc.
The PodShow Podcast Network is the premier network in podcasting, assembling the leading communities in podcasting, as well as a host of the most popular personalities and podcasts in podcasting. PodShow also offers professional production and directory services to major media companies and traditional businesses. PodShowPDN is the first high-performance content delivery network meeting the specific needs of podcasting, delivering a comprehensive creation, production, delivery and monetization solution for independent podcasters and mainstream media companies. PodShow makes podcasts more accessible to a growing legion of listeners, provides resources for podcast producers, and enables marketers to take part in the podcast explosion. The company has greatly simplified the podcasting experience for artists, producers and listeners alike. PodShow is a privately held company, backed by leading venture capital firms Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Sequoia Capital and Sherpalo Ventures. For more, visit: www.podshow.com, and for all queries visit: www.podshow.com/terms/contactus.php.

PodShow, Podsafe Music Network, PodShowPDN and Podcast Alley are trademarks of PodShow, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Podcasters Can Now Establish Personalized Web Addresses with PodShow+

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Aug. 29, 2006) – PodShow, Inc. and GoDaddy.com® are making it easier for podcasters to create personalized Web site domain names to promote their shows, helping these independent programs attract and expand their audience via the PodShow+™ service available at PodShow.com.

The quick and easy PodShow+ account creation Web form now includes the option to purchase and register a domain name via GoDaddy.com. As PodShow+ users progress through the program registration process, GoDaddy.com’s integrated services will recommend available domain names based on the user or show name. Users can also depend on high-quality delivery and free hosting, as well as advanced production and promotion tools included with their PodShow+ account.

“Having a separate domain identity within a large and popular social media network is critical – PodShow is pleased to work with GoDaddy.com to offer this key capability to fans and producers alike,” said Ron Bloom, co-founder and CEO of PodShow, Inc. “This is a great example of an innovative brand providing more than just messages to consumers – GoDaddy.com is extending and integrating their services into the PodShow+ experience, contributing to the easy and natural process in which PodShow+ users discover, share and create content.”

The relationship between PodShow™ and GoDaddy.com, initiated through a network-wide promotion of GoDaddy.com services, started in January as part of PodShow’s Advertising 2.0 initiative emphasizing one brand with many voices. PodShow is the easiest way to discover, share and create independently produced media; GoDaddy.com is the leading registrar of domain names and related Web site services.

”Together with Podshow, we are creating innovative, entertaining advertising opportunities and compelling brand marketing. I’m pleased we’ve taken the relationship a step further,” said Bob Parsons, CEO and founder of The Go Daddy Group, Inc., who is a podcaster himself with his program, Life Online™ with Bob Parsons. “Helping podcasters to register a domain name as part of the PodShow+ service creates a simplified process, helping these independent producers to extend their audience reach with a unique, memorable Web site address.”

In the past 18 months, podcasting has emerged as the most popular mode of digital media consumption, with an audience of millions. As a result, the explosion of independently produced content has created an audience-driven demand for broader distribution and accessibility of the best in independently produced media.

About PodShow+
Debuting in public beta on July 4, 2006, PodShow+ is the first social media network created to enable independently produced media and fans of unique content to converge in a user experience that enables communication and interaction through video and audio, in addition to all of the standard online tools and applications. PodShow+ incorporates the best of PodShow’s family of leading directories, destinations and communities, providing the platform for social media of all types – video, animation, music, blogs – to proliferate, mingle, mix and mash.

About PodShow, Inc.
The PodShow Podcast Network is the world’s premier network in podcasting, assembling the leading communities in podcasting, as well as a host of the most popular personalities and shows. PodShow offers professional production and directory services to major media companies and traditional businesses. PodShowPDN™ is the first high-performance content delivery network meeting the specific needs of podcasting, delivering a comprehensive creation, production, delivery and monetization solution for independent podcasters and mainstream media companies. PodShow+ makes independently produced media more accessible to an audience of millions, provides resources for podcast producers, and enables marketers to take part in the podcast explosion. Built on the PodShow+ platform and available through AOL AIM Pro, PodShowPRO™ enables professionals to extend the full power of podcasting to their companies, customers and key constituents. In every way, the company has greatly simplified the production experience for artists and listeners around the world. PodShow is a privately held company, backed by leading venture capital firms Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Sequoia Capital and Sherpalo Ventures. For more on PodShow, visit: www.podshow.com, and for all queries visit: www.podshow.com/contactus.html.

About The Go Daddy Group, Inc.
Go Daddy® is a leading provider of services that enable individuals and businesses to establish, maintain and evolve an online presence. Go Daddy provides a variety of domain name registration and Web site hosting services, as well as a broad array of on-demand and other services. The Go Daddy Group is the world’s No. 1 domain name registrar and has more than 14.7 million domain names under management. Go Daddy is also North America’s largest shared Web site hosting provider. During the final six months of 2005, The Go Daddy Group registered approximately one-third of all domain names registered in the top five generic top-level domains, or gTLDs, including .com, .net, .org, .biz and .info.

PodShow, PodShow+, PodShowPRO, Podsafe Music and PodShowPDN are trademarks of PodShow, Inc. GoDaddy.com is a trademark of The GoDaddy Group. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

“Pacific Coast Hellway,” “Squadcast,” “The Creepy Sleepy Show,” “The Think Future Radio Show” and “Trucker Tom’s Podcast” Taking Talk to a New Level

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — (MARKET WIRE) — August 23, 2006 — PodShow, Inc., the premier brand in podcasting, announced today the addition of five leading talk shows to its PodShow Podcast Network; “Pacific Coast Hellway,” “Squadcast,” “The Creepy Sleepy Show,” “The Think Future Radio Show” and “Trucker Tom’s Podcast.” Each show debuts with original formats and unique perspectives providing a broad range of the best in talk for podcast listeners and taking advantage of the PodShow+ “audience connection.”

“Talk radio has been stale and predictable for too long, limited by the FCC and the restrictions of radio formatting,” said Adam Curry, PodShow cofounder and President. “These shows offer a range of content from the high-energy, in-your-face rant of ‘Pacific Coast Hellway’ to the angry political commentary of the ‘Think Future Radio Show,’ each show exploring the talk format in a way that just can’t happen in traditional talk. The deeper these guys get, the more our audience loves them.”

Hosts will enjoy promotion and feature placement across PodShow’s network and leading directories, Podcast Alley and indiePodder.org, as well as be able to relate to their audience face-to-face via their show’s communities on PodShow+. They will also have access to the best of music on Podsafe Music Network and be featured on Sirius Satellite Radio Channel 102. Additionally, these shows will be delivered on PodShow’s famous PodShowPDN, the first truly high-performance content delivery network meeting the specific needs of podcasting.

Fans will find these top talkers on podshow.com and be able to download and enjoy their podcasts, free of charge. To learn more about these show hosts and interact with fans of these shows and others, visit their show sites on www.podshow.com and add their shows to your personal collection.

“Pacific Coast Hellway”
“Pacific Coast Hellway” is bumper-to-bumper uncensored comedy skits and hysterical first-person celebrity stories from L.A.’s fast lane. Check out all of the non-stop hilarity from Hollywood writer and producer, Mark Yoshimoto Nemcoff, and his Pacific Coast “Hellplayers.”

“Squadcast”
“Squadcast” are like those close friends you had in college; A small group of people who know your skeletons and aren’t afraid to use them against you. These guys always deliver stories and conversations in a colorful and entertaining angle. Listen carefully as the hosts bond over a lifetime of insights and insults.

“The Creepy Sleepy Show”
Ever wonder what a creepy, sleepy South Dakota small town politico might say? Get an earful as host Dan Patterson and his team gives Middle America a voice in politics, media and culture.

“The Think Future Radio Show”
Partisan politicos beware — no topic is out of bounds, no censorship is allowed, and party lines are debunked daily as Chris Future tackles current events, politics, work and play in raw, unadulterated and unaffiliated Libertarian rants. Go ahead, get into the Future of politics.

“Trucker Tom’s Podcast”
Ride shotgun with the biggest mouth on 18 wheels — Trucker Tom — as he travels the freeways, highways and byways of the U.S.A., delivering bulk loads of fresh, 100% American talk. With Trucker Tom, there are no speed limits, no lane changes, only good times on the road ahead.

About PodShow+
PodShow+ is the world’s first true social media network, created to enable audiences to discover, download, share millions of hours of podcasts, new music and other killer content, while at the same time offering producers the opportunity to create content, build and interact with a loyal audience. PodShow+ provides single-click access to a world of programming, a fully interactive program guide, and the ability for users to create and share their own content and channels. PodShow+ incorporates the best of PodShow’s family of leading directories, destinations and communities, providing the platform for social media of all types — video, animation, music, blogs — to proliferate, mingle, mix and mash. PodShow+ can be found at www.podshow.com.

About PodShow, Inc.
The PodShow Podcast Network is the premier network in podcasting, assembling the leading communities in podcasting, as well as a host of the most popular personalities and shows. PodShow also offers professional production and directory services to major media companies and traditional businesses. PodShowPDN is the first high-performance content delivery network meeting the specific needs of podcasting, delivering a comprehensive creation, production, delivery and monetization solution for independent podcasters and mainstream media companies. PodShow+ makes independently produced media more accessible to an audience of millions, provides resources for podcast producers, and enables marketers to take part in the podcast explosion. The company has greatly simplified the production experience for artists and listeners alike. PodShow is a privately held company, backed by leading venture capital firms Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Sequoia Capital and Sherpalo Ventures. For more, visit: www.podshow.com, and for all queries visit: www.podshow.com/contactus.html.

PodShow, PodShow+, Podsafe Music Network, PodShowPDN and Podcast Alley are trademarks of PodShow, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Cali Lewis of GeekBrief.TV fame was recently interviewed on the MSNBC program The Most. The topic of the interview was “Do-it-yourself podcasting: Web star explains how to put your own show together”. For those of you who missed it, we are happy to bring it to you now.

>> Visit and Subscribe to GeekBrief.tv
>> Visit MSNBC: The Most Program

The BBC Program Five Live with Chris and Rod recently interviewed Dr. Dave from the Shrink Rap Radio Podcast. In this short interview, they discuss what makes this psychology podcast so interesting and what the real world impact of shows like this are. Specifically in this interview is a story and interview of a man living in Baghdad and the impact of the war on him and those around him.

>> Check out the Interview Here
>> Visit and Subscribe to Shrink Rap Radio
>> Visit the BBC Five Live Website

Michael Butler of the Rock and Roll Geek Show spoke with the Inside Mac team about his podcast recently. In it they also discuss Michaels background, his band American Heartbreak, and how and why his podcast started.

More importantly, however, is that part of the interview include details about the PodSafe Music Network and some of the new bands that signed up for the network including James Brown and Death Cab for Cutie! Click on the links below to check out the interview and the Inside Mac Radio prgram as well.

>> Check out the Interview Here
>> Visit Inside Mac Radio
>> Visit Rock and Roll Geek

The PodShow Podcast Network was formed in 2005 by Adam Curry and Ron Bloom. It hosts many popular personalities and shows and also offers professional production and directory services to major media companies and to traditional businesses. In his presentation, Burcell asserts that podcasts are becoming intimate collaborations between content producers and their audience, creating new and ever-improving forms of user-generated media.

One of Burcell’s major points is how it is necessary to remove some of the technical hurdles that make podcast production difficult, and to create helpful tools for both podcasters and for podcast consumers. He also discusses the increase in advertising and how Podshow is helping to channel that revenue to the content producer. One of the first fruits of this effort is the Podsafe Music Network, which is allows musicians to offer music to podcasters to play in their shows as well as to the consumers through pay-per downloads.

The presentation also features a question and answer session, discussing such issues as intellectual property rights, the rise of the social networks which revolve around particular podcasts, and more details about possible business collaborations.

>> Listen to the Presentation Here
>> See Original Story at IT Converastions

Successful Author Updating and Re-Releasing the Original Work That Kicked Off the Podcast Audio Book Craze; PodShow Extending Distribution to Podiobooks.com’s Audience

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — (MARKET WIRE) — August 14, 2006 — Podiobooks.com has reached an agreement with PodShow, Inc., the world’s leading brand in podcasting, to syndicate the popular podcast novel “Ancestor,” by Scott Sigler. This agreement makes the original work available in digital serialized format once again, enabling audiences new to podcasting, but aware of Scott’s follow-on books and hard copy successes, to experience the original episodic work as it was first delivered in 2005.

“Ancestor,” a Sci-Fi-Horror novel depicting a human organ bioengineering experiment gone horribly awry, ran as a weekly podcast novel from September 2005 to January 2006, stimulating months of mainstream media stories and political debate about the ethics and potential mishaps of replacement-organ engineering in the U.S. that culminated in President Bush’s now famous “man-beast” description written into the 2006 State of the Union Address. During its initial run, “Ancestor” grew by word-of-mouth until Adam Curry, PodShow co founder and President, started discussing “Ancestor” episodes on his daily show, “The Daily Source Code,” creating the tipping point in adoption that created tens-of-thousands of loyal fans listening to each episode. Scott then immediately started producing the follow-up hit novel “Infection,” which is currently distributed exclusively through PodShow.
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